By Shivangi Acharya and Sarita Chaganti Singh BENGALURU (Reuters) -India does not want G20 nations to discuss additional sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, government sources said on Wed[...]
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February 22, 2023
U.S. Treasury sees ‘difficult’ debt talks at G20 finance meeting
By David Lawder BENGALURU (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury officials said on Wednesday they expect G20 discussions over debt relief for distressed countries to be “difficult” this week, but[...]
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Russian weekly consumer price growth slowed in mid-Feb
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Consumer prices in Russia rose at a slower pace over the last week, data from the state statistics service Rosstat showed on Wednesday, easing inflationary concerns flagged by[...]
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Upfront debt cuts could save hardest-hit countries $148 billion, says UNDP
By Rachel Savage JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – A 30% upfront cut of debt-stressed countries’ borrowings could save them $148 billion over eight years, the U.N. Development Programme said on Wed[...]
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Turkey supports jobs and wages in earthquake-ravaged south
By Ali Kucukgocmen and Henriette Chacar ANTAKYA, Turkey (Reuters) – Turkey launched a temporary wage support scheme on Wednesday and banned layoffs in 10 cities to protect workers and businesses[...]
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Israel central bank in focus as judicial reform plan hits shekel
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel’s shekel was largely unchanged against the dollar late on Wednesday, recovering from further falls in the currency that some say could spark central[...]
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Nigeria economic growth slows as industry and oil sectors shrink
By Chijioke Ohuocha ABUJA (Reuters) -Nigeria’s economic growth slowed to 3.52% in the fourth quarter from 3.98% a year earlier, as widespread flooding destroyed farms, oil production declined an[...]
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Toronto stocks seen up 6.2% by year-end, despite ‘wall of worry’: Reuters poll
By Fergal Smith TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index will add to its rally this year and hit a record high in 2024 as the Bank of Canada turns less hawkish and China’s reope[...]
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Markets bracing for ‘no landing’ world economy scenario curb risk appetite
By Naomi Rovnick and Davide Barbuscia LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Markets, bracing for a “no landing” scenario where global economic growth is resilient and inflation stays higher fo[...]
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