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Euro set for best week since May after ECB opts for big hike
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) - The euro headed for its best week since May on Friday after the European Central Bank (ECB) raised borrowing costs more than expected overnight in its first rate hi...
Jul 21, 2022
South Korea’s economy likely lost some steam in Q2 – Reuters poll
By Anant Chandak BENGALURU (Reuters) - South Korea's economic growth probably slowed a bit in the second quarter as falling exports and soaring import costs hurt private consumption that makes up abou...
Jul 21, 2022
Two takeaways from Thursday’s Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot hearing
By Richard Cowan, Patricia Zengerle and Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Thursday's congressional committee hearing into the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot by supporters of Donald Trump featured nea...
Jul 21, 2022
Oil prices steady after sharp declines on weak U.S. demand
By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Oil prices were roughly unchanged in early trading on Friday after sliding around 3% in the previous session on weakened demand in the United States, the world's t...
Jul 21, 2022
Australia gov’t to double foreign investment fees, penalties
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will double the fees for foreign investors looking to buy assets in the country, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Friday, as he grapples with protracted budget deficits and ...
Jul 21, 2022
Convenience store chain 7-Eleven lays off about 880 U.S. employees
(Reuters) - Convenience store chain 7-Eleven slashed about 880 corporate jobs in the United States, a company spokesperson said on Thursday, as it finalises its organization structure. The retail chai...
Jul 21, 2022
Japan’s July factory activity growth slows to 10-month low – flash PMI
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity grew at the slowest pace in 10 months in July as output and new orders contracted, boding ill for an economy struggling to stage a convincing post-pand...
Jul 21, 2022
Jan. 6 committee to hold additional hearings in September – Cheney
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold additional hearings in September as new evidence and witnesses continue to pour in, the panel'...
Jul 21, 2022
Singapore Exchange, NYSE join hands for company dual listings, ETFs
(Reuters) - Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) said on Friday it will team up with the New York Stock Exchange for dual listing of companies on both the bourses, allowing investors to tap overseas investmen...
Jul 21, 2022
‘Elvis’ actress Shonka Dukureh found dead in Nashville home
(Reuters) - A singer and actress who appeared this year as blues singer Big Mama Thornton in the film "Elvis" was found dead in her Nashville apartment on Thursday, police said. The body of Shonka Duk...
Jul 21, 2022
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