China’s Premier Li says confident in economy, vows no hard landing
China's Premier Li Keqiang defended the country's economic policies on Wednesday, repeating well-worn lines that…
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Fed seen holding rates steady as it faces fine balancing act
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday as it balances continued concerns…
Steel industry plays fundamental role in Egypt’s economy-Premier Ismail
Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail stated that steel industry is currently playing fundamental role in state’s…
G20 to say world needs to look beyond ultra-easy policy for growth
The world's top economies are set to declare on Saturday that they need to look beyond ultra-low interest rates and…
Don’t rush to float the Egyptian pound, says ex-PIMCO CEO El-Erian
Floating the Egyptian pound is not enough to solve Egypt’s economic woes, and curbing imports is a positive…
British ambassador pledges support for Egypt
British ambassador to Egypt John Casson has pledged his country’s support for Egypt and called on the…
Parliament divided over Egyptian police reforms
Many Egyptian MPs are warning the government against "any shocking measures" that might hit hard poor and…
Japan economy drops more than expected
Japan's economy shrank more than expected in the final quarter of last year as consumer spending and exports…
Unease over Fed rate path dents European stocks
Uncertainty over the future path U.S. interest rates weighed on European stocks on Thursday, while the resignation…
Fed keeps rates unchanged, wary eye on global markets
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday and said it was "closely monitoring" global…