LONDON, April 23 Reuters Britain39;s government borrowed more than expected in March, capping the 202324 financial year with a budget deficit that was 6.6 billion pounds 8.1 billion higher than official forecasters expected, data showed on Tuesday. British public sector net borrowing, excluding statecontrolled banks, was 11.94 billion pounds 14.74 billion in March, the Office […]

TOKYO, April 23 Reuters Japanese authorities could intervene in the currency market any time as recent yen declines are excessive and out of line with fundamentals, ruling party executive Satsuki Katayama told Reuters. The dollaryen has risen to near 155 from around 140 at the outset of this year, which can be described as excessive […]

BERLIN, April 23 Reuters Germany39;s private sector unexpectedly returned to growth in April, driven by a solid rise in activity in the countrys service sector, a preliminary survey showed on Tuesday. The HCOB German Flash Composite Purchasing Managers39; Index PMI, compiled by SP Global, rose to 50.5 this month from 47.7 in March. That was […]

MUMBAI, April 23 Reuters India39;s sugar consumption this year is poised to hit a record high as demand during the peak summer season gets a boost from heat waves and the mobilisation of millions for elections in the scorching temperatures. Higher consumption would lift local prices and boost margins of sugar producers such as Balrampur […]