
Dollar firms on debt ceiling optimism, Aussie slips after jobs data
By Samuel Indyk and Rae Wee LONDON/SINGAPORE The U.S. dollar held near a seven-week peak on Thursday after
2023-05-18 16:15

Pakistan Latest: Imran Khan Arrest Fears Keep Nation on Edge
Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan said he fears imminent arrest after police surrounded his home in Punjab province,
2023-05-18 15:53

Foreigners Buy Japan Equity for Sixth-Straight Week Amid Rally
Foreign investors were net buyers of Japanese equity for a sixth-straight week, helping to fuel one of the
2023-05-18 15:29

Ukraine Recap: Kyiv Downs Missiles, China Envoy Meets Zelenskiy
Air defense intercepted 29 out of 30 missiles fired by Russian forces overnight, Ukraine’s army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi
2023-05-18 15:25

Philippines Pauses Rate Hikes as Inflation, Growth Cools
The Philippine central bank halted its most aggressive monetary tightening in two decades, amid easing inflation and moderating
2023-05-18 15:24

Ghana Sees $10.5 Billion of Relief in External-Debt Overhaul
Ghana’s planned restructuring of its loans will target $10.5 billion in external debt-service relief during its three-year program
2023-05-18 15:16

National Grid Beats Estimates as Power Networks Drive Gains
National Grid Plc posted strong full-year profit as the UK utility’s networks business grew in Britain and the
2023-05-18 14:59

Why is the US dollar so strong again?
By Harry Robertson LONDON If investors agree on one thing this year, it's that the dollar is going
2023-05-18 14:28

New Zealand Seen Dodging Recession on Tourism, Cyclone Rebuild
New Zealand will avoid a recession as more tourist arrivals, cyclone recovery and government spending support growth, according
2023-05-18 11:53

Chinese Stocks Make Comeback at Sohn HK Hedge Fund Summit
Hedge funds talked up Chinese vocational schools and a hydropower producer, marking the return of China stock bets
2023-05-18 11:27

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

Xi Summit to Deepen Central Asian Ties in Split-Screen With G-7
President Xi Jinping will seek to deepen Beijing’s influence in Central Asia at a major summit, reminding a
2023-05-18 09:45