Coronavirus

Factbox: U.S. banks tighten COVID-19 precautions as Omicron variant spreads

U.S. banks have been more proactive than other industries in encouraging employees back to the office, but those plans have…

4 years ago

UK businesses report weakest growth since last lockdown – CBI

British businesses have reported their weakest growth since the country was under lockdown earlier this year and they expect a…

4 years ago

Japan raises FY2022 GDP growth estimate amid risks to outlook

Japan upgraded on Thursday its growth projections for the next fiscal year starting in April, saying it expected gross domestic…

4 years ago

Japan to unveil record $943 bln budget draft to ensure post-COVID recovery

Japan's government is set to unveil its largest annual budget on Friday with $943 billion in spending for the fiscal…

4 years ago

Analysis: After another stunning U.S. stock market year, investors wonder how much gas is left

The U.S. stock market is set to deliver a three-peat of stellar annual returns, but chances of a similar performance…

4 years ago

Boeing suspends vaccine mandate for U.S. employees

Boeing Co (BA.N) suspended its coronavirus vaccination requirement for U.S.-based employees, the U.S. planemaker said on Friday, capping weeks of uncertainty as…

4 years ago

Dollar shines, euro droops as Omicron spreads while Fed hawks circle

The U.S. dollar hovered near the highest since July of last year against major peers on Monday after a Federal…

4 years ago

Asia stocks, oil prices suffer as Omicron spreads

Asian share markets fell and oil prices slid on Monday as surging Omicron cases triggered tighter restrictions in Europe and…

4 years ago

Pandemic have-a-go investors force shake-up in UK wealth market

The explosion in DIY investing since the start of the pandemic has led to a scramble among Britain's more traditional…

4 years ago

Analysis: Jabs for jobs: U.S. vaccine mandates offer bargaining chip for worker rights

U.S. vaccine mandates are giving workers greater negotiating power, experts say, as the threat of strikes and collective action wins…

4 years ago