Category Archives: Markets

Nikkei extends win streak to fourth session, adding 408 points on strength in Chinese market 

Tokyo stocks soared Monday to extend their winning streak to a fourth session in a row, riding energy from the robust Shanghai and Hong Kong …

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The Tell: Goldman Sachs has done the math and a national mask mandate to halt the spread of coronavirus would have a big impact on the U.S. economy 

Wearing a mask has become a uniquely hot-button issue in the U.S., which finds itself in the throes of viral pandemic that appears to be drifting out of control by the day.

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Eurozone economy leans on domestic demand for revival 

Record retail sales rise helps recovery from pandemic but smaller rebound for industry

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China accuses UK of ‘gross interference’ over Hong Kong 

Boris Johnson announced the citizenship move last week after China pressed ahead with imposing a controversial national security law on Hong Kong.

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NewsWatch: Trump claims only he can keep your portfolio afloat, but JPMorgan says a Biden win would be neutral to positive for stocks 

The holiday weekend has done nothing to slow the positive momentum for U.S. stocks, with futures significantly higher on Monday

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Hancock praises people for acting responsibly as pubs reopen in England 

UK health secretary said overall he was pleased with behaviour as hospitality sector reopensCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe UK health secretary has praised “the vast majority” of people who took advantage of pubs reopening on Saturday for behaving responsibly.In an interview on Sky’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday, Matt Hancock said he […]

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Sunak considers £500 vouchers for all UK adults to spend in Covid-hit firms 

Chancellor urged to introduce a scheme that has jump-started other countries’ blighted hospitality and retail sectorsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRadical plans to give all adults £500 and children £250 in vouchers to spend in sectors of the economy worst hit by the Covid-19 crisis are being considered by the Treasury.The propos […]

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With Department Stores Disappearing, Malls Could Be Next 

Brick-and-mortar retail was in the midst of seismic changes even before the pandemic. Analysts say as much as a quarter of America’s malls may close in the next five years.

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Southampton ‘fights for its soul’ as Covid-19 closes theatres 

The arts were at the heart of the maritime city’s bid for regeneration. Will its closed venues get any help this week, along with others across the UK? Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt has been a tough week in a city that is an increasingly tough place to live. Southampton, which launched its 2025 UK city of culture bid armed wi […]

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Building a greener future stretches Axa’s alternatives chief 

Isabelle Scemama on why she thinks interest in zero carbon buildings will stay strong

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Brexit shutout looms for UK funds as market access talks falter 

Missed deadline prompts warnings of disruption as fund groups already grapple with the pandemic

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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Awaits Its Economy to Shift to Blockchain Technology. 

[Zimbabwe Standard] Zimbabwe is an underdeveloped country that is suffering from the last few years due to the destructive condition of its economy. If we take a brief review of the last few years of the Zimbabwean economy then it can be seen that the main source of income of the country is its agricultural output which is also has decreased by 51%.

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Power demand slump narrows to 2.6% in July beginning showing improvement in commercial activities 

The peak power demand had declined by about 25 per cent in April and 8.82 per cent in May this year due to lower commercial and industrial demand during the COVID-19 induced lockdown. 

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Mongolia quarantines area next to China border due to PLAGUE 

Two suspected cases of the plague – which is linked to the consumption of marmot meat – have been identified in the region of Khovd, health experts announced on Wednesday.

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Labour urges more support to stem post-Covid job losses 

Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds calls for jobs schemes to be extended during local lockdowns.

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