Some supplies remain in Gaza but stocks stranded Red Cross in talks for access to enclave via Egypt Says is making preparations in case of Gaza invasion GENEVA, Oct 12 Reuters The blockaded Gaza Strip still has some fuel to operate generators such as those in hospitals but it could run out in hours, a […]

LONDON, Oct 12 Reuters Britain39;s housing market is stuck in the doldrums after a long runup in borrowing costs but the Bank of England39;s pause in interest rate hikes last month has offered the prospect of some relief, a survey showed on Thursday. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors RICS house price balance, which measures […]

Suggests BOJ wait and see if wage hikes may continue 3 rise in nominal pay needed in efforts to meet 2 inflation Real wages must turn positive to stimulate consumer spending TOKYO, Oct 12 Reuters Japan must focus on improving wage growth to pave the way for sustainable inflation, Bank of Japan board member Asahi […]

Says Rome must reassure investors, Commission Warns of stagflation risk from Middle Eastern conflict Opposes raising reserve requirements ATHENS, Oct 12 Reuters The European Central Bank should not stop its bond purchases early because they may still need to calm jittery markets but it is down to governments, including Italy39;s, to keep bondholders on side, […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 Reuters Malaysian lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at improving fiscal responsibility, as the government looks to better manage public funds, reduce debt, and boost accountability. The Southeast Asian country39;s coffers have come under strain in recent years, following a multibilliondollar financial scandal at state fund 1MDB and increased subsidy spending to tackle rising […]

COLOMBOMARRAKECH, Oct 12 Reuters Sri Lanka said on Thursday it has reached an agreement with the ExportImport Bank of China to cover about 4.2 billion of the island nation39;s outstanding debt while talks with other official creditors stall. Sri Lanka is struggling with its worst financial crisis in more than seven decades after its foreign […]