On Monday, Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese Economy Minister, stated he was set for a meeting with Robert Lighthizer, the US Trade Representative, on August 1 in Washington.
Blackstone Group is planning to announce the merger deal between its majority-held financial data company Refinitiv and the London Stock Exchange as soon as this week; however, the tie-up might face a long-lasting antitrust review, Reuters reported.
BlackRock has entered advanced talks to sign a takeover deal with Cofense, the US cyber security company, after the US national security panel called on Pamplona Capital Management to sell a stake in the firm, according to Reuters.
On Sunday, the US President Donald Trump stated he would select the Representative John Ratcliffe as a nominee for the role of a new US Spy Chief, to replace the current head of the national intelligence Dan Coats.
Trade negotiators of the United States and China have moved to Shanghai this week to hold their first in-person negotiations since the G20 truce that took place last month, as two countries are struggling to resolve the dispute over their trade war.
On Monday, Masayoshi Son, Japan's SoftBank Group CEO, stated that the company would invest $2.0B in the ride-hailing app Grab, helping the Southeast Asian tech firm to set up its second headquarters in Jakarta.
Consulting and software firm First Derivatives Plc announced on Sunday that its CEO Brian Conlon has died from cancer.
According to sources familiar with the matter, BlackRock Inc is considering full acquisition of Cofense Inc after the CFIUS ordered Pamplona Capital Management LLP to get rid of its stake.
The US House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler stated on Sunday that Democrats did not set any deadline for the pursuit of Donald Trump's impeachment, including the beginning of 2020 presidential election.
According to sources with the knowledge of the matter, the expected merger between Refinitiv and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) would face a long, fundamental review by antitrust authorities.
The Chinese National Development and Reform Commission stated on Sunday that the country has accepted nearly 2M tonnes of soybeans from the US in July as a sign of a goodwill in light of the upcoming trade negotiations in Shanghai.
The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated on Sunday that he hoped "familiarity" of the new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson would help the countries to improve bilateral relations.
Director General of the Chinese Department of Arms Control Fu Cong stated on Sunday that all parties to the Iran nuclear deal wanted to keep it alive and would stand against the US decision to re-impose sanctions.
An Iranian official Abbas Araqchi stated on Sunday that an emergency meeting between the country's parties devoted to the Iran nuclear deal was "constructive".
The UK Junior Treasury Secretary Rishi Sunak stated on Sunday that the government could afford increased spending in order to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.
Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO), Saudi Arabian state grain buyer, stated on Sunday that the next phase of its flour mills sale would start on Wednesday.
The British Prime Minister's supporter Michael Gove stated on Sunday that the government assumed that the EU would not change its position and, accordingly, started preparations for a no-deal Brexit.
Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization, stated on Sunday that the country would renew activities at its Arak nuclear reactor.
Saudi Basic Industries Corp CEO Yousef al-Benyan stated on Sunday that the company is satisfied with its 25% stake in Swiss chemicals company Clariant and had no plans to take over it.
The Finance Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday that the government would review a plan to issue overseas sovereign bonds.
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) plans to buy software company Refinitiv for $27B in an attempt to boost revenues and extend its global reach.
According to the Observer, the former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond met with the opposition Labour Party to discuss ways to halt a no-deal Brexit.
According to David Sassoli, the European Union Parliament President, Italy has promised to complete a high-speed rail link connecting the French city of Lyon with Turin.
The Bank of Russia has cut its lending rate to 7.25% from a previous value of 7.5% amid a slowdown in inflation, the central bank reports.