Factbox-Global firms in Uganda face LGBTQ conundrum
(Reuters) – Uganda’s tough new anti-LGBTQ law, which stipulates the death penalty for “serial offenders”, presents a conundrum for multi-nationals…
Economy
South Africa’s central bank flags risks of capital outflows and sanctions
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s central bank has warned of risks to the country’s financial stability, due to capital outflows…
African economies debt outlook remains “cloudy” – World Bank economist
By Kopano Gumbi and Rachel Savage JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The outlook for Africa’s debt sustainability remains “cloudy” as low growth…
Cathay Pacific nears Boeing 777-8F freighter order -sources
By Tim Hepher and Valerie Insinna PARIS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd is close to placing an order worth around…
Kenya and Russia to sign trade pact, President Ruto says
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya will sign a trade pact with Russia aimed at boosting cooperation between businesses, President William Ruto’s…
Analysis-Investors’ hopes for Turkey’s economic future ride on new cabinet picks
By Karin Strohecker and Libby George LONDON (Reuters) – The top policymaker picks of Turkey’s re-elected president Tayyip Erdogan are…
European shares slip, but debt ceiling deal buoys U.S. futures
By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) -European stock indexes edged lower on Monday and euro zone bond yields dropped, but news…
Dollar nudges lower as U.S. debt ceiling deal dents safe-haven appeal
By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar nudged down on Monday, pulling back from six-month peaks against the yen…
Explainer-What is the U.S. debt ceiling?
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. is rapidly approaching the deadline for Congress to pass a deal, reached…
Car sales push Irish retail sales sharply higher again
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Annual Irish retail sales volumes rose sharply again last month due to another surge in car sales,…