Take Five: Buddy, can you spare a dollar?
(Reuters) -A meeting of global finance ministers, earnings from U.S. companies whose market value exceeds that of some nations’ entire…
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China’s frail Q2 GDP growth raises urgency for more policy support
By Kevin Yao and Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s economy grew at a frail pace in the second quarter as…
Indonesia surprises with large trade surplus; rate cuts eyed before year-end
By Stefanno Sulaiman and Gayatri Suroyo JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia recorded a surprisingly large trade surplus of $3.46 billion in June,…
Traffic stopped on Crimean Bridge, reports of blasts
(Reuters) -Traffic was stopped on the Russian-built Crimean Bridge due to “an emergency” situation, Russia-installed officials said on Monday, while…
Pakistan and Argentina bonds’ surge belies bigger reform hurdles
By Libby George and Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON (Reuters) -Investors have piled back into bonds in Pakistan and Argentina following…
China June coal output rebounds from six-month low as heatwave boosts demand
By Muyu Xu BEIJING/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China’s average daily coal production rebounded in June from a six-month low the prior…
China June property sales fall at fastest clip this year
By Liangping Gao and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s property sales between June and May showed the largest monthly…
Thousands evacuated as firefighters battle to control La Palma wildfire
By Borja Suarez (Reuters) -Firefighters were trying to contain a wildfire which burned out of control and forced the evacuation…
Actress and singer Jane Birkin dies, France loses an ‘icon’
By John Irish PARIS (Reuters) -British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin, a 1960s wildchild who became a beloved figure in…
China June new home prices flat in weakest showing this year
By Liangping Gao and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s new home prices were unchanged in June, the weakest result this…