International Economic
US oil inventories rise above five-year average, DoE says
US crude oil stockpiles pushed above their five-year average last week helped by a jump in net imports.
US Commerce Secretary says China trade talks are on 'hiatus'
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross claimed that trade talks with China had been put on pause on Wednesday, but denied that the two parties had reached an impasse.
US housing starts fall more than expected in September
US housing starts fell by more-than-expected last month, dragged lower by those for homes containing five or more family units.
Europe's car manufacturers' sales slump, urge Brexit deal
Europe’s leading car producers have warned of surging costs if the UK quits the European Union without a deal, as figures published Wednesday revealed new car registrations had crashed.
May to urge EU leaders to give ground on Irish border issue
The UK Prime Minister will address EU leaders at a crucial Brexit summit in Brussels on Wednesday, urging them to keep the door open to negotiations and give ground on the Irish border issue.