How billionaire Caltagirone could influence Italy’s banking M&A wave
MILAN (Reuters) -Italian billionaire Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone has emerged as a leading player in the reshaping of Italy’s financial sector…
Crude oil awaits fresh catalyst to rise further: can recent strength hold?
Wednesday saw oil prices dip, as markets analysed the results of US-China trade discussions, which still await President Donald Trump’s…
The reality behind the US-China deal: what it means for investors
Everyone wants to believe the trade war is cooling off. But that’s unlikely. After 2 days of negotiation in what…
Supply chain issues force India’s Maruti to revise EV production targets
India’s Maruti Suzuki, facing rare earth shortages, has significantly reduced its initial electric vehicle e-Vitara production goals by two-thirds, as…
Corn’s lucrative prospects drive increased US production, says Signal Ocean
While US soybean exports have decreased due to China’s shift to Brazilian suppliers, American corn exports are showing strong performance. …
US inflation inches up 0.1% in May, below forecasts
Consumer prices in the US rose less than anticipated in May, with limited evidence so far that President Donald Trump’s…
US stocks flat at open: Dow Jones up 30 points, Nasdaq inches up 0.2%
US equities were mostly flat on Wednesday, pausing a recent comeback rally despite softer-than-expected inflation data and signs of progress…
UK government unveils 2025 spending review: focus on renewal
Chancellor of Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, unveiled the UK government’s highly anticipated Spending Review, outlining departmental budgets for the next three…
Brazil to shield individual tax breaks in broader fiscal reform push: report
Brazil’s Finance Ministry is planning not to alter income tax incentives for individual taxpayers as part of its broader tax-expenditure…
How solid is this US stock market rally?
It’s been a tough time for financial market commentators lately. It’s difficult having to write about the same thing every…