By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine (Reuters) -Walt Disney and satellite TV provider DirecTV failed to reach a new distribution deal for ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned networks, the companies said[...]
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Japan’s factory activity contracts at milder pace, PMI shows
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s factory activity contracted at a slower pace in August thanks to a recovery in output and new orders, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, offering some hope[...]
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South Korea’s factory activity growth quickens even as overseas demand slows, PMI shows
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s factory activity growth quickened in August, as output expanded at the fastest pace in more than three years despite a slowdown in overseas demand, a privat[...]
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New unproductive forces: the Chinese youth owning their unemployment
By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) – After quitting the education industry last August due to China’s crackdown on private tutoring, He Ajun has found an unlikely second life as an unemploym[...]
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Morning Bid: China clouds global ‘Goldilocks’ outlook
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Investors in Asia kick off the new trading month on the front foot, optimistic about a U.S. ‘soft landing’ and[...]
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U.S. stock rally broadens as investors await Fed
By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) -A broadening rally in U.S. stocks is offering an encouraging signal to investors worried about concentration in technology shares, as markets await key jobs data a[...]
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China new home prices rise more slowly in August, survey shows
BEIJING (Reuters) – Prices of new homes in China rose at slower pace in August, a private survey showed on Sunday, as the crisis-hit property sector struggles to find its bottom after a slew of[...]
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South Korea exports extend gains to 11th month, growth slows
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s exports rose for an 11th straight month in August, but the pace of growth was weaker than the previous month and market expectations as demand for computer[...]
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China’s lending to Africa rises for first time in seven years, study shows
By Duncan Miriri NAIROBI (Reuters) -Chinese lenders approved loans worth $4.61 billion to Africa last year, marking the first annual increase since 2016, an independent study showed on Thursday. Afric[...]
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