Forest Fires Will Cut Indonesian GDP By $5.2 Billion
The economic impact of forest fires in Indonesia could be at least $5.2 billion
China Economic Slowdown Impacts Reach Africa
“Too much of Africa’s recent prosperity depends on China’s own continued prosperity and rapid growth,” says one expert.
Fri Futures Signal Slow Start
At the end of a volatile week, markets seem ready for a breather ahead of data on jobs and trade.
Thurs Futures Suggest Higher Open
Earnings from major companies and key data points such as trade, jobless claims and manufacturing PMI will hold investors’ interest.
The Sunnylands Summit: An Opportunity For Xi And Obama
A meeting between President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping could set the tone for a new economic dynamic.
Get Ready To Rally
Dow futures signal that the blue chip index will open above its recent record high.
India’s WPI Inflation Moderates To Three-Year Low
India’s headline inflation declined sharply to 6.62% in January from 7.18 percent in December – its slowest pace in three years.
China's August Inflation Rate Rebounds To 2% As Economy Reels Under Downward Pressure
A slowdown in exports, a slump in the earnings of domestic companies and surging food prices cast downward pressure on the world's second-biggest economy in August as the China's National Bureau of Statistics reported Sunday that the Consumer Price Index rose 2 percent.
Weekly Roundup: Asian Markets Gain On US Data, China Stimulus Hopes
Asian markets gained this week on buoyed investor confidence with indications of an improving U.S. economy and the hopes of an announcement of stimulus measures by China to regain the economic growth momentum.
Asian Stocks Fall As China Data Disappoints
Most of the Asian markets fell Friday as investors were disappointed to note that China's trade balance for July was worse than expected, increasing concerns about the faltering economic condition.
US Trade Deficit Narrows To $42.9B In June - Lowest Since Dec. 2010
The U.S. trade deficit in June was the smallest in 1-1/2 years as lower oil prices curbed imports, according to government data on Thursday that suggested an upward revision to second-quarter growth.
US Stock Futures Signal Higher Open Ahead Of Jobless Claims, Trade Balance
U.S. stock index futures point to a higher open Thursday ahead of the Labor Department's weekly jobless claims data and the Bureau of Economic Analysis' trade balance report.
US Stock Futures Signal Higher Open But Earnings Concern Persists
U.S. stock index futures point to higher opening Wednesday, but investors remain watchful amid concerns that the sluggish global economy and the euro zone debt burden will hurt the earnings of companies.
Japan, World's Third Largest Economy, In The Stranglehold Of A Recession
Japan, which is still floundering from last year's earthquake-tsunami, is once again nearing a recession, economists say.
China?s Economy Stumbles Amid Domestic, Global Concerns
China's announcement of the unexpected interest rate cut this week has given an indication to market players that policymakers are increasingly rattled by the state of the economy.
China's Data On Trade In May A Surprise: Not A Bad One But A Good One
Many analysts anticipated China's balance-of-trade figures for May would be OK, but the customs numbers reported Sunday were better than that expectation: Year on year, the country's exports rose 15.3 percent, and its imports rose 12.1 percent.
US Stock Futures Signal Lower Wall Street Open
Futures on major U.S. indices point to a lower opening Friday ahead of the U.S. Commerce Dept.'s trade balance report, which details the United States' trade deficit in goods and services.
Assets Slashed as North America Awaits Data
With Europe rattling markets and the rush to dollars, traders have dragged down Brent Crude to cap-off what looks to be its worst performance in two years.
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Japan?s Trade Deficit Rises In April Amid Increasing Oil And Gas Imports
Japan reported Wednesday a rise in trade deficit in April compared to a year earlier as the nuclear energy crisis has resulted in the increase of oil and gas imports.
Gold Prices Steady In European Trading
Gold steadied in Europe on Thursday after falling to a four-month low in the previous session, as an uptick in the euro after Spain moved to clean up its banks and Europe's bailout fund approved a key payment to Greece took some pressure off prices.
Japan Posts Record 2011 Trade Deficit Despite Export Growth In March
Japan reported Thursday a record trade deficit for fiscal year 2011 as exports tumbled on account of falling global demand and a nuclear energy crisis that resulted in the rise of oil and gas imports.
US Futures Up Ahead Of Jobs, Trade Data
Futures on major US indices point to a higher opening Thursday ahead of key weekly jobless claims and February trade balance reports from the government.
Argentina's Economy Loses Steam in Q4; Analysts Paint Dismal 2012 Picture
Argentina’s economy expanded at a lower rate in the fourth quarter than in the previous quarter due to a slackening in the manufacturing sector and weaker consumer sentiment.
Japan’s Trade Surplus For February: Sign Of Recovery?
A noticeable progress is seen in the export figures of Japan for February with global economy showing indications of recovery.
Wall Street To Open Lower After China Trade Data
Stocks were set for a slightly lower open on Monday as economic data in China and this week's Federal Open Market Committee announcement gave investors reason to pause after a three-day rally.
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