BERLIN, Nov 17 Reuters A German court ruling that wiped billions from the federal budget could drag down growth by as much as half a percentage point next year in Europe39;s biggest economy, an economy ministry source told Reuters on Friday. The coalition is scrambling to fix a large hole in its finances after a court ruling […]

Direct govt interventions is good news, but more steps needed, analysts say Lifting buyer confidence key for reviving crisishit property sector Government support measures don39;t go far enough to restore demand HONG KONGNEW YORK, Nov 17 Reuters China39;s direct interventions to ease a cash crunch for crisishit property developers are a step in the right […]

UK retail sales dip 0.3 in October Economists had forecast a 0.3 rise Data underlines doubtful UK economic outlook Retail sales volumes now back at 2018 levels LONDON, Nov 17 Reuters British retail sales volumes fell unexpectedly in October as stretched consumers stayed at home, official data showed on Friday, in a new warning sign […]

Nov 17 Reuters Sri Lanka will call for expressions of interest EOI in setting up nuclear power plants, its energy minister said on Friday, as it seeks cheap electricity to support its economic recovery. The primary source of energy in the island nation is from imported oil and coal, and hydropower. The government aims to […]