UN predicts world economic growth to slip to 2.7% in 2026
Item 1 of 2 People enjoy their time on a hill overlooking Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province,…
Dollar rises versus euro and Swiss franc with markets eyeing US jobs report
US weekly jobless claims rise marginallyData and concerns over Greenland weigh on euroDollar index hits near one-month highJapan-China…
Dollar flat against major currencies as investors assess labor data
Dollar roughly unchanged vs euro after subdued German inflation figuresYen unaffected by China’s ban of dual-use items to…
Japan’s cash in circulation falls for first time in 18 years in 2025 on BOJ stimulus exit
TOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Japan’s monetary base, or cash in circulation, declined for the first time in…
China’s services growth hits 6-month low in December, shows private PMI
New business growth slows, foreign demand declinesBusiness sentiment improves with high expectations for 2026Companies cut staffing levels, input…
Italy says US has sharply cut proposed pasta tariffs after a review
ROME, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Italy’s foreign ministry said on Thursday the United States had sharply lowered proposed…
South Korea 2025 consumer inflation roughly in line with central bank target
SEOUL, Dec 31 (Reuters) – South Korea’s consumer inflation for 2025 slowed to 2.1% from 2.3% in 2024,…
Tax breaks help Russian oil exporters stay afloat as discounts deepen
MOSCOW, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Discounts on Russian oil at export terminals have once again approached historic highs,…
Explainer: Why the Dutch pension fund reform matters for markets
Big group of Dutch pension funds move to new system on Jan 1New system drops benefit guarantees, allows…