Economy

Colombia congress approves extension of debt ceiling to $17.6 billion

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Colombia congress approves extension of debt ceiling to $17.6 billion

Stock Focus Report June 20, 2024

By Carlos Vargas BOGOTA (Reuters) – Plenaries in Colombia’s lower house and Senate on Thursday both approved...

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ECB has significant room for rate cuts – Villeroy

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ECB has significant room for rate cuts – Villeroy

Stock Focus Report May 27, 2024

PARIS (Reuters) – The European Central Bank has plenty of room for rate cuts and current market...

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China’s consumer prices rise for third month, signalling demand recovery

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China’s consumer prices rise for third month, signalling demand recovery

Stock Focus Report May 12, 2024

By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s consumer prices rose for a third straight month in April, while...

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Investors pull $9.9 billion from hedge funds in March – Nasdaq eVestment

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Investors pull $9.9 billion from hedge funds in March – Nasdaq eVestment

Stock Focus Report May 6, 2024

By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) – Investors withdrew an estimated net $9.9 billion from hedge funds in...

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Fed’s Powell says looming US election will not sway rate decisions

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Fed’s Powell says looming US election will not sway rate decisions

Stock Focus Report May 1, 2024

By David Lawder and Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -The looming U.S. presidential election will not...

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Craft retailer Joann approved to exit bankruptcy, slash $505 million debt

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Craft retailer Joann approved to exit bankruptcy, slash $505 million debt

Stock Focus Report April 25, 2024

By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK (Reuters) – Craft retailer Joann Inc received a U.S. bankruptcy judge’s approval...

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IMF urges Bank of Japan to tread cautiously in raising interest rates

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IMF urges Bank of Japan to tread cautiously in raising interest rates

Stock Focus Report April 19, 2024

By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) must tread cautiously in raising interest...

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BOJ’s Ueda signals possible rate hike if weak yen boosts inflation

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BOJ’s Ueda signals possible rate hike if weak yen boosts inflation

Stock Focus Report April 18, 2024

By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank...

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Musk, Argentine president see eye-to-eye on boosting free markets and lithium

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Musk, Argentine president see eye-to-eye on boosting free markets and lithium

Stock Focus Report April 12, 2024

By Eliana Raszewski BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Billionaire Elon Musk and Argentina’s libertarian president promised to work...

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China central bank to set up $70 billion tech re-lending programme

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China central bank to set up $70 billion tech re-lending programme

Stock Focus Report April 7, 2024

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s central bank will set up a 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) re-lending programme...

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