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Concrete industry says carbon capture a key to hitting emissions targets
By Cassandra Garrison and Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) - Global cement and concrete makers on Tuesday laid out steps to cut carbon dioxide emissions 25% by 2030 and to reach zero net emissions by mid-c...
Oct 11, 2021
S.Korea central bank holds rates as investors eye further tightening in Nov
By Cynthia Kim and Joori Roh SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank kept interest rates unchanged on Tuesday, taking a breather after its first rate hike in nearly three years in August, as a re...
Oct 11, 2021
New Zealand’s budget deficit shrinks sharply on economic rebound
SYDNEY (Reuters) - New Zealand's government on Tuesday reported a marked improvement in its finances thanks to a surprisingly brisk recovery for its economy, though a fresh coronavirus outbreak has si...
Oct 11, 2021
Japan wholesale inflation spikes, squeezing corporate profits
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's wholesale prices surged 6.3% in September from a year earlier as raw material costs continued to rise, data showed on Tuesday, a sign that global commodity in...
Oct 11, 2021
IMF board to back Managing Director Georgieva – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund's executive board will issue a statement of support for Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva after a thorough review of allegations that she pr...
Oct 11, 2021
Textron launches two Cessna jets on corporate demand rebound
(Reuters) - Textron Inc on Monday launched two Cessna business jets as it looks to tap the corporate travel demand that has rebounded strongly from pandemic lows. The jet maker said it would take orde...
Oct 11, 2021
Australia’s Westpac flags $950 million profit hit, led by energy exit costs
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's Westpac Banking Corp said on Tuesday it will take a one-off charge of A$1.3 billion ($956 million) against its second-half profit after its institutional banking unit qui...
Oct 11, 2021
Sydney COVID-19 cases ease further as focus shifts to reviving economy
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Sydney's COVID-19 cases fell to the lowest in two months on Tuesday as authorities rolled out support measures for businesses, shifting their focus to rejuvenating the economy after...
Oct 11, 2021
Nigeria’s vice president urges central bank to review FX management strategy
By Felix Onuah ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank needs to review its foreign exchange management strategy and ensure that the naira's valuation reflects market reality, Vice President Yemi Osin...
Oct 11, 2021
U.S. considers faster hog slaughtering based on plant staffing – union
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Biden administration is considering a proposal that could allow some pork plants to slaughter pigs more quickly if they boost staffing, a union official said, a...
Oct 11, 2021
Peoria, IL, USA
43 °F Thunderstorm In Vicinity, Light Rain, Mist
