Economy

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…

By Heather Timmons and Gabriella Borter WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. ethics official charged with preventing government workers’ conflicts of interest is about to take the hotseat in Washington,…

Investing.com — It’s set to be a busy week with U.S. jobs data, Federal Reserve meeting minutes and several Fed speakers along with inflation data out of the Eurozone and…

By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) – The leadership of Austria’s ruling conservatives held a crisis meeting on Sunday to pick a successor to Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who announced his resignation…

Investing.com — Goldman Sachs has outlined its top seven macroeconomic predictions for 2025, forecasting a year shaped by easing financial conditions, continued rate cuts, and geopolitical uncertainties. The investment bank…

Investing.com — The US recently avoided a government shutdown, which occurs when Congress fails to pass a bill to fund federal operations, forcing agencies to halt non-essential activities.  According to Wells…