pandemic

UK’s post-lockdown hiring boom hits record pace – REC

Britain's post-lockdown hiring boom roared on in June as employers signed up the most permanent staff since at least the…

4 years ago

London fintech funding soars in first half of the year

Fintech companies based in London raised more funding from venture capital investors in the first six months of 2021 than…

4 years ago

U.S. industry groups, lawmakers press White House to lift travel restrictions

A coalition of 24 industry organizations urged the White House to lift coronavirus restrictions that bar much of the world…

4 years ago

Empathy bootcamp? UK banks seek payback on $105 bln COVID loans

As payback time approaches for more than 75 billion pounds ($104 billion) of emergency state-backed loans, Britain's banks must tread…

4 years ago

Quickening U.S. recovery puts Fed taper discussion in focus

More clues on just when and how the U.S. Federal Reserve may begin to cut its pandemic-induced bond-buying spree are…

4 years ago

Australia’s cbank tapers QE but affirms low rates outlook

Australia's central bank on Tuesday took its first step towards tempering its massive stimulus as employment proves far stronger than…

4 years ago

Samsung Electronics Q2 profit likely up 38% on strong chip prices

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) likely saw a 38% surge in profit for the April-June quarter thanks to strong chip…

4 years ago

UK faces new debt surge in climate push, early action best – OBR

Britain faces another jump in its 2-trillion-pound ($2.8 trillion) public debt pile to make its economy net carbon zero by…

4 years ago

Dollar awaits Fed minutes, kiwi aloft on rate expectations

The New Zealand dollar rose on Tuesday after a strong business survey pulled forward rate hike expectations there to as…

4 years ago

Japan’s May household spending growth slows from previous month

Japan's household spending rose at a double-digit rate in May as consumers bought cars and mobile phones, though the pace…

4 years ago