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US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise
25 April 2026, 13:31 PM
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EU, US sign critical minerals plan to counter China reliance
25 April 2026, 13:25 PM
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Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries
25 April 2026, 13:20 PM
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Iran war revives European rooftop solar demand to cut energy bills
23 April 2026, 13:52 PM
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Young Chinese use AI to launch one-person firms over job anxiety
23 April 2026, 11:35 AM
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US March retail sales surge past expectations on energy cost spike
22 April 2026, 16:46 PM
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With inflation down, ECB eyes faster tempo of rate cuts
While the rate is expected to tick up again towards the end of the year, the sense that consumer prices are back under control has grown
14 October 2024, 06:27 AM
TSMC third-quarter profit seen jumping 40% on strong AI chip demand
The world's largest contract chipmaker, whose customers include Apple and Nvidia,has benefited from the surge towards AI.
14 October 2024, 05:13 AM
Poorest countries face highest debt burden for 18 years: World Bank
"There is much that low-income economies can -— and must -— do for themselves," the World Bank's deputy chief economist, Ayhan Kose, said in a statement
14 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Vietnam, China to expand rail links, cross-border payments
The two sides also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the implementation of cross-border payment services via QR codes and an agreement to study a model for an "economic cooperation zone" across their border
13 October 2024, 08:52 AM
Amazon wants to be everything to everyone
Innovations unveiled in recent days by the Seattle-based tech titan included a delivery van computer system to shave time off deliveries by its speed-obsessed logistics network
13 October 2024, 06:31 AM
China consumer prices rise at slower rate in September
The consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, rose 0.4 percent year-on-year in September, down from the 0.6 percent recorded in August, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said
13 October 2024, 05:58 AM
US firms brace for more tariffs as election approaches
US tariffs weigh on many industries. The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) estimates retail prices have risen five percent to 10 percent annually since 2020
13 October 2024, 04:56 AM
Tariffs, tax cuts, energy: What is in Trump's economic plan?
Ahead of November's election, economists warn his policies could raise consumer prices and shake up global trade -- with unclear benefits to US production
13 October 2024, 04:47 AM
UK economy returns to growth in August after two months of stagnation
Economic output rose by 0.2 percent in monthly terms in August, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics that were in line with expectations in a Reuters poll of economists
12 October 2024, 10:13 AM
Russia sets price floor for wheat at international tenders, sources say
Russia's Grain Exporters Union said in a statement after the meeting the ministry also told exporters to engage in direct deals with buyers without third parties, as well as not to provide Russian grain to foreign firms that won international tenders below the new price floor
12 October 2024, 07:55 AM
Working from home is powering productivity
Working from home (WFH) increased about tenfold following the outbreak of the pandemic and has settled in at about five times its prepandemic level
12 October 2024, 05:46 AM
IMF board approves changes to cut borrowing costs by 36%
The suite of changes agreed to by the International Monetary Fund's executive board include adjustments to the surcharges paid by countries with high levels of debt, like Ukraine and Argentina, the Washington-based institution announced in a statement
12 October 2024, 05:27 AM
Boeing to cut 10% of workforce as it sees big Q3 loss
The aviation giant must "reset our workforce levels to align with our financial reality," Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg said, adding that the cuts of 17,000 positions globally "will include executives, managers and employees."
12 October 2024, 05:23 AM
China says will issue special bonds to boost ailing economy
The measures, announced at a highly anticipated press conference by Finance Minister Lan Fo'an and other officials, came on top of a series of steps announced over the last weeks
12 October 2024, 05:20 AM
Climate action not a burden, but an opportunity for businesses: energy adviser
Bangladesh Apparel Exchange organised the second edition of Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 today
10 October 2024, 12:21 PM
Chinese electric car companies cope with European tariffs
MG, an historic British company that is now a subsidiary of Shanghai SAIC, now faces EU duties of 35.3 percent
10 October 2024, 08:04 AM
Oil prices rise on US storm, fears of Israel-Iran conflict
US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Israel's plans concerning Iran in a 30-minute call on Wednesday that the White House described as "direct and very productive"
10 October 2024, 06:13 AM
German govt sees economy shrinking again in 2024
Output is expected to shrink by 0.2 percent in 2024, the economy ministry said in a statement
10 October 2024, 05:05 AM
China opens $71 bn 'swap facility' to boost markets
The news lit a fire under mainland and Hong Kong equities on renewed hopes that officials would finally get a grip on the issues that have dogged the economy for years
10 October 2024, 04:56 AM
Merchant marine officers’ body demands overall reform in maritime sector
Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers’ Association made the call in a press briefing
9 October 2024, 14:44 PM