Cnn business news on may 27 2019
Here are some of the top stories from CNN Business News on May 27, 2019:
Market News
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4% to 25,648.93, while the S&P 500 declined 0.3% to 2,859.53. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5% to 7,816.56.
- The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.14%, its lowest level since November 2016.
- Oil prices rose 1.4% to $62.15 per barrel, their highest level since May 2019.
Economy
- The US economy added 223,000 jobs in May, exceeding expectations and pushing the unemployment rate down to 3.6%, its lowest level since December 1969.
- The Labor Department also reported that wages rose 3.1% in May, the largest increase since 2009.
- The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, but signaled that it may cut rates later this year if the economy slows down.
Tech
- Facebook announced that it would be launching a new cryptocurrency called Libra, which would be backed by a basket of currencies and would be available to users in the US and other countries.
- The company also announced that it would be launching a new digital wallet called Calibra, which would allow users to store and manage their Libra currency.
- Amazon announced that it would be launching a new streaming service called Amazon Prime Video Channels, which would allow users to subscribe to individual streaming services such as HBO, Showtime, and Starz.
Business
- Boeing announced that it would be cutting production of its 737 Max aircraft by 20% due to the ongoing grounding of the plane following two fatal crashes.
- The company also announced that it would be taking a $5 billion charge in the second quarter due to the grounding of the plane.
- McDonald's announced that it would be testing a new menu item called the "McNuggets 20," which would feature 20-piece packs of chicken nuggets for $10.
International
- The European Union and the United States reached a deal on trade, with the EU agreeing to reduce tariffs on US goods such as whiskey and motorcycles.
- The deal was seen as a major breakthrough in the trade talks between the two sides, which had been stalled for months.
- The Chinese government announced that it would be imposing tariffs on $60 billion worth of US goods, including clothing, shoes, and electronics, in response to the US tariffs on Chinese goods.
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