UK’s lower-than-expected borrowing points to future budget leeway
By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s government borrowed less than predicted in the financial year that ended in March, according…
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ABB’s strong start and raised guidance dispel industrial gloom
By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -ABB Ltd raised its full-year guidance for sales and profit on Tuesday, dispelling some of…
Santander profit beat overshadowed by weak quarter in Brazil
By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s Santander on Tuesday beat forecasts with a 1% rise in first-quarter net profit…
Jes Staley says JPMorgan using him as ‘shield’ for Epstein failures
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -A former JPMorgan Chase & Co executive who befriended Jeffrey Epstein urged a U.S….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chile’s lithium move a further push for automakers to diversify supply chain
By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) -Chile’s move to nationalise its lithium industry adds fresh supply chain uncertainty for global carmakers…