U.S. weekly jobless claims fall
Oct 20 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly last week, indicating the labor market remains tight even...
IMF’s Georgieva says China, other big creditors must work to prevent debt ‘explosion’
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U.S. August budget deficit widens from a year earlier
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IMF sees further global economic slowdown in third quarter
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Fed’s Powell hopeful inflation can be tamed without pain of Volcker era
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China’s August factory activity shrinks as orders weaken – Caixin PMI
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China’s factory activity extends declines as heat, COVID hit output
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BOJ policymaker vows to keep ultra-low rates, dovish guidance
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People facing acute food insecurity reach 345 million worldwide – WFP
BAGHDAD, Aug 24 (Reuters) – The number of people facing acute food insecurity worldwide has more than doubled to 345 million since 2019 due to...
World at rising risk of recession as inflation hits consumers
World surveys show business activity contracting Little hope of a turnaround anytime soon Inflation reaches multi-decade highs in many parts of world LONDON, Aug 23...