Strong ruble could hurt Russian businesses, official warns
MOSCOW (AP) — As the ruble strengthens to levels not seen in seven years, Russia’s minister of economic development warned…
2022
US economy slipped 1.6% to start year; return to growth eyed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank at a 1.6% annual pace in the first three months of the year,…
Bed Bath & Beyond Replaces CEO As Sales Slump
(Reuters) -Bed Bath & Beyond Inc Chief Executive Mark Tritton has stepped down as part of a management shake-up, which…
Czech brewer Budvar again increases net profit amid pandemic
PRAGUE (AP) — Budvar, the Czech brewer that has been in a long legal dispute with U.S. beer giant Anheuser-Busch…
COVID Can’t Break South Africa’s Love Affair With Shopping Malls
By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – With two days to go until opening to the public, workers rush to put…
Three Chinese Companies Plan Swiss, London Listings
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Three Chinese companies – a chip maker, a beverage producer and an electronic firm said on Wednesday…
EU countries approve climate measures after long talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries reached a deal following hard-fought talks that dragged into early Wednesday to back stricter…
Tesla Closes An Office As Layoff Hits Autopilot Jobs, Including Hourly Ones
By Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tesla has shuttered its office in San Mateo, California and laid off roughly…
Spain’s 12-month Inflation Surpasses 10% In June, First Time Since 1985
MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish 12-month inflation rose to 10.2% in June, the first time it has surpassed 10% since April 1985,…
Gas lines and scuffles: Sri Lanka faces humanitarian crisis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Chamila Nilanthi is tired of all the waiting. The 47-year-old mother of two spent three…