Column-Europe’s return to zero rates? :Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON (Reuters) – If markets are correct, inflation-adjusted European Central Bank interest rates could be back negative by the middle of next year – and a return…
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ECB does not need to contemplate below-neutral rates now, Latvia central bank chief says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank may need to ease policy somewhat faster than earlier thought but interest rates do not need to fall to a level where the…
Mercedes car earnings plunge as China shuns luxury
By Andrey Sychev (Reuters) -German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz (OTC:MBGAF) on Friday said third-quarter earnings in the core car division plunged by 64%, massively missing analysts’ estimates, as Chinese consumers continued…
UK finance minister Reeves readies higher taxes and investment in debut budget
By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – British finance minister Rachel Reeves will seek to shift the world’s sixth-biggest economy, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government, onto a new course next…
World Bank rolls out new strategy to boost economic opportunities for women
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The World Bank announced on Thursday a new gender strategy aimed at boosting economic opportunities for women and enabling their participation in the global economy through social…
Japan factory output likely rebounded in Sept on auto production recovery: Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s industrial output likely rebounded in September, led by a recovery in auto production, but sustained solid growth may be uncertain on lacklustre global demand, a Reuters…
Hedge funds have cut most Chinese stock purchase since late September, says Goldman
By Summer Zhen HONG KONG (Reuters) – Global hedge funds dumped China and broader emerging markets shares while buying U.S. equities in a sharp rotation in October ahead of the…
BOJ may offer less dovish signs as US recession fears ease, rates on hold
By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan is set to maintain ultra-low interest rates next week, and probably signal a less dovish policy outlook due to receding…
Dollar droops with US yields, stocks mixed amid rates, election risks
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar was on the defensive on Friday following its biggest drop in a month against major peers, as it tracked a retreat in…
Apple’s Q3 China smartphone sales slip, Huawei’s soar
BEIJING (Reuters) – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iPhone sales in China slipped 0.3% while rival Huawei posted a 42% surge in the third quarter of 2024, as competition intensifies in the world’s…