Commodities
US durable goods orders strong in March outside of civilian aircraft
Orders in the US for goods made to last more than three years fell short of market expectations last month, but only as a result of weakness in the often volatile category of civilian aircraft.
Hong Kong immigration bill could allow arbitrary travel bans, warn activists
Hong Kong is set to vote on a new immigration bill on Wednesday that would give authorities unlimited powers to exercise arbitrary travel bans, warned activists on Monday.
Russia unprepared for climate change risks, analysts say
Climate change is here and the world's largest country is neither ready nor making the necessary preparations, analysts say.
Global military spending up 2.6% in 2020 despite pandemic
Global military expenditure rose by 2. 6% to $1. 98trn last year despite some defence funds being reallocated to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said in a report issued on Monday.
Almost half of UK solar panels from firms linked to Xinjiang forced labour
Around 40% of solar panels used in the UK are from Chinese firms that have been accused of exploiting forced labour camps in the region of Xinjiang.
Moderna vaccine set for WHO emergency listing review
Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine will be reviewed on 30 April by technical experts for possible WHO emergency-use listing, a World Health Organization spokesman told Reuters on Monday.
Germany business sentiment dampened by third wave - ifo
German business sentiment edged only marginally higher in April, data showed on Monday, after morale was held back by the third wave of Covid-19 infections to hit the continent.
EU may be set to allow US tourists to travel by summer
The European Union is moving closer to opening the bloc to US tourists, the bloc's highest-ranking official said.
Week ahead: Federal Reserve, US Q1 GDP in focus
The market spotlight over the coming week will be on the Federal Reserve as central bankers in the US meet to decide on policy on Wednesday.
Covid-19 cases in India hit new record highs
India reported the world's highest daily tally of coronavirus infections for a second day on Friday, surpassing 330,000 new cases in 24 hours.
US factory and services output risinig at record pace, PMIs reveal
Activity in US manufacturing and services accelerated at its fastest pace on record in April, according to two surveys.
Labour announces £30bn plan to create 400,000 green jobs
The Labour party has announced a £30bn plan to revive UK manufacturing and create 400,000 clean jobs.
IATA, UNWTO to launch destination tracker to restore travel confidence
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of a Destination Tracker on Friday.
Euro area economy grows in April as companies adjust to virus, PMIs show
Euro area manufacturing and services activity surprised to the upside in April, growing at pace not seen since July, the results of two key surveys revealed.
China's Xi calls for international collaboration to cut emissions
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged countries to work together to reduce their carbon emissions at a US-led summit on Thursday.
US existing home sales undershoot forecasts in March
Sales of second hand homes in the US undershot came in below forecasts in March due to a mix of higher prices, higher mortgage rates and a dearth of available supply.
Weekly US jobless claims surprise to the downside again
US jobless claims continued to slip lower, contrary to economists' expectations.
BofA hikes target on Centamin citing balance sheet 'strength'
Analysts at Bank of America raised their target price for shares of Centamin, highlighting to clients the group's multiple strengths.
ECB stays put on policy, leaves door open to PEPP 'recalibration'
European Central Bank policymakers stood pat on policy, reiterating their intention to up the ante on bond purchases and, apparently, while leaving all their options open.
Orsted and ATP join forces for bid on North Sea energy island
Orsted and ATP will submit a joint bid in the upcoming tender for the Danish North Sea energy island.