politics

By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican airline Viva Aerobus believes the U.S. government’s pause on reviewing a proposed tie-up with Nevada-based Allegiant Air is political rather than technical, the Mexican carrier’s chief executive said on Wednesday. U.S. regulators suspended the review of the joint venture last year, citing…

Given the current backdrop marked by political turmoil and the upcoming U.S. elections, Wells Fargo strategists believe investors should keep their focus on economic trends rather than the unpredictable outcomes of the political landscape. “The economy’s trend seems to be a clearer signal for an investor than trying to predict…

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – U.S. bond futures slipped and the dollar firmed on Monday as investors wagered the attack on U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump made his victory more likely, while injecting a whole new level of political uncertainty into markets. A holiday in Japan made for thin…

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asia shares were subdued on Monday in a countdown for U.S. price data that investors hope will show a renewed moderation in inflation, while markets were on alert for possible Japanese intervention as the dollar tested the 160 yen barrier. Geopolitics also loomed large,…