Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Exclusive-Gerald Group’s ‘tin concentrate’ bought in Brazil revealed to be sand
By Pratima Desai LONDON (Reuters) - Gerald Group, one of the world's largest metals traders, bought cargoes in Brazil that were meant to contain at least 1,250 metric tonnes of tin concentrate that tu...
Jun 21, 2023
Microsoft says new computing service for chemicals can slash R&D time
By Stephen Nellis Microsoft Corp on Wednesday introduced a new computing service aimed at helping chemical companies speed up the research and development of new materials. Azure Quantum Elements, as ...
Jun 21, 2023
Powell: Strong capital is of ‘central importance’ for banks
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said it is critical that banks have high levels of capital, but regulators must be mindful of the tradeof...
Jun 21, 2023
Cameroon opposes French LGBT+ rights ambassador’s visit
YAOUNDE (Reuters) - Cameroon's government is seeking to block France's LGBT+ rights ambassador from travelling to the country to hold a conference on gender and sexual identity, saying the discussion ...
Jun 21, 2023
Blinken, Turkish counterpart talk in UK, NATO on agenda
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met new Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday for talks that were set to focus on next month's NATO summit, where Sweden is hopi...
Jun 21, 2023
US sued to block program that gives Medicare power to negotiate drug prices
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) on Wednesday said it was suing the U.S. government to block enforcement of a program that gives Medicare the power...
Jun 21, 2023
WHO prepares for El Nino-linked spread of viral disease
(Reuters) - The World Health Organization is preparing for an increased spread of viral diseases like dengue, Zika and chikungunya linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon, the agency's director gener...
Jun 21, 2023
Canada’s strong retail sales for April, May bolster chances for rate hike
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian retail sales grew much more than expected in April and will likely post another gain in May, data showed on Wednesday, bolstering the chances that the Bank of Canada will r...
Jun 21, 2023
Exclusive-Credit Suisse seeks to win back clients back with above-market rates
By Vidya Ranganathan and Stefania Spezzati SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) - Credit Suisse, driven into a rescue by UBS after heavy cash outflows, is seeking to claw back business by offering rich clients ...
Jun 21, 2023
Soccer-Arsenal agree 65 million-pound deal to sign Havertz from Chelsea – report
(Reuters) - Arsenal have agreed a deal in principle to sign German forward Kai Havertz from Chelsea for around 65 million pounds ($82.72 million), The Athletic reported on Wednesday. The report said p...
Jun 21, 2023
