Today: October 08, 2026
Today: October 08, 2026

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Thai central bank in no rush to raise rates, governor says

Thailand's central bank chief said on Thursday there is no rush to raise interest rates and monetary policy could not address structural issues constraining economic growth.

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German coalition affirms reform agenda amid 'historic test' for democracy

Senior members of Germany's governing coalition have vowed to quickly implement reforms, according to a message to lawmakers seen by Reuters on Thursday, as the government

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Trading Day: Stocks, bonds in delicate dance 

A sea of red swept across global stocks on Wednesday as the bond market selloff picked up again and lifted long-dated US yields to 24-year highs,

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Moody's turns positive on sub-Saharan African countries

Moody's raised its outlook for sub-Saharan African countries to positive on Wednesday, saying reforms had helped them weather inflationary pressures,

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German industrial output rises more than expected in August

German industrial production rose more than expected in August despite disruptions to Rhine shipping caused by low water levels, driven by

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IMF chief warns energy shock, growing debt and AI risks threaten global growth

The global economy is under threat from persistently high energy prices, record public debt and risks from the AI investment boom, International Monetary Fund

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India joins global rate-tightening wave with first hike in nearly 4 years

India's central bank raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% on Wednesday, marking the first rise in nearly four years amid

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Vietnam's banks tap investors for $7 billion as economy runs red hot

Vietnamese banks are planning nearly $7 billion in share sales as the country's fast-growing economy fuels demand for capital, opening

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Canada's Ivey PMI dips in September as prices index climbs

Canadian economic activity expanded at a slower pace in September as a measure of inflation pressures rose, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed on Tuesday.

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IMF research shows better tax system design can raise revenue, growth without higher rates

Governments can improve revenue growth without raising tax rates by improving the design of their tax systems, the International Monetary Fund said on

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Euro zone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly 3-1/2 years in September as demand remained strong despite inflation worries stemming

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Spain services growth accelerates despite cost surge, PMI shows

The expansion in Spain's service sector picked up pace in September as increased demand lifted activity despite a surge in operating expenses, a business survey showed on Monday.

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Italy services growth slows in September as costs rise, PMI shows

Italy's service sector grew in September at the slowest pace in three months, a survey showed on Monday, as cost pressures intensified once again, driven by turmoil in the

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Reflationist ex-BOJ policymaker calls end to low rates, big spending

Japan no longer needs expansionary fiscal and monetary policies aimed at boosting demand, former Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi

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Global M&A deal rush fades in third quarter as rising borrowing costs bite

Global M&A activity in the third quarter totalled $993 billion, down 41% compared to the prior quarter, marking the first quarter to

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Canadian factory PMI hits six-month low in September on trade frictions

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded at the slowest pace in six months in September as trade frictions and elevated energy prices weighed on activity,

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Investors wary of slowdown in US corporate profit boom

A massive year for corporate profit growth is driving US stock market gains, but investors' hesitancy that the good times will roll on without a hitch is

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Spanish manufacturing returns to growth in September, PMI shows

Spain's manufacturing sector resumed growth in September as output rose for the first time in four months despite sluggish demand and higher prices, while business confidence

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French manufacturing expands at slower pace in September, PMI shows

France's manufacturing sector expanded for a second straight month in September, although the pace of growth slowed as new orders fell, a business survey showed on Thursday.

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India's factory growth climbs to 7-month high on surging demand, PMI shows

India's manufacturing sector expanded sharply in September, ending a three-month slowdown as robust demand drove the fastest growth in factory activity in seven months,

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Trump says he has done a 'bad job' explaining his economic record

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has done "a very bad job" of explaining his economic record as his job approval rating

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FACT FOCUS: The poverty rate is at an all-time low, but there are other factors to consider

President Donald Trump claimed that the U.S. has the “best poverty numbers in history,” meaning less poverty now than at any other time

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Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending

Inflation slowed a bit last month as Americans ramped up their spending, though price gains remained elevated and are a challenge for many voters as the midterm elections approach

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US goods trade deficit widens sharply in August

The US trade deficit in goods widened sharply in August amid a surge in imports, suggesting that trade could remain a drag economic growth in the third quarter.