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Hong Kong has reaped the benefits of the Apec finance ministers’ meeting with foreign political leaders broadly supporting cross-border digital finance development and showing renewed appreciation for the city, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has said. Following the conclusion of the two-day milestone meeting on Wednesday, Chan said senior officials and representatives had discussions in a sincere and open manner over macroeconomic, fiscal and financial policy, with the overall feedback from...

The Jamnagar refinery stopover comes at a time when the world is witnessing widespread uncertainty over oil prices owing to the West Asia conflict.

India’s central bank rejected all bids at a sale of federal treasury bills on Wednesday amid a bond selloff that pushed borrowing costs to multi-year highs.

Aliko Dangote’s company bought 25% of Kenya Pipeline Co. as Africa’s richest man expands his energy empire across the continent.

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration has steadily delivered on its promises to the public over the past year, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Wednesday, the first anniversary of her taking office. "We have worked boldly to build a strong economy and establish strong diplomacy and national security, steadily delivering on what we pro...

The IMF expects Belize's economy to grow 1.9% in 2026, down from 2.6% in 2025, ahead of the Caribbean tourism average but behind Central America. The post IMF Cuts Belize Growth Forecast to 1.9% appeared first on The Rio Times.

Niger and IMF staff agreed on 8 October to a US$203 million, 38-month programme that now needs board approval in early December 2026. The post Niger IMF Deal Offers US$203M for 38 Months appeared first on The Rio Times.

On Tuesday 20 October Algeria began building daily food price checks, with wholesale agents brought in, a call for more inspectors and a citizen complaints app. The post Algeria Sets Daily Food Price Checks 20 Oct appeared first on The Rio Times.

Peru's export volume rose 17.7% in August 2026 on mining and natural gas, INEI reported, a gain broader than the price-driven value story. The post Peru Export Volumes Rise 17.7% on Gas Surge appeared first on The Rio Times.

Forces buffeting European stocks have left strategists the most divided on the near-term market outlook in at least seven years, a Bloomberg survey shows.

"Insight with Haslinda Amin" is a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)

Belgium is ramping up efforts to divest from stakes it amassed in banks during the global financial crisis, with some in the government pushing to prioritize the sale of its 5.7% stake in BNP Paribas SA.

The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.

With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.’s next phase of “going global” and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. A subtle shift is taking place among Chinese businesses as they adopt a “China plus one” outlook and redirect domestic investments to neighbouring economies – a...

Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar and IFC's Ethiopis Tafara agreed in Bangkok to work on private investment for Tanzania's US$1 trillion economy goal. The post Tanzania Private Investment Push Eyes US$1T appeared first on The Rio Times.

Cinve now expects Uruguay inflation of 5.4% in December, up from 4.8%, and above the central bank's 4.5% target until May 2027. The post Uruguay Inflation Seen at 5.4% by Year End appeared first on The Rio Times.

From hot dog eating contests to political prop bets, CME CEO Terry Duffy tells Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway why unchecked prediction markets risk violating federal manipulation standards. They spoke on the Odd Lots podcast, recorded live at Chicago's City Winery. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. (Source: Bloomberg)

For almost four decades, FTSE Russell has divided the market value of stocks in its benchmarks evenly between growth companies prized for their earnings potential and value stocks favored for their relatively cheap prices. Now, as technology giants increasingly dominate the market, the index provider is reconsidering that 50/50 split.

Germany’s rail network is unable to handle all the goods that are being diverted from the Rhine River — where water levels are low — with maintenance crimping capacity, rail logistics firm VTG GmbH said.

The US is looking to persuade India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. to refine more Venezuelan crude as Washington seeks to bring additional supplies to a market rattled by the Iran conflict.

Radiology Partners Inc. has pulled a loan offering to help fund an acquisition, the latest sign of weakness in the leveraged loan market.

Who runs the Angola economy in October 2026: President Lourenço's team, the central bank, Sonangol, Azule Energy, Catoca, Unitel and the banks. The post Who Runs Angola’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Who runs the Zimbabwe economy in October 2026: the president's team, the central bank, mines ministry, gold and lithium miners, banks, Delta and Econet. The post Who Runs Zimbabwe’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Where Cameroon fits in Africa in October 2026: 29.9 million people, a US$59.2 billion economy, CEMAC and ECCAS roles, the AfCFTA and Biya's eighth term. The post Cameroon in Africa, Its Role, Weight and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times.

Victoria Fernandez, chief market strategist at Crossmark Global Investments, explains the factors she sees pointing to a slowdown in the US economy and markets. She speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Sonko says the country’s problem is one of cash flow and repayment timing, not necessarily the amount of debt owed. He has warned that the process could reach a political deadlock if the government fails to take what he considers a more practical approach.

A measure of French bond risk breached a key level on Tuesday, underscoring the challenges facing the government as it struggles to tame the budget deficit and defuse cost-of-living protests.

Stephen Roach argues Xi Jinping’s willingness to engage in a series of meetings with Donald Trump may reflect concern about China’s economy and a desire to buy time. Roach suggests Xi may not share the personal camaraderie Trump portrays and says Chinese officials are likely realistic about how much progress is possible with an unpredictable counterpart. He spoke with Stephen Engle on Bloomberg's Insight with Haslinda Amin. (Source: Bloomberg)

Marshall Mills, the IMF's Senior Resident Representative for China, says the country needs more "urgent and forceful" measures to boost the property and consumption sectors. He speaks with Stephen Engle on the sidelines of the Bund Summit in Shanghai. (Source: Bloomberg)

Jeny Yeung, CEO at MTR, discusses the opportunities she sees for the railway operator as it expands into Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis. She speaks exclusively on "Bloomberg: The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)