US dollar gains as odds drop on Hassett being made Fed chair
Polymarket betting site favors Warsh for Fed Chair roleJapan considers intervention to counter yen weaknessTakaichi plans snap election…
Global grain traders’ green pledges face skepticism as deal to protect Brazil’s rainforest unravels
Item 1 of 2 A drone views shows fallen trees in a secondary forest where farmers (not pictured)…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt
China posts record $1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025China’s December dollar exports up 6.6% Y/Y, imports up 5.7%;…
India’s smartphone security proposal faces backlash over privacy concerns
IT ministry cancels scheduled meeting with tech giants, sources sayInternet rights group IFF says it is worried about…
UK commits to 45 billion-pound rail project for northern England
Item 1 of 2 A train pulls into Crewe Station in Crewe, Britain, October 18, 2023. REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File…
US FDA requests removal of suicide warnings from weight-loss drug labels
Jan 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. health regulator asked drugmakers on Tuesday to remove label warnings about a…
Singapore defends GIC, Temasek returns as reasonable
Government says prioritises long-term returns over short-term swingsGovernment does not interfere in Temasek’s picks, says ministerGIC’s returns over…
UK employers report weaker hiring but stronger pay growth in December
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Britain’s jobs market cooled in December but starting salaries for permanent jobs rose…
Maersk explores more ethanol use for green fuel to cut reliance on China, FT reports
Jan 11 (Reuters) – Danish shipping company Maersk (MAERSKb.CO), opens new tab is looking at increasing its use…
UK grocers begin to feel impact of appetite-suppressing drugs
LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Britain’s major food retailers are beginning to feel the impact of a new…
TPG in talks to buy UnitedHealth’s Optum UK unit, Sky News reports
Jan 6 (Reuters) – U.S. private equity firm TPG (TPG.O), opens new tab is close to acquiring UnitedHealth’s…
Sainsbury’s Christmas sales rise as strong grocery offsets weak general merchandise
Q3 like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, up 3.4%Grocery sales up 5.4%General merchandise and clothing sales down 1.1%Maintains profit outlook…