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Gold rush to endure through 2024 though $3,000 mark may prove elusive

Gold rush to endure through 2024 though $3,000 mark may prove elusive

By Brijesh Patel and Ashitha Shivaprasad SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Gold’s lightning rally to successive record highs shows ev..

French renewable energy sector says far-right victory risks trouble for industry

French renewable energy sector says far-right victory risks trouble for industry

By Forrest Crellin and Benjamin Mallet PARIS (Reuters) – The French renewable energy sector is bracing for a sharp slowdown in ..

Wall St rallies, dollar drops after cooler US inflation; Fed in the wings

Wall St rallies, dollar drops after cooler US inflation; Fed in the wings

NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks rallied and the dollar sank as cooler-than-expected inflation data fueled rate cut optimism, hours bef..

Germany’s May inflation rises 2.8% on higher services prices

Germany’s May inflation rises 2.8% on higher services prices

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -German inflation rose in May due to higher services prices, the federal statistics office said on..

UK economy shows no growth in April – ONS

UK economy shows no growth in April – ONS

(Reuters) -A swift rebound in Britain’s economy in early 2024 came to a halt in April, driven by sharp declines in industrial an..

Exclusive-Capital Group shakes up strategy to hit $4 trillion by 2031

Exclusive-Capital Group shakes up strategy to hit $4 trillion by 2031

By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – Capital Group aims to grow its fixed income business, accelerate overseas expansion and dive..

Dollar calm ahead of inflation test, Fed decision

Dollar calm ahead of inflation test, Fed decision

TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar steadied on Wednesday after hitting a four-week high against peer currencies overnight as market p..

Oil climbs on optimistic demand outlook

Oil climbs on optimistic demand outlook

By Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices ticked higher on Wednesday amid upbeat global demand views from the U.S. Energy Informa..

Johnson & Johnson reaches $700 million talc settlement with US states

Johnson & Johnson reaches $700 million talc settlement with US states

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $700 million to settle an investigation by 42 ..

How Apple used Google’s help to train its AI models

How Apple used Google’s help to train its AI models

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – On stage on Monday CEO Tim Cook’s Apple announced a splashy deal with OpenAI to include its powe..

NASA, Boeing push back Starliner’s crewed return to June 18

NASA, Boeing push back Starliner’s crewed return to June 18

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – NASA and Boeing said they expect to bring Starliner and its first astronaut crew back to Earth from the I..

World Bank says global growth stabilizing but well below pre-pandemic levels

World Bank says global growth stabilizing but well below pre-pandemic levels

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The World Bank on Tuesday said the U.S. economy’s stronger-than-expected performan..

Euro, French bonds and stocks struggle on election uncertainty

Euro, French bonds and stocks struggle on election uncertainty

By Alun John and Wayne Cole LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) -French bonds fell sharply for a second day on Tuesday as did European stocks and..

Apple’s AI push could reinvigorate iPhone sales as customers look to upgrade

Apple’s AI push could reinvigorate iPhone sales as customers look to upgrade

By Jeffrey Dastin and Aditya Soni SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Apple’s developer conference on Monday was about more than infusing ..

European shares steady after French political tremors, eyes on Fed

European shares steady after French political tremors, eyes on Fed

(Reuters) -European shares were rangebound on Tuesday following losses in the previous session on political uncertainties in France, w..

French investor Layani wins bid for last-minute Atos restructuring

French investor Layani wins bid for last-minute Atos restructuring

PARIS (Reuters) -French tech group Atos has picked an offer to restructure its debt led by anchor investor David Layani, preferring it..

Golden Goose targets $2 billion market cap in Milan IPO

Golden Goose targets $2 billion market cap in Milan IPO

MILAN (Reuters) – Golden Goose is aiming for a market capitalization of up to 1.86 billion euros ($2 billion) in its initial pub..

HSBC adds over 300 to China headcount after Citi wealth acquisition

HSBC adds over 300 to China headcount after Citi wealth acquisition

HONG KONG (Reuters) – HSBC said on Tuesday it had boosted its headcount in China by more than 300, as the Asia-focused lender c..

Spain’s Criteria drops takeover plan for Naturgy with Abu Dhabi’s TAQA

Spain’s Criteria drops takeover plan for Naturgy with Abu Dhabi’s TAQA

MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish holding firm Criteria said on Monday it had not reached an agreement with Abu Dhabi’s TAQA over a pote..

Macron’s shock election call rocks euro and French markets

Macron’s shock election call rocks euro and French markets

LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The euro fell while French stocks and bonds tumbled on Monday, following President Emmanuel Macron’s..

AI is sole focus at Apple’s annual conference

AI is sole focus at Apple’s annual conference

By Aditya Soni and Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Apple is expected to showcase how it is integrating artificial intelligence acros..

Tesla turns to Musk’s small shareholder fans to back $56 billion payday

Tesla turns to Musk’s small shareholder fans to back $56 billion payday

(Reuters) – With major Tesla shareholders appearing divided over whether to endorse Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, t..

Nokia CEO makes world’s first ‘immersive’ phone call

Nokia CEO makes world’s first ‘immersive’ phone call

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark made a phone call using a new technology called “immersive audio and video&..

Exclusive-BP tightens workplace relationships policy after Looney dismissal

Exclusive-BP tightens workplace relationships policy after Looney dismissal

By Sarah McFarlane, Ron Bousso and Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON (Reuters) – BP employees must disclose any intimate relationships w..

Shein’s pre-IPO charm offensive hits roadblocks in Europe

Shein’s pre-IPO charm offensive hits roadblocks in Europe

By Helen Reid and James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -As online fast-fashion retailer Shein ramps up its pre-IPO charm offensive in Britain..

Euro falls in warning sign for markets after Macron calls snap France vote

Euro falls in warning sign for markets after Macron calls snap France vote

By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The euro skidded while stock and bond futures slipped on Monday, as French President ..

UK job market on its way back after downturn, recruiters say

UK job market on its way back after downturn, recruiters say

LONDON (Reuters) – A fall in permanent hiring by employers in Britain was its least severe in more than a year in May and the re..

Global stocks dip, Treasuries flail as strong jobs data douses Fed cut hopes

Global stocks dip, Treasuries flail as strong jobs data douses Fed cut hopes

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Global stocks pulled back from an all-time high on Friday after surprisingly strong U.S. monthly jobs data ..

Microsoft to double down on Game Pass at Xbox showcase with ‘Call of Duty’ title

Microsoft to double down on Game Pass at Xbox showcase with ‘Call of Duty’ title

(Reuters) – Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass will take center stage at its annual video-game showcase on Sunday, as the software..

GameStop spooks investors with share sale, results ahead of “Roaring Kitty” livestream

GameStop spooks investors with share sale, results ahead of “Roaring Kitty” livestream

(Reuters) -GameStop posted a decline in quarterly sales and said it would sell up to 75 million shares, in a surprise move on Friday a..

US dollar rallies after stronger-than-expected jobs report

US dollar rallies after stronger-than-expected jobs report

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar jumped on Friday after data showed the world’s largest economy created a lot more job..

Indian PM Modi’s coalition presents claim to form new government

Indian PM Modi’s coalition presents claim to form new government

By Sarita Chaganti Singh, Shivam Patel and Nigam Prusty NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Dem..

Bellway lifts house price outlook after strong spring season

Bellway lifts house price outlook after strong spring season

By Aby Jose Koilparambil (Reuters) – British homebuilder Bellway raised its annual average selling price forecast on Friday and..

UK’s Asda says TDR Capital to become majority owner

UK’s Asda says TDR Capital to become majority owner

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Asda said on Friday that private equity firm TDR Capital will gain majority ownership of the ..

Olympic rings displayed on Eiffel Tower 50 days before Paris 2024 Games

Olympic rings displayed on Eiffel Tower 50 days before Paris 2024 Games

PARIS (Reuters) – Paris 2024 organisers on Friday unveiled a display of the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower with 50 days to go..

Airbus deliveries fall 16% in May

Airbus deliveries fall 16% in May

PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus delivered 53 aircraft in May, down 16% from the same month last year and bringing the number of airpla..

Morning Bid: Global risk rally hinges on payrolls

Morning Bid: Global risk rally hinges on payrolls

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Closely watched U.S. nonfarm payrolls data on Friday marks the fin..