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Spain allows BlackRock to take 20% stake in Naturgy, Cinco Dias reports

Spain allows BlackRock to take 20% stake in Naturgy, Cinco Dias reports

  MADRID (Reuters) – The Spanish government has authorised BlackRock to take the 20% stake in power utility Naturgy it boug..

UK inflation holds at 2.2% but services prices keep BoE on alert

UK inflation holds at 2.2% but services prices keep BoE on alert

  By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British inflation held steady in August but sped up in the services sector which is closely ..

With Fed’s rate cut at hand, debate swirls over how big a move

With Fed’s rate cut at hand, debate swirls over how big a move

  By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday almost certainly will lower interest rates fo..

Morning Bid: Traders still guessing in final Fed countdown

Morning Bid: Traders still guessing in final Fed countdown

  A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland With just hours until one of the most highly anticip..

UAW to hold strike votes at Stellantis local chapters, union president says

UAW to hold strike votes at Stellantis local chapters, union president says

By Nora Eckert and Abhirup Roy DETROIT (Reuters) -The United Auto Workers union plans to hold strike authorization votes at one or mor..

French central bank sees consumer gains easing budget pains

French central bank sees consumer gains easing budget pains

  PARIS (Reuters) – France’s economy is set to gain momentum in the coming two years as lower inflation boosts consum..

Instagram rolls out teen accounts with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts

Instagram rolls out teen accounts with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts

(Reuters) – Meta Platforms is rolling out enhanced privacy and parental controls for Instagram accounts of users under 18 in a s..

French central bank sees consumer gains easing budget pains

French central bank sees consumer gains easing budget pains

PARIS (Reuters) – France’s economy is set to gain momentum in the coming two years as lower inflation boosts consumer spen..

Oil prices rise on supply shocks, prospect of US interest rate cuts

Oil prices rise on supply shocks, prospect of US interest rate cuts

By Shariq Khan and Arunima Kumar NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices rose by a dollar a barrel on Tuesday as supply disruptions mounted and..

Czech Republic reported bird flu outbreak on farm, WOAH says

Czech Republic reported bird flu outbreak on farm, WOAH says

  PARIS (Reuters) – The Czech Republic has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza, or..

India accuses Samsung, Xiaomi of colluding with Amazon, Flipkart

India accuses Samsung, Xiaomi of colluding with Amazon, Flipkart

  By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Samsung, Xiaomi and other smartphone companies colluded with Amazon and Walmart’s Fl..

UK’s embattled manufacturers see brighter days, Make UK/BDO survey shows

UK’s embattled manufacturers see brighter days, Make UK/BDO survey shows

  By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – British manufacturers grappling with falling output and fading growth in new orders see better ..

British ministers head to Gulf for talks on new trade deal

British ministers head to Gulf for talks on new trade deal

  (Reuters) – Britain’s new trade ministers visited the Gulf region on Monday in a first joint visit for talks on a p..

Cricket-Rain washes out England v Australia final T20 with series drawn

Cricket-Rain washes out England v Australia final T20 with series drawn

  MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – The decisive Twenty20 clash of the three-match series between England and Australia was a..

Shanghai braces for direct hit from Typhoon Bebinca

Shanghai braces for direct hit from Typhoon Bebinca

  By Samuel Shen and Ryan Woo SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Shanghai halted transportation links, recalled ships and shut tourism s..

Greece asks EU for urgent response to soaring power prices, letter shows

Greece asks EU for urgent response to soaring power prices, letter shows

By Angeliki Koutantou and Kate Abnett ATHENS/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Greece’s prime minister has asked the EU to urgently res..

British drugmaker GSK moves mRNA flu vaccine to late-stage trials

British drugmaker GSK moves mRNA flu vaccine to late-stage trials

  (Reuters) -British drugmaker GSK announced on Thursday positive results from a mid-stage trial of its seasonal influenza vaccin..

Lloyd’s of London plans overhaul of ‘unclear’ conduct rules

Lloyd’s of London plans overhaul of ‘unclear’ conduct rules

LONDON (Reuters) – Lloyd’s of London said on Thursday it plans to overhaul its rules on dealing with poor conduct in the..

Oil prices climb 1% on fears over hurricane impact on US output

Oil prices climb 1% on fears over hurricane impact on US output

By Arunima Kumar (Reuters) -Oil prices rose by more than 1% on Thursday to extend a rebound spurred by concern over Hurricane Francine..

UK’s Boohoo to stop supplying US customers locally

UK’s Boohoo to stop supplying US customers locally

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Online fashion retailer Boohoo said on Wednesday it would stop supplying U.S. customers from a site i..

Oil settles near 3-year low on weak demand outlook

Oil settles near 3-year low on weak demand outlook

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) -Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures settled at their lowest level since December 2021 on..

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise, crude slides as CPI awaits

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise, crude slides as CPI awaits

By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq gained ground while Brent crude prices hit a 3-1/2-year low on Tues..

Factbox-How AI features of iPhone and rival smartphones stack up

Factbox-How AI features of iPhone and rival smartphones stack up

  (Reuters) – Apple unveiled a raft of AI-powered features for its latest iPhone 16 lineup at an event on Monday, as global..

Banks, energy stocks weigh on European bourses; BMW tumbles

Banks, energy stocks weigh on European bourses; BMW tumbles

  By Pranav Kashyap and Lisa Pauline Mattackal (Reuters) -European equity markets largely lost ground on Tuesday, weighed by bank..

Boeing delivers 40 jets in August, up 5 from a year ago

Boeing delivers 40 jets in August, up 5 from a year ago

  (Reuters) – Boeing said on Tuesday it delivered 40 commercial jets in August, up five from the same month in 2023 when it..

OPEC again lowers 2024, 2025 global oil demand growth view

OPEC again lowers 2024, 2025 global oil demand growth view

By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) – OPEC on Tuesday cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024 reflecting data received..

Factbox-Which EU member states have introduced temporary border checks?

Factbox-Which EU member states have introduced temporary border checks?

(Reuters) -The European Union is dealing with an increase in legal and illegal migrant arrivals, spurring some member countries to tem..

Italy oyster farmers dream of pearls from warming Mediterranean

Italy oyster farmers dream of pearls from warming Mediterranean

GULF OF POETS, Italy – Pearls may soon be cultivated in European seas for the first time ever, as Italian oyster farmers seek to..

Books in, screens out: some Finnish pupils go back to paper after tech push

Books in, screens out: some Finnish pupils go back to paper after tech push

By Elviira Luoma and Anne Kauranen RIIHIMAKI, Finland (Reuters) – This autumn, pupils in the Finnish town of Riihimaki headed ba..

‘Loving and being loved’: UK’s Princess Kate says she is grateful after finishing chemotherapy

‘Loving and being loved’: UK’s Princess Kate says she is grateful after finishing chemotherapy

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, said on Monday she had finished her course of preventativ..

Global Mothballs Market Set for Significant Growth as Demand for Effective Pest Control Solutions Increases (2024-2031)

Global Mothballs Market Set for Significant Growth as Demand for Effective Pest Control Solutions Increases (2024-2031)

The global mothballs sales market is projected to witness substantial growth between 2024 and 2031, driven by increasing consumer awar..

Scandium Alloys Market Set for Strong Growth from 2024 to 2031, Driven by Aerospace, Automotive, and Energy Sectors

Scandium Alloys Market Set for Strong Growth from 2024 to 2031, Driven by Aerospace, Automotive, and Energy Sectors

The scandium alloys market is anticipated to exhibit robust growth during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. Driven by increasing de..

Terephthalaldehyde Market Set for Significant Growth from 2024 to 2031, Driven by Rising Demand in Key Sectors

Terephthalaldehyde Market Set for Significant Growth from 2024 to 2031, Driven by Rising Demand in Key Sectors

The terephthalaldehyde market is poised for substantial growth from 2024 to 2031. Driven by increasing demand from key sectors like ph..

UK retailer John Lewis to bring back 100-year old price pledge

UK retailer John Lewis to bring back 100-year old price pledge

  By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) – British department store John Lewis is reintroducing its 100-year old “Never Know..

Maersk says impact from Red Sea attacks continues to intensify

Maersk says impact from Red Sea attacks continues to intensify

  STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The negative impact on maritime shipping and global supply chains from attacks in the Red Sea conti..

Global Solar Carport Market Set to Grow at CAGR of 4.56% to 4.70% Through 2031

Global Solar Carport Market Set to Grow at CAGR of 4.56% to 4.70% Through 2031

The global solar carport market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.56% to 4.70% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. A solar c..

Frozen Potato Products Market to Reach USD 98.01 Billion by 2031, Driven by Growing Demand for Convenience Foods

Frozen Potato Products Market to Reach USD 98.01 Billion by 2031, Driven by Growing Demand for Convenience Foods

The frozen potato products market is projected to experience significant growth between 2024 and 2031. Driven by increasing demand for..