China’s services activity grows but at slower pace – Caixin PMI
By Liangping Gao and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s service activity grew for a fourth month in April, a private-sector…
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Bolivian senate approves ‘gold law’ aimed at bolstering foreign reserves
LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia’s senate early on Friday morning gave final approval to a so-called “gold law” aimed at…
Apple iPhone sales inch up, bolstering results amid shaky economy
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Apple Inc’s results beat expectations on Thursday, showing off the tech giant’s resilience in a…
JPMorgan’s Dimon to visit mainland China for first time in 4 years -sources
By Julie Zhu, Scott Murdoch and Nupur Anand HONG KONG/SYDNEY/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan…
Analysis-Fewer luxury shoppers but bigger spenders as Chinese return to Europe
By Casey Hall and Mimosa Spencer SHANGHAI/PARIS (Reuters) – China’s five-day Labour Day holiday in early May was once a…
Marketmind: German data in the rear-view mirror
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan. The euro is digesting a widely…
Hollywood studios push back against striking writers’ claim of ‘gig’ workforce
By Lisa Richwine and Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -The group representing Hollywood studios fired back on Thursday at claims…
Australia’s ANZ looks beyond housing as rate hikes hit margins
By Byron Kaye and Savyata Mishra (Reuters) -Australian lender ANZ Banking Group Ltd said it was diversifying beyond a residential…
Macquarie commodities and markets boss earns $39 million, trumping CEO
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Macquarie Group’s commodities and global markets (CGM) division head earned about A$57.6 million ($39 million) for the…
China to enhance credit support to private investment projects
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s state planner will step up credit support for projects with private investment, the state-run People’s Daily…