Sept 9 (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said.Here is some reaction to the news:U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES"As the United Kingdom's longest-lived and longest-reigning Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II was widely admired for her grace, dignity, and dedication around the world. She was a reassuring presence throughout decades of sweeping change, including the decolonization of Africa and Asia and the evolution of the Commonwealth.
Sept 9 (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said.Here is some reaction to the news:U.N. SE...
LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The dollar was on track for its first weekly fall in four on Friday, as a hawkish rate hike from the European Central Bank lifted the euro and investors looked to U.S. inflation data early next week.The dollar lost ground across the board, with the dollar index - which tracks the greenback against six major peers - falling as much as 1.1% on the day. It was last down 0.7% at 108.770 and is set for a 0.8% weekly fall.Among the big gainers was the euro, which leapt as much as 1.
LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The dollar was on track for its first weekly fall in four on Friday, as a hawkish rate hike from the European Central Bank lifted the euro and investors looked to U.S. infla...
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for a ceremony at the Monument to the People's Heroes on Tiananmen Square to mark Martyrs' Day, in Beijing, China September 30, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/FilesBEIJING, Oct 25 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping on Monday called for more global cooperation on problems including terrorism, climate change and cyber security, in a speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of China's return to the United Nations.He said China opposes unilateralism, protectionism and zero-sum games.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for a ceremony at the Monument to the People's Heroes on Tiananmen Square to mark Martyrs' Day, in Beijing, China September 30, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins...
Sweden-based vegan milk maker Oatly is aiming for a valuation of $10 billion in a U.S. initial public offering, a regulatory filing showed on Tuesday. (Reporting by Nivedita Balu in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath...
Sweden-based vegan milk maker Oatly is aiming for a valuation of $10 billion in a U.S. initial public offering, a regulatory filing showed on Tuesday. (Reporting by Nivedita Balu in Bengaluru; Editing by...
Any move by the U.S. Federal Reserve to limit its support for the economy because of surging asset prices would damage the conditions the central bank is helping create to spur job growth and the help millions still unemployed due to the pandemic find work, Fed Governor Lael Brainard said on Tuesday...
Any move by the U.S. Federal Reserve to limit its support for the economy because of surging asset prices would damage the conditions the central bank is helping create to spur job growth and the help mi...
(Updates prices, adds details on 3-year auction, Harker comments) By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, May 11 - U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Tuesday as inflation concerns helped drive a sell-off in equity markets while investors girded for a closely watched reading on consumer prices on ...
(Updates prices, adds details on 3-year auction, Harker comments) By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, May 11 - U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Tuesday as inflation concerns helped drive a sell-off in equity ...
The governors of Missouri and Tennessee are joining five other Republican-led states in ending all federally funded pandemic-related unemployment benefits this summer, saying the extra money is keeping those out of work from rejoining the labor force and making it hard for employers to fill jobs...
The governors of Missouri and Tennessee are joining five other Republican-led states in ending all federally funded pandemic-related unemployment benefits this summer, saying the extra money is keeping t...
** South Korean shares fell 1% on Wednesday, as foreigners continued to sell on inflation worries ahead of U.S. consumer price index data due later in the day. The won weakened, while the benchmark bond yield rose.
** South Korean shares fell 1% on Wednesday, as foreigners continued to sell on inflation worries ahead of U.S. consumer price index data due later in the day....
Indian shares were weighed down by financials on Wednesday as Asian peers slumped on concerns over a potential pickup in U.S. inflation, while domestic COVID-19 deaths crossed the quarter-million mark with no signs of infections peaking...
Indian shares were weighed down by financials on Wednesday as Asian peers slumped on concerns over a potential pickup in U.S. inflation, while domestic COVID-19 deaths crossed the quarter-million mark wi...
German speciality chemicals maker Lanxess raised the floor of its 2021 profit guidance range on Wednesday, driven by a further increase in demand, especially from the auto industry...
German speciality chemicals maker Lanxess raised the floor of its 2021 profit guidance range on Wednesday, driven by a further increase in demand, especially from the auto industry...
Vehicle sales in China rose 8.6% in April versus the same month a year earlier, their 13th consecutive month of gains, industry data showed on Wednesday, as the world's biggest car market leads the sector's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic...
Vehicle sales in China rose 8.6% in April versus the same month a year earlier, their 13th consecutive month of gains, industry data showed on Wednesday, as the world's biggest car market leads the secto...
A sell-off in global shares extended to its longest losing streak in two months on Wednesday as surging commodity prices and growing inflationary pressure in the United States prompted bets on earlier interest rate hikes and higher bond yields...
A sell-off in global shares extended to its longest losing streak in two months on Wednesday as surging commodity prices and growing inflationary pressure in the United States prompted bets on earlier in...
It will be "some time" before the U.S. economy is healed enough for the Fed to consider reducing its monthly bond purchases, Fed vice chair Richard Clarida said on Wednesday, acknowledging that April's weak employment report makes the pace of the jobs recovery "more uncertain" than that of the ...
It will be "some time" before the U.S. economy is healed enough for the Fed to consider reducing its monthly bond purchases, Fed vice chair Richard Clarida said on Wednesday, acknowledging that April's w...
French markets watchdog AMF said on Wednesday Britain will take advantage of Brexit to diverge from European Union financial rules to make the City of London more attractive...
French markets watchdog AMF said on Wednesday Britain will take advantage of Brexit to diverge from European Union financial rules to make the City of London more attractive...
The Canadian dollar was little changed against its broadly stronger U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, holding near an earlier six-year high as investors bet that the Bank of Canada would be more sensitive to rising inflation than the...
The Canadian dollar was little changed against its broadly stronger U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, holding near an earlier six-year high as investors bet that the Bank of Canada would be more sensitive t...
Colombia's peso fell on Wednesday as anti-government protests entered their third week, while the Brazilian real led declines among Latin currencies as a larger-than-expected jump in U.S. inflation lifted the d...
Colombia's peso fell on Wednesday as anti-government protests entered their third week, while the Brazilian real led declines among Latin currencies as a larger-than-expected jump in U.S. inflation lifte...
Tesla Inc has suspended the use of bitcoin to purchase vehicles, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in a tweet, citing concerns about use of fossil fuel for bitcoin mining. (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Bengaluru...
Tesla Inc has suspended the use of bitcoin to purchase vehicles, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in a tweet, citing concerns about use of fossil fuel for bitcoin mining. (Reporting by Ankur Banerje...
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Thursday the central bank would ensure any digital currency it issues would not disrupt the country's financial system...
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Thursday the central bank would ensure any digital currency it issues would not disrupt the country's financial system...
The dollar held gains on Thursday, supported by higher Treasury yields after a surprisingly strong rise in U.S. consumer prices fanned fears about an increase in inflationary pressure. Traders will now turn attention to U...
The dollar held gains on Thursday, supported by higher Treasury yields after a surprisingly strong rise in U.S. consumer prices fanned fears about an increase in inflationary pressure. Traders will now t...
London's FTSE 100 fell on Thursday, dragged down by heavyweight commodity stocks and Burberry Group after an underwhelming earnings update, while fears of a pickup in inflation as the economy recovers hurt demand for equities...
London's FTSE 100 fell on Thursday, dragged down by heavyweight commodity stocks and Burberry Group after an underwhelming earnings update, while fears of a pickup in inflation as the economy recovers hu...
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday in choppy trading, moving within narrow ranges, as investors largely shrugged off better-than-expected initial jobless claims data and instead looked ahead to Friday's key non-farm payrolls report. U.S. payrolls will likely confirm the economy's solid path ...
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday in choppy trading, moving within narrow ranges, as investors largely shrugged off better-than-expected initial jobless claims data and instead looked ahead to Friday...
China's services sector expanded at the sharpest pace in four months in April, driven by fast growing new businesses, a private survey showed on Friday, although surging costs are likely to weigh on growth over the coming months...
China's services sector expanded at the sharpest pace in four months in April, driven by fast growing new businesses, a private survey showed on Friday, although surging costs are likely to weigh on grow...
China's exports growth unexpectedly picked up in April, official data showed on Friday, as the world's second-largest economy extended its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic...
China's exports growth unexpectedly picked up in April, official data showed on Friday, as the world's second-largest economy extended its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic...
China's crude oil imports in April fell 0.2% from a year earlier as refiners curbed production to relieve a squeeze in profit margins brought about by rising crude oil prices and bulging inventories...
China's crude oil imports in April fell 0.2% from a year earlier as refiners curbed production to relieve a squeeze in profit margins brought about by rising crude oil prices and bulging inventories...
China's imports of major commodities mostly rose in April from a year ago, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday, as the world's second-biggest economy continued its post-COVID-19 gains...
China's imports of major commodities mostly rose in April from a year ago, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday, as the world's second-biggest economy continued its post-COVI...
The dollar stayed under modest pressure on Friday ahead of a key U.S. jobs report that could cement expectations of a strong economic recovery and increase investor appetite for stocks, higher-yieldi...
The dollar stayed under modest pressure on Friday ahead of a key U.S. jobs report that could cement expectations of a strong economic recovery and increase investor appetite for stocks, higher-yieldi...