World Business

US jobless claims at 11-month low

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON- The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to an 11-month low last week, pointing to a stable...

Japan’s consumer mood worsens

By Leika Kihara TOKYO- Japan’s consumer sentiment deteriorated in December, a government survey showed on Wednesday, casting doubt on the central bank’s view that solid...

December central bank rate cut stake easing push to historic level

By Karin Strohecker and Sumanta Sen LONDON- Major central banks in December delivered their biggest policy easing push since the spring 2020 COVID rate-cutting frenzy,...

Malaysia, Singapore announce ecozone deal

By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR- Malaysia and Singapore announced on Tuesday an agreement on a special economic zone in the southern Malaysian state of Johor,...

BUT US TRADE FEARS DENT OPTIMISM: China services activity hits 7-mo high

 BEIJING- China’s services activity expanded at the fastest pace in seven months in December, driven by a surge in domestic demand, but orders from...
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