Toyota to outshine rivals as more consumers opt for hybrids amid EV slowdown
By Daniel Leussink and Abhirup Roy TOKYO/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -When Tony Le set out with his wife to buy a new car last year, he … Read more
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Industry pain abounds as electric car demand hits slowdown
By Nick Carey and Joseph White (Reuters) – While automakers and suppliers are betting big on future demand for electric vehicles, a near-term global slowdown … Read more
Australia’s sharp inflation slowdown reinforces view RBA hike-cycle is over
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s inflation slumped to a near two-year low in November and core inflation also eased sharply, a softer-than-expected result … Read more
UK labour market firms after recent slowdown: REC survey
By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – British employers raised pay and recovered some of their appetite for hiring in December, according to a survey that … Read more
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy notes signs of ‘slowdown’ in Russian military plans, industry
(Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukraine was receiving signals that Russia’s military planning and activity were slowing. Zelenskiy, in his nightly … Read more
Peloton forecasts weak holiday-quarter revenue as demand slowdown bites
By Kannaki Deka (Reuters) -Exercise equipment maker Peloton Interactive Inc on Thursday forecast revenue below estimates for the all-important holiday quarter and posted a bigger-than-expected … Read more
Airbnb forecasts fourth-quarter revenue below estimates on demand slowdown
By Priyamvada C and Doyinsola Oladipo (Reuters) -Airbnb forecast fourth-quarter revenue slightly below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as tourists scale back on travel due … Read more
Luxury slowdown further challenges Gucci revival
By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) – French luxury group Kering’s sales are likely to have slowed again in the third quarter as it seeks to … Read more
Fisker adjusts prices as EV market sees signs of demand slowdown
(Reuters) – Fisker cut prices of its high-end Ocean Extreme SUV on Monday, while raising prices on two lower-priced variants, as the firm grapples with … Read more
IMF says China property slowdown will weigh on Asia’s growth
By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded its 2023 and 2024 growth forecasts for China, saying its recovery was “losing … Read more
Japan Aug machinery orders fall, overseas slowdown may weigh
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan core machinery orders fell for a second straight month in August, suggesting worries about a global economic slowdown and China’s wobbly … Read more
Most Japanese firms expect China’s economic slowdown to persist into 2025 – Reuters poll
By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) – Most Japanese companies expect a slowdown in China’s economy to persist into 2025, with nearly two thirds of firms … Read more
UK vacancies fall but jobs market slowdown may be ending-REC
LONDON (Reuters) – British employers cut their job vacancies for the first time in more than two-and-a-half years in September and reduced their hiring again, … Read more
Asking prices for UK homes pick up slightly despite summer slowdown: Rightmove
LONDON (Reuters) – Asking prices for homes in Britain rose marginally this month following a sharp drop in August, but buyer affordability is expected to … Read more
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 … Read more
Analysis-Iran’s nuclear slowdown may prop up US hopes to ease tensions
By Arshad Mohammed and Francois Murphy WASHINGTON/VIENNA (Reuters) – Iran’s limited steps to slow its buildup of near-weapons-grade uranium may help ease U.S.-Iranian tensions but … Read more
Analysis-US banks hold $3.3 trillion cash amid banking crisis, slowdown worries
By Saeed Azhar and Ann Saphir NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – U.S. lenders are holding onto large piles of cash as insurance against a slowing … Read more
Marketmind: Strikes, system failures and a slowdown
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook: Workers at two Chevron liquefied natural gas facilities in Australia plan … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
Head of France’s Medef business lobby: seeing some signs of business slowdown
PARIS (Reuters) – There are signs of a slowdown in business activity in France and interest rates are also weighing on businesses, Patrick Martin, the … Read more
Analysis-China-linked assets squeezed as slowdown ripples across markets
By Tom Westbrook and Dhara Ranasinghe SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) – Investors looking for clues about the state of China’s economy beyond official data are seeing red … Read more
Brazil’s helicopter market seen picking up in H2 after early 2023 slowdown
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Major helicopter manufacturers operating in Brazil expect a demand recovery in the second half of 2023 after a … Read more
French inflation confirms its slowdown at 5,0% in July- final figures
PARIS (Reuters) – French annual inflation reached 5.0% in July, in line with preliminary figure and down from 5.3% in June, dragged down by lower … Read more
Analysis-US stock gains may grow elusive as boost from inflation slowdown wanes
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – As inflation worries ease, U.S. stocks may need a fresh source of fuel to propel further gains this … Read more
Gloomy Spirit, Expedia reports drag travel stocks lower on demand slowdown fears
(Reuters) – U.S. travel stocks fell in early trading on Thursday following downbeat quarterly reports from Spirit Airlines and Expedia that amplified concerns domestic demand … Read more
Rio Tinto warns on global slowdown risks, production issues
By Melanie Burton and Navya Mittal MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Rio Tinto flagged concerns about a global economic slowdown on Wednesday as it logged a raft … Read more
UK buyers retreat from housing market, further slowdown seen – RICS
By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s housing market showed signs of a slowdown in June and property surveyors expect activity to remain subdued as … Read more
Analysis-China slowdown prompts export-reliant Europe stocks rethink
By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – A lack of clarity on Beijing’s planned stimulus measures will mean a mixed appetite for European stocks over the … Read more
JD Sports says still on track despite North American slowdown
By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -JD Sports Fashion said there had been some softening in trade in its North American business in June, which would … Read more
Sharp slowdown in growth of bank lending for euro zone and Germany forecast
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – High interest rates will keep a lid on the pace of bank lending in Europe this year and next, with a particular … Read more
Goldman Sachs cuts China growth forecast as property slowdown bites
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs analysts have cut forecasts for China’s economic growth, citing persistently weak confidence and the cloud over the property market as … Read more
New inflation data tests Fed’s faith in housing slowdown thesis
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve officials for months have been counting on slower-rising U.S. housing prices to help in their efforts to … Read more
Fearing Economic ‘Slowdown,’ Oil Drillers Just Shut Down The Most Rigs In Any Week Since 2021
Fearing Economic ‘Slowdown,’ Oil Drillers Just Shut Down The Most Rigs In Any Week Since 2021 John Hugh DeMastri on June 2, 2023 Oil drillers … Read more
JPMorgan president says loan demand declining, US economic slowdown weighs
By Nupur Anand and Lananh Nguyen NEW YORK (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase & Co’s President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel Pinto said loan demand is … Read more
Nvidia rally: Retail investors stay out on growing slowdown worries
By Medha Singh (Reuters) – The rally in the shares of Nvidia Corp that briefly propelled its market value to the trillion-dollar club saw little … Read more
Toronto stock market seen up but slowdown in China could crimp gains: Reuters poll
By Fergal Smith TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index will rally less than previously expected in 2023 as higher borrowing costs cool the domestic … Read more
China’s fresh COVID wave raises concern of trading volume slowdown
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – A fresh wave of COVID-19 is spreading through China as people return from public holiday travel, reaching trading floors and raising concern … Read more
U.S. diesel stocks bounce in sign of economic slowdown
By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) – A slowing manufacturing sector is starting to put a dent in U.S. diesel demand, traders and fuel experts said this … Read more
Malaysia central bank maintains 2023 growth forecast amid global slowdown
By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s central bank on Wednesday maintained its economic growth forecast for 2023 at 4% to 5%, saying that … Read more
Ocado says Kroger committed to build more warehouses despite roll-out slowdown
LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. supermarket group Kroger Co is committed to building more automated warehouses in partnership with British online grocer and technology group Ocado, … Read more
Asian company earnings cut on China, global slowdown worries
By Gaurav Dogra and Patturaja Murugaboopathy (Reuters) – Equity analysts are cutting their estimates for Asian companies’ earnings because of worries about slowing global growth … Read more
Pessimism persists at big Japanese manufacturers amid global slowdown
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Big Japanese manufacturers remained pessimistic about business conditions for a third straight month in March, the closely watched Reuters … Read more
Irish finance minister sees less severe economic slowdown
DUBLIN (Reuters) – An expected economic slowdown may not be as severe as feared, Ireland’s finance minister said on Friday after data showed consumer spending … Read more
WTO sees short-lived slowdown of global goods trade growth
GENEVA (Reuters) – Global merchandise trade growth slowed at the end of 2022 and was likely to remain weak in the first quarter of this … Read more
Swiss government says it expects economic slowdown but no recession
ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss economy is expected to slow this year but will not slide into a recession, the government said on Tuesday, after … Read more
Japan manufacturers gloomy as global slowdown hurts – Reuters Tankan
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Big manufacturers in Japan remained gloomy in February and the service-sector mood slid for a second straight month, a … Read more
South Korea’s think tank warns of steeper economic slowdown in H1
SEOUL (Reuters) – The rising cost of living is likely to hurt South Korea’s economy much more significantly in the first half of this year … Read more
Canada factory sector posts longest slowdown in 7 years
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian manufacturing activity contracted at a slightly faster rate in December as an uncertain economic outlook and high inflation undercut demand, while … Read more
U.N. body says slowdown in global trade to worsen in 2023
BERLIN (Reuters) – The ongoing slowdown in global trade is expected to worsen in 2023, the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on … Read more