Morning Bid: spectacular exchange rate in Japan and divergence in the bond market

A worker holds samples of new Japanese yen notes at a National Printing Bureau factory producing Bank of Japan notes during a media event on the new notes expected to be introduced in 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, on November 21, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo acquires licensing rights Nov 1 (Reuters) – A look at the …

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Strong performance from Alphabet and Meta signal ongoing advertising market rebound

Strong performance from Alphabet and Meta signal ongoing advertising market rebound

Oct 25 (Reuters) – The rebound in advertising businesses of Google, Meta (META.O) and Snap (SNAP.N) showed that the growing adoption of artificial intelligence is attracting marketers to digital platforms, even in an uncertain economic context. All three companies beat quarterly revenue expectations this week and each reported positive metrics for their advertising businesses. “AI …

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New China bonds will help economic recovery, official says, as budget deficit widens

New China bonds will help economic recovery, official says, as budget deficit widens

Chinese Yuan notes are seen behind the illuminated chart in this illustration taken on February 10, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Acquires Licensing Rights BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s new sovereign bonds will help boost economic recovery, Chinese Vice Finance Minister Zhu Zhongming said on Wednesday, as the government’s intensified fiscal stimulus sharply widens the budget deficit. China’s …

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Global shock fuels fall in European payments sector

US one dollar bills are seen in front of the stock chart displayed in this illustration taken on February 8, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration//File Photo Acquires Licensing Rights Sees organic sales growth in 2023 of 6-7% vs 8-10% before Sees operating margin falling 150 bps versus 100 bps increase before Shares fall up to 60%, hitting …

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UK jobs market falters further as BoE mulls rate stance

UK jobs market falters further as BoE mulls rate stance

A clothing retail store advertises for workers in Brighton, Britain August 15, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File photo acquire license rights Employment falls again in three months until August Unemployment rate remains stable at 4.2% according to new data series New ONS figures take into account falling household responses Data suggests BoE will hold interest rates on …

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Morning Offer: Treasury relief, China mourning

Passersby are reflected in an electric stock ticker board outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, April 18, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato acquires licensing rights Oct 24 (Reuters) – A day ahead look at Asian markets from financial markets columnist Jamie McGeever. Investors hoping for a reprieve from the US bond selling frenzy got their wish on …

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Argentina voted for crisis, with radical leader highlighted

Argentina voted for crisis, with radical leader highlighted

[1/4]A voter votes at a polling station, during Argentina’s presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 22, 2023. REUTERS/Matias Baglietto acquires licensing rights BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentines began voting on Sunday in a national election where a far-right libertarian is leading the race, a change in the political landscape due to the consequences …

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China leaves benchmark interest rates unchanged as expected

China leaves benchmark interest rates unchanged as expected

A woman walks past the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, in Beijing, China, September 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo acquires licensing rights SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China left its benchmark interest rates unchanged at its monthly fixing on Friday, matching market expectations, as a set of economic data suggested the …

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Morning Deal: Amid the fog, keep an eye on China’s GDP this week

Morning Deal: Amid the fog, keep an eye on China's GDP this week

People walk past the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, in Beijing, China, September 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights October 15 (Reuters) – A day ahead look at Asian markets from financial markets columnist Jamie McGeever. Asian markets on Monday look set to open on a cautious …

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