World economy
China raising its retirement age may be unpopular but it’s much needed, analysts say
Elderly people are relaxing at a park in Fuyang, China, on January 15, 2024. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Costfoto/NurPhoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China’s top legislative body passed an official plan Friday to begin incrementally raising the nation’s statutory retirement age from Jan. 1 of next year and concluding in 2040, according […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: What happens when the Fed cuts rates?
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 The Federal Reserve is almost certain to start its rate-cutting cycle next week. Historically, a […]
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CEO of property firm Damac expresses concerns over ‘expensive’ Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s property scene is showing no sign of cooling off, as 2024 is on track to be another record year in terms of sales figures and property values, according to local real estate firms. Increasing demand for property, especially in the luxury space, is boosting prices not just of homes, […]
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European Central Bank set to cut interest rates just days before the Fed’s big decision
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, at the ECB And Its Watchers conference in Frankfurt, Germany, on March 20, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images FRANKFURT — The European Central Bank on Thursday is set to slash rates again by 25 basis points just days ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve beginning […]
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European markets start the week on a positive note
Crowds of shoppers and visitors out on Oxford Street on 28th August 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened higher on Monday, shrugging off more negative sentiment on Wall Street and in Asia-Pacific markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index opened 0.47% higher, with all […]
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Many ‘doubted the vision’: Saudi investment minister touts ‘green shoring’ on path to diversification
Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s investment minister, during the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih pushed back against skepticism over the country’s economic diversification plan, as Riyadh touts “green shoring” investment opportunities to woo foreign financing. “There was many […]
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European stocks end week down 2.5%, worst since early August slump
LONDON — European stocks closed lower Friday afternoon, paring earlier gains after a weaker than expected U.S. jobs report clouded global sentiment. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed down 1.15%, with all major bourses and almost all sectors ending in the red. Tech and mining stocks saw the biggest losses, shedding 2.39% and 2.41%, respectively. Health […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Stocks had a record-breaking rally. What’s next?
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 Indian stocks reached dizzying heights this week with a record-breaking 14-day rally. Equities also […]
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Europe stocks close sharply lower as tech stocks lead losses; Dutch chip firm ASML falls 6%
LONDON — European stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street and in Asia-Pacific markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index provisionally ended down 1%, with most sectors and major bourses in negative territory. Technology stocks dropped 3.2% to lead losses, while household goods fell 2%. The broad declines stateside prompted Asia-Pacific markets […]
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European markets close lower as sentiment turns wary; Stoxx 600 down 1%
Crowds of shoppers and visitors out on Oxford Street on 28th August 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks closed lower Tuesday, continuing a lackluster start to September trading. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index provisionally ended down 1%, with all major bourses and the majority […]
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