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US small-business optimism climbs but labor quality concerns persist
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - U.S. small-business sentiment improved further in August amid expectations for higher sales, but worries about the quality of available labor lingered.The National Federation of Independent Business said on Tuesday its Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.5 point ...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
BoJ is said to see chance of a hike this year despite politics – Bloomberg
Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) officials think that it could be possible to hike the benchmark interest rate again this year as economic conditions offset the domestic political instability.
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Tue, Sep 9
Russia will borrow more than planned in 2025, finance minister says
MOSCOW, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Russia will borrow more than planned this year to cover the rising budget deficit, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov was quoted as saying on Tuesday, though high interest rates, a strong rouble and a shallow capital market are limiting its capacity.The Finance Ministry incre...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
US container imports up in August, tariff turmoil dims year-end outlook
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Sept 9 (Reuters) - U.S. imports of containerized goods rose 1.6% year-over-year in August, even as volume from China and other key suppliers tumbled amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's trade policy, supply chain technology provider Descartes DSG.TO sa...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
Taiwan August exports beats forecasts to hit record level despite tariffs
Exports +34.1% y/y to hit record value of $58.49 billion Exports to U.S. +65.2% y/y (prior month +62.8%)Exports to China +15.9% y/y (prior month +23.9%)September exports seen up 30%-36% y/yUncertainty of policy changes, geopolitical risks need monitoring, ministry saysBy Faith Hung and Jeanny Kao ...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
Vietnam exports to U.S., imports from China fall in August after tariffs take effect
HANOI, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Vietnam's exports to the United States fell 2% in August from July to $13.94 billion, Vietnamese customs data showed on Tuesday, as a tariff of 20% on shipments to the United States took effect. Imports from China also fell 2% in August from July, the Customs Departm...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
Poland - Factors to Watch September 9
WARSAW, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The following are significant news stories, press reports and events on Tuesday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 2 hours):PRESIDENT IN FINLANDOn Tuesday, Polish President Karol Nawrocki will visit Helsinki, where he will meet with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.INTEREST RA...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
FOCUS-Workers say Korea Inc was warned about questionable U.S. visas before Hyundai raid
Over 300 Koreans arrested, including technicians, at car battery factory, sources sayMost were on visa waiver, or business traveller visas that restrict work, sources sayBefore raid, Korean workers, companies raised concerns about U.S. entry denials, sources sayBy Hyunjoo Jin, Heekyong Yang and Heej...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
US job growth through March expected to be revised down sharply
Economists anticipate big downward revision to employment levelRevision would suggest labor market slowing before tariffsBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The level of U.S. employment for the 12 months through March could be slashed by as many as one million jobs when the governmen...Reuters
Tue, Sep 9
ADVISORY-Story on US clothing retailers testing full-price strategy is withdrawn
The story from Friday, "US clothing retailers test full-price strategy as rich shoppers keep spending", is withdrawn following a post-publication review. A new story was issued.STORY_NUMBER: L6N3US0N1STORY_DATE: 08/09/2025STORY_TIME: 2145 GMTReuters
Tue, Sep 9
