SEOUL, March 27 Reuters South Korea has prepared financial support measures for small businesses and construction firms hurt by high interest rates, the government said on Wednesday, amid growing worries about domestic demand and the real estate sector. The government, together with commercial banks, plans to provide 40.6 trillion won 30.3 billion of financial support […]

BOAO, China, March 27 Reuters China39;s central bank will continue to promote currency swaps and strengthen monetary cooperation with Asian economies to maintain regional financial stability, the bank39;s governor said on Wednesday. Bilateral currency swaps can facilitate trade and investment and are a useful addition to the global financial safety net, Governor Pan Gongsheng told […]

Yen slips to 34year low at 151.97 per dollar Finmin Suzuki says authorities could take 39;decisive steps39; Phrase was used ahead of previous intervention in Oct 2022 Analysts warn yen weakness in yen risks domino effects TOKYO, March 27 Reuters Japan39;s finance minister issued his strongest warning to date on Wednesday about yen weakness as […]

SYDNEY, March 26 Reuters Australian consumer sentiment eased from 20month highs in March as worries about the economic outlook and family finances returned to darken the mood, a survey showed on Tuesday. The WestpacMelbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment slipped 1.8 in March, from February when it jumped 6.2. The index reading of 84.4 showed […]

Flutter rises on upbeat forecast Atos falls on record net loss Miners lead declines STOXX 600 flat March 26 Reuters European shares were little changed on Tuesday, with losses in miners offset by gains in travel and leisure stocks, while investors gauged mixed messages from U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers that clouded the outlook for monetary […]