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IMF report to influence Brazil Central Bank decision on rate hike

IMF report to influence Brazil Central Bank decision on rate hike

Brazil's recession is deepening, says a new IMF report.

India launches 5th navigation satellite

India launches 5th navigation satellite

The IRNSS space system, comprising seven satellites, would be an Indian version of the American GPS.

Chinese shares surge on Tuesday

Chinese shares surge on Tuesday

Data pointing to slower Chinese economic growth fanned stimulus hopes.

Chinese economy grew 6.9% in 2015

Chinese economy grew 6.9% in 2015

The country's gross domestic product (GDP) reached 67.67 trillion yuan (about $10.3 trillion) in 2015.

Energy, Syria, terrorism focus of Putin-Qatari Emir talks

Energy, Syria, terrorism focus of Putin-Qatari Emir talks

The two countries have backed opposing sides in the Syrian conflict.

Trade, investments high on Xi agenda in Egypt

Trade, investments high on Xi agenda in Egypt

Egypt hopes to get Chinese loan agreements and investments in a number of sectors.

Xi to leave for Iran, SaudiArabia, Egypt visits this week

Xi to leave for Iran, SaudiArabia, Egypt visits this week

China has described the tensions in the Middle East as a threat to world peace.

Buckle up: China’s economic downturn headed for US

Buckle up: China’s economic downturn headed for US

A wide range of indicators point to a difficult year ahead for the U.S. economy, writes Reynolds.

Algeria, China ink $3.3 bn mega port deal

Algeria, China ink $3.3 bn mega port deal

Chinese construction firms have won billions of dollars worth of infrastructure contracts from Algeria in recent years.

US retail sales slow in December

US retail sales slow in December

Analysts fear that despite low prices at the pump, American consumers have preferred to save their money rather than go out shopping.