Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Global markets in “unambiguous contrarian buy territory” – BofA
LONDON (Reuters) - The trillions wiped off global markets in recent weeks has triggered a contrarian 'buy' signal from BofA's closely-followed 'Bull & Bear' sentiment indicator, while emerging markets...
May 20, 2022
G7 to pledge billions in new lifeline for Ukraine economy
By David Lawder and Leika Kihara KOENIGSWINTER, Germany (Reuters) - The Group of Seven's financial leaders are expected to unveil billions of dollars in new aid to Ukraine on Friday and promise enough...
May 20, 2022
Russia says almost 2,000 Ukrainian fighters from Azovstal have surrendered so far
(Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that almost 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers holed up in Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks have surrendered so far, TASS news agency reported on Friday. Re...
May 20, 2022
Japan PM says important to keep close ties with overseas FX authorities – Nikkei interview
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said it was important for Japan to maintain close ties with overseas currency authorities, in an exclusive interview with Nikkei newspaper publi...
May 20, 2022
Thailand to lift curbs on nightlife from June
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will allow night clubs and karaoke bars to resume regular hours starting in June, a senior official said on Friday, dropping most of its remaining pandemic restrictions as...
May 20, 2022
Hit reality TV shows display African glitz and glamour
By Sisipho Skweyiya JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Dripping with champagne, diamonds and catty dialogue, two made-in-Africa reality TV series have transfixed viewers on the continent, showcasing ritzy lifes...
May 20, 2022
Take Five: Surging inflation, recession risk and tanking markets
(Reuters) - Central banks are wrestling with inflation and sliding stocks are feeling the heat, leaving investors to ponder just where the so-called "Fed put" has gone. Meeting minutes from the world'...
May 20, 2022
After Winter Olympics, China retreats from sports hosting amid ‘zero-COVID’ policy
By Ian Ransom (Reuters) - A few months after holding a Winter Olympics as memorable for its extreme anti-COVID-19 measures as the competition, China has all but given up hosting international sporting...
May 20, 2022
Slovakia’s SPP paid for Russian gas in euros, opened rouble account
(Reuters) - Slovak state gas importer SPP has paid a bill for Russian natural gas in euros and has also opened a rouble account with Gazprombank, its CEO Richard Prokypcak said on Friday. The European...
May 20, 2022
Analysis-Musk’s ESG attack spotlights $35 trillion industry confusion
By Simon Jessop and Ross Kerber LONDON/BOSTON (Reuters) - Elon Musk's rejection of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) scores as a "scam" highlights how Wall Street's hottest investme...
May 20, 2022
