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BOJ may slightly revise up this year's growth forecast, sources say
BOJ sees economy on course for recovery, sources sayRate-hike timing to depend on board's view on overseas risksBOJ meets October 29-30, conducts quarterly projection reviewBy Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan may next week slightly revise up this year...Reuters
Mon, Oct 20
BOJ may slightly revise up this year's growth forecast, sources say
TOKYO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan may slightly revise up this year's growth forecast next week and maintain its view the economy was on course for a moderate recovery, despite headwinds from U.S. tariffs, said three sources familiar with its thinking.At the next policy meeting on Octob...Reuters
Mon, Oct 20
WRAPUP 4-China's economy slows as trade war, weak demand highlight structural risks
China's Q3 GDP grows 4.8% vs Q2's 5.2%, in line with forecastSeptember data show weaker retail sales, stronger factory outputProperty downturn, trade tensions weigh on demand, confidenceInvestors look to fresh stimulus as growth slowsParty meeting awaited for clues on efforts to rebalance ec...Reuters
Mon, Oct 20
PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - October 20
Oct 20 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused the United States of murdering an innocent fisherman in an attack on a boat that the Ame...Reuters
Mon, Oct 20
PRESS DIGEST -Wall Street Journal - October 20
Oct 20 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- Activist investor Jana Partners has built a stake in medical device maker Cooper COO.O, and plans to push for strategic alternatives, includ...Reuters
Mon, Oct 20
China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in 2025
U.S. soybean imports to China drop to zero amid trade tensionsBrazil dominates China's soybean imports with 85.2% shareTrade talks between U.S. and China show signs of progressBy Ella Cao and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, Oct 20 (Reuters) - China imported no soybeans from the U.S. in September, the ...Reuters
Mon, Oct 20
China's property investment falls 13.9% y/y in January-September
BEIJING, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Property investment in China fell 13.9% in the first three quarters from the same period last year, after dropping 12.9% in the January-to-August period, official data showed on Monday. A prolonged property crisis has weighed heavily on growth and consumer confidence in t...Reuters
Mon, Oct 20
China Q3 GDP growth slows to 4.8% y/y, in line with forecast
BEIJING, Oct 20 (Reuters) - China's economy grew 4.8% in the third quarter from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, in line with analysts' expectations and maintaining pressure for fresh stimulus as a trade war with the U.S. saps confidence. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecas...Reuters
Mon, Oct 20
NEWSMAKER-Who is Bolivia's new president, Rodrigo Paz?
Paz won over 54% of vote in runoff election, early results showHe takes office on November 8, faces fiscal challengesPaz is son of former Bolivian presidentPaz's Christian Democratic Party lacks majority, needs alliances to governBy Monica Machicao and Lucinda Elliott LA PAZ, Oct 19 (Reuters)...Reuters
Mon, Oct 20
China's new home prices fall at fastest pace in 11 months in September
BEIJING, Oct 20 (Reuters) - China's new home prices continued to fall in September, official data showed on Monday, highlighting the need for more stimulus to revitalise the flailing property market.New home prices fell 0.4% month-on-month, the fastest pace in 11 months, following a 0.3% slide i...Reuters
Mon, Oct 20
