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US jobs data boost case for Fed pause; China market-friendly moves may lift markets
The latest U.S. job openings data dipped to levels not seen since early 2021, bolstering the case for a Fed pause on rates, and that along with a lingering lift from China's latest market-friendly moves had investors holding onto their risk-on hats as Europe wakes up.
Woofy’s Project Hero salutes animal shelter heroes
Animal shelter owners and their volunteers and employees often dedicate their time and tireless efforts to providing a safe haven for animals in need....
Asian markets up as US jobs data boost case for Fed rate pause
Asian currencies were treading water against the U.S. dollar, while equities jumped on Wednesday after weak U.S. labour data cemented bets of a pause in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and on optimism over the potential for additional stimulus in China.
IFC pours $11 billion into Asia-Pacific the past year
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector finance arm of the World Bank, has poured $11 billion worth of projects across emerging markets in Asia-Pacific in fiscal year ended June this year.
Fedex, DHL losing multibillion dollar Manila e-commerce trade over steep shipping fees
Transport giants as Fedex and DHL are losing business to freight forwarding companies who cater to the shipping requirements of online Filipino shoppers and charge only competitive fees, according to a report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
