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...
Exclusive: Germany steps up emergency cash plans to cope in blackout
FRANKFURT, Nov 15 (Reuters) – German authorities are stepping up preparations for emergency cash deliveries in case of a blackout to keep the economy running,...
Investors face unclear outcome in midterms, with questions over spending, regulation
NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Investors on Wednesday were weighing a surprising outcome in the U.S. midterm elections, as a better-than-expected showing by Democrats...
Fed’s Powell: ‘Soft landing’ chances have narrowed
Nov 2 (Reuters) – There remains a chance that the U.S. economy can escape a recession as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to lower...
Euro zone downturn deepens, points to winter recession
Euro zone PMI fell to 23-month low in October Price pressures in 19-nation bloc remained high September German industrial orders fell more than expected LONDON,...
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...
U.S. is not in recession, White House not preparing for one – officials
WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) – The United States is not in a recession, White House chief of staff Ron Klain said on Thursday, adding that...
EXCLUSIVE Bank of Mexico nears end of rate hike cycle, eyes economic toll, board member says
MEXICO CITY, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Bank of Mexico board member Gerardo Esquivel cautioned against increasing the monetary policy rate to “excessively” restrictive levels as...
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...
Mastercard’s dim forecast clouds profit beat on travel demand
Oct 27 (Reuters) – Mastercard Inc (MA.N) on Thursday pushed back against worries of a slowdown in consumer spending after a weaker-than-expected forecast for revenue...