UK’s Aviva conspired to dodge India compensation and tax rules, agency says
The Indian tax agency has accused British insurer Aviva of breaching local regulations on sales…
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Futures extend gains after inflation data
U.S. stock index futures continued their upward trend on Friday, bolstered by a key inflation…
Oil prices face pressure from slow China demand and inventory rise
Oil price forecasts for 2024 have been downgraded due to weak fuel demand from China,…
US regulator finds banks have work to do on climate risk, sources say
Global stock markets surged on Friday, heading for a fourth straight month of gains, driven…
Birkenstock misses profit estimates as expansion plan hits margins
Birkenstock missed quarterly profit expectations, with its shares dropping 12% in premarket trading. The German…
China will not impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandy, for now
Beijing has decided not to impose provisional tariffs on European Union brandy despite finding that…
Exclusive: US government funding yielded hundreds of patents for China-based researchers
Research funded by the U.S. Defense Department, NASA, and other government agencies has resulted in…
Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Meta to censor COVID-19 content
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has stated that senior officials from the Biden administration pressured his…
Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, including Teslas
Canada has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese electric vehicles…
UBS Wealth Management raises odds of U.S. recession to 25% from 20%
UBS Global Wealth Management has increased the likelihood of a U.S. recession to 25% from…
US to award HP $50 mln for semiconductor tech project
The U.S. Commerce Department announced plans to award $50 million to HP to expand and…
Morning Bid: Rate-cut hopes meet Mid-East risks
Jerome Powell, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair, hinted at a potential interest rate cut in September…
Fed’s shift to job market risks is done; now policy has to catch up
The Federal Reserve is navigating a delicate situation as today’s interest rate of 5.25%-5.50% is…
Darkening global outlook, central bank pivots signal more turbulence
At the annual Jackson Hole conference, global policymakers highlighted the shifting focus of central banks…
Nvidia Q2 sales likely to double, even a slight miss may hurt shares
Nvidia is set to report its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, with expectations that revenue will…
We support NDC’s fixed rate proposal on imports – Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers
Ireland has donated €200,000 to the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Standards and Trade Development Facility…
Grocery stores boost political donations even as Democrats take aim
Political donations from major food companies to Democratic lawmakers have risen in the current congressional…
TikTok announces industry-first sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council
TikTok is strengthening its safety initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa by launching its first Safety Advisory…
Shares gain, dollar subdued as Fed readies rate cuts
European stocks saw a slight rise on Thursday, with the STOXX 600 index gaining 0.3%,…
Euro zone business activity gets boost from Olympics, PMI shows
Euro zone business activity showed unexpected strength in August, with the composite PMI rising to…
Germany plans majority stake in cruise ship builder, sources say
The German government, along with the state of Lower Saxony, plans to take a temporary…
Elon Musk Set To Build Starlink Ground Stations Across Nigeria
Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, is making significant progress in Nigeria by establishing ground stations…
Futures edge higher with payrolls revisions, Fed minutes on tap
U.S. stock index futures saw modest gains on Wednesday as investors awaited key economic updates,…
European stocks dip lower as market uncertainty lingers; Sweden’s Riksbank cuts rates
European stocks declined on Tuesday afternoon, with the Stoxx 600 index down 0.29% as market…
US shale companies produce more crude using fewer rigs
U.S. shale producers are increasing oil output by enhancing drilling efficiency without additional spending, as…
Retail investors still buyers of US equities through rollercoaster markets – research
Despite a recent sharp drop in U.S. stock markets, retail investors continued buying shares, particularly…
Wall St Week Ahead Rollercoaster week in US stocks leaves investors braced for bumps ahead
U.S. stock markets have experienced significant volatility recently, spurred by alarming economic data and the…
Futures rise on dovish Fed comments after jobs data
U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday, buoyed by dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials and…
Global oil demand needs to rise faster to absorb OPEC+ hike
Global oil demand growth needs to accelerate in the coming months to absorb the increased…
Futures waver on anxiety ahead of jobs data
U.S. stock index futures showed mixed results on Thursday as investors awaited a key jobs…