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Wall Street points to more losses as oil, bond yields rise and odds of a Fed rate hike increase

Wall Street points to more losses as oil, bond yields rise and odds of a Fed rate hike increase

Wall Street futures are sliding but are off earlier lows with the opening bell approaching

AI stocks hold a bit steadier on Wall Street as investors looks ahead to Fed decision

AI stocks hold a bit steadier on Wall Street as investors looks ahead to Fed decision

Artificial-intelligence stocks are holding a bit steadier following their worldwide slide the day before, as Wall Street overall makes few big moves in the countdown to a decision coming from the Federal Reserve

President Trump Dismisses Chinese Spying Concerns, Citing Reciprocal Intelligence Activities

President Trump Dismisses Chinese Spying Concerns, Citing Reciprocal Intelligence Activities

President Trump on Sunday dismissed concerns regarding a report that Chinese entities provided satellite imagery to Iran before a missile attack that killed three U.S. troops. Speaking aboard Air Force One, President Trump stated that China "spies on us" just as "we spy on them." The Wall Street Journal report, which Reuters could not immediately verify, alleged that Chinese entities supplied high-resolution satellite imagery of Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan to Iran prior to the July 17 missile attack. When asked if he would raise the issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping during an upcoming meeting, President Trump did not directly answer, instead equating the surveillance activities of both nations. He reiterated his belief that President Xi has "behaved reasonably well" and that the U.S. also behaves "reasonably well."

President Trump's Approach to Xi Jinping Undermines U.S. Taiwan Policy

President Trump's Approach to Xi Jinping Undermines U.S. Taiwan Policy

President Trump's upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24 at the White House is generating concerns among U.S. foreign policy experts regarding its potential impact on Taiwan's security. Critics suggest that President Trump's 'deal-making instincts' and perceived disinterest in strategic nuances could lead to concessions on Taiwan. This follows a pattern observed in his second term, where his rhetoric and actions have been interpreted as a shift away from the long-standing U.S. policy of 'strategic ambiguity' towards Taiwan. During a previous meeting in May, President Trump reportedly criticized Taiwan's leadership as 'dangerous separatists' and has viewed arms sales to Taiwan as a bargaining chip in negotiations with Beijing. This approach contrasts with past administrations that deliberately siloed Taiwan's defense from broader China policy, raising fears that the U.S. commitment to Taiwan's defense is weakening.

Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A new poll of over 35,000 people worldwide shows continued support for global cooperation and rising trust in international institutions, but less comfort with the United States or China taking leadership roles. In fact, many view both as a threat.

Trump downplays report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops

Trump downplays report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Sept 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday brushed aside a report that Iran acquired satellite images of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before an attack that killed three U.S. troops there in July.

Oil prices continue surge, rising 3% amid Saudi pipeline outage after attack

Oil prices continue surge, rising 3% amid Saudi pipeline outage after attack

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Oil prices continued their surge, rising more than 3% on Monday, after new strikes on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure and attacks on ships in the Middle East compounded supply concerns.

Global shares mostly decline and AI stocks plunge after calls to slow AI industry

Global shares mostly decline and AI stocks plunge after calls to slow AI industry

World shares have mostly declined, led by AI-related stocks, and U.S. futures have edged lower

Chinese defence forum set to open amid roiling regional tensions

Chinese defence forum set to open amid roiling regional tensions

By Greg Torode and Mei Mei Chu HONG KONG, Sept 14 (Reuters) - China's military leadership is expected to outline its aims for global security when it hosts its annual defence forum this week amid churning tensions in its own neighbourhood over Taiwan, the South China Sea and doubts about U.S.

Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role

Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role

(Corrects spelling of headline tag) NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled on Sunday initiatives in areas ranging from AI to trade to deepen cooperation among the "Greater BRICS" emerging economies, as Beijing seeks to weld the grouping into a practical platform for

Trump dismisses report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops

Trump dismisses report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Sept 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday brushed aside a report that Iran acquired satellite images of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before an attack that killed three U.S. troops there in July.

Diplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal

Diplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal

By Mohammed Ghobari , Nayera Abdallah and Bo Erickson ADEN/DUBAI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Middle East diplomacy appeared to falter heading into Monday with the postponement of a meeting between Iran and other Persian Gulf powers, while fresh attacks around the region's two most important oil transit