Economic news

Toyota's decision to further sweeten its bid for group company Toyota Industries marks a win for activist fund Elliott...

Amazon launched its Amazon Now service in Brazil on Tuesday, pledging to deliver essentials and groceries ​in 15 minutes, with its country...

Airline stocks in Asia and Europe extended losses on Tuesday as the U.S. and Israeli air war against Iran escalated, with carriers monitoring...

Pinterest said activist investor Elliott will buy fresh equity worth $1 billion that would help fund a new $3.5 billion share buyback, in a ​vote...

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said fresh forecasts showed inflation and borrowing would be lower than previously thought by Britain's...

The war in Iran and the resulting surge in energy prices will impact emerging markets well beyond inflation to broader pressures on...

British consumer price inflation is set to average 2.3% ​in 2026, according to estimates ‌from the Office for Budget Responsibility, finance...

European shares plunged to one-month lows on Tuesday as the global equities rout gathered pace, with investors staring down ​the prospect of a...

The British pound tumbled to its lowest in three months on Tuesday as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East drove oil prices higher,...

The spread of stablecoins in the euro zone could weaken the effectiveness of monetary policy, siphon deposits away from banks and reduce lending...

Euro zone inflation surged unexpectedly ​last month and may rise further in the coming months if war in the Middle East keeps energy prices high,...

A selloff in stocks deepened and the dollar strengthened on Tuesday, as widening conflict in the Middle East fuelled a spike ​in energy...

  Spot gold prices fell on Tuesday as a stronger dollar offset safe-haven demand ‌driven by an escalating U.S.-Israeli air...

The yen and euro languished on Tuesday as the widening Middle ​East conflict focused attention on countries dependent on energy imports...

The dollar's sharp rally following U.S. strikes on Iran is reassuring investors the currency still functions as...

South Korea's factory activity expanded for a third straight month in February, as output increased at the fastest pace in ​one-and-a-half...

U.S. stocks finished steady on ​Monday, clawing back early losses during a volatile session after U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran roiled...

China’s annual parliament meeting is expected to show tolerance for slightly slower economic growth this year, opening the door for greater,...

Indonesia's financial regulator said on Tuesday that it expects up ​to 75% of the companies listed on the country's ‌stock exchange to...

China's Premier Li Qiang is expected to announce the country's main economic targets for 2026 at an annual parliamentary meeting which...

British store chains raised their prices less quickly last month, offering some respite for consumers ​grappling with the cost of living, the...

UK stock indexes were swept up ​in a global selloff on Monday, as an escalating military conflict in ‌the Middle East fuelled a jump...

European financial markets are under strain as the air war in the Middle East revives concerns about an energy supply shock exacerbating...

Travel shares tumbled on Monday as escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran disrupted flights worldwide, closed key Middle Eastern...

U.S. manufacturing activity expanded steadily in February, but a measure of prices paid by factories for inputs rose to the highest level in nearly...

European blue-chip companies' results have proven more resilient than analysts were expecting in the fourth quarter, the latest LSEG I/B/E/S...

The Bank of England will soon find itself in a position where it will no longer face much of a trade-off between a slowing economy and inflationary...

India's industrial output expanded 4.8% year-on-year in January, a three-month low, as manufacturing activity slowed and fast-moving...

Bank of Ireland said on Monday that it expects to increase earnings, accelerate returns to shareholders and cut costs over the next three...

France's manufacturing sector expanded in February, slightly beating initial estimates, helped by solid demand in the cars and aerospace...

Conflict in the Middle East has moved from a fringe risk to a top worry for investors unsettled by the prospect of a power struggle...

Germany's manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery in February on the back of accelerating increases in output and new orders, according...

Gold prices rose more than 2% on Monday, as U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over the...

Oil prices surged, the dollar jumped and shares slid on Monday as military conflict in the Middle East looked set to last for weeks,...

The Swiss National Bank reported an annual profit of 26.1 billion Swiss francs ($34 billion) for 2025, the central bank said on Monday,...

British house prices rose slightly faster than expected last month after a dip at the end of 2025 linked to uncertainty over finance minister...

March 2 (Reuters) - British engineering firm Senior reported a 20% rise in annual adjusted operating profit on Monday, citing robust demand...

Elliott Investment Management has agreed to tender its shares in forklift maker Toyota Industries after Toyota bumped its take-private bid to...

China's manufacturing activity probably shrank for a second straight month in February, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, suggesting factory...

Financial and tech stocks were hit hard by a handful of persistent investor worries on Friday, with U.S. stocks suffering their largest monthly...

The Indian rupee and government bonds will kick off the last month of the financial year under pressure as the breakout of conflict in...

India's factory activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in February as strong domestic demand drove new orders and production,...