Economy

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s central bank said on Monday a decision to hold the key interest rate steady last month was a robust policy as the economy is facing heightened…

By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday urged his fellow Republicans in Congress to combine his priorities into one massive bill that would cut taxes, bolster border…

(Reuters) -Italy is in advanced talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX over a 1.5 billion euro ($1.55 billion) deal for the company to provide secure telecommunications to the government, Bloomberg News…

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar strayed not too far from a two-year peak on Monday as traders awaited a raft of U.S. economic data releases this week,…

By Scott Murdoch and Shivangi Lahiri SYDNEY (Reuters) -Insignia Financial shares shot to a three-year high on Monday after it revealed a A$2.87 billion ($1.78 billion) takeover bid from U.S.-based…

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s services activity expanded at the fastest pace in seven months in December, driven by a surge in domestic demand, but orders from abroad declined, reflecting growing…

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian share markets got off to a wary start on Monday ahead of a week brimming with economic news that should underline the relative…

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British companies are the gloomiest since former Prime Minister Liz Truss’ September 2022 “mini-budget”, following unexpectedly large tax increases in the new Labour government’s…

By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.  The first full trading week of 2025 kicks off in Asia on Monday with the sharp…