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Market outlook: US-China talks, macro-data to influence markets this week
Developments around US-China trade talks, Fed interest rate decision and release of key macro-economic data in the later part of the week are expected to influence the equity markets, analysts said. The US Federal Reserve interest rate decision on Thursday will be a major event that would be keenly tracked by markets globally. "Markets are expected to remain volatile this week as many factors globally and stock-specific (developments) will influence the bourses. US Fed meeting outcome will be a major international event," Jimeet Modi, Founder & CEO, SAMCO Securities & StockNote said. Investors will keep a close watch on progress of US-China trade talks. Back home, two major data points are scheduled to be released on Thursday post trading hours -- industrial production and inflation rate -- which may also influence sentiment in the markets. Last week, the Sensex dropped 348.66 points or 0.85 per cent. In the last two trading days, markets witnessed slide after the RBI ...
 "Market outlook: US-China talks, macro-data to influence markets this week")
How foreign corporations pay $2,500 an hour to avoid the Chinese blacklist
Chinese media reported last week the government could release the blacklist in retaliation for a US bill supporting the Uighur minority in Xinjiang province
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Trump calls for World Bank to stop loaning to China, day after lending deal
The World Bank on Thursday adopted a plan to aid China with $1 billion to $1.5 billion in low-interest loans annually through June 2025.
 "Trump calls for World Bank to stop loaning to China, day after lending deal")
Amid uncertainty over US-China trade war, gold heading for a weekly gain
A new round of US tariffs on Chinese goods is scheduled to take effect on Dec. 15. China wants a halt to new tariffs and an end to existing ones as part of an interim deal to de-escalate the trade war
 "Amid uncertainty over US-China trade war, gold heading for a weekly gain")
China commerce ministry insists on reduced tariff for Phase-I deal with US
China warned on Wednesday that U.S. legislation calling for a tougher response to Beijing's treatment of Uighurs in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang will affect bilateral cooperation
 "China commerce ministry insists on reduced tariff for Phase-I deal with US")
Huawei appeals against subsidy ban in US, calls action political
Huawei said on Thursday it filed a petition with the Fifth Circuit Court in New Orleans challenging the FCC decision
 "Huawei appeals against subsidy ban in US, calls action political")
Trump's $28-bn farm bailout may be more than what US-China trade war cost
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's calculations overshot the impact of the trade conflict on American soybean prices, according to six academic studies
Wall Street may see choppy decade end as US-China trade war fears resurface
With Wall Street turning less optimistic about a potential trade deal, recent options trades show some investors hedging against a downturn.
 "Wall Street may see choppy decade end as US-China trade war fears resurface")
Why isn't manufacturing coming to India? Deficient reforms, says World Bank
Rigid land and labor laws and protectionist trade policies are hindering investment in India even though the government has made strides in improving the ease of doing business, according to the World
 "Why isn't manufacturing coming to India? Deficient reforms, says World Bank")
Goldman Sachs expects Nifty to scale 13,000-mark by December 2020
While the outlook generally is positive for 2020, there are two key risks that could weigh on the performance
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US-China trade deal can wait, says Donald Trump; Dow Jones dips 450 points
Trump said that the only limiting factor to reaching an agreement with China is whether he wants to make a deal
 "US-China trade deal can wait, says Donald Trump; Dow Jones dips 450 points")
US stocks slump as Trump casts doubt over potential US-China trade deal
Trump said he has "no deadline" for a deal and didn't mind waiting until after the election next year to make one
 "US stocks slump as Trump casts doubt over potential US-China trade deal")
Trump says US-China trade deal may have to wait until after US elections
Trump told reporters, ''I have no deadline, no." In some ways I like the idea of waiting until after the election
Metals dip as US to restore tariffs on imports from Brazil, Argentina
Last year, Washington had imposed tariffs of 25 per cent on steel and 10 per cent on aluminium on national security grounds.
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China preparing blacklist of US companies, signaling threat to trade talks
A response from China on the Xinjiang issue that hits US companies would add another obstacle as the two countries struggle to finalise a phase-one deal to de-escalate the trade war
 "China preparing blacklist of US companies, signaling threat to trade talks")
Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, US set to delay additional tariffs on China
The decision, which is still under consideration, may be announced after a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping set for Saturday at a Group of 20 summit in Japan
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Trump effect: Chinese money in US dries up as trade war drags on
The falloff, which is being felt across the economy, stems from tougher regulatory scrutiny in the US and a less hospitable climate toward Chinese investment
 "Trump effect: Chinese money in US dries up as trade war drags on")
China repeats demand for rollback of US tariffs in exchange for a deal
The Communist Party newspaper Global Times ran several articles Monday that emphasized there would be no deal without a promise to phase out the tariffs imposed by Washington
US China trade deal hits a roadblock over Hong Kong legislation: Report
China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that legislation signed by Trump on Wednesday backing protesters in Hong Kong was a serious interference in Chinese affairs
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Natixis downgrades price outlook for 2020 as gold starts losing glitter
Signs of a thaw in the US-China trade spat and prospects of an improvement in US economic growth have taken a toll on the metal, which has lost nearly $100 an ounce to trade at $1,456 today