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ECB's Machado Backs Cross-Border Safeguards for EU Banks

ECB's Machado Backs Cross-Border Safeguards for EU Banks

The EU should introduce safeguards ensuring that banks support their subsidiaries in other member countries if they run into trouble, ​European Central Bank supervisor Pedro Machado said on Tuesday, adding this would ‌unlock lending and mergers. Machado said this change, part of reforms...


November 3, 2026
Binance Outflows Normalise as NK Denies US Heist Claim
Binance Outflows Normalise as NK Denies US Heist Claim

Asset outflows from Binance have normalised and the company was in "very strong financial health", its co-CEO said, as North Korea...

S.Africa Diesel Price to Drop, Petrol Flat After Levy Cut
S.Africa Diesel Price to Drop, Petrol Flat After Levy Cut

South Africa's diesel price will fall ‌in November while petrol will be little changed after the government announced fuel-tax cuts in a...

Hong Kong Q3 GDP Up 5.2% Year-on-Year; Outlook Positive
Hong Kong Q3 GDP Up 5.2% Year-on-Year; Outlook Positive

Hong Kong's economy expanded by 5.2% in the third quarter from a year earlier, official ​advance estimates showed on Tuesday, the 15th...

Indian Rupee's Relative Calm Masks Lingering Anxiety, Data
Indian Rupee's Relative Calm Masks Lingering Anxiety, Data

The Indian rupee's recent rally and ‌relative stability contrast with signals from options and forward markets, where pricing suggests...

SK Oct Headline Inflation Cools Ahead of Expected Rate Hike
SK Oct Headline Inflation Cools Ahead of Expected Rate Hike

South Korea's headline inflation slowed in October, government data ​showed on Tuesday, providing a slight ‌reprieve for central bankers...

November 2, 2026
China Rolls Out Support Measures to Aid Struggling Stocks
China Rolls Out Support Measures to Aid Struggling Stocks

Chinese regulators have rolled out a handful ‌of measures, from conducting swap operations to upgrading a lending facility for stock buybacks...

UK Oct Factory PMI Shows Fastest Output Growth in 2 Years
UK Oct Factory PMI Shows Fastest Output Growth in 2 Years

British manufacturers started the final quarter of 2026 with the strongest output growth in more than two years, ​a survey showed on Monday,...

Dollar Dips Ahead of Midterms; Bitcoin Steady After Heist
Dollar Dips Ahead of Midterms; Bitcoin Steady After Heist

The dollar eased and the euro rose on ​Monday as investors braced for a packed week dominated by the US midterm elections and central...

Asia's Factory Activity Feels the Fading Glimmer of AI Boom
Asia's Factory Activity Feels the Fading Glimmer of AI Boom

Factory activity across Asia continued to expand in October but growth slowed in major chip ​exporters, private surveys showed on Monday,...

Indonesia October Inflation Eases Slightly to 3.23% Y/Y
Indonesia October Inflation Eases Slightly to 3.23% Y/Y

JAKARTA, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Indonesia's annual inflation rate slowed ​slightly to 3.23% in October, from 3.28% ‌in September, official data...

Euro Zone Factory Growth Eases in Oct but Remains Solid, PMI
Euro Zone Factory Growth Eases in Oct but Remains Solid, PMI

Euro zone manufacturing activity growth held up well in October, albeit easing as new order growth slowed and rising costs from energy and...

China Oct Factory Growth Slows as Exports Ease: Private PMI
China Oct Factory Growth Slows as Exports Ease: Private PMI

China's factory activity expanded at a marginally slower ‌pace in October as export order growth slowed, though output rose at its fastest...

SK's Lee Vows Bold AI Investment in Record Budget Push
SK's Lee Vows Bold AI Investment in Record Budget Push

South ‌Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed on Monday to make bold investments in artificial intelligence to boost the country's economic...

India Oct Factory Growth Slows, Export Orders Jump: PMI
India Oct Factory Growth Slows, Export Orders Jump: PMI

India's manufacturing growth slowed in October as domestic demand eased and hiring weakened, though a surge in export orders ​and the softest...

October 30, 2026
Canada Economy Stalls in Aug, Likely Lost Ground in Sept
Canada Economy Stalls in Aug, Likely Lost Ground in Sept

Canada's economy stalled in August for the second ‌straight month as increases in the retail, manufacturing and construction sectors were...

New Economic Data Challenges Fed Chief's Not-Too-Hot View
New Economic Data Challenges Fed Chief's Not-Too-Hot View

New data may challenge Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's sense that the US economy can handle a robust expansion without stoking...

US Fiscal Health Key Headache for Investors as Midterms Loom
US Fiscal Health Key Headache for Investors as Midterms Loom

The United States' deteriorating fiscal picture has been a nagging worry for investors, who see no easy solutions however the midterm...

BoE Surveys Show Firms See Pay Rising around 3.5% in 2027
BoE Surveys Show Firms See Pay Rising around 3.5% in 2027

Bank of England surveys released on Friday showed businesses expect to raise pay by ​around 3.5% next year, similar to current rates but a...

German Inflation Dips in Oct States, Hints at National Drop
German Inflation Dips in Oct States, Hints at National Drop

Inflation fell in several key German states in October, preliminary data showed on Friday, suggesting ​Germany's national inflation rate could...

Euro Zone Growth Beats Projections but Headwinds Mount
Euro Zone Growth Beats Projections but Headwinds Mount

FRANKFURT, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The euro ​zone economy grew faster than predicted last quarter, displaying exceptional resilience to headwinds from...

ECB Survey Sees Higher Inflation in Coming Quarters
ECB Survey Sees Higher Inflation in Coming Quarters

Euro zone inflation is expected to be sharply higher this year and next than earlier predicted, and ​may only return to the European Central...

Euro Zone Companies Brace for Higher Wage Demands, ECB Poll
Euro Zone Companies Brace for Higher Wage Demands, ECB Poll

Euro zone companies are bracing for higher wage demands from their workers after a surge in the cost of living ​caused by the Iran war, a European...

Spain's Economic Growth Edges Down to 0.6% in Third Quarter
Spain's Economic Growth Edges Down to 0.6% in Third Quarter

Spain's economic growth edged down to 0.6% in the third ​quarter after a 0.7% expansion ‌in the previous three-month period, preliminary...

UK House Price Growth Slows to Lowest since January 2024
UK House Price Growth Slows to Lowest since January 2024

British annual house price growth slowed to its weakest since January 2024 in October, as ​the impact of rising market interest rates dampened...

SNB Posts 19.1 Billion Swiss Franc Profit in Third Quarter
SNB Posts 19.1 Billion Swiss Franc Profit in Third Quarter

The Swiss National Bank on Friday reported ​a third-quarter profit of 19.1 billion ‌Swiss francs ($23.13 billion), driven by gains on its gold...

October 29, 2026
Japan Plans to Start Reducing Gasoline Subsidies from Dece
Japan Plans to Start Reducing Gasoline Subsidies from Dece

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday ​the government plans to raise its target ‌gasoline price at the pump by 5 yen per...

Taiwan Central Bank Board Flags Inflation Woes: Minutes
Taiwan Central Bank Board Flags Inflation Woes: Minutes

Taiwan's central bank board members debated in September whether to increase interest rates due to ​inflation concerns, with two members...

S.Korea's Oct Exports Seen Rising at Fastest Pace since 1974 - Poll
S.Korea's Oct Exports Seen Rising at Fastest Pace since 1974 - Poll

South Korea's export growth likely accelerated to its fastest pace in ‌more than 50 years in October, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday,...

October 28, 2026
US Crude, Distillate Inventories Fall as Gasoline Rises: EIA
US Crude, Distillate Inventories Fall as Gasoline Rises: EIA

US crude and distillate inventories fell due to higher demand, while gasoline stockpiles rose last week, the Energy Information Administration...

World Bank Sees Commodities Up 23% in 2026 on Mideast War
World Bank Sees Commodities Up 23% in 2026 on Mideast War

Global commodity prices are set to surge 23% in 2026, the World Bank said on Wednesday, citing rising energy ​prices and disruptions to cargo...

India Seeks $220 bln Clean Energy Push to Meet 2030 Target
India Seeks $220 bln Clean Energy Push to Meet 2030 Target

India needs about $220 billion in clean energy investment over the next three years as ​it races to expand renewable power and grid infrastructure...

Stellantis Operating Profit Rises as Cost Cuts Gain Traction
Stellantis Operating Profit Rises as Cost Cuts Gain Traction

Stellantis posted a rise ‌in third-quarter operating income on Wednesday and said its cost-cutting program was gathering pace, supporting...

German Consumer Sentiment Slips on Inflation Fears, Survey
German Consumer Sentiment Slips on Inflation Fears, Survey

German consumer sentiment is set to slip marginally heading into November, a survey showed on Wednesday, amid growing inflation and subdued income...

Germany Set for Record 2026 Asia-Pacific Trade Deficit
Germany Set for Record 2026 Asia-Pacific Trade Deficit

Germany's trade deficit with Asia-Pacific is set to hit a record ‌of nearly €146 billion ($163 billion) in 2026 as falling exports to...

Weak Domestic Returns Fuel India's Overseas Investing Boom
Weak Domestic Returns Fuel India's Overseas Investing Boom

India's top money managers are launching a flurry of funds in a tax-neutral hub to absorb the record sums that domestic investors are sending...

AI Worries Expose Dollar's Hot-Money Problem
AI Worries Expose Dollar's Hot-Money Problem

Investors have long treated the US dollar as a refuge when markets fall, but foreign money chasing returns from the AI boom could weaken that...

October 27, 2026
Big Tech Earnings to Test AI Boom amid Market Turmoil
Big Tech Earnings to Test AI Boom amid Market Turmoil

Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet are expected to report accelerating cloud growth this week, but turbulence in global markets and mounting...

US Single-Family Home Prices Rise Further in August, FHFA
US Single-Family Home Prices Rise Further in August, FHFA

US single-family house prices increased further in August, despite rising mortgage rates weighing on demand ​for housing. House prices rose...

India Growth Seen Losing Steam After Strong Start to FY
India Growth Seen Losing Steam After Strong Start to FY

Economic growth in India is forecast to have slowed this fiscal year from a surprisingly strong pace and hover around 7% over the forecast horizon...

Euro Zone Lending Holds Up Even as Banks Tighten Access
Euro Zone Lending Holds Up Even as Banks Tighten Access

Lending to firms and households grows in Sept Banks report drop in demand for mortgages Expect further tightening of credit standards...

Universal Music Eyes Going Private with Buyout Firms: Report
Universal Music Eyes Going Private with Buyout Firms: Report

Universal Music ​Group held preliminary discussions ‌with private equity firms earlier this year about going private, Bloomberg News...

October 26, 2026
Strong CBI Retail Sales Buck Downbeat UK Consumer Trend
Strong CBI Retail Sales Buck Downbeat UK Consumer Trend

British retailers this month reported the smallest fall in sales in a year and a half, ​a survey from the Confederation of British Industry...


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