Tokyo Feb core CPI rises 2.5 yryr, matching forecast Index excluding fresh food, fuel rises 3.1 yryr in Feb Unfazed by recession, BOJ seen eyeing nearterm stimulus exit TOKYO, March 5 Reuters Core inflation in Japan39;s capital reaccelerated in February above the central bank39;s target as the effects of government fuel subsidies faded, data showed […]

March 5 Reuters New car registrations in Britain rose more than 10 from a year earlier, recording the best February in two decades, preliminary industry data showed on Tuesday. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders SMMT also said market share of battery EVs reached about 17 last month and the industry body called for […]

BENGALURU, March 5 Reuters Activity in India39;s services sector continued to accelerate in February, albeit at a slightly slower pace, according to a business survey that also showed inflationary pressures were cooling. Tuesday39;s survey injects a sense of optimism in the industry, the engine of economic growth and jobs, suggesting Asia39;s third largest economy will continue to […]

SYDNEY, March 5 Reuters Australia39;s current account surplus rose sharply in the December quarter as iron ore and coal exports surged, a muchneeded boost to the economy that lessens the risk of recession. Other data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday showed government spending also rose in the quarter, helping offset a steep […]

China vows to cut energy intensity 2.5 in 2024 2023 intensity only fell by 0.5, less than 2 target 2024 target won39;t meet fiveyear plan goals, analysts say BEIJING, March 5 Reuters China on Tuesday set more stringent energy intensity targets for 2024 after missing last year39;s goal, as the world39;s biggest energy consumer tries […]

Chinese net sellers in UK since 2021 MSCI data Developers need cash, potential buyers see a bargain Commercial property value fall makes deals harder LONDON, March 5 Reuters Some big Chinese developers are set to offload more real estate in Britain to raise cash, property agents say, making the most of a slowly thawing market […]

March 5 Reuters UK39;s Foxtons forecast resilience in its lettings business after posting a marginal rise in annual profit on Tuesday, as the strength in the rental business helped the estate agency offset subdued property sales activity. A surge in demand for rental properties in London has led to a supply shortage and a spike in […]

March 5 Reuters Growth across Russia39;s services sector slowed sharply in February, a business survey showed on Tuesday, as softening demand ate into new orders and firms struggled with logistical issues and strained workforces. The SP Global Purchasing Managers39; Index PMI for Russian services dropped to 51.1 in February from 55.8 in January, staying above […]