Global gold demand fell in the first quarter of 2023, WGC says
LONDON (Reuters) – Global gold demand fell in the first three months of 2023 as large purchases by central banks…
May 2023
Turkey set to keep strong Russia ties whoever wins election
By Ece Toksabay and Huseyin Hayatsever ANKARA (Reuters) – Whoever wins Turkey’s elections this month, the NATO-member is expected to…
IHG boss to step down as Holiday Inn-owner sees China rebound
By Eva Mathews and Radhika Anilkumar (Reuters) – IHG Plc Chief Executive Keith Barr will step down next month after…
ECB policymakers promise more hikes to beat inflation
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank will continue raising interest rates until inflation is under control, two ECB policymakers said…
Euro zone retail sales fall more than expected in March
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Retail sales in the euro zone fell more than expected in March, Eurostat said on Friday, as…
Australia PM says ‘frustrated’ over continued detention of Julian Assange
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday he was frustrated for not yet finding a diplomatic…
Chinese troops to hold rare joint military exercise in Laos
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will hold a rare joint military exercise with its landlocked neighbour Laos this month as Beijing…
Exclusive-Israel seized Binance crypto accounts to ‘thwart’ Islamic State, document shows
By Tom Wilson and Angus Berwick LONDON (Reuters) – Israel has seized around 190 crypto accounts at crypto exchange Binance…
Indonesia Q1 GDP beats forecasts, soft exports cloud outlook
By Stefanno Sulaiman and Gayatri Suroyo JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter, as consumer…
Russian ex-deputy defence minister joins Wagner as feud escalates – war bloggers
By Felix Light (Reuters) – Former Russian deputy defence minister Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev has joined the Wagner Group private…