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Toyota to Build New Hybrid Cars in Brexit-Facing UK

Toyota on Wednesday said it will build a new hybrid car in Britain for Japanese peer Suzuki -- a welcome boost for the UK auto sector which has been hit by Brexit uncertainty. 

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EU Fines Google for Anti-Trust Breach

The EU's powerful anti-trust regulator slapped tech giant Google with a new fine on Wednesday over unfair competition, in Europe's latest salvo against Silicon Valley.

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Brexit Delay Request Sends Pound Reeling

The pound fell sharply on Wednesday after British Prime Minister Theresa announced it was seeking a delay to its exit from the European Union until June 30, while investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate call. 

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Germany Launches 5G Auction amid Row with U.S. over Huawei

Germany launched its auction Tuesday for the construction of an ultra-fast 5G mobile network as a transatlantic dispute rages over security concerns surrounding giant Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei.

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European Stocks Climb as Markets Track Brexit, Fed

European stock markets jumped Tuesday, while the pound steadied after strong UK jobs data as traders braced for more Brexit chaos and awaited the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting.

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Brexit Freezing UK Food Suppliers Out of Seasonal Sales

Global fans of a traditional British Christmas could be in for a disappointment when the season comes around this year.

Brexit uncertainty is putting orders for staples such as Cadbury chocolates and British mince pies in doubt.

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UK Unemployment Rate Hits 44-Year Low

The British unemployment rate has struck a 44-year low, official data showed Tuesday, despite a broader economic slowdown as Brexit looms.

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Fisker Relaunches Tesla Rivalry with $40K Electric Car

Fisker, the electric car brand which was an early rival to Tesla, announced Monday it would produce a new sport utility vehicle priced below $40,000 that will be available next year.

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U.S. Stocks Open Week Higher ahead of Fed Meeting

Wall Street stocks edged higher from five-month highs early Monday ahead of a Federal Reserve interest rate decision later this week.

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Lyft Seeks to Raise Some $2 Billion in IPO

Lyft said Monday it would seek to raise some $2 billion in its public share offering, in the first major listing in the ride-hailing sector.

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