Putin, in China, says US sanctions undermine confidence in dollar
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that U.S. sanctions policy was undermining confidence in the dollar and that Russia and…
Private credit wonder drug works in limited dose
Private credit is big and getting bigger. The practice whereby companies borrow directly from specialised funds, bypassing banks and the…
EU Policy. Economics chief cites no regrets despite green deal backlash
With fresh elections looming, senior officials are unrepentant for making climate change a priority of their five-year term. The European…
Singapore’s April exports fall 9.3% y/y, shipments to US down sharply
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) fell 9.3% in April from the same month a year earlier, data on Friday showed,…
Japan inflation likely slowed again, may ease cost pressure
Japan’s core consumer inflation probably slowed for a second straight month in April from a year earlier, a Reuters poll…
Global economic growth improves but ‘downsides’ lurk
The world economy is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2024, up from 2.4 per cent projected at…
German firm to tap huge silver economy potential in China
Landmark policy is expected to boost the anti-aging industry by technological innovation and high-profile research and development, demonstrating substantial growth…
China consumption slows as retail sales and investment data disappoint
China reported data Friday that pointed to slower growth on the consumer side while industrial activity remained robust. Retail sales…
Bostic sees ongoing disinflation leading to possible cut, but nothing locked in
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic welcomed recent economic data pointing to slowing inflation — a trend that he expects…
UK Sanctions Russia and North Korea for “Arms for Oil” Scheme
The UK’s Foreign Office announced on Friday a new package of sanctions targeting both Russian and North Korean interests which…