Congo Struggles to Steady Franc Amid Conflict, Election Spending

The value of Democratic Republic of Congo’s currency continues to slide as security and pre-election spending, coupled with

2023-07-12 13:16

The US stock market just had its best year — so far — since 1997

The stock market just had its best performance through July in 26 years.

2023-08-02 01:21

UBS completes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil

UBS says it has completed its takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse

2023-06-12 15:52

Australia Sends Barley Shipment to China After End of Tariffs

Australia has sent its first shipment of barley to China after Beijing scrapped tariffs on the trade earlier

2023-08-29 12:29

Loss-making Wheels Up to give up 95% stake to lenders for $500 million

Money-losing private jet charter company Wheels Up Experience said on Tuesday it would give up 95% of its

2023-08-16 00:55

Bosch closes deal to buy US semiconductor foundry in EV chip push

By Sarah Wu TAIPEI Germany's Bosch Group said on Wednesday that it has acquired California chip manufacturer TSI

2023-08-31 01:24

Paramount decides it won't sell majority stake in BET Media Group, source tells AP

BET won’t be sold after all: Paramount Global decided against selling the majority stake of the network

2023-08-18 10:53

Nikkei powers to Japan's 1990 'bubble' era high

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO Japan's Nikkei share average rallied on Friday to the highest since August 1990, the

2023-05-19 11:45

China keeps lending benchmarks unchanged; economic weakness tests policymakers

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -China left its lending benchmarks unchanged on Thursday, after the central bank stood pat on a key policy

2023-07-20 09:56

Chinese online shoppers are enticed by deep discounts, payment plans as zest for spending lags

Shoppers were treated to deep discounts, new products and payment plans as online merchants sought to revive their sluggish appetite for spending during China’s first major online shopping festival after the end of zero-COVID policies

2023-06-19 17:54

HSBC says pre-tax profit more than doubled in third quarter

Banking giant HSBC said on Monday that pre-tax profit in the third quarter more than doubled to $7.7 billion, reflecting the "positive impact of...

2023-10-30 12:54

EPA sets stricter limits on hydrofluorocarbons used in refrigerators, air conditioners

The Environmental Protection Agency is enforcing stricter limits on hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners that contribute to global warming

2023-07-12 02:27