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Saturday, August 31, 2019

China, U.S. kick off new round of tariffs in trade war

China and the United States began imposing additional tariffs on each other's goods on Sunday, the latest escalation in a bruising trade war, despite signs that talks would resume some time this month.


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China starts to impose additional tariffs on some U.S. goods

China on Sunday started to impose additional tariffs on some of the U.S. goods on a $75-billion target list, with effect from 0401 GMT.


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China, U.S. to collect additional tariffs on each other's goods

China and the United States will begin imposing additional tariffs on each other's goods on Sunday, the latest escalation in a bruising trade war despite signs talks would resume sometime this month.


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Hurricane Dorian threat: Labor Day Hurricanes often wreak havoc on Florida


Hurricane Dorian threat: Labor Day Hurricanes often wreak havoc on Florida



More than two dozen have hit the region during the holiday weekend since 1851.

Delays expected at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport as KLM ground staff strike

Ground staff for the Dutch arm of Air France KLM SA are set to strike on Monday morning at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, likely causing delays and canceled flights, the Dutch union FNV said Saturday.


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NFL legend Joe Namath: The Jets may need Carli Lloyd on their roster to kick after preseason stumbles


NFL legend Joe Namath: The Jets may need Carli Lloyd on their roster to kick after preseason stumbles



He told FOX Business’ Neil Cavuto Saturday anyone fit for the job “should have the opportunity to work.”

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton to open plant-based burger chain, joining other celebs in fake meat craze


Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton to open plant-based burger chain, joining other celebs in fake meat craze



Five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, the richest sportsperson in the U.K., is investing in the plant-based burger business following the growing popularity of the Impossible Whopper.

These are the most, least likely states where you’ll get robocalls


These are the most, least likely states where you’ll get robocalls



FOX Business used data published in a report by SocialCatfish.com and population data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Factfinder 2018 annual population estimates for each state in order to find the percentage of each state’s population that makes robocall complaints.

Novak Djokovic warns U.S. Open heckler during warmups: ‘I’ll come find you’


Novak Djokovic warns U.S. Open heckler during warmups: ‘I’ll come find you’



Novak Djokovic lost his cool with a fan while warming up during the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday evening, warning the man he would "come find him" after the two exchanged words.

US Open: Why Coco Gauff's business potential is already 'huge' ahead of Naomi Osaka match


US Open: Why Coco Gauff's business potential is already 'huge' ahead of Naomi Osaka match



Gauff, 15, became the youngest woman to reach the US Open’s third round since 1996 after ousting Timea Babos in a three-set thriller on Thursday night.

Trade negotiators work to get the best deals for American consumers


Trade negotiators work to get the best deals for American consumers



These are the policy makers leading negotiations with China to put American interests first.

Trump tweets he won't sue personal assistant like 'disgusting' Omarosa


Trump tweets he won't sue personal assistant like 'disgusting' Omarosa



Westerhout was reportedly fired after bragging to reporters that she had a better relationship with Trump than his own daughters, Ivanka and Tiffany.

Factbox: Next rounds of Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods to hit consumers

U.S. President Donald Trump's next round of tariffs on Chinese imports is scheduled to take effect starting on Sunday, escalating the trade war between the world's two largest economies with a big hit to consumer goods.


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Hong Kong erupts in violence as protesters defy police ban


Hong Kong erupts in violence as protesters defy police ban



The protests, which began over a now-shelved extradition bill, are in their 13th week.

Stocks vs. Bonds: Chasing income takes a twist


Stocks vs. Bonds: Chasing income takes a twist



Falling yield has created confusion for income-seeking investors.

China's factory activity shrinks for fourth month as trade woes deepen

Factory activity in China shrank in August for the fourth month in a row as the United States ramped up trade pressure and domestic demand remained sluggish, pointing to a further slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.


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Friday, August 30, 2019

China's factory activity shrinks for fourth month as trade pressure mounts

Factory activity in China shrank in August for the fourth month in a row as the United States ramped up trade pressure and domestic demand remained sluggish, pointing to a further slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.


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Glass hits it out of the park with billion dollar sale of KC Royals


Glass hits it out of the park with billion dollar sale of KC Royals



The Glass family have officially sold the Kansas City Royals to a group of local investors following recent speculation and rumors.

China August factory activity shrinks for fourth month: official PMI

Factory activity in China shrank in August for the fourth month in a row, official data showed on Saturday, as the United States ramped up tariff pressure and domestic demand remained sluggish.


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China's service sector activity grows at quicker pace in August: official PMI

Growth in China's services sector activity picked up for the first time in five months in August, official data showed on Saturday, cushioning some of the economic impact from intensifying U.S. trade pressure.


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China July factory activity shrinks for fourth month: official PMI

Factory activity in China shrank in August for the fourth month in a row, official data showed on Saturday, as the United States ramped up tariff pressure and domestic demand remained sluggish.


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'I'm trapped in a joint mortgage with my abuser'

An abuse survivor describes her ordeal as a charity calls for action to tackle financial abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bWL1OrA