
Japan sees 1.9 million visitors in May, down from cherry blossom rush
TOKYO Japan saw a slight decline in visitors in May from the previous month, when a rush of
2023-06-21 15:54

UK borrowers brace for more expensive loans as inflation fails to fall as anticipated
Official figures show that consumer price inflation across the U.K. is unchanged at 8.7% in the year to May against expectations for a modest decline, a development that is likely to see the Bank of England raise the cost of borrowing again
2023-06-21 15:48

Paris summit aims to shake up the financial system. It will test leaders' resolve on climate
Heads of state, finance leaders and activists are converging in Paris to seek ways to overhaul the International Monetary Fund and World Bank and usher the global development banks into a post-pandemic world with a rapidly changing climate
2023-06-21 15:28

UK Inflation Overshoots Again, Raising Pressure for Higher Rates
UK inflation remained higher than expected for a fourth month, leading to a fresh flurry of bets on
2023-06-21 15:19

Yuan Extends Drop as PBOC’s Weak Fix Worsens Fragile Sentiment
China’s yuan tumbled past the closely watched 7.2-per-dollar level and analysts are bracing for more losses after Beijing
2023-06-21 14:25

Europe Car Sales Rise in May on Surging Demand for EVs
Auto sales in Europe continued their upward trajectory in May, rising for the 10th month in a row,
2023-06-21 14:22

European Firms Grow More Pessimistic on Doing Business in China
A record share of European companies say doing business in China is getting more difficult, with some already
2023-06-21 13:56

China Stimulus Calls Mount From State Media, Top Advisers
Chinese policymakers are facing growing calls for economic stimulus, this time from several prominent state media and top
2023-06-21 13:47

Wisconsin lawmakers poised to approve liquor law overhaul
Wisconsin lawmakers are poised to approve a massive overhaul of the laws governing the state’s multibillion-dollar liquor industry, changes that are supported by small craft brewers, like the makers of Spotted Cow beer, bar owners and alcohol distributors
2023-06-21 13:25

Singapore Defends Climate Commitment After Kempen ESG Exclusion
The government of Singapore has defended its commitment to climate action following a decision by Van Lanschot Kempen
2023-06-21 13:22

Titanic Vessel Search Detects Signs of Life, Explorers Club Says
An international exploration club with members on board the submersible missing near the Titanic wreck suggested “likely signs
2023-06-21 12:51

Ukraine's counteroffensive has been brutal and slow. But Kyiv has many cards left to play
The footage is a grainy and disturbing. A Ukrainian soldier from the 73rd Naval Special Operations Center fights his way through a trench, apparently on the southern front, shooting Russian soldiers repeatedly at point-blank range. The dust kicked up adds to the sense of chaos, and the dense panic and brutality of this counteroffensive's start.
2023-06-21 12:25