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12:29am, 15th May, 2019

China's retail sales growth falls to 16-year low as trade war risks rise

China on Wednesday reported surprisingly weaker growth in retail sales and industrial output for April, adding pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus as the trade war with the United States escalates.

Nobel winner warns UK of U.S.-style inequality risks

2:48am, 14th May, 2019

UK

Nobel winner warns UK of U.S.-style inequality risks

Britain risks following the rise in inequality seen in the United States which could weaken democracy, a Nobel Prize-winning economist said on Tuesday at the launch of a major review into differences in income, education and health.

Trump's China trade stance has political risks as he seeks re-election

3:11pm, 12th May, 2019

Politics

Trump's China trade stance has political risks as he seeks re-election

When he ran for president in 2016, Donald Trump delighted crowds with his harsh rhetoric on China. As he runs for re-election in 2020, he is likely to keep talking tough, but the reception - at least in some key states - may not be as euphoric.

Sudan risks counter coup without deal on transition: opposition leader

10:11am, 25th April, 2019

World

Sudan risks counter coup without deal on transition: opposition leader

Sudan could face a counter coup if military rulers and the opposition do not reach agreement on a handover of power to civilians, leading opposition figure and former prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi said on Thursday.

Oil prices up above 1 percent on strong U.S. economic data, Libya supply risks

1:31pm, 5th April, 2019

Business

Oil prices up above 1 percent on strong U.S. economic data, Libya supply risks

Oil prices climbed more than 1 percent on Friday as strong U.S. employment data tempered fears that global crude demand might weaken, and on expectations that an escalating conflict in Libya could tighten oil supplies.

Trump's Golan move boosts Netanyahu but long-term risks for Israel

9:52am, 25th March, 2019

World

Trump's Golan move boosts Netanyahu but long-term risks for Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump's call for recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights was manna from heaven for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu two weeks before an election.

Powell: Fed not in 'any hurry' to change rates amid global risks - tv

7:42pm, 10th March, 2019

Business

Powell: Fed not in 'any hurry' to change rates amid global risks - tv

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Sunday the U.S. central bank does "not feel any hurry" to change the level of interest rates again as it watches how a slowing global economy affects local conditions in the United States.

Northern Ireland firms warn of economic, social risks from no-deal Brexit

7:18pm, 9th March, 2019

Business

Northern Ireland firms warn of economic, social risks from no-deal Brexit

Northern Ireland businesses urged British lawmakers on Sunday to seek a compromise over the country's departure from the European Union and avoid the economic and social risks the province faces in crashing out of the bloc without a deal.

Democrats weigh risks of pushing tax probe into Trump's businesses

6:31am, 8th March, 2019

Politics

Democrats weigh risks of pushing tax probe into Trump's businesses

Congressional Democrats are debating whether to expand the scope of their inquiry into President Donald Trump's taxes to include his business tax returns along with his personal returns, a risky step seen by some as crucial to effective oversigh...

Venezuela's Guaido risks arrest as he returns home to defy Maduro

11:52am, 4th March, 2019

World

Venezuela's Guaido risks arrest as he returns home to defy Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido plans to risk arrest by returning home on Monday, after he ignored a court-imposed travel ban and toured Latin American countries to boost support for his campaign to oust President Nicolas Maduro.

JPMorgan keeps key profit goal, cautious on U.S. recession risks

3:04pm, 26th February, 2019

Business

JPMorgan keeps key profit goal, cautious on U.S. recession risks

JPMorgan Chase & Co, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, said on Tuesday it expects to face rising costs for deposits, a key part of its business, and slowing global economic growth.

HSBC's 2018 profit misses estimates; China weakness poses growth risks

12:12am, 19th February, 2019

Business

HSBC's 2018 profit misses estimates; China weakness poses growth risks

HSBC Holdings Plc posted on Tuesday a 15.9 percent rise in 2018 profit, supported by business growth in its core markets of Asia and Britain, but market weakness in the fourth quarter resulted in the bank missing street estimates.

Brexit row risks ruining PM May's date with parliament

11:57am, 14th February, 2019

UK

Brexit row risks ruining PM May's date with parliament

British Prime Minister Theresa May could be defeated in parliament on Thursday over her plan to renegotiate the Brexit deal, undermining her pledge to the European Union that, with changes, she can get the agreement approved.

UK PM May: Getting rid of me risks delaying Brexit

7:46am, 18th November, 2018

World

UK PM May: Getting rid of me risks delaying Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday toppling her would risk delaying Brexit and she would not let talk of a leadership challenge distract her from a critical week of negotiations.

UK health service risks 350,000 staff gap by 2030 - thinktanks

3:44am, 15th November, 2018

UK

UK health service risks 350,000 staff gap by 2030 - thinktanks

Lack of staff now represents a bigger challenge to Britain's health service than funding and the system could face a 350,000 personnel shortage by 2030, leading health thinktanks warned on Thursday.

Dollar jumps on Europe risks, Fed bets; stocks weaken amid tech nerves

12:23pm, 12th November, 2018

Business

Dollar jumps on Europe risks, Fed bets; stocks weaken amid tech nerves

The U.S. dollar surged on Monday to its highest point in 16 months against a basket of currencies and world stocks fell broadly amid concern about political risks in Europe, while a drop in Apple shares added pressure to U.S. equities and tech shares...

Tusk says Poland risks following UK out of EU

1:29pm, 5th November, 2018

World

Tusk says Poland risks following UK out of EU

European Council President Donald Tusk urged his fellow Poles on Monday to "come to their senses" over Poland's place within the EU, saying it could otherwise end up following Britain's example and tumble out of the bloc.

No-deal Brexit risks travel chaos, nightmare at airports: IATA

10:38am, 24th October, 2018

World

No-deal Brexit risks travel chaos, nightmare at airports: IATA

A no-deal Brexit could wreak chaos for travelers and a nightmare at airports, global airline industry body IATA warned, calling on British and European Union aviation authorities to put in place a plan to avoid such a worst-case scenario.

In Arizona Senate race, Republican's embrace of Trump carries risks

11:52pm, 28th August, 2018

US

In Arizona Senate race, Republican's embrace of Trump carries risks

Republican U.S. Representative Martha McSally's embrace of President Donald Trump and his agenda paid off on Tuesday, when the Arizonan beat back conservative challengers for her party's nomination in a crucial U.S. Senate race.

PwC failed to flag BHS risks ahead of retailer's collapse - regulator

7:20am, 15th August, 2018

UK

PwC failed to flag BHS risks ahead of retailer's collapse - regulator

PwC should have flagged significant doubts over the future of BHS in an audit that was completed just days before the loss-making UK retailer was sold for a token one pound in 2015, ahead of its collapse a year later, a regulator said on Wednesday.

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China's retail sales growth falls to 16-year low as trade war risks rise

Nobel winner warns UK of U.S.-style inequality risks

Trump's China trade stance has political risks as he seeks re-election

Sudan risks counter coup without deal on transition: opposition leader

Oil prices up above 1 percent on strong U.S. economic data, Libya supply risks

Trump's Golan move boosts Netanyahu but long-term risks for Israel

Powell: Fed not in 'any hurry' to change rates amid global risks - tv

Northern Ireland firms warn of economic, social risks from no-deal Brexit

Democrats weigh risks of pushing tax probe into Trump's businesses

Venezuela's Guaido risks arrest as he returns home to defy Maduro

JPMorgan keeps key profit goal, cautious on U.S. recession risks

HSBC's 2018 profit misses estimates; China weakness poses growth risks

Brexit row risks ruining PM May's date with parliament

UK PM May: Getting rid of me risks delaying Brexit

UK health service risks 350,000 staff gap by 2030 - thinktanks

Dollar jumps on Europe risks, Fed bets; stocks weaken amid tech nerves

Tusk says Poland risks following UK out of EU

No-deal Brexit risks travel chaos, nightmare at airports: IATA

In Arizona Senate race, Republican's embrace of Trump carries risks

PwC failed to flag BHS risks ahead of retailer's collapse - regulator

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

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