Missing woman last seen in Baltimore wearing flamingo shirt
BALTIMORE, MD – She was last spotted wearing a black t-shirt with a flamingo on the front and green pants, and now police are asking for help to find her. Michelle Murphy,…
China seen keeping medium-term policy rate unchanged for a sixth month
SHANGHAI – China’s central bank is widely expected to keep unchanged the borrowing costs on its medium-term policy loans for the sixth consecutive month on Friday, a Reuters survey showed. Aggressive global…
China Q2 GDP growth seen dipping to 1% on COVID hit, 2022 growth at 4% – Reuters poll
By Kevin Yao BEIJING – China’s economic growth likely slowed sharply in the second quarter as COVID-19 lockdowns hit factories and consumer spending, a Reuters poll showed, suggesting policymakers may have to…
Indonesia June trade surplus seen widening after palm oil exports resume – Reuters poll
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s trade surplus likely widened to $3.52 billion last month, boosted by the lifting of a three-week palm oil export ban, according to economists polled by Reuters, although some still…
Chile sharply raises estimates for inflation in 2022; GDP seen up 1.6%
By Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO – Chile’s government on Tuesday sharply increased its estimates for the country’s inflation in 2022, saying it now expects an 11.1% rise, against an 8.9% rise seen in…
Zambia’s creditors seen offering financial assurances by end-July -source
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – Zambia’s official creditors are expected to offer it financial assurances by the end of July, paving the way for the first debt restructuring under a G20 framework…
Brazil real to firm, but pre-election fiscal loosening seen as risk – Reuters poll
By Gabriel Burin BUENOS AIRES – Brazil’s real is expected to firm over the next 12 months but will come under growing pressure from planned extra social spending against a complex economic…
Taiwan June exports seen rising faster as supply chains woes ease – Reuters poll
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s exports likely rose for the 24th straight month in June and at a faster clip than in May, thanks to easing supply chain woes and stronger technology demand, a…
Japan FY2021/22 tax revenue seen revised up to record amount – draft
TOKYO – Japan’s government has revised up its estimates of national tax revenue from the last fiscal year ended in March, as a weak yen and economic recovery from the pandemic helped…
Japan coalition headed for election win, LDP seen gaining seats -poll
TOKYO – Japan’s ruling coalition is headed for victory in a July 10 upper house election, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ruling party likely to extend the number of seats it holds…
Russia’s 2022 inflation seen at 14.5%, more rate cuts expected: Reuters poll
(Reuters) – Russia’s central bank will continue cutting rates to limit the depth of economic contraction this year as inflation will be lower than previously thought, a Reuters poll suggested on Thursday.…
Japan May factory output seen dipping for 2nd month on China lockdown- Reuters poll
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO – Japan’s factory output probably fell in May for a second successive month due to supply chain disruptions caused by strict COVID-19 lockdowns in China, a Reuters poll…
Japan May consumer inflation seen likely staying above central bank’s target: Reuters poll
TOKYO – Japan’s core consumer price index for May is expected to climb 2.1% from a year earlier, its second straight month of gains above the central bank’s 2% inflation target, a…
Singapore hospitality trusts seen as ripe for more take-private deals
By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE – Deals to take private Singapore’s real estate investment trusts (REITs) are expected to gain momentum as the companies reel under rising interest rates and fierce competition to…
15-Year-Old Last Seen Before School on Monday
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile Abalyn Calderon. Abalyn, from the 17xx block of Benton Ave, was last seen on June 13,…
Mexico annual inflation rate near 21-year high, rate hike seen
By Gabriel Araujo and Jackie Botts MEXICO CITY – Mexican inflation rose faster than expected in May, data from the INEGI national statistics agency showed on Thursday, prompting bets the Bank of…
Texas power use seen breaking records in heatwave through next week
By Scott DiSavino (Reuters) – Power demand in Texas will likely set fresh all-time highs every day from June 10-13 as economic growth boosts usage and homes and businesses keep their air…
Argentina interest rate seen up 200 bps as inflation boils over
By Jorge Otaola BUENOS AIRES – Argentina’s benchmark interest rate is likely to be hiked another 200 basis points next week, analysts polled by Reuters estimated, as the central bank seeks to…
China’s May new yuan loans seen rebounding on central bank support -Reuters poll
BEIJING – China’s new yuan loans likely rebounded sharply in May after a drop in April, a Reuters poll showed, as the central bank ratchets up policy support for the slowing economy.…
Asia’s jet fuel refining profits hit all-time record, seen climbing further
By Koustav Samanta SINGAPORE – Asian jet fuel refining profits – already at all-time highs – have enough leg room for more gains in the coming weeks, as relaxed border curbs boost…
Analysis-S.Korea’s robust response to N.Korea seen aiding Japan’s military push
By Soo-hyang Choi and Ju-min Park SEOUL – South Korea’s tougher stance towards the North under its new conservative president will be welcomed by Tokyo as Japan seeks to boost its military…
Toronto new condo demand cools but prices seen firm as developers delay launches
By Nichola Saminather TORONTO – Demand for pre-construction condominiums across Toronto has started to soften with rising interest rates, but market- watchers say developers are unlikely to cut prices with margins already…
Latin America, Caribbean 2022 poverty seen higher as Ukraine war bites: U.N. study
(Reuters) – A United Nations commission has increased its projection for poverty in Latin America and Caribbean for 2022, citing economic disruptions caused by the conflict in Ukraine. Latin America and Dominican…
Russia seen cutting key rate by 100 bps to 10% on Friday- Reuters poll
(Reuters) – The Russian central bank is expected to cut its key interest rate by 100 basis points to 10% on Friday as it tries to make lending more affordable amid sluggish…
Thai economy still seen growing 3% this year – Finance Minister
BANGKOK – Thailand’s economy is still expected to grow 3% this year, driven by exports, despite global uncertainty, the finance minister said on Monday. However, shipments may see more impacts from Russia’s…
14-Year-Old Missing, Last Seen Near Penn Soccer Field
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile Devon Brown. Devon was last seen walking on S. 29th Street near the Penn Soccer Field…
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