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South Korea inflation hits 42-month low
A MLB store in the Myeongdong shopping district in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets mostly climbed on Tuesday as investors assess South Korea's August inflation…
China’s manufacturing output swung back to modest growth: Caixin PMI
Container ships dock to load and unload containers at Qianwan Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao, China, on August 29, 2024.Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesChina's factory activity grew modestly among smaller manufacturers…
Abrdn analyst calls for faster rate cuts
An eagle tops the U.S. Federal Reserve building's facade in Washington, July 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/Jonathan Ernst | ReutersWhile British fund manager abdrn predicts that the U.S. economy will see a soft landing, there is still…
X blocked in Brazil after supreme court panel upholds suspension order
Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesA panel of Brazil's federal supreme court justices voted unanimously to uphold orders suspending the use of Elon Musk's social network X nationwide.One justice, Luiz Fux, voted to uphold but…
Thailand looks to build casinos to attract tourist dollars
Pattaya, Thailand, could see an influx of tourists if a casino gets built in the city.Boonchai Wedmakawand | Moment | Getty ImagesThailand is working on a new game plan to boost foreigner arrivals and increase tourism spending:…
UK suspends some arms export licenses to Israel
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: David Lammy, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs addresses delegates during the Labour Party conference on September 27, 2022 in Liverpool, England The Labour…
Weight loss drugs cut Covid-19 deaths, study finds
People taking the key component of blockbuster weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy were less likely to die of Covid-19 or suffer adverse effects from the virus, researchers found in a new study.People who were already being treated with…
Volkswagen warns of plant closures in Germany amid cost-cutting drive
A VW Golf GTI stands in a parking lot within sight of the brand tower on the grounds of the VW plant in Wolfsburg.Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesGerman carmaker Volkswagen on Monday warned it will no longer be able to…
Germany’s fragile coalition dealt fresh blow as far-right AfD makes history
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R), Finance Minister Christian Lindner (L) and Economy and Climate Action Minister Robert Habeck speak to the media.Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe ruling coalition in Berlin is likely to…
Harris, Walz use Minnesota progressive overhaul as economic ‘roadmap’
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gesture at a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., August 20, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersTo understand…