Browsing: Economy

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England looks set to hold borrowing costs at a 15-year high on Thursday and signal that it…

The numbers:  A closely-watched index that measures U.S. manufacturing activity fell 2.3 points to 46.7 in October, according to the Institute for Supply Management on Wednesday.…

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury is likely to boost the size of auctions for bills, notes, and bonds in the fourth…

Developing story. Check back for updates. The numbers: Job openings in the U.S. rose slightly in September to 9.6 million, indicating that a still-growing economy still has…

By Hari Kishan BENGALURU (Reuters) -High inflation will dog the world economy next year, with three-quarters of over 200 economists polled by Reuters saying the main…

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady while keeping the door open for a hike down the road. The decision to hold rates steady…

By John Kemp LONDON (Reuters) -Global economic activity was mixed during the third quarter of 2023, with distinct signs of improvement in the United States and…

By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore expects muted prospects for its economy in the short-term amid global uncertainty, but the second half of 2024 should…

Interest in adjustable-rate mortgages jumps 10% The numbers: U.S. mortgage demand fell for the third week in a row, despite mortgage rates falling for the first…

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – African countries are less likely to follow East Asia’s development model of expanding manufacturing to pull people out of poverty, according to a…