North Dakota governor signs strict abortion bill into law
(Reuters) – North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum on Monday signed into law a bill that would ban most abortions, creating…
2023
World Bank sees Western Balkan economies resilient despite subdued growth
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – The economies of the six countries of the Western Balkans show resilience despite economic growth estimated to…
First Republic Bank deposits tumble more than $100 billion as it explores options
By Mehnaz Yasmin and Nupur Anand (Reuters) -First Republic Bank shares sank more than 20% after the closing bell on…
Commercial real estate loans in core Europe face $55 billion funding gap, report says
By Chiara Elisei LONDON (Reuters) – Around one in five loans backing commercial real estate (CRE) in Britain, France and…
Hyundai Motor Bolsters US Presence With $5 Billion EV Battery Venture
By Heekyong Yang and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co said on Tuesday it had finalised a…
Guatemala president pledges strong support for ‘Republic of Taiwan’
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei pledged his unconditional support on Tuesday for the “Republic of Taiwan” on a trip…
German export sentiment at highest level since February 2022 – Ifo
(Reuters) -Sentiment among German exporters has rebounded to the highest point seen since the outbreak of war in Ukraine last…
KitKat sweetens Nestle sales with Easter, Valentine’s Day comeback
By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) – In a quarter that saw Nestle’s overall sales volumes dip, the KitKat maker’s candy…
Bolton calls for redeploying tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – The United States should redeploy tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea to send a…
London Q1 finance job vacancies plummet 31% year-on-year
LONDON (Reuters) – First-quarter job opportunities in London’s financial sector plunged by almost a third year-on-year, recruiter Morgan McKinley said…