Coronavirus

Shares lifted by prospect of lower rates for longer

Global shares posted their longest winning streak in three months on Monday, aided by the chance of low interest rates…

4 years ago

Along with Covid-19, Vietnam’s largest city proposes a re-start of the economy!

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's coronavirus epicenter, plans to loosen the strict lockdown and resume financial activities on September 15,…

4 years ago

Asia stocks in cautious mood, dollar near 1-mth lows

Asian share markets were in a cautious mood on Thursday as concerns grew over the Chinese economy after a run…

4 years ago

Oil rises on declining inventories and weaker dollar

Oil prices edged higher on Thursday, supported by a sharp decline in U.S. crude stocks and a weaker dollar, though…

4 years ago

Euro zone Aug factory growth strong – as were price rises, PMI shows

Euro zone manufacturing growth remained strong in August but supply chain issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic continued to constrain…

4 years ago

S.Korea’s factory activity growth slows as output shrinks for first time in 12 months

South Korea's factory activity grew at a slower pace in August, as output contracted for the first time in 12…

4 years ago

Australia’s housing boom defies Delta, boasts best year since 1989

Australian home prices rose at the fastest annual pace since 1989 in August as coronavirus lockdowns weighed more on supply…

4 years ago

Surging COVID-19 cases dampen U.S. consumer confidence, house prices post record gains

U.S. consumer confidence fell to a six-month low in August as worries about soaring COVID-19 infections and higher inflation dimmed…

4 years ago

Canada’s Conservatives hammer Trudeau on slowing economy ahead of vote

Canada's Conservatives hammered Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday after data showed that the country's economy unexpectedly shrank in…

4 years ago

Lufthansa cash-positive this summer, rescue deal on track – CEO

German airline Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) will generate positive cash flow this summer, while it should be possible to fully unwind a COVID-19 rescue…

4 years ago