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US politics
US Electoral College confirm Biden victory
California, the most populous state, delivered its 55 electoral votes to Biden on Monday afternoon.
December 15, 2020
US-China trade war
Biden appoints first Asian-American trade representative in US history
Katherine Tai has called for a better offense than tariffs in the trade war, which she sees as largely defensive in nature.
December 10, 2020
US Presidential Race
Trump says he'll give up power if electoral college backs Biden; may skip inauguration
Trump signalled he may never formally concede defeat and may skip the Democrat’s inauguration.
November 27, 2020
US stocks
Dow at 30,000: Whither US tech stocks?
US tech stocks, which have helped power the gain of the market throughout this whole year, are likely to come under scrutiny.
November 27, 2020
US politics
Biden considers TIAA CEO Ferguson to lead his economic council
If selected, Ferguson would become the first African-American in the role of director of the National Economic Council.
November 26, 2020
Investing ideas
Asian equities outlook: Looking beyond the uncertainty
The four big themes with risks and opportunities: China and self-reliance, going green, coronavirus and government support
November 25, 2020
US politics
Biden's Treasury Secretary pick causes 'sigh of relief' from Wall Street
Traders intensely familiar with the former Federal Reserve chair cheered the pick.
November 24, 2020
US Presidential Race
Russia President not ready to recognise Biden as US President
When asked if the move could damage US-Russia relations, he said: “there’s nothing to damage, they’re already ruined.”
November 23, 2020
Zest
Blackrock's Fink says Biden will be 'Voice of Reason' markets need
They’re looking for a voice that moderates, not a voice that incites,says Fink
November 19, 2020
Covid-19
Biden's Covid-19 advisers say implementation of nationwide lockdown only as 'last resort'
Asked about the lockdown option, Vivek Murthy, one of Biden's top advisors on the virus, said “it’s a measure of last resort.”
November 16, 2020