BOJ’s Ueda signals resolve to maintain ultra-easy policy
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto (Reuters) -Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday there was still…
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U.S. to announce $1.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine -sources
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will announce a new pledge to buy $1.3 billion worth of…
U.S. soldier crosses into North Korea, U.S. officials say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. soldier has crossed the inter-Korean border into North Korea, two U.S. officials told Reuters on…
India to push G20 to raise share of taxes on firms where they earn ‘excess profit’ – sources
(This July 16 story has been corrected to show that 25% is not the tax rate, but the share of…
IMF chief: Prospects for medium-term global growth weak
GANDHINAGAR, India (Reuters) – Global economic activity is slowing, especially in the manufacturing sector, and medium-term growth prospects remain weak,…
MUFG, Morgan Stanley to deepen alliance, merge some Japan operations
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) – Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and Morgan Stanley said on Tuesday they will deepen…
Thai PM hopeful vows no retreat from party’s reform agenda
By Panu Wongcha-um and Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand’s prime ministerial hopeful said on Tuesday he was willing to adjust…
Yellen sees disinflation pressures at work as hiring surge fades – Bloomberg News
(Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said a cooling — but not faltering — labor market is playing a…
Malaysia PM says China’s Geely to invest $10 billion in domestic auto hub -report
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Chinese car maker Geely will invest $10 billion to develop Malaysia’s main auto-making hub, state news…
Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan’s visit
By Aziz El Yaakoubi RIYADH (Reuters) -Saudi Arabia agreed on Tuesday to buy Turkish drones in the biggest defence contract…