TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Japan's economy is expected to expand 1.4% in 2023, faster than a 1.0% rise last year, as the removal of pandemic curbs boosts consumption, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, while warning that inflationary pressures were mounting.

Japan's economy is expected to expand 1.4% this year, faster than a 1.0% rise in 2022, as removal of pandemic curbs boost consumption, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.

Albertsons Companies topped Wall Street expectations for quarterly profit and revenue on Tuesday, on the back of steady demand for groceries and pocket-friendly private label brands.

(Reuters) -U.S. industrial conglomerate 3M Co on Tuesday raised its full-year profit forecast and reported better-than-expected quarterly results after a $10.3 billion environment charge, sending its shares up nearly 3% before the bell.

Italian bank UniCredit is set to report sharply higher revenue on Wednesday from a year ago as it continues to benefit from higher interest rates - but its exposure to Russia is drawing increased regulatory scrutiny.

(Reuters) -U.S. industrial conglomerate 3M Co on Tuesday raised its full-year profit forecast, benefiting from higher prices and cost-cut measures including significant layoffs.