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Brazil’s economy contracts in Q2
Brazil’s economy performed worse than expected in the second quarter of 2021, contracting 0.1 per cent in the latest sign the Latin American giant’s pandemic recovery has lost steam.
2 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Oil rises on declining inventories
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday, supported by a sharp decline in US crude stocks and a weaker dollar, though gains were capped by an OPEC+ decision to stick to its policy of gradually increasing output.
2 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Record drop in Spanish joblessness as tourists return
Spain posted Thursday a record drop in jobless figures in August as the labour market was buoyed by recovery of the tourism sector thanks to a relaxation of pandemic restrictions.
2 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Futures rise as focus turns to weekly jobless claims
US stock index futures inched higher on Thursday on hopes the Federal Reserve would maintain an accommodative policy amid signs that a broader economic recovery was slowing.
2 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom deals violate EU rules
All-you-can-watch video products offered by Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom in Germany violated regional rules on roaming and net neutrality, the European Union’s highest court ruled on Thursday.
2 September 2021, 18:00 PM
US aiming new lawsuit at Google over ads
US officials are preparing a new antitrust lawsuit against Google over its power in the online advertising market,Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
2 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Opec+ raises 2022 oil demand growth forecast
OPEC+ revised up its 2022 oil demand forecast ahead of a meeting of the oil producing group on Wednesday, amid US pressure to raise output more quickly to support the global economy.
1 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Mexican economy to grow 6.2pc in 2021
Mexico’s economy will grow by 6.2 per cent this year after a deep pandemic-induced recession in 2020, the central bank predicted Tuesday, in the latest upgrade to its forecast.
1 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Australian growth beats forecasts
Australia’s economy expanded more than expected in the second quarter, data showed Wednesday, easing concerns that the country could suffer a double-dip recession as it battles a fresh wave of Covid infections thanks to a pick-up in domestic demand.
1 September 2021, 18:00 PM
China energy regulator pledges to improve after scathing govt audit
China’s energy regulator has promised to learn from its mistakes and improve its planning and policy making after a central government inspection team said it had failed to meet state environmental protection requirements.
1 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Canada economic recovery comes to a surprise halt
Canada’s economic recovery came to a surprise and screeching halt in the second quarter, casting a pall over snap elections called by Justin Trudeau to set a new post-pandemic course for the nation.
1 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Indian economic growth leaps despite pandemic curbs
India’s economy rebounded in the April-June quarter even while a devastating second wave of Covid-19 swept the country, with growth of over 20 per cent compared to a year earlier driven by a surge in manufacturing and higher consumer spending.
1 September 2021, 18:00 PM
US consumer confidence drops on Delta fears
Fear of the fast spreading Delta variant of Covid-19 and rising prices undermined Americans’ confidence in August, according to a survey released Tuesday.
1 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Markets advance as traders weigh recovery against Delta
Global stock markets rose Wednesday as investors digested upbeat survey data and weighed global recovery against the impact of the fast-spreading Delta Covid variant.
1 September 2021, 18:00 PM
German retail sales slump signals weak start to Q3
German retail sales fell by far more than expected in July after two months of sharp increases, data showed on Wednesday, in a first sign that a consumer-driven recovery in Europe’s largest economy might be losing steam in the third quarter.
1 September 2021, 18:00 PM
China shuts American Chamber of Commerce in Chengdu
Chinese authorities have instructed an American Chamber of Commerce in the southwestern city of Chengdu to cease operations, officials with the organisation said on Tuesday.
31 August 2021, 18:00 PM
EU to halt subsidies to Czechs over conflicts of interest
The European Commission told the Czech Republic on Monday it would halt the payment of some EU subsidies until the country tightens its laws to guard against conflicts of interest.
31 August 2021, 18:00 PM
China’s oil demand recovers
China’s demand for spot crude appears to be recovering after nearly five months of slower purchases caused by a shortage of import quotas, drawdowns from high inventories and Covid-19 lockdowns that muted Chinese fuel consumption.
31 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Algeria aims for economic reforms to develop non-energy sector
Algeria will make reforms to improve the business climate and attract investment, the presidency said on Monday, as the OPEC member seeks to reduce its reliance on oil.
31 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Hong Kong dismisses business pushback over ‘zero-Covid’ strategy
Hong Kong’s leader doubled down on her zero-Covid strategy on Tuesday, brushing off growing pushback from the business community over the city’s indefinite international isolation.
31 August 2021, 18:00 PM