Japan Q4 GDP expands annualised 0.6 vs f39;cast 2.0 Drop in capex, inventory behind weakerthanexpected rebound Data underscore view Japan making delayed recovery from pandemic Outlook on growth, wages key to how soon BOJ exits easy policy TOKYO, Feb 14 Reuters Japan39;s economy averted recession but rebounded much less than expected in the fourth quarter […]

WASHINGTON, Feb 16 Reuters U.S. singlefamily homebuilding fell in January, but an easing in mortgage rates and improvement in homebuilder confidence suggested the recessionhit housing market was close to finding a floor. Singlefamily housing starts, which account for the bulk of homebuilding, dropped 4.3 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 841,000 units last month, […]

MUMBAI, Feb 16 Reuters India39;s January gold imports plunged 76 from a year earlier to a 32month low on subdued demand after domestic prices rallied to record highs and as jewellers postponed purchases, hoping for a reduction in import duty, a government source said. Lower imports by the world39;s secondbiggest bullion consumer could weigh on […]