Marketmind: US uncertainty feeds caution in Asia
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Asia markets correspondent Kevin Buckland. European investors hoping…
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China’s April iron ore imports up 5% y/y at 90.4 million tonnes
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s imports of iron ore rose 5.1% in April from the same period the previous year, customs…
Two European funds call on J-Power to disclose emissions reduction goals
By Makiko Yamazaki and Katya Golubkova TOKYO (Reuters) -Two major European asset managers have jointly filed a shareholder resolution at…
EU envoy to China hails Xi’s call with Ukraine president as positive step
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was a very positive step, the…
Erdogan accuses opposition of provocations ahead of tight Turkish vote
ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused the opposition on Monday of provoking disorder and siding with terrorists, without providing…
UK sales growth holds steady in April, retailers hope for better summer
By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British retail sales growth held steady in April but high inflation meant shoppers were…
Chinese investment in Europe shifts to greenfield battery projects – report
By Victoria Waldersee BERLIN (Reuters) – Chinese investment in Europe is shifting from mergers and acquisitions to greenfield projects mainly…
Shares rise, dollar flat ahead of key U.S. inflation data
By Herbert Lash and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -A gauge of global equity markets rose and the dollar was…
Russia’s war on Ukraine latest: Wave of attacks on cities before Victory Day holiday
(Reuters) – Russia launched its biggest swarm of drones for months against Ukraine on the eve of Russia’s May 9…
Associated Press, New York Times win Pulitzers for Ukraine coverage
By Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) -The Associated Press won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, including the distinguished public service…