Business

Lagarde urges countries to settle trade disputes, cut debt

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IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde told reporters that "the near-term prospect for the global economy appears to be bright."

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'Pharma Bro' sent to low security federal prison

Martin Shkreli reportedly wept when he was sentenced to seven years for defrauding investors.

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Bank charged dead clients for financial advice

The Commonwealth Bank, Australia's largest bank, admitted one of its advisers charged a dead client service fees for a decade.

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Blockchain Pioneer Lisk on the philosophy of decentralisation

Public blockchain networks live or die by the strength of their communities.

By Ian Allison

US manufacturers seek relief from steel and aluminum tariffs

Hundreds of companies in the United States that use those metals are saying the tariffs are disrupting their business.

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Amid trade rift, China to allow full foreign auto ownership

At present, global carmakers have to partner with state-owned companies and are forced to share technology with potential competitors.

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Five ways to save Britain's struggling high streets

In the last decade, over 28,000 stores have closed, and footfall has been on a relentless downward trend.

By Cathy Parker

Goldman Sachs enjoys 26pc surge in profits thanks to lower tax and buoyant trading

Goldman earned $2.83 billion, or $6.95 a share, compared with $2.26 billion, or $5.15 a share, in the same period a year earlier.

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UK interest rate hike looms as wages rise faster than inflation

The Office for National Statistics says that average weekly earnings in the three months to February rose 2.8 percent

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Most Asian stock markets trade higher following China’s GDP reports

China's economic growth holds steady amid trade dispute

The world's second-largest economy expanded by 6.8 percent during the January-March quarter, compared to the same quarter in 2017.

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FinTech

Top 10 Trends for Blockchain Technology in 2018 and Beyond

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From airfare, energy and onto packaging: Blockchain helps industries go green

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Blockchain: An evolution in venture capital investment

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Decentralizing Stablecoin: The way forward for cryptocurrencies

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'It is my big fault': Second Korean Air heiress has tantrum and is suspended

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Chinese exporters scramble to cope with Trump tariff hike

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World's top advertising executive resigns amid allegations of personal misconduct

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The Trump dividend: JPMorgan hits record quarterly profit, helped by lower taxes

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Asia cautious about possible Trump rethink on trade deal

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Emmanuel Macro inspects French Navy personnel

President Macron confronts France's powerful trade unions

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