Charting the Global Economy: China’s Economy Gains Momentum
Economic growth in China exceeded forecast, helped by stronger retail sales at the end of the third quarter
2023-10-21 18:17
Gaza Gets Aid Flows for First Time Since Israel-Hamas War Began
Vital aid began crossing into Gaza from Egypt for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war erupted two
2023-10-21 16:24
Gas Deals Beyond 2050 Show Reality Gap on Europe Climate Goals
Two days after the European Union declared it will push for a global phase-out of most fossil fuels
2023-10-21 15:58
Italy Survives S&P Scrutiny Staying Two Steps Above Junk
Italy remains at two levels above junk at S&P Global Ratings after Giorgia Meloni’s government weathered the first
2023-10-21 15:28
Economists Urge BOE to Rejig Bond Sales After Market Rates Spike
UK economists are urging the Bank of England to halt sales of long-dated government bonds under so-called quantitative
2023-10-21 14:50
Labour’s Israel-Gaza Tensions Mar Week of Starmer Triumphs
There was a celebratory mood inside the Labour Party’s London headquarters on Friday, buoyed by two huge by-election
2023-10-21 14:25
Sunak’s AI Guest List Risks Falling Short as Leaders Hold Back
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was hoping his AI summit next month would bring heads of the most powerful
2023-10-21 14:15
Egypt Downgraded Deeper Into Junk by S&P on Currency Squeeze
Egypt was downgraded for the second time this month, as the North African nation struggles with a severe
2023-10-21 13:55
Taiwan Names TSMC Founder Morris Chang as APEC Summit Envoy
Taiwan has appointed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. founder Morris Chang as its special envoy to next month’s Asia-Pacific
2023-10-21 12:27
US Official Says Export Curbs Will Impede China’s Chip Progress
The US-led restrictions over advanced chipmaking equipment for Chinese firms will ultimately deter China’s efforts to develop an
2023-10-21 12:19
Treasury Official’s Mideast Mission Targets Hamas Financial Ties
A top Treasury Department official is heading to Saudi Arabia and Qatar next week to intensify US efforts
2023-10-21 11:53
Japan’s Kishida Orders Temporary Tax Cuts Ahead of By-Elections
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed his ruling party executives to consider introducing temporary tax cuts, days before
2023-10-21 10:59