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Global central banks extend rate hike push in November

Global central banks extend rate hike push in November

By Karin Strohecker and Vincent Flasseur LONDON (Reuters) – The pace and scale of rate hikes delivered by central banks in Novem..

EU countries consider lower gas price cap – documents

EU countries consider lower gas price cap – documents

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union countries will consider on Friday a proposal for a gas price cap slightly lower than..

Factbox-What European companies are doing as workers face high inflation

Factbox-What European companies are doing as workers face high inflation

(Reuters) -Companies across Europe are offering one-off bonuses and renegotiating wages as surging inflation raises food and energy bi..

The clear need for effective estate planning to mitigate effects of another ‘nil-rate band freeze’

The clear need for effective estate planning to mitigate effects of another ‘nil-rate band freeze’

    By Jack Rose, Strategic Sales Director at Triple Point In a bid to plug the £54 billion hole in public finances, Chancel..

EU sets recycling, reuse targets to cut packaging waste

EU sets recycling, reuse targets to cut packaging waste

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission proposed on Wednesday new rules to reduce packaging waste thro..

BYD set to be China’s top-selling car brand for Nov, Tesla gains -data

BYD set to be China’s top-selling car brand for Nov, Tesla gains -data

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – BYD was the top-selling car brand in China in the first four weeks of November, brokerage data showed, outp..

Portugal’s Q3 growth accelerates with consumption but future not shining

Portugal’s Q3 growth accelerates with consumption but future not shining

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal’s economy expanded 0.4% in the third quarter from 0.1% in the previous qua..

FTX collapse shows urgent need to finalise EU crypto rules, says European Commission

FTX collapse shows urgent need to finalise EU crypto rules, says European Commission

By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The “questionable practices” at now collapsed crypto exchange FTX would not have been allow..

World stocks upbeat on hopes for China re-opening, inflation peaking

World stocks upbeat on hopes for China re-opening, inflation peaking

By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) -World equity markets rallied on Wednesday lifted by hopes that inflation is peaking and a re-ope..

Global stocks to grind higher, lacklustre year ahead: Reuters poll

Global stocks to grind higher, lacklustre year ahead: Reuters poll

By Hari Kishan BENGALURU (Reuters) – The global economy needs to find a more solid footing before most stock markets break out o..

Economic headwinds set to push oil below $100 in 2023: Reuters Poll

Economic headwinds set to push oil below $100 in 2023: Reuters Poll

By Seher Dareen (Reuters) – Brent oil prices will hold above the $100 level for the rest of 2022 as an impending EU ban on Russi..

German inflation eased in November but too soon for ‘all-clear’

German inflation eased in November but too soon for ‘all-clear’

By Miranda Murray and Balazs Koranyi BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s inflation cooled slightly in November, but remained near..

UK royals in U.S. spotlight as William and Kate visit

UK royals in U.S. spotlight as William and Kate visit

By Michael Holden and Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) – Prince William and his wife Kate fly out to the United States on Wednesday ..

London’s West End regains pre-pandemic buzz, boosting sales

London’s West End regains pre-pandemic buzz, boosting sales

By Aby Jose Koilparambil and Suban Abdulla (Reuters) -London’s West End has seen retail, hospitality and leisure venue sales ret..

UK mortgage approvals hit lowest since June 2020

UK mortgage approvals hit lowest since June 2020

By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -The number of mortgages approved by lenders in Britain fell in October to its lowest since June 2020, ..

Greek residential property price recovery picks up in third quarter

Greek residential property price recovery picks up in third quarter

By George Georgiopoulos ATHENS (Reuters) – A recovery in Greece’s residential real estate market picked up pace in the thi..

Hyundai Motor, SK On sign EV battery supply pact for N. America

Hyundai Motor, SK On sign EV battery supply pact for N. America

By Heekyong Yang and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group has signed an agreement to source elect..

Swiss GDP growth lags expectations in Q3

Swiss GDP growth lags expectations in Q3

ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss economy grew a real 0.2% in the third quarter versus the second three months of 2022 and 0.5% year-..

Nestle nudges 2022 sales outlook higher again

Nestle nudges 2022 sales outlook higher again

ZURICH (Reuters) -Nestle has nudged its 2022 sales outlook higher again, the world’s largest packaged food company said ahead of..

Europe on course to end winter with plenty of gas: Kemp

Europe on course to end winter with plenty of gas: Kemp

By John Kemp LONDON (Reuters) -Europe’s gas inventories are on course to end the winter of 2022/23 at one of the highest levels ..

UK royals in U.S. spotlight as William and Kate visit

UK royals in U.S. spotlight as William and Kate visit

By Michael Holden and Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) – Prince William and his wife Kate fly out to the United States on Wednesday ..

Ford recalls 634,000 vehicles worldwide over fire risks

Ford recalls 634,000 vehicles worldwide over fire risks

By David Shepardson (Reuters) -Ford Motor Co is recalling 634,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) worldwide over fire risks from possibl..

Italy seeks fresh options for TIM as bid for network seen fading

Italy seeks fresh options for TIM as bid for network seen fading

By Elvira Pollina and Giuseppe Fonte MILAN/ROME (Reuters) -Italy’s new government will likely need to seek fresh options for ail..

Greece PM senses “momentum” in “Elgin Marbles” talks with Britain

Greece PM senses “momentum” in “Elgin Marbles” talks with Britain

LONDON (Reuters) – Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday there was “progress” and a sense..

European retailers downbeat despite Black Friday boost

European retailers downbeat despite Black Friday boost

By Maria Sheahan, Toby Sterling and Alvise Armellini BERLIN/AMSTERDAM/MILAN (Reuters) -Europeans snapped up smartphones, Christmas dec..

EU sets out plans to shift derivatives clearing from London to Frankfurt

EU sets out plans to shift derivatives clearing from London to Frankfurt

By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Banks and other market participants in the European Union will have to prove to regulators that they ar..

EU demands quick fix from U.S. of green subsidy law

EU demands quick fix from U.S. of green subsidy law

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union ministers warned on Friday that time was running out to resolve differe..

Cost-of-living crisis casts shadow over Europe’s Black Friday

Cost-of-living crisis casts shadow over Europe’s Black Friday

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Europe’s retailers are hoping Black Friday discount day will get shoppers spending, thou..

IKEA stores owner Ingka’s annual operating profit rises 9%

IKEA stores owner Ingka’s annual operating profit rises 9%

By Anna Ringstrom STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Ingka Group, the owner of most IKEA stores, reported on Friday a 9% rise in annual opera..

FINGERPRINTS’ SUPPORTS TWO MORE BIOMETRIC PAYMENT CARD LAUNCHES IN THE MENA REGION

FINGERPRINTS’ SUPPORTS TWO MORE BIOMETRIC PAYMENT CARD LAUNCHES IN THE MENA REGION

World-leading biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™), has announced that its solution will be part of the MENA regio..

Volkswagen strikes below-inflation wage deal, continues German trend

Volkswagen strikes below-inflation wage deal, continues German trend

By Jan Schwartz HAMBURG (Reuters) -Volkswagen on Wednesday agreed a two-year wage deal for workers at its western German factories, of..

Italy’s A2A trims green investment plan citing economy, volatile markets

Italy’s A2A trims green investment plan citing economy, volatile markets

(Reuters) -Italy’s largest regional utility A2A on Tuesday scaled back its investments aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, a..

Britain’s Halfords targets retirees in recruitment drive

Britain’s Halfords targets retirees in recruitment drive

LONDON (Reuters) – Halfords is aiming to recruit 1,000 new technicians over the next 12 months by attracting retirees to work in..

Glencore to sell Australian copper mine to SPAC for $1.1 billion

Glencore to sell Australian copper mine to SPAC for $1.1 billion

(Reuters) – Glencore said on Wednesday that blank-check firm Metal Acquisition Corp (MAC) agreed to an amended agreement to buy ..

German residential property market faces risk of price drop – DIW study

German residential property market faces risk of price drop – DIW study

BERLIN (Reuters) – The German residential property market faces a growing risk of price corrections, the DIW research institute ..

HP to cut about 12% jobs by end of fiscal 2025

HP to cut about 12% jobs by end of fiscal 2025

(Reuters) -HP Inc said on Tuesday it expects to cut up to 6,000 jobs by the end of fiscal 2025, or about 12% of its global workforce, ..

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Analysis-At World Cup, Saudi crown prince moves back on to global stage

Analysis-At World Cup, Saudi crown prince moves back on to global stage

By Angus McDowall and Maya Gebeily DOHA (Reuters) – When Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took his seat next to the FIFA president..