Post-pandemic, world facing gloomy stew of debt, trade wars and poor productivity
By Howard Schneider JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming Record levels of government debt, geopolitical tensions that threaten to split the
2023-08-28 18:15
The spiraling cost of war means growing economic pain for Russia
"The government will provide whatever the army asks for," Russia's President Vladimir Putin told a gathering of military top brass in December. Eighteen months into his war in Ukraine, he seems to be keeping that promise. But he's doing it increasingly at the expense of economic stability at home.
2023-08-28 17:16
Lagarde Policy Silence Keeps ECB Interest-Rate Debate Raging
Christine Lagarde’s avoidance of a clear signal of intent for European Central Bank policy has just thrown a
2023-08-28 16:58
Japan improves view on exports for first time in three months
TOKYO Japan's exports have been "picking up recently", the government said in its latest monthly economic assessment, its
2023-08-28 16:47
US-Sino tensions help spawn China card game craze
By Yew Lun Tian BEIJING China's bankers and business executives have become increasingly reliant on domestic capital in
2023-08-28 15:16
Head of France's Medef business lobby: seeing some signs of business slowdown
PARIS There are signs of a slowdown in business activity in France and interest rates are also weighing
2023-08-28 14:21
Fast Retailing Names New Uniqlo COO as It Grooms Next Leaders
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co.’s global business head will become chief operating officer, as the retail giant grooms
2023-08-28 14:21
Indonesia central bank believes new certificates will offer 'very attractive' yields
By Stefanno Sulaiman JAKARTA New certificates being introduced by Bank Indonesia for sale next month are expected to
2023-08-28 13:52
China's Sinopec plans steady refinery output on fuel recovery
By Chen Aizhu and Judy Hua (Reuters) -Chinese refining giant Sinopec Corp plans to maintain steady refinery output during the
2023-08-28 12:52
New Zealand cuts spending plans as China, global economies slow
SYDNEY New Zealand said on Monday it would cut its future budget allowances, reduce spending on consultants and
2023-08-28 12:16
Thailand's employment growth drops in Q2 as economy slows
BANGKOK Thailand's employment in the second quarter rose 1.7% from a year earlier, slowing from a 2.4% increase
2023-08-28 10:58
Oil Edges Higher as China Stimulus Moves Offset Demand Concern
Oil rose for a third day after China announced measures to boost its stock and property markets, helping
2023-08-28 09:26