From the BBC World Service… Criminal charges are unveiled in the long-running 1MDB scandal. Fresh Italian political uncertainty ripples through markets. Plus, it’s another weekend of peaceful protests in Hong Kong.
China’s exports rise despite trade feud. Chevron moves to offset its environmental impact. Workers try to save shipyard famous for building The Titanic.
Walmart employees walk out over gun sales. Employers increasingly look into active shooter insurance. The U.S. levies secondary sanctions against Venezuela.
Glencore shutters the world’s biggest copper mine. Three more global central banks slash interest rates. The U.N. warns one-third of Zimbabweans will need food aid before the next harvest amid drought and economic crisis.
Investors weren’t mad at China Tuesday. Is the U.S. allegation of currency manipulation even valid? Online retailers are in back-to-school mode. The state of Uber and Lyft.
The U.S. has officially accused China of being one. A major global hotel group says the U.S.-China trade feud is having an impact on growth prospects. Big data helps business deal with unpredictable climate patterns.
