New Zealand’s economy likely in recession as rate hikes take hold
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The New Zealand central bank’s aggressive hiking of the cash rate likely pushed the…
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China’s Xi says willing to begin free trade talks with Honduras
BEIJING (Reuters) -China is willing to begin talks on a free trade agreement with Honduras “as soon as possible”, Chinese…
New Zealand’s national broadcaster probes ‘inappropriate editing’ of Ukraine war stories
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand’s national radio broadcaster has launched an investigation and put a staff member on leave…
U.S. concerned North Korea planning to deliver more weapons to Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is concerned that North Korea is planning to deliver more weapons to Russia, a…
Analysis-EV charger makers guardedly look to adopt Tesla standard
By Abhirup Roy (Reuters) -Electric vehicle charging companies are cautiously embracing Tesla’s charging technology as the main U.S. standard, mere…
Marketmind: Inflation appetizer served before central bank main course
By Lewis Krauskopf (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Lewis Krauskopf, U.S. markets correspondent…
Equities gain as investors look for cooler inflation, Fed ‘pause’
By Sinéad Carew and Elizabeth Howcroft NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Global stocks gained ground, hitting their highest level in more…
Automaker group urges US EPA to ‘ease up’ on vehicle emissions rules
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The head of a trade group representing nearly all major automakers urged the U.S. Environmental…
Americans should prepare for cyber sabotage from Chinese hackers, US official warns
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Chinese hackers are all but certain to disrupt American critical infrastructure, such as pipelines…
US dollar inches higher ahead of inflation data, Fed rate decision
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar inched higher on Monday, trading in a narrow range as investors…