Analysis: G7 global tax plan may hit corporate titans unevenly

An agreement by wealthy nations aimed at squeezing more tax out of large multinational companies could hit some firms hard while leaving others – including some of the most frequent targets of lawmakers’ ire – relatively unscathed, according to a Reuters analysis.

What now for the G7 tax deal on multinationals?

The G7’s weekend agreement on a global minimum corporate tax rate and arrangements for taxing multinationals paves the way for a broader deal in the coming weeks that could reshape cross-border taxation for years to come. read more

MSCI’S ACWI ends at record, oil hits 2-year high

A gauge of global equity markets closed at a record high on Monday as technology shares took in stride a deal by the world’s richest nations on a corporate tax aimed at U.S. tech heavyweights, and oil prices jumped to a two-year high.

Asia shares turn cautious ahead of U.S. inflation

Asian shares turned lower on Monday as relief over the benign U.S. jobs report was chilled by caution ahead of key inflation data later this week, while a coronavirus outbreak in Taiwan took a toll on chip manufacturers.

Asia breathes sigh of relief as U.S. jobs fail to shock

Asian shares firmed on Monday while the dollar wavered after the anxiously awaited May U.S. payrolls report showed the recovery on track but not so hot that it might bring forward a policy tapering from the Federal Reserve.