Jitters over AI spending set to grow as US tech giants flood bond market
Tech giants’ bond issuance raises market absorption concerns Investors demand premiums for new tech bond deals AI spending…
AI boom brings fresh risks to US markets, and more money to M&A
Citadel’s risk models show modern markets amplify shocks, volatility spikes hit harder McKinsey estimates $7 trillion needed for…
BoE’s Pill does not expect much shift in rate view given high pay growth
LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Tuesday that he did…
US is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows
AidData finds China’s lending to wealthy countries focuses on critical infrastructure, minerals, high tech US received more than…
Italy’s light touch on inheritance tax comes at a cost, economists say
Italy’s inheritance tax far below that of main partners Higher revenue could be used to help growth, analysts…
US construction spending rebounds in August
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending unexpectedly rebounded in August, likely lifted by home renovations as…
Israel economy powered to 12.4% gain in Q3 after end of Iran conflict
JERUSALEM, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Israel’s economy rebounded sharply in the third quarter, putting in a stronger-than-expected performance…
Fitch retains Ukraine’s sovereign rating at ‘restricted default’
Nov 14 (Reuters) – Global ratings agency Fitch affirmed Ukraine’s long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at “restricted…
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
Tariff rollback includes beef, tomatoes, bananas amid inflation concerns Trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador to…
China to strengthen fiscal policy, finance minister says in Xinhua interview
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Nov 15 (Reuters) – China will strengthen fiscal policy over the next five years, said the country’s…
UK’s commitment to fiscal rules crucial for credit rating, Fitch says
LONDON, Nov 14 (Reuters) – The UK government’s commitment to its own fiscal rules to balance the budget…
IMF approves fresh, smaller $24 billion credit line for Mexico
Nov 14 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund on Friday said its executive board had approved a new…