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Greer urges G20 to back Trump tariff agenda, takes aim at China

By David Lawder MILWAUKEE, Sept 30 (Reuters) - US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday called for G20 major economies to refrain from coercive actions on food trade, tackle industrial overcapacity and re-examine the prevailing post-World War Two tariff system. In opening remarks to a Group... Read More.

Dollar gets lift from higher yields

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The dollar held near a two-month high on Thursday, supported by an extended rise in US Treasury yields partly driven by concerns over persistent global price pressures stemming from the Middle East war. Data showing US inflation rose... Read More.

Asian stocks dip, bonds in focus after torrid September 

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Asian stocks were subdued on Thursday and global bonds remained under pressure after a brutal September as investors weighed a slower-than-expected rise in US inflation in August that lessens the probability of a rate hike later this... Read More.

US judge allows Paramount to close Warner Bros acquisition

Sept 30 (Reuters) - A US judge entered an order on Wednesday that allows Paramount to close its acquisition of Warner Bros, ending a monthslong holdup for the $110 billion transaction. US District Court Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín approved a settlement between the companies and... Read More.