Taiwan slips into recession as Q1 GDP hits 14-year low
By Jeanny Kao and Faith Hung TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan’s export-dependent economy contracted more than expected in the first quarter and…
Economy
BOJ Governor Ueda’s comments at news conference
(Reuters) – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday kept ultra-low interest rates but announced a broad review of its…
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…
BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, decides to conduct policy review
(Reuters) – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday kept ultra-low interest rates, but announced a broad review of its…
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…
Analysis-Skilled, educated and washing dishes: how Italy squanders migrant talent
By Alessandro Parodi and Alberto Chiumento (Reuters) – Marilyn Nabor, an experienced high school mathematics teacher in the Philippines, moved…
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,…
Jerry Springer, raucous talk show host, dead at 79
By Brendan O’Brien (Reuters) -Television personality Jerry Springer, known for a long-running talk show that featured raucous audiences, controversial topics…