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UK inflation rate slows to 6.8% in July

UK inflation rate slows to 6.8% in July

LONDON (Reuters) – British annual consumer price inflation slowed to 6.8% in July, figures from the Office for National Statisti..

Marketmind: Stock markets tense as China gloom builds

Marketmind: Stock markets tense as China gloom builds

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Brigid Riley China’s new home prices fell in June for the first time..

Norway wealth fund to firms: use AI, but do it responsibly

Norway wealth fund to firms: use AI, but do it responsibly

OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s $1.4 trillion wealth fund, the world’s single largest stock market investor, is urging fir..

Sweden, UK lead European shares lower on rate-hike fears

Sweden, UK lead European shares lower on rate-hike fears

By Shashwat Chauhan and Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -UK and Swedish stocks led declines among European peers on Tuesday after data from b..

UK lenders trial government-backed loans for risky borrowers

UK lenders trial government-backed loans for risky borrowers

LONDON (Reuters) – A handful of small UK commercial lenders are offering interest-free loans to high-risk borrowers, as part of ..

As World Cup breaks records, Adidas, Nike navigate bumps in retail demand

As World Cup breaks records, Adidas, Nike navigate bumps in retail demand

By Helen Reid and Amy Tennery LONDON/AUCKLAND (Reuters) – The unpredictability of the Women’s World Cup, with the U.S. kn..

Lufthansa’s Eurowings sees positive operating result in FY 23

Lufthansa’s Eurowings sees positive operating result in FY 23

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Lufthansa’s budget subsidiary Eurowings expects a positive operating result this year, chief executi..

No sustained recovery on horizon for German economy -econ min

No sustained recovery on horizon for German economy -econ min

BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s economy is not likely to see a sustained recovery in the coming months based on early indicat..

Agnelli family’s Exor buys $2.8 billion stake in Philips

Agnelli family’s Exor buys $2.8 billion stake in Philips

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Dutch investment firm Exor NV, controlled by Italy’s Agnelli family, has bought a 15% stake in healthcare t..

German network regulator names 2nd managing director of Rosneft Deutschland

German network regulator names 2nd managing director of Rosneft Deutschland

BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s network regulator on Monday said it had appointed Udo Giegerich as a second managing director..

Italy PM Meloni takes ‘full responsibility’ for bank tax

Italy PM Meloni takes ‘full responsibility’ for bank tax

MILAN (Reuters) -Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday took “full responsibility” for last week’s shock d..

Analysis-Big losses in Russia-linked stocks have investors rethinking other depositary receipts

Analysis-Big losses in Russia-linked stocks have investors rethinking other depositary receipts

By Sinead Cruise and Carolina Mandl LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global investors are losing confidence in securities linked to ..

UK employers plan 5% pay rises, many resort to counteroffers: CIPD

UK employers plan 5% pay rises, many resort to counteroffers: CIPD

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British employers expect to raise pay by 5% over the coming year and are increasingly maki..

How Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Personalised AI for Business Success

How Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Personalised AI for Business Success

As an entrepreneur, staying ahead of the competition is key to achieving business success. As we move into Society 5.0, te..

Best self-help books 

Best self-help books 

Self-help books have become an invaluable resource for individuals seeking personal development and success in various aspects of life..

Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise

Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise

By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox posted a sharp rise in pretax profit on rising premium rates..

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC lifts sales outlook

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC lifts sales outlook

(Reuters) -Coca-Cola HBC lifted its annual revenue forecast on Wednesday as the bottler benefited from higher prices despite a dip in ..

Germany’s Delivery Hero hikes 2023 revenue guidance

Germany’s Delivery Hero hikes 2023 revenue guidance

(Reuters) -German online takeaway food company Delivery Hero on Wednesday raised its full-year revenue outlook, after it swung to a pr..

Leading the Charge Towards a Greener Future with Strong Commitment to Sustainability

Leading the Charge Towards a Greener Future with Strong Commitment to Sustainability

By Andrew Koenig, CEO of CITY Furniture As the CEO of CITY Furniture, I stand humbled and inspired by the incredible str..

Filling out the FAFSA:  step by step guide to financial aid

Filling out the FAFSA: step by step guide to financial aid

Obtaining a college education is a dream for many, but the rising costs can often pose a significant hurdle. Thankfully, financial ai..

US dollar gains broadly as risk sentiment turns sour after poor Chinese data

US dollar gains broadly as risk sentiment turns sour after poor Chinese data

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Samuel Indyk NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar firmed across the board on Tuesday, ga..

Greek EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3.5% y/y in July

Greek EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3.5% y/y in July

(Reuters) – Greece’s annual EU-harmonised inflation accelerated to +3.5% in July from +2.8% in June, data showed on Tuesd..

No quick fix to reverse Antarctic sea ice loss as warming intensifies – scientists

No quick fix to reverse Antarctic sea ice loss as warming intensifies – scientists

By David Stanway SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Sea ice in the Antarctic region has fallen to a record low this year as a result of risi..

Fund manager abrdn’s assets hit by market volatility, shares dive

Fund manager abrdn’s assets hit by market volatility, shares dive

(Reuters) -Fund manager abrdn’s shares fell nearly 9% on Tuesday after it reported a drop in assets under management in the fir..

Video-gaming revenue to grow 2.6% in 2023 on console sales strength – report

Video-gaming revenue to grow 2.6% in 2023 on console sales strength – report

By Akshita Toshniwal (Reuters) – Global video-games market would return to growth in 2023 on the back of strong sales of consol..

WeWork rival IWG’s half-year profit surges on high demand, improved pricing

WeWork rival IWG’s half-year profit surges on high demand, improved pricing

(Reuters) -Office rental firm IWG retained a “cautiously optimistic” outlook after posting a 48% surge in half-year profit..

Germany’s Fraport sees earnings boost on higher passenger volumes

Germany’s Fraport sees earnings boost on higher passenger volumes

(Reuters) -Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport on Tuesday updated its 2023 core profit and net income forecasts, after first-half earn..

Asian markets down, dollar up after weak China trade data

Asian markets down, dollar up after weak China trade data

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian share markets were mostly weaker on Tuesday but the dollar strode higher as investors digested weaker C..

UBS shuffles bank bosses in bid to better compete with Wall Street

UBS shuffles bank bosses in bid to better compete with Wall Street

LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) -UBS on Monday announced an overhaul of its investment banking division, including naming the unit’s ..

TSMC to decide in favour of German factory on Tuesday – Handelsblatt

TSMC to decide in favour of German factory on Tuesday – Handelsblatt

BERLIN (Reuters) – Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC’s board of directors will decide in favour of building a fact..

After heatwave, looming typhoon forces scouts to evacuate South Korea campsite

After heatwave, looming typhoon forces scouts to evacuate South Korea campsite

SEOUL (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of youngsters will be evacuated from the campsite of the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea..

Heatwave caused higher than normal death rate in southern Italy

Heatwave caused higher than normal death rate in southern Italy

ROME (Reuters) – The central and southern regions of Italy recorded 7% more deaths than normal in July after a baking heatwave, ..

BioNTech reduces drug development spend as COVID vaccine sales plunge

BioNTech reduces drug development spend as COVID vaccine sales plunge

By Ludwig Burger and Patricia Weiss FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Germany’s BioNTech, Pfizer’s partner on COVID-19 vaccines, cut i..

German regulator rejects request for postage stamp price hike

German regulator rejects request for postage stamp price hike

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s federal network regulator has rejected a request by postal service operator Deutsche Post to raise ..

Miners drag London stocks lower; Unite Group slips

Miners drag London stocks lower; Unite Group slips

(Reuters) -The UK’s exporter-heavy FTSE 100 index dipped on Monday, weighed down by heavyweight miners, while shares of Unite Gr..

German space firm OHB plans to delist as KKR takes minority stake

German space firm OHB plans to delist as KKR takes minority stake

By Alexander Hübner BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s OHB on Monday said U.S. financial investor KKR was buying a minority stake in t..

Russia to evacuate village for first lunar lander mission in half century

Russia to evacuate village for first lunar lander mission in half century

(Reuters) – Russia will evacuate a village in its far east on Aug. 11 as part of the launch of Russia’s first lunar lande..