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Fears of German ‘de-industrialisation’ may be overblown – for now

Fears of German ‘de-industrialisation’ may be overblown – for now

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – High energy costs, weak global demand, a disruptive shift towards net-zero economies, and ..

Siemens misses profit forecast as industrial business struggles

Siemens misses profit forecast as industrial business struggles

By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) – Siemens reported a drop in second-quarter earnings at its industrial business, the German eng..

Italy cuts Eni stake, raises 1.4 billion euros

Italy cuts Eni stake, raises 1.4 billion euros

ROME (Reuters) -Italy’s Treasury sold a 2.8% stake in energy group Eni on Wednesday, pocketing around 1.4 billion euros ($1.52 b..

Exclusive-Anglo American starts revamp with hiring freeze, document shows

Exclusive-Anglo American starts revamp with hiring freeze, document shows

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Anglo American has suspended hiring globally according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters, as it gets plans und..

Catering firm Compass lifts profit forecast after strong first half

Catering firm Compass lifts profit forecast after strong first half

(Reuters) – British catering firm Compass Group raised its 2024 profit forecast on Wednesday, after reporting first-half earning..

AI’s use in finance may need new rules, ECB says

AI’s use in finance may need new rules, ECB says

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The use of artificial intelligence in finance is still in its infancy but it needs to be monitored and pos..

Financial Empowerment Through Technology: Tools for Underserved Communities

Financial Empowerment Through Technology: Tools for Underserved Communities

  Financial empowerment is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, yet many underserved communities face barriers to accessing ..

Trends in Financial Cybersecurity: Defending Against Emerging Threats

Trends in Financial Cybersecurity: Defending Against Emerging Threats

As the financial industry continues to embrace digital transformation, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be over..

Navigating the future: how international trade agreements are shaping economies

Navigating the future: how international trade agreements are shaping economies

In today’s interconnected world, international trade agreements play a pivotal role in shaping the economic destiny of nations..

The rise of renewable energy: a global perspective

The rise of renewable energy: a global perspective

The shift towards renewable energy is reshaping the global landscape, driven by the urgent need for sustainable solutions in the face..

Oil down on inflation, supply risks in Mideast, Canada lend floor

Oil down on inflation, supply risks in Mideast, Canada lend floor

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Tuesday, after fresh U.S. data indicated inflation remains sticky, while ..

King Charles unveils his first portrait since coronation

King Charles unveils his first portrait since coronation

King Charles unveils his first portrait since coronation (Changes media identifier to correspond with visuals) LONDON (Reuters) -Brita..

Factbox-How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

Factbox-How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany will be hoping for sporting success as host of the 2024 Euros soccer championship kicking off in a ..

Analysis-Recovering euro keeps dollar ‘gorilla’ from scuppering ECB rate outlook

Analysis-Recovering euro keeps dollar ‘gorilla’ from scuppering ECB rate outlook

LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) – The euro has resisted falling to parity with the dollar for now, thanks to a rosier economic backdrop, ..

Countries make late bid to salvage EU’s nature law

Countries make late bid to salvage EU’s nature law

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A group of 11 countries, led by Ireland, has made a last-ditch attempt to approve the EU..

Mixed UK labour market signals leave BoE on rate cut alert

Mixed UK labour market signals leave BoE on rate cut alert

By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British wages grew by more than expected, according to data published on Tuesday, but other..

World shares rest near record highs ahead of US inflation data

World shares rest near record highs ahead of US inflation data

By Tom Westbrook and Alun John SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) – World shares marked time on Tuesday, holding just shy of record hig..

Curbs on costly home incentives cause split in Italy’s coalition

Curbs on costly home incentives cause split in Italy’s coalition

ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s ruling coalition was divided on Tuesday over the approval of new curbs on costly incentives for h..

Dollar slips after unexpected rise in US producer prices

Dollar slips after unexpected rise in US producer prices

By Herbert Lash and Joice Alves NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar edged lower on Tuesday following an unexpected increase in U.S. produc..

Morning Bid: Markets eye US CPI and record high

Morning Bid: Markets eye US CPI and record high

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Stocks near record highs and Bill Hwang and Roaring Kitty in..

The Role of Technology in Supporting Financial Services for Underserved Populations

The Role of Technology in Supporting Financial Services for Underserved Populations

Introduction Financial inclusion, the access to affordable and reliable financial services, is crucial for economic development and p..

Navigating the Intersection of Technology, Finance, and Regulatory Compliance

Navigating the Intersection of Technology, Finance, and Regulatory Compliance

Introduction The intersection of technology, finance, and regulatory compliance is a complex and rapidly evolving landscape. This art..

Stocks grind towards record highs in inflation-heavy week

Stocks grind towards record highs in inflation-heavy week

SYDNEY/LONDON (Reuters) -Global stocks neared record highs on Monday, in a week where inflation figures could make or break expectatio..

EU countries approve law to slash trucks’ CO2 emissions

EU countries approve law to slash trucks’ CO2 emissions

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union countries gave their final approval on Monday to a law to cut carbon dioxide emissions from ..

The case for forever high interest rates

The case for forever high interest rates

By Yoruk Bahceli (Reuters) – If financial markets are right, interest rates won’t just stay high this year, but possibly ..

London stocks muted ahead of more earnings, economic data

London stocks muted ahead of more earnings, economic data

By Pranav Kashyap (Reuters) – London’s FTSE 100 was flat on Monday as gains in travel and leisure were offset by losses i..

European shares listless as investors brace for inflation test

European shares listless as investors brace for inflation test

(Reuters) -Europe’s STOXX 600 struggled for direction on Monday, as investors geared up for this week’s key U.S. inflation..

In the Market: Financiers fret over ‘leverage on leverage’ in private credit

In the Market: Financiers fret over ‘leverage on leverage’ in private credit

(Reuters) -To some elite financiers who gathered in Los Angeles for the Milken Institute conference, a debt binge in private markets i..

Japan’s SoftBank swings to quarterly profit, eyes on Arm unit

Japan’s SoftBank swings to quarterly profit, eyes on Arm unit

By Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) -Technology investor SoftBank Group swung to a net profit in the final quarter of its financial year,..

Germany says cybercrime by foreign actors rose by 28% in 2023

Germany says cybercrime by foreign actors rose by 28% in 2023

BERLIN (Reuters) – Cybercrime by foreign perpetrators surged in Germany in 2023, rising by 28% on the previous year, data relea..

Amazon to invest $1.3 billion in France, create 3,000 jobs

Amazon to invest $1.3 billion in France, create 3,000 jobs

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Amazon said on Monday it would invest more than 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in its French operations ..

UK’s Rightmove cuts 2024 revenue per advertiser forecast on tough market conditions

UK’s Rightmove cuts 2024 revenue per advertiser forecast on tough market conditions

(This May 10 story has been corrected to say ‘revenue per advertiser’ forecast, not ‘ad revenue’ forecast, in ..

Microsoft to invest 4 billion euros in France

Microsoft to invest 4 billion euros in France

PARIS (Reuters) – Technology and software giant Microsoft will invest 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) in France as part of the a..

Floods kill 37 in Indonesia’s West Sumatra, 17 missing

Floods kill 37 in Indonesia’s West Sumatra, 17 missing

TANAH DATAR (Reuters) – Flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province killed at least 37 people this we..

Currency market calm as US inflation data holds focus this week

Currency market calm as US inflation data holds focus this week

TOKYO (Reuters) – Major currencies were steady on Monday with the dollar consolidating against peers, as market participants awa..

UK employers plan 4% pay rises in coming year, survey shows

UK employers plan 4% pay rises in coming year, survey shows

LONDON (Reuters) – British employers expect to raise wages by 4% over the coming 12 months, a similar rate to three months ago, ..

Novavax signs COVID-19 license deal with Sanofi, removes doubt about business viability

Novavax signs COVID-19 license deal with Sanofi, removes doubt about business viability

PARIS (Reuters) -Novavax on Friday erased doubts about its ability to remain in business and struck a licensing deal worth up to $1.2..