What is a recession? UK narrowly avoids one despite flatlining economy
The UK economy expanded by 0.3 per cent in January, which was better than predicted, according to data released today...
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South African stocks fall as bank jitters hit global markets
JOHANNESBURG, March 10 (Reuters) - Shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange fell on Friday as a sell-off in banking stocks...
FTSE 100 Live 10 March: UK GDP beats expectations, shares fall, pound back above $1.20
1678457229The annus horribilis for City fund managersLast year is widely regarded as one of the worst years for investment returns....
Morning Bid: Inflation ‘blip’ or brave new world?
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanThere was a sense of hesitation in...
US consumer confidence retreats, house price inflation cools further
Consumer confidence index falls to 102.9 in FebruaryLabor market differential rises to 41.5 from 37Annual house price growth slows further...
Boom, bust or a bit of both: US, global economies are a confounding mix
WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Dana Peterson, the chief economist at the Conference Board, sees a clear conclusion in the...
U.S. consumer spending posts biggest gain in nearly two years; inflation picks up
Consumer spending increases 1.8% in JanuaryIncome climbs 0.6%; wages jump 0.9%Core PCE price index rises 0.6%; up 4.7% year-on-yearWASHINGTON, Feb...
G20 tussles over Ukraine war as West steps up sanctions
G7 to keep deepening sanctions, add new onesIndia wants to avoid mention of 'war'Rising debt also a focus of talksBENGALURU,...
U.S. labor market resilient; inflation hotter in fourth quarter
Weekly jobless claims fall 3,000 to 192,000Continuing claims drop 37,000 to 1.654 millionFourth-quarter GDP growth lowered to 2.7% from 2.9%Inflation...
Morning Bid: Blue chips cheered up
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanFor markets increasingly wary of the inflation...
