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Sweden's central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at zero at a policy meeting next week and is not expected to alter its stance for the foreseeable future, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Friday that a U.S. decision to impose "Section 232" national security tariffs on cars and auto parts imported from the European Union is on pause amid attempts to reach a U.S.-EU trade deal.

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that China would still meet its Phase 1 trade deal purchasing targets despite delays linked to the coronavirus, White House adviser Larry Kudlow told Bloomberg Television on Friday.

U.S. stock index futures retreated on Friday following a four-day run this week that lifted the Wall Street's main indexes to record highs, with attention turning to the crucial monthly jobs report.

Britain's decision to eschew U.S. concerns and grant China-based Huawei Technologies a limited role in its 5G network will not hinder efforts to reach a U.S.-UK trade deal, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Friday.

HONG KONG: The coronavirus epidemic has claimed its first big M&A deal, with Macau casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment pulling the plug on a stake purchase in Australia's Crown Resorts, citing a plunge in traveller numbers and casino closures. Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, has ...

Tidjane Thiam is unlikely to quietly retire after his abrupt exit as chief executive of Credit Suisse , some of those who have worked with him predict.

Shares of Uber Technologies Inc rose on Friday after the ride-hailing company laid out an ambitious plan to be profitable by the end of 2020, a year ahead of its previous target as it tries to squash Wall Street doubts over its long-term viability.

BERLIN: The organisers of a major telecoms industry conference in Barcelona at the end of this month said on Friday it would still go ahead, as Ericsson of Sweden become the second major exhibitor to pull out due to the coronavirus outbreak. Telecoms industry group GSMA regretted Ericsson's ......

Sweden's digital minister stressed Ericsson's importance for jobs and technology in Europe on Friday after a U.S. official suggested the United States buy stakes in the telecoms gear maker or Finland's Nokia to counter Huawei's dominance in 5G.