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German business groups expect job cuts in 2026 as economic crisis drags on
By Maria MartinezBERLIN, Dec 29 (Reuters) - A majority of German business associations expect job cuts in 2026 as the country's economic crisis persists, with industry hit hardest by global protectionism and weak exports, a survey by the German Economic Institute IW showed on Monday. Of 46 b...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
JGB yields rise as investors adjust positions
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Monday as investors adjusted their positions, while market reaction to the summary of the Bank of Japan's policy meeting was limited.BOJ policymakers debated the need to keep raising interest rates even af...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
BOJ debated need for more rate hikes even after December move, summary shows
One saw need for hikes at 'intervals of a few months'Another said weak yen due in part to too-low policy rateBoard shared rosy economic outlook, focus on inflation riskNo government pushback to December rate hike decisionSummary highlights BOJ's resolve to focus on inflationary pressures...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Qatar's Q3 real GDP up 2.9% y/y, state news agency reports
CAIRO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Qatar's economy grew by 2.9% year-on-year in the third quarter of the year, Qatari state news agency reported on Sunday, citing the country's National Planning Council.The council said the growth was mainly driven by a growth in non-hydrocarbon activities.Reuters
Sun, Dec 28
China passes revised foreign trade law to bolster trade war capabilities
China revises Foreign Trade Law to strengthen trade war capabilitiesRevisions aim to align with trans-Pacific trade bloc standardsFocus on digital, green trade, and intellectual property improvementsBEIJING, Dec 27 (Reuters) - China on Saturday passed revisions to a key piece of legislation aimed at...Reuters
Sat, Dec 27
Senegal raises 560 bln CFA in oversubscribed domestic bond sale, finance ministry says
DAKAR, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Senegal's finance ministry said on Friday it raised 560 billion CFA ($1.01 billion) in an oversubscribed domestic bond offering, adding that interest rates would not exceed 6.95%.($1 = 553.5000 CFA francs)Reuters
Fri, Dec 26
China Vanke bondholders approve grace period extension, reject year-long delay
BEIJING, Dec 26 (Reuters) - China Vanke's 000002.SZ bondholders approved a proposal by the state-backed developer to extend the grace period for a 3.7 billion yuan ($528 million) bond repayment, but rejected delaying the repayment by a year, a filing showed on Friday. The decision, disclosed ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 26
Brazil loan growth slows in line with central bank expectations
BRASILIA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Outstanding loans in Brazil slowed over 12 months at a pace broadly in line with the central bank's annual expectations, official data showed on Friday, as a cooling economy and persistently high borrowing costs weigh on credit demand. Bank lending rose ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 26
Russia's VTB maintains 2025 profit target as corporate debt restructuring underway
MOSCOW, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Russia's second largest bank VTB VTBR.MM maintained its net profit target of 500 billion roubles ($6.4 billion) for 2025 after reporting results for January-November on Friday and saying it was engaged in restructuring talks with corporate clients. VTB said its net ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 26
WRAPUP 2-Japan proposes record budget spending while curbing fresh debt
Takaichi's cabinet approves draft $783 billion budgetFinance minister says budget seeks fiscal disciplineTokyo December core CPI up 2.3% yr/yr, above BOJ targetBy Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Japan's government on Friday proposed record spending for next fisc...Reuters
Fri, Dec 26
Core inflation in Japan's capital slows in December but no bar for further BOJ hikes
Tokyo December core CPI up 2.3% yr/yr vs forecast +2.5%Index excluding fresh food, fuel rises 2.6% yr/yr in DecemberBOJ next meets for policy meeting January 22-23By Leika KiharaTOKYO, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital slowed in December on moderating cost pressure fo...Reuters
Fri, Dec 26
Japan November factory output falls 2.6% month-on-month
TOKYO, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Japan's factory output fell 2.6% in November from the previous month, slightly worse than the median market forecast for a 2.0% drop, government data showed on Friday.Manufacturers surveyed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry expect seasonally adjusted output...Reuters
Thu, Dec 25
