Delta variant of COVID-19

McDonald’s, others consider closing indoor seating amid Delta surge in U.S.

Some U.S. fast-food restaurants are closing indoor seating areas or limiting hours of operation because of the spread of the…

4 years ago

Japan’s July factory output slips as COVID-19 hits car production

Japan's industrial output shrank in July as car production took a hit from a coronavirus resurgence in Asia that has…

4 years ago

BHP considers making COVID vaccinations mandatory at Australian sites

Global miner BHP Group (BHP.AX) is mulling whether to make vaccinations for COVID-19 mandatory at its workplaces in Australia as the country's…

4 years ago

India’s economy likely rebounded in April-June amid pandemic risks

India's economy likely rebounded in the April-June quarter from a deep slump last year helped by improved manufacturing and in…

4 years ago

Japan’s retail sales extend gains but COVID-19 challenges persist

Japan's retail sales rose for a fifth straight month in July, beating expectations as the consumer sector continued its recovery,…

4 years ago

Australian economy likely already slowing in Q2 before Delta downturn

Australia's economy was likely already slowing before wide-scale coronavirus restrictions shuttered swathes of business and jobs, setting the stage for…

4 years ago

After summer of stock market highs, signs of unease emerge

Stock markets are heading into September near record highs but the fast-spreading Delta coronavirus variant is making some investors reassess…

4 years ago

Global corporate profits to fall 8% in Q3 after record Q2 – data

Global corporate profits in the third quarter are likely to fall for the first time in 18 months after record…

4 years ago

BOJ policymaker warns of global impact from chip crunch, Asia factory closures

A shortage of semiconductor chips may persist for the rest of this year if the coronavirus pandemic keeps Southeast Asian…

4 years ago

Oil steadies near $71 after two-day rally

Oil prices steadied near $71 a barrel, taking a breather after a strong rally in recent days as Mexico was…

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