IMF says China property slowdown will weigh on Asia's growth

By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE The International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded its 2023 and 2024 growth forecasts for China,

2023-10-18 11:17

South Sudan’s leader discusses closer ties in energy, trade with Russian President Putin

Visiting South Sudan President Salva Kiir has agreed in a meeting with Russia’s president to expand their relationship in energy, trade and other areas, notably oil

2023-09-29 13:50

US oilfield service providers expect rig count recovery later this year on high prices

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON Oilfield service providers on Thursday signaled a recovery in rig count, an indicator of

2023-07-28 00:56

French Wages Tipped to Rise by About 5% in 2023

French wages are expected to rise by about 5% this year, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Sunday,

2023-09-03 21:16

Stock Traders Are Nonchalant About US Being on Cusp of Default

The debt-ceiling standoff in Congress has the US at risk of being unable to pay its bills as

2023-05-13 21:28

Exxon Weighs Chemicals Output Boost as EVs Threaten Gasoline Use

Exxon Mobil Corp., which operates one of the world’s biggest oil-refining networks, is trying to be more responsive

2023-09-23 21:54

Futures slip ahead of inflation numbers; China data raises demand fears

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Monday as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of a key

2023-07-10 18:17

US VP Harris, economic adviser Brainard warn of recession if debt default occurs

WASHINGTON Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden's top economic adviser, Lael Brainard, said on Thursday that

2023-05-19 01:46

China 2024 Budget Deficit Seen Above 3.5% In Break With Past

China will likely set its headline deficit at 3.5% of gross domestic product or higher next year, according

2023-11-10 15:58

Anti-Defamation League says Adidas CEO apologizes for misstatement about Kanye West

The head of the Anti-Defamation League said in a post on X on Thursday that he was in touch with Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden who apologized for his remarks about Kanye West and reiterated the sportswear company’s fight to end antisemitism

2023-09-22 05:57

New Zealand to Ban Single-Use Vapes to Tackle Youth Addiction

New Zealand will ban single-use vapes and tighten regulations on outlets to reduce harm for young people, Health

2023-06-06 12:58

Latvian Foreign Minister Karins Signals Interest in NATO Top Job

Latvian Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins is looking to join the list of contenders to succeed NATO Secretary Jens

2023-11-19 18:53