LONDON, Dec 3 Reuters Britain39;s problem with people leaving the labour market was a little bit less acute than previously thought, the country39;s statistics agency said on Tuesday as it adjusted its calculations based on new population estimates. The inactivity rate which measures people not in work and who are not looking for it was […]

ZURICH, Dec 3 Reuters Swiss inflation rose slightly higher in November, albeit less than expected, remaining well within the Swiss National Bank39;s target range, official data showed on Tuesday. Swiss annual inflation inched upwards to 0.7 in November from 0.6 the previous month, according to figures from the Federal Statistics Office. The consensus forecast of […]

BEIJING, Dec 3 Reuters China will ban exports of dualuse items related to gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials to the U.S. with immediate effect, its commerce ministry said on Tuesday, a day after Washington39;s latest crackdown on China39;s chip sector. The ministry39;s directive, which cites safeguarding national security and interests, also requires a stricter […]

Q3 capex up 8.1 yearonyear, accelerates from 7.4 gain in Q2 Corporate recurring profits mark first fall in 7 quarters Capex data used to calculate revised GDP Preliminary data showed Q3 GDP rose an annualised 0.9 TOKYO, Dec 2 Reuters Japanese corporate spending on plant and equipment accelerated in the third quarter, signalling solid domestic […]

China factory activity grows slightly more than expected Nonmanufacturing growth stalls Economy may be turning a corner but US tariff threats cloud outlook BEIJING, Reuters China39;s factory activity expanded modestly for a second straight month in November, an official survey showed, adding to a string of recent data suggesting a blitz of stimulus is finally trickling […]

BENGALURU, Dec 2 Reuters Average home prices in India are set to rise steadily over the coming years driven mainly by demand from wealthy individuals, while the rising cost of living will make owning a property unattainable for most people, a Reuters poll found. While India39;s middle class tightens its belt, cutting back on everything from tea […]