19 December 2018, Wednesday NewsLatest News On 19 December 2018, Wednesday High-flying investment bankers, reclusive billionaires, and 'The Wolf of Wall Street': a guide to the major players in Malaysia's 1MDB scandal12/19/2018 11:57 PM S&P 500 pares gains, Nasdaq turns negative after Fed statement12/19/2018 11:50 PM Here's what spooked the market about the Fed today12/19/2018 11:49 PM Banker in court over alleged N600,000 fraud - Vanguard News Nigeria12/19/2018 11:47 PM Commissions of Inquiry — South Africa’s Pursuit of...12/19/2018 11:41 PM Fed hike leaves Powell exposed in multiple ways12/19/2018 11:37 PM US Federal Reserve raises interest rates but lowers forecasts12/19/2018 11:29 PM Irish Ferries decision to halt Rosslare service believed to be due to market12/19/2018 11:28 PM Obamacare sign ups fell only slightly this year, despite Trump, GOP efforts to undermine the health law12/19/2018 11:00 PM CMA moots price caps to tackle £4bn 'loyalty penalty'. Good12/19/2018 10:47 PM Philip Cross: StatsCan just exposed how worthless ‘green’ industries are to Canada’s economy12/19/2018 10:37 PM Stocks give up gains after Fed raises interest rates12/19/2018 10:35 PM U.S. stocks turn lower as Fed lifts interest rates, signals 'some further gradual' increases needed12/19/2018 10:25 PM For centuries Japan has resisted migrants. Now that has to change12/19/2018 10:21 PM Breakingviews TV: Buyout blues12/19/2018 10:19 PM Fed raises interest rates while trimming forecast for 2019 hikes to two12/19/2018 10:18 PM Fed raises interest rates and signals two more in 201912/19/2018 10:17 PM Buhari has done 'terrible job' managing Nigerian economy - Atiku - Premium Times Nigeria12/19/2018 10:17 PM Square makes a second attempt to break into banking12/19/2018 10:17 PM In Stormy Markets, Berkshire Hathaway Stock Can Be a Haven12/19/2018 10:16 PM Here's how much you would have made investing $1,000 in Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and 19 other major companies back in the day12/19/2018 10:10 PM Five cookbooks that would make great last-minute Christmas presents12/19/2018 10:05 PM Federal Reserve hikes interest rates but cuts its outlook for U.S. economy in 201912/19/2018 10:04 PM Africa, Europe Must Collaborate To Advance Benefit Of Digital Economy - Osinbajo • Channels Television12/19/2018 9:54 PM Three Lessons The Markets Learned In 201812/19/2018 9:45 PM No IMF loan for SA - Lagarde12/19/2018 9:41 PM Nigeria unemployment rises to 23.1% in Q3 from 18.1% year earlier - stats office12/19/2018 9:16 PM Facebook slides after acknowledging it gave Netflix and Spotify access to user messages (FB) | Markets Insider12/19/2018 9:05 PM Altria Is Nearing a Deal to Take a 35% Stake in Juul12/19/2018 9:02 PM Indoor Cycling App Zwift Secures $120m Investment To Aid Esports Expansion12/19/2018 9:01 PM K-pop's BTS worth $3.6 billion a year to South Korea12/19/2018 8:59 PM Facebook plummets on a booming day for tech following burst of bad news12/19/2018 8:57 PM Forget the stock market, you should really be worried about your job12/19/2018 8:49 PM Wall Street rises ahead of Fed interest rate decision12/19/2018 8:25 PM Who’s right about the economy: Trump or the Federal Reserve?12/19/2018 8:18 PM Squeezed By U.S. Sanctions, Iran Has Had An Especially Bad 201812/19/2018 8:16 PM 2019: Buhari, APC lack knowledge of economy, says Atiku - Vanguard News Nigeria12/19/2018 8:15 PM Kudos to Trump for banning bump stocks. Can Congress dig up the courage to follow suit?12/19/2018 8:15 PM With an eye on China, Germany tightens foreign investment rules12/19/2018 8:00 PM The Best Countries For Business 2019: U.K. On Top, U.S. Down12/19/2018 8:00 PM Dow rises as market expects a ‘dovish hike’ from Powell’s Fed12/19/2018 8:00 PM Ken Langone: The stock market is a 'casino' now — but there's still a way for individuals to profit12/19/2018 7:59 PM Stocks and oil edge higher as investors eye US Fed meeting12/19/2018 7:45 PM Oil price reprieve will not last long12/19/2018 7:45 PM Report: Top Crypto Exchange Bithumb Faking Up To 94% Of Trading Volume; Bithumb Denies Allegations12/19/2018 7:45 PM Attacking corruption will improve SA economy, says IMF head12/19/2018 7:37 PM 11 books to read in 2019 if you want to get rich12/19/2018 7:06 PM A cost-free way to trade Amazon amid FANG carnage12/19/2018 6:59 PM Uber loses court appeal against 'gig economy' ruling giving drivers more rights12/19/2018 6:52 PM Trade slowdown coming at worst time for world economy, markets: McGeever12/19/2018 6:51 PM Lebanon's finance minister to stay as cabinet edges closer - sources12/19/2018 6:47 PM Uber drivers are entitled to workers’ rights, says landmark ruling12/19/2018 6:47 PM Analysis | The Finance 202: Mnuchin won't comment on whether Trump's middle-class tax cut is real or imaginary12/19/2018 6:46 PM How automated saving and investing really works — and why more of us should be doing it12/19/2018 6:40 PM Omo-Agege splashes cash on 150 Catholic female traders - Vanguard News Nigeria12/19/2018 6:33 PM America's top oil-producing region has a new problem: $40 crude12/19/2018 6:31 PM Are Your Frequent-Flier Miles About to Lose Value?12/19/2018 6:30 PM Investment Banker Exodus Hits Deutsche Bank in Hong Kong, Singapore12/19/2018 6:30 PM Will the Fed raise interest rates? The 'Trump Slump' stock market could fall even further12/19/2018 6:20 PM Fed chairman is not reacting to Trump, analyst says12/19/2018 6:13 PM SEC Cracks Down On Ponzi Schemes Promising Safe Investment Returns12/19/2018 5:45 PM Report: Top Crypto Exchange Bithumb Faking Up To 94% Of Trading Volume; Bithumb Denies Allegations12/19/2018 5:44 PM [WATCH LIVE] Kganyago, Lagarde briefing on SA economy12/19/2018 5:43 PM US: Wall St opens flat; Fed in focus12/19/2018 5:43 PM Dow rises 150 points as investors await Fed rate hike decision12/19/2018 5:42 PM I retired at age 34 — but in this economy, I wouldn't tell anyone else to do it12/19/2018 5:42 PM Coping with tumbling oil prices12/19/2018 5:41 PM France willing to consider temporary control of Ford plant | The Malaysian Insight12/19/2018 5:38 PM Stocks drift higher at the open as one of the most important Fed decisions looms12/19/2018 5:36 PM EU implements Brexit 'no deal' contingency plans12/19/2018 5:36 PM Skyrocketing seat selection fees enrage flyers, enrich airlines12/19/2018 5:34 PM SoftBank Finds Limits to Its Love for WeWork as Investors Push Back12/19/2018 5:30 PM FedEx shares plunge 7% as company cuts forecast, warning of economic slowdown12/19/2018 5:27 PM Bitcoin rallies 10%, extending this week's gains after months of crypto carnage12/19/2018 5:20 PM Germany passes immigration law to lure non-EU skilled workers12/19/2018 5:19 PM SST lowered prices of 291 items, says govt | The Malaysian Insight12/19/2018 5:19 PM FedEx is really worried about trade and the global economy12/19/2018 5:07 PM Lebanon finance, foreign ministers to stay in new cabinet - senior official12/19/2018 4:50 PM GE shares surge after longtime analyst Jeffrey Sprague gives his first buy rating in a decade12/19/2018 4:45 PM SST brought down prices of 291 items - Amiruddin12/19/2018 4:42 PM SST has brought down prices of 291 items, says Amiruddin | Malay Mail12/19/2018 4:42 PM Yum Brands to open 3 new restaurants in Manhattan by the end of the year12/19/2018 4:26 PM With 100 days to go, businesses and EU ramp up no-deal Brexit planning12/19/2018 4:02 PM Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: GIS, UAA, FDX, FB, JNJ & more12/19/2018 4:01 PM Philip Cross: StatCan just exposed how worthless ‘green’ industries are to Canada’s economy12/19/2018 3:56 PM Another Warning That A 2019 Recession Is Coming12/19/2018 3:42 PM Here are five solid dividend-paying stocks loved by top analysts amid the sell-off12/19/2018 3:36 PM 2019 Budget: Osinbajo presides over brief FEC - The Nation Nigeria12/19/2018 3:35 PM We dumped social media stocks, it's 'time for them to pay' for harm done: Money manager12/19/2018 3:26 PM 12/19/2018 3:24 PM Flight secrets: Cabin crew reveal you need to do THIS simple thing to get an upgrade12/19/2018 3:22 PM 12/19/2018 3:18 PM Italy and the EU just struck a deal, avoiding the start of a fresh crisis for Europe12/19/2018 3:04 PM ‘I Thought I Was Done For’: Tight Job Market Opens Doors for Ex-Convicts12/19/2018 2:45 PM Lebanon finance minister set to retain post: senior official12/19/2018 2:40 PM Banker in court over alleged N600,000 fraud - Vanguard News Nigeria12/19/2018 2:30 PM Foreign investment in Saudi Arabia more than doubled in 2018: minister12/19/2018 2:21 PM Mexico’s new president presents a sober budget12/19/2018 2:08 PM FedEx slashes its forecast, says global trade is slowing12/19/2018 2:07 PM It's foolish for investors to try to time the next recession — here's a surefire 3-part strategy UBS says can thrive in any environment12/19/2018 2:07 PM The Brexiteers’ idea of how WTO rules would work is pure fantasy | Kojo Koram12/19/2018 2:02 PM SA needs a favourable environment to help entrepreneurs thrive12/19/2018 2:00 PM In a row between China and America, Canada gets trampled12/19/2018 1:50 PM Singapore mounts ban of Goldman Sachs exec with 1MDB links12/19/2018 1:45 PM Flight secrets: Cabin crew reveal you need to do THIS if you want an upgrade12/19/2018 1:42 PM European shares rise cautiously before Fed meeting12/19/2018 1:30 PM Premarket: After plunge, world stocks try to claw their way out of doldrums12/19/2018 1:25 PM Christmas 2018: The top 10 Christmas markets in Europe to visit now ahead of the big day12/19/2018 1:07 PM Singapore shares close 0.4% higher on Wednesday12/19/2018 1:04 PM U.S. probes whether Chinese imports came from forced labor camp12/19/2018 1:00 PM 'The real concern is what comes next': Markets are mixed as investors shift focus to the last Fed meeting of 201812/19/2018 1:00 PM Banks warn on UK tax rate burden as threat of 'no-deal' Brexit looms12/19/2018 12:27 PM Personal insurance, takaful exempted from SST during 2018 tax holiday | Malay Mail12/19/2018 12:17 PM Ex-Goldman Sachs banker charged with abetting bank12/19/2018 12:12 PM JSE shows signs of life, outclassing Asian counterparts12/19/2018 12:06 PM Europe: Stock markets climb at open12/19/2018 11:55 AM This is exactly how much families must earn in each state to afford housing, child care and food12/19/2018 11:52 AM Natixis reminds investors why traders aren’t rated12/19/2018 11:51 AM Hong Kong: Stocks end the day higher12/19/2018 11:28 AM Markets edgy ahead of Fed rate decision and UK inflation data – business live12/19/2018 11:24 AM Trump bans 'bump stocks' used in mass Las Vegas shooting12/19/2018 11:22 AM Analysts say Heng Swee Keat may be in charge of next cabinet reshuffle12/19/2018 10:46 AM 'Limpopo ANC leaders knew of VBS donation'12/19/2018 10:30 AM Rising cost of living, housing shortages and Brexit all pose 'threat' to Ireland's economy12/19/2018 10:24 AM ‘Navy activities stem increase in hydrocarbon pollution’ – Daily Trust12/19/2018 10:15 AM Christmas hampers: Sellers appreciate patronage – Daily Trust12/19/2018 10:13 AM Why APC, PDP failed in economy, security – APGA – Daily Trust12/19/2018 10:04 AM European markets seen mixed ahead of Federal Reserve rate decision12/19/2018 10:00 AM Credit markets signal recession in early 2019 as central banks keep tightening12/19/2018 10:00 AM Legoland’s Sea Life Malaysia on track to start operations by April next year | Malay Mail12/19/2018 9:55 AM EPF’s total investment income rises to 12.82pc to RM14.61b in Q3 | Malay Mail12/19/2018 9:31 AM Total investment income for EPF up 12.82% to RM14.61 billion in Q312/19/2018 9:25 AM Markets await US Fed’s announcement while slide in oil lifts bonds12/19/2018 9:23 AM President Buhari, on Zabazaba we stand! – Daily Trust12/19/2018 9:19 AM EPF's total investment up 12% to RM14.6 billion in Q3 | The Malaysian Insight12/19/2018 9:15 AM Add healthcare investors to the list of victims of that Texas judge's idiotic ruling against Obamacare12/19/2018 9:10 AM Oil prices climb after tumble on hint markets stabilizing12/19/2018 9:05 AM EPF reports higher investment income of RM14.61b in Q312/19/2018 8:54 AM A ‘dirty’ rally is taking shape as the stock market is heavily oversold12/19/2018 8:49 AM Australian Banks Head for Worst Year Since Financial Crisis12/19/2018 8:45 AM A regional manufacturing report in China has gone missing, raising concerns the economy is much weaker than the government will admit12/19/2018 8:39 AM Chinese city bans Christmas to win award for ‘keeping the streets clean’12/19/2018 8:39 AM Trump bans 'bump stocks' used in Las Vegas mass shooting12/19/2018 8:34 AM Doctors join strike as economy crushes 'festive season' spirit in Zimbabwe12/19/2018 8:33 AM Fairwater, Australia’s first $100 million house sale, bought mortgage-free12/19/2018 8:30 AM Ying Li discloses take-up rate for Beijing project built amid purchase curbs12/19/2018 8:28 AM Asia tenses for Fed call, oil slide boosts bonds12/19/2018 8:25 AM Pharma industry returns on R&D investment hit nine-year low12/19/2018 8:20 AM Institutional investors expect next financial crisis to hit within 5 years: Poll12/19/2018 8:14 AM Singapore stocks: STI resumes Wednesday afternoon at 3,057.13, up 0.4%12/19/2018 8:14 AM The ultimatum over Apapa gridlock - Vanguard News Nigeria12/19/2018 7:34 AM China's state planner approves urban rail expansion projects in Hangzhou12/19/2018 7:15 AM Institutional investors expect financial crisis within 5 years; worry about impact of passive investments: poll12/19/2018 7:14 AM 19th National Sports Festival Created Over 163 Millionaires — Dalung12/19/2018 7:12 AM Access Bank, 27 Others Develop Global Banking Principles12/19/2018 6:52 AM Vice-Presidents, goats, yams and shopkeepers - Vanguard News Nigeria12/19/2018 6:46 AM 4 takeaways from Xi Jinping's speech to mark China's 40 years of reform and opening up12/19/2018 6:39 AM US bans 'bump stocks' on semi-automatic weapons following mass shootings12/19/2018 6:30 AM China’s Xi Jinping says party must control ‘all tasks,’ and Asian markets slump12/19/2018 6:30 AM Trump bans bump stocks after Las Vegas massacre12/19/2018 6:27 AM Pharma industry returns on R&D investment hit 9-year low12/19/2018 6:20 AM SoftBank’s downward debut damns Japan’s IPO market12/19/2018 6:19 AM Pharma industry returns on R&D investment hit nine-year low12/19/2018 6:14 AM N488b states cash stuck as lawmakers inflate claims - The Nation Nigeria12/19/2018 5:32 AM Telco-led mobile money’ll help CBN drive efficient cashless economy —Uduje, Itex boss - Vanguard News Nigeria12/19/2018 5:22 AM Hong Kong: Stocks tick higher at open12/19/2018 5:17 AM UK economy to slip to seventh biggest in world in 2019: PwC12/19/2018 4:56 AM FedEx sees global trade slowdown, says U.S. economy still 'solid'12/19/2018 4:45 AM Trump frets the economy will be his political Achilles heel12/19/2018 4:11 AM Asia braces for Fed as plunge in oil boosts bonds12/19/2018 4:08 AM K-pop band BTS ‘worth US$3.6bil a year’ to S. Korea12/19/2018 4:02 AM Stocks to watch: Trendlines Group, SPH Reit, Keppel Corp12/19/2018 4:00 AM Trump bans ‘bump stocks’ used in Las Vegas mass shooting12/19/2018 4:00 AM Ringgit depreciation slowing down, says deputy finance minister12/19/2018 3:52 AM Asia braces for Fed as plunge in oil boosts bonds12/19/2018 3:42 AM Tokyo: Stocks open lower ahead of Fed outcome12/19/2018 3:29 AM Singapore hotels get 'Crazy Rich Asians' boost12/19/2018 3:28 AM Tough year, but DBS pushes on to be go-to bank for Asia fixed income12/19/2018 3:28 AM Softbank unit begins trading in Tokyo, marking Japan's largest-ever IPO12/19/2018 3:20 AM The ‘smart money’ is the most bearish on stocks since 2008, with ‘recession coming,’ BofA survey finds12/19/2018 3:20 AM Argentina in recession as economy shrinks again12/19/2018 3:14 AM US offers $3.4b investment in Central America, Mexico12/19/2018 3:10 AM British economy forecast to fall in GDP rankings12/19/2018 3:02 AM PwC Singapore seeks more tax breaks for early-stage VC funding12/19/2018 2:50 AM Banking regulator moves to scrap limit on interest-only home loans12/19/2018 2:48 AM Asian markets set for subdued start ahead of Fed decision12/19/2018 2:48 AM Could Greenland become China's Arctic base?12/19/2018 2:26 AM Nigerian-American Chamber outlines value of international trade to Nigerian economy - Vanguard News Nigeria12/19/2018 2:23 AM FedEx cuts 2019 view on European softness, global trade cool-down12/19/2018 2:22 AM Oil price tumbles on output fears | The Malaysian Insight12/19/2018 2:22 AM Fed needs to take 'wait-and-see' approach to rate hikes for stocks to get 'sustained' rally: Cramer12/19/2018 2:15 AM 'Run for cover,' former Fed head Alan Greenspan warns investors12/19/2018 2:10 AM Trump administration bans bump stocks, device used in Las Vegas shooting12/19/2018 2:02 AM Commentary: The problem with the Eurozone? Shared responsibility is no responsibility12/19/2018 1:50 AM US: Stocks rise modestly after two straight routs12/19/2018 1:50 AM Sydney's property prices are becoming the RBA's biggest worry12/19/2018 1:48 AM Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: FedEx, Micron and more12/19/2018 1:37 AM Micron shares drop more than 7% after missing on revenue12/19/2018 1:24 AM One of Canada's largest investment banks wants a piece of the $194 billion marijuana industry12/19/2018 1:12 AM Mnuchin pins market volatility on wrong president12/19/2018 12:29 AM