FRANKFURT (Reuters) – European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde kept her options open as to the size and number of…
German finance minister expects higher debt burden but no tax rises
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Monday he expects the country’s debt to GDP ratio to…
China says it will extend tariff exemptions on some U.S. products
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will extend tariff exemptions on some imported products from the United States until May 31 next…
Nepal expects reforms, says central bank, holding rates as election count goes on
By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU (Reuters) – While Nepal awaited the outcome of national elections its central bank opted to hold…
Analysis: Vietnam’s anti-graft crackdown chills supply chains, investment
By Francesco Guarascio HANOI (Reuters) – An anti-corruption drive in Vietnam has paralysed many routine transactions in the country, causing…
Australia’s top central banker apologises for past rate guidance
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The head of Australia’s central bank on Monday apologised to people who regretted taking out mortgages last…
UK housing market seen facing further ‘mini-budget’ fallout
By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British property market activity stalled in October and house price growth slowed to its…
Ukraine sees less than 3 million tonnes of grain leaving in November – minister
(Reuters) – Exports of Ukraine’s grain will not reach 3 million tonnes in November as Russia tries to limit ship…
Cuba wins China debt relief, new funds
By Marc Frank HAVANA (Reuters) – China has agreed to restructure Cuban debt and provide new trade and investment credits…
France’s Le Maire: We went too far in use of consulting firms
PARIS (Reuters) – The French government made excessive use of consultancy firms in the past and is now striving to…