Japan economy grew last quarter on better spending, exports
TOKYO -- Japan’s economy grew at an annual tempo of 5.4% in October-December, boosted by improved shopper spending and exports, the federal government mentioned Tuesday....
Staff shortages, supply backups batter EU economic growth
BRUSSELS -- The European Union is seeing its economic emergence from the unprecedented COVID-19 slowdown hampered by coronavirus-induced workers shortages, supply bottlenecks, runaway vitality costs...
US employers shrug off omicron, add 467,000 jobs in January
WASHINGTON -- U.S. employers added a burst of 467,000 jobs in January regardless of a wave of omicron inflections that sickened thousands and thousands of...
Bank of England likely to hike rates again as prices surge
LONDON -- The Bank of England is anticipated to elevate curiosity rates again Thursday, placing the UK far forward of the remaining of Europe and...
India economy projected to grow 8% in coming fiscal year
NEW DELHI -- India’s economy is projected to grow 8% to 8.5% in the monetary year starting April 1, signaling a robust restoration after it...
Hong Kong economy grows 6.4% in 2021
BEIJING -- Hong Kong’s economy grew by 6.4% final yr after exercise weakened as anti-coronavirus controls have been tightened. Financial output expanded by 4.8% over...
Asian stocks advance after Wall Street sinks for third day
BEIJING -- Asian inventory markets rose Friday as merchants appeared forward to information on U.S. employment prices that may affect Federal Reserve selections on deliberate...
German government cuts 2022 economic growth forecast to 3.6%
BERLIN -- The German government on Wednesday minimize its growth forecast for this yr, however mentioned that Europe's greatest economic system stays “robust” and can...
To highlight economic growth, Biden goes shopping for gifts
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden pledged final week to talk extra with on a regular basis Individuals and took an preliminary step Tuesday afternoon by...
Eurogroup seeks path between high inflation, slower growth
BRUSSELS -- Euro finance chiefs on Monday ventured right into a high-wire political balancing act prompted by conflicting financial forces: a weaker growth outlook and...