Japan steel industry urges US to make careful trade decision
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters): Japan's steel industry said on Monday the US Commerce Department proposal to President Donald Trump to impose curbs on steel imports violate the principles of free trade, calling for Washington to make a careful and appropriate decision.The US Commerce Department recommended on Friday that Trump impose...
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Oil prices surge to two-week high
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters): Oil prices hit their highest level in nearly two weeks on Monday, lifted by a global equity market recovery and tensions in the Middle East, although concerns of rising US production tempered gains.European shares rose for a fourth straight session, with global stocks set for a...
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Meridiana becomes Air Italy
Italian airline Meridiana has unveiled its new Air Italy branding, alongside plans for rapid expansion, reports Business Traveller.The Air Italy name was previously used by a subsidiary of Meridiana, but will now be the brand for the group as a whole, with a new livery similar in colour to that...
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Gold steady as dollar tries to regain footing
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters): Gold prices were mostly flat on Monday as the dollar clawed back some recent losses and stocks rose, but US inflation fears kept buyers in the metal.Spot gold was flat at $1,347.31 an ounce at 1124 GMT.The metal rose 2.4 per cent last week in its...
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