Australian consumer price inflation will be reduced sharply in the June quarter due to a government decision to make child care free as part of a stimulus package for the coronavirus crisis, the country's statistician said on Wednesday.

Mexican gross fixed investment in April suffered its biggest monthly fall on record, as the coronavirus pandemic battered Latin America's second-largest economy.

The Bank of Japan is expected to roughly maintain its view the economy will gradually recover later this year from the virus-led downturn, sources familiar with its thinking told Reuters, even as fears of a second wave of infections cloud the outlook.

The Bank of Japan is expected to roughly maintain its view the economy will gradually recover later this year from the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, sources familiar with the central bank's thinking say, even as fears of a second wave of inf…

The Bank of Japan is expected to roughly maintain its view the economy will gradually recover later this year from the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, sources familiar with the central bank's thinking say, even as fears of a second wave of inf…

Indian shares rose for a fourth straight session on Monday, powered by gains in HDFC Bank Ltd after reporting strong loan growth amid the COVID-19 crisis, while hopes of more stimulus to sustain a global economic recovery lifted sentiment.

Take Five: Charging into the second half  Reuters India

Take Five: Charging into the second half  Reuters

Surging volumes, massive margin borrowings and a deluge of foreign money this week in China's stock markets are pointing to another sizable run-up in share prices in the second half of 2020.

China stocks rose for a fourth straight session on Friday, with the blue-chip index scaling a five-year high on hopes of recovery in the world's second largest economy as Beijing rolled out more stimulus.

Tentative signs of recovery in Ireland's economy means it is likely to shrink by 9% this year if further stringent measures to contain the coronavirus are avoided but almost 14% if they are reimposed, the country's central bank said on Friday.

China's blue chip index near 2-1/2-year high on stimulus, Hong Kong up  Reuters

Emerging market currencies will likely give back recent gains if a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic continues in the second half of the year, driving foreign exchange flows to the safer U.S. dollar, a Reuters poll of market strategists showed.

Germany's parliamentary budget committee gave the green light to a second supplementary budget on Wednesday to finance a bumper stimulus package aimed at helping Europe's biggest economy recover from the impact of the coronavirus.

Albania's central bank held its benchmark rate at a record low 0.5% on Wednesday and promised a stimulative policy to help the economy emerge from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Australian shares started the financial year on a positive note as investors pinned hopes on fresh stimulus measures, though concerns about further lockdown restrictions in the country's second-most populous state capped gains on Wednesday.

Australian shares started the financial year on a positive note as investors pinned hopes on fresh stimulus measures, though concerns about further lockdown restrictions in the country's second-most populous state capped gains on Wednesday.

British midcaps gain as investors hope for post-pandemic recovery  Reuters UK

Asian stocks struggled for headway on Wednesday as the second half of the year got underway, with improving economic data offset by worries that surging coronavirus cases in the United States could derail the world's recovery before it properly begins.

Australian shares traded higher on Wednesday, boosted by hopes for further stimulus measures to prop up a pandemic-hit economy, although gains were capped by fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections.

Australian home prices slipped for a second month in June as coronavirus lockdowns and rising unemployment cooled a once red-hot market, though a sharp rebound in sales was a positive for economic activity.

Australian shares were set for a slightly downbeat start to the third quarter on Wednesday, as fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections once again subdued optimism around further stimulus measures to support the economy. The local share price inde…

Funds that rode the market's rally to generate the highest second-quarter returns included those invested in assets such as mining stocks, energy and technology.

Funds that rode the market's rally to generate the highest second-quarter returns included those invested in assets such as mining stocks, energy and technology.

The German 10-year Bund yield held steady around the one-month low it touched last week as traders debated whether the stimulus from the European Central Bank was adequate protection against a second wave of coronavirus infections.

RT @EurasiaGroup: Despite forecasts, oil consumption in China & India is expected to rise in coming months. Our experts say, "demand growt…

Despite forecasts, oil consumption in China & India is expected to rise in coming months. Our experts say, "demand growth may get a boost in the second half if Beijing introduces new stimulus measures to bolster economic expansion." @scottdisavino https://t.co/V1kUcp2Lca

RT @PantheonResour1: “China simply cannot afford not to do additional stimulus measures, so we’re still looking for demand to recover in th…

RT @aeberman12: “China simply cannot afford not to do additional stimulus measures, so we’re still looking for demand to recover in the sec…

“China simply cannot afford not to do additional stimulus measures, so we’re still looking for demand to recover in the second half.” --Ole Hansen, Saxo Bank https://t.co/IB1GBjop73 #energy #OOTT #oilandgas #WTI #CrudeOil #fintwit #OPEC #Commodities

“China simply cannot afford not to do additional stimulus measures, so we’re still looking for demand to recover in the second half.” --Ole Hansen, Saxo Bank https://t.co/BxdoG5q6lM #akrdc #PANR #oil $PANR $PTHRF $pthrf

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As part of the second phase of the Covid-19 Economic Stimulus Package, the then government, led by Dr. Keith Mitchell held discussions with the manager of Flow Grenada to provide low-cost internet to 1,500 families in need to assist their children with their education. https://t.co/7xAHkFjv3C

One week from today I am going through and another surgery in my back. This one’s going to be from top to bottom and they’re putting a second lead on the stimulus unit in my back that I have now and they really work to keeping pain down and less medication

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To boost the second largest economy that is #China itself, #China is considering a broad package. https://t.co/UWDVKqn4yj

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RT @JonMunitz: The average member of Congress is a millionaire, they can survive waiting as long as they’d like on a stimulus bill. The be…

As part of the work to secure a second water source, Lincoln will use $120 million in federal stimulus dollars to expand and upgrade the city's existing system. https://t.co/OJOvlJGd37

Oil Retreats as Investors Disappointed With China Stimulus Plans https://t.co/kmuR5QflOx

Oil Retreats as Investors Disappointed With China Stimulus Plans https://t.co/VAuGB6EVvI

Could someone explain what is new in this alleged stimulus package -- as of May 2022 restrictions on buying a second home were being relaxed across the country. And the new round of infrastructure spending was already announced at March's NPC.... https://t.co/uTSNSICSU9

RT @barronsonline: The reduction of a seven-day rate by the People’s Bank of China could be the first of a series of stimulus to get the se…

RT @ClydeCommods: Iron ore is engaging in a familiar dance of flitting between hopes of more, and effective, economic stimulus in #China, a…

RT @ClydeCommods: Iron ore is engaging in a familiar dance of flitting between hopes of more, and effective, economic stimulus in #China, a…

RT @marketsday: #China Plans New Spending Drive, Other Stimulus To Revive Flagging Economy - WSJ - Officials Consider Issuing $140B Of Spe…

RT @MrQianHuZi: Loaded up on second round of BABA calls betting on further government stimulus. These are now printing in light of medium-t…

RT @zerohedge: *China Plans New Spending Drive, Other Stimulus to Revive Flagging Economy *Officials Consider Issuing $140BN of Special Bo…

RT @zerohedge: *China Plans New Spending Drive, Other Stimulus to Revive Flagging Economy *Officials Consider Issuing $140BN of Special Bo…

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