Chinese graduates lower their ambitions in moribund jobs market
By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) – Applied maths graduate Liang Huaxiao tried to land a job with one of China’s…
Bank of America says healthy consumers will buoy retail unit in 2nd qtr
By Lananh Nguyen, Saeed Azhar and Nupur Anand NEW YORK (Reuters) -Bank of America Corp expects good performance for its…
China’s factory activity swings to surprise growth in May – Caixin PMI
BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s factory activity unexpectedly swung to growth in May from decline, a private sector survey showed on Thursday,…
Australia first-quarter business investment hits 7-year high, outlook solid
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian business investment rose to a seven-year high in the first quarter, helped by a jump in…
Japan’s solid capex growth points to upward revision to Q1 GDP
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese companies raised spending on plant and equipment in January-March at the fastest rate…
South Korea exports fall for 8th month but pace eases for chip, China shipments
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s exports fell for an eighth straight month in May in annual terms, but…
US House votes to suspend debt ceiling and avoid default
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A majority of the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to approve a bipartisan bill to…
Taiwan, U.S. to sign first deal under new trade framework
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan and the United States will sign the first deal under a new trade talks framework on Thursday,…
Walmart beats all nine proposals at shareholder meeting
By Siddharth Cavale BENTONVILLE, Ark. (Reuters) – Walmart investors voted against all nine shareholder-led proposals during the retail giant’s annual…
Republican DeSantis strives for personal touch on 2024 kick-off tour
By James Oliphant COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (Reuters) – For Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, campaigning for president in Iowa meant coming…