Trump’s tariffs in legal limbo

Trump’s tariffs in legal limbo

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How will the Democrats’ sweep shape policy and markets?

Washington will have trouble getting things done with a gridlocked government after this week’s midterm elections, but it’s hard to tell whether US President Donald Trump will use the defeat as a chance to soften his foreign policy stance. Plus, investors are feeling optimistic a ...  Show more

The Democrats’ moment of truth

The Democrats score massive wins in the US midterm elections, bond investors are feeling optimistic about the make-up of the next Congress, and Qatar’s state-owned energy company is on track to become the world’s biggest buyer of US liquefied natural gas by early next decade. Plu ...  Show more

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