Today: September 25, 2024
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Economy

Ukraine is ready to resolve oil transit issues with Slovakia, deputy minister says

Ukraine guarantees oil transit for companies that are not subject to sanctions and is ready to resolve transit issues with Slovakia in line with a European Union association agreement,

Economy

Italy Q2 GDP slows to 0.2% q/q, supported by domestic demand

Italy's economic growth slowed to 0.2% in the second quarter from the previous three months in line with forecasts, driven by domestic demand, preliminary data showed on Tuesday.

Italy Q2 GDP slows to 0.2% q/q, supported by domestic demand
Economy|Europe

German economy unexpectedly shrinks, inflation ticks higher

The German economy unexpectedly contracted in the second quarter after skirting a recession at the beginning of the year and July's inflation rose, showing the

German economy unexpectedly shrinks, inflation ticks higher
Europe|News|Political

France backs Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

France recognises a plan for autonomy for the Western Sahara region under Moroccan sovereignty as the only way of resolving a long-running

Economy|Europe

French GDP up 0.3% q/q in Q2 with help from cruise ship delivery

France's economy grew marginally faster than expected in the second quarter as the delivery of a cruise ship boosted exports, offsetting flat consumer spending, official data showed

French GDP up 0.3% q/q in Q2 with help from cruise ship delivery
Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Europe's STOXX 600 gains as earnings flourish; focus on Fed decision

European shares closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by earnings-driven gains across several pockets of the market, with focus squarely on the Federal

Europe's STOXX 600 gains as earnings flourish; focus on Fed decision
Business|Finance|Health

Dialysis firm FMC cuts outlook for US treatment volumes, shares fall

World's largest dialysis specialist Fresenius Medical Care cut the outlook for volumes in its key U.S. market on Tuesday after revenue from treatments there fell in the second quarter,

Dialysis firm FMC cuts outlook for US treatment volumes, shares fall
Asia|Economy

Bank of Korea board split on rate cut timing amid hot housing market, minutes show

South Korea's monetary policy board was divided over when to cut interest rates with a majority of the seven-member board concerned about lower borrowing costs leading to price

Bank of Korea board split on rate cut timing amid hot housing market, minutes show
Asia|Travel

Foreign tour groups from Hong Kong, Macau can enter Hainan without visa

Foreign tour groups of two or more people from Hong Kong and Macau can stay in China's Hainan province without a visa for up to six days, China's national immigration

Election|Europe|Political

German court partially rejects electoral reform in win for small parties

Germany's top court has rejected a change to the electoral system that would have disadvantaged smaller parties in parliamentary elections, although it

German court partially rejects electoral reform in win for small parties
Asia|Economy

Chinese leaders pledge to tilt stimulus towards consumers

Chinese leaders signalled on Tuesday that the stimulus measures needed to reach this year's economic growth target will be directed at consumers,

Chinese leaders pledge to tilt stimulus towards consumers
Americas|Business|Economy

Diageo shares hit four-year low as CEO warns of troubles ahead

Diageo warned challenges could persist into next year after missing full-year profit expectations on Tuesday, sending shares in the world's top spirits maker down

Diageo shares hit four-year low as CEO warns of troubles ahead
Business|Economy

Ad group WPP names former BT boss Philip Jansen as new chair

WPP named former BT chief Philip Jansen as its new chair on Tuesday, succeeding Roberto Quarta at the world's largest advertising company.

Ad group WPP names former BT boss Philip Jansen as new chair
Asia|Business|Finance

Japan's Nomura triples profit in Q1 as end of deflation spurs wealth management

Nomura Holdings, Japan's largest brokerage and investment bank, reported a 195% jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday as the rally in global markets and return of

Japan's Nomura triples profit in Q1 as end of deflation spurs wealth management
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political

EU's Borrell offers Vietnam security support on South China Sea

The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday the EU wanted to guarantee peace in the South China Sea and told Vietnam

EU's Borrell offers Vietnam security support on South China Sea
Economy

UK shop price inflation holds at lowest since October 2021

Prices in British shops rose at the joint-slowest rate since October 2021 this month, held down by falls in the cost of non-food items as food prices continued to rise, the British

UK shop price inflation holds at lowest since October 2021
Business|Economy|Finance

Australian corporate profits' decline to accelerate this year, says UBS

Australian companies will likely post a steeper drop in profit this year than they did last year, as they struggle to match the 'abnormally high' earnings since the COVID-19 pandemic, UBS

Australian corporate profits' decline to accelerate this year, says UBS
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan president warns on China, highlights defence self-reliance

China's threat to any individual country is a threat to the world, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday, adding that the island will continue

Taiwan president warns on China, highlights defence self-reliance
Asia|News

Taiwan says reaches agreement with China over fishermen's deaths

Taiwan reached an agreement with China on Tuesday over the deaths of two Chinese fishermen in a maritime incident following months of negotiations, a move that could tone down

Taiwan says reaches agreement with China over fishermen's deaths
Asia|News

Malaysia says tankers in July 19 collision anchored in its waters

Two large oil tankers that collided and caught fire near Singapore earlier this month are afloat and anchored in Malaysian waters, with an investigation into

Malaysia says tankers in July 19 collision anchored in its waters
Asia|Economy

Thailand approves 17% personal income tax ceiling for returnees

Thailand's cabinet approved a personal income tax cap of 17% for Thais working overseas who return home to work, a deputy finance minister said on Tuesday, in a bid to draw back

Thailand approves 17% personal income tax ceiling for returnees
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Turkey passes law to round up stray dogs, opposition vows appeal

Turkey's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to round up millions of stray dogs and put them into shelters despite protests by animal lovers and criticism from the

Turkey passes law to round up stray dogs, opposition vows appeal
Economy|Europe|Finance

Oil slips and equities ease in pre-Fed drift

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil prices slipped as worries about the demand outlook weighed broadly on commodities, while Asian equities and European stock

Oil slips and equities ease in pre-Fed drift
Asia|Business

Toyota global output skids in June, dragged down by Japan and China

Toyota's global production tumbled in June, down for a fifth straight month with the automaker hit hard by a certification scandal in its home market and a fierce price war in China.

Toyota global output skids in June, dragged down by Japan and China
Business|Finance

StanChart unveils record $1.5 billion buyback, boosts income outlook

Standard Chartered (StanChart) announced a $1.5 billion share buyback, its biggest ever, and lifted its income outlook for 2024, betting on

StanChart unveils record $1.5 billion buyback, boosts income outlook

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