EU
European Central Bank launches new stimulus for economy
ECB has had to change its stimulus stance as the global economic outlook has grown shakier.
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Johnson’s Brexit plans in crisis after third defeat in two days
Parliament turned down a motion triggering a vote, Boris indicated he would try again.
UK Parliament takes on pivotal day on Brexit as PM makes threats
Key piece of legislation would prevent an immediate no-deal exit, Boris threatens expulsions, election.
Brexit escalation raises alarm for ailing European economy
Economists describe a nightmarish setting for companies.
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Opposition developing to Boris Johnson’s Parliament dodge
Manoeuvre gives political opponents even less time to prevent a chaotic no-deal Brexit by Oct. 31.
Germany’s Merkel dangles possibility of negotiated Brexit
She said a solution for the contentious Irish border issue might yet be reached.
UK, EU harden their positions on Brexit as G7 approaches
Member states strongly urged not to give in to Johnson’s demand for changes to predecessor Theresa May’s agreement.
EU slaps biodiesel duties on Indonesia over subsidy concerns
Probe found producers benefit from grants, tax benefits and access to raw materials below market prices.
EU open to Brexit talks but refuses to modify divorce deal
“Best possible deal” that Britain is going to get, says EU Commission spokeswoman.
Boris presses EU to give way amid no deal Brexit warnings
He’s insisting the bloc make major changes to May’s spurned deal, including scrapping an insurance policy for the Irish border.
Boris wins, elevates ‘no deal’ Brexit risks to UK economy
His win makes it more likely that Britain could leave the European Union on Halloween without a withdrawal agreement
Budget watchdog says no deal Brexit will spur UK recession
Forecasts heightened uncertainty and declining confidence detering investment, higher trade barriers with the EU.
Boris Johnson raises Brexit stakes with Irish open border stance
Will discard EU divorce measure, heightening the prospect of a “no deal” Brexit.
US mulls tariffs on additional US$4B of EU good
Could target a further 89 sub-categories following an earlier list in April.
EU rejects claim that its car exports threaten US security
Trump is delaying for six months any decision to slap tariffs on foreign cars.
