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Asia tracks Wall St rally ahead of run of data, Fed decision
Asia tracks Wall St rally ahead of run of data, Fed decision
Economy
by  AFP

Stocks tracked Wall Street higher and the dollar retreated Tuesday as traders awaited a bumper round of market-moving events, starting with the release of US inflation data later today. As well as the CPI figures, traders are also awaiting the release of data on US producer prices, retail sales and manufacturing.

South Africa to build new nuclear plants: govt
South Africa to build new nuclear plants: govt
Economy
by  AFP

South Africa, battling crippling power blackouts, plans to add 2,500 megawatts of new nuclear generation, the government announced Tuesday. He said South Africa had already asked "different vendors" for proposals.