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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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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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Hungary economy may grow 2%-3% this year, below forecast in budget, official says

Hungary's economic growth this year is likely to come in between 2% and 3%, below the official government forecast of 3.4%, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said in a

Hungary economy may grow 2%-3% this year, below forecast in budget, official says
Business|Economy|Europe

Dutch economic growth stronger than expected in 2025, CPB says

Economic growth in the Netherlands will be stronger than previously expected this year, as wage growth offsets persistently high inflation, economic policy adviser CPB said on

Dutch economic growth stronger than expected in 2025, CPB says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Thai central bank cuts policy rate amid slow growth, global trade risks

Thailand's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday, a move it said was a response

Thai central bank cuts policy rate amid slow growth, global trade risks
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Taiwan slightly cuts 2025 GDP growth outlook amid Trump tariffs concern

Taiwan's trade-reliant economy is expected to grow at a slower pace in 2025 than previously forecast, with the threat of turbulence from tariffs that

Taiwan slightly cuts 2025 GDP growth outlook amid Trump tariffs concern
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China to start re-capitalizing banks with $55 billion, Bloomberg News reports

China plans to inject at least 400 billion yuan ($55.13 billion) into its biggest banks in coming months as part of a broader stimulus package to revive growth in the economy, Bloomberg

China to start re-capitalizing banks with $55 billion, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Fed expected to respond strongly to inflation, job market conditions, research shows

Investors and economists expect the U.S. central bank to respond "strongly and systematically"  to changes in inflation and the labor market, according to research published

Fed expected to respond strongly to inflation, job market conditions, research shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump policy concerns send US consumer confidence plummeting to eight-month low

U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated at its sharpest pace in 3-1/2 years in February while 12-month inflation expectations surged, offering further signs that

Trump policy concerns send US consumer confidence plummeting to eight-month low
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Brazil should not focus solely on improving public accounts, Haddad says

Brazil has scope to further improve public accounts but should not make that its sole focus, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Tuesday, emphasizing that economic growth was

Brazil should not focus solely on improving public accounts, Haddad says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's RBI partly dials back strict loan rules for micro credit, non-bank lenders

The Reserve Bank of India has partially reversed tighter rules for bank loans to small borrowers and non-bank lenders, according to two separate circulars issued on Tuesday.

India's RBI partly dials back strict loan rules for micro credit, non-bank lenders
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Global debt marches to record high, raising risk of bond vigilantes, IIF says

The global debt-to-GDP ratio rose for the first time since 2020 last year, as the world's debt stock hit a new year-end record of $318 trillion and economic growth

Global debt marches to record high, raising risk of bond vigilantes, IIF says
Asia|Business|Economy

Bank of Korea cuts rates to bolster growth, lowers GDP forecast

The Bank of Korea cut interest rates by 25 basis points and significantly lowered its GDP forecasts on Tuesday, steering Asia's fourth-largest economy

Bank of Korea cuts rates to bolster growth, lowers GDP forecast
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Bank of England's Dhingra says policymakers divided over rate-cut pace

Bank of England policymakers do not have a consensus about how fast the central bank should cut interest rates, even though they all agreed to use the word "gradual

Bank of England's Dhingra says policymakers divided over rate-cut pace
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

Bank of Israel holds rates but leaves hope for cuts this year

The Bank of Israel kept short-term interest rates unchanged for a ninth straight meeting on Monday, but held out the prospect for further easing this year should

Bank of Israel holds rates but leaves hope for cuts this year
Americas|Business|Economy

Peru's economy seen growing 4% this year with stable inflation

Peru's gross domestic product (GDP) will likely expand by 4% this year and rank as the second-fastest growing economy in Latin America, a senior official told

Peru's economy seen growing 4% this year with stable inflation
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ECB's Wunsch warns of risk of 'sleepwalking' into excessive rate cuts, FT reports

European Central Bank policymaker Pierre Wunsch said the euro zone faces the risk of "sleepwalking" into excessive interest rate cuts and must be prepared to stop soon, the Financial Times

ECB's Wunsch warns of risk of 'sleepwalking' into excessive rate cuts, FT reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of Thailand to hold rates at 2.25% on February 26, cut once in Q2: Reuters poll

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) will keep its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday and cut only once this year to preserve a policy buffer amid growing global

Bank of Thailand to hold rates at 2.25% on February 26, cut once in Q2: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's Villeroy reaffirms deposit rates could be at 2% by this summer

The European Central Bank could cut its deposit rate down to 2% by this summer, said Bank of France head and ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau in an interview published on

ECB's Villeroy reaffirms deposit rates could be at 2% by this summer
Americas|Business|Economy

Canada December retail sales up 2.5%, beating market expectations

Canada's retail sales in December grew by a robust 2.5% on a monthly basis, beating analysts' expectations, as a sales tax holiday bumped up spending on food and

Canada December retail sales up 2.5%, beating market expectations
Business|Economy|Europe

German growth edges up as manufacturing decline slows, PMI shows

Business activity in Germany's private sector picked up slightly in February, driven by a steady performance in services and reduced drag from manufacturing,

German growth edges up as manufacturing decline slows, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

IMF says further Thai rate reduction would support inflation

A further reduction in Thailand's policy interest rate would support inflation and improve the debt-servicing capacity of borrowers, the International Monetary Fund said.

IMF says further Thai rate reduction would support inflation
Business|Economy|Finance

RBNZ chief economist says data consistent with pick-up in economy

High-frequency data is consistent with the central bank's view that New Zealand's economy bottomed out in the middle of 2024 and started to slowly pick up in

RBNZ chief economist says data consistent with pick-up in economy
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's factory activity shrinks for 8th straight month, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity extended declines for an eighth straight month in February but at a slower pace, a private-sector survey showed on Friday, in a sign struggling factories may

Japan's factory activity shrinks for 8th straight month, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy

Bank of Korea to cut rates by 25 bps on February 25 amid growth worries: Reuters poll

The Bank of Korea (BOK) will cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Tuesday, offering support to an economy which barely grew last quarter, according to

Bank of Korea to cut rates by 25 bps on February 25 amid growth worries: Reuters poll
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political

Bank of Israel to hold rates again after inflation spike: Reuters poll

The Bank of Israel is expected to leave short-term interest rates unchanged at a policy meeting next week after inflation spiked in January, although analysts

Bank of Israel to hold rates again after inflation spike: Reuters poll
Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Mexican president sees economic growth in 2025, despite tariff threat

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that her government believes 2025 will be a good year for economic growth, despite the uncertainty created by the threat of

Mexican president sees economic growth in 2025, despite tariff threat
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

'Stagflation' fears haunt US markets despite Trump's pro-growth agenda

Stubborn inflation and President Donald Trump's hard-line trade policies have rekindled fears of stagflation, a worrying mix of sluggish growth and

'Stagflation' fears haunt US markets despite Trump's pro-growth agenda
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Fed's Jefferson says Fed can take time on next interest rate decision

By Michael S.

Fed's Jefferson says Fed can take time on next interest rate decision
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of Mexico sees recession possibility, halves 2025 growth view

The Bank of Mexico on Wednesday halved its growth forecast for the Mexican economy this year and even sees a possibility it will slide into a recession,

Bank of Mexico sees recession possibility, halves 2025 growth view
Asia|Business|Technology

Ant Group enters China's growing humanoid robot industry amid rising tech interest

Ant Group, the Alibaba-linked fintech giant, is venturing into the humanoid robot industry, joining a growing list of major Chinese tech companies exploring this emerging field.

Ant Group enters China's growing humanoid robot industry amid rising tech interest
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Bank Indonesia pauses easing cycle, but says more cuts to come

Indonesia's central bank kept interest rates steady on Wednesday, emphasizing its focus on stabilising the rupiah currency amid global

Bank Indonesia pauses easing cycle, but says more cuts to come
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Vietnam parliament approves 2025 growth target, paves way for Starlink entry

Vietnam's National Assembly on Wednesday approved raising the economic growth target for this year and backed major infrastructure projects, including a rail link to China and the

Vietnam parliament approves 2025 growth target, paves way for Starlink entry
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Xi's new frontline corporate guard showcases his priorities, control

When President Xi Jinping hosted entrepreneurs at a rare meeting in Beijing in 2018, the executives granted coveted front-row seats came

Xi's new frontline corporate guard showcases his priorities, control
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Singapore offers support for consumers as polls, global tensions loom

Singapore offered broad support for workers and businesses, as well as assistance with living costs, with the economy bracing for a rise

Singapore offers support for consumers as polls, global tensions loom
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Thailand's central bank and government must work together, PM says

Thailand's government will push for 3.5% economic growth this year and will seek to work closer with the central bank to support small businesses, Prime Minister Paetongtarn

Thailand's central bank and government must work together, PM says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel

‘Everyone must go!’: New Zealand’s latest tourism campaign sparks ridicule

‘Everyone must go!’: New Zealand’s latest tourism campaign sparks ridicule

‘Everyone must go!’: New Zealand’s latest tourism campaign sparks ridicule
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Bank of England's Bailey says inflation is slowing, 2025 jump will not last

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said in an interview published on Monday that inflation was slowing and an expected pick-up in price growth later this year was unlikely to

Bank of England's Bailey says inflation is slowing, 2025 jump will not last
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US retail sales post biggest drop in nearly two years amid winter freeze

U.S. retail sales dropped by the most in nearly two years in January, likely weighed down by frigid temperatures, wildfires and motor vehicle shortages,

US retail sales post biggest drop in nearly two years amid winter freeze
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Sri Lanka's cenbank sees inflation peak above target in Q2 next year

Sri Lanka's headline inflation is expected to peak around 2 percentage points above the central bank's target in the second quarter of 2026, the bank said in a monetary policy

Sri Lanka's cenbank sees inflation peak above target in Q2 next year
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Markets need convincing that German election will bring spending boost

As Germany heads to the polls next week, the message from investors is clear: it is the one big economy with room to

Markets need convincing that German election will bring spending boost
Asia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

Singapore budget to tackle living costs and jobs as election looms

Singapore's government is expected to focus on cost of living issues, housing and employment in next week's budget, as it heads towards an election buoyed by

Singapore budget to tackle living costs and jobs as election looms
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

RBA to deliver first rate cut in a short series on February 18: Reuters poll 

Easing inflation has opened the door for the Reserve Bank of Australia to begin an anticipated brief series of interest rate cuts, starting with a quarter

RBA to deliver first rate cut in a short series on February 18: Reuters poll 
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

RBNZ to cut rates by another 50 bps on February 19 on growth concerns: Reuters poll

New Zealand's central bank will follow through on plans to cut interest rates more with a 50 basis-point reduction on Wednesday to 3.75%,

RBNZ to cut rates by another 50 bps on February 19 on growth concerns: Reuters poll
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

Rwanda central bank holds key rate despite pickup in inflation

Rwanda's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 6.5% for the second monetary policy meeting in a row, saying that despite a recent pickup in

Rwanda central bank holds key rate despite pickup in inflation
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Under threat of Trump tariffs, UK posts rare goods trade deficit with US

Britain entered a rare deficit in its goods trade with the United States at the end of last year, according to data published on Thursday that London will hope bolsters its

Under threat of Trump tariffs, UK posts rare goods trade deficit with US
Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Brazil cuts economic growth forecast for this year to 2.3%, sees inflation at 4.8%

Brazil's government on Thursday lowered its economic growth forecast for this year to 2.3%, down from a previous estimate of 2.5% in November, as the economy slows from last

Brazil cuts economic growth forecast for this year to 2.3%, sees inflation at 4.8%
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Bank of England's Pill 'cautious' about further rate cuts

The Bank of England needs to move cautiously with cutting interest rates because the long process of wrestling down inflation is not yet

Bank of England's Pill 'cautious' about further rate cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Hotter January inflation jolts markets, dimming rate cut hopes

Surprisingly strong U.S. inflation in January stoked investor fears that a heating economy and looming tariffs could corner the Federal

Hotter January inflation jolts markets, dimming rate cut hopes
Americas|Business|Economy

Brazil's services activity posts surprise drop in December as economy cools

Services activity in Brazil ended 2024 on a negative note despite notching its fourth consecutive year of gains, with the sector unexpectedly slipping in December as the local

Brazil's services activity posts surprise drop in December as economy cools
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

India's new cenbank chief joins Modi's effort to regain lost growth

India's new central bank chief Sanjay Malhotra is likely to take a growth-supportive approach over the next few months, as he joins Prime Minister

India's new cenbank chief joins Modi's effort to regain lost growth
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

South Korea acting president calls for agreement on extra budget amid slowing economy

South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok on Wednesday said he hoped for a swift agreement within the country's parliament on an extra budget to support an economy

South Korea acting president calls for agreement on extra budget amid slowing economy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

JPMorgan sees investment banking fees rising by mid-teens percentage in first quarter

JPMorgan Chase's investment banking fees have grown by a mid-teens percentage so far in the first quarter as clients' economic optimism grows,

JPMorgan sees investment banking fees rising by mid-teens percentage in first quarter
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Citadel's Griffin sees tariffs posing risk to US growth

Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of investment firm Citadel, said on Tuesday that U.S.

Citadel's Griffin sees tariffs posing risk to US growth
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Poland's Tusk expects $160 billion of investment in 2025 to spur growth

Poland is likely to see total investment of more than 650 billion zlotys ($160 billion) in 2025, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, as

Poland's Tusk expects $160 billion of investment in 2025 to spur growth
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

Botswana sees 3.3% growth in 2025 amid upturn in diamond market

Botswana's economy is forecast to grow 3.3% this year after a contraction in 2024, due to an expected recovery in the global diamond market, its

Botswana sees 3.3% growth in 2025 amid upturn in diamond market
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Food

India inflation likely fell to 4.60% in January as food price rises moderated: Reuters poll

India's consumer inflation likely fell sharply to a five-month low of 4.60% in January from 5.22% in December on slowing food price rises, according to

India inflation likely fell to 4.60% in January as food price rises moderated: Reuters poll
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of Mexico's governor says inflation fight enters new phase

Mexico's inflationary environment is expected to allow policymakers to keep cutting the benchmark interest rate, the head of the Bank of Mexico told Reuters

Bank of Mexico's governor says inflation fight enters new phase
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel

New Zealand to loosen visa rules to lure foreign investors

New Zealand will relax visa rules to attract more foreign investors, in efforts to stimulate economic growth, its centre-right government said on Sunday.

New Zealand to loosen visa rules to lure foreign investors
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

US Treasury taps former regulator Hood to lead bank watchdog

The U.S.

US Treasury taps former regulator Hood to lead bank watchdog
Business|Economy|Political|US

Data shows a healthy US job market. Trump disagrees — and blames Biden

Data shows a healthy US job market. Trump disagrees — and blames Biden

Data shows a healthy US job market. Trump disagrees — and blames Biden
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US wholesale inventories drop by unrevised 0.5% in December

U.S. wholesale inventories fell in December amid strong sales growth, government data showed on Friday.

US wholesale inventories drop by unrevised 0.5% in December
Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB still has several rate cuts to go before hitting 'neutral' level, paper finds

The European Central Bank may still be several interest rate cuts away from the level where it stops holding back economic growth, it said in a paper on Friday, though it

ECB still has several rate cuts to go before hitting 'neutral' level, paper finds
Asia|Business|Economy|Food|MidEast|World

Global wheat import demand dented by local output, economic woes

Global wheat imports are likely to drop this year as slowing economic growth among top buyers, a stronger greenback and higher local

Global wheat import demand dented by local output, economic woes
Asia|Business|Economy

Thailand aims for 3.5% GDP growth in 2025, official says

Thailand is targeting economic growth of 3.5% this year, supported by tourism, foreign investment and government stimulus, a deputy finance minister said on Friday.

Thailand aims for 3.5% GDP growth in 2025, official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Singapore banks to post higher Q4 profit, but Trump tariffs could hurt 2025 growth

Singaporean banks are set to report stronger profits for the fourth quarter, but growth could take a hit this year as U.S.

Singapore banks to post higher Q4 profit, but Trump tariffs could hurt 2025 growth
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

India cuts rates for first time in nearly 5 years to boost growth as inflation eases

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key interest rate for the first time in nearly five years on Friday, as it seeks to boost the sluggish

India cuts rates for first time in nearly 5 years to boost growth as inflation eases
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's January bank lending seen surging, but demand still fragile - Reuters poll

China's new yuan loans likely surged in January compared to December but still remained below the record level hit a year earlier, a Reuters poll showed

China's January bank lending seen surging, but demand still fragile - Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

India's central bank cuts repo rate for first time in nearly 5 years

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced its key repo rate on Friday for the first time since May 2020, aiming to provide stimulus to the sluggish economy, which is projected to grow at its

India's central bank cuts repo rate for first time in nearly 5 years
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

BIS warns on risks to economies, central bank policy over Trump uncertainties

The world's leading central bank umbrella group, the Bank for International Settlements, has delivered its first public warning about the risks posed by U.S.

BIS warns on risks to economies, central bank policy over Trump uncertainties
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Argentina analysts more upbeat on 2025 inflation, economic growth

Argentine analysts nudged down their forecasts for this year's inflation, according to the central bank's market expectations survey published on Thursday, while also turning slightly more

Argentina analysts more upbeat on 2025 inflation, economic growth
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India eyes historic rate cut, global easing momentum mounts

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

India eyes historic rate cut, global easing momentum mounts
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Bank of England cut rates again, sterling falls

The Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, judging a sharp upward revision to its inflation forecasts for this year will prove temporary.

Bank of England cut rates again, sterling falls
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Bank of England cuts rates and growth outlook, sees inflation 'bump'

The Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter-point and some policymakers wanted a bigger move to offset a slowdown, but the BoE said it would

Bank of England cuts rates and growth outlook, sees inflation 'bump'
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German industrial orders rise more than expected in December

German industrial orders rose significantly more than expected in December due to substantial growth in large-scale orders such as aircraft, ships, trains and military vehicles, the

German industrial orders rise more than expected in December
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Bank of England poised to cut rates but inflation worries linger

The Bank of England looks set to cut interest rates on Thursday for only the third time since just after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as it

Bank of England poised to cut rates but inflation worries linger
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Czech central bank cuts key interest rate to 3.75% as inflation stays higher than expected

The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate again amid higher than expected inflation

Czech central bank cuts key interest rate to 3.75% as inflation stays higher than expected
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ECB's Centeno hopes key interest rate will drop to 2% sooner, not later

The European Central bank may need to cut interest rates below a neutral level to stimulate economic growth as inflation is at risk of falling

ECB's Centeno hopes key interest rate will drop to 2% sooner, not later
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Italy's budget watchdog cuts growth estimates as problems mount

Italy's growth this year and next will be weaker than the government's official targets, the country's budget watchdog said on Wednesday, casting a shadow over

Italy's budget watchdog cuts growth estimates as problems mount
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Italian services sector growth slows, employment drops, PMI shows

Italy's services sector grew marginally in January but underlying demand conditions remained weak and employment levels decreased, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Italian services sector growth slows, employment drops, PMI shows
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Euro zone business activity returns to growth in Jan, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity returned to growth at the start of the year after two months of contraction as demand stabilised, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Euro zone business activity returns to growth in Jan, PMI shows
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German service sector activity accelerates, PMI shows

Germany's service sector began 2025 on a positive note, with business activity growth reaching a six-month high and employment seeing a modest rise, a survey showed on Wednesday.

German service sector activity accelerates, PMI shows
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Russian services sector sees fastest growth in a year, PMI shows

Russia's services sector saw its fastest growth in a year in January, buoyed by a sharp increase in new business, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Russian services sector sees fastest growth in a year, PMI shows
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Indonesia's economy expands 5% in 2024, more rate cuts seen in bumpy 2025

Indonesia's economy grew 5.03% in 2024, roughly similar to the previous year's rate and in line with expectations, but the pace was the

Indonesia's economy expands 5% in 2024, more rate cuts seen in bumpy 2025
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Thailand to roll out next phase of handout scheme in Q2, plans more stimulus

Thailand's government will implement the third phase of its 450 billion baht ($13.4 billion) stimulus scheme in the second quarter of 2025, and will also discuss more measures

Thailand to roll out next phase of handout scheme in Q2, plans more stimulus
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China's services activity grows at slower pace, Caixin PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at a slower pace in January, with the Lunar New Year holidays worsening employment, but business sentiment improved, a private sector survey

China's services activity grows at slower pace, Caixin PMI shows
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Japan's service activity grows thanks to Asian demand, PMI shows

Japan's service activity expanded for a third straight month in January, helped by a rebound in new export business on Asian demand, a private-sector survey showed on Wednesday.

Japan's service activity grows thanks to Asian demand, PMI shows
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Analysts lower Mexico's 2025 economic growth forecast, see weaker peso

Private sector analysts expect the Mexican economy to grow 1.00% this year, a slight drop from their December forecast, a Mexican central bank survey showed on Tuesday.

Analysts lower Mexico's 2025 economic growth forecast, see weaker peso

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