German exports rise more than expected in April
German exports rose by 1.6% in April compared with the previous month, the second straight month of gains, data from…
Japan has ways to avoid a sovereign debt crunch
As interest rates rise, investors are once again fretting about the sustainability of government debt across the developed world. Attention…
BOJ may drop clues on bond tapering plan next week, sources say
Bank of Japan policymakers are brainstorming ways to slow its bond buying and may offer fresh guidance as early as…
Trump suggests tariffs against nations including China over illegal immigration
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday he may impose tariffs on countries, including China, that do not curb…
How G7, EU plan to leverage frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
The Group of Seven countries and the European Union are considering how to use profits generated by Russian assets immobilised…
China’s May forex reserves rise more than expected to $3.232 trln
China’s foreign exchange reserves rose more than expectedin May, official data showed on Friday, as the dollar fell against other…
India’s central bank holds rates, raises growth outlook
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate unchanged on Friday in a widely expected move, saying…
ECB’s Villeroy keeps faith in soft landing for inflation
The European Central Bank remains confident about a “soft landing” in euro zone inflation and it will cut interest rates…
Greek economy expands in first quarter as investment rises
Greece’s economy expanded quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter on rising investment and private consumption, the country’s statistics service (ELSTAT) said…
US job gains surge past expectations, wage growth quickens
The U.S. economy created far more jobs than expected in May and annual wage growth reaccelerated, underscoring the resilience of…