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US plans uranium import probe that may lead to tariffs

Bloomberg The Trump administration plans to open an investigation into whether uranium imports are harming national security, a move that could lead to tariffs on foreign shipments of the metal, said three people familiar with the matter. US uranium producers Energy Fuels Inc. and Ur-Energy Inc. filed a petition in January asking the Commerce Department to investigate the matter under ...

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Google fined $5bn by EU over Android

Bloomberg Google will be fined about $5 billion by the European Union (EU)over apps for Android mobile devices, setting a record for antitrust penalties, according to a person familiar with the EU decision. The penalty—the same amount the Netherlands contributes to the EU budget every year— is due to be announced by EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager at 1 pm ...

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UK inflation stays at 2.4% as stores discount clothing

Bloomberg UK inflation unexpectedly held at 2.4 percent last month as cheaper clothing and computer games offset the rising cost of filling up a vehicle. The pound weakened as investors pared bets that the Bank of England will raise interest rates next month. Consumer prices were unchanged from May, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday. Annual inflation was ...

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