POLL Bank Indonesia to hold rates steady at 4.75% on November 19, cut next month
A majority of economists, 24 of 30, expect rates to be on hold at 4.75% on November 19…
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…
Trump plans more steps to cut healthcare costs in coming weeks, senior White House official says
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will travel domestically before year-end to tout his economic…
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…
Senegal will pay debts, committed to IMF talks, says finance ministry
Debt concerns rise in sub-Saharan Africa Political tensions could complicate Senegal’s IMF negotiations Senegal’s debt-to-GDP ratio surpasses 130%…
China vows to boost consumption, better balance demand and supply
BEIJING, Nov 14 (Reuters) – China’s cabinet pledged on Friday to boost consumption by better aligning supply with…
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…