While the ‘export engine is running very hot’, jobs are lagging, squeezing spending in China.


Americas business editor
While the ‘export engine is running very hot’, jobs are lagging, squeezing spending in China.

The German-owned naval shipbuilder made the bid with NATO ally Norway, beating out South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean.

US President Donald Trump has warned he would ‘rather not have’ the free trade agreement ahead of its July 1 review.

Gold has been under pressure since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran in late February.

Trade between the two countries has suffered since Trump came into office even as China’s exports have hit new highs.

UAE wants to supply more oil than its OPEC quota and that could help push down prices once the Strait of Hormuz opens.

Canada’s prime minister has used Trump’s attacks on allies and others to refocus Ottawa’s foreign policy.

With the two sides locked in a standoff, oil prices have continued to soar.

There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say.

Consumers are set to pay higher prices, but US producers could benefit, analysts say.
