Macroeconomic News

U.S. small business optimism rises to six-month high

WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - A gauge of confidence for small
[Tue 11:29]

UPDATE 2-Singapore steps up international cooperation on tax evasion

* Singapore to sign OECD convention on tax matters* Tax authority will be able to obtain bank info more easily* Singapore's move is "very significant" - OECD official* Singapore finalising FATCA agreement with United StatesBy Rachel Armstrong and Kevin LimSINGAPORE, May 14 (Reuters) - Singapore, the world's
[Tue 08:49]

COLUMN-Weak yen a boon for investors, not Japan: James Saft

(James Saft is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are
[Tue 04:00]

UK housing demand highest since late 2009, prices rise -RICS

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - Demand for housing in Britain rose to
[Mon 23:01]

TREASURIES-Prices fall as U.S. retail data hint at recovery

* U.S. retail sales in April rose unexpectedly
[Mon 20:57]

WRAPUP 3-U.S. retail sales gain shows some strength in economy

* Sales rise 0.1 percent in April, core sales up 0.5 percent
[Mon 17:37]

REFILE-UPDATE 1-Obama urges UK to wait for EU reforms before deciding on exit

WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
[Mon 17:13]

Obama urges U.K. to wait for EU reforms before deciding to leave

WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
[Mon 16:34]

UK corporate pension scheme deficits top 100 bln stg in April-data

LONDON, May 13 (Reuters) - Pension schemes run by some of
[Mon 15:48]

TREASURIES-Prices fall as U.S. retail data hint at recovery

* U.S. retail sales in April rise unexpectedly
[Mon 14:53]