World economy

European markets close mixed after U.S. jobs data boosts sentiment
Tourists visiting the city take boat trips on the canals in Amsterdam, Netherlands on May 25, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks nudged just above the flatline in late trade Thursday, helped along by a revival in confidence around the U.S. economy. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.02% higher […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Could India be a hedge for a U.S. recession?
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The big story A surprise interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve’s […]
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Kenya central bank cuts main lending rate by 25 basis points
Nairobi cityscape – capital city of Kenya, East Africa Jacek_sopotnicki | Istock | Getty Images Kenya’s central bank cut its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 12.75% on Tuesday, saying there was scope for a gradual easing of its policy stance while ensuring continued exchange rate stability. “The MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) noted […]
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European markets plunge 2.5% as global volatility deepens; mining stocks shed 3.6%
A stock exchange in Germany. Torsten Silz | AFP | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks fell sharply at the start of Monday’s session, as global volatility continues amid concerns of a looming U.S. recession. The regional Stoxx 600 index was 2.34% lower by 8:52 a.m. London time, with all sectors and major regional bourses […]
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