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Myanmar central bank sees currency stabilising on new measures
Military-appointed authorities in Myanmar are making progress in addressing its currency crisis, with the kyat stabilising and efforts underway to keep prices under control, a senior central bank official said.
7 October 2021, 18:00 PM
German industrial output slumps
German industrial production fell more sharply than expected in August, official data showed Thursday, as supply chain frictions weigh heavily on Europe’s biggest economy.
7 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Asian shares rise on stronger global risk appetite
Asian shares rallied on Thursday, taking heart from a late recovery on Wall Street after US politicans appeared near to a temporary deal to avert a federal debt default and as Russia reassured Europe on gas supplies, calming volatile markets.
7 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Senators near stop-gap fix to US debt crisis
US senators neared agreement in the small hours of Thursday to stave off a catastrophic credit default after Democrats said they were close to accepting an offer from the Republicans to raise the debt limit for two months.
7 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Fall in China’s $1.3t land sales to test local finances, economy
Sagging demand at China’s urban land auctions amid a crackdown on borrowing by private developers’ risks squeezing regional finances, pressuring local governments to scramble for other income sources to fund investments and support the economy.
7 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Australia floats A$250b coal lending facility
Australia’s resources minister has proposed setting up a government-run A$250 billion ($180 billion) lending facility for the country’s coal industry in return for supporting a net zero carbon emissions target for 2050, he said on Thursday.
7 October 2021, 18:00 PM
GM aims to double revenues by 2030
General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra told investors Wednesday the automaker plans to double revenue by 2030, expanding profits from combustion vehicles as it rolls out new electric vehicles and new digitally-powered services in a bid to catch up with Tesla Inc.
7 October 2021, 18:00 PM
UK business leaders criticise Johnson’s economic strategy
British business leaders on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Boris Johnson for lacking a plan to deal with a labour shortage crisis, after he called for them to pay higher wages.
7 October 2021, 18:00 PM
World food prices hit 10-year peak: FAO
World food prices rose for a second consecutive month in September to reach a 10-year peak, driven by gains for cereals and vegetable oils, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday.
7 October 2021, 18:00 PM
German industrial orders slump in August
German industrial orders fell sharply in August, after a record month in July, official data released on Wednesday showed, as global supply bottlenecks pinch the economy.
6 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Tesco profits jump on ‘elevated’ pandemic sales
British supermarket giant Tesco on Wednesday posted surging first-half profit on the back of elevated pandemic sales and its “resilient” supply chain.
6 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Biden says US future depends on his investment package
President Joe Biden delivered a stark warning of American decline Tuesday in a speech urging Congress to vote through his ambitious infrastructure and social spending packages or lose out to the likes of China.
6 October 2021, 18:00 PM
IMF trims 2021 GDP forecast
The International Monetary Fund expects global economic growth in 2021 to fall slightly below its July forecast of 6 per cent, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday, citing risks associated with debt, inflation and divergent economic trends in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
6 October 2021, 18:00 PM
US services activity forges ahead
US services industry activity nudged up in September, but growth is being restrained by a persistent shortage of inputs and the resulting high prices as the pandemic drags on.
6 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Gas price explosion jolts UK bond market
Britain’s government bond market is showing signs of strain from the country’s energy crisis, with headlines about gas prices sparking heavy selling this week - a new development that points to growing unease over inflation expectations.
6 October 2021, 18:00 PM
EU to launch debate on members’ debt caps
The European Union will launch public consultations this month on reforming budget rules that cap members’ debt but were suspended due to the pandemic, the EU economic affairs commissioner said Tuesday.
6 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Johnson vows revamp of UK’s post-Brexit economy
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson rallies his Conservative party faithful on Wednesday, vowing a far-reaching overhaul to wean the UK economy off cheap foreign labour after Brexit.
6 October 2021, 18:00 PM
WB ups Russia’s 2021 GDP growth forecast
Russia’s economic recovery will be stronger than expected this year but US sanctions, a poor vaccination rate and the central bank’s monetary tightening will all weigh on the growth outlook, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
6 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Shortages and surging prices stunt UK construction growth
Rising prices, supply chain disruption and staff shortages put the brakes on the recovery of Britain’s construction sector last month, a survey showed on Wednesday, adding to signs that economic growth has taken a hit recently.
6 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Binance trading volumes soar despite regulatory crackdown
Trading volumes at major cryptocurrency exchange Binance soared between July and September, suggesting a recent crackdown by regulators across the globe has had little impact on the platform’s business.
5 October 2021, 18:00 PM