ZURICH, Oct 3 Reuters Swiss inflation has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, government data showed on Thursday, prompting analysts to say more interest rate cuts by the Swiss National Bank were virtually certain. Swiss consumer prices rose by 0.8 in September compared with the same month a year earlier, data […]

Stimulus measures lower issuance costs, boost investor appetite Last week was busiest week for China offshore debt offerings in 2024 Beijing39;s stimulus seen encouraging companies to expand SYDNEY, Oct 3 Reuters Chinese investmentgrade companies are lining up 10 billion to 15 billion in offshore bond offerings this quarter, as Beijing39;s economic stimulus measures cut fundraising […]

HONG KONG, Oct 3 Reuters Hong Kong39;s August retail sales fell 10.1 from a year earlier, government data showed, reflecting a relatively strong Hong Kong dollar, the changing consumption patterns of residents and their increased travel abroad during holidays. Sales fell to HK29.2 billion 3.8 billion in a sixth consecutive month of decline after a […]

TOKYO, Oct 3 Reuters Japan39;s service sector activity expanded for the third straight month in September, but the pace slowed slightly and confidence dipped in a sign of the broader economic strains amid weakness in manufacturing, a private survey showed on Thursday. The final au Jibun Bank Service purchasing managers39; index PMI declined to 53.1 […]

Oct 3 Reuters Business activity in Russia39;s services sector grew at a slower pace in September amid a weaker rise in demand, a business survey showed on Thursday, with firms also moderating their hiring efforts. The SP Global Purchasing Managers39; Index for Russian services fell to 50.5 in September from 52.3 in August, indicating only […]

Ueda says he told Ishiba BOJ will move cautiously in rate hike Ueda highlights uncertainties, risks to Japan39;s economy Economy minister urges BOJ to be cautious of raising rates Political dynamics may delay BOJ rate hikes, analysts say Oct 2 Reuters Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Japan is not in an environment for an additional […]

Private payrolls increase by 143,000 in September Wage growth for job changers slows considerably US strikes cloud labor market outlook for October WASHINGTON, Oct 2 Reuters U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected in September, boosted by hiring in the construction, leisure and hospitality industries, adding to the evidence of a stable labor market. The […]

SEOUL, Oct 2 Reuters South Korea39;s factory activity contracted at the sharpest pace in 15 months in September as overseas demand slowed for the first time in the year, a private survey showed on Wednesday, suggesting a slow road to a fullblown economic recovery. The purchasing managers index PMI for manufacturers in Asia39;s fourthlargest economy, […]

BERLIN, Oct 2 Reuters Germany rejected a proposal by Italy to bring forward a planned European Union review of the bloc39;s ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035, saying it would lower standards and cause uncertainty for industry. Germany will not entertain discussion on potentially watering down the European CO2 emission performance […]

Oct 2 Reuters Euro area government bond yields rose on Wednesday after longdated yields posted their biggest daily fall since midJune the day before on concerns about economic growth. Fears of a wider regional conflict in the Middle East added downside pressure as investors rushed into the safety of government bonds, but its impact remained […]