Asian shares fragile as Trump turmoil, Korea tensions weigh Asian shares fragile as Trump turmoil, Korea tensions weigh:- Asian shares were fragile on Monday as investors remained unconvinced about U.S. President Donald Trump’s ability to fulfill his economic agenda, even as the departure of his controversial policy strategist raised hopes […]

Musk warns of killer robot arms race Elon Musk and other technology leaders have issued a stark warning about so-called “killer robots”, urging the United Nations to act to prevent a high-tech arms race. In an open letter to the UN, they say lethal autonomous weapons threaten a “third revolution […]

Stability concerns focus d of Yellen speech Stability concerns focus at Fed ahead of Yellen speech: The stock market’s steady rise, still low long-term bond yields and a sagging doat Fed aheallar are girding the Fed’s intent to raise interest rates again this year despite concerns about weak inflation, according […]

European shares fall, Barcelona attack weakens travel stocks European shares fall, Barcelona attack weakens travel stocks: European travel stocks fell sharply on Friday after the van attack in tourist hotspot Barcelona. Investors were also increasingly concerned about the stability of the Trump administration. As a global share sell-off spread, the […]

NAFTA negotiators hone in on origin rules, dispute settlement NAFTA negotiators hone in on origin rules, dispute settlement: U.S., Canadian and Mexican negotiators on Friday began digging into some of the thorniest issues in modernizing the North American Free Trade Agreement, including rules of origin for goods produced in the […]

Investors sell stocks, dollar on fears Trump agenda is foundering Investors sell stocks, dollar on fears Trump agenda is foundering: Asian stock investors joined a global retreat from riskier assets on Friday and the dollar wavered on growing doubts about U.S. President Donald Trump’s ability to fulfill his economic agenda. […]

Chevron drops appeal over landmark Australian tax ruling Chevron drops appeal over landmark Australian tax ruling: Chevron Corp (CVX.N) has withdrawn an appeal to Australia’s High Court over a disputed A$340 million ($268 million) tax bill, leaving in place a landmark court ruling on related-party loans that could affect other […]