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China April industrial output, retail sales growth slow
BEIJING, May 19 (Reuters) - China's industrial output in April grew 6.1% from a year earlier, slowing from 7.7% growth in March, official data showed on Monday.The data released by the National Bureau of Statistics surpassed expectations for a 5.5% increase in a Reuters poll of 24 analysts.Retai...Reuters
Mon, May 19
China new home prices unchanged in April, show no growth for nearly 2 years
BEIJING, May 19 (Reuters) - China's new home prices were unchanged in April from a month earlier for a second month, official data showed on Monday, signalling persistent downward pressure despite policymakers' efforts to stabilise the sector.April's result, as calculated by Reuters base...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Centrist Dan wins Romanian presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival
Romanians cast ballots in presidential election run-off Simion, hard-right supporter of Trump, concedesDan has vowed to maintain Romanian support for Ukraine Initial ballot cancelled after alleged Russian meddlingBy Luiza Ilie, Elizaveta Gladun BUCHAREST, May 18 (Reuters) - Romania's centrist...Reuters
Sun, May 18
US Vice President Vance discusses trade with Canada's Carney
May 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance discussed fair trade policies with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday in Rome, Vance's office said in a statement as the two nations try to resolve a dispute over tariffs. The two leaders also discussed efforts underway to secure bor...Reuters
Sun, May 18
US Vice President Vance discusses trade with Canada's Carney
May 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance discussed fair trade policies with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday in Rome, Vance's office said in a statement as the two nations try to resolve a dispute over tariffs. Leaders from around the world were among those attending Pope...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Canada PM Carney says federal budget will come in the autumn
TORONTO, May 18 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday the federal government will present a budget in the autumn, days after the finance minister had said the new Liberal government will have an economic update later in the year. Carney's announcement after he attended P...Reuters
Sun, May 18
EIB at work on AI, semiconductor investment plan to boost EU competitiveness
MILAN, May 17 (Reuters) - The European Investment Bank is working on a new project to enhance European capabilities on artificial intelligence and semiconductors, with the aim of raising 70 billion euros ($78 billion) by 2027, its head said on Saturday.The blueprint is part of the European Union'...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Vietnam steps up talks with US to reduce hefty tariff
HANOI, May 17 (Reuters) - Vietnam and the United States held their first direct ministerial-level negotiations on Friday against the backdrop of an impending U.S. tariff of 46% on imports from the Southeast Asian nation, which could significantly impact its growth.The Vietnamese trade ministry said ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries top $9 trillion in March, data shows
By Gertrude Chavez-DreyfussNEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries soared to a record high in March, data from the Treasury Department showed on Friday, rising for a third straight month, as demand for U.S. government debt remained robust a few months after President Donald ...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries surge to record $9 trillion in March, data shows
NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries soared to a record high in March, data from the Treasury Department showed on Friday, rising for a third straight month.Holdings of U.S. Treasuries surged to $9.05 trillion in March, up more than $233 billion from $8.81 trillion in Feb...Reuters
Fri, May 16
