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US tariff impact on Japan corporate profits uncertain, BOJ official says
TOKYO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Japan's trade agreement with the United States has reduced uncertainty over the economic outlook, though it is hard to assess the extent of the impact from U.S. tariffs on corporate profits, a senior Bank of Japan official said on Monday."Wage increases will likely c...Reuters
Mon, Oct 6
Hotel prices lead countries to consider skipping COP30 climate summit
Location aims to draw attention to the importance of rainforestUp to 45,000 delegates expected, Belem usually has 18,000 roomsSmall island states say reduced delegations would be less effectiveBy Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Dozens of countries have yet to secure accommodation at next ...Reuters
Mon, Oct 6
EUR/GBP strengthens to near 0.8700 ahead of Eurozone Retail Sales data
The EUR/GBP cross loses ground to around 0.8715 during the early European session on Monday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against the Euro (EUR) amid growing United Kingdom (UK) labor market concerns. The Eurozone Retail Sales report for August will be released later on Monday.
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Mon, Oct 6
Vietnam's economy accelerates despite dip in US exports, footwear drop
Vietnam Q3 GDP up 8.23%, supporting government growth targetExports to US fall for second straight month as tariffs bite Footwear exports to US down 27% in September from AugustBy Khanh Vu and Phuong Nguyen HANOI, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Vietnam's economy accelerated in the third quarter, despite a...Reuters
Mon, Oct 6
FACTBOX-US government shutdown: How it affects key economic data publishing
Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on October 1 after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement to extend funding past the end of the federal fiscal year on September 30. The closure has shut off the flow of key economic data at a moment ...Reuters
Mon, Oct 6
Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first female premier
'Abenomics' proponent picked to lead ruling party Investors wary of spending designed to win back votersNationalistic positions may rile neighbours like ChinaTakaichi, 64, defeated moderate Koizumi, a political scionRead Reuters Live coverage hereBy Tim Kelly, John Geddie and Satoshi Sugiyam...Reuters
Sun, Oct 5
Populist Babis cruises to Czech election win, will seek support from fringe parties
Nearly complete results show clear ANO win Former Prime Minister Babis wants one-party governmentWill talk to fringe parties including far-right to find majorityBabis opposes EU's climate, migration policiesBabis would scale back Czech support for Ukraine By Jason Hovet and Jan Lopatka ...Reuters
Sat, Oct 4
Malawi's Mutharika sworn in for second term as president
By Frank Phiri BLANTYRE, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Malawi's Peter Mutharika vowed to root out government corruption and rebuild an ailing economy after he was sworn in on Saturday for a second term as president of the southern African nation.Mutharika, 85, secured more than 56% of votes last month, d...Reuters
Sat, Oct 4
German economy ministry revises 2025 growth forecast up slightly to 0.2%, source says
BERLIN, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Germany's economy ministry revised its growth forecast for this year up to 0.2% from an earlier forecast of zero, a source familiar with the forecasts told Reuters.The ministry forecasts 1.3% growth for next year and 1.4% growth in 2027.Europe's largest economy has ...Reuters
Sat, Oct 4
CORRECTED-German economy ministry revises 2025 growth forecast up slightly to 0.2% - source
BERLIN, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Germany's economy ministry revised its growth forecast for this year up to 0.2% from an earlier forecast of zero, a source familiar with the forecasts told Reuters.The ministry forecasts 1.3% growth for next year and 1.4% growth for 2027.Europe's largest economy has...Reuters
Sat, Oct 4
Japan's Takaichi sees need to achieve demand-driven inflation
TOKYO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Japan's likely next prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said on Saturday the government and central bank must work closely to ensure the economy achieves demand-driven inflation backed by rising wages and corporate profits.While the world's fourth-biggest economy is alre...Reuters
Sat, Oct 4
Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first female premier
'Abenomics' proponent picked to lead ruling party Investors wary of spending designed to win back votersNationalistic positions may rile neighbours like ChinaTakaichi, 64, defeated moderate Koizumi, a political scionRead Reuters Live coverage hereBy Tim Kelly, John Geddie and Satoshi Sugiyam...Reuters
Sat, Oct 4
