China's central bank woos top Western firms as economic challenges grow
China will open up its financial industry and make its business environment more friendly for foreign businesses, the country's central bank governor told a number of top Western companies on Monday, renewing Beijing's efforts to lure overseas capital as economic challenges mount.
2023-09-19 13:23
Rio Tinto CEO Says Chinese Steel Demand Is Close to Peaking
The chief executive officer of the world’s second-largest iron ore producer believes Chinese consumption of steel is close
2023-09-19 10:54
United Nations General Assembly leaders look for unity over crises
Many of those gathering in New York will want to prioritise climate change over the war in Europe.
2023-09-19 09:27
China’s Copper Industry Is Struggling When It Should Be Booming
Copper demand in the world’s biggest user of the metal is slowing down at a time of the
2023-09-19 07:56
Asia Stocks Face Mixed Open With Focus on Rates: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks are poised for a mixed opening, reflecting Wall Street’s cautious start to a week with rate
2023-09-19 07:50
US plans to monitor $6bn to Iran. Experts are sceptical
Washington says it can police how Tehran uses the prisoner swap windfall. Analysts aren't so sure.
2023-09-19 06:23
Microsoft AI Researchers Accidentally Exposed Big Cache of Data
Microsoft Corp.’s AI research team accidentally exposed a large cache of private data on the software development platform
2023-09-19 06:16
UN Latest: US Urges China Talks as Future Xi-Biden Meet In Play
Top US cabinet officials insisted Monday that they’re seeking to keep lines of communication open a message in
2023-09-19 05:56
Government shutdown would leave the Fed flying blind
In the event of a US government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says it will stop releasing data, including key figures on inflation and unemployment. A lack of crucial government data would make it difficult for investors and the Federal Reserve to interpret the US economy.
2023-09-19 04:48
EBRD expects Ukraine investment to stay near 1.5 billion euros a year -president
By Libby George LONDON The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects to invest a similar amount
2023-09-19 03:47
US homebuilder confidence falls to lowest since April, says NAHB
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK U.S. homebuilder confidence fell for a second month in September, with optimism dropping
2023-09-18 22:15
S4 Cuts Outlook as Recession Fears Linger: The London Rush
S4 Capital, the digital advertising agency set up by former WPP Plc founder Martin Sorrell, lowered its profit
2023-09-18 15:48