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Haven currencies pressured by hopes Omicron is mild
By Tom Westbrook SYDNEY (Reuters) - The dollar was supported against other safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese yen on Tuesday, hanging on to a jump made with U.S. yields, as investors hoped ear...
Dec 06, 2021
UAE non-oil private economy continues solid growth in November – PMI
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' non-oil private sector notched its 12th consecutive month of growth in November, slightly outpacing the prior month, when it expanded at its fastest rate in...
Dec 06, 2021
China central bank cuts rates on relending facility but benchmark cut chances seen low
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's central bank will cut the rates on its relending facility by 25 basis points (bps) to support the rural sector and small firms, effective from Dec. 7, state-run Securities ...
Dec 06, 2021
Japan to review budget balance timing early next year -PM Kishida
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will review the timeframe early next year for its target of balancing the budget, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday, brushing aside prospects that it could ditch the...
Dec 06, 2021
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar violence
By Elizabeth Culliford (Reuters) - Rohingya refugees from Myanmar are suing Meta Platforms Inc, formerly known as Facebook, for $150 billion over allegations that the social media company did not take...
Dec 06, 2021
China’s Nov. soybean imports up on month, boosted by U.S. cargoes
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's soybean imports rose sharply in November from the previous month, as more shipments from the United States arrived during the peak North American export season, customs dat...
Dec 06, 2021
Australia’s central bank holds rates, patient on policy
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's central bank left its cash rate at a record low of 0.1% on Tuesday, saying inflation was lower than in many other countries and it was prepared to be patient on policy. ...
Dec 06, 2021
RBNZ’s Hawkesby says firmer currency will help central bank’s objectives
By Praveen Menon WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A stronger New Zealand dollar will help the central bank achieve its policy objectives, including managing rising inflationary pressures, more quickly, Reserve ...
Dec 06, 2021
China Nov export growth slows but imports accelerate
BEIJING (Reuters) -China's exports growth lost steam in November, pressured by a strong yuan, weakening demand and higher costs, but import growth accelerated and came in well above expectations, poin...
Dec 06, 2021
Artist linked to parents of Michigan school shooter questioned by police
By Dan Whitcomb (Reuters) - Detectives on Monday questioned an artist linked to the Detroit studio where the parents of a 15-year-old accused Michigan school shooter were arrested after a manhunt, loc...
Dec 06, 2021
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