JERUSALEM, Reuters Israel39;s inflation rate surged in August to its highest rate in nearly a year, data from the Central Bureau of Statistics showed on Sunday, reducing the likelihood of more interest rate cuts anytime soon. The annual inflation rate rose to 3.6 last month from 3.2 in July, its highest level since last October. […]

Only two cities recorded monthly, annual gains in home prices Property investment, sales fell in JanAug Mortgage rate cuts are expected BEIJING, Reuters China39;s new home prices fell at the fastest pace in more than nine years in August, official data showed on Saturday, as supportive measures failed to spur a meaningful recovery in the property […]

Rates seen unchanged by all 32 economists polled Inflation still above central bank39;s 2 39;warning39; line Rate decision on Thursday after 400 p.m. 0800 GMT TAIPEI, Sept 16 Reuters Taiwan39;s central bank is expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged this week and to stay the course until late next year as it deals […]

BANGKOK, Sept 16 Reuters Thailand39;s baht is too strong and is affecting exports, which are expected to post only small growth this year, and the central bank should take action on the currency, the commerce minister said on Monday. The Bank of Thailand BOT should also cut interest rates to increase liquidity, Pichai Naripthaphan said, […]

Just over half of those voting support ban in district Budapest among Europe39;s top shortterm destinations Decision could have wider ramifications for market BUDAPEST, Sept 16 Reuters Residents of Budapest39;s sixth district have narrowly voted to ban shortterm rentals from 2026 in a decision which could have wider ramifications for the housing market in one […]

Sept 16 Reuters British gambling technology firm Playtech Plc said on Monday it expects 2024 adjusted core profit to be slightly ahead of market expectations, mainly due to strong performance in its businesstobusiness B2B division. The Londonlisted company said its B2B division saw revenue growth in the Americas for the six months ended June 30 amid […]

LONDON, Sept 16 Reuters Britain39;s housing market recovered momentum in September, as the Bank of England39;s first interest rate cut in more than three years and greater political certainty after July 439;s election boosted activity, property website Rightmove said on Monday. Rightmove said average asking prices for homes increased by 0.8 after a sharp 1.5 […]

Sept 16 Reuters Goldman Sachs and Citigroup have lowered their fullyear projections for China39;s economic growth to 4.7, after the world39;s secondlargest economy39;s industrial output slowed to a fivemonth low in August. Weak economic activity in August has ramped up attention on China39;s slow economic recovery and highlighted the need for further stimulus measures to […]