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Euro edges up on easing worries about French election
Jul 01, 2024 (AFP)
The single currency had come under pressure in recent weeks on worries Marine Le Pen's National Rally would storm to victory and push through big-spending polic...
Euro, Paris stocks rise as French vote eases fears over far right
Jul 01, 2024 (AFP)
The single currency had come under pressure in recent weeks on worries Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) would storm to victory and push through big-spending ...
China factory activity contracts for second straight month
Jun 30, 2024 (AFP)
The manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) -- a key measure of factory output -- registered at 49.5 in June, identical to May's figure, according to the...
Yen weakens further to put focus on Tokyo, Asian equities rise
Jun 28, 2024 (AFP)
Asian equity markets advanced following a positive lead from Wall Street, though there is speculation of a possible pull-back on profit-taking and concerns the ...
Scholz criticises minister for unapproved deal with China
Jun 28, 2024 (AFP)
Volker Wissing on Wednesday signed a letter of intent with the head of China's cybersecurity agency, Zhuang Rongwen, on "cross-border data transfers". Although ...
Xi says China planning 'major' reforms ahead of key political meeting
Jun 28, 2024 (AFP)
Chinese policymakers have struggled to reignite growth since the end of strict Covid-19 pandemic health curbs in late 2022. The world's second-largest economy i...
China's economy in focus ahead of key July political meeting
Jun 27, 2024 (AFP)
A year and a half after crippling Covid-19 restrictions ended, a full rebound in the world's number two economy has yet to kick in, sending ripples of unease th...
Sri Lanka's creditors demand deal details; Fitch downgrades Maldives, warns of default
Jun 27, 2024 (AFP)
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC), led by Japan, France and India, have requested details of Colombo's other debt deals, a statement seen by AFP on Thursday...
Bolivia reels from failed coup amid economic crisis
Jun 27, 2024 (AFP)
Tensions have been rising in recent weeks in the Andean nation over surging prices, shortages of dollars and fuel, and a power struggle between Arce and powerfu...
Yen gains after hitting 38-year low, traders on intervention watch
Jun 27, 2024 (AFP)
The Japanese unit's latest retreat came as uncertainty surrounded the Federal Reserve's timetable for cutting interest rates, and the Bank of Japan's caution in...
All major US banks pass Fed's 2024 'stress test'
Jun 26, 2024 (AFP)
The stress test was broadly similar to last year, the Fed said in a statement, and modeled a severe global recession which caused a 40 percent decline in commer...
Asian markets rise after Wall St rebound, inflation in view
Jun 26, 2024 (AFP)
The euro also remained under pressure ahead of weekend elections in France that polls suggest will see big wins for the far-right and left-wing parties pushing ...
Markets rise after Wall St rebound, inflation in view
Jun 26, 2024 (AFP)
The euro also remained under pressure ahead of weekend elections in France that polls suggest will see big wins for the far-right and left-wing parties pushing ...
China denies claims by US ambassador that Beijing hinders relations
Jun 26, 2024 (AFP)
Ambassador Nicholas Burns told the Wall Street Journal that Beijing was trying to scupper engagement between people from the two countries, intimidating Chinese...
China premier calls to 'oppose decoupling' at economic forum
Jun 25, 2024 (AFP)
Friction between the West and the world's second-largest economy has intensified in recent years, as geopolitical hotspots crop up around the world and Beijing ...
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka set to sign key debt deals with lenders
Jun 25, 2024 (AFP)
A treasury delegation is on its way to France to sign agreements with creditors on Wednesday, government spokesman Bandula Gunawardana said. Sri Lanka defaulted...
Asian markets bounce on bargain-buying but tech worries linger
Jun 25, 2024 (AFP)
Investors are also keeping tabs on Tokyo after Japan's top currency official warned authorities were ready 24 hours a day to intervene to support the yen as it ...
Asian markets rebound on bargain-buying but tech worries linger
Jun 25, 2024 (AFP)
Investors are also keeping tabs on Tokyo after Japan's top currency official warned authorities were ready 24 hours a day to intervene to support the yen as it ...
Hong Kong judge gives property firm Kaisa time to restructure debt
Jun 24, 2024 (AFP)
The country's developers have been hammered by Beijing's decision in 2020 to crack down on excessive borrowing and rampant speculation in the property sector, w...
Asian markets track weak US lead, eyes on yen
Jun 24, 2024 (AFP)
A forecast-topping read on the US services sector provided further evidence that the world's top economy remained in rude health and dealt a blow to hopes for i...
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