Category: poll

Analysts See Ukrainian Inflation Rising Further in September

KYIV—Ukrainian inflation probably accelerated further in September, fuelled by rocketing gas prices on external markets, but it may slow down by the end of 2021 thanks to government and central bank measures, a Reuters monthly poll showed on Thursday. According to the median forecast of Ukrainian analysts, September inflation reached 10.7 percent year-on-year from 10.2 percent…


Taiwan September Exports Set to Rise for 15th Straight Month: Poll

TAIPEI—Taiwan’s exports likely rose for a 15th straight month in September, a Reuters poll showed, boosted by strong demand for electronic goods as the global economy traces its path back to recovery. Taiwan, a global hub for chip production and a key Apple Inc. supplier, is one of Asia’s major exporters of technology goods, and…


Japan Factory Output Seen Down Again in August on Supply Chain Disruption: Poll

TOKYO—Japan’s factory output likely fell again in August as the country’s manufacturing sector faced supply chain disruptions driven by a global chip shortage and the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant in Southeast Asia. Retail sales also likely eased in August after a sharp rise in July, according to the poll, underscoring the fragility of…


Delta Darkens US Third-Quarter Growth Views, Fed Taper Announcement Expected in November: Poll

BENGALURU—The U.S. economic rebound has been dented in Q3, partly on the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant, with economists in a Reuters poll also pushing their expectations back to November for when the Federal Reserve announces an impending policy shift. Like in most countries, the U.S. economy is facing global supply chain disruptions due…


Japan Firms See Economy Recovering to Pre-COVID-19 Level in FY2022: Poll

TOKYO—A majority of Japanese firms say the world’s third-largest economy will recover to pre-pandemic levels in fiscal 2022, a Reuters poll showed, with many anticipating they will continue to face COVID-19 pains until next year or later. The Corporate Survey results underscored a cautious view of Japan Inc on the economy, which stood in contrast…


Metro Offering Free Rides for Today’s Gubernatorial Recall Election

LOS ANGELES—Metro is offering free rides on its trains and bike-share system today, joining already free buses, to ensure people can cast their ballots in the gubernatorial recall election. Train rides will be free from midnight to 11:50 p.m. Metro buses are already running fare-free during the pandemic. Metro’s Bike Share system will offer free…


Truth About Bridging the Great Divide in California Politics | James Lacy

Fires, crime, homelessness, drought, COVID-19, the recall election, housing, education, jobs, energy—the list of California’s problems goes on and on. And California appears to have a lot of political division also. My guest is Jim Lacy, author of the best-seller “Taxifornia” and LA radio talk show host, who says recent polls show voters may not…


Over Half of Americans Favor Defending Taiwan If China Invades: Poll

The majority of the American public supports a range of U.S. policies in support of Taiwan, including its independence and sending troops to the self-ruled island if China invades, according to a recent poll. For the first time, a slim majority (52 percent) of Americans now favor sending U.S. troops to defend Taiwan according to…


More Than Half of Americans Favor Defending Taiwan If China Invades: Poll

The majority of the American public supports a range of U.S. policies in support of Taiwan, including the acknowledgment of its independence and sending troops to the self-ruled island if China invades, according to a recent poll. For the first time, a slim majority (52 percent) of Americans now favor sending U.S. troops to defend…


New Rasmussen Poll: Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Anti-Police Attitudes

A Rasmussen survey released Tuesday showed that a majority of likely voters reject anti-police attitudes. One question asked participants their thoughts on a statement made by Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) during a CBS interview last week. Bush said that “Defunding the police has to happen, we need to defund the police and put that money…