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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 9:04 AM IST
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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 9:04 AM IST
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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 9:04 AM IST
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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 9:04 AM IST
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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 9:04 AM IST
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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 9:04 AM IST
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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 9:04 AM IST
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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 9:04 AM IST
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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 9:04 AM IST
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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 9:04 AM IST

Asia markets swing at end of volatile week, pound struggles

Asian markets mostly fluctuated Friday as investors weighed China-US trade speculation, while the pound struggled to recover from the previous day's Brexit bruising. But as a volatile week drew to a close, there did seem to be some stability in the oil sector with the earlier sharp losses tailing off, providing relief to regional energy firms. Hopes that the world's top two economies are making efforts to resolve their painful tariffs standoff provided support to global markets, though conflicting reports were keeping any optimism in check. On Thursday it was reported that China had handed the US a number of trade concessions as part of a move to smooth relations ahead of a G20 summit where Donald Trump is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Financial Times also said the two sides were stepping up efforts and that US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer had told business leaders the next round of tariffs would be put on hold. While Lighthizer's office denied that, ...

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 8:55 AM IST

Prices of petrol, diesel slashed further on Friday

Fuel prices once again witnessed a decline on Friday in New Delhi and Mumbai owing to a reduction in the rates of crude oil.In New Delhi, petrol is being sold at Rs 77.10 per litre after a decrease of 18 paise, and diesel at Rs 71.93 per litre after a decrease of 16 paise.Meanwhile, petrol is retailing 18 paise lower at Rs 82.62 per litre and diesel at Rs 75.36 after a decrease of 17 paise in Mumbai.The rates of fuel across India are witnessing a continuous decline due to a fall in the prices of crude oil.The United States recently softened its stand on Iran's sanctions and gave its nod to eight countries to continue importing oil from Iran temporarily. The list of countries includes India, China, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Taiwan.

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 7:15 AM IST

Sterling scarred by Brexit turmoil; Asia shares cling to trade hopes

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The British pound lay battered and bruised in Asia on Friday after a bout of political turmoil fanned fears the country could crash out of the European Union without a divorce deal.

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 6:36 AM IST

Global markets: Sterling scarred by Brexit turmoil; Asia shares cling to trade hopes

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The British pound lay battered and bruised in Asia on Friday after a bout of political turmoil fanned fears the country could crash out of the European Union without a divorce deal.

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 6:36 AM IST

Automaker groups warn U.S. tariffs will undermine new NAFTA deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. automakers and parts suppliers on Thursday warned that President Donald Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs and threatened car tariffs would undermine the benefits of the new deal to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement, causing widespread job losses.

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 6:00 AM IST

Sterling scarred by Brexit turmoil; Asia shares hold trade hopes

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The British pound lay battered in Asia on Friday after a bout of political turmoil fanned fears the country could crash out of the European Union without a divorce deal.

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 5:45 AM IST

A slew of electric truck plans may deliver the goods for China's EV ambitions

BEIJING (Reuters) - Having just broken ground for a new factory in the southern Chinese province of Hunan, the head of electric car startup Singulato Motors has grand plans: build up to 50,000 electric vans per year and ride the crest of a wave for e-truck demand in China.

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 5:00 AM IST

Intel adds $15 billion to its buyback program

(Reuters) - Chipmaker Intel Corp said on Thursday its board has approved a $15 billion increase to its share repurchase program.

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 4:55 AM IST

World stocks rebound, Brexit blow-up levels sterling

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A gauge of global stocks climbed on Thursday after five sessions of declines as Wall Street surged on trade optimism, while sterling tumbled as political developments in Britain rippled through markets.

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 3:30 AM IST