EU tells countries gas price cap would come with risks
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission has warned EU countries that a broad cap on gas prices could be complex to launch …
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U.S. dollar strength creating ‘untenable’ situation that risks financial crisis -Morgan Stanley
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The recent rally in the U.S. dollar is creating an “untenable situation” for riskier assets that could end in a financial …
Indonesia central bank raises rates by 50 bps to head off inflation risks
By Gayatri Suroyo and Stefanno Sulaiman JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s central bank increased interest rates by more than expected on Thursday as it sought to …
Switzerland cuts growth forecasts given energy risks, inflation
ZURICH (Reuters) -The Swiss government significantly cut its economic growth forecasts on Tuesday, citing growing risks from a “tense energy situation and sharp price increases”. …
Invesco raises $5.4 billion in China investments in first half; flags economic risks
(Corrects 10th paragraph to show company plans to increase holding in joint venture, not that it has no such plans) By Selena Li HONG KONG …
Global economy may avoid recession as inflation risks ease – J.P. Morgan
(Reuters) – The global economy could avert a recession as data points to a potential soft landing, J.P. Morgan analysts said, while adding that the …
Fund managers shun China property bonds on default risks
By Patturaja Murugaboopathy and Gaurav Dogra (Reuters) – Fund managers are cutting their holdings in Chinese property bonds by half or even more as the …
OPEC+ sees tighter market in 2022, risks to oil demand growth
By Olesya Astakhova and Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON/MOSCOW (Reuters) – The oil market will have a small surplus of just 0.4 million bpd in 2022, much …
Ryanair CEO says recovery remains fragile, risks remain
LONDON (Reuters) – Ryanair is continuing to experience a very strong recovery but it remains fragile and could be knocked off course by external developments, …
China’s Bank of Communications warns of property market risks
By Ziyi Tang and Engen Tham BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s Bank of Communications (BoCom) on Friday warned of liquidity risks in the property sector after it …
Japan sees economy picking up modestly, flags looming risks -govt
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government described its economy as “moderately picking up” in its monthly economic report, keeping the overall assessment unchanged from the previous …
Factbox-Ukraine’s battlefield nuclear plant: what are the risks?
(Reuters) – The world nuclear watchdog has said fighting around the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine is “very alarming” and that it urgently needs …
S.Korea finance ministry warns growth may slow, exports face growing downside risks
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s finance ministry on Friday warned economic growth could slow on increasing downside risks for exports. “It is concerning that economic …
France’s Macron: underlined to Ukraine’s Zelenskiy concerns over nuclear risks
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron underlined to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy his concerns over risks to the country’s nuclear facilities, during a phone …
Analysis-China’s sharper focus on military option for Taiwan raises risks with U.S
By Yew Lun Tian BEIJING – As the dust settles from China’s military exercises around Taiwan, the message is clear: the military will uphold China’s …
Analysis-Bolsonaro risks blowback from joint military parade and campaign rally
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA – Efforts by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to turn an Independence Day military parade into a political event for his re-election …
HSBC rejects demerger of Asian business, citing huge risks
LONDON/SINGAPORE – HSBC said on Monday a demerger or spinoff of its Asian business risks huge one-off execution costs, higher taxes and ongoing running costs …
Shadow-banking risks in China curbed significantly, regulator says
BEIJING – The assets and risks of China’s “shadow” banking sector have declined significantly through continuous regulation, the state-run Securities Times on Saturday quoted a …
New Zealand consumers, businesses gloomy, economic risks grow
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON – New Zealand is at growing risk of sliding into a recession in the second half of 2022, some economists said …
Philippine central bank to use “full force” of measures to tackle inflation risks
MANILA – Philippine’s central bank is ready use the “full force of available measures” and take all necessary monetary policy actions to combat inflation, its …
Russian central bank looks to spread risks across banking sector – Expert magazine
(This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine) MOSCOW – As Russian banks contend with foreign …
S. Korea central bank member affirms tightening outlook, notes downside risks
SEOUL – A South Korean central-bank board member affirmed on Wednesday that interest rates should rise further but added that increases should be gradual, since …
In Argentina, financial risks deepen along with investor jitters
By Walter Bianchi BUENOS AIRES – Argentina’s debt sank deeper into distressed territory on Friday, in just the latest week of sour financial news led …
South Korea central bank vows to strengthen monitoring of financial stability risks
SEOUL – South Korea’s central bank said on Monday it will step up monitoring of the impact of higher interest rates on the stability of …
G20 finance chair warns on risks to poor countries if no consensus
NUSA DUA, Indonesia – Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Friday failure by G20 finance chiefs meeting in Bali to reach consensus could …
U.S. Treasury calls for inter-agency approach on digital asset risks, benefits
(Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury said on Thursday it had delivered “a framework” to President Joe Biden for international engagement and an inter-agency approach to …
Column-Fed’s inflation target ambiguity risks market misstep: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Fla. – It may just boil down to semantics, and in good times when inflation is low it’s not an issue …
Reuters poll: Supply fears to sustain oil rally, trumping recession risks
By Rahul Paswan (Reuters) – Oil prices are expected to stay above $100 a barrel this year as Europe and other regions struggle to wean …
China vows timely policy measures to cope with economic risks
BEIJING – China will roll out tools in its policy reserve in a timely way to cope with more economic challenges, as COVID-19 outbreaks and …
Reading the market tea-leaves for global recession risks
By Dhara Ranasinghe, Sujata Rao and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON – The fastest rate-hiking cycle in decades and inflation nearing double-digits has got investors scouring market …
Japan govt spokesperson says caution needed on inflation’s downside risks
TOKYO – Close attention is needed to downside risks that price inflation will carry, a Japanese government spokesperson said on Friday. Japan’s annual core consumer …
Indonesia central bank stays on hold, monitoring inflation risks
By Gayatri Suroyo and Stefanno Sulaiman JAKARTA – Indonesia’s central bank left interest rates at a record low on Thursday, saying it was monitoring risks …
Chinese watchdog says risks in smaller banks generally under control
BEIJING – Risks in China’s medium-sized and small banks are generally under control despite some individual banks having engaged in criminal activities, the vice chairman …
Russia says cutting oil production would have risks, require calculation
(Reuters) – The idea of cutting oil production in Russia to further increase prices has risks and would require calculation, Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Sazanov …
Global equity fund outflows rise on fears of inflationary risks
(Reuters) – Global investors withdrew big money out of equity and bond funds in the week ended June 15, on elevated concerns over rising inflation …
Mexican financial system stable but global risks weigh -central bank
By Kylie Madry and Brendan O’Boyle MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s financial system is resilient and solid despite international economic and geopolitical volatility, the central bank …
German investor morale improves in June though risks remain ahead
BERLIN – German investor sentiment rose slightly in June as financial market experts were less pessimistic about the economy, though it remained in negative territory …
Top producer Albemarle risks shutting German plant if EU declares lithium a hazard
By Clara Denina and Pratima Desai LONDON – Top lithium producer Albemarle Corp may have to shut its Langelsheim plant in Germany if the metal …
Italy statistics bureau cuts growth forecasts, warns of “strong downside risks”
By Gavin Jones ROME – Italy’s economy will grow by 2.8% this year, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Tuesday, slashing a 4.7% projection made …
Russia calls for coordinated BRICS action against global economic risks
(Reuters) – Russia, hit by Western sanctions, has called on the BRICS group of emerging economies to coordinate measures to stabilise the economic situation, Russian …
China’s draft cybersecurity rules pose risks for financial firms, lobby group warns
By Selena Li HONG KONG – China’s proposed cybersecurity rules for financial firms could pose risks to operations of western companies by making their data …
Africa risks stagflation due to pandemic, Ukraine war – AfDB
JOHANNESBURG – Africa risks sliding into stagflation – a cycle of slow growth and high inflation – as it battles the lingering effects of the …
Crypto markets may pose risks to wider financial stability, ECB warns
By Francesco Canepa and Tom Wilson FRANKFURT -Cryptocurrencies will pose a risk to financial stability if the emerging sector maintains its rapid growth of the …
U.S. warns companies of ‘reputational risks’ of doing business in Sudan
WASHINGTON -The United States issued an advisory on Monday warning U.S. companies of growing reputational risks of doing business with state-owned enterprises and military-controlled firms …
Japan, Europe tread different paths as G7 warns of inflation risks
By Leika Kihara and Francesco Canepa KOENIGSWINTER, Germany – Having long trod a similar path in tackling low inflation, Japan and Europe now appear to …
China lockdowns impeding supply chain recovery, slowdown risks spillovers, Yellen says
BONN, Germany -U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday that COVID-19 lockdowns in China appear to be impeding the flow of goods and hampering …
Russia risks speed up automakers’ switch from palladium to platinum, WPIC says
LONDON – Automakers are accelerating efforts to use less palladium and more platinum due to worries over palladium supply from Russia, the World Platinum Investment …
Column-World wheat squeeze set to worsen into 2023, price risks remain -Braun
By Karen Braun NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Despite global wheat prices trading at record highs for the time of year, market participants may have been too …
Asian economic powers warn of risks from war, monetary policy normalisation
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO -East Asian economic leaders warned on Thursday of risks to the region’s outlook and pledged to remain committed to market stability …
Dropping zero-COVID policy in China without safeguards risks 1.5m lives – study
By David Stanway and Jennifer Rigby SHANGHAI/LONDON – China risks just over 1.5 million COVID deaths if it drops its tough zero-COVID policy without any …