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Brexit talks head for late showdown

Bloomberg Theresa May and the European Union are heading for a high-stakes, last-minute gamble that will decide whether the UK leaves the bloc with or without a deal, people familiar with both sides said. On March 21 — just a week before Britain is due to exit the EU — the prime minister will have the chance to win a ...

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Trump leaves Macron doubting US commitment to Nato

Bloomberg On a damp Tuesday evening in December, most of France was focused on the Yellow-Vest crisis that had seen demonstrators smashing up Paris. But holed up in his Elysee palace, President Emmanuel Macron and his team were dealing with a greater threat to the status quo not just in France, but across the western world. A White House contact ...

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Stocks advance as trade hopes grow; dollar steady

Bloomberg Stocks extended gains around the globe on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signaled a more conciliatory stance towards China, fueling hopes of a breakthrough in the trade war when talks get underway later in the week. The dollar edged higher along with Treasuries. Futures on the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones climbed as investors awaited earnings reports from ...

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