- + US stocks tread water in thin trade, benchmark US yield ekes out new high—By Stephen Culp and Alden Bentley NEW YORK (Reuters) -Wall Street indexes were mixed on Thursday and U.S. benchmark Treasury yields were hardly change...
- + South Korea’s Shinsegae to set up joint venture with Alibaba International—By Joyce Lee and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean retailer Shinsegae plans to set up a joint venture with Alibaba International, Shinsegae af...
- + Oil prices ease as markets weigh China stimulus hopes—By Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil edged lower on Thursday in light holiday trade as the dollar’s strength offset hopes for additional fiscal...
- + China revises up 2023 GDP, sees little impact on 2024 growth—By Kevin Yao and Ellen Zhang BEIJING (Reuters) – China revised upwards on Thursday the size of its economy by 2.7%, but said the change would ha...
- + World Bank raises China’s GDP forecast for 2024, 2025—(Reuters) – The World Bank raised on Thursday its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, but warned that subdued household...
- + Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares wobble—By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asia shares eased in holiday-thinned trade on Thursday, paring some of their gains from earlier in the week, while the...
- + Nippon Steel pushes deadline to close U.S. Steel deal as Biden decision looms—TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nippon Steel said on Thursday it has extended the closing date for its $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel as U...
- + Pope opens special ‘Holy Door’ for Catholic Jubilee at Rome prison—By Joshua McElwee ROME (Reuters) – Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special R...
- + More than 200,000 homes without power in Bosnia after Balkan snowstorm—SARAJEVO (Reuters) – More than 200,000 homes across Bosnia and Herzegovina were without electricity for a second day on Wednesday, authorities s...
- + Moldova’s parliament passes 2025 budget with deficit at 4% of GDP—KYIV (Reuters) – Moldova’s parliament approved the budget for 2025 with a deficit of 4.05% of gross domestic product (GDP) on Thursday. Bu...
- + Russia’s Rosatom launches wind turbine blade factory replacing Vestas plant—MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom launched a wind turbine blade factory at the location of a plant formerly ow...
- + Navigating the Future of Banking: Insights from Producers Savings Bank—The role of technology in banking has never been more critical, especially as financial institutions navigate an evolving landscape defined by rising ...
- + Exclusive-Mexico central bank could weigh rate cut of 25 or 50 bps in February, deputy governor says—By Ana Isabel Martinez MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s central bank board could discuss a rate cut of either 25 basis points or 50 basis ...
- + Russia: It’s up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties—By Guy Faulconbridge and Vladimir Soldatkin MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia is willing to work with Donald Trump’s incoming administration to improve r...
- + Bosnia’s Serb lawmakers halt EU accession efforts—SARAJEVO (Reuters) -Lawmakers in Bosnia’s Serb Republic regional parliament ordered Serb representatives in state institutions on Wednesday to b...
- + Russian region declares emergency situation as Black Sea oil spill fallout widens—MOSCOW (Reuters) – Authorities in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Wednesday declared a region-wide emergency, saying that oil was st...
- + Spain’s industrial prices rise 0.9% year-on-year in November—MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish industrial prices rose 0.9% in the 12 months through November, after a 3.9% decrease in the 12 months through October...
- + Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president facing impeachment?—By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became South Korea’s acting president after Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, is...
- + Russia’s VTB buys nationalised agriculture firm—\MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s second-largest lender, VTB, has acquired an agricultural company in southern Russia, which was nationalised a...
- + South Korea’s Shinsegae to set up joint venture with Alibaba International—By Joyce Lee and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean retailer Shinsegae plans to set up a joint venture with Alibaba International, Shinsegae af...
- + BYD contractor denies ‘slavery-like conditions’ claims by Brazilian authorities—SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Jinjiang Group, a contractor for Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, said on Thursday Brazilian authorities’ portray...
- + Pope opens special ‘Holy Door’ for Catholic Jubilee at Rome prison—By Joshua McElwee ROME (Reuters) – Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special R...
- + Kazakhstan’s senate chief: cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash unknown for now—ASTANA (Reuters) – Kazakhstan’s senate chairman said on Thursday that the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash was still unknown. ...
- + China revises up 2023 GDP to $17.73 trln, rules out impact on 2024 figure—BEIJING (Reuters) -China revised upwards its 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) by 2.7% to 129.4 trillion yuan ($17.73 trillion), a top statistics offi...
- + Japan’s Nippon Steel extends closing date for U.S. Steel acquisition—TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nippon Steel said on Thursday it has extended the closing period for its $15 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, exp...
- + Signify ordered by court to recall products infringing on patents, Seoul Semiconductor says—SEOUL (Reuters) – Signify, the world’s biggest lighting maker, has been ordered by a German court to recall and destroy some of its produc...
- + Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares wobble—By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asia shares eased in holiday-thinned trade on Thursday, paring some of their gains from earlier in the week, while the...
- + Russia’s inflation reaches 9.5% this year, weekly data shows—MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s inflation has reached 9.5% this year, according to new weekly data showing that the consumer price index rose ...
- + World bank raises China’s GDP forecast for 2024, 2025—(Reuters) – The World Bank on Thursday said it raised its forecasts for China’s gross domestic product growth for 2024 and 2025 to account...
- + Alibaba nears $4 billion JV deal with S.Korea’s E-Mart, Bloomberg News reports—(Reuters) -Alibaba Group is nearing a deal to merge its South Korean operations with E-Mart’s e-commerce platform in a transaction that would va...
- + China, Japan foreign ministers agree visit, security dialogue—By Liz Lee and Sakura Murakami BEIJING/TOKYO (Reuters) -Talks between China and Japan’s foreign ministers in Beijing have paved way for Japan to...
- + Soccer-Man City in danger of missing Champions League, says Guardiola—(Reuters) – Manchester City are at risk of missing out on next season’s Champions League due to their recent dip in form, manager Pep Guar...
- + More than 200,000 homes without power in Bosnia after Balkan snowstorm—Mainly in northwestern and central Bosnia, towns and villages suffered ongoing power outages, the country’s two power utilities said. The snowfa...
- + Finland investigates outage of undersea power link to Estonia, Finnish PM says—OSLO (Reuters) – Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Wednesday authorities in his country were investigating an undersea power c...
- + King Charles thanks medics for his and Kate’s cancer care—By Michael Holden and Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) – King Charles thanked the medics who have cared for him and his daughter-in-law Kate, a...
- + Japan’s comedian-turned-investor launches fund with ex-Goldman ‘stock geek’—By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO (Reuters) – On the face of it, the duo hardly seem fit to inspire confidence as the brains behind Japan’s newest...
- + Santa Claus global flight to deliver presents underway—By Keith Coffman Santa Claus took off early Christmas Eve aboard his reindeer-powered sleigh to deliver presents around the world. That is according t...
- + China extends EU brandy anti-dumping investigation by three months—BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s commerce ministry said on Wednesday it would extend its anti-dumping investigation into brandy originating from the E...
- + Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares get festive lift—By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asia shares rose slightly in holiday-thinned trade on Thursday, extending gains from earlier in the week with l...
- + Oil prices edge higher on hopes for more China stimulus—By Yuka Obayashi and Emily Chow TOKYO (Reuters) -Oil prices edged higher on Thursday in thin holiday trading, driven by hopes for additional fiscal st...
- + Thriving in Uncertainty: How IA Is Turning Challenges to Sustained Growth for Financial Services—Rob Paisley, Strategic Industry Director, Global Team Lead,SS&C Blue Prism In a world gripped by economic uncertainty, financial services (FSI) or...
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- + London stocks gain on Christmas Eve, Vistry falls on profit warning—(Reuters) -The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 rose for a second day on Tuesday in thin trading volumes ahead of the Christmas break, while shares in ho...
- + Energy, mining stocks lead gains in Europe’s holiday-thinned trade—By Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -Europe’s main stocks index rose on Tuesday, with mining and energy stocks leading gains amid light trading volumes a...
- + France extends Olympics surveillance measures to Christmas market—By Layli Foroudi and Juliette Jabkhiro PARIS (Reuters) – The first time French police informed the Chechen refugee that he was prohibited from l...
- + Retail investors buy Novo dip after disappointing weight-loss drug data—By Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) – U.S. retail investor fund flows into Novo Nordisk surged 32-fold on Friday, as the Danish drugmaker’s weaker-...
- + Oil prices rise in thin pre-holiday trade—By Laila Kearney and Paul Carsten NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were up on Tuesday, reversing the prior session’s losses on a brightenin...
- + Punters throng London’s historic Christmas meat auction—By Yann Tessier LONDON (Reuters) – Meat traders flung cheap turkeys to the highest bidders in a public auction at London’s historic Smithf...
- + Analysis-Honda, Nissan tie-up requires something neither can spare: time—By David Dolan TOKYO (Reuters) – Honda and Nissan expect big benefits from their potential merger to create the world’s third-largest auto...
- + Snowfall leaves thousands without power in Bosnia, halts traffic—SARAJEVO (Reuters) – Heavy snowfall left thousands of homes without power across Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday, blocking roads and disruptin...
- + The barnacle, Spaniards’ favourite Christmas dish, imperilled by climate change—By Leonardo Benassatto and Nacho Doce CORME, Spain (Reuters) – On the craggy rocks on northwestern Spain’s treacherous Costa da Morte (Dea...
- + Exclusive-China plans record $411 billion special treasury bond issuance next year, sources say—(Reuters) -Chinese authorities have agreed to issue 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) worth of special treasury bonds next year, two sources said, which ...
- + American Airlines resumes flights after brief grounding ahead of busy Christmas travel—By Utkarsh Shetti, Abhijith Ganapavaram and David Shepardson (Reuters) -American Airlines said on Tuesday its flights had resumed after a technical gl...
- + UK seeks industry views on electric vehicle sales targets after backlash—By Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) – Britain began a consultation on Tuesday to review rules that force automakers to produce more electric ve...
- + China’s CATL launches EV chassis, flagging safety as top selling point—SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker, on Tuesday launched a new EV chassis that it says ca...
- + Amicorp Group to dispute $1 billion legal claim by Malaysia’s 1MDB for alleged fraud—KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Amicorp Group has said it will dispute a claim for more than $1 billion filed by scandal-hit Malaysian fund 1MDB, denying alle...
- + Oil prices rise in thin pre-Christmas trade—By Paul Carsten LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Tuesday, reversing the prior session’s losses, buoyed by a slightly positive market outlook...
- + Dollar holds firm as US rates outlook still dominates—By Rae Wee and Greta Rosen Fondahn SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar defended its recent dominance on Tuesday in a holiday-lined week, as investors cons...
- + Greece’s former royal family regains citizenship, surname De Gréce—By Renee Maltezou ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s former royal family has been granted Greek citizenship and pledged loyalty to the republic i...
- + 5 Types of Business Insurance Essential for Small Businesses—Managing a small business involves unique challenges and unpredictable situations. While entrepreneurs focus on growth and customer satisfaction, prot...
- + Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid—(Reuters) – It’s a simple but brutal equation: The number of people going hungry or otherwise struggling around the world is rising, while the a...
- + UK seeks industry views on electric vehicle sales targets after backlash—By Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) – Britain began a consultation on Tuesday to review rules that force automakers to produce more electric ve...
- + European shares rise, dollar supported by higher bond yields—By Samuel Indyk and Rae Wee LONDON (Reuters) -European shares edged up on Tuesday, though moves were subdued in a holiday-curtailed week, while the U....
- + London stocks rise in holiday-shortened session; Vistry drops on profit warning—(Reuters) – The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 extended gains on Tuesday in thin trading volumes ahead of a Christmas break, while Vistry dropped...
- + Soccer-Fernandez thriving at Chelsea after getting to grips with Maresca’s positional demands—(Reuters) – Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez struggled to live up to his hefty price tag following his arrival at the club in January last year...
- + Travel and leisure, energy stocks lead gains in Europe’s holiday-thinned trade—By Ankika Biswas (Reuters) – Europe’s main stocks index opened higher on Tuesday, with travel and leisure and energy stocks leading gains ...
- + Exclusive-China plans record $411 billion special treasury bond issuance next year, sources say—(Reuters) -Chinese authorities have agreed to issue 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) worth of special treasury bonds next year, two sources said, which ...
- + The barnacle, Spaniards’ favourite Christmas dish, imperilled by climate change—By Leonardo Benassatto and Nacho Doce CORME, Spain (Reuters) – On the craggy rocks on northwestern Spain’s treacherous Costa da Morte (Dea...
- + China’s CATL launches EV chassis, flagging safety as top selling point—SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker, on Tuesday launched a new EV chassis that it says ca...
- + Hong Kong offers bounties for six more democrats in security squeeze—By James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong offered bounties of HK$1 million ($128,728) on Tuesday for six more pro-democracy campaigners deemed t...
- + China to ramp up fiscal support for consumption next year—BEIJING (Reuters) – China will ramp up fiscal support for consumption next year by raising pensions and medical insurance subsidies for resident...
- + China takes steps against Canada institutions, individuals over Uyghurs, Tibet—BEIJING (Reuters) -China said it was taking countermeasures against two Canadian institutions and 20 people involved in human rights issues concerning...
- + Chile files environmental charges against Anglo American copper mine—By Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Chile’s environmental regulator has filed four charges against the major Los Bronces copper mine, controll...
- + BBVA gets approval to take over Sabadell’s Mexican businesses—By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -BBVA said on Monday that Mexico’s competition authority had given its approval for the Spanish bank to take in...
- + Arcadium Lithium shareholders approve $6.7 billion Rio Tinto deal—(Reuters) -Arcadium Lithium said on Monday its shareholders have voted in favor of a $6.7 billion sale to Australian mining giant Rio Tinto. Shares of...
- + Trump previews combative foreign policy with threats to Panama, Greenland—By Gram Slattery and Tim Reid WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s surprise threat to retake control of the Panama Canal an...
- + Exclusive-TPG in talks to acquire solar firm Altus Power, sources say—By David French NEW YORK (Reuters) -Buyout firm TPG’s climate investment arm is in talks to acquire Altus Power, a provider of solar power to co...
- + Oil prices ease on surplus concerns, dollar strength—By Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices edged lower on Monday in thin trade ahead of the Christmas holiday on concerns about a supply surplus nex...
- + Exclusive-Microsoft works to add non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot products, sources say—By Anna Tong and Krystal Hu Microsoft has been working on adding internal and third-party artificial intelligence models to power its flagship AI prod...
- + Xerox to buy printer maker Lexmark from Chinese owners in $1.5 billion deal—By Jaspreet Singh and Aditya Soni (Reuters) -Office equipment manufacturer Xerox has agreed to buy Chinese-owned printer and printing software maker L...
- + UK’s FTSE 100 starts holiday-shortened week higher—(Reuters) -Britain’s benchmark FTSE 100 kicked off a holiday-shortened week on a higher note on Monday, while investors analysed data that showe...
- + Euro zone bond yields rise to one-month high—By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) -Euro zone government bond yields rose to their highest level in around a month on Monday as investors continued t...
- + Apple approaches $4 trillion valuation as investors bet on AI momentum—By Shashwat Chauhan and Medha Singh (Reuters) -Apple is closing in on a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, powered by investors cheering pro...
- + Romanian coalition government secures parliament confidence vote—BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Social Democrat Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu’s new coalition government won a parliamentary confidence vote on Monday and ...
- + UK insurer Aviva to shed up to 2,300 jobs in $4.65 billion Direct Line deal—By Chandini Monnappa and Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) -British insurer Aviva could cut up to 2,300 jobs as it takes over smaller rival Direct Line ...
- + Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp to sell Foxtel to Britain’s DAZN for $2.1 billion—By Scott Murdoch, Anousha Sakoui and Chandini Monnappa SYDNEY (Reuters) -News Corp has agreed to sell its Australian cable TV unit Foxtel to British-o...
- + Factbox-What does Len Blavatnik’s streaming platform DAZN do?—(Reuters) – Sports streaming platform DAZN has agreed to buy News Corp’s Australian cable TV unit Foxtel for A$3.4 billion ($2 billion) in...
- + Russia calls gas sales to Europe ‘complicated’ as deal with Ukraine nears end—MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Monday the situation with European countries that buy its gas through a transit deal via Ukraine was very complicated...
- + Italy demands full disclosure from UniCredit over BPM bid, sources say—By Giuseppe Fonte and Valentina Za ROME (Reuters) – Italy wants UniCredit to disclose full terms of its proposed takeover of smaller rival Banco...
- + Exclusive-Synopsys’ $35 billion Ansys acquisition to be approved in EU, sources say—By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -U.S. chip design software company Synopsys is set to win conditional EU antitrust approval for its $35 billion buy...
- + New French government set to be named later on Monday—PARIS (Reuters) -France’s new government is set to be named later on Monday evening, the presidency said in a statement, as centrist prime minis...
- + Sterling struggles to regain steam against dollar—By Greta Rosen Fondahn (Reuters) – Sterling looked lacklustre against the dollar on Monday as a survey reported a decline in domestic UK busines...
- + Portugal’s property deals hit record, adding to shortage of affordable homes—LISBON (Reuters) – The value of Portuguese homes that changed hands in the third quarter rose 28% to a record 9.05 billion euros ($1.04 billion)...
- + Brace! Risks stack up for the global economy in 2025—By Mark John (Reuters) – No sooner had the global economy started to put the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic behind it than a whole new set o...
- + Volkswagen shares fall as markets struggles to digest unions deal—By Ozan Ergenay and Andrey Sychev (Reuters) – Volkswagen shares were down 3% in early trade on Monday with analysts citing uncertainty about the...
- + Euro zone bond yields rise to one-month high—By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) -Euro zone government bond yields rose to their highest level in around a month on Monday as investors continued t...
- + King Charles to deliver Christmas message from former hospital chapel—LONDON (Reuters) – King Charles will deliver his traditional Christmas Day message from a former hospital chapel, Buckingham Palace said on Mond...
- + Factbox-Europe’s embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffs—(Reuters) -Automotive companies across Europe have announced plant closures and big layoffs as they struggle with weak demand, high costs, competition...
- + Honda, Nissan aim to merge by 2026 in historic pivot—By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Honda and Nissan are in talks to merge by 2026, they said on Monday, a historic pivot for Japan’s auto...
- + Stocks rally as investors cheer US inflation relief—By Amanda Cooper and Wayne Cole LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Global shares were boosted on Monday by a U.S. inflation reading offering some hope fo...
- + Xerox to buy printer maker Lexmark from Chinese owners in $1.5 billion deal—(Reuters) – Office equipment manufacturer Xerox will buy Chinese-owned printer and printing software maker Lexmark International in a $1.5 billi...
- + Greenland is not for sale, its leader says in response to Trump—COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Greenland is not for sale, its elected leader said on Monday, responding to comments made by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump r...
- + Oil prices stable on Monday as data offsets surplus concerns—By Robert Harvey LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices stabilised on Monday after losses last week as lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data offset investors&...
- + Spanish government extends energy windfall tax by decree—MADRID (Reuters) -The Spanish government has issued a decree extending a temporary tax on energy companies into 2025, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez sai...
- + Apple approaches $4 trillion valuation as investors bet on AI momentum—By Shashwat Chauhan and Medha Singh (Reuters) – Apple is closing in on a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, powered by investors cheer...
- + Rome completes marquee project in contentious city overhaul for Catholic Holy Year—By Joshua McElwee ROME (Reuters) – Rome has completed the most ambitious of thousands of construction works that have disrupted daily life in th...
- + Stocks rally as investors cheer US inflation relief—By Amanda Cooper and Wayne Cole LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Global shares were boosted on Monday by a U.S. inflation reading offering some hope fo...
- + Italian watchdog investigates Telecom Italia contract with former network arm—MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s antitrust watchdog has opened an investigation into the business relationship between Telecom Italia (TIM) and FiberCop...
- + Sterling struggles to regain steam against dollar—By Greta Rosen Fondahn (Reuters) – Sterling looked lacklustre against the dollar on Monday as a survey reported a decline in domestic UK busines...
- + Dutch discover rare 500-year old wooden shoe—By Hilde Verweij AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The Dutch are known worldwide for their wooden shoes, but the recent rare discovery of a 500-year-old one...
- + Volkswagen shares fall as markets struggles to digest unions deal—By Ozan Ergenay and Andrey Sychev (Reuters) – Volkswagen shares were down 3% in early trade on Monday with analysts citing uncertainty about the...
- + Equinor raises Orsted stake to 10%, as planned—OSLO (Reuters) – Equinor said on Monday it has bought an additional stake of 0.2% in Danish energy group Orsted, raising its ownership to 10%, i...
- + BNP Paribas signs €5.1bn share purchase agreement for Axa IM—BNP Paribas has formally signed the previously announced €5.1bn ($5.3bn) share purchase agreement for Axa Investment Managers. Axa and BNP Paribas Car...
- + No French government before Monday evening, presidency says—PARIS (Reuters) – France’s new government will not be announced before Monday evening to take into account a day of mourning for cyclone-h...
- + Euro edges down, dollar hovers around two-year high—By Ankur Banerjee and Greta Rosen Fondahn SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The euro edged lower against the dollar on Monday, while markets continued to digest th...
- + Norway’s wealth fund invests $977 million to take 100% ownership of eight US properties—OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s sovereign wealth fund said on Monday it has acquired additional stakes of 50.1% in eight office properties in Bo...
- + Swiss business gets Christmas bonus from EU trade deal—By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss business welcomed a new deal to overhaul the country’s relationship with the European Union, bring...
- + STOXX 600 inches lower at start of Christmas week; Novo Nordisk surges—By Ankika Biswas (Reuters) – Europe’s STOXX 600 was slightly down at the start of a holiday-shortened week, after clocking its steepest we...
- + Spain’s Q3 GDP quarterly growth confirmed at 0.8% – final data—(Reuters) – Spain’s gross domestic product grew 0.8% in the third quarter, the country’s National Statistics Institute (INE) said on...
- + German import prices up 0.6% y/y in November—(Reuters) – German import prices grew by 0.6% year on year in November, the statistics office said on Monday. Analysts polled by Reuters had pre...
- + France extends Olympics surveillance measures to Christmas market—By Layli Foroudi and Juliette Jabkhiro PARIS (Reuters) – The first time French police informed the Chechen refugee that he was prohibited from l...
- + France’s L’Oreal acquires Migros’ South Korean cosmetic unit—PARIS (Reuters) – French cosmetics giant L’Oreal said on Monday it had signed a deal with Swiss retailer Migros to buy the latter’s ...
- + UK economy flat-lined in Q3 in new setback for government—LONDON (Reuters) -British economic output failed to grow in the third quarter, official figures showed, adding to the signs of a slowdown at the start...
- + UK insurer Aviva to buy Direct Line in $4.65 billion deal—LONDON (Reuters) – British insurer Aviva has reached an agreement to buy smaller rival Direct Line in a 3.7 billion pound ($4.65 billion) cash-a...
- + Asia shares, risk assets cheer US inflation relief—SYDNEY (Reuters) -Asian shares rallied on Monday after a benign reading on U.S. inflation restored some hope for further policy easing next year, whil...
- + Honda, Nissan aim to close merger talks in June 2025, source says—By Maki Shiraki TOKYO (Reuters) -Honda and Nissan are likely to unveil on Monday a pact to explore a merger by setting up a joint holding company, a p...
- + Lagarde says ECB very close to reaching its inflation goal, FT reports—(Reuters) -European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said the euro zone was getting “very close” to reaching the central ban...
- + Europe’s energy taxes are worsening industry woes, power CEO says—By Kate Abnett and Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Governments hunting for ways to aid Europe’s struggling industries should take aim at ...
- + South Korean opposition threatens to impeach Han over martial law counsel—By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s main opposition party threatened on Monday to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo if he ...
- + Markets in 2024: Wall Street’s high-octane rally keeps investors captive to the US—By Naomi Rovnick, Dhara Ranasinghe and Rodrigo Campos LONDON (Reuters) – Markets that began the year with investors expecting a global stock ral...
- + Malaysia’s 1MDB files legal claim against Amicorp Group seeking over $1 billion for alleged fraud —KUALA LUMPUR – Scandal-hit Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad said on Monday it has filed a legal claim of more than $1 billion a...
- + Brace! Risks stack up for the global economy in 2025—By Mark John (Reuters) – No sooner had the global economy started to put the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic behind it than a whole new set o...
- + Inflation, elections and war dominated 2024—By Simon Robinson (Reuters) – Inflation dropped in most economies around the world in 2024, but voters didn’t care. Angered by the hefty ramp-up...
- + Irish consumer sentiment holds steady ahead of Christmas—DUBLIN (Reuters) – Irish consumer sentiment softened slightly in December as increased concerns about the economic outlook were offset by easing...
- + UK business morale falls to 2024 low but pay growth strong, surveys show—LONDON (Reuters) – British business confidence fell to its lowest level of 2024 in December but employers were a bit more optimistic about the w...
- + Australia’s Telstra sells most of its Foxtel stake to DAZN—(Reuters) – Australian telecom firm Telstra said on Monday it had sold a 35% stake in Australian cable TV and streaming unit Foxtel to British s...
- + Asia shares rally on US inflation relief—SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares rallied on Monday after a benign reading on U.S. inflation restored some hope for further policy easing next yea...
- + Dollar steady after benign US inflation eases worries over rates—By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar was steady on Monday after U.S. inflation data showed only a modest rise last month, easing s...
- + Seeing low-income consumers squeezed, retailers target $10 and under gifts—By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK (Reuters) – Retailers including Target and Walmart are stocking shelves with more toys and gifts such as Barbies th...
- + SoftwareOne to buy Norway’s Crayon in $1.4 billion Microsoft-focused takeover—By Paul Arnold and Tristan Veyet ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss technology firm SoftwareOne said on Thursday it had agreed to buy Crayon Group in a stock and...
- + UK’s FTSE 100 set for worst week in 16 months—(Reuters) – UK’s FTSE 100 touched an over one-month low on Friday, led by declines in personal goods and bank shares, with the main stock ...
- + EU deal and Trump tariff threats bolster Mercosur trade talks—By Lisandra Paraguassu and Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil expects the South American trade bloc Mercosur to speed up more free trade negoti...
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- + Sterling set to end week in red against dollar as outlooks diverge—By Greta Rosen Fondahn (Reuters) – Sterling held up against the dollar on Friday but was set to end the week lower after coming under pressure f...
- + Italy fines OpenAI over ChatGPT privacy rules breach—By Elvira Pollina and Alvise Armellini MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s data protection agency said on Friday it fined ChatGPT maker OpenAI 15 million e...
- + UK finance minister to visit China in January to revive regular economic talks, sources say—By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) – Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves will visit China for two days in January to revive high-level eco...
- + Florence’s landmark passageway over Ponte Vecchio reopens to public—By Cristiano Corvino and Alvise Armellini FLORENCE (Reuters) – A Renaissance-era raised passageway that connects Florence’s Uffizi Galleri...
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- + UK retailers report gloomy run-up to Christmas, CBI says—LONDON (Reuters) – British retailers reported a weak run-up to the Christmas holidays with sales falling again and businesses worrying about hig...
- + Hungary’s parliament backs 2025 budget plan, deficit target seen at risk—By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s parliament approved Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 2025 budget on Friday, shrugging...
- + Turmoil at Colombia’s Ecopetrol raises profit fears ahead of US investment decision—By Nelson Bocanegra BARRANCABERMEJA, Colombia (Reuters) – Alleged interference by Colombian President Gustavo Petro in majority state-owned Ecop...
- + Factbox-Swiss findings on the Credit Suisse collapse—ZURICH (Reuters) – Switzerland on Friday published a long-awaited parliamentary report into last year’s collapse of Credit Suisse, an even...
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- + Italy business morale picks up in December but consumers more downbeat—ROME (Reuters) -Morale among Italian businesses and consumers moved in opposite directions in December, data showed on Friday, with sentiment among fi...
- + After Northvolt, Europe’s battery hopes rely heavily on China—By Nick Carey VODERADY, Slovakia (Reuters) – Northvolt’s financial collapse has not entirely crushed Europe’s dream of developing it...
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- + Malaysia to resume hunt for Flight MH370, 10 years after it vanished—By Ashley Tang and Mandy Leong KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight M...
- + Fog and smog push Sarajevo towards top of world pollution charts—By Amel Emric and Daria Sito-Sucic SARAJEVO (Reuters) – A blanket of fog and smog descended on the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo this week, reduci...
- + UK consumers cautiously shop more after pre-budget slump—By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales rose by a weaker-than-expected 0.2% in November, according to official data which suggeste...
- + UK borrows less than expected in November but Reeves still under pressure—By Andy Bruce (Reuters) -Britain ran a smaller-than-expected budget deficit last month as a past lull in inflation pushed down interest paid on govern...
- + Credit Agricole buys remainder of Caceis custody and asset JV from Santander—MADRID (Reuters) -Credit Agricole agreed to buy Santander’s 30.5% stake in custody and asset servicing entity Caceis, the banks said, in a deal ...
- + German producer prices rise unexpectedly in November—(Reuters) – German producer prices rose unexpectedly in November, increasing by 0.1% on the year, the federal statistics office reported on Frid...
- + Luxury labels bulk up on lower-priced goods to appeal to middle-class shoppers—By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) – Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-...
- + Private equity faces an exit problem in Europe as bigger deals beckon—By Emma-Victoria Farr and Andres Gonzalez LONDON (Reuters) – Private equity funds in Europe, even though flush with cash, are thinking twice abo...
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- + Oil falls on demand growth concerns, robust dollar—By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Friday on worries about demand growth in 2025, especially in top crude importer China, putting ...
- + U.S. crude exports to Europe expected to fall in Jan as shipping economics weaken—By Georgina McCartney, Arathy Somasekhar and Enes Tunagur HOUSTON/LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. crude oil exports to northwest Europe are likely to sl...
- + UK car manufacturing hits 44-year low in November, industry data shows—(Reuters) – UK car manufacturing hit its lowest November output since 1980, as the industry grapples with the shift to zero-emission vehicles an...
- + German tax revenue rose by 9.0% in November, finance ministry says—By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s federal and state governments’ tax revenue rose 9.0% in November compared with the sa...
- + Jury deliberates in Arm, Qualcomm trial after closing arguments wrap—By Tom Hals (Reuters) -A license dispute between Arm Holdings and Qualcomm went before a jury on Thursday after attorneys from both sides completed cl...
- + French PM hopes to have budget ready by mid-February—PARIS (Reuters) – France’s new prime minister, Francois Bayrou, said on Thursday he hoped to have a budget ready by mid-February, as he ba...
- + Exclusive-Nornickel in talks with Xiamen C&D to shift copper smelting to China—By Polina Devitt and Amy Lv LONDON/BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese conglomerate Xiamen C&D and Russia’s Nornickel are in talks to create a...
- + Fed’s hawkish tilt has emerging markets scurrying to save currencies—By Nimesh Vora and Ankur Banerjee MUMBAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Central banks from Brazil to Indonesia scrambled to defend their struggling currencies o...
- + US presses EU to align methane regulations for LNG—By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. officials doubled down on their appeal to EU counterparts to ensure liquefied natural gas shipm...
- + Worldcoin must delete all iris scan data, watchdog says—MADRID (Reuters) – Sam Altman’s company Worldcoin must delete all iris scanning data collected since the start of the project that has spa...
- + EU opens probe into Liberty Media’s proposed Dorna Sports acquisition—BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission said on Thursday it had opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed 3.5 billion euro ($3.62 billion...
- + German parliament passes tax relief to offset inflation—BERLIN (Reuters) – German lawmakers passed a taxation reform on Thursday to combat the burden on households caused by higher inflation, with app...
- + UK’s FTSE 100 slides after Fed’s cautious stance, BoE holds rates—(Reuters) -Britain’s FTSE 100 dropped to a four-week low on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve projected fewer interest rate cuts than expe...
- + Europe’s STOXX 600 clocks worst day in more than a month after Fed’s hawkish signal—By Sruthi Shankar and Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) -European stocks fell on Thursday, with the benchmark STOXX recording its biggest single-day drop sin...
- + SoftwareOne to buy Norway’s Crayon in $1.4 billion Microsoft-focused takeover—By Paul Arnold and Tristan Veyet ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss technology firm SoftwareOne said on Thursday it had agreed to buy Crayon Group in a stock and...
- + In weight loss battle, Novo and Lilly face growing offensive from licensed copies—By Andrew Silver SHANGHAI (Reuters) – As Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly expand sales of their popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs, cheaper copies...
- + Italy’s Banco BPM strikes deal with unions on 550 hirings, 1,100 early retirements—MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Banco BPM has struck a deal with trade unions on 550 new hirings in exchange for 1,110 voluntary early retiremen...
- + Dollar set to end week on a high, yen at five-month low—By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar was set to cap the week on a strong note on Friday as it was perched near a two-year high bolstered ...
- + Asian shares pinned near three-month lows, dollar towers at 2-yr peak—By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares were pinned near three-month lows on Friday as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data that coul...
- + Labour shortages ease in Germany’s economy, survey shows—By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -Fewer German companies are struggling to fill vacancies due to labour shortages than a year ago, the DIHK Chamber ...
- + Spain’s electricity demand edges up as renewables break records—MADRID (Reuters) -The amount of electricity used in Spain has inched up this year after falling for two consecutive years, with a record 56% coming fr...
- + Even in the euro zone, king cash is about to lose its throne—By Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Cash is close to losing its status as the main means of payment in the euro zone, traditionally one of...
- + Dealmakers eye $4 trillion-plus M&A haul in 2025 on Trump boost—By Anousha Sakoui, Anirban Sen and Kane Wu LONDON/NEW YORK/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Bankers expect global deal volumes to surpass $4 trillion next ...
- + US tariffs would hit Hungary’s growth, boost inflation, central bank says—By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) – New tariffs U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to impose on European Union imports would hit ...
- + Norway keeps rates on hold, eyes three cuts in 2025—OSLO (Reuters) -Norway’s central bank held its policy interest rate unchanged at a 16-year high of 4.50% on Thursday, as expected, and said it n...
- + Spain’s utilities tax suffers defeat in parliament—MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish lawmakers on Thursday voted to eliminate a temporary tax on energy companies in a setback for the minority government...
- + Covestro shareholders accept ADNOC’s XRG takeover offer—(Refiles to correct timing of Egypt JV in paragraph 10) By Yousef Saba DUBAI (Reuters) – XRG, the international investments arm of Abu Dhabi Nat...
- + UK’s FTSE slides to 1-mo low as Fed dampens mood ahead of BoE—(Reuters) – UK’s main FTSE 100 stock index dropped 1% and revisited its near one-month low on Thursday, as the U.S. Federal Reserve’...
- + UK watchdog widens motor finance complaints deadline to December 2025—By Sinead Cruise and Kirstin Ridley LONDON (Reuters) -The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is giving customers who struck historic finance deals to l...
- + German parliament passes tax relief to offset inflation—BERLIN (Reuters) – German lawmakers passed a taxation reform on Thursday to combat the burden on households caused by higher inflation, with app...
- + BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, gives few clues on when it might hike—By Leika Kihara, Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday and its governor offered few clues on h...
- + Behind a potential Honda and Nissan tie-up, the existential threat posed by Chinese EVs—By Kantaro Komiya, Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Some unions are born of necessity, others from convenience. In the case of Honda and NissanR...
- + UK gilt yields jump again after Fed signals go-slow on rate cuts—LONDON (Reuters) -British government bond prices fell sharply on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve shocked global financial markets by signallin...
- + Fed’s hawkish tilt has emerging markets scurrying to save currencies—By Nimesh Vora and Ankur Banerjee MUMBAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Central banks from Brazil to Indonesia scrambled to defend their struggling curre...
- + European stocks tumble after Fed’s hawkish signal—By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -European stocks tumbled on Thursday, on course for their biggest percentage drop in five weeks, as investors fled riskier...
- + Analysis-Italy’s bonds poised for gains at expense of Germany and France in 2025—By Antonella Cinelli and Valentina Consiglio ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s uncharacteristic political stability is likely to boost its governme...
- + German consumer sentiment outlook modest after slight pickup, GfK finds—BERLIN (Reuters) – German consumer sentiment is expected to improve slightly at the start of next year but at a low level as high food and energ...
- + Bank of England to keep rates steady as price pressures linger—By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England looks set to hold interest rates at 4.75% on Thursday, despite signs of a slowing econo...
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- + Behind a potential Honda and Nissan tie-up, the existential threat posed by Chinese EVs—By Kantaro Komiya, Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Some unions are born of necessity, others from convenience. In the case of Honda and NissanR...
- + Netherlands plans to include AI, biotech to investment screening law—AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The Dutch government on Thursday said it aimed to add technologies such as biotech and AI to its investment screening law,...
- + UK’s FTSE slides to 1-mo low as Fed dampens mood ahead of BoE—(Reuters) – UK’s main FTSE 100 stock index dropped 1% and revisited its near one-month low on Thursday, as the U.S. Federal Reserve’...
- + German exports to UK surge amid gold rally, leaving U.S. behind—By Rene Wagner BERLIN (Reuters) – German exports to Britain are growing faster than to any other country among the Group of Twenty (G20) nations...
- + Beyond verification: How can robust validation and standardisation in entity verification drive growth and innovation—By Henry Balani, Global Head of Industry & Regulatory Affairs at Encompass Corporation Banks and financial institutions are consistently look...
- + EssilorLuxottica and Prada extend eyewear licensing agreement—MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Prada and eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica said on Thursday they renewed the licensing agreement for the productio...
- + Fortum to buy renewable power portfolio for $9.4 million—COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Finland’s Fortum said on Thursday it had agreed to buy a project development portfolio for renewable power from Fin...
- + France fines 12 household appliance firms $635 million for price fixing—PARIS (Reuters) – France’s antitrust agency has fined 12 household appliance makers and distributors, including Electrolux, Whirlpool and ...
- + Swedish central bank cuts policy rate, cautious on easing in 2025—By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s central bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 2.50% as expected ...
- + Covestro shareholders accept ADNOC’s XRG takeover offer—(Refiles to correct timing of Egypt JV in paragraph 10) By Yousef Saba DUBAI (Reuters) – XRG, the international investments arm of Abu Dhabi Nat...
- + France says bird flu-free after month without outbreaks—PARIS (Reuters) – France has declared itself to be free of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the absence of new outbreaks for more than a mon...
- + Arianespace announces leadership change from January—(Reuters) – French aerospace company Arianespace, a joint venture between Safran and Airbus under ArianeGroup, on Thursday announced a CEO chang...
- + Fed’s hawkish tilt has emerging markets scurrying to save currencies—By Nimesh Vora and Ankur Banerjee MUMBAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Central banks from Brazil to Indonesia scrambled to defend their struggling curre...
- + European stocks tumble after Fed’s hawkish signal—By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -European stocks tumbled on Thursday, on course for their biggest percentage drop in five weeks, as investors fled riskier...
- + Rio Tinto shareholders call for resolution on review of dual-listed structure—(Reuters) -Activist investor Palliser Capital and over 100 other shareholders on Thursday sought a resolution over a review of Rio Tinto’s dual-...
- + Pound rocked by tough-talking Fed ahead of BoE decision—By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling inched higher on Thursday as it recovered some of its steep losses suffered late on Wednesday whe...
- + Labour shortages ease in Germany’s economy, survey shows—By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – Fewer German companies than in the previous year are struggling to fill vacancies due to labour shortages, ...
- + Italy regulator ends Booking.com probe as commitments ease competition concerns—MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s competition watchdog AGCM closed an investigation into Booking.com as it found commitments offered by the online...
- + UK water bills to rise by 36% to help fix broken sector—By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s water regulator said it would allow bills to rise by just over a third in the next five years to fund...
- + German consumer sentiment outlook modest after slight pickup, GfK finds—BERLIN (Reuters) – German consumer sentiment is expected to improve slightly at the start of next year but at a low level as high food and energ...
- + BOJ keeps rates steady, hawkish board member dissents—By Leika Kihara, Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday but one dissenting board member’s ...
- + Analysis-Italy’s bonds poised for gains at expense of Germany and France in 2025—By Antonella Cinelli and Valentina Consiglio ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s uncharacteristic political stability is likely to boost its governme...
- + Italy’s Treasury, Asterion file binding bid for Telecom Italia subsea unit—ROME (Reuters) – A consortium led by the Italian economy ministry has filed a 700 million euro ($733 million) binding offer for Telecom Italia&#...
- + Analysis-US stocks face headwind from rising yields after Fed signals fewer rate cuts—By Lewis Krauskopf and Suzanne McGee NEW YORK (Reuters) – The rally in U.S. stocks is encountering a fresh hurdle — a potentially problema...
- + Dealmakers eye $4 trillion-plus M&A haul in 2025—By Anirban Sen, Anousha Sakoui and Kane Wu LONDON/NEW YORK/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Top dealmakers expect global mergers and acquisitions (M&A)...
- + European car sales fall in November, led by France and Italy, ACEA says—By Andrey Sychev and Alessandro Parodi (Reuters) – New car sales growth in Europe turned negative again in November, after showing a meagre grow...
- + HSBC to cut best lending rate in Hong Kong by 12.5 bps to 5.25%—HONG KONG (Reuters) – HSBC Holdings said on Thursday it will cut its best lending rate in Hong Kong by 12.5 basis points to 5.25% from 5.375%, e...
- + Volkswagen, unions continue talks over plant closures and pay cuts, sources say—By Christina Amann HANOVER, Germany (Reuters) -Talks between Volkswagen and labour unions over plant closures and pay cuts are expected to last well i...
- + Dollar charges ahead, yen flinches lower after BOJ holds—By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar flirted with a two-year peak on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signalled a slower pace of rate cuts in ...
- + Bank of England to keep rates steady as price pressures linger—By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England looks set to hold interest rates at 4.75% on Thursday, despite signs of a slowing econo...
- + Oil falls on demand concerns after Fed signals slower easing ahead—By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) – Oil prices fell in early trading on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve signalled that it would slow the...
- + Apple hits out at Meta’s numerous interoperability requests—By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Apple on Wednesday hit out at Meta Platforms, saying its numerous requests to access the iPhone maker’s soft...
- + Britain seeks to beef up Ofgem energy regulator’s powers—LONDON (Reuters) – Britain set out plans on Thursday to strengthen its energy regulator Ofgem to help facilitate the country’s shift towar...
- + Asian stocks slide after Fed flags slower rate cuts, BOJ stands pat—By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian stocks slipped and the dollar was perched near a two-year high on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve...
- + Irish parliament vote points to centre-right coalition with independents—DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s two main centre-right parties moved closer to securing a coalition deal with a group of mostly conservative i...
- + Sterling drops before Fed policy meeting, after UK inflation data—By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) – Sterling fell versus the dollar before the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later on Wednesday, which could...
- + Oil edges up ahead of US Fed rate decision, 2025 outlook—By Arunima Kumar (Reuters) -Oil edged up on Wednesday as a drop in U.S. crude inventories offered some support, although investors stayed cautious ahe...
- + Germany rejects UniCredit’s latest Commerzbank stake hike in strongest rebuke yet—By Valentina Za, Rachel More and Tom Sims MILAN/BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany rejected UniCredit’s latest Commerzbank stake increase as an “un...
- + Birkenstock results beat on resilient demand, forecasts margin recovery—By Juveria Tabassum and Helen Reid (Reuters) -Birkenstock beat market expectations for fourth-quarter results on robust demand for its pricey footwear...
- + Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties, sources say, including possible merger—By Maki Shiraki and Norihiko Shirouzu TOKYO (Reuters) -Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, two people said on Wednesday, including a possibl...
- + The future of insurance payment processing: AI, automation and beyond—By Piers Williams, Global Insurance Manager at AutoRek Imagine a world where insurance payments are processed within minutes, fraud detection happens ...
- + How Smarter Applications Will Shape Industries in 2025—By Tony Judd, Managing Director, Nordics, UK & Ireland, Verizon Business Prediction 1: Data-driven applications will evolve, unlocking smarter, fa...
- + Time to scale? 4 ways to get your business ready—By Brandon Spear, CEO, TreviPay Business leaders everywhere are seeking opportunities to expand operations and capture new markets. This growth mindse...
- + Sweden’s SBB exchanges $2.9 billion debt, eyes lower leverage—OSLO (Reuters) -Swedish real estate group SBB will have greater flexibility to divest property and to reduce its overall debt after completing a bond ...
- + Renault shares gain on Honda-Nissan tie-up talks—PARIS (Reuters) – Renault shares surged 6% on Wednesday as analysts highlighted financial and strategic benefits for the automaker from a potent...
- + Fed expected to combine interest rate cut with hawkish 2025 outlook—By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Reserve is expected to lower borrowing costs on Wednesday in what some observers are calling a &...
- + Experts’ comments on talks between Honda and Nissan to deepen ties—(Reuters) -Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, two people said on Wednesday, including a possible merger, the clearest sign yet of how Japan...
- + Dollar flat before Fed meeting, 2025 rate outlook in focus—By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar held firm on Wednesday before the Federal Reserve policy meeting later in the session which is expected ...
- + French far-right leader Marine Le Pen eyes early presidential election—By Makini Brice PARIS (Reuters) – French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Wednesday that she was preparing for an early presidential elect...
- + New technology aids Brazil’s crackdown on illicit Amazon gold trade—(This Dec. 14 story has been corrected to remove the reference to the share of Brazilian gold exports going to Switzerland, in paragraph 27) By Ricard...
- + Analysis-Macro a must-have for hedge fund investors betting on 2025 market swings—By Nell Mackenzie, Carolina Mandl and Summer Zhen LONDON (Reuters) – Next year’s top pick for hedge fund strategies is so-called macro, wi...
- + Birkenstock clog sales drive fourth-quarter results beat—By Juveria Tabassum (Reuters) -Birkenstock beat market expectations for fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, helped by robust full-price sales of the ...
- + German 2024 gas consumption up 3.3%, industry group says—FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German utility industry group BDEW on Wednesday reported annual national usage of natural gas rose 3.3% in 2024 to 835 bil...
- + Sweden’s SBB exchanges $2.9 billion debt, eyes lower leverage ahead—OSLO (Reuters) – Swedish real estate group SBB will have greater flexibility to divest property and to reduce its overall debt after completing ...
- + Rent in England hits record high in 12 months to November, ONS says—LONDON (Reuters) -The average rent for residential properties in England rose at their fastest annual pace on record, according to official figures on...
- + Supermarket chain Colruyt partly halts orders from JDE Peet’s over price dispute—By Alban Kacher (Reuters) – Colruyt has halted some of its orders from JDE Peet’s after the Dutch coffee company asked for further price h...
- + Marathon VW talks to resume in search for pre-Christmas deal with unions—By Victoria Waldersee HANOVER, Germany (Reuters) – Crunch talks between Volkswagen and unions over cuts to the automaker’s German operatio...
- + Home improvement retailer Kingfisher sells Romania business—LONDON (Reuters) -European home improvement retailer Kingfisher will exit the Romanian market after agreeing the sale of its loss-making Brico Depot R...
- + UK’s National Grid to invest up to $44 billion in transmission business—(Reuters) – Britain’s National Grid said on Wednesday it would invest up to 35 billion pounds ($44.45 billion) over the five years to Marc...
- + ECB’s Wunsch says weaker euro may take edge off US tariffs—By Divya Chowdhury and Francesco Canepa MUMBAI (Reuters) -A weaker euro falling to parity with the dollar would cushion the impact of any new U.S. tar...
- + UK inflation hits 8-month high but underlying pressures steady—By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British inflation hit an eight-month high in November, but the rise in services prices ̵...
- + London’s Heathrow to invest nearly $3 billion to upgrade airport—(Reuters) -Heathrow said on Wednesday it planned to invest 2.3 billion pounds ($2.92 billion) over the next two years to upgrade Britain’s busie...
- + Dollar holds firm against peers as investors await Fed rate cues for 2025—By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar held firm on Wednesday as investors waited to see whether the Federal Reserve will deliver a h...
- + Bain Capital in talks to buy Little Caesars operator Sizzling Platter, sources say—By Abigail Summerville NEW YORK (Reuters) – Private equity firm Bain Capital is in talks to acquire Sizzling Platter, which operates restaurant ...
- + Factbox-How Nissan and Honda stack up against each other—(Reuters) – Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, according to sources, including a possible merger, as challenges fr...
- + Nestle launches protein shots for US weight-loss drug users—By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) – Nestle is launching protein shots in the United States which it says help suppress appetite for people looking...
- + As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments—By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) – Bitcoin’s soaring value has caught the attention of high-end fashion brands and retailers, prompting further...
- + 2024 the ‘year of the bond’ as record inflows top $600 billion—By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) -Investors have poured a record $600 billion into global bond funds this year, taking advantage of some of the hig...
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- + Oil steady while market eyes Fed rate decision—By Colleen Howe and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices traded in a narrow range early on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of an...
- + UK employers hold pay deals at 4% before expected fall in 2025, survey shows—(Reuters) – Pay deals awarded by British employers were steady in the three months to November and are likely to slow next year as companies eco...
- + Dollar rises amid Fed rate cut expectations, better-than-expected retail sales data—By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar gained against major currencies on Tuesday following better-than-expected retail sales data that ...
- + Dollar strong ahead of Fed meeting, Japan auto shares surge on Honda-Nissan news—By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Stocks stalled while the dollar drifted higher on Wednesday as investors made last-minute adjustments to portfol...
- + Honda, Nissan in talks to set up holding company, source says—By Maki Shiraki (Reuters) -Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in talks to set up a holding company, according to a person with knowledge of the...
- + US trade tribunal finds Lenovo smartphones infringe Ericsson patents—By Blake Brittain The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Tuesday that smartphones made by Lenovo’s Motorola Mobility infringe patents o...
- + EU privacy regulator fines Meta 251 million euros for 2018 breach—DUBLIN (Reuters) -The lead European Union data privacy regulator for Meta fined the social media giant 251 million euros ($263.5 million) on Tuesday f...
- + Wall Street ends lower, oil dips as Fed looms—By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks closed down on Tuesday and crude prices fell as investors parsed economic data and girded thems...
- + HSBC appoints insider John Shipman as interim CEO of Swiss Private Bank—(Reuters) – HSBC on Tuesday appointed insider John Shipman as interim CEO of its Swiss Private Bank and country head of HSBC Switzerland, effect...
- + Credit Agricole names Olivier Gavalda as its new CEO—PARIS (Reuters) -Credit Agricole said on Tuesday it had appointed Olivier Gavalda as the French bank’s new CEO. The 61-year-old is set to replac...
- + UK’s FTSE 100 hits three-week low after strong pay data; Bunzl slumps—(Reuters) – Britain’s FTSE 100 dropped to a three-week low on Tuesday after domestic data showing strong wage growth prompted investors to...
- + Eutelsat announces contract with Airbus for 100 satellites—(Reuters) -French satellite company Eutelsat has chosen aerospace giant Airbus to build 100 small satellites for its OneWeb constellation extension, w...
- + Banks, oil stocks knock European shares to two-week lows—By Sruthi Shankar and Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) -Europe’s STOXX 600 fell to two-week lows on Tuesday, pressured by losses in energy and bank st...
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- + Embraer shares rise on Luxair orders, Portugal defense ties—SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Embraer said on Tuesday that Luxembourg-based Luxair has placed a firm order for two more E195-E2 jets, bumping up its 202...
- + Parties unveil plans to rescue Germany from economic doldrums—By Andreas Rinke and Matthias Williams BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s main political parties presented their competing plans on Tuesday for lifting...
- + Oil dips on demand concerns as investors await Fed meeting—By Paul Carsten LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Tuesday as Chinese economic data renewed demand concerns while investors remained cautious ahead ...
- + VW, unions in marathon talks to try to reach cost-cut deal by Christmas—By Victoria Waldersee BERLIN (Reuters) – Talks between Volkswagen managers and labour leaders are expected to stretch into the night for a secon...
- + New HIV prevention drug could reach poorest countries by 2025, says health official—By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) – A new long-acting preventive HIV drug could reach the world’s poorest countries by the end of 2025 or early...
- + Barclays loses UK motor finance challenge as redress looms—By Sam Tobin and Kirstin Ridley LONDON (Reuters) -Barclays lost its bid to overturn a ruling on British motor finance commissions on Tuesday, in a Hig...
- + Hungary central bank leaves base rate steady for third straight month—By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s central bank left its base rate steady at the European Union’s joint highest level...
- + Analysis-2024 the ‘year of the bond’ as record inflows top $600 billion—By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) -Investors have poured a record $600 billion into global bond funds this year, taking advantage of some of the hig...
- + Exclusive-China plans record budget deficit of 4% of GDP in 2025, say sources—(Reuters) -Chinese leaders agreed last week to raise the budget deficit to 4% of gross domestic product (GDP) next year, its highest on record, while ...
- + Britain’s Thames Water seeks debt lifeline approval in High Court—By Sarah Young and Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Thames Water started trying to convince a London court on Tuesday to approve a...
- + European shares soft, dollar firms ahead of central bank meetings—By Samuel Indyk and Ankur Banerjee LONDON (Reuters) -European shares were mostly lower while the dollar held firm on Tuesday as traders braced for a s...
- + EU adopts new Russia sanctions targeting China, shadow fleet—By Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union has adopted a 15th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including t...
- + QUOTES-Economists on German parties’ election programmes—BERLIN (Reuters) -Germans are preparing to go to the polls on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, and their emphasis will be ...
- + Navigating Market Volatility with a Dynamic Portfolio Strategy —By Surajit Saha Investors and asset managers seek strategies that balance risk and growth during market volatility. Traditional portfolio models, like...
- + Investor allocations to US equities at record high, to cash at record low, BofA says—LONDON (Reuters) – Investor allocations to U.S. equities has hit a record high this month, at the expense of European stocks, commodities and ca...
- + Sterling gets a lift from hotter UK wage growth—By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – The pound rose on Tuesday, supported by data that showed UK wage growth picked up more than expected in the ...
- + Equinor, partners combine two planned UK offshore wind projects—OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s Equinor and partners have agreed to join two planned offshore wind projects in Britain into one legal entity, in...
- + German business sentiment tumbles in December amid ‘chronic’ weakness—By Rachel More BERLIN (Reuters) -German business morale worsened more than expected in December, a survey showed on Tuesday, weighed down by companies...
- + Oil, healthcare stocks knock European shares to two-week lows—By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -European shares fell to two-week lows on Tuesday, led by energy and healthcare stocks, as investors awaited a slew of maj...
- + ECB imposes extra capital charge on 13 banks over leverage risk—FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank imposed additional capital charges on 13 euro zone banks this year, judging that they might be t...
- + ECB’s Rehn says speed, scale of rate cuts to be decided at each meeting—HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finnish ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said on Tuesday that euro area inflation is more clearly stabilising at the European Cent...
- + Swiss economy to grow 1.5% next year, government forecasts—ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss economy will grow by 1.5% next year, the government forecast on Tuesday, slightly revising down its outlook for one...
- + UK’s Capita flags up to 140 million pound cash outflow in 2024, shares fall—(Reuters) – British outsourcing group Capita on Tuesday flagged a free cash outflow of 120 million pounds to 140 million pounds ($152.4 million-...
- + EU solar growth slows, raising fears for energy transition—By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The growth of solar power installations in Europe slumped to just 4% this year after years of double-digit i...
- + UK pay growth speeds up, adding to worries for Bank of England—By William Schomberg and Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British pay rose by more than expected in the three months to October, official data showed o...
- + Analysis-Italy’s growth bubble bursts to reveal fragile outlook—By Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s growth rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic is petering out much faster than expected as structural ...
- + Olympics-UK Sport to pump $418 million into sports for LA 2028 Games—(Reuters) – UK Sport said it will invest 330 million pounds ($418 million) in Olympic and Paralympic sports for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, thou...
- + New EU renewable energy target faces nuclear roadblock—By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union plans for a new renewable energy goal hit early resistance on Monday from pro-nuclear governm...
- + Brazil’s Embraer sells 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircrafts to Portugal—SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil planemaker Embraer signed a contract to sell 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircrafts to the Portuguese government, the comp...
- + Oil sags on soft Chinese spending, investor pause before US Fed rate move—By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil futures slipped from the highest levels in several weeks on Monday on weakness in consumer spending in...
- + UK approves Indian group Bharti’s purchase of 24.5% stake in BT—LONDON (Reuters) -The British government on Monday approved Indian group Bharti Global’s purchase of a 24.5% stake in London-listed BT, followin...
- + Shein weighs sale of less than 10% of company in London IPO, sources say—By Julie Zhu and Anousha Sakoui HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) -Fast fashion retailer Shein is considering asking UK regulators to waive listing rules tha...
- + French parliament approves bill to roll over budget, avoiding shutdown—PARIS (Reuters) – France’s National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, on Monday approved a special law designed to maintain core st...
- + UK stocks start policy decision week lower; Entain falls—(Reuters) -Britain’s FTSE 100 index slipped on Monday, with Entain dropping after Australia’s financial crime watchdog initiated legal pro...
- + Luxury and energy sectors weaken European shares; French stocks fall 0.7%—By Sruthi Shankar and Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) – European shares closed lower on Monday, bogged down by heavyweight luxury and energy shares a...
- + French central bank trims growth outlook on political drama—PARIS (Reuters) – France’s economy will grow more slowly than expected in the next two years as its home-grown political turmoil adds to t...
- + Allianz withdraws $1.63 billion offer for Singapore’s Income Insurance—By Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE (Reuters) – German insurer Allianz has withdrawn its offer to acquire at least 51% of Singapore’s Income Insu...
- + Oil prices edge down on soft Chinese spending data—By Arunima Kumar (Reuters) -Oil futures dropped from their highest levels in weeks on Monday, pressured by weakness in consumer spending in China, the...
- + China retail disappoints ahead of busy central bank week—By Wayne Cole and Alun John SYDNEY/LONDON (Reuters) -Shares around the world nudged lower on Monday on soft economic numbers from China and Europe and...
- + Exclusive-Procter & Gamble to disclose more details about wood-pulp audits, investors say—By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK (Reuters) – Procter & Gamble has promised a group of shareholders it will disclose more details about how it au...
- + EU kick starts new secure satellite constellation—BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission on Monday awarded contracts to push forward delayed plans for a 10.6 billion euro ($11.13 billion) ...
- + Britain to publish economic and fiscal forecasts on March 26—LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will publish its next set of economic and fiscal forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) on March 2...
- + Romanian government talks hampered by demand for fiscal clarity—By Luiza Ilie BUCHAREST (Reuters) – One of the four Romanian parties due to join a coalition government demanded clarity over taxation and spend...
- + Weight-loss drugs draw Americans back to the doctor—By Deena Beasley (Reuters) – Powerful weight-loss drugs are expanding use of U.S. health care as patients starting prescriptions are diagnosed w...
- + Bitcoin tops $106,000, hopes grow for strategic reserve—By Kevin Buckland and Ankur Banerjee (Reuters) -Bitcoin hit a record high above $106,000 on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump suggested he pla...
- + Dollar hovers near 3-week high before Fed; bitcoin tops $106,000—By Kevin Buckland and Greta Rosen Fondahn TOKYO/GDANSK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar hovered close to a three-week high versus other major currencies on ...
- + WTO fixes date for major meeting in Cameroon in early 2026—GENEVA (Reuters) – World Trade Organization members agreed on Monday to hold the next ministerial conference in Cameroon in early 2026, the glob...
- + Arm-Qualcomm trial set to begin over chip contract dispute—By Tom Hals and Max A. Cherney WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) – The trial in a legal battle between Arm and Qualcomm that could disrupt a wave o...
- + Unlocking Financial Growth Through Business Coaching: A Strategic Investment—Modern business has become a competitive and difficult space to navigate let alone succeed in. Through the many challenges such as changes in industri...
- + Italy’s Banca Akros says it handled MPS stake placement properly—MILAN (Reuters) – Banca Akros, the investment bank of Banco BPM, said on Monday it had acted “properly and transparently” in handlin...
- + When AI vies with Taylor Swift as the hot ticket in town—By Jeffrey Dastin, Kenrick Cai and Anna Tong VANCOUVER (Reuters) – Deep in the cavernous convention center here, on math-filled posters or in sp...
- + Sterling ticks up, PMIs show UK price pressures—By Greta Rosen Fondahn (Reuters) – Sterling rose against the dollar and euro on Monday as a survey of business activity pointed to a rise in pri...
- + Lamborghini delays first EV launch to 2029 as market not ready—SANT’AGATA BOLOGNESE, Italy (Reuters) -Italy’s Lamborghini will always make cars in Italy as it plans to launch its first electric model o...
- + Factbox-Criteria to adopt the euro currency—BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Bulgaria might enter the euro zone and become the bloc’s 21st member on January 1, 2026, if it receives a green light...
- + Czech central bank will interrupt rate cut path, analysts say: Reuters poll—(This Dec. 13 story has been corrected to remove two erroneous bullet points) By Jan Lopatka PRAGUE (Reuters) – The Czech National Bank (CNB) wi...
- + SNB lowers threshold factor for sight deposit interest payments—ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank will lower the threshold factor where it pays interest on sight deposits to commercial banks lodging ...
- + Rescuers seek survivors, count dead in cyclone-hit Mayotte—By Dominique Vidalon and Abdou Moustoifa PARIS/MORONI (Reuters) -Emergency workers sought survivors on Monday and struggled to restore services in May...
- + Canal+ falls, Havas and Louis Hachette up on market debut post-Vivendi split—By Leo Marchandon, Gianluca Lo Nostro and Florence Loeve (Reuters) -Shares of Canal+ fell on their London debut on Monday while fellow Vivendi spinoff...
- + Novo Nordisk invests $1.2 billion in new rare disease drugs plant in Denmark—By Anna Ringstrom and Maggie Fick STOCKHOLM/LONDON (Reuters) -Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk will invest 8.5 billion crowns ($1.20 billion) in a new fa...
- + Britain sets first codes of practice for tech firms in online safety regime—LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s online safety regime came into force on Monday, requiring social media companies like Meta’s Facebook a...
- + Decline in euro zone business activity eases in December, PMI shows—By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) -The decline in euro zone business activity eased this month as the bloc’s dominant services industry bounced...
- + German business activity ends year in contraction territory, PMI shows—By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s economic downturn eased slightly in December but business activity still contracted for a s...
- + France-UK electrical interconnector suspension extended, operator says—(Reuters) – The electrical interconnector between France and Britain will stay suspended until February 2025 due to a damaged cable, channel ope...
- + Holcim completes $1.1 billion share buyback—ZURICH (Reuters) – Holcim has completed its 1 billion Swiss franc ($1.12 billion) share buyback, purchasing 2.1% of its share capital, the Swiss...
- + Stellantis swiftly reshapes strategy under Elkann after Tavares exit—By Giulio Piovaccari and Nora Eckert MILAN/DETROIT (Reuters) – Steered by Chairman John Elkann, Stellantis, owner of 14 brands including Fiat, J...
- + Morning bid: Chinese consumers shut up shop—A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. China has kicked off the week with some uninspiring data as retail sales in No...
- + Laggard European markets may be 2025’s top recovery trade—By Naomi Rovnick LONDON (Reuters) – The year ahead is shaping up badly for Europe with its financial markets already hit hard by U.S. tariff fea...
- + Asia wary of Fed rate plans, China retail disappoints—By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Asian stock markets were in a wary mood on Monday as surging bond yields challenged equity valuations, particularly fo...
- + Oil drops from highest in weeks, focus on Fed rate cuts—By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil futures eased from their highest levels in weeks as traders took profit while waiting for a Federal Re...
- + UK approves Daniel Kretinsky’s $6.7 billion bid for Royal Mail parent, FT reports—(Reuters) -The British government has approved Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s 5.3-billion-pound ($6.69 billion) takeover of Royal Mail own...
- + China’s CNOOC sells US assets to Britain’s INEOS—The Chinese oil and gas major said CNOOC Energy Holdings U.S.A. entered into a sales agreement with a subsidiary of INEOS relating to CNOOC’s up...
- + Dollar hovers near 3-week high before Fed; bitcoin tops $105,000—By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -The dollar hovered close to a three-week peak versus major peers on Monday amid expectations the Federal Reserve wi...
- + UK factories take fright as budget adds to cost pressures, survey shows—LONDON (Reuters) – British manufacturers have reported the sharpest loss of confidence since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the face of h...
- + German Chancellor Scholz to ask parliament to clear way for new elections—By Thomas Escritt BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Olaf Scholz will call on Germany’s parliament on Monday to declare it has no confidence in...
- + UK property asking prices fall, headwinds remain for 2025, Rightmove says—By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – Average asking prices for newly listed houses and apartments in Britain fell by 1.7% in December, but activi...
- + Soccer-Manchester United’s Diallo snatches derby victory at stunned City—By Lori Ewing MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester United poured on the misery for flagging Premier League champions Manchester City as late goal...
- + UniCredit CEO says $10.5 billion Banco BPM bid is fair as offer becomes binding—By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) -UniCredit on Friday filed its buyout offer for rival Banco BPM with Italy’s market regulator, and CEO Andrea Or...
- + Karrier One Launches Decentralized WiFi Hotspot Devices on Sui Network to Expand Global Connectivity—Florida, USA, December 12th, 2024, Chainwire Karrier One, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) built on the Sui Network, is excited...
- + Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president after Yoon impeachment?—By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became South Korea’s acting president after Saturday’s impeachment o...
- + South Korea’s Yoon impeached: Embittered survivor buckles under martial law backlash—By Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces the greatest threat to his brief but chequered political career, with h...
- + AI with reasoning power will be less predictable, Ilya Sutskever says—By Jeffrey Dastin VANCOUVER (Reuters) – Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, one of the biggest names in artificial intelligence, had a...
- + Dollar set for best week in a month on cautious Fed outlook for 2025—By Hannah Lang NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar headed for its best weekly performance in a month on Friday, as investors priced in the possibility of t...
- + Mercer & Hole appoints Menzies LLP Director of Corporate Finance—Accountants Mercer & Hole has today announced the appointment of Kevin Paget. Kevin joins as Director and Head of Deal Advisory and brings with hi...
- + Budgeting Best Practices for Non-profit Organizations: A Strategic Approach to Financial Sustainability—The non-profit sector faces unique challenges that set it apart from traditional business environments. From managing restricted funds to balancing pr...
- + The benefits of implementing AI in the insurance industry—Artificial intelligence is used in many businesses today. The insurance industry is no exception. The value of AI in the insurance sector is also unma...
- + Bybit Advances Regulatory Compliance, Temporarily Adjusts EEA Operations—Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 13th, 2024, Chainwire Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, continues to ...
- + Bank of Portugal slightly raises growth forecast, sees small 2025 deficit—By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) -The Bank of Portugal slightly raised its economic growth forecast for 2025 on Friday but predicted a small budge...
- + Evonik aims to spin off assets and could shed 7,000 jobs—(Reuters) – German chemicals maker Evonik aims to slim down its business by starting the biggest restructuring programme in its history, the com...
- + ECB’s Villeroy: more interest rate cuts to come in 2025—PARIS (Reuters) – The European Central Bank is likely to further ease interest rates next year and is at ease with market projections for future...
- + Poland’s CD Projekt releases Witcher IV trailer—GDANSK (Reuters) -Poland’s biggest video game maker CD Projekt on Friday released a trailer for its planned new game in the blockbuster “W...
- + Schroders seeks buyers for Indonesian unit with $4 billion in assets, sources say—By Yantoultra Ngui and Selena Li SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Schroders is looking to sell its Indonesian business, according to two sources ...
- + German wholesale prices fall 0.6% in November—(Reuters) – German wholesale prices fell by 0.6% in November compared with the same month last year, according to data released by the federal s...
- + Sterling falls after shock contraction in UK GDP—By Amanda Cooper and Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) – The pound fell on Friday after data showed the British economy shrank unexpectedly in Oc...
- + Munich Re targets 6 billion eur in net profit for 2025—(Reuters) -The world’s largest reinsurer Munich Re on Friday said that it is targeting 6 billion euros ($6.27 billion) in net profit for next ye...
- + Foreign outflows hit Asian bonds in Nov on Trump policy concerns, dollar’s rise—(Reuters) – Asian debt markets witnessed foreign outflows in November for the first time in seven months as expectations of changes in U.S. trad...
- + Exclusive-Aviva’s India officials approved brokerage model queried by taxmen—By Aditya Kalra and Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI (Reuters) – An Aviva business model that Indian tax officials say was used to pay agents unlawful comm...
- + Lilly’s Mounjaro more popular than Wegovy in UK’s private obesity drug market—By Maggie Fick LONDON (Reuters) – Britons paying privately for obesity drugs are increasingly choosing Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro over Novo Nord...
- + As euro zone risks mount, markets seek clarity on pace of ECB rate cuts—By Yoruk Bahceli and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) -Euro zone markets swung on Thursday after the European Central Bank gave up a long-standing ha...
- + UK consumer confidence touches 4-month high in December, GfK survey shows—(Reuters) – British consumer morale hit a four-month high in December as households grew cheerier about their finances, a survey showed on Frida...
- + Global EV sales hit third consecutive record high—By Alessandro Parodi (Reuters) – Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose for a seventh consecutive month in November, ju...
- + Ferrovial closes sale of 19.75% stake in Heathrow Airport for 2 Billion Euros—(Reuters) -Spanish construction giant Ferrovial said on Thursday it closed the sale of a 19.75% stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings for 2 billion euros...
- + Gilead appoints Sanofi official Dietmar Berger as next chief medical officer—(Reuters) -Gilead Sciences said on Thursday it has appointed Sanofi’s Dietmar Berger as its chief medical officer, replacing incumbent Merdad Pa...
- + Japan’s Kansai Electric buys into Iberdrola’s 1.3 billion euro offshore wind project in Germany—TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Kansai Electric Power Co has agreed to take a 49% stake in Iberdrola’s Windanker offshore wind project in ...
- + Asian shares drop, long-dated Treasuries set for worst week in a year—By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asia shares fell on Friday as a strong dollar weighed on risk sentiment, while longer-dated Treasury yields are...
- + UK electricals chain Currys warns price rises inevitable after government budget—LONDON (Reuters) -British electricals retailer Currys warned on Thursday that price rises were inevitable after the government’s tax raising bud...
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- + Transforming Africa’s Trade Finance Landscape: Afreximbank’s Strategic Vision with Cloud and AI—As Africa continues to expand its trade finance landscape, the dynamic economic conditions and a burgeoning digital economy present unique opportuniti...
- + UK recruiter SThree warns of profit slump amid tough market conditions, shares tumble—(Reuters) -British recruiter SThree on Thursday warned its 2025 fiscal year profit would badly miss forecasts, citing tough market conditions amid pol...
- + British banknote printer De La Rue’s half-year profit slips on currency division weakness—(Reuters) -British banknote printer De La Rue on Thursday posted a 7.6% fall in half-year operating profit, hurt by persisting weakness in its currenc...
- + Pirelli investor Camfin plans to raise stake to 29.9%, Italian daily says—ROME (Reuters) – Camfin, the family vehicle of Pirelli’s executive vice chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera, is planning to increase its sta...
- + Exclusive-Shein IPO: UK regulator decision slowed by NGO challenge, sources say—By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s financial regulator is taking longer than usual to approve fast-fashion retailer Shein’s ...
- + Oil little changed as demand weakness offsets sanctions-driven supply risks—(Reuters) -Oil prices were little changed in Asian trade on Thursday as forecasts of weak demand and a higher-than-expected rise in U.S. gasoline and ...
- + India-UK free trade pact talks to resume by Jan-end, Indian government source says—By Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India and Britain will resume their talks on a free trade agreement by the end of January, an Indian govern...
- + Lonza to exit capsules and health ingredients business, focus on contract development—(Reuters) -Lonza said on Thursday it plans to exit the capsules and health ingredients business, as the Swiss contract drugmaker faced a decline in de...
- + HSBC, World Bank’s IFC launch $1 billion trade finance programme for emerging markets—By Selena Li HONG KONG (Reuters) – HSBC and the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) will jointly provide funding to trade...
- + UK regulator proposes reforms as household energy debts hit $5 billion—By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem has proposed reforming how companies deal with customers who owe mo...
- + UK housing market gathers pace despite cloudy outlook, RICS survey shows—(Reuters) – Britain’s housing market strengthened further in November although uncertainty over the economic outlook could curtail activit...
- + Global shares, greenback rise as inflation data reinforce rate cut expectations—By Chris Prentice and Tom Wilson NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Global shares and Wall Street indexes rose on Wednesday after an in-line inflation reading...
- + AI a productivity boost to banks but making money from it is a challenge—By Isla Binnie and Megan Davies NEW YORK (Reuters) – Artificial intelligence is expected to show big gains in productivity at banks, panelists s...
- + Europe set to miss potential for battery material recycling—By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Europe could recycle enough battery materials to supply two million electric vehicles (EVs) in 2030, b...
- + Austria’s OMV terminates Gazprom gas contract after supply row—VIENNA (Reuters) – Austria’s OMV said on Wednesday it had terminated its long-term gas supply contract with Gazprom after the Russian firm...
- + ECB to cut rates again and signal further easing as growth falters—By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank is all but certain to cut interest rates again on Thursda...
- + Balancing Growth, Sustainability and Support of MSMEs—FPM SA is a Congolese financial institution licensed by the BCC (Central Bank of Congo), with KfW, BIO, Cordaid and Incofin as shareholders. As a key ...
- + Revolutionizing Trading: Meet OCBC Securities’ A.I. Oscar – Your Personalized AI Trading Assistant—Leading brokerage firm OCBC Securities was established in Singapore in 1986 and offers reliable, secure, end-to-end encryption trading. An early adopt...
- + FTSE 100 slides to two-week low ahead of US inflation print—(Reuters) – The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 fell to a two-week low on Wednesday, with Ashtead extending declines, while investors awaited U.S....
- + Analysis-Stocks cheered Trump’s victory, but tariffs bring unknowns to 2025—By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. stock market welcomed Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, but turbu...
- + European shares weighed down by disappointing corporate updates—By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -European stocks eased further away from multi-week highs on Wednesday after a series of downbeat corporate updates, while...
- + New hedge fund launches set to hit 24-year low, Preqin says—By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) -New hedge fund launches will ‘likely’ end the year at their lowest in 24 years amid tough fundraising ...
- + Landmark London office tower sale falls through on pricing deadlock—LONDON (Reuters) – Blackstone has pulled out of talks to buy a landmark office property in the City of London after its owner Nuveen refused an ...
- + Verdict on Swiss handling of Credit Suisse meltdown to set tone for UBS—By Ariane Luthi and Oliver Hirt ZURICH (Reuters) – A long-awaited report on how Swiss authorities handled the collapse of Credit Suisse is due t...
- + Nippon Life to buy Resolution in $8.2 billion deal as it pursues US growth—By Anton Bridge and Kane Wu TOKYO/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Nippon Life Insurance plans to acquire all the shares it does not own in Resolution Life...
- + Bank of England set to stay in central bank slow lane and keep rates on hold—By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold next week as it moves more slowly to cut bo...
- + Exclusive-Uniform maker Vestis fields takeover interest from buyout firms, sources say—By Milana Vinn NEW YORK (Reuters) – Advent International and Apollo Global Management are among the buyout firms exploring a potential acquisiti...
- + Ferrari will always make its cars in Italy, CEO says—By Vanessa O’Connell NEW YORK (Reuters) -Ferrari will always make its luxury sports car in its hometown of Maranello, northern Italy, including ...
- + Britain’s M&S has trading momentum in countdown to Christmas, says NIQ—LONDON (Reuters) – British retailer Marks & Spencer’s food business has entered Christmas trading with momentum as industry data showe...
- + Open banking is on the UK government’s agenda, but is the vision achievable and is it what consumers need?—By Philip Plambeck, Managing Director, Computop UK There have already been so many developments in the payment experience for customers and businesses...
- + The invisible battlefield of financial innovation—By Chuck Herrin, Field Chief Information Security Officer for multi-cloud application services and security company, F5. APIs – or application progra...
- + Mercedes-Benz reshuffles management board—(Reuters) – German carmaker Mercedes-Benz will reshuffle its management board with four new members, the firm said on Wednesday, with changes du...
- + First UniCredit-Credit Agricole talks fail to make progress, paper says—MILAN (Reuters) – UniCredit and Credit Agricole held a first meeting over Italy’s Banco BPM after the latter invested in rival Monte dei P...
- + Standard Chartered expands private banking team in the UAE—(Reuters) – Standard Chartered plans to expand its frontline private banking team by 20% in the United Arab Emirates, the Asia-focused lender sa...
- + Poland’s Orlen revamps Olefins petchem project as costs soar—GDANSK/WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland’s Orlen announced scaled back plans for its Olefins petrochemical project on Wednesday, pushing back output unti...
- + E-retailer Zalando to buy About You for $1.2 billion—By Andrey Sychev (Reuters) –German online retailer Zalando said on Wednesday it had struck a deal to buy rival fashion group About You for 1.1 b...
- + Lucky Strike maker BAT sees stronger H2 revenue growth in new category, combustibles—(Reuters) -British American Tobacco on Wednesday forecast stronger revenue growth in its new category, which includes vapes and oral nicotine products...
- + Orsted sells 50% stake in Taiwan wind farm for $1.64 billion—COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark’s Orsted said on Wednesday it has agreed to sell a 50% stake in its Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm to Taiwa...
- + Klarna Bank fined $46 million in Sweden money laundering probe—OSLO (Reuters) -Sweden’s Financial Supervisory Authority said on Wednesday it had fined Klarna Bank 500 million Swedish crowns ($45.59 million) ...
- + Rare quarterly miss hits Zara owner Inditex shares—By Corina Pons and Helen Reid MADRID (Reuters) -Zara owner Inditex posted a rare miss on quarterly sales and profit on Wednesday, although the world&#...
- + Airline pilots, crews voice concerns about Middle East routes—By Joanna Plucinska and Lisa Barrington LONDON (Reuters) – In late September, an experienced pilot at low-cost European airline Wizz Air felt an...
- + Bank of England set to stay in central bank slow lane and keep rates on hold—By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold next week as it moves more slowly to cut bo...
- + TUI sees further uptick in package holidays after strong year—By Joanna Plucinska and Andrey Sychev (Reuters) – Europe’s largest tour operator TUI on Wednesday reported a boost in profit in the 2024 f...
- + Morning Bid: Priced for perfection into CPI—A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets head into the release of U.S. inflation figures expecting they won&#...
- + Human trafficking rises sharply after dropping during pandemic, UN says—VIENNA (Reuters) – Human trafficking has risen sharply due to conflicts, climate-induced disasters and global crises, according to a United Nati...
- + Analysis-Rival LNG supplies, Sakhalin’s depleting fields give Japan an exit from Russian gas—By Katya Golubkova and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – As Japan’s long-term contracts to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia...
- + Google parent Alphabet jumps on quantum chip breakthrough—(Reuters) – Shares of Google parent Alphabet rose about 5% on Tuesday after it unveiled a new generation chip that the company said helped overc...
- + EY worker’s death spotlights India’s unprotected white-collar labour—By Shivam Patel NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Authorities in two Indian states that are driving its economic growth are drafting tighter workplace rules...
- + Analysis-Stocks cheered Trump’s victory, but tariffs bring unknowns to 2025—By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. stock market welcomed Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, but turbu...
- + Northern Ireland lawmakers back Brexit rules, unionist opposition triggers review—By Amanda Ferguson BELFAST (Reuters) – Northern Ireland lawmakers on Tuesday voted in favour of continuing key parts of post-Brexit trade rules ...
- + Global shares fall, dollar climbs ahead of inflation report—By Chris Prentice, Pete Schroeder NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global equities retreated and the dollar rose on Tuesday as investors awaited fresh inflation da...
- + Adidas headquarters raided in years-long tax investigation, company says—(Reuters) -Authorities raided Adidas AG headquarters in Germany as part of a years-long tax investigation, a spokesperson from the company said on Tue...
- + Stocks settle in for nervous wait on US CPI—By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stock markets and the dollar took a breather on Wednesday ahead of an anticipated rate cut in Canad...
- + Oil up on demand hopes from China’s ‘looser’ monetary policy—By Nicole Jao and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Wednesday, with market participants expecting demand to rise in the world’...
- + UBS plans wealth business shake-up in the US, memo shows—ZURICH (Reuters) – UBS plans to overhaul its wealth management business in the United States, splitting the operation into six divisions and foc...
- + Exclusive-Uniform maker Vestis fields takeover interest from buyout firms, sources say—By Milana Vinn NEW YORK (Reuters) – Advent International and Apollo Global Management are among the buyout firms exploring a potential acquisiti...
- + US Treasury transfers $20 billion in Ukraine loan funds to World Bank facility—By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday said it transferred the $20 billion U.S. portion of a $50 billion...
- + Vodafone franchisees in Britain file legal claim against telecom group—LONDON (Reuters) – A group of current and former Vodafone franchisees in the UK filed a legal claim against the company on Tuesday over alleged ...
- + French central bank sees growth flatlining in fourth quarter—PARIS (Reuters) – French economic growth is set to stall in the last three months of the year but not retreat as some business leaders fear, the...
- + Upper Crust owner SSP plans for Indian IPO of Travel Food Services—(Reuters) -Upper Crust owner SSP Group said on Tuesday that it is planning an initial public offering in India of airport lounge operator Travel Food ...
- + EU’s largest political group pushes to weaken combustion engine ban—By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Parliament’s biggest political group is mounting a campaign to weaken the EU’s main polici...
- + STOXX 600 ends eight-day winning streak; ECB decision in focus—By Shubham Batra and Johann M Cherian (Reuters) – The STOXX 600 index settled lower on Tuesday, ending an eight-session winning run, with luxury...
- + UK’s FTSE 100 has worst day in four weeks; Ashtead slumps—(Reuters) – Britain’s FTSE 100 fell on Tuesday as mining shares slipped, while Ashtead dropped after it warned of lower than expected annu...
- + Oil prices rise on China stimulus, possible tight supply in Europe—By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Tuesday as markets looked to rising demand in China, the world’s largest buyer, and possible...
- + Prince Harry faces four days in witness box in Murdoch papers trial—By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Harry could be quizzed for four days in the witness box by lawyers for Rupert Murdoch’s News G...
- + Intelygenz Merges AI With Finance to Help Banks and Fintech Boost ROI—The banking and fintech industries are at a crossroads in the new AI-driven environment. There is an opportunity for rapid deployment, smooth integrat...
- + Barclays plans hiring spree to drive private banking and wealth management—LONDON (Reuters) – Barclays aims to hire up to 100 more advisers to drive growth in its private banking and wealth management business, but has ...
- + Italy eyes better relations with Stellantis after automaker saves supplier jobs—ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s Industry Minister Adolfo Urso announced a deal on Tuesday to avert 249 layoffs at suppliers to Stellantis, saying...
- + Google parent Alphabet jumps on quantum chip breakthrough—(Reuters) – Shares of Google parent Alphabet rose about 5% on Tuesday after it unveiled a new generation chip that the company said helped overc...
- + FBS Explores the Rise of Altcoins in 2024 Cryptocurrency Markets—Singapore, Singapore, December 10th, 2024, FinanceWire FBS, a leading global broker, highlights the resurgence of alt-season, a phase in the cryptocur...
- + Eyal Avramovich – A Journey from Electronics Engineering to Blockchain Innovation— Eyal Avramovich is a name synonymous with innovation and technological advancement in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. With a backgr...
- + UK’s Ashtead plans New York listing, profit warning spooks investors—By Aby Jose Koilparambil and Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) – Ashtead is proposing to move its primary listing to New York from London, the equipmen...
- + Government debt glut could rock markets in 2025, BIS says—By Naomi Rovnick LONDON (Reuters) – The threat of soaring government debt supply destabilising financial markets has intensified, the world̵...
- + Oracle slides as revenue target miss spotlights tough cloud competition—(Reuters) -Oracle’s shares tumbled more than 9% on Tuesday after its quarterly revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations, signaling investo...
- + London’s Canary Wharf borrows $777 million from Apollo in refinancing deal—By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -London’s Canary Wharf district will borrow 610 million pounds ($777 million) from U.S. investment giant Apollo...
- + UK grocery inflation rises for third month in November, says Kantar—By James Davey and Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) – British shoppers faced increased pressure on their budgets in November after grocery pric...
- + France needs to put public finances in order, central bank head says—PARIS (Reuters) – France’s central bank head on Tuesday put pressure on the country’s deeply divided political class to tackle its s...
- + Allianz raises financial targets for next three years—By Andrey Sychev and Alexander Hübner (Reuters) -Allianz, one of Europe’s biggest insurers, has raised its three-year financial targets after ou...
- + France is losing renewable investment due to slow permits, say Total and EDF CEOs—By America Hernandez and Benjamin Mallet PARIS (Reuters) – France must make it easier to develop solar, wind and battery projects or lose out to...
- + Global airlines could miss sustainable fuel targets, IATA’s Walsh says—By Joanna Plucinska and Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -The aviation industry is not moving fast enough to reach its targets for producing and using sust...
- + Discounter Pepco weighs options for UK’s Poundland after $816 million charge—By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – European discounter Pepco Group said it was considering options for its struggling Poundland chain in Britain ...
- + Britain’s INEOS and partners to invest in CO2 storage off Denmark—By Nerijus Adomaitis OSLO (Reuters) – Chemicals group INEOS has taken a final investment decision with partners to build a CO2 storage project o...
- + UK stocks finally in favour after five years of drought—By Samuel Indyk and Patturaja Murugaboopathy LONDON (Reuters) – British stocks saw their first monthly inflow in five years in November, potenti...
- + How can the financial services industry confront bullying, discrimination and harassment?—By Paul Taylor, Vice President, Product Management at Smarsh The financial services and insurance industries are among the most important to the UK ec...
- + New generation must take up fight against nuclear weapons, Nobel laureate group says—By Nora Buli OSLO (Reuters) – Young people must take up the fight for a nuclear-free world, with such weapons many times more powerful than in t...
- + EU’s largest political group pushes to weaken combustion engine ban—By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The centre-right European People’s Party is mounting a campaign to weaken the EU’s main policies...
- + Poland’s LPP Q3 net profit seen rising 10% y/y—GDANSK (Reuters) – Poland’s biggest fashion retailer LPP is expected to report a 10% rise in net profit year on year, mainly due to a 33% ...
- + UK Business Leaders struggle to recognise cyber risk as financial threat amid rising breaches—A staggering 74% of mid-to-large UK businesses have experienced cybercrime, yet many business leaders lack a clear understanding of cyber risks as fin...
- + French power supply disrupted by striking workers—PARIS (Reuters) – Some 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of French power production was disrupted by a strike by workers at nuclear and hydro facilities operat...
- + Britain tells departments to find 5% savings ahead of spending review—LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves said she wanted government departments to find 5% savings in their budgets in an attempt to c...
- + Nippon Life in talks to buy Resolution Life in deal worth $8.2 billion—By Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) – Nippon Life Insurance is in the final stages of buyout talks with U.S. life insurer Resolution Life Group Hold...
- + Poland’s offshore wind support seen at 144 billion euros, PAP reports—WARSAW (Reuters) – The cost of supporting Poland’s plans to build 17.9 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity will be about 144.2 billio...
- + Oracle slides as it misses Wall Street revenue targets on tough cloud competition—(Reuters) – Oracle’s shares sank over 8% on Tuesday in premarket trading after its quarterly revenue fell short of expectations, hindered ...
- + Novo Banco ready to explore IPO opportunities, aims to stay independent—By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal’s fourth-largest bank, Novo Banco, is ready to explore opportunities of going public to di...
- + Miners, Ashtead weigh on FTSE 100—(Reuters) – The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 fell on Tuesday as mining shares slipped, while Ashtead dropped after it warned of lower-than-expe...
- + Global airlines forecast 2025 growth despite ‘unacceptable’ supply chain issues—By Emma Farge and Joanna Plucinska GENEVA (Reuters) -Global airline body IATA forecast industry-wide 2025 revenue of more than a trillion dollars and ...
- + Pepco to look at ‘every strategic option’ for UK’s Poundland—By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – European discount retailer Pepco Group will examine “every strategic option” for its struggling Po...
- + German inflation confirmed at 2.4% in November—BERLIN (Reuters) – German inflation remained flat at 2.4% in November, the federal statistics office said on Tuesday, confirming preliminary dat...
- + Chile regulator charges Anglo American mine over environmental violations—SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s environmental regulator has filed three charges against miner Anglo American’s local unit over alleged ...
- + Allianz wants to redistribute three quarters of profit to shareholders—MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) – Germany’s Allianz said on Monday it plans to distribute at least three-quarters of its net profit to sharehold...
- + Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help—By Eric Onstad LONDON (Reuters) – Many lithium mines, led by Chinese operators, are maintaining production of the raw material needed for electr...
- + Morning Bid: China policy talk lifts stocks but bonds balk—A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook China’s equity markets have chosen to run with the authorities’ ...
- + AllianceBernstein to sue Switzerland over $17 billion Credit Suisse debt wipeout, FT reports—(Reuters) – U.S. asset manager AllianceBernstein is preparing to sue Switzerland for $225 million over the decision to wipe out $17 billion of d...
- + Britain to make online marketplaces pay more for electricals recycling—LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Tuesday it would soon make online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay pay more towards the cost of recycling...
- + Oil prices ease, but China policy stance checks losses—By Katya Golubkova and Trixie Yap (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as concerns eased about the fallout from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad&#...
- + Brussels probes Google-Meta secret ads deal targeting teens, FT reports—(Reuters) – European regulators have asked Google for more information about a secret advertising partnership with Meta, which ignored the searc...
- + Aussie drops after RBA softens tone; US dollar steady before CPI—By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -The Australian dollar sank towards a four-month low on Tuesday after the central bank softened its tone on the poli...
- + Dollar edges up as market looks to CPI data; Aussie, kiwi rise on China—By Hannah Lang NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar was up slightly in skittish trading on Monday as investors awaited U.S. inflation data later this week, ...
- + Australia’s Perpetual sinks on adverse tax ruling over KKR deal—By Himanshi Akhand (Reuters) – Shares of Perpetual fell nearly 10% on Tuesday after Australian tax authorities’ review of its deal to sell...
- + Global, US stocks fall; oil, gold rise over 1% on geopolitical risk—By Chris Prentice and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Global shares turned lower on Monday as traders focused on U.S. inflation data a...
- + Former OpenAI researcher raises $40 million to build more empathetic audio AI—By Anna Tong SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – – A former OpenAI researcher has raised $40 million for a startup that will build artificial-intell...
- + Funding, Fast: Skyecap’s Technological Edge Enables SME Support in Record Time—Byline: Jill Velmas Australia’s business world is dictated by timing. While traditional banks take weeks to process loan applications, opportuni...
- + Why High Net-Worth Individuals Need a Wealth Manager—As a high-net-worth individual you understand that wealth can come and go, and to secure generational wealth is a herculean task requiring you to pay ...
- + Irish centre-right parties to start coalition talks on Tuesday—DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s two largest centre-right parties will begin talks on forming a new government this week before seeking suppor...
- + How privacy-preserving technologies are tackling the trust issues plaguing tokenised economies—As tokenised economies gain traction, safeguarding user privacy and data security is more critical than ever. Jeremy Bradley, COO of Zama, explores th...
- + Exclusive-Kering in talks with Italy to settle Alexander McQueen tax dispute, sources say—By Emilio Parodi MILAN (Reuters) – French luxury goods group Kering is negotiating with the Italian tax authorities to settle a tax probe centre...
- + Former Russian ASML employee charged with IP theft and sanctions violations—By Toby Sterling ROTTERDAM (Reuters) -A Rotterdam court held an initial hearing on Monday in the case of a Russian former employee of semiconductor eq...
- + Germany’s Scholz announces measures to prop up ailing steel industry—BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced several measures to prop up Germany’s ailing steel sector on Monday after he met with ...
- + English house prices grew more unaffordable in 2023, ONS data shows—(Reuters) – House prices in England grew increasingly unaffordable in 2023 with an even worse picture in London, according to figures published ...
- + LGIM says not too positive on China; UK gilts offer value—LONDON (Reuters) – China still faces a very difficult economic situation and it is hard to be positive on the world’s second-biggest econo...
- + Intel should have focused on AI rather than chipmaking, TSMC founder says—TAIPEI (Reuters) – Intel should have focused on artificial intelligence rather than trying to become a contract chipmaker, the founder of Taiwan...
- + After toppling French government, far-right National Rally loses by-election seat—By Gabriel Stargardter PARIS (Reuters) -Days after orchestrating the downfall of the French government, Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally...
- + Former Campari CEO joins Cygnet Gin as partner and chairman—MILAN (Reuters) – Former Campari’s Chief Executive Matteo Fantacchiotti, who left the helm of the Italian spirits group in September, has ...
- + Italy’s 5-Star members confirm vote ousting co-founder Grillo—ROME (Reuters) – Members of Italy’s opposition 5-Star Movement backed a proposal by leader Giuseppe Conte to sever ties with comedian and ...
- + Former SpaceX engineer seeks to help end US dearth of special uranium fuel—By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former SpaceX engineer Scott Nolan, CEO of startup General Matter, is on a mission to help end Russia&...
- + Miners propel UK’s FTSE 100 higher; GDP data on tap—(Reuters) – The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 kicked off the week climbing higher on Monday, boosted by mining shares, while investors looked ah...
- + Factbox-Major brokerages expect a quarter-point cut for ECB’s Dec meeting—(Reuters) – Major brokerages including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Barclays expect the European Central bank to cut interest rates by 25 b...
- + Stocks firm as US upbeat outlook absorbs geopolitical shocks—By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -Global shares held steady on Monday, as investors took geopolitical tumult in their stride, leaving oil and gold mo...
- + Euro zone investor morale falls in December to lowest in more than a year—FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Investor morale in the euro zone fell in December to its lowest in more than a year, a survey showed on Monday, with Germa...
- + BP, JERA form JV combining offshore wind operations—By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) -BP and Japanese power generator JERA said on Monday they have agreed to form a standalone joint venture combining thei...
- + European shares bounce on China stimulus optimism—(Reuters) – European shares climbed to six-week highs on Monday, led by miners, luxury goods makers and automakers after signs of fresh stimulus...
- + UK’s Domino’s Pizza enters into new 5-year framework with franchise partners—(Reuters) -UK’s Domino’s Pizza Group said on Monday it has reached a new five-year framework with its franchise partners as the company ta...
- + Cricket-Gamble on Bethell pays rich dividends for England on New Zealand tour—(Reuters) – Jacob Bethell was considered a gamble at number three when he was handed his England debut against New Zealand in Christchurch last ...
- + The pressure’s on: Five questions for the ECB—By Dhara Ranasinghe and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON (Reuters) -The European Central Bank looks set to cut rates again on Thursday as inflation heads down, ...
- + Morning Bid: Markets keep calm as Syria falls in a rush—A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole If you are wondering how markets have reacted to the stunning fall of President...
- + Analysis-To Europe’s economic malaise, add a leadership void—By Giselda Vagnoni, Christoph Steitz and Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) – France and Germany’s political crises are a setback for efforts to m...
- + Loonie, Aussie in focus while US dollar extends gains—By Vidya Ranganathan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The Canadian dollar and Australian dollar were in focus on Monday ahead of their central bank meeting...
- + Oil climbs as Assad’s fall brings more uncertainty to Middle East—By Yuka Obayashi and Siyi Liu TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices climbed on Monday after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regim...
- + Asia stocks slip on South Korea turbulence, China disinflation—By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) –Asian shares struggled with a slide in South Korea on Monday ahead of a packed week of central bank meetings tha...
- + Citigroup’s Harish Raman given expanded Asian ECM role—SYDNEY (Reuters) – Citigroup has appointed Harish Raman as the head of its equity capital markets (ECM) execution, origination and solutions bus...
- + Japan revises Q3 GDP higher, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike expectations—By Satoshi Sugiyama and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s economy expanded in July-September at a faster pace than initially reported thanks...
- + BYD on track to top 2024 sales goal and outsell Ford, Honda—SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s top electric vehicle producer BYD is set to show further market share gains when November vehicle sal...
- + 2024 will be the hottest year on record, EU scientists say—By Kate Abnett and Alison Withers BRUSSELS (Reuters) – This year will be the world’s warmest since records began, with extraordinarily hig...
- + Germany’s CompuGroup in talks about potential offer by CVC—(Reuters) – CompuGroup Medical, a German provider of healthcare software, said on Sunday it is in advanced talks to be acquired by CVC Capital P...
- + At Gulf bitcoin gathering, Trump family and allies to bask in crypto industry’s euphoria—By Michelle Conlin NEW YORK (Reuters) -Several key players in President-elect Donald Trump’s new cryptocurrency venture head to Abu Dhabi on Mon...
- + Demand for UK workers crashes in budget aftermath, REC survey shows—By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – Demand for workers in Britain collapsed last month after the new Labour government’s first budget, a survey publ...
- + Rachel Reeves to push for UK/EU reset at finance ministers’ meeting—LONDON (Reuters) – Reducing Britain’s trade barriers with the European Union will improve the growth prospects of both, finance minister R...
- + Ant International sees robust growth across pillar businesses of payments, digitalisation, and inclusive financial services in 2024—Numbers show Alipay+ expands a vibrant wallet-based payment and digitalisation space that further strengthens WorldFirst and Antom, the two business f...
- + Athletics-Unselfish act earns Norwegian decathlete Skotheim international award—(Reuters) – Norwegian decathlete Sander Skotheim has been given the International Fair Play Award by World Athletics, for the unselfish support ...
- + UK employers cut growth forecasts as tax hikes weigh on economy—By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – One of Britain’s leading employers’ groups on Friday cut its estimate for economic growth ne...
- + Exclusive-WhatsApp use by Credit Suisse staff scrutinised by UK regulator, documents show—By Stefania Spezzati LONDON (Reuters) – The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is scrutinising allegations that some former Credit Suisse em...
- + Factbox-What’s in the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade accord?—MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) – The European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay finalised a free trade...
- + Banco BPM poised to name Citi, Lazard to advise on UniCredit defence, sources say—MILAN (Reuters) -Italian bank Banco BPM is preparing to hire Citigroup and Lazard to advise over how to confront a takeover bid by rival UniCredit whi...
- + Oil prices fall on supply glut fears despite OPEC+ output cut extension—By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices fell by more than 1% on Friday and cemented weekly losses as analysts projected a supply surplus next ...
- + Soccer-Just scoring goals not enough for Chelsea, says Maresca—(Reuters) – Chelsea are scoring goals for fun but still have many areas to work on if they hope to match up to the likes of Manchester City, Ars...
- + EU and South America strike trade deal set to hit pushback in Europe—By Lucinda Elliott, Lisandra Paraguassu and Philip Blenkinsop MONTEVIDEO/BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union and South America’s Mercosur blo...
- + Novo Banco shareholders agree to unblock dividends, pave way for sale—LISBON (Reuters) – The three owners of Portugal’s fourth-largest bank Novo Banco have agreed to lift a ban on dividend payouts, paving the...
- + After Yoon’s martial law order, South Korean protester recalls strongman military rule—By Sebin Choi and Eduardo Baptista SEOUL (Reuters) – When President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, for the first time in South Korea since ...
- + Britain’s Frasers launches bid for Norway’s XXL—LONDON (Reuters) -British sportswear and fashion group Frasers on Friday launched a bid for Norwegian sporting goods retailer XXL ASA, saying it did n...
- + UK investor Covalis, France’s Suez team up for Thames Water bid—LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Thames Water has received a joint bid from Covalis Capital and France’s Suez Group as it seeks more than 3 bil...
- + Analysis-Gas price shock set to add to Europe’s industrial pain—By Forrest Crellin, Nora Buli and Nina Chestney PARIS/OSLO/LONDON (Reuters) – Europe’s struggling industries are bracing for a new gas pri...
- + UK’s Prince William to attend re-opening of Notre-Dame Cathedral—LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince William will visit Paris on Saturday to attend the re-opening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was g...
- + Greece offers new round of power bill subsidies for households—ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece announced a new round of power bill subsidies on Friday to help households grappling with rising electricity costs in ...
- + Britain’s Guardian sells The Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media—By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Guardian said on Friday it had agreed to sell The Observer to startup Tortoise Media, which sought to...
- + US dollar mixed as jobs report backs December rate cut—By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar was mixed on Friday after data showed the unemployment rate in the world’...
- + WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CCM SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS?—Businesses must focus on delivering personalized, timely, and effective communication to their customers. Customer Communication Management (CCM) soft...
- + WHY SHOULD WE HAVE ACCOUNT RECEIVABLES AUTOMATION SOFTWARE?—Maintaining financial stability is crucial for success, and effective management of account receivables (AR) plays a key role in achieving this. Tradi...
- + Wall Street stocks gain and investors raise bets on US rate cut after jobs data—By Lawrence Delevingne and Iain Withers BOSTON/LONDON (Reuters) -Investors raised their bets on the prospect of a U.S. interest rate cut this month, a...
- + Aviva set to buy Direct Line to create $21 billion British insurer—By Yadarisa Shabong and Tommy Reggiori Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) -British insurer Aviva has agreed to buy smaller rival Direct Line in a sweetened 3.61 ...
- + Bank of England’s Dhingra calls for more interest rate cuts—By David Milliken (Reuters) -The Bank of England needs to cut interest rates further as its policy stance is still very restrictive and is hurting liv...
- + Exclusive-BP seeks buyers for US natural gas pipeline system stake, sources say—By Sarah McFarlane, David French and Ron Bousso LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – BP is seeking buyers for a stake in its U.S. natural gas pipeline ne...
- + Factbox-What to expect when Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday—PARIS (Reuters) -Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday, Dec. 7, five and a half years after fire destroyed its roof and spire and caus...
- + Rouble rebounds past 100 vs US dollar after Putin’s gas payments decree—By Gleb Bryanski and Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian rouble rebounded past 100 to the U.S. dollar, trading at 99.50 on Friday, ...
- + Investors brace for US payrolls data, euro flat amid France turmoil—By Iain Withers and Stella Qiu LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) -Investors awaited U.S. payrolls data on Friday to see if it challenged or cemented expectation...
- + Oil set for weekly loss on surplus fears despite OPEC+ cut extensions—By Enes Tunagur (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Friday as analysts continued to forecast a supply surplus in 2025 despite the OPEC+ decision to postpone...
- + Macron, defying calls to resign, struggles on in search for stable French government—By Benoit Van Overstraeten PARIS (Reuters) – President Emmanuel Macron on Friday began his latest search for a new prime minister to lead France...
- + Investors set to vote on Vivendi’s breakup gamble—By Gianluca Lo Nostro, Leo Marchandon and Florence Loeve (Reuters) – Vivendi will seek shareholder approval on Monday for a proposed break-up of...
- + Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains—By Amy Lv, Divya Rajagopal and Ernest Scheyder BEIJING/TORONTO/LONDON (Reuters) – China’s trade restrictions on strategic minerals are sta...
- + World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says—LONDON (Reuters) – The United Nations’ world food price index rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, recording its bigges...
- + Aviva set to buy Direct Line to create $21 billion British insurer—By Yadarisa Shabong and Tommy Reggiori Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) -British insurer Aviva has agreed to buy smaller rival Direct Line in a sweetened 3.61 ...
- + UK’s FTSE 100 slips on utilities losses; indexes set for weekly gains—(Reuters) – The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 edged lower on Friday, pressured by losses in defence stocks and utilities, while Direct Line jump...
- + Norway’s wealth fund can start selling Russian stocks, finance ministry says—By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -Norway’s $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, can start selling stocks it holds in ...
- + Britain’s Guardian group agrees to sell Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media—LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Guardian Media Group (GMG) and its owner the Scott Trust have agreed to sell The Observer, the world’s oldest ...
- + Euro zone productivity growth remains weak in Q3, data shows—FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone productivity growth remained weak in the third quarter despite a modest expansion in the bloc’s economy, c...
- + German industrial output unexpectedly falls in October—By Miranda Murray BERLIN (Reuters) -German industrial production unexpectedly fell in October, owing mainly to declines in energy production and in th...
- + Puig shares drop after withdrawal of some batches of Charlotte Tilbury spray—(Reuters) – Shares in Puig dropped sharply in early Friday trade after the luxury beauty and fashion company said its Charlotte Tilbury brand wa...
- + Cash draws biggest weekly inflow since March 2023, BofA says—LONDON (Reuters) – Investors ploughed $136.4 billion into cash in the week to Wednesday, the biggest weekly inflow since March 2023, when market...
- + Analysis-Gas price shock set to add to Europe’s industrial pain—By Forrest Crellin, Nora Buli and Nina Chestney PARIS/OSLO/LONDON (Reuters) – Europe’s struggling industries are bracing for a new gas pri...
- + Schiphol airport cancels hundreds of flights due to storm Darragh—AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The Netherlands’ Schiphol airport cancelled more than a hundred flights on Friday due to heavy winds caused by storm...
- + Britain’s Frasers in bid to takeover Norway’s XXL ASA—LONDON (Reuters) -British sportswear and fashion group Frasers on Friday launched a bid to takeover Norwegian sporting goods retailer XXL ASA, saying ...
- + Morning Bid: Risk-wary markets count down to payrolls—A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Risk sentiment took a hit in Asia on Friday from renewed political rumblings in...
- + UK ‘will think carefully’ on retaliating if hit by Trump tariffs, business minister tells FT—(Reuters) -Britain will think very carefully about retaliating if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration hits the country w...
- + The pressure’s on: Five questions for the ECB—By Dhara Ranasinghe and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank looks set to cut rates again next week as inflation heads d...
- + Currency markets on edge amid political turmoil, eye US jobs report—By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) -Major currencies remained jittery on Friday as markets considered the impact of a politically turbulent week that saw...
- + Asian shares slip on South Korea risk, dollar on guard ahead of payrolls—By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks slipped on Friday on political ructions in South Korea, while dollar bulls waited anxiously to see...
- + Amazon successfully tests using delivery drones in Italy—ROME (Reuters) – Amazon said on Thursday it had successfully completed an initial test of using delivery drones in Italy, the first European cou...
- + Wall Street stocks, bitcoin take breath from record highs ahead of US jobs data—By Lawrence Delevingne, Dhara Ranasinghe BOSTON/LONDON (Reuters) -Bitcoin traded near $100,000 on Thursday as investors bet on a friendly U.S. regulat...
- + World Bank wins $100 billion replenishment of fund for poorest countries—By David Lawder (Reuters) -Donor countries have pledged a record $100 billion three-year replenishment of the World Bank’s fund for the poorest ...
- + Oil falls as investors weigh ample 2025 supply outlook, delayed OPEC+ output hike—By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Thursday as investors weighed an ample supply outlook for next year against OPEC+ delaying...
- + Moldova sacks energy minister over failure to tackle crisis—By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU (Reuters) -Moldova’s president on Thursday sacked Energy Minister Victor Parlicov and the prime minister called for ...
- + Exclusive-Slim Jim maker Conagra exploring sale of Chef Boyardee, sources say—By Abigail Summerville NEW YORK (Reuters) – Conagra Brands, the maker of Slim Jim beef jerky and Healthy Choice frozen meals, is looking to sell...
- + Factbox-What is the UnitedHealthcare business that was led by slain CEO Brian Thompson?—By Michael Erman NEW YORK (Reuters) -Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance unit, was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesda...
- + Stellantis, Zeta Energy agree to jointly develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries—MILAN (Reuters) – Stellantis has signed an agreement with U.S.-based Zeta Energy to develop cheap lithium-sulfur batteries for electric vehicles...
- + Aviva sweetens Direct Line bid to $4.33 billion, Bloomberg News reports—(Reuters) -Insurance company Aviva has sweetened its bid for UK’s Direct Line to about 3.4 billion pounds ($4.33 billion), or 261 pence per shar...
- + Unclear how Trump tariffs would move UK inflation, BoE’s Greene says—By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – It is still not clear whether higher U.S. tariffs on goods imports proposed by U.S. President-elect Donald ...
- + European stocks finish at one-month high, French politics in focus—By Joao Manuel Vicente Mauricio and Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -European stocks closed at a more than one-month high on Thursday, aided by bank stocks...
- + M&S can tear down flagship Marble Arch store, says UK government—By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – British retailer Marks & Spencer can demolish and rebuild its flagship Marble Arch store in central London...
- + Personal goods stocks lifts FTSE 100; Frasers slumps—(Reuters) -Britain’s FTSE 100 index was barely changed on Thursday, as gains in the personal goods sector were limited by losses in real estate,...
- + Italian startup iGenius and Nvidia to build major AI system—By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Italian startup iGenius and Nvidia on Thursday said they are planning to bring online one of the world’s big...
- + Macquarie-backed offshore wind developer Corio starts job cuts—(Reuters) – Corio Generation, the UK-based offshore wind developer backed by Australia’s Macquarie Group, plans to cut a small number of j...
- + Russian Railways to cut spending by around 40% in 2025, says finance chief—(Reuters) – Russian Railways, a key cog in Russia’s industrial machine, may substantially cut its spending next year by around 40% compare...
- + HSBC improves data access and operational efficiency with Starburst technology.—Thanks to Starburst’s solution, HSBC has accelerated its access to information with queries up to 20 times faster, reducing analysis time from s...
- + Factbox-The six milestones Starmer says will define success of UK government—By Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced six priorities intended to convince dissatisfie...
- + UK’s Starmer says he has not watered down economic growth pledges—LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that he had not watered down the his ambition for Britain to become the ...
- + Partner or Personnel: Deciding Between Agency Expertise and In-House Marketing for Financial Brands—The financial services sector is experiencing unparalleled growth, propelled by technological innovation and evolving global markets. Yet, this expans...
- + More HSBC senior managers to go as CEO continues overhaul—By Selena Li, Lawrence White and Sinead Cruise HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) -HSBC announced a raft of senior management departures and appointments on T...
- + Starmer pledges measurable ‘milestones’ to rebuild Britain after rocky start—By Alistair Smout and Elizabeth Piper IVER, England (Reuters) -Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Thursday to deliver on his priorities to rebuild...
- + Italian startup iGenius and Nvidia to build major AI system—By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Italian startup iGenius and Nvidia on Thursday said they are planning to bring online one of the world’s big...
- + Phantom Wallet Integrates Sui—Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, December 5th, 2024, Chainwire Leading wallet Phantom, which has over 7M monthly active users, chooses Sui’s “high-perfor...
- + Shell and Equinor form UK North Sea oil and gas joint venture—By Louise Rasmussen, Ron Bousso and Nerijus Adomaitis COPENHAGEN/LONDON/OSLO (Reuters) -Shell and Norway’s Equinor will merge their British Nort...
- + UK firms flag over $1.4 billion in labour costs from increase in national insurance, wages—(This Nov. 27 story has been corrected to say that Pets At Home and Halfords expect an increase in costs from a rise in both NIC and minimum wages, no...
- + Italy and African Development Bank sign $420 million co-financing deal—RABAT (Reuters) – Italian state lender CDP and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed on Thursday a co-financing deal worth 400 million euro...
- + Dutch airline KLM urges government to rethink Schiphol flight cap—By Bart H. Meijer AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Dutch airline KLM on Thursday urged the government to rethink its approach to tackling noise pollution at Amste...
- + Mersen delays targets by two years on weak materials demand for EVs—By Nathan Vifflin (Reuters) -Mersen pushed back its financial targets until 2029 on Thursday, estimating a three year delay in the electric vehicle an...
- + Fall of government leaves France without clear path on cutting deficit -S&P—PARIS (Reuters) – The fall of the government leaves France without a clear path toward reducing its budgetary deficit, credit rating agency Stan...
- + UK construction grows but house-building decline steepens, PMI shows—LONDON (Reuters) – Activity in Britain’s construction industry picked up in November but growth was lopsided, according to an industry sur...
- + Generative AI Development for Predictive Analytics in the Financial Sector—In recent years, generative AI development has emerged as a powerful tool for advancing predictive analytics in the financial sector. With the ability...
- + DS Smith flags persisting weak demand after H1 profit fall—(Reuters) -Britain’s DS Smith said on Thursday packaging demand and paper pricing were “not as strong as expected” in its second qua...
- + Euphoria all around as Bitcoin vaults above $100,000, stocks hit record highs—By Dhara Ranasinghe and Tom Westbrook LONDON (Reuters) -Bitcoin broke $100,000 on Thursday as investors bet on a friendly U.S. regulatory shift, while...
- + French debt risk premium falls after government collapses—By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) – The risk premium investors demand to hold French debt rather than German Bunds dropped from its highest levels in...
- + Safran sets course for higher revenue, profit by 2028—(Reuters) -French jet engine maker Safran is targeting annual revenue growth in a high single-digit percentage and a sharply higher profit by 2028, it...
- + European stocks edge higher as investors weigh impact of French govt collapse—(Reuters) – European stocks hovered near one-month highs on Thursday with French equities rising after lawmakers in the country voted to topple ...
- + Prime Minister Barnier to resign as France’s political crisis deepens—By Bertrand Boucey and Sudip Kar-Gupta PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Michel Barnier will resign on Thursday after far-right and leftist lawma...
- + Britain approves $19 billion Vodafone-Three mobile merger—By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Thursday approved the $19 billion merger between Vodafone UK and Hutchison’s Three UK to create the ...
- + GSK expands deal with China’s Zhifei to explore RSV vaccine collaboration—(Reuters) -GSK said on Thursday it had expanded its agreement with China’s largest vaccine company Zhifei to explore a potential collaboration o...
- + Business leaders fear recession, labour shortages, World Economic Forum says—LONDON (Reuters) – Business leaders globally are worried about the risk of recession, labour shortages and rising inflation, despite some signs ...
- + German industrial orders fall 1.5% in October—(Reuters) – German industrial orders fell in October, declining by 1.5% on the previous month on a seasonally and calendar adjusted basis, the f...
- + Analysis-China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs—SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Automakers in China are ramping up exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe and planning more models for the key market, exposi...
- + Prosecutors open investigation into South Korean president over martial law, Yonhap reports—SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean prosecutors have opened an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol, his interior minister, and the now-former ...
- + Global billionaire wealth leaps, fueled by US gains, UBS says—ZURICH (Reuters) – The wealth held by the world’s billionaires jumped by about 17% over the past year, as significant gains among the supe...
- + Asian stocks see heavy outflows for second straight month in November—By Gaurav Dogra (Reuters) – Asian stocks were under selling pressure from foreign investors for a second consecutive month in November amid worr...
- + UK new car sales dip about 2% in November, preliminary data shows—(Reuters) – New car registrations in Britain fell about 2% in November, according to preliminary industry data released on Thursday. The Society...
- + UK’s Vodafone to sell remaining 3% stake in India’s Indus Towers—(Reuters) -Vodafone Group will sell its remaining 3% stake in Indian telecom infrastructure developer Indus Towers, the British telecom group said on ...
- + Oil slightly firmer ahead of OPEC+ supply decision—By Yuka Obayashi and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices were mostly stable on Thursday ahead of an OPEC+ meeting later in the day, with inves...
- + Euro wobbles as political turmoil dents sentiment; bitcoin scales $100,000—By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The euro was subdued on Thursday after the widely expected collapse of the French government, stoking worries a...
- + Rate cut bets boost stocks as bitcoin breaks $100,000—By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Bitcoin broke $100,000 on Thursday as investors bet on a friendly regulatory shift in the U.S., while Asian stoc...
- + Instant view: Bitcoin vaults above $100,000—(Reuters) – Bitcoin hit a record high above $100,000 on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as U.S. president fuels expectations...
- + UK and Qatar pledge to grow investment ties—LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, pledged to deepen their investme...
- + Britain drug-cost watchdog says it will recommend Lilly obesity drug—By Maggie Fick LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s drugs cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE said on Thursday it will recommend Eli Lilly’s ob...
- + More flexibility can keep sick UK employees in work, report says—By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British employees whose health deteriorates are four times more likely to drop out of the labour market if ...
- + Stocks gain, dollar steady; Wall Street shrugs off global political turmoil—By Lawrence Delevingne (Reuters) -A U.S. tech stock rally and expectations of lower interest rates boosted global shares while the euro and dollar wer...
- + UK firms jittery about rise in labour costs and Trump tariffs, survey shows—By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British companies face a challenging 2025, the British Chambers of Commerce said on Wednesday with an increa...
- + Novartis cannot block generic of best-selling heart drug, US appeals court says—By Blake Brittain (Reuters) – Novartis failed to persuade a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday to halt MSN Pharmaceuticals’ proposed generic ...
- + Airbus cuts 2,000 Defence and Space jobs, taming earlier plans—By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus announced just over 2,000 job cuts in Defence and Space, or about 5% of its second-largest division, as i...
- + Sweden’s SBB receives letters from funds intending to accelerate Eurobonds—(Reuters) – Swedish property group SBB said it had received letters from FFI Fund and Olifant Fund notifying an intention to accelerate their ho...
- + Schneider Electric working with Nvidia to design data center cooling systems—By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – French electrical equipment maker Schneider Electric is working with Nvidia to develop designs for data center coo...
- + Meet Nikola Farad: The Robot Educating Consumers on Electric Cars—By: Mae Cornes Nikola Farad S.F.R. (Scientific Fact Robot) isn’t your average mascot. Created by Daniel Lee Williams, a seasoned automotive tech...
- + Exclusive-Shell slows investments in offshore wind, splits power business—By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) -Shell is stepping back from new offshore wind investments and is splitting its power division following an extensive r...
- + Vatican unveils Pope Francis’ new popemobile, an all-electric Mercedes—By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican on Wednesday unveiled a new open-top popemobile, an all-electric Mercedes-Benz that Pope ...
- + Apple facing hurdles in adapting Baidu AI models for China, The Information reports—(Reuters) – Apple and Baidu are working to add AI features to iPhones sold in China, but are facing hurdles that could hurt the tech giant’...
- + Greece backs higher tax on short-term rentals, levy on cruise arrivals—ATHENS (Reuters) – The Greek parliament on Wednesday approved a bill increasing a daily tax on short-term rental and hotel accommodation and cha...
- + ECB’s Lagarde on France: price and financial stability are interlinked—FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Euro zone economic growth could be weaker in the months ahead and downside risks dominate the medium term outlook, European Centr...
- + From decree to defeat: Inside South Korea’s failed martial law attempt—By Hyonhee Shin, Cynthia Kim, Ju-min Park and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL (Reuters) – At his confirmation hearing three months ago, South Korea’s de...
- + UniCredit to offer wealthy clients Blackstone’s private equity fund—MILAN (Reuters) -Italian bank UniCredit said on Wednesday it was widening its partnership with Blackstone to start offering its wealthier clients a pr...
- + Analysis-German gas levy limbo raises risk of higher costs for edgy neighbours—By Vera Eckert FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The collapse of Germany’s governing coalition risks delaying a draft law on waiving a costly gas stor...
- + Why are coffee prices trading near half-century highs?—By Maytaal Angel LONDON (Reuters) – Global coffee prices have soared to their highest in nearly 50 years due to poor weather in Brazil and Vietn...
- + Deutsche Bank CEO says German economy needs ‘urgent’ action—By Tommy Reggiori Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) -Germany’s struggling economy needs urgent action to boost its competitiveness, Deutsche Bank’s ...
- + Snoop Dogg helps Publicis claim world’s largest ad group title—LONDON (Reuters) – France’s Publicis has enlisted Snoop Dogg, the American rapper who became a breakout star at the Paris Olympics, to hel...
- + UK to publish provisional report on cloud computing in January—LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s competition regulator will issue its provisional findings of its cloud computing investigation in January, ra...
- + UK supermarket Asda raises $196 million to help pay down debt—LONDON (Reuters) – Struggling British supermarket group Asda has raised an additional loan of 155 million pounds ($196 million) to help it pay b...
- + EU watchdog probes Nvidia hardware bundling as it scrutinises Run:ai deal—By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU antitrust regulators are asking Nvidia customers if they have been offered discounts to buy the company&...
- + Ubisoft pulls the plug on XDefiant, to close San Francisco and Osaka studios—(Reuters) – France’s largest video game maker Ubisoft has decided to discontinue development on XDefiant, its free-to-play first-person sh...
- + Soccer-Tottenham must bolster attack in transfer window, says Postecoglou—LONDON (Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur will use the mid-season transfer window to strengthen their attacking options, manager Ange Postecoglou sai...
- + Exclusive-Northvolt seeks to sell electric industrial battery business by year-end—By Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Northvolt has held talks with a big industrial company on selling the business that makes electric battery...
- + Wall Street stocks advance, dollar steady amid political turmoil in South Korea, France—By Lawrence Delevingne and Tom Wilson BOSTON/LONDON (Reuters) -Global shares were mixed and the euro was steady on Wednesday as markets digested polit...
- + Oil prices edge up ahead of imminent OPEC+ decision; geopolitical turmoil in focus—By Arunima Kumar (Reuters) – Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday, with traders expecting OPEC+ to announce an extension to supply cuts this we...
- + Euro steady ahead of French no-confidence vote, South Korean won rebounds—By Kevin Buckland and Alun John TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) -The euro marked time on Wednesday as a French no-confidence vote inched closer, while the Aust...
- + How to impeach a South Korean president—SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing the threat of impeachment, with opposition lawmakers accusing him of violating his con...
- + UK’s FTSE 100 falls as AstraZeneca, BoE Governor’s remarks weigh—(Reuters) – The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 fell on Wednesday, ending a five-day winning streak, dragged by AstraZeneca’s decline on tar...
- + Norway should begin process of divesting Russian assets, central bank says—By Terje Solsvik and Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -Norway’s government should let its huge sovereign wealth fund sell parts of its Russian port...
- + Financial Services Outsourcing India: Cynergy BPO – Tech and CX-Driven Outsourcing Solutions—India has firmly established itself as the global epicenter for financial services outsourcing, offering an unrivaled combination of cutting-edge tech...
- + STOXX 600 up ahead of France’s pivotal vote, German DAX holds firm above 20,000 mark—By Joao Manuel Vicente Mauricio and Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -Technology and automobile shares lifted Europe’s benchmark index to a near one-mont...
- + Novavax to sell Czech manufacturing unit to Novo Nordisk for $200 million—By Gnaneshwar Rajan and Maggie Fick (Reuters) -U.S.-based vaccine maker Novavax said on Wednesday it will sell its manufacturing facility in the Czech...
- + Oil prices steady ahead of imminent OPEC+ decision; geopolitical turmoil in focus—By Arunima Kumar (Reuters) -Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday, with traders expecting OPEC+ to announce an extension to supply cuts this wee...
- + Vestas CFO to step down, shares slip 5%—COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark’s Vestas said on Wednesday its Chief Financial Officer Hans Martin Smith will step down by the end of this year an...
- + MFE lines up $3.6 billion loan for any ProSieben move—MILAN (Reuters) -MFE-MediaForEurope, the TV group controlled by Italy’s Berlusconi family, has asked a group of banks for a 3.4 billion euro ($3...
- + EDF to extend the operating life of four British nuclear plants—By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) -EDF will extend the life of four of its British nuclear plants and invest 1.3 billion pounds ($1.64 billion) in i...
- + Euro steady ahead of French no-confidence vote, won roiled by political crisis—By Kevin Buckland and Alun John TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) – The euro marked time on Wednesday ahead of France’s no- confidence vote, while th...
- + France’s Orano says it has lost control of uranium mine in Niger—PARIS (Reuters) – French nuclear fuels company Orano said on Wednesday that it had lost control of its Somair uranium mine in Niger, with board ...
- + Euro zone business activity declines sharply in November, PMI shows—LONDON (Reuters) – Business activity across the euro zone fell sharply last month as the bloc’s dominant services sector joined the manufa...
- + UK set for faster growth in 2025 but high inflation too, OECD forecasts—By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – The OECD on Wednesday bumped up its growth forecast for Britain’s economy next year, citing a surge in governmen...
- + Volvo Cars reports 5% rise in November sales—COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Volvo Cars’ sales rose 5% year on year in November to 66,977 vehicles, led by Europe and the United States, it said on Wed...
- + India’s Bharti Airtel signs ‘multi-billion’ dollar 4G, 5G equipment deal with Ericsson—(Reuters) – India’s Bharti Airtel on Wednesday signed a “multi-billion” dollar deal with Swedish telecom equipment maker Erics...
- + StanChart sets $200 billion new wealth assets target, focuses on Chinese and Indian wealthy—By Lawrence White and Selena Li LONDON/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Standard Chartered (StanChart) will target $200 billion in new assets and double-di...
- + Norway eases loan-to-value mortgage limit to 90%—OSLO (Reuters) – The Norwegian government will ease its loan-to-value restriction on mortgage lending, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, l...
- + Russian services sector expands for fifth month running, PMI shows—(Reuters) – Activity across Russia’s services sector expanded for a fifth month running in November and at its fastest pace since January,...
- + Google Cloud partners with Air France-KLM on AI technology—(Reuters) – Google Cloud said on Wednesday it had partnered with Air France-KLM to deploy generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology on ...
- + UN seeks $47 billion in aid as donor appetite shrinks while crises multiply—By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations on Wednesday sought $47 billion in aid for 2025 to help around 190 million people fleeing co...
- + Exclusive-Big hedge funds call on doctors, scientists for an edge on pharma, sources say—By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) – Some of the world’s largest hedge funds are hiring doctors, scientists and analysts to give them expe...
- + Aussie slumps on tepid economy, won stable after martial law lifted—By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -The Australian dollar tumbled to a four-month low on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected economic growth raised ex...
- + Palliser intensifies campaign to push Rio to give up London listing, FT reports—(Reuters) – Activist investor Palliser Capital has intensified its bid to push Rio Tinto to abandon its London listing, demanding an independent...
- + ECB rate cut of 25 bps possible, not more, ECB’s Holzmann tells paper—VIENNA (Reuters) – It is “conceivable” that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its next rate-se...
- + UK’s Reeves promises more power for England’s regional mayors—MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Regional mayors across England will be given new powers to boost economic growth and attract investment, British...
- + Bronze statues, coins and ancient eggs found in Tuscan thermal baths—By Alvise Armellini ROME (Reuters) – Ancient statues, coins, jewels and still-intact eggs from Roman and Etruscan times have been recovered from...
- + European Commission favours more EU funds for electric vehicles sector—BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission called on Tuesday for an additional 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) of EU funds to be made available...
- + ThinkMarkets Receives Two Prestigious Industry Awards—London, United Kingdom, December 2nd, 2024, FinanceWire ThinkMarkets, a leading online trading provider, has further solidified its reputation as an i...
- + US job openings rise in October, layoffs decrease—WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job openings increased moderately in October while layoffs declined, suggesting the labor market continued to slow i...
- + German cabinet approves $1.4 billion subsidy to cut 2025 power network fees—BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s cabinet has approved a proposal for a 1.3 billion euro ($1.37 billion) subsidy to offset electricity network ...
- + France’s EDF, TotalEnergies awarded Saudi solar tenders during Macron visit—By America Hernandez PARIS/CAIRO (Reuters) -TotalEnergies will build an 0.3 gigawatt (GW) solar park in Saudi Arabia, while EDF Renewables will build ...
- + Global debt surges past $320 trillion as risk appetite returns- IIF—By Libby George LONDON (Reuters) – The world’s debt stock surged by over $12 trillion in the first three quarters of 2024 to a fresh recor...
- + Exclusive-Worldline attracts early stage interest from private equity firms, sources say—By Amy-Jo Crowley and Mathieu Rosemain LONDON (Reuters) -French payments group Worldline has attracted early stage takeover interest from private equi...
- + Soccer-Struggling Man City counting on fan support, says Guardiola—MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Manchester City’s supporters remember the highs of recent years and will get behind the team following a s...
- + King Charles welcomes Qatar’s emir as state visit begins—By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -King Charles and Keir Starmer welcomed Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for a state visit to Brit...
- + Bankers prepare for globalisation ‘reset’ in second Trump presidency—By Lawrence White and Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) -Globalisation is being reset by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s trade tariff threats a...
- + Should You Start Your Own Blog?—Blogging might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to putting your voice out there these days, but you might be surprised to learn that ...
- + Soccer-Chelsea exceeding expectations but Maresca wants more—(Reuters) – Chelsea’s players have been able to implement Enzo Maresca’s style of play quicker than the Italian manager expected, bu...
- + Cirata Expands Data Interoperability Support for Apache Iceberg and Databricks Delta Lake with Data Migrator 3.0—Major new version delivers multicloud data interoperability, automation, scalability and security. London. December 3, 2024 – Cirata, the company tha...
- + South Korean won, ETFs tumble after govt declares martial law—By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -The South Korean won dropped to a more than two-year low against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, while exc...
- + Oil prices rise ahead of OPEC+ meeting—By Robert Harvey LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose more than 1.5% on Tuesday as investors await an OPEC+ meeting expected to rubber stamp continued ou...
- + Europe and Asia stocks climb while dollar and US futures hold steady—By Harry Robertson and Kevin Buckland LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) -European and Asian stocks rallied on Tuesday after tech companies spurred Wall Street to...
- + European Commission favours more EU funds for electric vehicles sector—BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission called on Tuesday for an additional 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) of EU funds to be made available...
- + China bans export of key minerals to U.S. as trade frictions escalate—By Amy Lv and Tony Munroe (Reuters) -China has banned exports to the United States of items related to the minerals gallium, germanium and antimony th...
- + Shift to new UK job market survey may be delayed to 2027, ONS says—By Suban Abdulla and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s statistics agency cautioned on Tuesday that the shift to its new, impr...
- + Britons spent $4.6 billion online over Black Friday/Cyber Monday period, says Adobe—LONDON (Reuters) – British shoppers spent 3.63 billion pounds ($4.6 billion) online over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday (Nov. 29-Dec. 2) period, ...
- + Euro tiptoes higher, France turmoil keeps investors on edge—By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The euro rose on Tuesday, regaining some poise after political turmoil in France sent traders scrambling for hedgin...
- + UK’s FTSE 100 jumps on energy boost—(Reuters) – The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 extended gains on Tuesday as a rise in oil prices lifted the heavyweight energy shares, while Easy...
- + Analysis-Why GM could suffer under Trump policies to ‘save’ Detroit automakers—By Nora Eckert and Chris Kirkham (Reuters) – It might seem like U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to gut automotive emissions restriction...
- + Microsoft faces UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences—LONDON (Reuters) – Microsoft faces legal action in Britain over a claim that thousands of businesses using cloud computing services provided by ...
- + Soccer-No rush for Alisson to return, says Liverpool boss Slot—LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) – Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper Alisson will not be rushed back from injury, manager Arne Slot said on ...
- + Space firms plot new European satellite venture to take on Starlink as job cuts loom—By Tim Hepher and Giulia Segreti PARIS/ROME (Reuters) -Europe’s Airbus, Thales and Leonardo are exploring plans to set up a new joint space comp...
- + Central banks extend easing cycle in November as uncertain 2025 looms—By Karin Strohecker and Sumanta Sen LONDON (Reuters) – Monetary easing by central banks across developed and emerging economies trundled along i...
- + NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine’s call for quick invite—By Sabine Siebold and Humeyra Pamuk BRUSSELS (Reuters) -NATO is highly unlikely to heed Ukraine’s call for a membership invitation at a meeting ...
- + Sterling picks up versus dollar, flat against euro—LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling gained against the dollar on Tuesday after dovish comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller and was ...
- + StanChart targets $200 billion in new wealth assets over next five years—By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) – Standard Chartered will target $200 billion in new assets and double digit growth in income from its wealth...
- + Economic Uncertainty: A Global Concern—Abstract Economic uncertainty impacts every aspect of human life worldwide, it not only impacts the market trends but deeply shapes the political and ...
- + Prince William and Kate to welcome Qatar’s emir on state visit to Britain—By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) – Prince William and his wife Kate will greet Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife ...
- + Understand What Your Fire Insurance Covers and How Your Insurer Pays Claims—A fire in your home can be a life-altering experience. Even if you are very fortunate to put the fire out quickly, you can face an expensive repair bi...
- + Banks boost STOXX 600 to month high, France’s political turmoil in focus—By Joao Manuel Vicente Mauricio and Ankika Biswas (Reuters) –Bank shares steered Europe’s STOXX 600 index to a near one-month high on Tues...
- + Forvia says CEO Koller to step down in March 2025, succeeded by Martin Fischer—(Reuters) – Forvia has appointed Martin Fischer to replace Patrick Koller as its CEO from the beginning of March 2025, the French car parts supp...
- + Space firms plot new European satellite venture to take on Starlink as job cuts loom—By Tim Hepher and Giulia Segreti PARIS/ROME (Reuters) -Europe’s Airbus, Thales and Leonardo are exploring plans to set up a new joint space comp...
- + Euro steadies, France turmoil keeps investors on edge—By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The euro edged up on Tuesday, regaining some poise after political turmoil in France sent traders scrambling for he...
- + NatWest remains on acquisition trail, CEO says, after 2024 deal flurry—LONDON (Reuters) – NatWest Group will explore “strategically congruent” and “financially compelling” M&A opportuniti...
- + Upper Crust owner SSP targets European profit margin boost, shares jump—(Reuters) -Upper Crust owner SSP, which runs cafes, bars and restaurants in train stations and airports in nearly 40 countries, said on Tuesday it pla...
- + Leonardo has no plans to change its stake in Germany’s Hensoldt—ROME (Reuters) – Leonardo has no intention to change its stake in Germany’s Hensoldt, the Italian defence and aerospace group’s chie...
- + Tech leads European shares higher, France’s political outlook in focus—(Reuters) – European shares opened higher on Tuesday, led by the tech and basic resources sectors, with investors on tenterhooks ahead of the ou...
- + Swiss inflation weaker than expected, boosting rate cut bets—ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss inflation rose less than expected in November, official data showed on Tuesday, boosting bets for a bigger interest rate cut b...
- + UK facing increased hostile activity in cyberspace, security official warns—LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s cyber security chief warned on Tuesday of a rise in hostile activity in the country’s cyberspace, with ...
- + Morning Bid: Notre-Dame rebuilt, as Paris nears collapse—A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland France is still the center of Europe’s attention on Tuesday, with the...
- + How India says Volkswagen evaded $1.4 billion in import taxes—NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India has alleged Volkswagen evaded $1.4 billion in taxes by “wilfully” paying lesser import duty on component import...
- + British firms downbeat about China business despite stimulus, lobby group says—BEIJING (Reuters) – British companies operating in China feel that doing business in the world’s second-largest economy has become harder ...
- + Trump to attend Notre-Dame reopening in first foreign trip since election—By Costas Pitas and Steve Holland (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he will travel to Paris to attend this weekend’s r...
- + Oil prices nudge higher ahead of OPEC+ meeting—By Florence Tan and Colleen Howe SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices nudged higher on Tuesday but remained within a narrow trading range, as traders await...
- + Dollar rides high on flagging euro and yuan—SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar was buoyant on Tuesday as political turmoil in France undermined the euro, while tariff risks and weakness in China...
- + Airlines not switching quickly enough to green jet fuel, study says—By Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) – Most of the world’s airlines are not doing enough to switch to sustainable jet fuel, according to a study ...
- + UK retailers report weakest sales since April, BRC survey shows—LONDON (Reuters) – British retailers reported lacklustre sales in November, according to industry data on Tuesday affected by the timing of the ...
- + Exxon talks continue on shallow-water block in Guyana auction, company says— HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil and partners are continuing to negotiate with Guyana’s government on the terms for d...
- + Pershing Square to delist from Euronext Amsterdam—(Reuters) – Pershing Square Holdings said on Monday it plans to delist its shares from Euronext Amsterdam, after billionaire Bill Ackman urged i...
- + World shares mixed, dollar advances amid improved U.S. manufacturing, French political drama—By Lawrence Delevingne (Reuters) -Stocks in the U.S. and Europe were mixed on Monday, while the dollar gained versus the euro, amid political turmoil ...
- + Euro drops as French government crisis escalates—By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -The euro faltered on Monday against a strong U.S. dollar on growing concerns about a possible governme...
- + Oil steady, traders hopeful on China demand but worried about Fed—By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices were little changed on Monday, as hopes of stronger demand stemming from higher factory activity in...
- + Number of migrants reaching Spain’s Canary Islands breaks all-time record—MADRID (Reuters) – The number of migrants reaching Spain’s Canary Islands on precarious vessels from West Africa has hit an all-time annua...
- + US LNG exports to Europe surge in November on higher prices—By Curtis Williams HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. LNG exports to Europe surged in November as the world’s largest producer of the superchilled g...
- + ASML not changing guidance after new US crackdown on China chip exports—By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Computer chip equipment maker ASML said it does not expect new U.S. restrictions on semiconductor exports to Chi...
- + Airbus deliveries topped 80 jets in November, sources say—By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus deliveries rose sharply to more than 80 jets in November as the planemaker recovered momentum towards end...
- + France’s LightOn targets secure AI growth in Europe and Middle East—By Nathan Vifflin and Leo Marchandon (Reuters) – LightOn plans to expand in Europe and the Middle East, targeting sectors such as banking, defen...
- + Sanofi announces its biggest China investment deal amid China-EU trade tensions—SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Sanofi plans to invest around 1 billion euros ($1.05 billion) to build a new insulin production base in Beijing, which will mark t...
- + Ipsos confirms talks with Kantar Media over possible acquisition—(Reuters) – French market research firm Ipsos said on Monday it was in talks with Kantar Media over a potential acquisition of the London-based ...
- + Tavares clashed with Stellantis board over revival plan, sources say—By Giulio Piovaccari and Alessandro Parodi MILAN (Reuters) – Outgoing CEO Carlos Tavares clashed with Stellantis’ board over his plans to ...
- + Exclusive-Norway wealth fund’s watchdog to probe shoemakers, crypto firms over ethics in 2025—By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund’s ethics watchdog will next year investigate shoemakers, crypto firms and ...
- + Factbox-How India says Volkswagen evaded $1.4 billion in import taxes—NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India has alleged Volkswagen evaded $1.4 billion in taxes by “wilfully” paying lesser import duty on component...
- + Soccer-Van Nistelrooy looks to lift Leicester spirits—(Reuters) – Newly-appointed manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is aiming to bring a sense of positivity to Leicester City and quickly make an impressio...
- + Swiss corruption case involving Trafigura and former executive opens—By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -Trafigura and three other defendants including a former board member went on trial over the alleged payment of bribes ...
- + AirBaltic stalls IPO until at least the first half of 2025—By Joanna Plucinska LONDON (Reuters) -AirBaltic is pushing its planned initial public offering back to the first half of 2025 or later as its advisers...
- + Exclusive-Worldline attracts early stage interest from private equity firms, sources say—By Amy-Jo Crowley and Mathieu Rosemain LONDON (Reuters) -French payments group Worldline has attracted early stage takeover interest from private equi...
- + Hapag-Lloyd expects lower profitability in fourth quarter—(Reuters) – Hapag-Lloyd expects lower profitability in the fourth quarter but still at a “good level”, after freight rates peaked in...
- + Seeking higher margins, Stellantis CEO Tavares lost some core customers—By Giulio Piovaccari, Alessandro Parodi and Inti Landauro MILAN (Reuters) – When 24-year-old Elena Aragon set out to buy a new car, she reviewed...
- + France’s CAC 40 turns positive after PM Barnier’s last-minute concession—By Joao Manuel Vicente Mauricio and Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -French shares climbed on Monday, reversing early declines, as a further budget concession...
- + What’s next in France’s political and budget crises?—PARIS (Reuters) – France’s minority government is in a precarious position, with the far-right National Rally party promising to force the...
- + PZU considers selling Alior Bank stake to Pekao under new strategy—By Rafal Wojciech Nowak GDANSK (Reuters) -Poland’s top insurer PZU said on Monday it was considering selling its 32% stake in Alior Bank to Peka...
- + Delivery Hero sees 100 million euro hit from making Spanish riders employees—By Paolo Laudani (Reuters) -Delivery Hero will hire freelance riders at its Glovo unit in Spain as full-time employees, the food delivery firm said on...
- + Denmark plans to buy majority stake in Copenhagen Airports—COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark’s finance ministry has reached a conditional agreement with Danish pension fund ATP to buy a further 59.4% of the ...
- + Exclusive-Top Russian banker says sanctions-hit economy will slow in 2025—By Elena Fabrichnaya and Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia’s sanctions-hit, militarized economy is expected to slow next year and banksR...
- + London stocks slip as homebuilders, precious metal miners drag—By Nikhil Sharma (Reuters) – The UK’s main stock indexes inched lower on Monday after clocking healthy gains in November, pressured by los...
- + Sterling rises versus euro towards its 2-1/2-year high—By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) – Sterling dropped versus the dollar and rose against the euro on Monday, with political troubles in France and the...
- + Budget woes push French borrowing costs above crisis-scarred Greece—By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) -French borrowing costs rose above those of Greece on Monday for the first time, as Michel Barnier’s governm...
- + Italy’s economy stagnates in Q3, pointing to weak 2024—ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s economy stagnated in the third quarter from the previous three months due to a slump in exports and investments, ...
- + Topps Tiles says board supports strategy after top investor’s criticism—By Aby Jose Koilparambil (Reuters) -Britain’s Topps Tiles said on Monday its strategy, primarily focused on expanding the retailer’s onlin...
- + As a hedge against inflation: Buy Gold Coins and Store them in a Safe Deposit Box—During turbulent economic times, minimizing your investment risk is the thing to do. There are favourite investment objects such as stocks and real es...
- + Qatar’s Emir to meet King Charles, PM Starmer on state visit to Britain—LONDON (Reuters) – Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will arrive in Britain on Monday for a two-day state visit hosted by Kin...
- + Why nature risk is the next frontier in financial risk management—By Sebastian Leape, CEO of Natcap Financial institutions have mastered climate risk assessment, they must now urgently expand their risk management ca...
- + Italy Oct jobless rate falls to 5.8%, lowest since 2007—ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in October, the lowest reading since April 2007, from a revised 6.0% the month bef...
- + Computer chip group SEMI says EU needs assertive industrial policy—AMSTERDAM(Reuters) – The incoming European Commission should follow recommendations made by Mario Draghi for a more coherent industrial policy a...
- + Euro zone Nov factory activity fell sharply; outlook gloomy, PMI shows—LONDON (Reuters) – Euro zone manufacturing activity fell sharply last month and a further decline in demand likely dashed any hopes for an immin...
- + PZU aims to sell Alior Bank shares to Pekao under new strategy—GDANSK (Reuters) – Poland’s top insurer PZU said on Monday it plans to sell its 32% stake in Alior Bank to Pekao, in which it holds 20%, a...
- + Floods slow Spanish manufacturing growth in November, PMI shows—MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s manufacturing sector expanded at a slower pace in November, hindered by the severe floods in the region of Vale...
- + Euro drops vs strengthening dollar, French politics weigh—By Stefano Rebaudo and Wayne Cole (Reuters) -The euro dropped on Monday versus a strengthening U.S. dollar on growing concerns about a possible govern...
- + Stellantis drops after CEO Tavares resigns—(Reuters) -Shares in Stellantis slumped as much as 8.9% on Monday, hitting their lowest in more than two years, after CEO Carlos Tavares resigned abru...
- + Polish manufacturing PMI dips as new orders fall, outlook weakens—WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s manufacturing sector saw a renewed contraction in November as new orders fell at their fastest pace in three m...
- + Delivery Hero says Glovo riders in Spain to become employees—(Reuters) – Delivery Hero said on Monday that freelance riders at its Glovo unit in Spain will be hired as employees. “Glovo management de...
- + Prosus nearly doubles profit in H1 on strong e-commerce, Tencent growth—JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Dutch technology investor Prosus NV reported on Monday an 89.5% jump in core headline earnings during its half year, dr...
- + France’s CAC 40 drops 1% on political woes, Stellantis slides after CEO exit—(Reuters) – Europe’s main stocks index opened lower on Monday, with France’s benchmark CAC 40 dropping more than 1% due to the count...
- + ECB’s Lane says bank should focus on future risks for policy decisions, FT reports—(Reuters) – The European Central Bank should make future monetary policy decisions based on upcoming risk rather than the latest economic data, ...
- + Unilever CEO looking to sell food brands with $1 billion in sales, FD reports—AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Unilever is looking to sell several food brands that have combined sales of around 1 billion euros ($1.05 billion), Chief ...
- + Russian factory activity expands marginally in November, PMI shows—(Reuters) – Activity across Russia’s manufacturing sector increased marginally in November, a business survey showed on Monday, thanks to ...
- + Exclusive-Russia’s VTB expects rouble to stabilise around 100/dollar, CEO says—MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian rouble will stabilise at around 100 to the U.S. dollar after the period of volatility in the aftermath of U.S. sa...
- + Exclusive-Russia’s VTB sees 2025 GDP growth at 1.9%, CEO says—MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s second-largest lender VTB sees 2025 GDP growth at 1.9%, above the International Monetary Fund’s forecast...
- + Morning bid: Trump changes tune on strong dollar—(Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole The dollar is making the early running on Monday, retaking so...
- + Irish centre-right parties seek coalition deal as Trump threat looms—By Padraic Halpin and Conor Humphries DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s two large centre-right parties are set to begin their search for a coal...
- + Swiss corruption case involving Trafigura and former executive opens—By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – Trafigura and three other defendants including a former board member go on trial over the alleged payment of br...
- + Unwelcome in Germany, UniCredit CEO zeroes in on Italy—By Tom Sims, John O’Donnell and Valentina Za MUNICH/FRANKFURT/MILAN (Reuters) -Just days before UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel set his sight on a ta...
- + Exclusive-Kioxia sets IPO price range of 1,390-1,520 yen per share, sources say—By Miho Uranaka and Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) -Bain Capital-backed chipmaker Kioxia has set a tentative price range of 1,390 to 1,520 yen ($9.22 to $...
- + World Court to open climate change hearings —By Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE – The United Nations’ top court on Monday starts hearings on the legal obligation of countries to figh...
- + Exclusive-UN calls for $2.6 trillion investment to reverse land degradation—By Simon Jessop and Pesha Magid RIYADH (Reuters) – Restoring the world’s degraded land and holding back its deserts will require at least ...
- + Mercedes to use Momenta software in 4 models, accelerate China comeback, sources say—SHANGHAI/BERLIN (Reuters) -Mercedes-Benz is betting on China’s Momenta to help it win back market share in the world’s biggest auto market...
- + Analysis-Global push for cooperation as space traffic crowds Earth orbit—By Nivedita Bhattacharjee BENGALURU (Reuters) – The rapid increase in satellites and space junk will make low Earth orbit unusable unless compan...
- + UK business morale ticks lower but trading prospects healthy, Lloyds Bank says—(Reuters) – British business confidence ticked downwards in November to a five-month low but remained healthy overall, with companies still feel...
- + Norway stops deep-sea mining, for now—By Gwladys Fouche and Nerijus Adomaitis OSLO (Reuters) -A small leftwing environmentalist political party in Norway succeeded on Sunday in blocking pl...
- + Storm Bora floods homes, streets in Greek island of Rhodes—ATHENS (Reuters) – Torrential rains flooded homes, businesses and roads in the popular Greek tourist island of Rhodes on Sunday, forcing authori...
- + UK business confidence lowest since COVID pandemic, IoD says—By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Institute of Directors said on Sunday that optimism among its members had fallen to the low...
- + UBS capital requirements should be proportionate, minister says—ZURICH (Reuters) -Capital requirements set for UBS under new banking regulations should be “proportionate”, as Switzerland attempts to str...
- + Dollar edges higher amid rate, political uncertainty—By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – The dollar crept higher on Monday in what is shaping up to be a critical week for the prospect of U.S. rate cut...
- + Asia stocks rise after Wall Street records; dollar rebounds—By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks climbed on Monday, buoyed by record high closes on Wall Street, while the dollar bounced back f...
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- + AI Revolution in Capital Markets: How Data-Driven Insights Are Changing Investor Relations—Byline: Tuesday Waters The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and capital markets is fundamentally changing how companies interact with inves...
- + Unwelcome in Germany, UniCredit CEO zeroes in on Italy—By Tom Sims, John O’Donnell and Valentina Za MUNICH/FRANKFURT/MILAN (Reuters) – Just days before UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel set his sight ...
- + Yen hits six-week high, dollar dips for month-end—By Karen Brettell and Harry Robertson NEW YORK (Reuters) – The yen jumped to a six-week high against the dollar on Friday after faster-than-expe...
- + EU approves 1.9 billion euro state aid for DB Cargo, subject to restructuring plan—BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission has approved 1.9 billion euros ($2.01 billion) in state aid for German rail freight operator DB Car...
- + Bank of England warns of risks from rise in global trade barriers—By William Schomberg, Lawrence White and Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England warned on Friday that higher trade barriers could hit glo...
- + BoE finds non-bank financial firms pose wider risks in crisis periods—LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Non-bank financial institutions such as hedge funds remain vulnerable to a sudden financial shock and would not all b...
- + Macron lauds artisans for restoring Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris—By Elizabeth Pineau and Michaela Cabrera PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron praised on Friday the more than 1,000 craftspeople who help...
- + Worldline says payment services disruptions in Italy not yet resolved—MILAN (Reuters) – French digital payments company Worldline on Friday said gas roadworks accidentally damaged its network connection to its data...
- + Trump’s tariffs could cost carmakers up to 17% of combined core profits, S&P says—(Reuters) – European and American carmakers are set to lose up to 17% of their combined annual core profits if the U.S. imposes import tariffs o...
- + Pound set for best week since September as dollar stumbles—By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) – The pound held steady on Friday, leaving it on track for its biggest weekly rise since mid-September after...
- + KIXY & BRITISH WRESTLING PIN PARTNERSHIP TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES—As part of its mission to empower customers across the UK and beyond to meet their financial needs while fostering a sense of community and connection...
- + Poland’s JSW says no job cuts planned in restructuring—(Reuters) – JSW, Poland’s biggest coking coal producer, does not plan job cuts as part of its restructuring, Jaroslaw Kluczniok, deputy CE...
- + New case of mpox variant clade Ib detected in England—LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s health security agency (UKHSA) said on Friday another case of the new mpox variant clade Ib has been detected...
- + Russia’s economy will need to adapt to new US sanctions, economy minister says—MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian rouble will strengthen when temporary speculative factors and market nervousness are gone, but the economy will n...
- + UK mortgage approvals rise to highest since August 2022—LONDON (Reuters) -British lenders approved the most mortgages for house purchase since August 2022 last month but consumer credit growth slowed slight...
- + Italy pushes back Poste stake sale to 2025, sources say—By Giuseppe Fonte, Elvira Pollina and Elisa Anzolin ROME/MILAN (Reuters) – Italy will postpone until next year the sale of up to a 14% stake in ...
- + Global Banking & Finance Review® Honors I&M Bank (Rwanda) Limited as Best Retail Bank Rwanda 2024 and Best SME Bank Rwanda 2024—Global Banking & Finance Review® is pleased to announce that I&M Bank (Rwanda) Limited has been awarded Best Retail Bank Rwanda 2024 and Best ...
- + European asset manager Amundi targets India debt with two recent fund launches—By Dharamraj Dhutia MUMBAI (Reuters) – Amundi Investments, Europe’s largest asset management firm, plans to increase its exposure to India...
- + Lombard Odier indicted in Switzerland over money laundering—ZURICH (Reuters) -The Swiss Attorney General’s Office (OAG) said on Friday it had indicted private bank Lombard Odier and one of the firm’...
- + Strikes to hit Volkswagen in December as clash with labour escalates—BERLIN (Reuters) -Workers at Volkswagen could go out on strike across Germany as soon as next week, the IG Metall union said in a notice on Friday, as...
- + BoE finds potential vulnerabilities in financial market plumbing—By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England said on Friday that a stress test of central counterparties (CCPs)- businesses that for...
- + Euro zone consumers see inflation edge up slightly, ECB survey shows—FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation expectations for the year ahead edged up slightly in October and stayed steady for three years out, th...
- + German unemployment rises less than expected in November, labour office says—By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – The number of people out of work in Germany rose less than expected in November, federal labour office figu...
- + STOXX 600 muted ahead of inflation data, eyes first monthly gain in three—(Reuters) – Europe’s STOXX 600 opened on a muted note on the final day of a turbulent week, with investors assessing France’s politi...
- + Oil prices set to end week over 3% lower as supply risks ease—(Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Friday, heading for a weekly drop of more than 3%, as concerns over supply risks from the Israel-Hezbollah conflict ease...
- + French preliminary inflation at 1.7% in November, in line with forecasts—(Reuters) – French consumer prices grew in line with expectations in November, with lower food prices and higher service prices compared to last...
- + French Q3 economic growth confirmed at 0.4% – INSEE—(Reuters) – France’s economy grew 0.4% in the third quarter of 2024, official data from the country’s statistics office INSEE showed...
- + German defence minister seeks 4.7 billion euro deal to buy four submarines, sources say—BERLIN (Reuters) – German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius wants to purchase four submarines in a deal worth over 4.7 billion euros ($5 billion)...
- + Germany’s green hydrogen ramp-up reliant on public money, E.ON says—FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The development of a green hydrogen market in Germany still depends to a large extent on public spending, utility E.ON sai...
- + UK transport minister quits in new blow to PM Starmer—By Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s transport minister Louise Haigh has resigned after pleading guilty years ago to an offence in co...
- + German retail sales fall more than expected in October—(Reuters) – German retail sales fell more than expected in October, decreasing by 1.5% compared with the previous month, data showed on Friday. ...
- + Sabadell picks Marc Armengol to replace Robin Bulloch as TSB’s CEO—MADRID (Reuters) -Marc Armengol will succeed Robin Bulloch as Chief Executive Officer of Britain’s TSB bank at the beginning of 2025, its Spanis...
- + Exclusive-Logistics provider GLP is considering a Hong Kong listing in 2025, sources say—HONG KONG/SYDNEY (Reuters) -Logistics company GLP is considering a Hong Kong listing that could happen as early as next year, eight years after the Si...
- + Big tech says Australia “rushed” social media ban for youths under 16—SYDNEY (Reuters) – Big Tech corporations on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing soci...
- + Hot Wheels, G.I. Joes aplenty on Shein, Temu amid worry over fake products—By Jessica DiNapoli, Helen Reid and Arriana McLymore NEW YORK (Reuters) – Fast-growing specialty e-commerce sites such as PDD’s Temu and i...
- + Exclusive – HSBC pulling back from China credit card business after struggling to expand, sources say—By Selena Li and Engen Tham (Reuters) – HSBC is pulling back from its credit card business in China eight years after its launch, as the lender ...
- + Huawei sees excitement for Mate 70 phone wane, analysts say—SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Huawei is seeing less consumer excitement in China for its newly launched Mate 70 smartphone, which could impact the Chines...
- + Australia’s Domain Holdings to defend REA’s copyright infringement claims—(Reuters) – Australia’s Domain Holdings said on Friday it will defend copyright infringement claims made by its larger rival, Rupert Murdo...
- + China’s Nov manufacturing activity seen expanding for second month: Reuters poll—BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s factory activity likely expanded modestly for a second straight month in November, adding to a string of recen...
- + Asian shares slip, yen aims for best week in 4 months on BOJ hike bets—By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares slipped on Friday while the yen was aiming for its best week in four months as strong local inflat...
- + Yen surges to 150 per dollar amid growing BOJ rate hike bets—By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The yen jumped as much as 1% to a six-week high at 150 per dollar on Friday, after faster than expected infl...
- + Tennis-Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test, says ITIA—By Rohith Nair (Reuters) -World number two and five-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive f...
- + German government plans billions of euros in new chip subsidies, Bloomberg News reports—(Reuters) – The German government is preparing billions of euros of new investments into the country’s semiconductor industry, Bloomberg N...
- + Omani firm replaces sanctions-hit Alrosa in Angolan diamond miner—LUANDA (Reuters) – A subsidiary of the sovereign wealth fund of Oman is replacing Russian sanctions-hit Alrosa in Angola’s state-controlle...
- + EU closes investigations into Amazon, Starbucks and Fiat tax rulings—BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission on Thursday said it had closed state aid investigations into tax rulings granted by Luxembourg and ...
- + UK net migration hit record of more than 900,000 in 2023—By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -Net migration to Britain hit a record of more than 900,000 in 2023, much higher than original estimates, although toughe...
- + UK budget shows government doesn’t understand business, says retail veteran—LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s tax raising budget shows the government does not understand business and it will drive prices higher, restric...
- + European shares climb on tech boost; inflation data in focus—By Joao Manuel Vicente Mauricio and Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -Tech stocks led the rebound in European shares on Thursday, following a two-day drop driv...
- + German court approves windfall profit skimming for 2022 energy crisis—KARLSRUHE, Germany (Reuters) – Germany’s constitutional court on Thursday ruled in favour of a government policy that required renewable e...
- + UK’s Ocado says partner Morrisons to end deliveries from Erith site—LONDON (Reuters) -Supermarket group Morrisons will gradually end deliveries from Ocado’s automated warehouse in Erith, southeast England, and in...
- + UK’s Direct Line surges after rejecting Aviva’s $4.16 billion takeover offer—(Reuters) -Shares in UK’s Direct Line Insurance soared over 36% in early trade on Thursday after it rejected a 3.28 billion pound ($4.16 billion...
- + ASML and peers climb on hopes for less severe US curbs on China chips—(Reuters) -Shares of ASML and its peers in the European computer chip equipment sector climbed on Thursday after Bloomberg News reported that looming ...
- + Heidelberg Materials buys US firm Giant Cement for $600 million—BERLIN (Reuters) -Heidelberg Materials has struck a deal to buy U.S. company Giant Cement Holding and its subsidiaries for $600 million, it said on Th...
- + China scientists rush to climate-proof potatoes—By Mei Mei Chu, Florence Lo and Xiaoyu Yin YANQING, China (Reuters) – In a research facility in the northwest of Beijing, molecular biologist Li...
- + Soccer-Dominant Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 to top Champions League—By Andrew Cawthorne LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Liverpool regained top spot in the Champions League table and registered a first victory over Real M...
- + Stocks, dollar, bond yields fall; economic data, Trump tariffs in focus—By Sinéad Carew and Medha Singh (Reuters) -MSCI’s global equities index edged lower and the dollar slipped with Treasury yields on Wednesday as ...
- + Bitcoin last up 5.05% at $96,286—(Reuters) – Bitcoin rose 5.05% to $96,286 at 2130 GMT on Wednesday, adding $4,633 to its previous close. Bitcoin, the world’s biggest and ...
- + Insurer Direct Line rejects Aviva’s $4.16 billion takeover bid—(Reuters) -British insurer Direct Line Insurance on Wednesday rejected a takeover offer of 3.28 billion pounds ($4.16 billion) from bigger rival Aviva...
- + Irish PM’s party steadies slide in support ahead of Friday’s election—DUBLIN (Reuters) – A slide in support for Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris’ Fine Gael party showed signs of stabilising in the last opini...
- + Dollar falls amid economic data dump before long weekend—By Alden Bentley NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar fell broadly on Wednesday in thin pre-holiday trade, digesting a slew of indicators that underscored U...
- + CFM juggles engine supply in boost to Airbus, sources say—By Tim Hepher MUNICH (Reuters) – Jet engine maker CFM has agreed to divert some engines to Airbus to narrow a supply gap as the planemaker battl...
- + Germany’s Uniper raises 2024 outlook after disputes settlement—(Reuters) -German state-owned utility Uniper raised its full year 2024 adjusted EBITDA outlook on Wednesday to a range of 2.5 billion euros ($2.64 bil...
- + Former Conservative leader William Hague appointed Oxford University chancellor—LONDON (Reuters) -William Hague, a former British foreign minister and onetime leader of the Conservative Party, was elected on Wednesday as the next ...
- + Trade tariffs make it harder to keep prices low, IKEA executive says—By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – Tariffs planned by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will make it harder for IKEA to keep prices low, the chief...
- + Dollar drops as markets weigh Trump tariff vow, yen hits 5-week high—By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar fell to a one-week low against its major peers on Wednesday as investors grew cautious about President-e...
- + FTSE indexes stabilise after Trump tariff-led selloff—(Reuters) – The UK’s FTSE 100 index edged slightly higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the fallout of U.S. President-elect Donald Tr...
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- + Russian rouble at 110 to US dollar, down by one quarter since early August—By Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Russian rouble weakened beyond the 110 mark to the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, a threshold that some analysts bel...
- + Aston Martin raises new capital, warns on profit; shares at two-year low—By Yadarisa Shabong and Shashwat Awasthi (Reuters) -Shares in Aston Martin fell as much as 9% to a more than two-year low on Wednesday after the Briti...
- + Sterling drops versus dollar, flat against euro, awaits data—By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) – Sterling rose against the dollar and was little changed versus the euro on Wednesday, with investors focused on t...
- + Benjamin Wey Pioneers Commercial Banking and Private Equity Amidst Global Financial Shifts—New York City, NY – Benjamin Wey, an influential figure in the world of commercial banking and private equity, continues to redefine global finance wi...
- + Leonardo to meet unions in December to discuss outlook for plant supplying Boeing—MILAN, Italy (Reuters) – Italy’s Leonardo will meet with unions next month to discuss the outlook for one of its aerostructures plants, wo...
- + Russian rouble down by one quarter since early August—By Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian rouble weakened further against the U.S. dollar and China’s yuan on Wednesday and is down ...
- + France’s CAC 40 drops 1% on budget angst, European auto stocks struggle—By Joao Manuel Vicente Mauricio and Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -French stocks dropped to an over three-month low on Wednesday, knocked down by investor d...
- + Dollar drops as markets weigh Trump tariff vow, yen jumps—By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar fell to a one-week low against its major peers on Wednesday as investors grew cautious about President-e...
- + German consumer sentiment tumbles on job cut fears, survey shows—BERLIN (Reuters) -German consumer sentiment looks set to tumble in the last month of the year as households, worried by reports of job cuts, grow more...
- + Stocks pause, currencies mixed on Trump tariff concerns—By Medha Singh and Kevin Buckland (Reuters) –Global stocks paused on Wednesday and currencies were mixed as investors worried over the next pote...
- + HSBC loses court challenge against $33.4 million EU cartel fine—By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -HSBC on Wednesday lost its challenge against a 31.7 million euro ($33.4 million) EU cartel fine after Europe’...
- + Standard Chartered mulls sale of wealth, retail operations in Africa—(Reuters) -Standard Chartered is exploring a potential divestment of its wealth and retail banking operations in Botswana, Uganda and Zambia, it said ...
- + Nokia gets new telecom contract from Deutsche Telekom, replacing Huawei—STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Nokia has signed a contract with Deutsche Telekom to roll out a mobile network using Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) in more tha...
- + Grifols shares tumble as Brookfield plans to drop takeover plan—MADRID (Reuters) -Canadian fund Brookfield is planning to drop its plan to take over Spain’s Grifols, two sources close to the matter said on We...
- + Spain announces 2.3 billion euros in new aid to Valencia after floods—MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced 2.3 billion euros ($2.42 billion) in additional aid to reconstruc...
- + Just Eat Takeaway to withdraw from London stock exchange, citing costs—PARIS (Reuters) – Netherlands-based food delivery company Just Eat Takeaway.com on Wednesday announced its plans to de-list its stock from the L...
- + EasyJet reports weaker annual profit, looks positively towards 2025—By Joanna Plucinska and Yadarisa Shabong LONDON (Reuters) -EasyJet said on Wednesday that it expects its capacity to increase by 3% in fiscal 2025 aft...
- + Pets at Home sees modest annual profit growth as demand woes persist—(Reuters) -Pets at Home Group forecast a modest growth in its annual underlying profit before tax on Wednesday, as inflationary pressures and lower pu...
- + Galp drops plans to build Aurora lithium refinery in Portugal—(Reuters) – Portuguese energy company Galp said late on Tuesday it has dropped its plan to build the Aurora lithium refinery after it failed to ...
- + Samsung Electronics changes chip chiefs after Chairman Lee confronts ‘crisis’—By Hyunjoo Jin and Heekyong Yang SEOUL (Reuters) –Samsung Electronics sought to inject impetus into its memory and foundry chip units by appoint...
- + Thyssenkrupp lacks detailed plan for 11,000 steel unit job cuts, Handelsblatt reports—BERLIN (Reuters) – German industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp has not drawn up a detailed proposal on how it aims to cut some 40% of jobs in it...
- + Polish utility PGE posts lower Q3 net profit dragged by coal segment—GDANSK (Reuters) – Poland’s biggest utility PGE reported a near 24% year-on-year fall in its third-quarter net profit on Tuesday, amid con...
- + Asian stocks slide amid Trump tariff worries, yen gains—By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) –Asian stocks fell on Wednesday and currencies were volatile as investors fretted over whether other countries...
- + Hyundai Motor to buy back $716 million worth of shares—SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor will buy back 1 trillion won ($715.79 million) worth of shares starting on Thursday over three months, the compa...
- + Major currencies regroup before US inflation data—By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar consolidated against its major peers on Wednesday as investors weighed President-elect Donald ...
- + HP forecasts Q1 profit below estimates on sluggish demand in PC market—By Priyanka G (Reuters) -HP forecast its first-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, signaling persistent choppy demand in the per...
- + European Commission: positive feedback on Italy’s latest payment request—BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission said on Tuesday it had given a positive, preliminary assessment to Italy’s latest request for...
- + Stellantis to shut Vauxhall van plant in Britain—LONDON (Reuters) – Stellantis plans to shut its Vauxhall van factory in southern England, putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk as it joins rival...
- + ArcelorMittal wins UK bid to put Liberty Steel subsidiary into administration over unpaid debt—LONDON (Reuters) – ArcelorMittal won a bid on Tuesday to put a subsidiary of Liberty Steel, owned by commodities tycoon Sanjeev Gupta, into admi...
- + French tightening plans credible, Dutch want to spend too much, says Commission—By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) -France’s draft 2025 budget and medium-term plan to bring down public debt are in line with EU rules and ...
- + Analysis-How Trump’s Mexico tariffs could hurt Europe’s auto industry—By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s pledge to slap tariffs on imports to the U.S. from Mexico could be more damaging for Europ...
- + AI in Banking: How can legacy banks avoid falling behind?—By Daniel Telling, Chief Growth Officer at Dufrain Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. It’s in the mainstream media, presidential election cam...
- + Creating a Financial Legacy: Practical Steps for Lasting Impact—By Juan Luis Rosas III, Financial Advisor Las Colinas, TX Office | Northwestern Mutual In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of leaving a fina...
- + Preparing for 2025: Securing Payments in the GenAI Era—By Andy Vrabel, General Manager, Payment Ecosystem Solutions at LegitScript As we approach 2025, financial organizations and e-commerce platforms face...
- + James Young, Transak’s Head of Compliance, Joins Elliptic’s Client Advisory Board—Miami, Florida, November 26th, 2024, Chainwire Advancing compliance and trust in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. We are proud to announce that James You...
- + German minister proposes subsidies to stabilize power network fees—BERLIN (Reuters) – German Economy Minister Robert Habeck on Tuesday proposed subsidies to stabilize fluctuations in electricity network fees, as...
- + EU fiscal rules are a security risk, German economy minister says—BERLIN (Reuters) – German Economy Minister Robert Habeck wants to change the European Union’s laboriously negotiated debt rules, calling t...
- + Italy’s League announce bill to overhaul central bank’s governance—By Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s co-ruling League party said on Tuesday it was drawing up a bill to boost poli...
- + Manchester United posts smaller first-quarter loss on cost cuts—By Yadarisa Shabong and Shashwat Awasthi (Reuters) -Manchester United on Tuesday reported a smaller adjusted net loss for the first quarter of 2025, h...
- + Prince Harry’s phone-hacking lawsuit against Daily Mail to go to trial in 2026—By Sam Tobin LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Harry and other high-profile British figures’ privacy lawsuits against the Daily Mail newspaperR...
- + Novo, Lilly shares rise as Biden proposes obesity care coverage—By Ludwig Burger and Stine Jacobsen (Reuters) – Shares of weight-loss drugmakers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly rose on Tuesday after U.S. President...
- + UK to offer mental health support to grow ailing workforce—LONDON (Reuters) -Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to get Britain’s ailing workforce back into jobs on Tuesday with better support fo...
- + Carrefour eases Brazil tensions after CEO’s meat snub—By Dominique Vidalon and Gabriel Araujo PARIS/SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Carrefour apologised on Tuesday after its CEO Alexandre Bompard’s criticism o...
- + Factbox-Global companies that might be affected by Trump’s promised tariffs—(Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump on Monday pledged tariffs on the United States’ three largest trading partners – Canada, Mexico an...
- + Caterer Compass Group forecasts slower-than-expected growth in 2025 profit—(Reuters) – British food catering firm Compass Group forecast a slightly slower-than-expected growth in 2025 profit on Tuesday after a 16% jump ...
- + UK’s Topps Tiles profit nearly halves on weak home repair and maintenance demand—(Reuters) -British tile retailer Topps Tiles posted an about 50% slump in annual profit on Tuesday, hurt by weak demand in home repair and maintenance...
- + Adani Green Energy says no talks on new financial commitment with TotalEnergies—(Reuters) – Adani Green Energy said on Tuesday there is no new financial commitment under discussion with TotalEnergies, a day after the French ...
- + Dollar follows US yields lower after Bessent Treasury nomination—By Wayne Cole and Medha Singh (Reuters) -The dollar recoiled from two-year highs on Monday, tracking a sharp decline in U.S. Treasury yields amid trus...
- + European stocks off two-week highs as energy stocks weigh—By Joao Manuel Vicente Mauricio, Ankika Biswas and Pranav Kashyap (Reuters) -Europe’s main stock index slipped back from a two-week high as gain...
- + UK’s Reeves vows no repeat of budget tax rises after employers’ warning—By Alistair Smout and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Monday said she would never have to repeat the tax hi...
- + Stocks climb while dollar falls as markets cheer US Treasury pick—By Sinéad Carew and Nell Mackenzie NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -MSCI’s global equities gauge rose and the dollar fell with U.S. government bond y...
- + Factbox-What would a UniCredit-Banco BPM combination look like?—By Andrea Mandala and Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s third-largest bank Banco BPM has been on UniCredit CEO and veteran dealmaker ...
- + Thyssenkrupp to cut 11,000 jobs at steel division in major corporate shakeup—By Tom Käckenhoff and Friederike Heine DUESSELDORF (Reuters) -Thyssenkrupp’s steel business plans to cut some 40% of its workforce over the comi...
- + Anglo to sell Australian coal mines to Peabody for up to $3.78 billion—By Clara Denina and Melanie Burton LONDON/MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Anglo American agreed on Monday to sell its remaining Australian steelmaking coa...
- + South Korea boycotts Japan memorial event in blow for ties—By Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) -After boycotting one organised by Tokyo, South Korea held its own memorial event on Monday for compatriots forced to work...
- + EU says Bluesky is violating information disclosure rules—BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Bluesky, the rapidly growing social media platform, is violating EU regulations by failing to disclose important details, a...
- + Nvidia shows AI model that can modify voices, generate novel sounds—By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Nvidia on Monday showed a new artificial intelligence model for generating music and audio that can modify voices ...
- + B&Q owner Kingfisher well stocked for Christmas as early shipping pays off—By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – B&Q and Castorama owner Kingfisher said it was well stocked with Christmas products, thanks to a strategy ...
- + Exclusive-Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling, sources say—By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of...
- + Focused on domestic defence, Germany works on expanded civilian shelter proposal—BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany is currently working on a proposal to expand the number of shelters available for civilians by looking at public and ...
- + Oil falls $1 on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire report—By Arunima Kumar and Enes Tunagur HOUSTON (Reuters) – Oil prices fell more $1 on Monday after Axios reported that Israel and Lebanon had agreed ...
- + Buffett refines plans for his fortune, donates more Berkshire shares—By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has made further preparations for giving awa...
- + Dollar retreats from 2-year peak after Trump Treasury nomination—By Wayne Cole and Medha Singh (Reuters) -The dollar retreated on Monday after a stellar run as the pick for U.S. Treasury secretary seemed to reassure...
- + FTSE 100 at 3-week highs as miners offset slump in Kingfisher—(Reuters) – The UK’s FTSE 100 traded at a three-week high on Monday as a weaker dollar aided metal prices, outweighing a plunge in shares ...
- + World stocks, bonds bounce on Bessent pick as US Treasury Secretary—By Nell Mackenzie and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -World markets cheered the selection of fund manager Scott Bessent as U.S. Treasury Sec...
- + Sterling firms after 3-day slide against sagging dollar—By Medha Singh (Reuters) – Sterling was on track to snap a three-day losing streak on Monday, as the dollar’s slide after the selection of...
- + Capitalize Announcing Prop Trading with One-Step Evaluation Program for Aspiring Traders—London, UK, November 22nd, 2024, FinanceWire Capitalize, one of the leading proprietary trading firms, has announced their “One-Step Evaluation&...
- + Andrea Perlak Shares Her Solutions for Accounting Challenges—Andrea Perlak is at the forefront of the accounting revolution in the digital age. With extensive experience spanning traditional and digital finance,...
- + The Growing Importance of Fintech Software Development in Global Banking and Finance—Moving towards 2025, financial technology, commonly known as fintech, is dramatically reshaping the financial sector. This technological evolution has...
- + Exclusive-Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling, sources say—By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of...
- + Exclusive-Thousands turn to Wegovy copies each month as FDA considers shortage status—By Patrick Wingrove (Reuters) – More than 200,000 prescriptions for copies of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy are getting filled by...
- + Kingfisher warns of 45 million pound hit from UK and France budgets—By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -European home improvement retailer Kingfisher on Monday warned of a 45 million pound ($57 million) hit to 2025/26 pro...
- + HSBC sustainability chief leaves after executive committee role dropped—By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC’s chief sustainability officer, Celine Herweijer, has stepped down, the bank said on Monday, wee...
- + Air taxi firm Vertical says Mudrick to convert some notes to equity, extend repayment deadline—\By Abhijith Ganapavaram (Reuters) -UK-based Vertical Aerospace said on Monday that investor Mudrick Capital has agreed to convert half of its outstan...
- + UK’s rising inflation may subdue spending this Christmas, says Asda/CEBR—LONDON (Reuters) – British households’ disposable income fell in October and rising inflation may subdue spending this Christmas, supermar...
- + TotalEnergies pauses business with Adani, says it was not aware of US investigation—By America Hernandez PARIS (Reuters) -French oil major TotalEnergies SE was not informed of a U.S. investigation into possible bribery and corruption ...
- + UK regulator fines Barclays $51 million over disclosures related to Qatar dealings—(Reuters) -Britain’s financial regulator said on Monday it had fined Barclays 40 million pounds ($50.9 million) in total for its failure to disc...
- + Dollar dips after strong run on Trump Treasury nomination—By Wayne Cole and Medha Singh (Reuters) – The dollar retreated on Monday after a stellar run as the pick for U.S. Treasury secretary seemed to r...
- + Tech-wary Germans get hooked with online shopping habit—By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – In only a few years, Germans have become a nation of online shoppers, with most now turning to devices to b...
- + STOXX 600 hits two-week high; UniCredit, Commerzank drop—(Reuters) – Europe’s main stock index opened at a two-week high on Monday, boosted by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury S...
- + UK travel disrupted as Storm Bert fallout continues—LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s roads and railways were hit by closures on Monday after Storm Bert battered the country over the weekend, cau...
- + Blackstone to list Spain’s Cirsa shares in Madrid early 2025, Expansion says—MADRID (Reuters) – Private equity investor Blackstone plans to list shares of Spanish gambling company Cirsa in the first half of 2025 in an ini...
- + Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin—By Valerie Volcovici and Joyce Lee BUSAN/BAKU (Reuters) -As delegates from 175 countries gathered in Busan, South Korea on Monday for the fifth round ...
- + Oil prices ease, Russia, Iran tensions check losses—By Florence Tan and Gabrielle Ng SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped on Monday following 6% gains last week, but supply worries amid mounting tens...
- + Anglo to sell Australian coal mines to Peabody for up to $3.78 billion—(Reuters) -Anglo American on Monday agreed to sell its remaining Australian steelmaking coal mines to Peabody Energy for a cash consideration of up to...
- + Greggs’ growth story won’t be derailed by UK budget, CEO says—By James Davey NEWCASTLE, England (Reuters) – The boss of Britain’s Greggs said its rapid expansion would not be derailed by the new Labou...
- + Cyberattacks cost British businesses $55 billion in past five years, broker says—LONDON (Reuters) – Cyberattacks have cost British businesses around 44 billion pounds ($55.08 billion) in lost revenue in the past five years, w...
- + Northvolt crisis may be make or break for Europe’s EV battery ambitions—By Marie Mannes, Alessandro Parodi, Stine Jacobsen STOCKHOLM/GDANSK (Reuters) -Northvolt’s financial collapse deals a blow to Europe’s pla...
- + Atos receives offer from French government for its advanced computing activities—(Reuters) -French IT firm Atos on Monday entered negotiations with the government for the potential acquisition of its advanced computing activities f...
- + ECB policy should not remain restrictive for too long, chief economist says—PARIS (Reuters) -There is still some way to go before euro zone inflation is sustainably back at 2% but ECB policy should not remain restrictive for t...
- + Italy’s UniCredit offers to buy Banco BPM for $10.57 billion—(Reuters) -Italian lender UniCredit said on Monday it had offered to buy rival Banco BPM in a roughly 10.09-billion-euro ($10.57 billion) all-stock de...
- + Morning Bid: Bonds rally, dollar dips on Treasury choice—A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole Asia has been dominated by the market reaction to the choice of fund manager Sc...
- + Stocks bounce, dollar slides with bond yields on Bessent pick—By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian stocks rallied with U.S. equity futures on Monday, while the dollar retreated against rivals as bond yield...
- + In world’s largest refugee camps, Rohingya mobilise to fight in Myanmar—By Devjyot Ghoshal and Poppy McPherson COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) – One day in July, Rafiq slipped out of the world’s largest...
- + UK workers face some of Europe’s greatest job stress, report says—By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British workplaces rank among the worst in Europe for long hours, tight deadlines and limited autonomy, wit...
- + Storm Bert disrupts travel and cuts power across UK and Ireland—By Muvija M LONDON/DUBLIN (Reuters) -Storm Bert battered Britain with snow, rain and strong winds on Saturday, killing one person and closing several ...
- + Brazilian meat suppliers stop deliveries to local Carrefour retailers, media say—By Ana Mano SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian meatpackers have reportedly stopped supplying meat to the Carrefour group in Brazil after the retail...
- + Explainer-COP29 – How does $300 billion stack up?—By Karin Strohecker and Simon Jessop BAKU (Reuters) – Countries agreed at the U.N.’s COP29 climate conference to spend $300 billion on ann...
- + Thyssenkrupp: expert opinion gives positive view for steel business—DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -An expert opinion on the financial needs of Thyssenkrupp’s crisis-hit steel division has given a positive view o...
- + Dollar dips with Treasury yields after Bessent pick—By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – The dollar surrendered a little of its recent gains on Monday as investors assumed the pick for U.S. Treasury s...
- + German defence firm Renk Group appoints Alexander Sagel as CEO—(Reuters) – German defence firm Renk Group said on Sunday it had appointed management board member Alexander Sagel as CEO effective Feb. 1, 2025...
- + UK should use new powers to probe Apple-Google mobile browser duopoly, report says—LONDON (Reuters) -Apple could be holding back innovation in smartphone browsers, according to a British regulatory report, which recommended that Appl...
- + Oil prices edge up to 2-week high as Ukraine war intensifies—By Scott DiSavino (Reuters) -Oil prices edged up about 1% to a two-week high on Friday as the intensifying war in Ukraine this week boosted the market...
- + UniCredit CEO rules out moving headquarters to Germany in Commerzbank deal—By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) – UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel on Friday ruled out moving the bank’s headquarters to Germany if it acquires ...
- + Dollar climbs, euro weakens to two-year low after PMI data—By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -The euro fell to a two-year low while the dollar gained on Friday after gauges of business activity were rele...
- + Germany considers reforming debt brake amid economic challenges—BERLIN (Reuters) – New German finance minister Joerg Kukies said on Friday that a moderate and targeted reform of the debt brake, which limits t...
- + Adani Group could find funding harder after US indictment as banks review credit—By Scott Murdoch and Tom Westbrook (Reuters) -Gautam Adani’s conglomerate could find it harder to get funding following a U.S. arrest warrant fo...
- + Stocks set for strong weekly gain, US yields slip as markets eye Trump policies—By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) –Global stocks were set for a strong weekly gain on Friday while U.S. yields slipped as markets eyed the fut...
- + Weaker pound takes FTSE 100 to best week in six months—By Nikhil Sharma (Reuters) -Britain’s FTSE 100 recorded its biggest weekly gain in more than six months on Friday as a slide in sterling support...
- + ThreatQuotient Publishes 2024 Evolution of Cybersecurity Automation Adoption Research Report—Survey results highlight that cybersecurity automation is now an important part of cybersecurity professionals’ defensive strategy – but organizations...
- + Adani Group stocks, bonds fall for a second day after founder’s US indictment—By Scott Murdoch and Tom Westbrook (Reuters) –Stocks and bonds of India’s Adani Group dropped for a second session on Friday after a U.S. ...
- + BP and partners to invest $7 billion in carbon capture project in Indonesia’s Papua—JAKARTA (Reuters) – BP and partners said they would invest $7 billion in a carbon capture project and gas field development in Indonesia’s...
- + Gold surges and euro sags as broader war risks rise—By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Gold was headed for its largest weekly gain in nearly eight months on Friday and the euro hovered at a 13...
- + Dollar hugs 13-month peak as market awaits next Fed cue—By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar stuck close to a 13-month high on Friday as investors assessed the outlook for the Federal Res...
- + UK consumers cheer up a bit as budget nerves lift, GfK survey shows—LONDON (Reuters) – British consumers have turned less pessimistic following the government’s first budget and the U.S. presidential electi...
- + Northvolt goes from Europe battery promise to crisis—STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s Northvolt said on Thursday it will seek U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the cash-strapped battery ...
- + Brazil blasts Carrefour over vow to keep Mercosur meat off shelves—By Lisandra Paraguassu and Luana Maria Benedito BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s government has blasted French retailer Carrefour after its C...
- + Soccer-Guardiola signs two-year contract extension with Man City—By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) –Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club...
- + Bitcoin’s wild ride toward $100,000—(Reuters) – Bitcoin neared $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president fuelled expectations ...
- + Dollar rises after claims data, bitcoin continues rally—By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar rose to a 13-month high in choppy trading on Thursday as investors assessed the latest labor marke...
- + SNB board member says inflation is within target range—By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – Swiss National Bank governing board member Petra Tschudin said on Thursday that inflation was comfortably withi...
- + Economists see Russian inflation exceeding the central bank’s 2024 estimate—By Gleb Bryanski and Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Leading Russian economists expect inflation in Russia to exceed the central bank’...
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- + Small But Impactful Upgrades: Cynthia Giovacchino Recommends Simple Changes to Elevate Your Rental Property from Good to Great—Are you looking to transform your rental property from simply “good” to truly “great”? Want to boost your property value? Focu...
- + Stocks muted after Nvidia’s lackluster results, bitcoin eyes $100,000—By Medha Singh and Ankur Banerjee (Reuters) –Global stocks eased on Thursday after AI bellwether Nvidia’s revenue growth forecast failed t...
- + European car sales flat in October, EVs gain ground, ACEA says—By Greta Rosen Fondahn and Alessandro Parodi (Reuters) –New car sales in Europe were flat in October, after falling for two consecutive months, ...
- + IGC cuts global wheat crop outlook on poor EU harvest—LONDON (Reuters) – The International Grains Council (IGC) said on Thursday it has trimmed its forecast for 2024/25 global wheat production drive...
- + Trade war could leave Europe in recession with high inflation, ECB policymaker warns—NICOSIA (Reuters) – Europe will suffer in case of a fresh trade war with the United States, and could face a recession coupled with high inflati...
- + Greece sets up fund to decarbonise its islands, reduce hefty fuel imports—ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece signed a deal with the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Thursday to set up a fund that will help...
- + UBS flags ‘sluggish’ Europe growth as it takes $170 million credit hit—By Dave Graham and Oliver Hirt ZURICH (Reuters) – UBS has seen weak European growth hit companies it lends to, CFO Todd Tuckner said on Thursday...
- + VW union proposes $1.6 billion of cuts, but no plant closures—By Victoria Waldersee and Christina Amann BERLIN/WOLFSBURG (Reuters) -Volkswagen workers offered on Wednesday to back 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion)...
- + UK midcap shares dragged lower by CMC Markets—By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) – The UK’s midcap index fell to its lowest in three months on Thursday after a disappointing trading update fr...
- + Sterling sags as ‘Trump bump’ lifts dollar—By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – The pound eased modestly against the dollar, which held firm on Thursday, as investors remained laser-focuse...
- + Germany faces high corporate default risk in 2025, Bundesbank says—FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s economy is facing deep and profound challenges that could push up corporate insolvencies, keeping default ...
- + PZU to look at bank holdings as part of new strategy, CEO says—By Rafal Wojciech Nowak GDANSK (Reuters) -Poland’s top insurer PZU will focus on its bank holdings when it reassesses the group structure as par...
- + John Prescott, pugnacious deputy UK PM to Tony Blair, dies at 86—By Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) -John Prescott, the pugnacious deputy prime minister to Britain’s Tony Blair during his 10 years in government, ...
- + Greece will set up fund to decarbonise its islands—ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece will sign a deal with the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Thursday to set up a fund that...
- + Emily Turner appointed CEO of HSBC Innovation Banking UK—LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC has appointed former Citi banker Emily Turner as CEO of its Innovation Banking UK arm, the tech-focused business unit wh...
- + Commerzbank names new CFO amid UniCredit approach—FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Commerzbank on Thursday named Carsten Schmitt as its new chief financial officer, a crucial role at Germany’s No. 2 ...
- + Norway’s Equinor cuts 20% of staff at renewables unit—By Nerijus Adomaitis and Nora Buli OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s Equinor is trimming 20% of the staff from its renewable energy division and w...
- + Insolvencies in Germany up 22.9% year-on-year in October—BERLIN (Reuters) – The number of insolvencies in Germany rose by 22.9% in October on the previous year, the country’s statistics office De...
- + European shares edge lower, tech stocks drag after Nvidia’s disappointing forecast—(Reuters) – Europe’s main stock index slipped on Thursday, as market sentiment was tepid with geopolitical tensions boosting some safe-hav...
- + Nvidia’s AI chip demand still booming but slowing sales growth worries investors—By Max A. Cherney, Arsheeya Bajwa and Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Nvidia forecast its slowest revenue growth in seven quarters on W...
- + UK borrows higher-than-expected 17.4 billion pounds in October—LONDON (Reuters) -Britain borrowed more than expected in October, according to official data that showed the scale of the challenge facing finance min...
- + Britain’s FCA consults on motor finance complaints extension—LONDON (Reuters) – The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking feedback on proposals to give lenders more time to handle complaints on non-discre...
- + Royal Mail owner IDS returns to profit but warns on cost environment—(Reuters) -International Distribution Services reported a first-half adjusted operating profit on Thursday, as sustained parcel demand helped the Brit...
- + UK’s JD Sports says discounting, cautious consumer to dent profit—LONDON (Reuters) -British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion warned annual profit would come in at the lower end of its guided range after a tough ...
- + European car sales flat in October, EVs gain ground, ACEA says—By Greta Rosen Fondahn and Alessandro Parodi (Reuters) – New car sales in Europe were flat in October, after falling for two consecutive months,...
- + New COP29 proposal shows wide gap persists on climate funding deal—By William James, Simon Jessop and Gloria Dickie BAKU (Reuters) -The United Nations climate body published on Thursday fresh options for the COP29 sum...
- + Julius Baer posts growth in net inflows, CEO to begin Jan. 9—ZURICH (Reuters) – Julius Baer said on Thursday it had registered increased growth in net new money during the July-October period as the Swiss ...
- + Zurich Insurance sets financial targets for next 3 years—(Reuters) -Zurich Insurance set three-year targets a year early on Thursday, saying it aimed to reach average annual growth of more than 9% in its cor...
- + UK pay growth steady but firms see higher costs ahead, Brightmine says—LONDON (Reuters) – Growth in pay awards by British employers held steady in the three months to October but is expected to cool in 2025, accordi...
- + German tax revenue rose by 8.2% in October, finance ministry says—By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s federal and state governments’ tax revenue rose 8.2% in October compared with the sam...
- + Elon Musk’s Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial—(Reuters) – Elon Musk’s Neuralink said on Wednesday it has received approval to launch its first clinical trial in Canada for a device des...
- + More women hired to senior UK fund roles, but top-paid jobs still male dominated—By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – Investment management firms in Britain hired more women in senior roles in 2023, although top-paid jobs remai...
- + Oil majors are betting big on biofuels with over 40 projects by 2030, Rystad says—(Reuters) – Major oil and gas companies have ramped up investments in the biofuels sector, betting on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with 43 p...
- + UK Businesses Leave Cyber Doors Wide Open to Hackers During Holidays and Weekends, Semperis Research Warns—Monday to Friday mentality means security teams are notoriously understaffed outside of business hours Making holidays and weekends prime time for cyb...
- + First Digital’s FDUSD Stablecoin is Officially Live on Sui—Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, November 20th, 2024, Chainwire FDUSD becomes the second native stablecoin on Sui following USDC’s landmark deployment in...
- + Juice Ranked Number 28 Fastest Growing Technology Company in the UK in the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 50—Juice attributes its 945 per cent revenue growth to tailored funding solutions for e-commerce businesses using AI and real-time data for faster access...
- + Northvolt appoints restructuring expert to oversee main battery plant—COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Northvolt has appointed restructuring expert Paul O’Donnell to oversee the lithium-ion battery maker’s main f...
- + Ford to cut European jobs as EV shift, Chinese rivals take toll—By Nick Carey and Tom Käckenhoff LONDON/COLOGNE (Reuters) – Ford said it would cut around 14% of its European workforce on Wednesday, blaming lo...
- + STMicro partners with Hua Hong as chipmakers need China, says CEO—By Toby Sterling and Nathan Vifflin AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The chief executive of European computer chipmaker STMicroelectronics on Wednesday ann...
- + Dollar resumes climb after three-day fall as investors eye Fed—By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar rose on Wednesday, restarting its post-election rally after a three-session decline as invest...
- + UK inflation jumps to 2.3%, underscoring BoE’s stance for gradual rate cuts—By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British inflation jumped by more than expected last month to rise back above the Bank of Eng...
- + Ford to cut 14% of European jobs, blaming EV shift and rising competition—By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – Ford said on Wednesday it would cut around 14% of its European workforce, blaming significant losses in recent ...
- + Factbox-Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise—(Reuters) -Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affecte...
- + Elior forecasts slower revenue growth for 2025, shares slump—By Mathias de Rozario (Reuters) -French food caterer Elior said on Wednesday it expected revenue growth to slow down in the year from Oct. 1, echoing ...
- + Netherlands to hire private firms for North Sea security amid Russian threats—AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The Netherlands plans to temporarily enlist additional personnel and equipment from private companies to strengthen securi...
- + Tereos warns of more trouble ahead after low sugar prices cut H1 results—By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS (Reuters) – French group Tereos, one of the world’s largest sugar makers, on Wednesday reported an 18% drop...
- + Factbox-Top 20 global family-owned retail businesses—By Linda Pasquini and Agata Rybska (Reuters) – Japan’s Seven & i Holdings received a buyout proposal from a member of its founding Ito...
- + Italian health workers strike over pay, under-investment—ROME (Reuters) – Thousands of Italian doctors and nurses stayed at home on Wednesday to protest over their pay and conditions in the latest sign...
- + Steelworkers in northern France go on strike over potential plant closures—PARIS (Reuters) – French steelworkers in two northern French cities went on strike on Wednesday, the CFDT union told Reuters, following steelmak...
- + UK house prices rise at fastest pace since Feb 2023, ONS says—LONDON (Reuters) – British house prices rose at the fastest pace since February 2023 in the 12 months to September, figures from the Office for ...
- + Allianz Trade Global trade outlook—Following the results of the US elections, US-China relations will remain tense and continue to fragment global trade A renewed but contained trade wa...
- + Explainer-France’s Barnier likely to ram through budget bill as talks stall—PARIS (Reuters) – France’s 2025 belt-tightening budget heads to the Senate next week, but few doubt the government will soon be obliged to...
- + FBS Highlights the Role of Tokenized Assets in Revolutionizing Global Finance—Singapore, Singapore, November 18th, 2024, FinanceWire FBS, a leading global broker, explores the rise of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and their...
- + PrimeXBT Acquires FSCA License to Launch Operations in South Africa—Cape Town, South Africa, November 18th, 2024, FinanceWire PrimeXBT, a leading multi-asset trading platform, is pleased to announce that it has secured...
- + Exclusive-Ukraine 2025 wheat crop seen rising on larger sowing area, minister says—By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s wheat harvest may increase to up to 25 million metric tons next year from an expected 22 mill...
- + Soccer-England striker Hemp undergoes knee surgery, Man City confirm—LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp faces a spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery, the Women’s Super Lea...
- + Fragile majority in Spanish parliament approves additional tax on large companies—MADRID (Reuters) – A fragile majority in the Spanish lower house’s budget committee late on Monday approved an additional new tax on large...
- + UK fund managers pay more to hedge in 2024, MillTechFX survey says—By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) – More UK fund managers say they’ve paid higher costs in 2024 to protect their investment portfolios ag...
- + Paraguayan President Pena ‘doing well’ after hospitalization in Brazil—ASUNCION (Reuters) -Paraguayan President Santiago Pena was in stable condition on Monday evening after being hospitalized while attending the G20 summ...
- + Tobacco firm Imperial Brands’ FY profit beats forecasts—LONDON (Reuters) – Cigarette maker Imperial Brands on Tuesday reported a 4.6% rise in adjusted operating profit, surpassing analyst expectations...
- + UK retail warns of inflation and job losses from budget, seeks Reeves meeting—LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s biggest retailers have written to finance minister Rachel Reeves to warn her that last month’s budget w...
- + UK to relaunch trade talks with India, seeks ‘new strategic partnership’—By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will restart talks with India on a free trade deal in the new year, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office s...
- + British farmers to protest against ‘tractor tax’ in London—By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) – Thousands of British farmers will march to Parliament Square on Tuesday to protest against the end of an inher...
- + Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea cut, Germany and Finland fear sabotage—By Johan Ahlander, Essi Lehto and Andrius Sytas HELSINKI/STOCKHOLM/VILNIUS (Reuters) -Two undersea fibre-optic communications cables in the Baltic Sea...
- + Fossil from Germany unlocks history of ancient flying reptiles—By Will Dunham (Reuters) – Aloft over the landscape of Bavaria some 147 million years ago was a pterosaur – an ancient flying reptile R...
- + UK’s FTSE 100 closes near one-week high, Melrose shines—(Reuters) -UK’s FTSE 100 closed higher on Monday, with conglomerate Melrose topping the index following an upbeat trading update, while domestic...
- + Britain’s Thames Water gets creditor nod for $506 million reserve funds—(Reuters) -Britain’s Thames Water said on Monday creditors of its Class A debt approved a proposal to let it use about 400 million pounds ($505....
- + Revolut gets UK trading license, set to offer UK & EU stock trading—(Reuters) – Fintech Revolut said on Monday it has got a UK trading license from the British financial regulator that will allow the company to o...
- + G20 summit kicks off with global pact to fight hunger, poverty—By Lisandra Paraguassu and Anthony Boadle RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opened the summit of the Group ...
- + Vivendi sees steady growth for Havas, Canal+ ahead of spin-offs—By Alban Kacher, Leo Marchandon and Gianluca Lo Nostro (Reuters) -Vivendi on Monday projected moderate earnings growth for Canal+ and Havas, set to be...
- + European oil giants step back from renewables path—By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) – Almost five years ago, BP embarked on an ambitious attempt to transform itself from an oil company into a busin...
- + Global offshore wind industry poised to miss big targets as obstacles mount—By Nichola Groom and Nina Chestney (Reuters) – After a year of canceled projects, broken turbines, and abandoned lease sales, the global offshor...
- + ECB fears Trump tariff effect on growth more than on inflation—FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Two top European Central Bank policymakers signalled on Monday they were more worried about the damage that expected new U.S. tra...
- + UK’s Starmer calls for ‘consistent, durable’ ties with China in Xi meeting—RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to establish “consistent, durable...
- + Russia’s central bank says inflationary pressure remains high—MOSCOW (Reuters) -Inflationary expectations among Russian households for the year ahead stood at 13.4% in November, unchanged from October, while infl...
- + Enel cautious on US solar panel project, committed to Brazil grids— MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Enel has grown cautious on a solar panel project in the United States, but is committed to invest to keep...
- + Global shares soft; dollar, bond yields hold near multi-month highs—By Samuel Indyk and Rae Wee LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar and bond yields held near multi-month peaks on Monday on expectations the Federal Reserv...
- + Global offshore wind industry poised to miss big targets as obstacles mount—By Nichola Groom and Nina Chestney (Reuters) – After a year of canceled projects, broken turbines, and abandoned lease sales, the global offshor...
- + Vivendi sees Canal+, Havas 2024 revenue growth broadly stable—(Reuters) – French media group Vivendi on Monday announced guidance ahead of a market day for Canal+ and Havas, businesses it plans to spin off ...
- + UK to put Sudan resolution to vote by UN Security Council—LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will seek backing from other United Nations Security Council members on Monday for its demand that Sudan’s warr...
- + Chip powerhouse Taiwan calls for economic partnership deal with EU—TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on Monday for the signing of an economic partnership agreement with the European Union, ...
- + Morning Bid: BOJ open to tightening, mum on timing—A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It’s been a relatively calm start to the week for markets with the early...
- + European oil giants step back from renewables path—By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) – Almost five years ago, BP embarked on an ambitious attempt to transform itself from an oil company into a busin...
- + Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans—By Gloria Dickie BAKU (Reuters) -The world’s warming tropical wetlands are releasing more methane than ever before, research shows — an alarming...
- + Asking prices for UK homes show big November dip but 2025 set for gains, Rightmove says—(Reuters) – Asking prices for British homes fell over the last month by more than is usual for the time of year, online property portal Rightmov...
- + G20 summit confronts a global order unsettled by Trump’s return—By Lisandra Paraguassu and Anthony Boadle RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies were set to meet on Monday in Br...
- + TikTok parent ByteDance’s valuation hits $300 billion, sources say—By Echo Wang and Chandni Shah (Reuters) -TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is valuing itself at about $300 billion, after it recently approached...
- + Philippines urges residents to flee as super typhoon Man-Yi strengthens on approach—MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine authorities issued an urgent appeal on Saturday for residents in low-lying areas and coastal towns to move to safety as s...
- + While farmers protest, UK’s Starmer says will defend budget ‘all day long’—LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday he would defend decisions taken in his Labour government’s first budget &...
- + Philippines urges residents to flee as super typhoon Man-Yi strengthens on approach—MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine authorities issued an urgent appeal on Saturday for residents in low-lying areas and coastal towns to move to safety as s...
- + OMV says its gas deliveries from Russia have stopped—BERLIN (Reuters) – Austrian energy company OMV said gas deliveries from Russia had ended at 6 a.m. (0500 GMT) on Saturday, but the regulator sai...
- + Dutch government crisis defused, prime minister says—AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – A government crisis in the Netherlands was avoided in a tense emergency meeting on Friday, as a cabinet member resigned ov...
- + S&P revises Ireland’s outlook on Apple back-tax boost; Fitch affirms ratings—(Reuters) -S&P Global Ratings revised Ireland’s outlook to “positive” from “stable” on Friday, citing extraordinary ...
- + New Zealand inks ‘sustainable’ trade deal with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Iceland—SYDNEY (Reuters) – New Zealand signed a trade deal on Saturday with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Iceland to remove tariffs on hundreds of sustain...
- + Global stocks drop as Fed signals slower pace of rate cuts—By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -A gauge of global stocks was set for its biggest weekly drop in two months and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yiel...
- + Intrum files for bankruptcy in US to restructure $4.5 billion debt pile—(Reuters) – Intrum, Europe’s biggest debt collector, on Friday said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States in a bid t...
- + Dollar notches weekly gain as traders reassess rate cut expectations—By Chibuike Oguh and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar was set for its biggest weekly gain in over a month on Friday, as market...
- + Drugmaker stocks slide as Trump taps vaccine skeptic RFK Jr for US health job—By Samuel Indyk and Ludwig Burger (Reuters) – Shares of major U.S. drugmakers fell on Friday after President-elect Donald Trump picked anti-vacc...
- + Orange appeals 312 million euro seizure by French prosecutors in tax dispute—By Gianluca Lo Nostro (Reuters) – French telecoms operator Orange said on Friday it had appealed against a 312 million euro ($329.28 million) se...
- + FTSE 100 slips as pharma stocks weigh—(Reuters) -The main UK stock indexes slipped on Friday, with losses in AstraZeneca and GSK weighing on the blue-chip FTSE 100, while data showed Brita...
- + Oil settles down 2% on weaker Chinese demand, uncertainty over Fed rate cut—By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices settled down more than 2% on Friday as investors fretted about weaker Chinese demand and a potenti...
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