Germany to Pass Japan as 3rd-Largest Economy, Helped by Weak Yen
Germany’s economy is projected to dislodge Japan’s as the world’s third largest in 2023, helped by a slide
2023-10-24 14:18
Dollar edges lower ahead of key US data, bitcoin back in spotlight
By Brigid Riley TOKYO The dollar softened against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, mirroring a dip in
2023-10-24 13:23
China Repeats Its View That Israel Must Protect Civilians
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated that Israel must protect civilians even as it defends itself, while also
2023-10-24 12:46
Hedge funds trim exposure to megacap tech stocks, banks say
By Carolina Mandl NEW YORK Global hedge funds reduced their exposure to mega cap tech stocks in recent
2023-10-24 03:50
Billionaires pay almost no tax. A global levy of just 2% could raise $250 billion
Governments should open a new front in the international clampdown on tax evasion with a global minimum tax on billionaires, which could raise $250 billion annually, the EU Tax Observatory said on Monday.
2023-10-23 18:51
Markets juggle 5% yields and 150 yen
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Partly unwinding pre-weekend safety hedges related
2023-10-23 18:24
BOJ Policy Speculation Continues to Build in Runup to Meeting
Speculation that the Bank of Japan will make some kind of policy move this month continues to build
2023-10-23 13:55
Japan Begins Probe Into Google for Alleged Antitrust Violations
Japan’s antitrust watchdog has begun an investigation into whether Alphabet Inc.’s Google abuses its market position to block
2023-10-23 13:20
ECB’s €5.3 Trillion Challenge Is Forcing a Rethink of Rate Plumbing
European Central Bank officials weighing whether they’ve raised borrowing costs far enough are confronting a related challenge: how
2023-10-23 13:00
Asia shares slip on Middle East woes, higher yields
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY Asian shares hit one-year lows Monday as the risk of a wider conflict in
2023-10-23 12:56
Oil eases as aid convoys arrive in embattled Gaza Strip
By Mohi Narayan NEW DELHI Oil prices slid more than $1 on Monday as diplomatic efforts grew over
2023-10-23 12:56
War’s Economic Toll Steals Spotlight From Israel Interest Rates
Israel is set to offer its first accounting of the toll on the economy from the violent conflict
2023-10-23 12:45