Lagarde Sees Key Juncture as ECB Needs Sustainably High Rate
The European Central Bank is at a key juncture because it needs to keep persevering with its monetary
2023-05-19 20:49
Biden Pushes Momentum in Debt Talks as He Begins Summit in Japan
President Joe Biden urged his negotiators to keep pursuing a debt-limit deal after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy indicated
2023-05-19 12:18
Xi Says China Ready to Help Central Asia Boost Defense, Security
President Xi Jinping said China is ready to help Central Asian nations bolster their security and defense capabilities
2023-05-19 11:25
China Faces ‘Confidence Trap’ as Economic Recovery Falters
China’s economy is at risk of being caught in a confidence trap as the post-Covid recovery loses steam,
2023-05-19 10:21
Japan Inflation Quickens Again, Putting Pressure on BOJ View
Japan’s inflation re-accelerated in April after months of cooling, likely reinforcing views that the central bank may have
2023-05-19 08:21
McCarthy, Schumer Eye Debt-Limit Votes Ahead of June 1 Deadline
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are making plans for votes in the coming
2023-05-19 07:18
Mexico Halts Steepest-Ever Series of Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Slows
Mexico halted its steepest-ever series of interest rate rises and promised to keep them stable for an extended
2023-05-19 03:24
US Jobless Claims Tumbled Last Week After Fraud-Inflated Jump
Applications for US unemployment benefits fell by the most since 2021 after fraudulent claims boosted the numbers in
2023-05-18 21:24
Thai Coalition Talks Spook Markets Amid Split Over Law on Royals
Thailand’s pro-democracy parties faced built-in obstacles to forming a government even before a historic win in Sunday’s election.
2023-05-18 19:21
Bank of Korea Staffer Caught After Twin Brother Fakes Test
One man thought he’d beat the system of South Korea’s notoriously competitive hiring market: He allegedly got his
2023-05-18 11:15
Australian Unemployment Climbs, Reducing Rate-Hike Pressure
Australia unemployment unexpectedly increased in April as employers cut jobs — led by full-time roles — reinforcing the
2023-05-18 10:55
Japan’s Imports Fall for the First Time in Over Two Years
Japan’s imports fell for the first time in more than two years as commodity prices softened, cushioning the
2023-05-18 08:19