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
Read More...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…
Read More...BBC News Trump wall: President's view on Mexico border has changed – KellyBBC NewsUS President Donald Trump's views on Mexico border wall have evolved, says his chief of staff, John Kelly. Speaking to Fox News, Mr Kelly also did not deny reports that he had described the president as "uninformed" when he made campaign promises about …and more » us president – Google News
Read More...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
Read More...Los Angeles Times California to sue Trump administration over plan for US-Mexico border wallLos Angeles TimesCalifornia Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra plans to announce a lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of the state that will challenge President Trump's proposal to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, a project Becerra has called “medieval.” Becerra is scheduled to …and more » us politics – Google News
Read More...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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