Chile’s lithium takeover plan faces technical, political challenges
By Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) -While Chile’s plan to take control of its lithium industry has caused global shockwaves, state-led…
Australia
RBA to hold cash rate at 3.60% in May, but may need to raise again: Reuters poll
By Devayani Sathyan BENGALURU (Reuters) – Australia’s central bank will keep its interest rate unchanged at 3.6% on Tuesday for…
Australian grocer Coles sees Q3 inflation ease, but pressure remains
By Byron Kaye and Roushni Nair SYDNEY/BENGALURU (Reuters) – Australian No. 2 supermarket chain Coles Group Ltd on Friday said…
Wall Street notches biggest gain in months, Treasury yields rise on solid earnings
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday and Treasury yields resumed their climb…
US dollar edges higher as GDP, jobless claims affirm rate hike bets
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar rose on Thursday as weaker-than-expected U.S. economic growth in the first…
Australia to overhaul immigration system, smooth entry for skilled workers
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia proposed on Thursday overhauling its immigration system to speed up getting highly skilled workers into the…
New Zealand committed to cutting spending, PM Hipkins says
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The New Zealand government is committed to reducing spending even though severe weather events…
Euro near one-year peak as US economic risks weigh on dollar
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The euro hovered near a one-year high versus the dollar on Thursday, as Europe’s…
Tech powers Nasdaq gains; recession fears weigh on cyclicals, dollar
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Nasdaq rose and the dollar weakened on Wednesday as investors weighed solid…
Dollar weakens on fresh signs of slowdown, euro rebounds
By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar retreated on Wednesday on fresh signs of a U.S. slowdown after…