Japan finalises $92 billion extra budget for fresh spending package
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government finalised a $92 billion supplementary budget on Friday to shield households from...
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French preliminary inflation at 1.7% in November, in line with forecasts
(Reuters) – French consumer prices grew in line with expectations in November, with lower food prices and higher service prices...
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South Africa takes G20 helm as polarisation complicates agenda
By Kopano Gumbi JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa takes over the G20 presidency on Sunday, the first African country to...
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Thai economy improved in October on tourism, consumption and exports
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy improved in October due to tourism, exports and private consumption, which was helped by the...
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Orban ally Varga to take over at Hungary’s central bank as economy sags
By Gergely Szakacs and Anita Komuves BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Prime Minister Viktor Orban nominated Finance Minister Mihaly Varga as Hungary’s...
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Uniqlo risks boycott in China after CEO’s Xinjiang comment
BEIJING (Reuters) – Casual wear giant Uniqlo is facing calls for a consumer boycott in China after the CEO of...
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Turkey economy grew 2.6% in Q3; seen cooling to 3% in 2024
ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkey’s economy is expected to have expanded 2.6% in the third quarter due to slower domestic demand and...
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Morning Bid: Yen bulls charge ahead after Tokyo inflation data
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu It was supposed to be a...
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