Sen. Sherrod Brown opposes Biden trade pick over ties to Chinese glass firm he touted
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is opposing President Biden’s selection of deputy U.S. trade representative, in part because the candidate’s lobbying firm is working for a Chinese glass company. It’s a move that took place a decade ago — even as Mr. Brown celebrated the acquisition of the company’s Ohio plant. White House Announced on January […]
Traders swoop on bitcoin 'cash and carry' trade after ETF launches – Financial Times
Unlock Editor's Digest for free FT editor Roula Khalaf has chosen her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Futures traders are jumping on the arrival of the first U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, stepping up lucrative bets on volatile movements in crypto-related prices. The number of Bitcoin futures contracts open at Chicago's CME Group rose […]
Post-Brexit trade deals: what’s been agreed and what could still come? | International trade
Negotiations on a trade deal between the UK and Canada have been suspended following disagreements over beef and cheese tariffs. Britain's ability to secure its own global free trade deal was touted as one of the big benefits of its decision to leave the EU, but progress has been mixed. Here we look at what […]
U.N. Warns Global Trade Being Strangled by Red Sea Attacks, War in Ukraine, and Low Panama Canal Water Levels
The United Nations warned consumers around the world on Friday to prepare to start paying more for almost everything, if they haven't already started. The grim prediction was that attacks in the Red Sea, the war in Ukraine, and the declining waters of the Panama Canal would disrupt global trade, and that the increased on-costs […]
NBA trade rumors: 4 players on the block, and the asking prices for them
There are two weeks left until the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline, but even with a flurry of early trades, the league's customary game of musical chairs is still far from over. Some potential sales teams are still demanding significant amounts of money for players on the block, playing a high-stakes game of chicken before […]
Musk says Chinese EVs will ‘demolish’ competitors without trade barriers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the Chinese electric car company will “defeat” competitors around the world without trade barriers. “In general, our view is that Chinese car companies are the most competitive car companies in the world, so we don't know what tariffs or trade barriers will be established,” Musk said at Tesla's […]
Terry Rozier trade grades for Heat, Hornets after deal for first round draft pick
The Miami Heat are looking to make another breakthrough in the NBA Playoffs after an incredible run to the NBA Finals as the No. 8 seed last season. With the arrival of a key addition to Miami who adds scoring and 3-point shooting, the Heat will once again be dreaming big. The Heat acquired Terry […]
How Filip Chytil return could alter Rangers’ trade deadline
Read what experts think about the Blueshirts Subscribe to Inside the Rangers with Larry Brooks, a weekly exclusive on Sports+. As trade deadline rumors begin to move, the Rangers received a positive update on what will ultimately determine how the club approaches March 8th. Filip Sitil has spent the past three weeks in his home […]
Quentin Grimes must tune out Knicks trade chatter: Tom Thibodeau
Quentin Grimes has been the subject of trade speculation in recent weeks, ever since the Knicks dealt RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley in the OG Anunoby deal with the Raptors in late December. As Stephen Bondy reported, while the Knicks are pursuing Grimes, Tom Thibodeau wants the third-year guard to stop chatting ahead of the […]
Padres ‘won’ Juan Soto trade with Yankees
Michael King called Juan Soto “one of the top three players right now,” but the former Yankees right-hander was among the group signed by San Diego in December in exchange for the superstar outfielder. believes the new team believes in their team and the trade worked out. “I'll keep praising you. [Padres general manager] I […]