[ad_1] Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., December 5, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (Reuters) – U.S. stocks opened higher on Friday, after
German industry slump sparks renewed economic growth fears
[ad_1] BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s industrial output unexpectedly dropped in October, reviving worries about its economic growth outlook as its manufacturing backbone takes a blow from global trade conflicts and disruptions in the auto sector.
Global Markets: ‘Moving right along’? Shares nudge up after Trump trade talk
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World shares ticked up on Friday, buoyed by comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that talks aimed at dialling down the damaging trade war with China were “moving right along”. Traders
Euro steady; U.S. dollar set for worst week since October
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – The euro was steady on Friday against the dollar, which was headed for its worst week since mid-October by concern over U.S.-China trade relations and hints of weakness in the U.S.
Gold falls on China tariff move, but set for a weekly gain
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Gold prices slipped on Friday after China’s announcement to waive import tariffs on some American goods, but bullion was still poised for a weekly gain ahead of a U.S. jobs report that
Japan’s households tighten purse strings as sales tax, typhoon hit
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese households cut their spending for the first time in almost a year in October as a sales tax hike prompted consumers to rein in expenses and natural disasters disrupted business.
German industry slump sparks renewed growth fears
[ad_1] BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s industrial output unexpectedly dropped in October, reviving worries about its economic growth outlook as its manufacturing backbone is hurt by global trade conflicts and disruption in the auto sector. FILE
Asian LNG prices drop for second straight week on mild winter
[ad_1] SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian spot prices for liquefied natural gas (LNG) dropped for a second consecutive week as supply flooded the market, overshadowing demand subdued by a winter that has been milder than average.
Jetstar pilots vote in favour of industrial action over pay deal
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – The pilots of budget airline Jetstar have voted in favour of industrial action that could delay flights in the coming weeks after failing to agree on a pay deal, the Australian
Dollar drifts down as investors eye payrolls and a busy week ahead
[ad_1] SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar headed for its worst week since October on Friday, dragged down by nervousness on trade and hints of weakness in the U.S. economy, with domestic factors leaving the resurgent