Commodities
09 May
US jobless claims hit nine-month high
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated clip in the week ended 4 May, according to the Department of Labor, hitting a nine-month high in the process.
09 May
China imports smash forecasts as exports also rise
China’s exports rose 1. 5% in April, while imports surged 8. 4%, beating forecasts, according to data released by the customs agency on Thursday.