US weekly jobless claims fall; tight labor market underpinning economy

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued tightness in the labor market even as job growth slows.

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17-08-2023

US weekly jobless claims drop as labor market remains tight

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued tightness in the labor market even as job growth slows.

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17-08-2023

US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains tight

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to a still tight labor market.

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17-08-2023

Nigerian court adjourns suspended central bank governor's fraud hearing

A Nigerian court in the capital Abuja adjourned a hearing on Thursday for suspended central bank governor Godwin Emefiele, who is facing a 20-count fraud charge, due to the absence of a second defendant on the case, a government lawyer said.

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17-08-2023

Analysis: Why is China not rushing to fix its ailing economy?

With China at risk of tipping into prolonged stagnation and a spiralling property crisis threatening financial stability, there is growing unease over why its leaders are not rushing to revive the world's second-largest economy.

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17-08-2023

Why is China not rushing to fix its ailing economy?

With China at risk of tipping into prolonged stagnation and a spiralling property crisis threatening financial stability, there is growing unease over why its leaders are not rushing to revive the world's second-largest economy.

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17-08-2023

Some 40% of Japanese firms see fundraising impact from BOJ tweak

TOKYO (Reuters) -About 40% of Japanese firms expect the central bank's recent policy adjustment to have an impact on their fundraising, a Reuters survey showed, highlighting Japan Inc's sensitivity to any changes in policy after years of massive easing.

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16-08-2023

Some 40% of Japanese firms see fundraising impact from BOJ tweak: Reuters poll

About 40% of Japanese firms expect the central bank's recent policy adjustment to have an impact on their fundraising, a Reuters survey showed, highlighting Japan Inc's sensitivity to any changes in policy after years of massive easing.

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16-08-2023

Synopsys names insider Ghazi as CEO, forecasts stronger fourth quarter

(Reuters) -Synopsys on Wednesday named 25-year-veteran Sassine Ghazi as its CEO and president, and forecast better-than-expected fourth-quarter results as artificial intelligence (AI) innovations fuel demand for custom semiconductor design.

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16-08-2023