Weak global growth to prolong Asian slowdown
The slowdown in Asian economies will likely persist for the rest of this year as weak global growth and reforms under way in many countries hinder activity, Reuters polls showed on Thursday.
Stock futures drop on China cash fears, European banks
U.S. stock index futures fell on Wednesday, following four straight days of record highs on the S&P 500, amid concern over tightening financial conditions in China and weakness in European banks.
Eurogroup head says Slovenia must press on with reforms
The chairman of the group of euro zone finance ministers said the bloc stands ready to support Slovenia, but the country must not stray from the path of fiscal reform, a newspaper reported.
GM aids Opel by booking Russian profits at loss-making unit
General Motors (GM.N) has decided to put its Russian operations back under the control of its European wing - a victory for GM Europe's new president and a signal of support for a workforce that has endured massive job cuts in the hunt for profitability.
EU members agree to enter investment negotiations with China
European Union governments agreed on Friday to start talks with China to remove restrictions on foreign investment and set clearer rules on doing business after months of trade disputes over Chinese solar panels and EU wine.
EU strikes trade deal with Canada, looks to pact with U.S
The European Union and Canada agreed a multi-billion-dollar trade pact on Friday that will integrate two of the world's largest economies and paves the way for Europe to do an even bigger deal with the United States.
As U.S. averts default, Japan and China brace for next dollar drama
Deal or no deal, the U.S. Congress' dance with default impressed policymakers and investors in China and Japan with just how vulnerable their own economic revival plans are to the next political tantrum on Capitol Hill.
Russia tepid about results of Iran nuclear talks
Moscow expressed skepticism over the results of nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers which ended on Wednesday, with a senior Russian diplomat saying the two sides were "kilometers apart" in their approaches.
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