BOJ’s new chief keeps ultra-low rates, embarks on policy review
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept ultra-low interest rates on Friday but announced a plan…
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Analysis-Powerful Swiss central bank faces reform calls in wake of Credit Suisse rescue
By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank is facing calls for an overhaul in its governance, with…
Euro zone grows marginally at start of 2023 after stagnation
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The euro zone grew only marginally in the first three months of 2023 and at a rate…
Swiss National Bank seeks banking regulation review after Credit Suisse crash
BERN (Reuters) – Swiss banking regulation and supervision must be reviewed following the collapse of Credit Suisse, Swiss National Bank…
German economy skirts recession, but just for now
By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -The German economy stagnated in the first quarter, as a decline in government and household…
French GDP edges up in first quarter despite strikes and high inflation
By Geert De Clercq PARIS (Reuters) -The French economy grew slightly in the first quarter, despite a series of strikes…
ECB’s Villeroy and Knot put bank rule changes on the table
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Euro zone bank regulators should consider tweaking a raft of rules, from how much cash banks should…
Exclusive-Standard Chartered replaces key emissions gauge for oil and gas loans
By Simon Jessop and Tommy Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) – Standard Chartered Plc said on Friday it has changed its target…
Sudan conflict threatens supply of key soft drink ingredient
By Richa Naidu and Jessica DiNapoli LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sudan’s eruption into conflict has left international consumer goods makers…
China’s factory activity likely grew at slower pace in April- Reuters poll
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s factory activity likely expanded at a slower pace in April, a Reuters poll showed on Friday,…