Économie
U.S. imposes further Iran sanctions in response to missile strikes
Donald Trump discussd the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani at an election rally in OH last night. The House will vote on a resolution to limit Trump's military actions in Iran. The Iraqi prime minister said his country rejects all violations against its sovereignty, including the barrage of ballistic missiles that Iranian forces fired targeting against us troops in Iraq and als... [Full Article...]
Allemagne : la méga-usine Tesla validée par les autorités régionales
Le patron de Tesla , qui a vu ses ventes progresser de 50% l'an dernier, a participé à une remise des clés de Model 3 " made in China ", dont la production vient de démarrer. Outre cette usine , Tesla a annoncé l'ouverture d'un centre de design et d'ingénierie à Berlin. Tesla représente déjà 30 % du marché européen de voitures électriques à batteries, d'après Matthias Schmidt, un ana... [Full Article...]
US Stocks Hit Record Highs Amid Perceived De-Escalation of Iran Conflict
The United States and China also moved toward an interim deal in their trade war. Domestic jobs increased by 145,000 last month, below the forecast for a 164,000 rise, the USA government data showed, as the pace of hiring remained more than enough to keep the longest economic expansion in history on track. [Full Article...]
U.S. vs Iran: Russia’s Putin, Turkey’s Erdogan declare position on war
Since the killings, rival Shia political leaders in Iraq have called for USA troops to be expelled from the country in an unusual show of unity among factions that have squabbled for months. To make that point, Putin and Assad visited the Syrian capital's landmark Umayyad Mosque in the walled Old City together, where he viewed the tomb of John the Baptist who is sacred to both Christians and Mus... [Full Article...]
Fugitive auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn to hold press conference
Carlos Ghosn went on the attack against Japan's criminal justice system less than two weeks after becoming the world's most famous fugitive with a daring escape to Lebanon. Japan and Lebanon have no extradition treaty, meaning Ghosn can not be handed over to Japan to face trail without Lebanon agreeing. His trial was expected to start in April, but it is unlikely that he will return to Japan ... [Full Article...]
Carlos Ghosn escape: Turkish suspects appear at Istanbul court
Representatives for the Ghosn family did not immediately respond to a request for comment. She was banned from meeting her husband after he eas released on bail due to fears it might jeopardise the case. The company called for those who facilitated Ghosn's flight to be fully prosecuted. Other charges of breach of trust involve Nissan money allegedly diverted to Ghosn for personal gain, includi... [Full Article...]
Petrol, diesel prices up in India as US strike roils oil market
According to the Indian Oil website, after the revised rates came into effect on Saturday morning, the price of petrol in Delhi was Rs 75.45 per liter, Rs 81.04 per liter in Mumbai, Rs 78.04 per liter in Kolkata and Rs 78.39 per liter in Chennai. [Full Article...]
United Kingdom would not back USA bombing of Iran cultural sites - No 10
However, Iran said that its cooperation with the IAEA "will continue as before". He said any US military action won't break the laws of armed conflict, adding that the current administration has changed its strategy about how it combats threats from Iran. [Full Article...]
Tesla plans to produce 500,000 cars a year in Germany
A company representative on Thursday said that Tesla will deliver its first China-made Model 3 sedans to the public on January 7. Tesla had a bumpy ride in 2019, but the turnaround, though, has been impressive with TSLA stock up over 80% since the start of October. [Full Article...]
Wheel takes flight after falling off Air Canada plane
The arrival back in Montreal was uneventful and Jazz, Air Canada's largest regional contractor, praised the crew but didn't say why the wheel fell off. Emergency crews were on the scene but, fortunately, no injuries were reported. The aircraft, a Dash 8-300 model, has three sets of wheels - at the left, right and front of the plane. [Full Article...]
Qantas the Safest 2020
The aviation portal has also rated the ten safest low-priced carriers in the world. While WestJet is representing the low-priced carriers, for the overall ranking of the top 20 safest airlines, no Canadian airlines made the list. Air Arabia, Flybe, Frontier, HK Express, IndiGo, Jetblue, Volaris, Vueling, Westjet, and Wizz. "All airlines have incidents every day and many are aircraft manufactur... [Full Article...]
Hong Kong's retail sales continued to drop in November
Hong Kong has been battered by almost seven months of unrest - its biggest political crisis in decades -which has seen millions come out on the streets demanding greater democratic freedoms. "Since the outbreak of anti-extradition protests, Beijing has been trying to rein in Hong Kong", and "it's not clear why a strongman like him was not picked earlier". [Full Article...]
Carlos Ghosn aurait conclu un accord avec la plateforme — Netflix
Au sujet d'une éventuelle extradition, la France a affirmé une nouvelle fois sa position: Carlos Ghosn ne serait pas envoyé vers le Japon s'il se présentait un jour en France, a répété la secrétaire d'État à l'Économie Agnès Pannier-Runacher sur BFMTV ce jeudi. [Full Article...]
Oil jumps to $69 as USA kills Iran’s Soleimani
Randy Ollenberger, managing director of oil and gas equity research at BMO Capital Markets, says there are fears that an escalation in conflict could affect Saudi Arabian output or lead to problems with oil shipments through the region. On average in Alabama, the price of regular unleaded fuel was up just under 1 cent compared to Thursday. "The Iranian retaliation could take the form of a quick ... [Full Article...]
Vital American Targets in Region Within Reach: Iranian Commander
People attend a protest against the killing of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in Tehran, Iran , on January 3, 2020. Phillip Smyth, a US-based specialist on Shiite armed groups, described the killing as "the most major decapitation strike that the United States has ever pulled off". [Full Article...]
Oil prices up 3 pct with tensions in Middle East
Benchmark Brent crude rose by 0.55 percent to 66.36 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( WTI) crude futures were up 0.3 percent at $61.24 per barrel. Market participants will await the more definitive inventory data from the US Energy Information Administration, due to be published later Friday. January also marks scheduled start of deeper output cuts by OPEC and allies . [Full Article...]
Wall Street gets 2020 off to a solid start with more records
Wall Street appeared headed for a slightly lower open on light trading. Advanced Micro Devices was up by 7.1% while Taiwan Semiconductor and Micron Technology both gained more than 3%. The Dow registered its biggest such gain in almost four weeks, and the Nasdaq its greatest in nearly three months. The move to inject fresh stimulus into the Chinese economy boosted equity markets around the globe. [Full Article...]
Rose McGowan Apologizes to Iran for Soleimani Death
Iraqi state television had said they were US air strikes. China and other countries have appealed for restraint to be exercised in the wake of the killing. Qassem enjoyed direct support from Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran. Earlier, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif described the killing as "an act of global terrorism". [Full Article...]
Gold surges after Iranian general killed by US
Bullion market participants expect prices of gold to touch ₹45,000 per 10 gm in the near future, even as spot prices jumped by more than ₹1,000 per 10 gm on Friday to touch ₹41,000 in Mumbai's Zaveri Bazaar. South Africa's rand was weaker early on Friday, continuing a trend from the previous session, as investors fled risky assets after a US air strike on Baghdad airport killed a top Iranian mil... [Full Article...]
Global Markets Fall, Mideast Tensions Flare, Oil Prices Spike 4%
If sustained, the rise in oil prices could push the cost of gasoline, heating fuel and electricity higher, potentially dragging on the global economy at a time when it is already slowing. "The U.S. bears responsibility for all consequences of its rogue adventurism", Zarif said on Twitter. Randy Ollenberger, managing director of oil and gas equity research at BMO Capital Markets, says there are f... [Full Article...]