On China trade clash, Wall Street embraces Trump’s poker face – Reuters

Reuters On China trade clash, Wall Street embraces Trump's poker faceReutersFears that Trump could set off a trade conflict have roiled Wall Street since March 1, when the president announced plans to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, risking retaliation from major trade partners like China, Europe and neighboring …and more » us president – Google News

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For Tech Giants, Halting Russian Meddling in US Politics Won’t Be Easy – Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal For Tech Giants, Halting Russian Meddling in US Politics Won't Be EasyWall Street JournalSince they began in September disclosing evidence of the Russian manipulation, the tech firms have all said they are taking steps to stop such activity. Facebook has pledged to hire 10,000 new security employees and is working with other companies and …Russia's political disinformation group had about 80 tech employees, indictment saysCNBC Indictment shows how Russians conspired to disrupt US politics — but not how to stop them next timeWashington PostFacebook will mail out…

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US Politics Could Diminish Dollar’s Role as Global Reserve Currency – Wall Street Journal (subscription)

Wall Street Journal (subscription) US Politics Could Diminish Dollar's Role as Global Reserve CurrencyWall Street Journal (subscription)But, they say, the state of U.S. politics could spook investors and central banks enough to pare their dollar-denominated holdings and seek shelter elsewhere. Those fears are reflected in part by the dollar's big declines in 2017, to its lowest level …and more » us politics – Google News

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Futures point to a lower open on Wall Street as investors keep an eye on US politics, oil moves – CNBC

CNBC Futures point to a lower open on Wall Street as investors keep an eye on US politics, oil movesCNBCU.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Monday, as investors turned their attention to how the oil market was performing after Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc in the U.S. over the weekend. The oil market is expected to be a key talking point …and more » us politics – Google News

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Most Asia markets gain despite slide on Wall Street as investors focus on Jackson Hole; dollar firms – CNBC

CNBC Most Asia markets gain despite slide on Wall Street as investors focus on Jackson Hole; dollar firmsCNBC"Markets are trying to get past the noise (and tweets) in U.S. politics, with risk aversion from the day before being traded off for cautious, if not defensive, positioning [at] Jackson Hole," Mizuho Bank Head of Economics and Strategy Vishnu Varathan …and more » us politics – Google News

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Michelle Obama: US Ready for a Female President – Wall Street Journal (blog)

Wall Street Journal (blog) Michelle Obama: US Ready for a Female PresidentWall Street Journal (blog)First Lady Michelle Obama said the U.S. is ready to have a female president but said she isn't the one and was quiet when asked whether she thinks former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will win the presidency in 2016. “She hasn't announced anything …Michelle Obama: US is ready for a female presidentYahoo! NewsFLOTUS: US ready for 1st female presidentPoliticoMichelle Obama thinks US is ready for first female presidentThe Hill (blog)Zee News –NDTV –Examiner.comall 34 news articles » us…

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