Bloomberg Volkswagen AG warned that it will take a huge effort to meet its profit goals this year, as the world’s largest automaker battles trade tensions and stricter emissions rules. Tougher pollution-testing procedures, aimed at preventing a repeat of Volkswagen’s diesel-cheating scandal, will take effect next month and lead to delivery delays. The German manufacturer is also bracing for higher ...

Bloomberg UK manufacturing growth slowed more than expected last month, casting doubt on the strength of the economy as Bank of England policy makers hold their crunch meeting. IHS Markit’s Purchasing Managers Index for the industry fell to a three-month low of 54 in July, from 54.3 in June, the firm said in a report. The reading was below economists’ ...

Bloomberg The White House isn’t actively considering the Treasury Department’s push to issue a rule that would slash tax bills for investors who have investment income, according to a person familiar with the discussions. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told the New York Times earlier this month that his agency was looking at whether it could sidestep Congress to allow capital ...