Flash Briefing: More New Look misery for Brait; New gold giant created; Death knell for Brexit plan; Fresh peak for China's US trade surplus.

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IN TODAY’S GLOBAL HEADLINES…
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s impassioned plea ahead of a key Parliamentary vote this evening appears to have fallen on deaf ears.
US president Donald Trump is sure to draw additional support for his trade war on China after last night’s news that the 10% tariffs, US imports from China rose 11% last year while exports were up less than 1%.
Colorado headquartered Newmont Mining yesterday announced a $10bn all stock deal to acquire Canadian group Goldcorp topping the $6bn Barrick/Randgold merger.
In South African-related news, JSE-listed Brait yesterday secured a way ahead for its disastrous £780m purchase of UK fashion retailed New Look but at a high cost.
15 Jan 2019 English South Africa Business News · Investing

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