trade war

As US boosts hi-tech manufacturing, trade deficits find new paths amid global trade realignment

Battle over technological advancement accelerating this transition

Two-thirds of 1,499 respondents surveyed in recent weeks by Angus Reid said they had an unfavourable view

European share prices, US stock futures fall; Chinese yuan sinks to five-week low

Diplomatic tensions between China and the US have risen over a host of issues, including a protracted trade war

Talks between world's two largest economies may end in deadlock

Market watchers attribute moves to positioning after a bout of volatility last week

Unrest in Iraq and Ecuador lends some support to crude price

Comments come days before top officials are due to resume talks

Experts say move will have limited impact on Chinese investments