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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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…
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…
Driver charged after Australia’s worst bus accident in decades kills 10 wedding guests
By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) -A man was charged with dangerous driving on Monday after at least 10 wedding guests…
Westpac to layoff 300 workers in business and retail unit, says trade union
(Reuters) – Australian lender Westpac Banking Corp will cut around 300 jobs in its consumer and business banking segments at…
Marketmind: Central bank bonanza, stocks on a roll
By Lewis Krauskopf (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Lewis Krauskopf. Asian markets will…
KKR strengthens lead in Telecom Italia race by raising its bid
By Elvira Pollina and Akriti Sharma MILAN (Reuters) -U.S. fund KKR strengthened its lead in the race to secure the…
World shares at 13-month peak as Wall St scales 2023 highs
By Naomi Rovnick and Koh Gui Qing NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. shares struck new highs for the year on Friday…