The election is no longer all 'about the economy, stupid'
The strength of the economy is typically one way to gauge how well an incumbent president might do in their reelection campaign. But this time, […]
Euro zone economy at risk of double-dip recession: PMIs
LONDON (Reuters) – Euro zone economic activity slipped back into decline this month as a second wave of the coronavirus sweeps across the continent, heightening […]
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall; many unemployed losing benefits
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, but remained very high as the […]
Futures hold steady as investors await progress on stimulus talks
Futures contracts tied to the major U.S. stock indexes held steady at the start of the overnight session Wednesday evening and pointed to muted moves […]
This comic was $2 short of getting Trump's $300 weekly unemployment benefit. Now, he’s on the edge of financial ruin
The Trump administration's Lost Wages Assistance program paid an extra $300 in unemployment benefits for up to six weeks. The administration didn't pay the aid […]
Exclusive: BOJ to cut growth, inflation forecasts as pandemic pain persists – sources
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s central bank is expected to cut its growth and price forecasts for the current fiscal year at next week’s rate review, […]
These charts show how CARES Act savings are running out for unemployed Americans
The expanded unemployment benefits from the CARES, along the with the $1,200 stimulus checks, allowed households with unemployed workers to build up their cash reserves. […]
France adds $23 billion scheme to aid measures for company finances
FILE PHOTO: French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire wears a face mask during a press conference to present the details of new restrictions […]
Japan to join forces with U.S., Europe in regulating Big Tech firms – antitrust watchdog head
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will join forces with the United States and Europe to take on any market abuses by the four Big Tech companies, […]
Consumer outlooks brightening more among Democrats than Republicans: UMich survey
(Reuters) – Democratic consumers gained ground on their Republican counterparts in their assessment of the economic outlook in early October as the race for the […]
Brexit POLL: Should Boris follow through on threat to walk away from EU with no deal?
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Australia central bank government says policy easing will have more effect as economy reopens
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s top central banker said on Thursday monetary easing would become more effective as the economy loosens its coronavirus restrictions, an indication […]
Saudi finance minister says Vision 2030 'tried and tested'
FILE PHOTO: Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed al-Jadaan speaks during an interview with Reuters at the Four Seasons hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia September 18, […]
Egypt registers primary surplus of 100 million EGP in first quarter of FY20-21
FILE PHOTO: A boat travels along the hotels, banks and office buildings on the Nile River in Cairo, Egypt October 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El […]
U.S. producer prices increase broadly in September
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in September amid a surge in the cost of hotel and motel accommodation, leading to […]
Indonesia Islamic groups, students join movement to scrap jobs law
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Wearing white Islamic garb and waving red and white Indonesian flags, more than 1,000 protesters from Islamic and student groups gathered in […]
Japan's machinery orders extend gains as business spending stabilises
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s core machinery orders unexpectedly rose in August, extending gains and highlighting resilience in capital spending even as the economy remains under […]
'Get long' — Cramer sees coronavirus trends driving stocks higher no matter who wins election
"There are enough trends out there, established by Covid, that just say, 'Get long,'" CNBC's Jim Cramer said on Monday. The "Mad Money" host said […]
A chief investment strategist explains why making short-term bets ahead of the election is a risky strategy
A Charles Schwab chief investment strategist explained why making short-term bets ahead of the election is a risky strategy. In the span of the last […]
Expert views: RBI holds rates steady as widely expected
(Reuters) – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left key interest rates unchanged on Friday as widely expected, while retaining an accommodative monetary policy stance […]
US economy risks ‘tragic scenario’ on Trump’s stimulus pullout
The collapse of pre-election US stimulus talks threatens to inflict another wave of economic pain on Americans and curtail a recovery that's already slowed. President […]
Australia central bank holds interest rates, signals easing ahead
FILE PHOTO: A worker delivering parcels pushes a trolley past the Reserve Bank of Australia building in central Sydney, Australia, March 7, 2017. REUTERS/David GraySYDNEY […]
U.S. job growth slows in September; permanent unemployment increasing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in September and the ranks of the permanently unemployed swelled, underscoring an urgent need for […]
Japan's factories suffer record 17th month of declining activity
TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Japan’s factory activity posted its longest streak of declines on record in September, a private sector survey showed on Thursday, […]