UK jobless rate rises, potentially easing BoE inflation worries
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 3.9% in the three months to March as more people sought to
2023-05-16 14:49
EBRD: Inflation has peaked, but rising gas prices will pressure households
By Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON Inflation has peaked in emerging Europe, central Asia and north Africa, but rising
2023-05-16 12:16
China April industrial output rises 5.6%, retail sales jump 18.4%; below expectations
BEIJING China's industrial output grew 5.6% in April from a year earlier, official data showed on Tuesday, missing
2023-05-16 10:29
A barbecue frenzy is gripping China. Can street food revive the economy?
When China was in the midst of a pandemic-induced economic slump in 2020, then Premier Li Keqiang touted the idea of creating jobs by encouraging street vendors to set up shop across the country. That pitch was quickly shot down by close associates of leader Xi Jinping, who characterized the traditional trade as "unhygienic and uncivilized."
2023-05-16 09:45
Australian consumer mood bleak in May after surprise rate hike, budget
SYDNEY A measure of Australian consumer sentiment fell in May after a surprise hike in interest rates by
2023-05-16 08:55
Britons face biggest tax rise since 1979, think tank says
By Suban Abdulla LONDON Britons face the biggest tax-raising drive since the start of former prime minister Margaret
2023-05-16 07:17
EU's Gentiloni sees no risk of EU real estate or debt crisis as rates rise
BRUSSELS Europe is not in danger of a real estate or debt crisis as a result of the
2023-05-15 22:48
European Union upgrades outlook for economy as energy prices retreat
Questions swirl about the strength of China's recovery from Covid lockdowns, and there's talk of recession in the United States. Yet Europe's economic prospects have brightened in recent months, according to the European Commission.
2023-05-15 18:22
Euro zone industry output falls sharply, with Ireland plunge
BRUSSELS Euro zone industrial production fell by far more than expected in March as output of capital goods
2023-05-15 17:27
EU exec sees stronger 2023, 2024 euro zone growth, but higher inflation
By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS Euro zone economic growth will be faster than previously expected this year and next
2023-05-15 16:22
Japan govt gives lukewarm response to new BOJ chief's plan for policy review
By Leika Kihara TOKYO The new governor of the Bank of Japan received a lukewarm response from the
2023-05-15 15:57
EU commission sees Germany 2023 GDP growth at 0.2%, Italy 1.2% - newspaper
ROME The European Commission will forecast Germany's economic growth this year at 0.2%, while projecting a 1.2% rate
2023-05-15 14:59