Page 12 - Us China Trade War
China preparing blacklist of US companies, signaling threat to trade talks
A response from China on the Xinjiang issue that hits US companies would add another obstacle as the two countries struggle to finalise a phase-one deal to de-escalate the trade war
 "China preparing blacklist of US companies, signaling threat to trade talks")
Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, US set to delay additional tariffs on China
The decision, which is still under consideration, may be announced after a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping set for Saturday at a Group of 20 summit in Japan
 "Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, US set to delay additional tariffs on China")
Trump effect: Chinese money in US dries up as trade war drags on
The falloff, which is being felt across the economy, stems from tougher regulatory scrutiny in the US and a less hospitable climate toward Chinese investment
 "Trump effect: Chinese money in US dries up as trade war drags on")
China repeats demand for rollback of US tariffs in exchange for a deal
The Communist Party newspaper Global Times ran several articles Monday that emphasized there would be no deal without a promise to phase out the tariffs imposed by Washington
US China trade deal hits a roadblock over Hong Kong legislation: Report
China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that legislation signed by Trump on Wednesday backing protesters in Hong Kong was a serious interference in Chinese affairs
 "US China trade deal hits a roadblock over Hong Kong legislation: Report")
Natixis downgrades price outlook for 2020 as gold starts losing glitter
Signs of a thaw in the US-China trade spat and prospects of an improvement in US economic growth have taken a toll on the metal, which has lost nearly $100 an ounce to trade at $1,456 today
 "Natixis downgrades price outlook for 2020 as gold starts losing glitter")
Japan govt mulls over $92 billion stimulus package to spur growth - Nikkei
The package under work will include spending for disaster relief, infrastructure building and measures to help companies boost productivity, the newspaper said.
 "Japan govt mulls over $92 billion stimulus package to spur growth - Nikkei")
Sensex falls 336 pts ahead of GDP data; FPIs sell shares worth Rs 1,900 cr
Sensex fell 336 points, or 0.82 per cent, to end at 40,794; Nifty closed at 12,056, down by 95 points or 0.8 per cent
 "Sensex falls 336 pts ahead of GDP data; FPIs sell shares worth Rs 1,900 cr")
Gold eases over doubts on US-China trade war, faces worst month in 3-years
Investors were uncertain about the fate of a 'phase-one' trade deal between the two economies
Gold heads for biggest monthly drop in 3 years on US-China talks optimism
The precious metal is down 3.6% this month, the most since November 2016, when Trump won the US presidential election
 "Gold heads for biggest monthly drop in 3 years on US-China talks optimism")
If not for me, Hong Kong would've been obliterated in 14 mins, says Trump
Trump cast his relationship with Xi as the bulwark keeping China from moving against the pro-democracy movement that has rocked Hong Kong during almost six months of increasingly violent protests.
 "If not for me, Hong Kong would've been obliterated in 14 mins, says Trump")
US assures banks on transactions with China firm hit by Iran sanctions
The administration slapped sanctions on September 25 on Dalian units of Chinese shipping company COSCO, a move that pushed global freight costs to record highs
 "US assures banks on transactions with China firm hit by Iran sanctions")
Wall Street hits fresh record highs on trade deal hopes, robust data
US economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, rather than slowing as initially reported, while consumer spending rose steadily in October
 "Wall Street hits fresh record highs on trade deal hopes, robust data")
China urged to lower 2020 growth target to 6% as trade war with US bites
China has brought forward 1 trillion yuan ($142.07 billion) of the 2020 local government special bonds quota to this year as it seeks to avert a sharper economic slowdown
Trump says near deal with China, but US also has eye on Hong Kong
Trump prompted questions about his commitment to protecting freedoms in Hong Kong when he referred in August to its mass street protests as "riots" that were a matter for China to deal with
 "Trump says near deal with China, but US also has eye on Hong Kong")
Gold prices edge higher from two-week lows as Sino-US trade caution lingers
Global equities edged off their highest in almost two years, but kept record levels in sight
Sensex jumps 530 points to scale new high on hopes of more reforms
Market players said short-covering and sustained foreign flows ensured markets remained bullish
 "Sensex jumps 530 points to scale new high on hopes of more reforms")
Gold loses some glitter, slips to two-week low on hopes of trade-feud thaw
World shares staged a cautious rally, while the safe-haven Japanese yen fell to a one-week low against the US dollar.
Oil prices hold above $63 a barrel on US-China trade talks optimism
Barclays sees Brent trading near $60 a barrel for two years
 "Oil prices hold above $63 a barrel on US-China trade talks optimism")
Wall Street opens higher as report sparks US-China trade deal hopes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 42.15 points, or 0.15%, at the open to 27,917.77
 "Wall Street opens higher as report sparks US-China trade deal hopes")
