China, EU to hold high-level economic and trade dialogue in Beijing
BEIJING (Reuters) – The 10th China-EU High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue will be held in Beijing on Sept. 25, the Chinese commerce ministry said on …
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Japan to pull together pillars of economic package early next week, says PM
(Reuters) – Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he will instruct his government to pull together the pillars of an economic package early …
Swiss expect economic growth ‘significantly below average’ in 2023 and 2024
ZURICH (Reuters) – Switzerland’s economy is expected to grow by 1.3% this year, the government said on Wednesday, significantly below the country’s long-term average as …
Brazil’s economic activity at start of third quarter beats expectations
BRASILIA (Reuters) – The Brazilian economy kicked off the third quarter with a stronger-than-expected pace, bolstering recent upward revisions in the country’s GDP growth forecast …
Argentina government expects economic rebound, inflation slowdown in 2024
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s economy is expected to grow 2.7% in 2024 after contracting 2.5% this year, according to a budget proposal sent by …
Biden weighed by economic concerns, age in potential 2024 rematch with Trump -Reuters/Ipsos poll
By Jason Lange and James Oliphant WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s chances of re-election are being jeopardized by voters’ concerns over his age, …
Thai PM to unveil new policies to match economic challenges
By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday said his cabinet would this week issue a raft …
German economic weakness belies France’s outperformance
By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) – Germany’s economic weakness is casting a flattering light on France’s relative resilience that belies the otherwise middling performance of …
China economic woes could raise Taiwan risks, says US House committee chair
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China’s economic slowdown could increase the risk of Beijing taking military action toward Taiwan, the Republican chair of a …
Treasury’s Adeyemo, in New York, says tackling rural economic inequality essential
By Andrea Shalal (Reuters) – Reversing a significant rise in inequality in the United States over the last four decades is essential to boosting overall …
EJ ANTONI: Biden Loves Vacations. His Economic Policies Mean Most Americans Can’t Afford One
EJ ANTONI: Biden Loves Vacations. His Economic Policies Mean Most Americans Can’t Afford One E.J. Antoni on September 10, 2023 The middle class is demonstrably …
Malaysia targets at least 5% economic growth annually until 2025 – PM
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia is aiming for economic growth of at least 5% annually until 2025, lower than the Southeast Asian nation’s previous target, …
Kremlin says Laos will be top guest at economic forum, no word on Kim Jong Un
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Saturday the top foreign guest at an economic forum in Vladivostok next week would be the vice president of …
China July-Aug economic losses from disasters double from first six months
By Ethan Wang and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s direct economic losses from natural disasters in July to August ballooned to 75.37 billion yuan …
Turkey’s economic team in Russia as Erdogan meets Putin – source
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s top economic policymakers are visiting Russia for meetings on Monday, a source said, travelling along with President Tayyip Erdogan who will …
Analysis-Part of China’s economic miracle was a mirage. Reality check is next
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first major reform plans a decade ago were also his boldest, envisaging a transition to …
China’s economic woes may be behind Japan backlash -Suntory CEO
By Mayu Sakoda and Yukiko Toyoda TOKYO (Reuters) – China’s economy is in a “extremely difficult” situation, which may be contributing to a rising backlash …
Thailand’s economic recovery on track but exports weigh
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economic recovery remained on track in July as private spending increased and the tourism sector expanded on higher foreign tourist arrivals, …
Euro zone Aug economic sentiment weaker than expected
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone economic sentiment was weaker than expected in August, continuing a steady decline since the start of the year and inflation …
US auto sales hint slowdown as economic woes weigh – S&P Global Mobility
(Reuters) -U.S.-light vehicle sales are expected to remain steadfast in August but are showing early signs of a slowdown, S&P Global Mobility said on Monday. …
BOJ Ueda says China’s slowdown adds to economic uncertainty
TOKYO (Reuters) – Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the pace of economic activity in China has been a disappointment that could cloud Japan’s …
Analysis-Investors see long wait for enlarged BRICS’ economic boon
By Rachel Savage and Karin Strohecker JOHANNESBURG/LONDON (Reuters) – The expansion of the BRICS group of developing countries could provide a lifeline to capital-starved new …
US economic activity picked up in July – Chicago Fed
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. economic activity picked up pace last month as gauges of production and personal consumption improved, according to the Federal Reserve …
China’s ban on Japanese seafood has more political than economic heft
By Katya Golubkova and Dominique Patton TOKYO/BEIJING (Reuters) – China may be Japan’s top seafood export market but marine products make up less than 1% …
Argentina’s economic activity down 4.4% in June as agriculture plunges
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s economic activity fell 4.4% in June from a year earlier, the country’s official statistics agency said on Wednesday, below the …
White House wants to cut delay before government comments on economic data
By David Shepardson and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said Wednesday it is proposing to cut in half the delay before executive …
Kuwait’s economic recovery faces ‘substantial’ risks – IMF
DUBAI (Reuters) – Kuwait’s economic recovery is ongoing but risks to the oil producer’s outlook “remain substantial” and gridlock between the government and parliament continues …
White House: China economic data less transparent in recent months
By Andrea Shalal and David Ljunggren (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday criticized China for reducing the transparency of its reporting on basic economic …
Putin says Russia faces big economic challenges, must keep inflation in check
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that inflationary risks were rising and he told the government and central bank to keep …
China urgently needs to address economic uncertainty – EU business group chief
By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) – The head of an influential European business lobby in China said Beijing needs to send a clear message on …
U.S. stocks may start to question economic resilience, says Morgan Stanley
(Reuters) – The S&P 500 will likely struggle to make more headway after rallying almost 14% so far this year as investors start to question …
Taiwan sees economic growth this year at slowest in 8 years
By Jeanny Kao and Faith Hung TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export-dependent economy will probably grow at its slowest pace in eight years this year, the …
Fed Chair Powell to give economic outlook at Jackson Hole Aug 25
(Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver a talk on the economic outlook on Aug. 25 at the central bankers’ confab held each …
Analysis-Bond market’s newfound economic optimism may be shortsighted
By Shankar Ramakrishnan and Davide Barbuscia (Reuters) – In recent weeks, U.S. bond markets have bought into the prospect of a “soft landing,” prompting some …
Biden Asks Congress For Additional $24 Billion In Military, Economic Aid For Ukraine
Biden Asks Congress For Additional $24 Billion In Military, Economic Aid For Ukraine Micaela Burrow on August 10, 2023 The White House asked Congress for …
Australian consumer sentiment slips in Aug amid economic angst
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian consumer sentiment slipped in August as a decision by the country’s central bank not to hike interest rates for a second …
Biden’s Burdensome Regulations Are Contributing To Lackluster Economic Productivity, Experts Say
Biden’s Burdensome Regulations Are Contributing To Lackluster Economic Productivity, Experts Say Will Kessler on August 7, 2023 Labor productivity reached 1.3% growth year-over-year for the …
JPMorgan raises US economic growth estimate, no longer expects 2023 recession
(Reuters) – JPMorgan’s chief economist said on Friday the bank is no longer forecasting a U.S. recession this year and has raised its economic growth …
Jobs Market Cools Following Unexpectedly High Economic Growth
Jobs Market Cools Following Unexpectedly High Economic Growth Will Kessler on August 4, 2023 The U.S. added 187,000 jobs in July, less than economists expected, …
Global money market funds see largest inflows since March amid US downgrade, economic woes
(Reuters) – Global money market funds attracted massive inflows in the week to Aug. 2 as investors sought safer assets amid a U.S. credit downgrade …
Economic worries could cost Biden some of his 2020 supporters -Reuters/Ipsos
By Jason Lange and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Many Americans who voted for U.S. President Joe Biden in 2020 say they believe the economy …
World Economic Forum Removes Vivek Ramaswamy’s Name From ‘Young Global Leader’ List After Lawsuit
World Economic Forum Removes Vivek Ramaswamy’s Name From ‘Young Global Leader’ List After Lawsuit Harold Hutchison on August 1, 2023 The World Economic Forum (WEF) …
China pledges financing support for small firms amid weak economic recovery
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese ministries, regulators and the central bank on Tuesday pledged more financing support to small businesses, suggesting an urgency among policymakers to …
Governor Murphy to Lead Nine Day Economic Mission to Far East
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced that he will lead a nine-day economic mission to East Asia in October, with visits …
Experts See Red Flags Even As Biden Takes Victory Lap On Economic Growth
Experts See Red Flags Even As Biden Takes Victory Lap On Economic Growth Will Kessler on July 31, 2023 The Biden administration is touting the …
DeSantis Unveils Economic Policy Plan If Elected President In 2024
DeSantis Unveils Economic Policy Plan If Elected President In 2024 Mary Lou Masters on July 31, 2023 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday his …
Biden heads to Arizona, other Western states to tout his economic policies
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to the key battleground state of Arizona and two other Western states next …
‘Hard Truths’: Nikki Haley Slams Republicans For Role In Economic Decline
‘Hard Truths’: Nikki Haley Slams Republicans For Role In Economic Decline Harold Hutchison on July 28, 2023 Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley …
Fox News Host Says Republicans Should Prevent Biden From Having An ‘Economic Lane’ In 2024
Fox News Host Says Republicans Should Prevent Biden From Having An ‘Economic Lane’ In 2024 Harold Hutchison on July 28, 2023 Fox News host Laura …
US card companies’ wager on China travel boost hit by economic gloom
By Manya Saini and Niket Nishant (Reuters) – Visa and Mastercard, which bet on China to boost travel spending, have had to contend with a …