The mouse that roared: New Zealand and the world’s 2% inflation target

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Jan 30 (Reuters) – More than 30 years ago, some relatively young central…

China’s open borders and push to stoke economy may revive dealmaking, advisers say

SYDNEY/SINGAPORE, Jan 26 (Reuters) – China’s reopened borders and renewed efforts to boost the faltering economy…

Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister

WELLINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Chris Hipkins, who played a key role in New Zealand’s response…

Yen flying as market challenges BOJ, stocks cheer inflation’s retreat

Expectations for the rate have been subdued following a slowdown in U.S. inflation Asian stock markets…

Goldman job cuts begin with investment banking, global markets hit hard – source

It spells massive, costly losses for the Wall Street giant For all the main parts that…

World stocks soar, investors pare rate bets after US jobs data

Stocks rose as U.S. jobs data quelled inflation fears Investors believe the Fed shouldn’t be so…

How 2022 shocked, rocked and rolled global markets

World stock markets fell 20% in the worst year since the financial crisis As rates rose,…

Stocks and bonds tumble as hawkish central banks dash pivot hopes

LONDON, December 16 (Reuters) – Global stock markets were stuck near one-month lows and government debt…

China braces for COVID spread to countryside as holidays near

Beijing lifted many anti-virus restrictions last week Millions of people traveled across the country to celebrate…

Germany’s half-a-trillion dollar energy bazooka may not be enough

FRANKFURT, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Germany is spending money to keep the lights on. About half…