Visiting Ukraine, China’s envoy urged all sides to create space for peace talks
BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing’s special envoy noted there was no panacea to the war in Ukraine during a visit to…
Economy
NZ sees bigger deficit as economy sputters, spending boost to fan inflation
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand on Thursday announced a worse-than-forecast budget deficit as a slowing economy and a…
Marketmind: Get ready for the debt ceiling rally
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland European shares look poised to rally…
How to join a board of directors
By Chris Taylor NEW YORK (Reuters) – When Hayley Woodin was thinking of giving back to the community while taking…
China’s fiscal revenue growth quickens as economy recovers
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s fiscal revenue rose 11.9% in the first four months of 2023 from the same period a…
Australia employment unexpectedly drops, reinforcing rate pause bets
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia employment unexpectedly dipped in April after two months of outsized gains, and the jobless…
Japan’s export growth hits two-year low on weak China demand
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s export growth hit its weakest pace in more than two years in April as…
As household budgets tighten, big brands double down in dollar stores
By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK (Reuters) – Makers of brand-name household basics like Dunkin’ coffee and Schick razors are bulking…
Chile greenlights mining tax reform that boosts government take
By Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Lawmakers in Chile’s lower house of Congress gave final approval on Wednesday for a long-awaited…
EU pushes forward with post-Brexit forum for EU, UK financial regulators
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The European Union’s executive body said on Wednesday it has formally adopted a draft memorandum…