Global stock indices surged higher on Monday, as the global markets were looking forward to the resumption of trade negotiations between the United States and China.
On Monday, the value of the Swiss Franc experienced a sudden flash crash. Namely, the pair experienced a brief one percent drop caused by large orders being executed in a climate of low liquidity.
The German Justice Minister Katarina Barley stated on Monday that creation of hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland as a result of Brexit was unacceptable.
The EU Economic Commissioner Pierre Moscovici stated on Monday that the member states must be prepared for all Brexit scenarios.
The European Central Bank's Vice President Luis de Guindos stated on Monday that core inflation in the Euro Zone is expected to surge in the mid term.
The UAE Economy Minister Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri stated on Monday that the UK has tried to start negotiations on post-Brexit trade agreement with his country and other regional states.
On Monday, crude oil prices edged lower by 1%, as the world's biggest oil producer and the global financial markets were pulled down by concerns.
According to a major poll, the Australian conservative government is set for a crushing electoral defeat, ahead of the country's national election.
Asian shares began the new week with a decline, as investors and traders worries about global economic growth.
According to forecasts by 14 analysts, Taiwan's exports are likely to have decreased by 2.93% in January from a year before.
The Chairman of Australian Future Fund Peter Costello stated on Monday that the simultaneous resignation of both National Australia Bank's Chairman and CEO was "not good practice".
The price of two Middle East sour сrude benchmarks, DME Oman and Dubai, has surpassed the price of sweet Brent, as the US imposed sanctions on Venezuela and Saudi Arabia cut production more than expected.
Today the US President Donald Trump is expected to sing an executive order presupposing allocation of more federal funds in research and development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Two American destroyers sailed within 12 miles from disputed islands in the South China Sea, a source in Washington reported on Monday.
The 2016 Brexit referendum spurred the UK companies into higher investments in the EU countries markedly, an academic study revealed.
Apollo Global Management was nearing a roughly $3B agreement to acquire Cox Enterprises' 14 TV stations, the largest of deals the firm was lining up to become the force in the US broadcasting, sources familiar with the matter stated.
The UK and Switzerland are set to sign an agreement to proceed with trading over preferential terms after Brexit, protecting countries' trade relationships.
China's catering and retail enterprises earned more than $148.3B over the Lunar New Year holiday, defying the economic slump to rise 8.5% from 2018, the Commerce Ministry stated.
On Sunday, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced a new tax and loan benefits to boost the country's birth rate.
Oman Chlorine has announced the inauguration of a new plant in the industrial city of Mesaieed, the investment cost of the project was not disclosed.
South Korea's Blue House said on Sunday that President Moon Jae-in would consult with the US President Donald Trump about the 2nd summit between the United States and North Korea.
The US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Trade Rep Robert Lighthizer would meet with China's Vice Premier Liu He on February 14 and 15 for a fresh round of high-level trade talks.
On Sunday, the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Hungary plans to keep economic growth 2% above the EU average.
On Sunday, tens of thousands gathered in Madrid for a protest by right-wing parties to opposed the Spanish government plan to ease tension in the Catalonia region.