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German unemployment rises significantly less than expected in July
BERLIN, July 31 (Reuters) - The number of people out of work in Germany rose significantly less than expected in July, labour office figures showed on Thursday, even as the job market remains firmly in the grasp of a weak economy.The office said the number of unemployed increased by 2,000 in seasona...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
European bond yields inch lower ahead of US inflation data
LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields dipped on Thursday, reversing the previous day's small increase, as investors awaited European and U.S. inflation data and processed the overnight Fed meeting. Germany's 10-year bond yield dropped just over 1 basis point to 2.68%, ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
Yen Survives 150 Test: BOJ’s Inflation Forecast Hike Sparks Rate Rise Speculation
TradingKey - In a move mirroring the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent signal of policy divergence, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) delivered a surprisingly hawkish surprise on July 31, sending the yen sharply higher and pulling USD/JPY back from the critical 150 level.
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Thu, Jul 31
REFILE-EXCLUSIVE-China Galaxy, CICC plan over $1 billion investment funds in Southeast Asia
More than $1 billion worth of funds set to be rolled outCGS fund targets high-growth sectors like AI and renewables China is Southeast Asia's largest trading partnerBy Yantoultra Ngui and Rae Wee SINGAPORE, July 31 (Reuters) - State-backed investment banks China International Capital Corp and...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
Malaysia PM says US tariff rate on Malaysian goods to be announced Friday
Malaysia PM holds phone call with TrumpTrump to review U.S. tariff rate on Malaysia, PM Anwar saysMalaysia PM says Trump to attend ASEAN meeting in October Malaysia targets 4.5%-5.5% GDP growth over next 5 yearsBy Danial Azhar and Ashley Tang KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. tariff rate...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
Taiwan cabinet: Taiwan-US tariff talks complete, pending U.S. decision-making process
TAIPEI, July 31 (Reuters) - Taiwan and the U.S. have completed talks on tariff technicalities and have reached consensus on issues including non-tariff trade barriers, with the result pending the U.S. decision-making process, Taiwan's cabinet said on Thursday. Goods sent from Taiwan to the U....Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
QUOTES-Reaction to South Korea's trade deal with Trump
SEOUL, July 31 (Reuters) - South Korea and the United States said they reached a deal that would set U.S. tariffs on most South Korean goods at 15% in return for $350 billion in investment in the U.S.Officials, analysts, and companies in Seoul said the deal removed uncertainty. Here are some key quo...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
German import prices down 1.4% y/y in June
July 31 (Reuters) - German import prices decreased by 1.4% year on year in June, the statistics office said on Thursday.Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a 1.6% decrease.The statistics office offers more detailed economic data on its website.Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
ANALYSIS-Ukraine's huge financing gap set to widen as war heats up and reforms stall
Analysts identify large Ukrainian funding gaps in 2026 Talks ongoing with international lenders to fill shortfallRecent moves against anti-graft agencies have made lenders waryRussian attacks hamper growth prospects, adding further pressureBy Olena Harmash KYIV, July 31 (Reuters) - Ukraine's ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
Trump tariffs rattle India's markets, cloud growth outlook
By Jaspreet Kalra, Nikunj Ohri and Bharath Rajeswaran MUMBAI, July 31 (Reuters) - India's rupee plunged toward a record low and equity indexes declined on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped steeper-than-expected tariffs on Indian goods, with analysts warning of sustained press...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
Lufthansa beats Q2 profit forecasts, confirms full-year guidance
BERLIN/LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - Lufthansa LHAG.DE reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, boosted by low oil prices and currency effects, and confirmed its full-year guidance.The German airline group reported an operating profit of 871 million euros ($995.3 million), com...Reuters
Thu, Jul 31
USD/KRW remains subdued near 1,391 following US-Korea trade agreement
USD/KRW depreciates after registering gains in the previous session, trading around 1,391 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The pair inches lower as the South Korean Won (KRW) receives support after Seoul and Washington finalized a trade agreement.Fxstreet
Thu, Jul 31
