Economy

Christine Lagarde is next European Central Bank president

By Arthur Villasanta

Christine Lagarde moves to a whole new world as president of the European Central Bank.

Hong Kong beats New York in cost of living, becomes most expensive city to live in

Tiny Hong Kong is again the city where expats will spend a lot more money to keep on going.,

By Arthur Villasanta

Trump to decide next China tariffs after G20 summit

Recession is in the offing should Trump impose tariffs on all Chinese goods in July.

By Arthur Villasanta

400,000 Americans to lose jobs if US tariffs on Mexico take effect

Trump's 5% tariffs on Mexico will eliminate 400,000 US jobs -- and that's just for starters.

By Arthur Villasanta

Trump imposes 5% tariffs on all Mexico imports starting June 10

Trump gave Mexico one month to stop illegal immigrants before he doubles the new tariffs to 10% in July.

By Arthur Villasanta

US economy now on 'recession watch,' stock market 'deteriorating'

Trump's trade war is inflicting an increasingly painful toll on the US economy and on Wall Street.

By Arthur Villasanta

Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping

China Slams US: Won't Change State-Run Economy Despite Trade War Demands

China's newest salvo blasting Trump suggests trade talks with the U.S. are in deep trouble.

By Arthur Villasanta

US-China trade war will get worse and last longer, analysts say

Trump's trade war aginst China is here to stay and Wall Street has to live with it

By Arthur Villasanta

US tariffs on $200 billion Chinese goods

US-China trade war could lead to global recession, economist says

The trade war between the U.S and China holds ominous consequences for the global economy and the risk of recession is...

By Kalyan Kumar

Trump declares national emergency over IT security

President Donald Trump declares a national emergency to limit the threat posed to the US by foreign IT technologies.

By Arthur Villasanta

US consumers are paying for Trump's China tariffs, White House adviser Kudlow confirms

White House adviser Larry Kudlow correctly says it's U.S. consumers that are suffering from Trump's higher taxes on...

By Arthur Villasanta

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US hikes tariffs on Chinese goods to 25%; China stocks rally

By Kalyan Kumar

The new U.S. tariffs came into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, following President Donald Trump's announcement to...

US-China trade talks: Trump says China 'broke the deal'

By Kalyan Kumar

American President Donald Trump has accused China of breaking a deal in the U.S.-China trade talks.

US, China trade talks to be resolved within 2 weeks, says Mulvaney

By Kalyan Kumar

The fate of the U.S, China trade talks could be known in the next two weeks, according to White House chief of staff...

Brexit extension: How much will it actually cost the UK to leave the EU?

By Jonathan Perraton

The key uncertainties over the future payments arise from future contingencies and the final settlement of accounts...

Lorries are backed up on the M20 motorway

UK economy took a 3% hit from Brexit uncertainty: S&P Global Ratings

By Pronita Naidu

Senior economist Boris Glass said the U.K. economy has foregone economic activity of £6.6 billion in each of the 10...

Brexit will reshape consumer shopping behaviour in UK: ING

By Nikhil Kumar

Post-Brexit changes in import arrangements will make some grocery items expensive at local stores and make some...

Behind the China trade deal delay: Enforcement concerns, Trump's pride

By Pronita Naidu

Analysts tell International Business Times that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to avoid the embarrassment of another...

Emerging markets have left pain behind, positioned to outperform: NEPC

By Pronita Naidu

Tim McCusker, the chief investment officer at NEPC, told International Business Times that China's bets on AI make for...

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White House hails China trade truce as skeptics raise doubts

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IBM's blockchain shipping platform may have just hit critical mass

By Timothy Green

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Economy

Christine Lagarde is next European Central Bank president

Hong Kong beats New York in cost of living, becomes most expensive city to live in

Trump to decide next China tariffs after G20 summit

400,000 Americans to lose jobs if US tariffs on Mexico take effect

Trump imposes 5% tariffs on all Mexico imports starting June 10

US economy now on 'recession watch,' stock market 'deteriorating'

China Slams US: Won't Change State-Run Economy Despite Trade War Demands

US-China trade war will get worse and last longer, analysts say

US-China trade war could lead to global recession, economist says

Trump declares national emergency over IT security

US consumers are paying for Trump's China tariffs, White House adviser Kudlow confirms

US hikes tariffs on Chinese goods to 25%; China stocks rally

US-China trade talks: Trump says China 'broke the deal'

US, China trade talks to be resolved within 2 weeks, says Mulvaney

Brexit extension: How much will it actually cost the UK to leave the EU?

UK economy took a 3% hit from Brexit uncertainty: S&P Global Ratings

Brexit will reshape consumer shopping behaviour in UK: ING

Behind the China trade deal delay: Enforcement concerns, Trump's pride

Emerging markets have left pain behind, positioned to outperform: NEPC

IBM's blockchain shipping platform may have just hit critical mass

IBM's blockchain shipping platform may have just hit critical mass

Jeff Bezos net worth in danger after divorce settlement worth $38 billion

Jeff Bezos net worth in danger after divorce settlement worth $38 billion

Russian-made anti-aircraft missile explodes over Northern Cyprus

Russian-made anti-aircraft missile explodes over Northern Cyprus