US Fed rate cut is 'very positive sign' for economy: Yellen

"It reflects confidence on the part of the Fed that inflation has come way down and is on the path back to the two percent target, and that the risks with respect to inflation have really meaningfully diminished," Yellen told an event in Washington
22 September 2024

Sri Lanka frontrunner won't tear up IMF deal: party

The party of a Marxist leader on track to win Sri Lanka's presidential vote vowed Sunday not to scrap the country's unpopular $2.9 billion IMF bailout agreement, but instead renegotiate it
22 September 2024

US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles, sources say

The US Commerce Department is expected on Monday to propose prohibiting Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns, two sources told Reuters
22 September 2024

China youth unemployment hits 18.8%, highest this year

Youth unemployment in China climbed to 18.8 percent in August, its highest level this year, as the country struggles to boost a flagging economy
22 September 2024

BB should develop price index for residential properties: IMF

The index should be updated quarterly, the donor agency said
21 September 2024

Gold breaks $2,600 barrier as Fed cut bets prolong historic run

Bullion's latest rally got a fillip after the Federal Reserve initiated an aggressive easing cycle on Wednesday with a half-percentage-point reduction
21 September 2024

'No work, no pay,' Samsung warns striking Indian workers as dispute escalates

The Samsung strike is one of the biggest in India in recent years
21 September 2024

Qualcomm approached Intel about a takeover in recent days, source says

Qualcomm has in recent days approached Intel to explore a potential acquisition of the troubled chipmaker, a source familiar with the situation said on Friday, in what could be a transformational deal in the sector but faces many hurdles
21 September 2024

Central banks face 'difficult balancing act': IMF chief

Central banks face a "difficult balancing act" as they start lowering interest rates around the world in the face of falling inflation, the head of the IMF said Friday
21 September 2024

Rate cut could lift consumer spirits before US elections

The US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage point gives consumers a much-needed psychological boost ahead of November's presidential election.
21 September 2024

What does a Fed rate cut mean for the economy and consumers?

The Federal Reserve cut US short-term borrowing costs on Wednesday by a bigger-than-usual half percentage point, a watershed moment that should start to ease some of the financial pressures everyday consumers have felt
19 September 2024

After jumbo Fed rate cut, market hopes ride on US soft landing

One of the most consequential Federal Reserve meetings in recent history has put investors’ focus squarely on one question: whether the central bank has kicked off its rate cutting cycle in time to keep the economy from slowing too rapidly.
19 September 2024

China urges more economic cooperation with UK

China is ready to boost economic ties with the United Kingdom, Vice Premier He Lifeng said Wednesday, state media reported, as part of a diplomatic thaw following years of frosty relations
19 September 2024

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka eyes China development

Sri Lanka's economic collapse was partly blamed on struggling high-debt Chinese mega-projects, but candidates in Saturday's presidential election are banking on at least one of them to buck the trend
18 September 2024

US retail sales see slight rise, beating expectations

US consumer spending rose only slightly in August, government data showed Tuesday, with consumers appearing to shift towards essentials in the face of high interest rates
18 September 2024

As Fed cuts loom, health of US economy could determine markets' path

How stocks, bonds and the dollar perform after the Federal Reserve kicks off its rate-cutting cycle could depend on one factor more than most: the health of the US economy.
17 September 2024

Intel delays Germany, Poland chip factories for two years

Chip-making giant Intel on Monday said it was delaying its plans to build two mega chip-making factories in Germany and Poland as the company faces lower demand than anticipated.
17 September 2024

India accuses Samsung, Xiaomi of colluding with Amazon, Flipkart

Samsung, Xiaomi and other smartphone companies colluded with Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart to exclusively launch products on the e-commerce firms' Indian websites in breach of antitrust laws, according to regulatory reports seen by Reuters.
15 September 2024

US Fed expected to announce its first interest rate cut since 2020

The Federal Reserve is gearing up to announce its first interest rate cut for more than four years on Wednesday, with policymakers expected to debate how big a move to make less than two months before the US presidential election.
15 September 2024

India sharply raises import tax on edible oils to support farmers

India has raised the basic import tax on crude and refined edible oils by 20 percentage points
14 September 2024