International Financial News

Japan Service Sector Ebbs In April - S&P Global

05/07/2026 - 20:50 PM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - The service sector in Japan continued to expand in April, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from S&P Global revealed ...Full Story»

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South Korea Has $37.33 Billion Current Account Surplus In March

05/07/2026 - 19:19 PM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - South Korea posted a current account surplus of $37.33 billion in March, the Bank of Korea said on Friday - up from ...Full Story»

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Taiwan Trade Data Due On Friday

05/07/2026 - 18:01 PM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Taiwan will on Friday release April figures for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In ...Full Story»

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U.S. Construction Spending Climbs More Than Expected In March

05/07/2026 - 10:29 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - With an increase in spending on private construction more than offsetting a dip in spending on public construction, the Commerce Department released ...Full Story»

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Cyprus Inflation Climbs To 22-month High

05/07/2026 - 10:21 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Cyprus' consumer price inflation accelerated in April to the highest level in nearly two years, preliminary data from the statistical office showed ...Full Story»

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U.S. Labor Productivity Growth Falls Well Short Of Estimates In Q1

05/07/2026 - 09:58 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Labor productivity in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the first quarter of 2026, according to preliminary data released ...Full Story»

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U.S. Jobless Claims Rebound Less Than Expected To 200,000

05/07/2026 - 09:39 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rebounded by less than expected in ...Full Story»

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Malaysia Central Bank Holds Rate At 2.75%

05/07/2026 - 09:25 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Malaysia's central bank left its interest rate unchanged for the fifth straight meeting, on Thursday. The Monetary Policy Committee of Bank Negara Malaysia ...Full Story»

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Slovakian Trade Surplus Grows In March

05/07/2026 - 09:06 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Slovakia's foreign trade surplus increased in March from a year ago as exports rose amid a fall in imports, preliminary data from ...Full Story»

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U.S. Labor Productivity Climbs Much Less Than Expected In Q1

05/07/2026 - 08:37 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Labor productivity in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the first quarter of 2026, according to preliminary data released ...Full Story»

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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Less Than Expected

05/07/2026 - 08:34 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rebounded by less than expected in ...Full Story»

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UK Construction Downturn Deepens In April

05/07/2026 - 08:35 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - The UK construction sector logged a faster contraction in April amid rapid acceleration in cost inflation, survey results from S&P Global showed ...Full Story»

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German Construction Activity Declines Most In 13 Months

05/07/2026 - 08:33 AM (RTTNews)
(RTTNews) - Germany's construction activity contracted at the sharpest pace in 13 months in March as Middle East tensions impact overall industry performance, survey ...Full Story»

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