Iran, China vow tighter ties as Xi visits
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday hailed a "new chapter" in relations with China after talks with…
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IMF slashes global growth forecast as China, falling oil prices weigh
The International Monetary Fund cut its global growth forecasts for the third time in less than a year Tuesday,…
China’s growth hits quarter-century low, raising hopes of more stimulus
China's economy grew at its weakest pace in a quarter of a century last year, raising hopes Beijing would cushion…
Wall Street in 2016: What could possibly go wrong?
By all rights, 2016 should be a good year for the U.S. stock market. The Federal Reserve's recent rate hike signals…
Modi meets Putin in Russia with eye on defence deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a visit that could see…
UN bounds to tighten net around ISIS finances
The UN Security Council holds its first-ever meeting of finance ministers Thursday to adopt a wide-ranging draft…
Fed raises interest rates, citing ongoing U.S. recovery
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade on Wednesday, signalling faith that…
Asia stocks wary of China data, oil pressured
Asian share markets turned mixed on Monday as caution grew ahead of Chinese data, though sentiment stayed supported…
Egypt thanks Hungary for not changing travel advice
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry extended thanks to Hungary for not taking any measures or decisions that…
Crude oil treads water as oversupply, China economy concerns persist
Crude oil futures traded largely unchanged on Wednesday after falling by just over one percent in the previous…