Trump housing plan to allow 401(k) money for down payments, adviser says
WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The Trump administration plans to allow investors to use some of their retirement…
Global grain traders’ green pledges face skepticism as deal to protect Brazil’s rainforest unravels
Item 1 of 2 A drone views shows fallen trees in a secondary forest where farmers (not pictured)…
Vietnam central bank cuts credit growth target to 15% after warnings on asset bubbles
HANOI, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Vietnam’s central bank has cut its target for credit growth to around 15%…
Exclusive: Soy trading firms to abandon Amazon protection pact in Brazil
ADM, Bunge, Cargill, Cofco signed 2006 agreement to protect Brazil’s Amazon forest with soy farming moratorium Mato Grosso…
Spanish consumer credit hits near 18-year high on economic boom
Banks see room for consumer credit to continue rising Higher workforce and economic strength viewed as drivers Bad…
New Zealand central bank governor reiterates rates likely low through 2026
WELLINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – New Zealand’s top central banker said on Wednesday the official cash rate was…
US construction spending rebounds in August
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending unexpectedly rebounded in August, likely lifted by home renovations as…
China’s internet firms cautiously revive lending as Beijing pushes consumer loans
Internet platforms cautiously resume lending business expansion Regulatory environment normalising after years-long crackdown Beijing seeks to spur consumer…
Bessent says high US interest rates may have caused housing recession
Item 1 of 2 A “For Sale” sign stands in front of a house, on the North Shore…
US pending home sales flat in September; job market worries likely dissuading buyers
Pending home sales unchanged in September Softening labor market, economic uncertainty sidelining prospective home buyers Government shutdown delaying…
Apple seeks to end Apple Pay trade secrets lawsuit
Oct 28 (Reuters) – Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab urged a federal judge to dismiss a racketeering lawsuit…