Semiconductors
U.S.-led effort to wall off semiconductor tech draws in Japan
Chipmaking tool suppliers seek clarity on new controls while China condemns move
Economy
Automobiles
U.S. EV tax break leaves out imports in blow to Japanese, European autos
$7,500 credit limited to North American-made cars despite objections from other countries
Semiconductors
Chip equipment exports to China tumble as U.S. pushes decoupling
Impact could grow as Japan and Netherlands weigh their own restrictions
Opinion
An anti-coercion coalition can check China's economic weaponization
Unified collective action would help block intimidation efforts
Finance
U.S. regulator to sell assets of shuttered Signature Bank
FDIC says bank's loans and deposits remain in receivership
Economy
Fed, BOJ and other central banks set joint liquidity operation
Move with Canada, Europe involves U.S. dollar swap line arrangements
Economy
U.S. bank turmoil reflects blatant failure by the Fed, expert says
Nicolas Veron says move to secure all deposits raises risk of future instability
Economy
OECD hikes 2023 global growth outlook, but warns recovery fragile
Group cites drop in energy prices, hints at 'mild' interest rate easing in 2024
Supply Chain
Joint patents with China pose pitfalls in U.S.-led decoupling
American, Japanese filings on EV tech exposed to Beijing's leverage in trade battle
Interview
G-7 should form united front versus China: ex-U.S. trade official
Michael Beeman sees the group discussing trade sanctions that align with the U.S.
Opinion
U.S. must aim high with IPEF to maintain influence
Pacts that exclude Washington are reshaping supply chains and trade flows
Markets
Wall Street sinks as Powell flags sharper rate hikes
Fed ready to take larger steps if data warrants it, its chief tells U.S. lawmakers
Business trends
Japanese workers become migrants seeking better pay overseas
Former car company employee who moved to Sweden enjoys higher pay and family time
Opinion
Worries about another Asian crisis are shadowing the Fed
A dollar liquidity squeeze would have deep impact in the region
Huawei crackdown
Huawei's rebirth as cloud provider faces total U.S. export ban threat
Chinese tech company would be unable to access any American chips
US-China tensions
U.S. CHIPS Act fund bars chipmakers from China expansion for 10 years
Washington also bans beneficiaries of $39bn program from using cash for share buybacks
Economy
Foreign investment in China slumps to 18-year low
Economic and political worries spur more exits and fewer new entries
Semiconductors
U.S. wants at least 2 advanced computer chip centers built
Factories world include 'robust supplier ecosystem,' Commerce chief says
Finance
Biden picks Indian American Ajay Banga to head World Bank
Former Mastercard chief nominated to address financial inclusion, climate change
US-China tensions
China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon over Taiwan arms sales
Newest sanctions against U.S. companies carry fines, but enforcement is unclear
