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Brexit a knockout punch to Fed’s interest rate divergence mantra
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union may tie the U.S. Federal Reserve to near zero interest rates for far longer than expected, according to new research indicating the U.S. central bank is now tightly bound to international economic conditions. Over the past 18 months the Fed has blinked more than once, and refrained from… View... [Read more]
Samsung takes fight to Apple with mobile wallet strategy
By Matt Siegel and Se Young Lee SYDNEY/SEOUL (Reuters) – Smartphone leader Samsung Electronics has for years been a spectator as Apple built a services “ecosystem” supporting its products. For Continued here: Samsung takes fight to Apple with mobile wallet strategy Read More →
Oil rallies as fears over Brexit abate
Oil rallied on Monday, lifted by a wave of investor confidence and a weaker dollar after polls showed a diminishing chance that Britain may vote to leave the European Union later this week. Three opinion polls ahead of Thursday's vote showed the 'Remain' camp recovering some momentum, although the overall picture remained one of an evenly split electorate. Investment safe havens such... [Read more]
China home prices rise faster in May as smaller cities join rally
Sizzling home price rises in China's biggest cities showed signs of easing in May but sharp gains appeared to be spreading to smaller cities, making policymakers' job harder as they look to support the faltering economy without inflating bubbles. The recovery in China's property market since late last year has been a rare bright spot in the world's second-largest… The rest... [Read more]
China developer Vanke buys Shenzhen Metro unit for $6.9 billion
China Vanke, the mainland's biggest property company by sales, said it will acquire a unit of Shenzhen Metro Group for 45.6 billion yuan ($6.9 billion) via a new share issue, making the state-owned subway operator its largest shareholder. The final purchase price came at the lower end of the 40 billion yuan to 60 billion yuan guidance under a preliminary accord in March as Vanke's management... [Read more]
Greece could lift capital controls by year-end: bank association head
Greece could lift most or all capital controls imposed at the height of the euro zone crisis by the end of the year, the head of the country's banking association said on Saturday. More than 50 billion euros left banks from November 2014 to July last year… Read more from the original source: Greece could lift capital controls by year-end: bank association head Read More →
Explosion reported at Kia plant in Mexico, at least three injured
An explosion struck a Kia Motors factory in northern Mexico on Saturday, injuring at least three workers after an accumulation of gas ignited, a local emergency services official told Reuters. Luis Felipe Puente, the national director of emergency services, confirmed that some workers at Here is the original: Explosion reported at Kia plant in Mexico, at least three injured Read More →
Media mogul Redstone says he ‘no longer trusts’ Viacom CEO
Sumner Redstone said he “no longer trusts” Viacom Inc's board or Chief Executive Philippe Dauman to act in the media company's best interests, according to a spokesman for the 93-year-old mogul. The comments from Redstone, the controlling shareholder of Viacom and CBS Corp , are the latest… Read more: Media mogul Redstone says he ‘no longer trusts’ Viacom... [Read more]
U.S. Judge extends VW diesel emissions settlement deadline
A U.S. judge late on Wednesday extended the deadline for Volkswagen AG , U.S. government regulators and owners of nearly 500,000 2.0 liter vehicles to reach a final diesel emissions settlement until June 28. The tentative settlement announced in April includes… Continued here: U.S. Judge extends VW diesel emissions settlement deadline Read More →
Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in its largest deal
Microsoft Corp will buy LinkedIn Corp for $26.2 billion in its biggest-ever deal, a bold stroke by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in his efforts to make the venerable software company a major force in next-generation computing. By connecting widely used software like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint with LinkedIn's network of 433 million professionals… Read the original here: Microsoft to buy... [Read more]