Stocks rallied while bonds retreated in Asia on Monday as a thaw in the Sino-U.S. trade dispute tempered risks to the global economy, leading investors to pare back wagers on aggressive policy easing by the major central banks. Source link
Month: June 2019
Mixed performance among the majors
APRA data reveals growing divide between top and bottom set of big four Source link
The Most Fabulous Old Folks Home
An illustrated visit to Openhouse, an organization for L.G.B.T.Q. seniors. Source link
China warns of long road ahead for deal with U.S. after ice-breaking talks
China and the United States will face a long road before they can reach a deal to end their bitter trade war, with more fights ahead likely, Chinese state media said after the two countries’ presidents held ice-breaking talks in Japan. Source link
OPEC and Russia Seek to Support the Price of Oil
Oil ministers meeting this coming week are expected to continue an agreement to reduce production. Source link
Debate Over Uber and Lyft Drivers’ Rights in California Has Split Labor
After a few big unions held talks on limiting employment protections for the companies’ workers, other labor leaders denounced the idea. Source link
Trump says China trade talks 'back on track,' new tariffs on hold
The United States and China agreed on Saturday to restart trade talks after President Donald Trump offered concessions including no new tariffs and an easing of restrictions on tech company Huawei in order to reduce tensions with Beijing. Source link
A China-U.S. Trade Truce Could Enshrine a Global Economic Shift
Though details are scarce, any peace that leaves higher American tariffs in place could continue to hurt China’s status as the world’s factory floor. Source link
Trump and Xi Agree to Restart Trade Talks, Avoiding Escalation in Tariff War
The agreement, reached at the Group of 20 meeting in Osaka, Japan, represented a temporary cease-fire to give negotiators another chance to forge a permanent accord. Source link
'Back on track': China and U.S. agree to restart trade talks
The United States and China agreed on Saturday to restart trade talks and Washington will not levy new tariffs on Chinese exports, China’s foreign ministry said, raising hopes for the world’s two largest economies to resolve their trade war. Source link