Commodities
Commodities: Copper, WTI and cocoa futures reel
Commodities were hammered following reports that Washington might be set to ratchet-up the pressure on Beijing in their ongoing trade spat.
Fed keeps rates unchanged, doesn't spring any surprises
The US Federal Reserve kept policy unchanged on Wednesday with rate-setters apparently only updating their description of current economic conditions.
UK will take unilateral measures against tech firm tax evasion if international efforts fail
The UK government is ready to act alone against tax evasion by digital giants such as Google and Facebook if attempts at a global solution fail, the UK Treasury said on Wednesday.
Trade tariffs take their toll on July ISM manufacturing PMI
The rate of expansion in US factory sector activity slowed a tad more-than-expected in July amid widespread concerns regarding the impact that tariffs will have on international trade.
Mosman succesfully completes drilling of first well with Texan firm Baja
Mosman Oil & Gas on Wednesday successfully completed drilling operations at the first well of the Stanley Development Drilling Project in Texas.
US administration ratchets up pressure on China, proposes 25% tariff on $250bn-worth of exports
America has ratcheted up the pressure on China even as representatives for the US Secretary of the Treasury and Chinese vice-premier Liu He are reportedly holding contacts aimed at trying to restart trade talks.