Sri Lanka's key inflation rate eases to 4% in August
COLOMBO Sri Lanka's key inflation rate eased to 4% in August from 6.3% a month ago, the statistics
2023-08-31 17:51
Social media platform X to offer video, audio calls: Musk
The social media platform X will begin offering video and audio calling, owner Elon Musk announced on Thursday, a step towards turning the former Twitter...
2023-08-31 17:50
Standard Chartered CFO Andy Halford to retire
Standard Chartered said on Thursday Andy Halford has decided to retire as group chief financial officer and group
2023-08-31 17:50
Hong Kong July retail sales up 16.5%, boosted by tourism revival
HONG KONG Hong Kong's July retail sales rose 16.5% from a year earlier in the eighth consecutive month
2023-08-31 17:48
South Africa producer inflation slows to 2.7% y/y in July
JOHANNESBURG South Africa's producer inflation slowed to 2.7% year on year in July from 4.8% in June, statistics
2023-08-31 17:47
Exclusive-Chinese exporters using currency swaps to retain dollars as yuan sags
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE Chinese exporters are using a complicated currency swap strategy to avoid converting their dollar earnings into yuan
2023-08-31 17:28
Thailand's economic recovery on track but exports weigh
BANGKOK Thailand's economic recovery remained on track in July as private spending increased and the tourism sector expanded
2023-08-31 17:27
Europe's inflation held steady in August as European Central Bank keeps an open mind on rates
Inflation paused its decline in Europe in August
2023-08-31 17:25
Inflation in Europe stuck at 5.3% in August
Consumer prices in the 20 countries that use the euro rose 5.3% on average this month compared with a year ago, preliminary estimates by Europe's statistics office showed Thursday.
2023-08-31 17:25
Stock market today: Global shares trade higher ahead of US updates on inflation and hiring
Global stock markets are mostly higher ahead of updates on United States inflation and hiring that traders hope will persuade the Federal Reserve no more interest hikes are needed
2023-08-31 17:23
After Credit Suisse takeover, UBS begins cost drive by axing 3,000 Swiss jobs
By Noele Illien and Oliver Hirt ZURICH (Reuters) -UBS Group embarked on a sweeping plan to cut more than $10
2023-08-31 17:21
UBS to cut 3,000 jobs after Credit Suisse takeover
The Swiss bank reports bumper profits following the rescue of its rival but staff face redundancies.
2023-08-31 17:16