Australian senator alleges assault in parliament house; calls for safer workplace
SYDNEY (Reuters) – An Australian senator on Thursday said she was followed, aggressively propositioned and inappropriately touched by another senator…
US startup Carbon Rivers says graphene is the answer to toxic tyre chemical
By Nick Carey and Barbara Lewis (Reuters) – Graphene added to tyres could replace the toxic chemical 6PPD, U.S. startup…
Analysis – Investors on guard for market stress as Fed signals more hikes ahead
By Davide Barbuscia and David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) – A hawkish message from the Federal Reserve amid a robust…
Marketmind: The ECB won’t throw a curve ball
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan After a slight jolt overnight from…
Japan will stop yen decline beyond USD/JPY 145, most economists say: Reuters poll
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government and central bank will act to stop the yen’s decline if it…
Australia’s strong May employment leaves RBA little breathing room
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian employment blew past expectations in May, while the jobless rate edged lower and participation…
China pushes platform firms to protect consumer, vendor rights
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s market regulator on Thursday announced a five-month campaign that will ensure platform companies optimise their protocols,…
Mexico City interior minister Batres tapped as next mayor
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum will nominate the city’s interior minister, Marti Batres, to replace her…
China’s May factory output, retail sales growth miss expectations
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s industrial output rose 3.5% in May from a year earlier, official data showed on Thursday, slightly…
Japan exports grow unexpectedly on solid car sales, global demand still uneven
By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s exports grew unexpectedly in May on robust car sales, though the…