Michael Bloomberg Actively Prepares to Enter 2020 Presidential Race
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Michael Bloomberg Actively Prepares to Enter 2020 Presidential Race – The New York Times
Michael R. Bloomberg is actively preparing to enter the Democratic presidential primary and is expected to file paperwork this week designating himself as a candidate in at least one state with an early filing deadline, people briefed on Mr. Bloomberg’s plans said.
- Michael Bloomberg Takes Steps Towards Democratic Presidential Run – Financial Times
- Billionaire and Ex-New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is Taking Steps to Run for President – Washington Post
US-China Trade Deal Signing Could Be Delayed to December; London a Possible Venue
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US-China Trade Deal Signing Could Be Delayed to December; London a Possible Venue – Reuters
A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to sign a long-awaited interim trade deal could be delayed until December as discussions continue over terms and venue, a senior official of the Trump administration told Reuters.
- China Touts Fentanyl Convictions, Tackling Key Trade Talks Issue – Bloomberg
- China Risks Overplaying Its Hand on Trade – Bloomberg
- China and the US Should Prepare for an Era of ‘Co-opetition’ – Financial Times
- Trump’s ‘Phase-One’ Deal will not Resolve Issues Behind Trade War: Summers – South China Morning Post
Class Action Comes to UK With Major Forex Rigging Suit
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Class Action Comes to UK With Major Forex Rigging Suit – Law360
A consumer antitrust suit brought by investors seeking at least £1 billion from five banking giants over allegations of foreign exchange rigging is set to be heard at a London tribunal on Wednesday 6 November.
Read MoreCummins Claims Agreement with Aiyer and Two Others to Boost Profits
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Cummins Claims Agreement with Aiyer and Two Others to Boost Profits – FX Week
Christopher Cummins, a former currency trader at Citi, told a New York jury that he and three other traders at rival banks had an agreement to help each other via an alleged pact, whereby they would spoof emerging currency markets and trigger clients’ stop losses to make a profit.
Read MoreWe Need to Admit the Euro was a Mistake
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We Need to Admit the Euro was a Mistake – Financial Times
Hungary’s central bank governor says “the time has come to seek a way out of the euro trap.”
Read MoreTrump Says US and China Looking for New Site to Sign Trade Deal
Trump Says US and China Looking for New Site to Sign Trade Deal – Wall Street Journal
President Trump said China and the US are in the process of selecting a new site to sign what he has called phase one of a broader trade agreement between the two countries.
Read MoreFed Cuts Rate for Third Time This Year, Signals Pause
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Fed Cuts Rate for Third Time This Year, Signals Pause – Wall Street Journal
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time this year but signalled it wouldn’t reduce them further unless the economy slowed sharply.
Read MoreUK Set for December 12 General Election
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UK Set for December 12 General Election – Daily Telegraph
Britain will go to the polls on Thursday, Dec 12 after MPs finally answered Boris Johnson’s call to end Parliament’s “stasis” at the fourth time of asking.
- General Election Will Get Brexit Done, says Johnson – The Times
- Will Johnson’s High Stakes Election Gamble Backfire? – Financial Times
- Sterling Jumps After Labour Backs Snap Election Vote – Financial Times
Johnson Will Ditch Brexit Bill in Last Bid for Early General Election
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Johnson Will Ditch Brexit Bill in Last Bid for Early General Election – The Times
Boris Johnson will make one last effort today to send Britain to the polls before Christmas but could be thwarted by a squabble over the exact election date.
- PM Ignores Senior Tory Doubts and Presses on With December Poll – Financial Times
- Johnson Loses Bid for Early Election but Takes New Tack to Get One – Wall Street Journal
- UK Lawmakers Reject PM Johnson’s Early Election Bid – Reuters
EU Hopes to Endorse Brexit Delay to January 31 with Earlier Departure Possible
EU Hopes to Endorse Brexit Delay to January 31 with Earlier Departure Possible – Reuters
The 27 European Union countries that will remain after Brexit hope to agree on Monday to delay Britain’s divorce until Jan.31 with an earlier departure possible should the factious UK parliament ratify their separation deal, sources said.
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