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MELBOURNE, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Melbourne residents flocked to the

MELBOURNE, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Melbourne residents flocked to the

Walmart, an American retailer and grocery store chain, finally announced

SARAJEVO, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The World Bank on Thursday

Few are left to inoculate in wealthy Singapore after a vigorous campaign achieved a level of coverage envied by many nations battling the coronavirus pandemic, but a record surge in deaths and infections gives warning of risks that may still lie ahead.

American Express Co (AXP.N) on Friday reported a higher profit that topped Wall Street estimates for the fourth straight quarter, underpinning a recovery in spending from consumers emboldened by an easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Corporate results in the industrial and materials sectors could offer a snapshot of how companies in a key swath of the U.S. economy are dealing with surging inflation, supply chain bottlenecks and higher commodity prices.

The World Bank on Thursday revised up its forecast for the economic growth of six countries of the Western Balkans to 5.9% in 2021 after a 3.1% contraction in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but cautioned that recovery remains fragile.

Swedish bank Swedbank (SWEDa.ST) on Thursday reported better-than-expected net profit for the third quarter on the back of continued strong growth for mortgages and record commission income.

As China’s yuan climbs rapidly to its strongest levels in six years against the currencies of the country’s trading partners, a notable absence of concern and intervention by the authorities is unnerving investors.

Margin pressures for companies and higher prices for shoppers: That’s the message so far from the earnings season.

MELBOURNE, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Melbourne residents flocked to the

Walmart, an American retailer and grocery store chain, finally announced

SARAJEVO, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The World Bank on Thursday

Few are left to inoculate in wealthy Singapore after a vigorous campaign achieved a level of coverage envied by many nations battling the coronavirus pandemic, but a record surge in deaths and infections gives warning of risks that may still lie ahead.

American Express Co (AXP.N) on Friday reported a higher profit that topped Wall Street estimates for the fourth straight quarter, underpinning a recovery in spending from consumers emboldened by an easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Corporate results in the industrial and materials sectors could offer a snapshot of how companies in a key swath of the U.S. economy are dealing with surging inflation, supply chain bottlenecks and higher commodity prices.

The World Bank on Thursday revised up its forecast for the economic growth of six countries of the Western Balkans to 5.9% in 2021 after a 3.1% contraction in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but cautioned that recovery remains fragile.

Swedish bank Swedbank (SWEDa.ST) on Thursday reported better-than-expected net profit for the third quarter on the back of continued strong growth for mortgages and record commission income.

As China’s yuan climbs rapidly to its strongest levels in six years against the currencies of the country’s trading partners, a notable absence of concern and intervention by the authorities is unnerving investors.

Margin pressures for companies and higher prices for shoppers: That’s the message so far from the earnings season.
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