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China’s trade suffers worst slump in 2-1/2 yrs as COVID woes, feeble demand take toll

China's exports and imports shrank at their steepest pace in at least 2-1/2 years in November, as feeble global and…

3 years ago

Analysis: Investors look to emerging markets as planets align for end of dollar bull market

As the U.S. dollar tumbles from multi-decade highs, some investors are betting emerging market currencies will be big winners from…

3 years ago

Analysis: Markets sigh with relief after Powell speech, but more turbulence likely ahead

A rally in U.S. stocks and bonds powered ahead after a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday,…

3 years ago

Exclusive: China set to fine Ant Group over $1 billion, signalling revamp nears end-sources

Chinese authorities are poised to impose a fine of more than $1 billion on Jack Ma's Ant Group, said six…

3 years ago

Dollar edges up as Fed’s Waller cautions on inflation

The U.S. dollar steadied on Monday amid fading expectations of a less aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate hike after Governor…

3 years ago

Japan ramps up intervention threats after yen slides past key 150 level

Japanese policymakers made fresh threats of intervention on Thursday after the yen tumbled past the key psychological level of 150…

3 years ago

Exclusive: China’s state banks seen acquiring dollars in swaps market to stabilise yuan

China's state banks stepped up their intervention to defend a weakening yuan on Monday, with banking sources telling Reuters these…

3 years ago

Analysis: Massive turnaround for stocks puts traders on alert for more volatility

An eye-popping turnaround in stocks may be less bullish than hoped for, with traders saying short-term hedging activity buoyed equities…

3 years ago

Exclusive: Flurry of new rules leave Turkish banks struggling to lend

Some Turkish banks are curtailing corporate lending after the government's latest raft of regulations raised their costs and forced many…

3 years ago

FOREX Euro holds above 2-decade low before ECB decision

The euro was hovering above Tuesday's two-decade low on Thursday as investors awaited a policy decision from the European Central…

3 years ago