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FRANKFURT, Nov 19 Reuters The German economy is likely to stagnate in the last three months of the year as the labour market continues to soften and possible new trade tariffs loom, the country39;s central bank said on Tuesday. Europe39;s largest economy unexpectedly grew, albeit only by 0.2, in the three months to September but the […]

LONDON, Reuters Major global companies have boosted hiring for professional roles as they enter the final quarter of the year, especially in retail, technology and healthcare, but demand for financial services recruits is more sluggish, a survey showed on Tuesday. Job vacancies for professional roles globally were up nearly 9 month on month in October, […]

CEBU, Philippines Reuters The International Monetary Fund IMF warned on Tuesday that titfortat tariffs could undermine Asia39;s economic prospects, raise costs and disrupt supply chains even as it expects the region to remain a key engine of growth for the global economy. The titfortat retaliatory tariffs threaten to disrupt growth prospects across the region, leading to […]

More cities likely to follow Beijing and Shanghai Some analysts say confidence in major cities39; property markets improving But more measures seen as needed to boost consumer confidence BEIJING, Nov 19 Reuters Beijing and Shanghai have announced tax breaks to spur home purchases as distress in the property sector continues to drag on growth in […]