Australia consumer mood undermined by rate risk, inflation
SYDNEY (Reuters) - A measure of Australian consumer sentiment slipped for a fifth straight month in April as rising inflation and the risk…
Japan Feb retail sales post first decline in 5 months on Omicron curbs
By Kantaro KomiyaTOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese retail sales fell in February for the first time in five months, as extended COVID-19 curbs…
Russia warns on oil import ban as little progress is made at Ukraine talks
By Pavel Polityuk and Carlos BarriaLVIV/IRPIN, Ukraine (Reuters) - A Western ban on Russian oil imports may more than double the price…
Biden says U.S. stands with the Ukrainian people, and Congress stands
By Steve Holland, Makini Brice and Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden led a standing ovation for the embattled…
China central bank injects $47.2 billion via medium-term loans, rate unchanged -statement
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's central bank injected funds through medium-term loans into the financial system on Tuesday, while keeping the…
Euro zone jobless rate falls to record low in Dec 2021
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Eurozone unemployment fell to its lowest level on record in December, data showed on Tuesday, testament to the strength…
Euro zone factory growth stayed strong in Dec as supply issues eased -PMI
LONDON (Reuters) - Manufacturing activity in the eurozone remained resilient at the end of 2021 as factories took advantage of an easing in…
Euro zone business growth slipped in December as Omicron rose
By Jonathan CableLONDON (Reuters) -Euro zone business growth slowed more than expected this month as renewed restrictions imposed to…
BOJ seen scaling back pandemic-relief funding support – sources
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko WadaTOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan is expected to decide as early as next week to scale back emergency…
Hope rally turns choppy as hot U.S. inflation looms
By Tom WestbrookSYDNEY (Reuters) - Stocks rose in choppy trade on Thursday as worries about the economic impact of the Omicron…
