Tokyo Stock Exchange kicks off carbon credit trading
TOKYO, Reuters - The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) started trading carbon credits on Wednesday, a key element in the world's fifth-largest carbon dioxide (CO2) emitter Japan's strategy to tackle climate change.
IMF says global economy ‘limping along,’ cuts growth forecast for China, euro area
MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its growth forecasts for China and the euro area and said overall global growth remained low and uneven despite what it called the "remarkable strength" of the U.S. economy.
World Bank explores expanding loan guarantees for private financing
The World Bank on Monday said it is looking at ways to expand the guarantees it provides for commercial loans to boost the private financing available to developing countries.
Oil prices jump as Middle East violence roils
Oil prices jumped more than $3 a barrel in early Asian trade on Monday, as dramatic military clashes between Israeli and Hamas forces over...
United Airlines orders 110 Airbus, Boeing jets in a bet on travel demand
United Airlines on Tuesday announced an order for 110 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus for delivery beginning in 2028 as it seeks to expand...
