ECONOMY & MARKETS

UK Inflation Hits 40-year Record, Highest In G7

A man shops for fruit and vegetables at Brixton Market, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in London, Britain, September 27, 2020.
Soaring food prices pushed British consumer price inflation to a 40-year high of 9.1% last month, the highest rate out of the Group of Seven countries and one which underlines the severity of the country's cost-of-living crunch.
International Monetary Fund logo is seen outside the headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank spring meeting in Washington, U.S., April 20, 2018.

Pakistan, IMF Say Bailout Talks Make Progress

Key progress has been made in talks on the revival of Pakistan's International Monetary Fund bailout programme, both sides said on Wednesday, with Islamabad expecting the lender to increase the size and duration of the 39-month, $6 billion facility.
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Japanese yen and U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration picture taken June 15, 2022.

Yen Dives To New 24-year Low Vs Dollar

The Japanese yen plunged on Tuesday to the lowest levels versus the U.S. dollar since October 1998, as the Bank of Japan's ultra-loose monetary policy stance continued to weigh.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell on August 13, 2019 in New York City

Wall Street Bounces As Growth, Energy Stocks Jump

U.S. stock indexes climbed on Tuesday as investors returned from a long weekend to scoop up shares of megacap growth and energy companies that were hammered in a rout last week on worries over a global economic downturn.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell on August 13, 2019 in New York City

Megacap, Energy Shares Lead Resurgent Wall Street

Wall Street's major indexes jumped on Tuesday as investors scooped up shares of megacap growth and energy companies after the stock market swooned last week on worries over a global economic downturn.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell on August 13, 2019 in New York City

Wall Street Gains Over 2% In Broad Rebound

Wall Street's major indexes jumped over 2% on Tuesday as investors scooped up shares of megacap growth and energy companies after the stock market swooned last week on worries over a global economic downturn.
Pipes at the landfall facilities of the 'Nord Stream 1' gas pipeline are pictured in Lubmin, Germany, March 8, 2022.

Germany Risks Recession As Russian Gas Crisis Deepens

Germany faces certain recession if faltering Russian gas supplies stop completely, an industry body warned on Tuesday, and Italy said it would consider offering financial backing to help companies refill gas storage to avoid a deeper crisis in winter.
A man wearing a protective mask, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, walks past an electronic board displaying Japan's Nikkei index and various countries' stock market index prices outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, February 22, 2022.

Asian Shares Rise As Investors Pause After Selloff

Asian stocks and U.S. share futures turned higher on Tuesday as the market took stock after a recent steep selloff, but concerns remain that aggressive central bank rate hikes to curtail inflation could spark a global recession.
A man wearing a protective mask, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, walks past an electronic board displaying Japan's Nikkei index and various countries' stock market index prices outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, February 22, 2022.

Stocks Rise As Calm Returns After Heavy Selloff

Stocks rose and the safe-haven dollar edged down on Tuesday as investors paused for breath after a steep selloff, but concerns remain about aggressive central bank interest rate hikes and risks of a global recession.
An Australia Dollar note is seen in this illustration photo June 1, 2017.

Yen Sinks To Fresh 24-year Low Vs U.S. Dollar

The Japanese yen plunged against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday to its lowest level since October 1998, as the Bank of Japan's ultra-loose monetary policy was in stark contrast with an aggressive Federal Reserve determined to stamp out soaring inflation.
An Australia Dollar note is seen in this illustration photo June 1, 2017.

Euro Supported By ECB Policy Plans, Yen Falls To 24-year Low

The euro rose on Tuesday, drawing support from the European Central Bank's plans to raise interest rates to contain inflation, while the yen slumped to a 24-year low as the Bank of Japan's ultra-loose monetary policy stance continued to weigh.

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