U.S. economy likely lost further ground in third quarter
The U.S. economy likely slowed further in the third quarter, held back by a moderation in consumer spending and declining business investment, which could spur...
With balance sheet in background, markets focus on Fed’s rate decision
When Federal Reserve officials conclude their two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, they may at last have succeeded in divorcing the actions they take in managing...
In U.S.-China talks, Beijing’s refusal to spell out farm buys is big sticking point
U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that Beijing commit to big purchases of American farm products has become a major sticking point in talks to end...
Oil prices drop as trade worries overshadow fall in stocks
Oil prices fell on Wednesday as a possible delay in resolving the U.S.-China trade war overshadowed a drop in U.S. crude inventories....
Amazon pumps in more than $600 million into India units
Amazon.com Inc has invested around 45 billion rupees ($634.20 million) into its Indian subsidiaries as the Seattle-based e-commerce giant ramps up operations in one of...
Huawei tightens grip on China smartphones with record 42% share in third quarter: Canalys
Huawei Technologies lifted its share of China’s smartphone market to a record 42%, with third-quarter shipments rising by two-thirds as domestic consumers rallied behind it...
Asian shares slip before Fed decision on trade deal worries
Asian share markets slipped on Wednesday, as the prospect of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve was countered by worries a Sino-U.S. first-stage trade...
Huawei boosts China smartphone market share to 42% in third quarter: Canalys
Huawei Technologies strengthened its dominance of China’s smartphone market, with shipments rising 66% in the third quarter as domestic consumers rallied behind it after U.S....
Japan retail sales rise most since 2014, but outlook murky
Japanese retail sales grew at the strongest pace in 5-1/2 years in September as consumers rushed to buy big-ticket items to beat a rise in...
Oil prices drop, U.S. falls for third day as Cushing stocks rise
Oil prices slipped on Wednesday, with U.S. crude falling for a third day after an industry report that stocks at the Cushing delivery hub for...