Japan’s economy unexpectedly shrinks as hot inflation, global slowdown take toll
Japan Q3 GDP down 0.3% q/q, annualised down 1.2% High import costs, global recession risks heap pressure Weak yen magnifies living costs, adds to Tokyo’s...
Gold near 3-week peak on dollar slide; U.S. inflation data in focus
Traders await U.S. inflation data on Nov. 10 Gold rose more than 3% on Friday Dollar hits over one-week low Nov 7 (Reuters) – Gold...
Exclusive: Morgan Stanley to start layoffs in coming weeks as dealmaking slows
HONG KONG, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Wall Street major Morgan Stanley (MS.N) is expected to start a fresh round of layoffs globally in the coming...
Central banks ease off on rate hike push in October
LONDON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The pace and scale of rate hikes delivered by central banks around the globe in October slowed down dramatically following...
Russia’s Sechin says Taiwan will return to China ‘on schedule’
Sechin: China will get Taiwan on time Sechin praises Saudi Arabia Sechin says BP a ‘shadow’ shareholder BP: continuing to pursue an exit BAKU, Oct...
Global economy approaching a recession, central banks unchained: Reuters poll
BENGALURU, Oct 26 (Reuters) – The global economy is approaching a recession as economists polled by Reuters once again cut growth forecasts for key economies...
Japan’s inflation hits 8-year high in test of BOJ’s dovish policy
Sept core CPI rises 3.0% yr/yr, matches forecast Core consumer inflation stays above BOJ goal for 6th month Data underscores broadening inflationary pressure BOJ seen...
Yen hits weakest level since 1990, pound down after PM announces resignation
NEW YORK, Oct 20 (Reuters) – The dollar surpassed the symbolic level of 150 yen for the first time since 1990 on Thursday, while the...
“60/40” portfolios are facing worst returns in 100 years: BofA
LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – Investors with classic “60/40” portfolios are facing the worst returns this year for a century, BofA Global Research said in...
WTO warns ‘darkened’ trade outlook could deteriorate further
WTO cuts 2023 global trade growth f/cast to 1.0% (prev 3.4%) Trade could contract if Ukraine war worsens, WTO says WTO chief urges countries to...