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Twitter admits it may have used user data for ads without consent
Twitter said on Tuesday that it may have used user data for personalized ads without their permission due to issues with the microblogging website’s settings.
Trump calls Fed incompetent and accuses it of harming US economy
US President Trump on Wednesday accused the Federal Reserve of doing more harm to the US economy than China and urged it to cut interest rates to aid his trade agenda.
Tesla's Model 3 under scrutiny over safety concerns
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent Tesla CEO Elon Musk a cease-and-desist letter in October last year regarding the safety of the carmaker's Model 3 sedan.
Europe close: Stocks stage bounce even as investors seek out safe havens
Stocks across the Continent finished mostly higher on Wednesday, playing catch-up with shares on Wall Street following the previous session's drubbing, helped by a report suggesting that the next round of US-China trade talks scheduled for September would likely still go ahead.
US open: Stocks head south as Treasury yield curve slides to 12-year low
US stocks opened decidedly lower on Wednesday erasing gains from the previous session as Treasuries posted a sharp rally while US-China trade tensions remained firmly in focus.
Trump 'committed' to trade talks with China, downplays concerns
Donald Trump dismissed concerns about the trade war with China as his top economic advisor said he was committed to negotiations with Beijing.
Asia report: Markets mixed as RBNZ delivers rate cut surprise
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as traders kept a watchful eye on renminbi amid the ongoing US-China trade war, and New Zealand’s central bank slashed interest rates significantly more than expected.
US pre-open: Futures have stocks extending gains as trade remains in focus
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session as US - China trade tensions remained in focus.
German industrial production drops more than expected in June
German industrial production fell a lot more than expected in June, according to figures released by Destatis on Wednesday.