Italy posts largest trade surplus in almost two years as imports drop
(Reuters) -Italy posted a trade surplus with the rest of the world of 7.5 billion euros ($8.3 billion) in March,…
May 17, 2023
Brazil retail sales smash market forecasts in March
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s retail sales smashed market estimates in March, growing more than the highest forecast in a…
Trump lawyer Parlatore exits legal team amid US special counsel probes
By Jacqueline Thomsen WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tim Parlatore, an attorney who has represented Donald Trump in a pair of U.S….
Stellantis tells UK to change Brexit deal or see car plants close
By Kate Holton and Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – British car plants will close with the loss of thousands of…
Ford calls for extension of post-Brexit trade rules to 2027
By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) -Ford on Wednesday called for post-Brexit EU trade requirements on rules of origin for electric…
Brazil yet to consolidate disinflation, central bank chief says
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil faces challenges in consolidating disinflation despite progress made so far, central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto…
Activist jailed for 7 years in Russia for “justifying terrorism”
(Reuters) – A Ukrainian-born activist was jailed for seven years by a Russian court on Wednesday for “justifying terrorism”, according…
T.J. Maxx parent raises profit view as cost pressures ease
By Granth Vanaik (Reuters) – TJX Cos Inc lifted its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, banking on easing cost pressures…
US House Democrats pursue ‘discharge petition’ maneuver on debt limit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats in the Republican-led House of Representatives on Wednesday plan to file a discharge petition – a way…
Arab League head welcomes Syria back into the bloc
DUBAI (Reuters) – Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed Syria back into the bloc on Wednesday, as Arab…