Omicron

European stocks gain ahead of earnings; China adds stimulus

European shares were slightly higher in early trading on Monday as investors focused on company earnings and U.S. Federal Reserve…

4 years ago

Analysis: Risk of catching Omicron abroad delays airline recovery

Before the Omicron variant of coronavirus burst onto the scene in November, retired Australian Glenn Turnley was looking forward to…

4 years ago

Investors ready for U.S. earnings as inflation worries run high

U.S. companies will post results in the coming weeks on the final quarter of 2021 as investors worry about inflation's…

4 years ago

German industry expects economy to grow by 3.5% in 2022

Germany's BDI industry association said on Thursday it expected Europe's largest economy to grow 3.5% this year, giving a more…

4 years ago

Hong Kong warns COVID-19 curbs on air cargo to hit goods supply

Hong Kong will soon feel the negative effects of tougher COVID-19 quarantine curbs on air crew, with cargo traffic and…

4 years ago

Column: Like Tortoise vs Hare, ECB may ‘normalize’ before Fed

If the world's big central banks are convinced the economic emergency is over and policy should start to return to…

4 years ago

Analysis: As Fed rate hikes loom, China may opt for modest easing to cushion slowdown

China's central bank is set to unveil more easing steps to support slowing growth, though it will likely favour injecting…

4 years ago

Analysis: Pandemic fatigue makes the case for boosters a harder sell

Some nations are already looking to a fourth vaccine dose to help contend with a huge Omicron-driven spike in COVID-19…

4 years ago

Chinese cities tighten COVID-19 curbs as Tianjin battles Omicron outbreak

Cities across China are imposing tougher restrictions to try to control new outbreaks of COVID-19, with Tianjin battling the highly…

4 years ago

U.S. reports 1.35 million COVID-19 cases in a day, shattering global record

The United States reported 1.35 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, the highest daily total…

4 years ago