Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Increases deposit rate to 0.75% from zero Eurozone inflation uncomfortably high and rising New ECB forecasts show higher inflation and weaker growth Other rate hikes reported Lagarde will speak at 12:45 GMT FRANKFURT, Sept 8 (Reuters) – The European Central Bank raised key rates by a … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden said on Wednesday the U.S. government would forgive $10,000 in student loans to millions of indebted former students, fulfilling a promise he made during the 2020 campaign to the White House. The move could bolster support for his fellow Democrats in November’s congressional elections, but some economists … Read more
FILE PHOTO: Employees work on the vehicle component production line during a government-organized media tour at a factory of German engineering group Voith, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID -19), in Shanghai, China July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Aly Song Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SHANGHAI, Aug 22 (Reuters) – China … Read more
The Federal Reserve Building on Constitution Avenue is pictured in Washington, U.S., March 27, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve officials saw “little evidence” late last month that inflationary pressures in the United States were easing and worked to force the … Read more
The headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, is pictured in Beijing, China September 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SHANGHAI, Aug 15 (Reuters) – China’s central bank unexpectedly cut a key interest rate for the second time this year and withdrew liquidity from … Read more
A worker walks past rolls of steel at the Chongqing Iron and Steel Factory in Changshou, Chongqing, China August 6, 2018. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register July producer inflation at lowest since February 2021 July consumer inflation at a 2-year high PBOC should remain dovish to boost growth … Read more
China’s July exports rise at a faster pace than expected Imports disappoint again, highlighting weak domestic demand The trade balance hit a record high in July Weak foreign demand adds stress to trade and economic outlook BEIJING, Aug 7 (Reuters) – China’s export growth unexpectedly accelerated in July, providing an encouraging boost to the economy … Read more
Non-farm payrolls increase by 528,000 in July Unemployment rate falls to 3.5% from 3.6% in June The average hourly wage increases by 0.5%; up 5.2% year-on-year The activity rate falls to 62.1% against 62.2% in June WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) – U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in July, lifting the level of employment above its … Read more
Employees work on the vehicle component production line during a government-organized media tour at a factory of German engineering group Voith, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Shanghai, China July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Aly Song Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register China July official manufacturing PMI lower than expected July official services … Read more