PRAGUE (Reuters) – The Czech Finance Ministry has submitted a 2025 budget draft with a 9% lower deficit to the government, saying it will bring record investments while narrowing the fiscal gap[...]
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China new home prices rise more slowly in August, survey shows
BEIJING (Reuters) – Prices of new homes in China rose at slower pace in August, a private survey showed on Sunday, as the crisis-hit property sector struggles to find its bottom after a slew of[...]
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South Korea exports extend gains to 11th month, growth slows
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s exports rose for an 11th straight month in August, but the pace of growth was weaker than the previous month and market expectations as demand for computer[...]
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China’s weak factory PMI raises pressure for consumer stimulus
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s manufacturing activity sank to a six-month low in August as factory gate prices tumbled and owners struggled for orders, an official survey showed on Satur[...]
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US requests trade dispute consultations with Canada over new digital services tax
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. has requested trade dispute settlement consultations with Canada over its new digital services tax, the Biden administration said on Friday, adding that[...]
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Brazil’s government forecasts 2.6% GDP growth in 2025, inflation to hit 3.3%
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s government forecast economic growth of 2.6% and inflation of 3.3% for 2025 in its draft budget proposal for the coming year, which was submitted to Congress l[...]
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Stocks end turbulent month higher as US data sets stage for rate cut
By Chibuike Oguh and Naomi Rovnick NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Global stocks edged higher in choppy trading on Friday, making it the fourth consecutive month of gains despite a bout of heavy selling in[...]
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Dow notches record high close after upbeat economic data
By Noel Randewich (Reuters) -Wall Street stocks rose and the Dow scored a second consecutive all-time closing high on Friday, with Tesla and Amazon climbing after fresh U.S. economic data raised expec[...]
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U.S. home prices forecast to rise modestly as Fed cuts rates – Reuters poll
By Sarupya Ganguly BENGALURU (Reuters) – U.S. home prices will rise relatively modestly this year and next despite tight supply and expected U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, according to[...]
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US dollar rises broadly as inflation data underpins smaller Fed cut
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar gained on Friday after data showed a key inflation measure came in line with forecasts, while personal spending and income increased, su[...]
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