International Trade and World Market – Page 48

Markets Rise on Hints of Easing Trade Tensions

Stocks were pointing toward a fourth straight positive trading session.

By Kevin Granville and Meaghan Tobin

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Pepsico Cuts Growth Forecast Amid Tariffs and Slowed Consumer Spending

PepsiCo’s earnings call pointed to anxious consumers as to why sales had slowed, echoing comments made by Chipotle and Procter & Gamble.

By Julie Creswell and Danielle Kaye

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U.S. Urges Japan and South Korea to Commit to Alaska L.N.G. Project

A group advising President Trump on energy policy is seeking meetings with Japan and South Korea’s trade ministries, with the hope of announcing progress in early June.

By River Akira Davis

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Stocks Stall as China Calls Reports of U.S. Tariff Talks ‘Baseless’

Markets moderated after Chinese officials pushed back on comments from President Trump and others suggesting that tariffs may ease via negotiations.

By Jason Karaian and Kevin Granville