Japan’s helping hand with BoE June rate cut window: Mike Dolan
If worries about sterling were a factor preventing the Bank of England cutting interest rates too far ahead of the…
Economy scars voters in run-up to EU election
The northern French port of Dunkirk, riding an industrial mini-boom thanks to a state-backed investment push, is a showcase for…
China: Modest recovery of April trade data as impact from NEVs and AI race remains clear
Recovery of trade continues to be modest After the weak data in March, April trade data picked up slightly. Exports…
In rapidly ageing China, millions can’t afford to retire
After three decades selling homemade buns on the streets of the Chinese city of Xian, 67-year-old Hu Dexi would have…
EU countries kick off talks to ban re-exports of Russian LNG
European Union countries kicked off on Wednesday negotiations on the next round of sanctions against Russia, which for the first…
Benin blocks Niger oil exports in border row
Benin has prevented neighbouring Niger from using its port to export its first crude oil, as a border dispute rages…
Kuwait Petroleum Corp issues low-sulphur fuel oil term tender for July-Dec 2024
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has issued a term tender offering low-sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) with maximum sulphur content of 0.5%…
Brazil’s prepares measure to allow import of 1 mln tonnes of rice after devastating rains
Brazilian government is preparing a temporary measure to authorize the national crop agency (Conab) to import 1 million tonnes of…
Decision on resumption of sugar exports is months away, Indian official says
India’s government is not ready to take a decision about whether or not to allow sugar exports this year, and…
China April crude oil imports rise 5.45% on previous year
China’s crude oil imports rose on the previous year in April, as refiners prepared for a fully recovered Labour Day…