IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.7% for 2018, 2019 as risks rise
by Heather SCOTT Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- An upswing in economic risks due to rising trade…
6 years ago
Business
Asian market sell-off picks up pace, Shanghai tumbles
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets fell on Monday, extending last week's sell-off as another strong US jobs reading…
6 years ago
US unemployment falls to 48-year low in September
by Douglas Gillison Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US jobless rate tumbled in September to…
6 years ago
Toyota announces new recall of 2.4 million hybrid cars
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese car giant Toyota said Friday it is recalling more than 2.4 million hybrid cars over…
6 years ago
Philippines, Sweden discuss collaborative initiatives to create smart cities
By Caesar Vallejos, Eagle News Service Sharing best practices, solutions and experiences in the areas of energy, transport and public…
6 years ago
Samsung Electronics flags record Q3 operating profit
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Samsung Electronics said Friday it expects operating profit to reach a record high of 17.5…
6 years ago
007 carmaker Aston Martin drives into £4.3bn London listing
by Roland JACKSON Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- James Bond's favorite carmaker Aston Martin on Wednesday launched on…
6 years ago
Amazon bumps US minimum wage to $15 amid scarce labor
by Douglas Gillison Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Online retail giant Amazon announced Tuesday it would raise…
6 years ago
Australia central bank holds rates with inflation soft
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's central bank held interest rates at a record low on Tuesday even as the economy…
6 years ago
Oil holds gains, eyes on $100 a barrel, but Asia markets down
HONG KONG, United States (AFP) -- Oil prices held around four-year highs Tuesday after another blistering rally, supporting energy firms,…
6 years ago
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