The ANZ reported that commodity prices grew 1.2% month-over-month in March, following the preceding month's rise of 2.8%
The Australian Industry Group reported on Thursday that its Services Index rose to 56.9 in March from the prior month's 54.0.
Ford Motor stated that it encouraged Chinese and the US governments to cooperate on resolving trade issues, as China retaliated with the list of duties after the US imposed new tariffs.
Apple stated that it hired an artificial intelligence executive, who previously worked at Google, aiming to boost the company's Siri voice assistant and other offerings.
PSA, the maker of Peugeot, unveiled intention to increase output at the company's Vauxhall van factory in the UK, in a bid to encourage concessions in labour talks.
The Institute of Supply Management stated that the US non-manufacturing PMI declined to 58.8 in March after 59.5 points registered in the prior month.
General Motors is expected to cease production of the company's Chevrolet Sonic Subcompact production this year, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing sources.
The US services sector revealed softer activity in March, diminished by a decline in new orders. Meanwhile, private employers kept a brisk hiring pace.
France is likely to diminish the number of its lawmakers by 30% and 15% of parliament members are expected to be elected through a system of proportional representation in 2022 elections.
Volkswagen announced plans for production of SUV in Brazil, expecting the rebound in the market of Latin America, despite the cautious stance from Honda and other rivals.
New orders for the US-made goods increased broadly in February, fuelled by strong demand for a range of products, suggesting strengthening in the country's manufacturing sector.
Apple started to work on curved screens and touchless control for the company's future iPhones, Bloomberg stated, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Markit report showed that the UK construction PMI was at 47.0 in March after a 50.9 reading in the prior month, indicating that activity in the sector slowed in the reported period.
Euro zone's inflation revealed 1.4% growth pace in March, following three consecutive months of decreases, the preliminary report showed.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday blamed Washington for supporting the Islamic State insurgents in Syria, calling on the other countries to respect Syria's independence.
On Wednesday, a fire broke out in a shopping centre in the eastern Moscow, killing at least one person, the news agency TASS reported.
On Wednesday, Apple arrived in Brazil with its mobile payment service Apple Pay and exclusive partnership with the country's biggest private lender Itaú Unibanco Holding.
North Korea's Foreign Minister is set to arrive in Moscow next week for a meeting with his Russian counterpart scheduled for April 10, Russia's Foreign Ministry stated.
Denmark's tax authorities urged about 1,2K ex-Uber drivers to pay additional tax worth $1.96M for 2014 and 2015, amid tax avoidance findings.
The Chief Executive of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify before the US House Commerce Committee in a week, on April 11, the panel stated on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that it had expelled the Hungarian diplomat in tit-for-tat move amid the ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal case.
Shares of Boeing plunged 7.2% on Wednesday, following China's announcement that it will impose its own tariffs on US goods imports, which also included aircraft, in retaliation .
The US-based hedge fund Elliott Management has urged Hyundai Motor Group to make more rapid reforms in the management, as its stake in the South Korean company is worth $1B.
Oil prices dropped on Wednesday in response to China imposing tariffs on several US products, thus increasing the possibility of a trade war.