The lawmaker said that past probes “emerged from lies intended solely to smear me” and that the committee is “now opening new frivolous investigations.”
U.S. natural gas futures edged higher after four straight sessions of losses, supported by expectations that weather-driven demand will continue to chip away at the large storage surplus.
Chinese authorities dismissed speculation they are cracking down on tax evasion in response to market concern that local governments might be looking to punish companies for decades-old tax misconduct amid mounting fiscal stress.
