Bloomberg Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co forecast profit and sales short of analysts’ estimates as a trade spat between the US and China threatens global car sales already sputtering from weaker demand. Both reported results that underscore the challenges faced by automakers across the globe, from having to invest in electrification and self-driving cars, to struggles with tariffs ...

Bloomberg One of the world’s top steelmakers is tracking this week’s high-stakes trade talks in Washington, forecasting that a failure by the US and China to make progress to end their prolonged stand-off risks undercutting steel demand as mainland manufacturing would likely take a hit. “If it doesn’t get sorted out by the day after tomorrow, then we can see ...

Bloomberg Indian billionaire Dilip Shanghvi intends to stay invested in unprofitable wind-turbine maker Suzlon Energy Ltd even though the company’s financial health has worsened over the last few years. “If I look at outcome then clearly that investment hasn’t had a great outcome,” Shanghvi said in an interview in Mumbai, adding that Suzlon has to solve its own challenges. Shanghvi, ...