South Africa takes G20 helm as polarisation complicates agenda
By Kopano Gumbi JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa takes over the G20 presidency on Sunday, the first African country to lead the forum, though its focus on issues such as...
'I will still use it' vows youth, as Australia's under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief
By Alasdair Pal and Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australians reacted on Friday with a mixture of anger and relief to a social media ban on children under 16 that the government...
Orban ally Varga to take over at Hungary's central bank as economy sags
By Gergely Szakacs and Anita Komuves BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Prime Minister Viktor Orban nominated Finance Minister Mihaly Varga as Hungary's next central bank governor on Friday,...
China to extend tariff exemptions for some US products to 2025
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will extend tariff exemptions for the import of some U.S. products until Feb. 28, 2025, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council said on...
RBA rate cuts likely later and shallower, first cut seen only in May - ANZ
-- The Reserve Bank of Australia is now expected to begin its easing cycle in May 2025 instead of February, ANZ said, citing stronger-than-expected employment and...
Tight supply and lower interest rates to lift Australia home prices: Reuters poll
By Devayani Sathyan BENGALURU (Reuters) - Home prices in Australia will rise steadily over the coming two years, driven by tight supply and an expected modest easing cycle from...
Australian central bank reform adds new wrinkle to policy outlook
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's central bank is finally getting a major shake-up of its policy-making process that adds extra uncertainty to when it might deliver...
BOJ's retreat from low rates heightens Japan's debt troubles
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan's retreat from a decade-long radical stimulus is pressuring the government to rethink the way it funds its big spending packages...
S&P 500, Dow Jones: Can Stock Markets Predict Presidential Elections?
Does S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average performance 3 months or 1 year before a US presidential election impact its outcome?
Employment: The Key Driver of Economic Growth and Prosperity
Employment plays a crucial role in driving economic growth for both developed and emerging economies.