Sunday, May 31, 2015
China's factories slow to respond to stimulus, South Korea exports dive
(Reuters) - China's manufacturing sector showed scant signs of picking up in May as demand stayed stubbornly weak, while exports in South Korea suffered their biggest annual drop since the global financial crisis, grim readings which prompted calls for bolder stimulus measures.
China factories scrabble for growth in May, export demand shrinks
BEIJING (Reuters) - Growth in China's giant factory sector edged up to a six-month high in May but export demand shrank again, prompting companies to shed jobs and keeping alive worries about a protracted economic slowdown, a government survey showed on Monday.
US anti-terror spying powers expire
US anti-terror provisions that allow security services to bulk collect phone data expire after the Senate fails to reach a deal.
Patriot Act provisions expired
At 12:01 a.m. Monday, the U.S. will find itself with fewer tools to investigate terrorism. FULL STORY
‘Devious Defecator’ Case Tests Genetics Law
A company’s use of DNA tests to investigate employee wrongdoing ran afoul of a genetic nondiscrimination act.
EU's Oettinger says Greece deal still possible this week
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's EU Commissioner Guenter Oettinger said on Monday it might still be possible for Greece and its creditors to reach a deal this week.
Patriot Act provisions are expiring
At 12:01 a.m. Monday, the U.S. will find itself with fewer tools to investigate terrorism. FULL STORY
Japan May final manufacturing PMI 50.9, back in expansion after rocky April
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturing activity expanded in May for the first time in two months as domestic orders and output rose, suggesting the economy may be grinding higher again after faltering in April.
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