Fukushima wastewater released into the ocean, China bans all Japanese seafood
China criticises action as ‘selfish and irresponsible’ Japan and IAEA say radioactivity levels well below safe levels Initial release about 3 Olympic swimming pools worth...
Yellen to push for concrete actions at Paris debt summit
June 21 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will press world leaders to take concrete actions at a summit this week on easing the...
IMF says public debt is growing faster than pre-COVID projections
Public debt to return to nearly 100% in 2028 Growth in debt dominated by U.S., China 39 low-income countries in or near debt distress WASHINGTON,...
World Bank warns of ‘lost decade’ in global growth without bold policy shifts
New financial crisis could lead to “sharper” slowdown Boosting investment, cutting trade costs could reverse trend Raising labor force participation would boost growth rate WASHINGTON,...
German economy ministry calls for joint EU response to U.S. inflation act
BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) – Germany wants a joint European response to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act that would involve simplifying rules on state support...
Commodities in ‘perfect storm’ says ERG, as crisis starts super cycle
A view inside Eurasian Resources Group’s (ERG) Aksu Ferroalloys Plant in the town of Aksu, north-eastern Kazakhstan, February 19, 2018. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/Files Register now for...
Global renewable power prices soar on heavy demand, chaotic supply chain
April 13 (Reuters) – Prices for wind and solar power in major global markets have climbed nearly 30% in a year as developers have struggled...