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No reasons for cutting Polish interest rates now, central bank chief says

Polish central bank Governor Adam Glapinski said on Thursday there were no reasons for cutting interest rates at the moment due to the outlook for inflation and he did not think

No reasons for cutting Polish interest rates now, central bank chief says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

A $1 trillion jolt: Selloff in Indian stocks burns retail investors, fans economic risks

As India's longest equity slump in nearly three decades wipes out roughly $1 trillion in market capitalization, the

A $1 trillion jolt: Selloff in Indian stocks burns retail investors, fans economic risks
Business|Economy|Europe

Euro zone industrial output grows quicker than expected in January

Euro zone industrial production grew faster than forecast in January, driven by a quick expansion in Germany, which erases some but not all earlier losses, data from Eurostat

Euro zone industrial output grows quicker than expected in January
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Institute raises German growth forecast for 2026 in anticipation of spending boom

Germany's IfW economic institute raised its 2026 growth estimate for Europe's largest economy on Thursday, anticipating tailwinds from a public spending boost that conservative

Institute raises German growth forecast for 2026 in anticipation of spending boom
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Global trade to grow despite US tariff policies, says DHL Group CEO

Global trade is forecast to grow, albeit less robustly, as the world reacts to U.S.

Global trade to grow despite US tariff policies, says DHL Group CEO
Asia|Business|Economy

India's industrial output quickens in January on manufacturing, mining push

India's industrial output in January outpaced expectations, powered by strong manufacturing and mining activity, government data showed on Wednesday.

India's industrial output quickens in January on manufacturing, mining push
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's retail inflation slips below 4% for first time in six months

India's retail inflation fell below 4% in February for the first time in six months mainly due to a decline in vegetable prices, giving the central bank room to cut rates further in coming

India's retail inflation slips below 4% for first time in six months
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Goldman Sachs lowers S&P 500 year-end target to 6,200

Goldman Sachs has trimmed its 2025-end target for the S&P 500 Index to 6,200 from 6,500, citing increased policy uncertainty, particularly on tariffs, and worries about the economic growth

Goldman Sachs lowers S&P 500 year-end target to 6,200
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Euro jumps to five-month high on hopes for Ukraine ceasefire; Canadian dollar rebounds after Trump tariffs

The euro hit a five-month high on Tuesday after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal, while the dollar rose to a one-week high before

Euro jumps to five-month high on hopes for Ukraine ceasefire; Canadian dollar rebounds after Trump tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Most Gulf markets in red on US slowdown worries

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Tuesday due to fears of a U.S. economic downturn amid escalating trade tensions, although the stocks trimmed some of their

Most Gulf markets in red on US slowdown worries
Business|Economy|Europe

Spain economy set to grow 2.7% in 2025, buoyed by private consumption, central bank says

The Bank of Spain said on Tuesday that it expects the country's economy to expand by a strong 2.7% this year, up from the 2.5% forecast in its previous quarterly

Spain economy set to grow 2.7% in 2025, buoyed by private consumption, central bank says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China is ending its annual Congress with questions open over how to revive its slowing economy

China has wrapped up its biggest political event of the year leaving one question unanswered: How far will it go to try to revive economic growth in 2025

China is ending its annual Congress with questions open over how to revive its slowing economy
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India inflation likely eased below 4% in February for the first time in six months

India's February consumer inflation likely eased below the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4.0% for the first time in six months on moderating food

India inflation likely eased below 4% in February for the first time in six months
Americas|Economy|Finance|Political

Argentina analysts see 2025 inflation at 23.3%

Argentine analysts held their forecasts for this year's inflation nearly steady, according to the central bank's market expectations survey published on Monday, predicting year-end

Argentina analysts see 2025 inflation at 23.3%
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Bank of Israel stays cautiously optimistic on inflation, rates outlook

Bank of Israel policymakers are cautiously optimistic that inflation will ease later in 2025 in the wake of uncertainty stemming from the effects of Israel's war

Bank of Israel stays cautiously optimistic on inflation, rates outlook
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China’s deflation problems get worse

China’s deflation problems get worse

China’s deflation problems get worse
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Major Gulf markets ease on global trade war concerns

Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Monday as U.S. import tariffs sparked concerns over global economic growth, causing investors to shy away from

Major Gulf markets ease on global trade war concerns
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Thailand aims for over 3% growth with $4.4 billion stimulus

Thailand's government wants to lift economic growth above its 3% target this year and is confident a strong first half will be

Thailand aims for over 3% growth with $4.4 billion stimulus
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

China announces high-tech fund to grow AI, emerging industries

China announces high-tech fund to grow AI, emerging industries

China announces high-tech fund to grow AI, emerging industries
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's property sector is showing positive changes, minister says

China's property sector is showing positive changes and market confidence is improving, its housing minister said on Sunday, as policymakers

China's property sector is showing positive changes, minister says
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Political

Elements of German parties' coalition paper

German election winner Friedrich Merz's conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) completed preliminary talks on Saturday on forming a coalition government that will take

Elements of German parties' coalition paper
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US jobs data calms market fears, but jitters on policy uncertainty dominate

A solid U.S. jobs report assuaged some swirling concerns about a rapid growth slowdown, but with policy uncertainty surging and tariff

US jobs data calms market fears, but jitters on policy uncertainty dominate
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Investors seek clarity on tariffs from Trump White House

Seesaw tariff announcements have unnerved Wall Street, as investors said flip-flopping moves by the Trump administration to roll back levies on

Investors seek clarity on tariffs from Trump White House
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Dollar dives as bull case weakens but some investors expect a bounce

Dollar bulls appear to be in hibernation after a sharp selloff in the greenback on U.S. growth concerns, but some investors think tariffs still have the power

Dollar dives as bull case weakens but some investors expect a bounce
Asia|Business|Economy

China's February bank loans likely to dip from record high: Reuters poll

China's new yuan loans are expected to have sharply decreased in February from an all-time high in January, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, due to muted

China's February bank loans likely to dip from record high: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China slams US tariffs, says its economy is resilient but there are no winners in a trade war

China's commerce minister says Beijing will not yield to bullying and its economy can weather tariffs and other challenges, though there are “no winners in a trade war."

China slams US tariffs, says its economy is resilient but there are no winners in a trade war
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Nasdaq confirms correction, dollar weakens as tariff news fuels unease

Stock indexes fell sharply and the dollar eased on Thursday, with the Nasdaq confirming it has been in a correction since peaking last December, as more

Nasdaq confirms correction, dollar weakens as tariff news fuels unease
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB governors see growing chance of April pause before cutting resumes, sources say

European Central Bank policymakers see a growing chance of a pause in their easing cycle at their next meeting before rates come down again, once they have greater clarity about

ECB governors see growing chance of April pause before cutting resumes, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US fourth-quarter worker productivity revised higher

U.S. worker productivity grew a bit faster than initially thought in the fourth quarter, helping to curb labor costs and providing a boost in the fight against inflation. 

US fourth-quarter worker productivity revised higher
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's largest union group sees biggest wage hike demand in over 30 years

Japan's largest labour union umbrella group is seeing its member unions demand the biggest salary increase in over 30 years as both the

Japan's largest union group sees biggest wage hike demand in over 30 years
Business|Economy|US

US trade deficit hits record high in January on imports surge

The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record high in January amid front-loading of imports ahead of tariffs, suggesting that trade could be a drag on economic growth in the first

US trade deficit hits record high in January on imports surge
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European Central Bank cuts rates again as threat of trade war with Trump weighs on economy

The European Central Bank is cutting interest rates by a quarter percentage point, lowering credit costs for consumers and businesses to support an economy that is struggling to show solid growth

European Central Bank cuts rates again as threat of trade war with Trump weighs on economy
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

ECB cuts rates again, euro rallies

The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and kept the door ajar to more, even as a looming trade war with the U.S. and plans to boost military spending

ECB cuts rates again, euro rallies
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Most Gulf markets in red on tariff war worries

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Thursday amid U.S. tariff uncertainties, although First Abu Dhabi Bank drove the Abu Dhabi index higher.

Most Gulf markets in red on tariff war worries
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Malaysia central bank holds key rate steady, flags cloudy global outlook

Malaysia's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, expecting economic activity to remain strong this year and inflation manageable

Malaysia central bank holds key rate steady, flags cloudy global outlook
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

China's exports likely slowed at start of year as U.S. trade clouds gather: Reuters poll

China's exports growth likely slowed in the January-February period, partly due to Lunar New Year disruptions, as escalating tariff pressures from the

China's exports likely slowed at start of year as U.S. trade clouds gather: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Goldman Sachs raises 2025 economic growth forecast for Germany, Euro area

Goldman Sachs raised its economic growth forecast for Germany this year, citing the prospect of increased military and infrastructure spending, and also upgraded the growth estimate for

Goldman Sachs raises 2025 economic growth forecast for Germany, Euro area
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Sustaining economic growth and other takeaways from the start of China's legislative session

Sustaining economic growth by raising domestic consumption is one of the priorities for China's government this year

Sustaining economic growth and other takeaways from the start of China's legislative session
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China keeps its economic growth target at 'around 5%' for 2025

China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds

China keeps its economic growth target at 'around 5%' for 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

UK's Reeves working to get budget goals back on track

British finance minister Rachel Reeves is working out how she can get back on track to meet her budget targets, with spending cuts widely expected when she

UK's Reeves working to get budget goals back on track
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Germany could keep top credit score despite vast spending plan, analyst says

Germany could keep its top credit score despite a financial package worth hundreds of billions of euros planned by the parties hoping to form the country's next government, a Scope

Germany could keep top credit score despite vast spending plan, analyst says
Africa|Business|Economy

Kenya's private sector growth holds steady in February, outlook dim

Kenya's private sector held steady in February, expanding at a similar pace to the previous month, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Kenya's private sector growth holds steady in February, outlook dim
Business|Economy|MidEast

UAE non-oil business sector maintains steady growth in February, PMI shows

The UAE's non-oil private sector growth in activity held steady in February driven by strong demand and output, a survey showed on Wednesday.

UAE non-oil business sector maintains steady growth in February, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy

Thai Q1 GDP growth seen at 3.4% y/y on stimulus, official says

Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.4% in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, which would be the fastest pace in 10 quarters, helped by government stimulus measures

Thai Q1 GDP growth seen at 3.4% y/y on stimulus, official says
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Investors reassured on Trump's tax remarks, worry about tariffs, chipmakers

Investors took comfort in U.S.

Investors reassured on Trump's tax remarks, worry about tariffs, chipmakers
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's service activity marks fastest growth in six months, PMI shows

Japan's service activity marked the fastest growth in six months in February, backed by strong sales and new export businesses, a private-sector survey showed on Wednesday.

Japan's service activity marks fastest growth in six months, PMI shows
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Nasdaq nears correction territory dragged down by trade tensions

U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq veering near correction territory, as trade tensions escalated

Nasdaq nears correction territory dragged down by trade tensions
Americas|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Mexico's peso ends higher, stocks rebound

Mexico's peso rose against the dollar in a volatile session on Tuesday, as traders priced the effect of newly imposed U.S. tariffs of 25% on

Mexico's peso ends higher, stocks rebound
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Parts of US Treasury market show concern about Fed rate-cutting pause

Parts of the U.S.

Parts of US Treasury market show concern about Fed rate-cutting pause
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

China vows to ‘fight till the end’ as Trump escalates trade war

China vows to ‘fight till the end’ as Trump escalates trade war

China vows to ‘fight till the end’ as Trump escalates trade war
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia's January retail sales post small gain on food-related spending

Australian retail sales posted a small gain in January after a strong showing in the last quarter as consumer spending continued to pick up amid a slowdown in

Australia's January retail sales post small gain on food-related spending
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Dow tumbles 650 points as Trump confirms tariffs on Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday

Dow tumbles 650 points as Trump confirms tariffs on Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday

Dow tumbles 650 points as Trump confirms tariffs on Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan corporate capex drops for first time in 4 years amid tariff fears

Japanese corporate spending on plant and equipment dropped 0.2% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, Ministry of Finance data showed on Tuesday, marking the first

Japan corporate capex drops for first time in 4 years amid tariff fears
Business|Economy|US

Fed's Musalem expects continued economic growth, but sees risks in recent data

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Fed's Musalem expects continued economic growth, but sees risks in recent data
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone inflation ticks lower in boost to ECB rate cut bets

Euro zone inflation dipped a bit less than expected last month but its most closely watched component also dropped, sealing the case for another ECB interest

Euro zone inflation ticks lower in boost to ECB rate cut bets
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US tariffs will likely dent growth prospects in Central Europe, S&P Global says

U.S.

US tariffs will likely dent growth prospects in Central Europe, S&P Global says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

China eyeing U.S. farm exports for retaliation, report says, as importers rush to beat tariffs

Chinese manufacturers reported stronger orders in February as importers rushed to beat higher U.S. tariffs

China eyeing U.S. farm exports for retaliation, report says, as importers rush to beat tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy

How China could boost its weak consumption

China has repeatedly pledged to make the consumer sector a more prominent driver of economic growth but is yet to implement any structural policy changes to

How China could boost its weak consumption
Economy|Political|US

How Trump’s immigration crackdown could backfire

How Trump’s immigration crackdown could backfire

How Trump’s immigration crackdown could backfire
Business|Economy|Political|US

US consumer spending posts first drop in almost two years

U.S. consumer spending fell for the first time in nearly two years in January and the goods trade deficit widened to a record high as businesses front-loaded

US consumer spending posts first drop in almost two years
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Malawi lowers 2025 growth forecast as inflation spurs protests

Malawi's government trimmed its economic growth forecast for this year in its annual budget on Friday as disgruntled citizens protested in major cities over rising

Malawi lowers 2025 growth forecast as inflation spurs protests
Americas|Business|Economy

Canada's economy posts surprise annualized fourth quarter growth of 2.6%

Canada's gross domestic product in the fourth quarter expanded by 2.6% on an annualized basis, surpassing widespread expectations, as a jump in consumer spending

Canada's economy posts surprise annualized fourth quarter growth of 2.6%
Asia|Business|Economy

India's infrastructure output rises 4.6% on-year in January

India's infrastructure output grew 4.6% year-on-year in January, backed by a pick up in cement and refined petroleum product output, government data showed on Friday.

India's infrastructure output rises 4.6% on-year in January
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Rising investor angst about economy to be tested by US jobs data

The stakes are high for the monthly U.S. jobs report in the coming week, as investors gauge whether a string of worrisome data is signaling significant concern about the

Rising investor angst about economy to be tested by US jobs data
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Softer inflation, weak growth bolster case for ECB rate cuts

Euro zone inflation prospects improved while growth remained anaemic, fresh data showed on Friday, solidifying the case for further ECB rate cuts to stimulate an economy that has

Softer inflation, weak growth bolster case for ECB rate cuts
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US

Dollar jumps as Trump tariffs loom

The dollar jumped on Thursday and was poised for its biggest daily percentage gain in more than two months as U.S.

Dollar jumps as Trump tariffs loom
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

ECB to cut rates again on March 6 as focus turns to growth: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will trim its deposit rate again next week to 2.50%, according to all 82 economists polled by Reuters who expected two further cuts by

ECB to cut rates again on March 6 as focus turns to growth: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Political|US

US economic growth slows in fourth quarter

U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, the government confirmed on Thursday, and the loss of momentum appears to have persisted early this quarter amid cold

US economic growth slows in fourth quarter
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

IMF keeps India's 'stabilised' exchange rate classification through 2024

The International Monetary Fund retained its classification of India's "de facto" exchange rate regime as "stabilised" for the period of December 2022 to November 2024

IMF keeps India's 'stabilised' exchange rate classification through 2024
Asia|Business|Economy

Thailand seeks ways to boost growth to 3.0%-3.5% this year, finance minister says

Thailand will meet central bank and planning agency officials to discuss ways to boost growth to 3% to 3.5% this year, its finance minister said on Thursday.

Thailand seeks ways to boost growth to 3.0%-3.5% this year, finance minister says
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast

Growth outlook slows again and 'peace dividend' fades, EBRD says

Weak external demand and the impact of conflicts slowed economic growth again in countries covered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD),

Growth outlook slows again and 'peace dividend' fades, EBRD says
Business|Economy|Europe

Swiss economy grows 0.5% in fourth quarter, boosted by pharma and chemicals

The Swiss economy grew by a better than expected 0.5% in the fourth quarter, the government said on Thursday, as the country's pharmaceuticals sector compensated for

Swiss economy grows 0.5% in fourth quarter, boosted by pharma and chemicals
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Japan tells G20 free, open trade crucial for global growth

Japan told its G20 counterparts that free, open and rules-based trade was important to sustain global economic growth, a senior finance ministry official told

Japan tells G20 free, open trade crucial for global growth
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Brazil will take no exceptional measures to boost economic growth, official says

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's chief of staff said on Wednesday that the government will take no exceptional measure to boost economic growth, and

Brazil will take no exceptional measures to boost economic growth, official says

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