A resumption of negotiations between Washington and Beijing lifted markets. Still, many doubt the two sides can reach a deal anytime soon.
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Drivers Start Strikes Ahead of Uber’s Blockbuster I.P.O.
A walkout by Australian drivers began a series of planned work stoppages around the world to protest wages and work conditions of ride-hailing services.
Uber Drivers’ Day of Strikes Circles the Globe Before the Company’s I.P.O.
Protests from Australia to San Francisco denounced the employment practices of ride-hailing companies. “I believe we deserve some respect and to be paid fairly,” one driver said.
Stocks Slump as Trump’s Threat of New Tariffs Scares Investors
The president injected new fears into global markets that had been reassured by growth in China and the United States and by prospects of a trade pact.
Strategies: Governments Malfunction and the Markets Place Their Bets
Financial markets will put a price on anything. They are trying to assess Britain’s looming exit from the European Union and the effects of political conflict in the United States, our columnist says.
DealBook: Chilling Davos: A Bleak Warning on Global Division and Debt
An influential financier says investors should pay heed to growing risks and social tensions — a message resonating at the World Economic Forum.
Michael Flynn, Stocks, Les Moonves: Your Tuesday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
Global Markets Fall After a Wall Street Sell-Off Spurred by Trump Tweets
Uncertainty over the stability of a trade war truce between Washington and Beijing has renewed investor worries about global growth prospects.
Stocks Rise After U.S. and China Agree to Halt Escalation of Trade War
Despite a deal between President Trump and President Xi Jinping, concerns that the peace may not last tempered investor enthusiasm.
Stocks Fall, Wiping Out Gains for 2018
Worries about the tech industry added to broader concerns, including the impact of the trade war between the U.S. and China.