Asian shares edge higher, pound stumbles on Brexit drama
Asian stocks edged higher on Monday as Chinese shares reversed early losses due to hopes for progress in resolving the U.S.-China trade war and expectations...
Australian newspapers redact front pages to protest media curbs
Australia’s biggest newspapers ran front pages on Monday made up to appear heavily redacted, in a protest against legislation that restricts press freedoms, a rare...
China unexpectedly keeps LPR lending benchmark unchanged, but outlook for rates down
China on Monday unexpectedly kept unchanged its new benchmark lending rate, suggesting Beijing is keen to avoid overly loosening monetary policy for fear it may...
Chile army issues new curfew in Chilean capital Santiago as protests continue
The Chilean military declared another night-time curfew in the capital on Sunday as the government struggled to contain violent protests, looting and arson in the...
Chile’s Pinera extends state of emergency, says ‘we are at war’
Chile’s government will extend a state of emergency to cities in its north and south, President Sebastian Pinera said late on Sunday, after at least...
Japan’s extended exports slump could push BOJ to ease next week
Japan’s exports contracted for a 10th straight month in September, adding to speculation the central bank could ease monetary policy as soon as next week...
China’s defense minister says resolving ‘Taiwan question’ is national priority
China’s defense minister said on Monday that resolving the “Taiwan question” is his country’s “greatest national interest,” and that no force could prevent China’s “reunification.”...
Hong Kong leader to visit Japan after huge rally, night of violence
Hong Kong’s embattled leader, Carrie Lam, leaves for a visit to Japan on Monday as the Chinese-ruled city struggles to recover from a night of...
Wall Street Week Ahead: Tech haves and have-nots face third-quarter tests
Technology companies, which make up the largest swath of the U.S. stock market, are expected to post a nearly 8% drop in third-quarter profits as...
Chile´s mining industry operating normally despite violent protests: minister
Chile´s mining industry was running as normal despite the violent protests that have rocked the capital, Santiago, and other cities across the world´s top copper...