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- [Recognise Bank announces £8.9m post-tax profit](https://assetdigest.com/recognise-bank-announces-pound89m-post-tax-profit.md): Recognise Bank, the SME property lending bank, has announced its latest annual results, reporting a post-tax profit of £8.9 million for the year ended 31 March..
- [How Venture Capital Differs from Private Equity—and Why It Matters to Investors](https://assetdigest.com/how-venture-capital-differs-from-private-equityand-why-it-matters-to-investors.md): What is venture capital is one of the most searched questions in private markets finance. The term appears constantly in financial media, startup coverage, and ..
- [The Technology Dividend Nobody Sees: How Small Digital Improvements Are Quietly Reshaping Global Business](https://assetdigest.com/the-technology-dividend-nobody-sees-how-small-digital-improvements-are-quietly-reshaping-global-business.md): When people talk about technology, they usually talk about breakthroughs. Artificial intelligence. Quantum computing. Robotics. Autonomous vehicles. Space techn..
- [The Trust Economy: Why Confidence Has Become the Most Valuable Currency in Finance](https://assetdigest.com/the-trust-economy-why-confidence-has-become-the-most-valuable-currency-in-finance.md): Money has always been about trust. Long before digital banking, stock exchanges, payment networks, and central banks, economic systems depended on a simple beli..
- [The Business Advantage Nobody Sees: Why Adaptability Is Becoming the New Scale](https://assetdigest.com/the-business-advantage-nobody-sees-why-adaptability-is-becoming-the-new-scale.md): For decades, business success was often measured by size. Large companies had the advantage of capital, distribution, brand recognition, supplier relationships ..
- [Beyond the AI Arms Race: Why Effective AML Operations Still Demand a Three-Method Framework ](https://assetdigest.com/beyond-the-ai-arms-race-why-effective-aml-operations-still-demand-a-three-method-framework.md): By Rob Cutler, Managing Director, Nexus AML Financial crime compliance is being reshaped by artificial intelligence faster than almost any other corner of finan..
- [The Quiet Business Advantage: Why Simpler Companies May Win the Next Decade](https://assetdigest.com/the-quiet-business-advantage-why-simpler-companies-may-win-the-next-decade.md): For years, modern business rewarded complexity. Companies expanded aggressively across markets, launched increasingly layered product ecosystems, adopted vast o..
- [The Hidden Financial Trend Quietly Reshaping Modern Business](https://assetdigest.com/the-hidden-financial-trend-quietly-reshaping-modern-business.md): For years, financial success was often associated with expansion. Businesses focused heavily on scale, market share, revenue acceleration, and aggressive growth..
- [Why Invisible Technology Is Becoming a Competitive Advantage](https://assetdigest.com/why-invisible-technology-is-becoming-a-competitive-advantage.md): For years, technology was easy to recognise. New devices arrived with global launch events. Software updates transformed how people worked almost overnight. Bus..
- [Equity Residences expands Euro Fund appeal with global luxury home exchange access via ThirdHome with access to over 30,000 more luxury homes](https://assetdigest.com/equity-residences-expands-euro-fund-appeal-with-global-luxury-home-exchange-access-via-thirdhome-with-access-to-over-30000-more-luxury-homes.md): ThirdHome currently features more than 300 vacation homes across the UK Equity Euro Fund has just completed a luxury residence acquisition in Florence and is ta..
- [New report reveals how businesses can reclaim $53 billion lost to preventable AP errors](https://assetdigest.com/new-report-reveals-how-businesses-can-reclaim-dollar53-billion-lost-to-preventable-ap-errors.md): Xelix study shows companies losing 0.35% of annual spend to financial leakage, but AI-powered controls can turn AP teams into profit protectors LONDON, UK: Big ..
- [Attorney Chris Jackman Explains Why Communication Defines Legal Excellence](https://assetdigest.com/attorney-chris-jackman-explains-why-communication-defines-legal-excellence.md): Clear communication is often the difference between uncertainty and confidence in legal representation. Attorney Chris Jackman has built his practice around tha..
- [Navigating Global Markets in an Era of Financial Uncertainty](https://assetdigest.com/navigating-global-markets-in-an-era-of-financial-uncertainty.md): Financial markets have always experienced cycles of expansion and contraction, but the modern economic environment presents a level of interconnectedness and sp..
- [Leadership and Adaptability in a Rapidly Changing Business Landscape](https://assetdigest.com/leadership-and-adaptability-in-a-rapidly-changing-business-landscape.md): In today’s dynamic global economy, businesses must navigate a complex environment shaped by technological innovation, shifting consumer expectations, and evol..
- [The Expanding Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Business](https://assetdigest.com/the-expanding-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-modern-business.md): Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a niche technological concept into a transformative force reshaping industries across the globe. Organizations of ..
- [bfinance Publishes New White Paper on Manager Selection as ILS Markets Recover
 
New research highlights why improved market conditions demand  
more rigorous manager selection.
](https://assetdigest.com/bfinance-publishes-new-white-paper-on-manager-selection-as-ils-markets-recover-new-research-highlights-why-improved-market-conditions-demand-more-rigorous-manager-selection.md): London, 9th January 2026: Independent global investment consultancy bfinance has published a new paper, Insurance-linked Securities: Key Questions for Ma..
- [Over 30 Million Users Benefit From Ant International’s Bettr Credit Tech Solutions](https://assetdigest.com/over-30-million-users-benefit-from-ant-internationals-bettr-credit-tech-solutions.md): Powering the Next Wave of MSME Growth with Digital Platforms in Emerging Markets · There was a threefold year-on-year increase in eligible customers rea..
- [Ant Group Chairman Eric Jing Outlines Strategy for Inclusive AI, Collaboration on Tokenised Settlement](https://assetdigest.com/ant-group-chairman-eric-jing-outlines-strategy-for-inclusive-ai-collaboration-on-tokenised-settlement.md): · AI-as-a-Service applications will make AI virtual CFO and COO for SMEs · Public-private collaboration in regulatory sandboxes help to provide cl..
- [EQUITY RESIDENCES APPOINTS BRANDON CASSAGNOL TO DRIVE GLOBAL REAL ESTATE GROWTH](https://assetdigest.com/equity-residences-appoints-brandon-cassagnol-to-drive-global-real-estate-growth.md): New vice president brings strategic asset management expertise to accelerate expansion and enhance investment fund performance London and LA JOLLA, Calif. – N..
- [Ant International’s Antom Launches AI‑Powered MSME App for Finance and Business Operations](https://assetdigest.com/ant-internationals-antom-launches-aipowered-msme-app-for-finance-and-business-operations.md): · The EPOS360 App integrates POS system, payments, banking, lending, and growth support into one platform to help MSMEs start, grow, and scale efficie..
- [Ant International launches world’s first iris authentication feature in smart-glasses payment solution](https://assetdigest.com/ant-international-launches-worlds-first-iris-authentication-feature-in-smart-glasses-payment-solution.md): · Alipay+ GlassPay, Ant International’s smart glasses-embedded payment solution, will add iris authentication to its security verification capabilities, ..
- [Eric Jing: Ant Group to Strengthen Support for Hong Kong's Global Finance and Tech Leadership with AI, GoGlobal Services](https://assetdigest.com/eric-jing-ant-group-to-strengthen-support-for-hong-kongs-global-finance-and-tech-leadership-with-ai-goglobal-services.md): ​John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR visited the booths of Ant International and Ant Digital Technologies during the 10th annual Hong Kong Fintech Week..
- [Matthew Blendermann - Building a Future for Our Oceans Through Aquaculture, Advocacy, and Community Engagement](https://assetdigest.com/matthew-blendermann-building-a-future-for-our-oceans-through-aquaculture-advocacy-and-community-engagement.md): In the evolving world of marine science and sustainable food systems, few young professionals exemplify the passion and intent afforded to their work as does Ma..
- [Egan Jones — Building Investor Trust Through Independent Decisions Since 1995](https://assetdigest.com/egan-jones-building-investor-trust-through-independent-decisions-since-1995.md): Egan-Jones flagged the problems at Enron and WorldCom before their ultimate collapse. By making those early calls, the firm earned credibility and became a trus..
- [Building Better Communities—Gigstreem’s Commitment to Service, Sustainability, and Social Impact](https://assetdigest.com/building-better-communitiesgigstreems-commitment-to-service-sustainability-and-social-impact.md): For Gigstreem, a high-speed internet provider serving homes, businesses, and multifamily communities across the country, connection has always meant more than t..
- [Equity Residences Targets €35 Million for New Fund Investing in Premium European Vacation Properties](https://assetdigest.com/equity-residences-targets-euro35-million-for-new-fund-investing-in-premium-european-vacation-properties.md): Focus is on prime European destinations offering affluent investors a unique combination of luxury travel experiences and long-term investment returns New fund ..
- [Dr. Jaime Pickett – A DVM Leader Driving Innovation, Compassion, and Vision in Veterinary Medicine](https://assetdigest.com/dr-jaime-pickett-a-dvm-leader-driving-innovation-compassion-and-vision-in-veterinary-medicine.md): “Veterinary medicine was deeply personal for me. I’ve always had an innate curiosity that began with business and entrepreneurship and expanded into biology..
- [Finance teams still stuck in spreadsheets as manual processes stall digital transformation](https://assetdigest.com/finance-teams-still-stuck-in-spreadsheets-as-manual-processes-stall-digital-transformation.md): Despite years of investment in digital transformation, finance functions remain heavily reliant on manual processes that slow down decision-making and increase ..
- [Platico SA Provides Update on OPICO Digital Platinum Coin](https://assetdigest.com/platico-sa-provides-update-on-opico-digital-platinum-coin.md): Platico SA has announced progress on its OPICO Digital Platinum Coin project, which is intended to combine digital token features with links to platinum and pla..
- [Resilience highlights 17% increase in ransomware costs despite fewer claims](https://assetdigest.com/ransomware-costs-jump-17percent-in-2025-despite-fewer-cyberinsurance-claims-according-to-the-latest-data-from-leading-cyber-insurer-resilience.md): Global rise in ransomware costs casts a shadow over UK government’s proposed ransomware ban The financial fallout of ransomware attacks is climbing even as th..
- [How ESG Incentives Are Quietly Shaping the Future of Lending](https://assetdigest.com/how-esg-incentives-are-quietly-shaping-the-future-of-lending.md): It is already influencing the way deals get done in lending, even if it is happening quietly. What used to be a nice extra on the side of a property transaction..
- [The Mah Idea Process - How Jess Mah of Mahway Turns Ideas Into Opportunities](https://assetdigest.com/the-mah-idea-process-how-jess-mah-of-mahway-turns-ideas-into-opportunities.md): Almost anyone picked off the street can come up with ideas that have the potential to be fresh new takes on industry practices or business operation strategies...
- [Andrew Boeckman Is A Leader in Operational Excellence and Strategic Decision-Making](https://assetdigest.com/andrew-boeckman-is-a-leader-in-operational-excellence-and-strategic-decision-making.md): Andrew Boeckman has carved out a significant niche in the realm of operations management and leadership. With a career that spans various industries and roles, ..
- [Deepak Sharma of AFL Leads International Teams With a Mentorship-Driven Strategy](https://assetdigest.com/deepak-sharma-of-afl-leads-international-teams-with-a-mentorship-driven-strategy-cmckrxzuf00272c4awziz1bo2.md): Many leaders spend their careers chasing growth or recognition, often measuring their success by the titles they earn or the numbers they achieve. For Deepak Sh..
- [Felix Roemer Builds Investment Success Through Analytical Approach](https://assetdigest.com/felix-roemer-builds-investment-success-through-analytical-approach-cmc9m6flv000k8qadyhmcsfq6.md): Felix Roemer has established himself as a serial entrepreneur and investor who takes an active role in the companies he backs. The data strategist has built his..
- [Ant International Announces Sustainability Framework, Serving 100 mn Merchants to Advance Inclusive Growth in Re-globalisation](https://assetdigest.com/ant-international-announces-sustainability-framework-serving-100-mn-merchants-to-advance-inclusive-growth-in-re-globalisation-cmc0kh0sq000he50ndncajmcv.md): - The now-independent company combines techfin and sustainability work in 6T areas: travel, trade, thrive, technology, talent and trus..
- [International fintech leader Paynt announces acquisition of Canadian payment firm E-xact Transactions, solidifying North American foothold](https://assetdigest.com/international-fintech-leader-paynt-announces-acquisition-of-canadian-payment-firm-e-xact-transactions-solidifying-north-american-foothold-cmbv009040011a71ivbl1ki5z.md): Firm set to complete further US acquisition by end of 2025 London, UK, June, 2025 - Paynt, a global payment technology leader, has strategically acquired E-x..
- [Clearhaus goes physical: Aarhus-based fintech turns 10 and sets its sights on Unified Commerce ](https://assetdigest.com/clearhaus-goes-physical-aarhus-based-fintech-turns-10-and-sets-its-sights-on-unified-commerce-cmay785sm005uqcb4if6jgk6f.md): Clearhaus celebrates 10 years as an active acquirer and takes the next step toward Unified Commerce. Clearhaus, one of Denmark’s leading acquirers of onli..
- [Phenomenal Women: A Memoir of Fire, Silence, and Sovereignty
 Donn C. McCalla Presents a Transformational Memoir of Grace, Resilience, and Becoming](https://assetdigest.com/phenomenal-women-reclaiming-your-power-powerful-new-book-shares-tale-of-reclamation-transformation-and-the-power-of-choosing-yourself-cmao8kssj000wkwl4qe3iw7ao.md): London, UK – 19 April 2025 Author and transformation advocate Donn C. McCalla unveils Phenomenal Women: How I Lost Myself and Found the Fire to Rise Again - a..
- [World at brink of “second digital gold rush”](https://assetdigest.com/world-at-brink-of-second-digital-gold-rush-cm9wu2q2q000n62h2nu0432yt.md): But companies are struggling to monetise AI – and CFOs are sounding the alarm. New data has revealed that 71% of global CFOs are struggling to extra..
- [When climate disruption becomes a boardroom issue: Why I don't speak to the CSO without the CFO in the room](https://assetdigest.com/when-climate-disruption-becomes-a-boardroom-issue-why-i-dont-speak-to-the-cso-without-the-cfo-in-the-room-cm9u5d7aw00pq14n557awopus.md): By Mike Mason, Chief Operating Officer at Earth Blox In the past, sustainability used to be a passion project. Something bolted onto the business, championed b..
- [Sean Edwards brings long-term vision to telecommunications leadership and civic engagement in Philadelphia](https://assetdigest.com/sean-edwards-brings-long-term-vision-to-telecommunications-leadership-and-civic-engagement-in-philadelphia-cm9cuar4v00322pykmr1t9e70.md): Sean Edwards has established himself as a significant figure in the telecommunications industry, with an extensive career characterized by strategic innovation ..
- [Jaden Garza is Closing the Digital Divide with Rural Connectivity Solutions](https://assetdigest.com/jaden-garza-is-closing-the-digital-divide-with-rural-connectivity-solutions-cm8x04dnu000dyis2iv17i68a.md): Jaden Garza has emerged as a pivotal figure in the realm of rural connectivity, driven by a deep-seated commitment to bridging the digital divide. His journey i..
- [Deep Sentinel Reviews - A Closer Look at Customer Experiences and Feedback](https://assetdigest.com/deep-sentinel-reviews-a-closer-look-at-customer-experiences-and-feedback-cm8x000l9000cyis209ao9j6c.md): In today’s world, where home security is increasingly vital, finding a solution that provides both convenience and reliable protection is essential. Deep Sent..
- [Eric Peter Weschke and Advancedfolio Capital Management Are Helping Clients Achieve Their Dreams](https://assetdigest.com/eric-peter-weschke-and-advancedfolio-capital-management-are-helping-clients-achieve-their-dreams-cm8or2j18001q120qmxm4y10t.md): In the late 1960s, when most women were expected to chart paths far from the trading floors of America’s financial centers, Eric Peter Weschke’s mother was ..
- [Ant International Launches Embedded Finance Service for E-Commerce SMEs in Brazil](https://assetdigest.com/ant-international-launches-embedded-finance-service-for-e-commerce-smes-in-brazil.md): Collaborating with AliExpress and local partners to provide SME financing, support local economy São Paulo, March 17, 2025 – Bettr, a leading AI-driven lendi..
- [Starburst Closes Record FY25, Fueled by Rising AI Demand and Growing Enterprise Momentum](https://assetdigest.com/starburst-closes-record-fy25-fueled-by-rising-ai-demand-and-growing-enterprise-momentum.md): BOSTON, MA - February 20, 2025 - Starburst, the data platform for apps and AI, announced a record FY25 close, driven by strong demand from enterprise custome..
- [Why Unified Reviews: A Comprehensive Overview of the Franchise Platform](https://assetdigest.com/why-unified-reviews-a-comprehensive-overview-of-the-franchise-platform.md): The world of entrepreneurship is vast and ever-evolving, with innovators constantly seeking the most efficient and profitable ways to build sustainable business..
- [Why Unified Franchising Review: From Start to Finish, Is It Profitable?](https://assetdigest.com/why-unified-franchising-review-from-start-to-finish-is-it-profitable.md): When I first encountered Why Unified franchising system, the platform’s promise of simplifying e-commerce while providing a franchise model tailored to sellin..
- [Ant International appoints Chief Innovation Officer to Spearhead AI-Driven Digitalisation Strategy with new Product, Technology and Innovation Framework](https://assetdigest.com/ant-international-appoints-chief-innovation-officer-to-spearhead-ai-driven-digitalisation-strategy-with-new-product-technology-and-innovation-framework.md): SINGAPORE – 7 February 2025 – Ant International today announced the appointment of Jiang-Ming Yang as Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), effective immediately...
- [Strides Pharma Consolidates European Business-to-Business Operations in Switzerland](https://assetdigest.com/strides-pharma-consolidates-european-business-to-business-operations-in-switzerland.md): · Market proximity of Strides Pharma International AG, based in Zug, Switzerland, opens the way for rapid technology transfer and innovation with..
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- [European shares fall as healthcare, financials weigh](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-fall-as-healthcare-financials-weigh.md): Stay informed on European markets as healthcare, financial stocks decline and investors await crucial inflation data. Latest updates on STOXX 600.
- [Morning Bid: Inflation runs hot in the euro zone](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-inflation-runs-hot-in-the-euro-zone.md): Stay informed on the latest inflation data from Germany and Spain, potential ECB rate cuts, energy price impacts, and market movements worldwide.
- [Oil prices ease on weak economic data from US and Germany](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-ease-on-weak-economic-data-from-us-and-germany.md): Oil prices ease 1% on Monday as U.S. and Germany report weak economic news, with support from a weaker U.S. dollar and winter storm-driven energy demand.
- [UK new car sales rise in 2024 but miss EV target, industry data shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-new-car-sales-rise-in-2024-but-miss-ev-target-industry-data-shows.md): The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said new car registrations grew about 2.6% year-on-year to 1.95 million units in 2024,
- [Spain’s December services activity grows at fastest pace in 20 months, PMI shows](https://assetdigest.com/spains-december-services-activity-grows-at-fastest-pace-in-20-months-pmi-shows.md): Discover how Spain's service sector expanded in December, driven by new business and post-flood recovery. HCOB Spain Services PMI rose to 57.3.
- [UK firms lost momentum and cut staff after budget, surveys show](https://assetdigest.com/uk-firms-lost-momentum-and-cut-staff-after-budget-surveys-show.md): British business growth slows as employers cut jobs at fastest rate in 4 years. Economic slump after budget. Explore PMI data and impact on economy.
- [Nippon Steel could face growth challenges after U.S. Steel purchase blocked, analysts say](https://assetdigest.com/nippon-steel-could-face-growth-challenges-after-u-s-steel-purchase-blocked-analysts-say.md): Analysts say Nippon Steel's share price could rebound despite U.S. President Joe Biden's rejection of the $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel.
- [Sterling perks up from eight-month low as dollar slips](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-perks-up-from-eight-month-low-as-dollar-slips.md): Investors reverse holiday trading moves as pound recovers from recent lows. Stay updated on upcoming UK data releases to monitor currency movement.
- [UK’s FTSE 100 lags European peers as Rolls-Royce, Unilever weigh](https://assetdigest.com/uks-ftse-100-lags-european-peers-as-rolls-royce-unilever-weigh.md): Stay informed about the FTSE 100 downturn with rating downgrades impacting Rolls-Royce and Unilever. Get the latest updates on the global market trends.
- [Stocks nudge up in choppy trade as political uncertainty reigns](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-nudge-up-in-choppy-trade-as-political-uncertainty-reigns.md): Stay updated on global stocks as U.S. economic data sets rate expectations. Get insights on key market events and political news affecting economies worldwide.
- [US plans more sanctions on tankers carrying Russian oil, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/us-plans-more-sanctions-on-tankers-carrying-russian-oil-sources-say.md): Get the latest updates on the Biden administration's plans to target Russian oil revenues with new sanctions on tankers carrying crude. Learn more now.
- [Canada PM Trudeau is likely to announce resignation, source says](https://assetdigest.com/canada-pm-trudeau-is-likely-to-announce-resignation-source-says.md): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is expected to announce resignation as Liberal leader after nine years in office, sparking calls for new election. Read more.
- [Dollar rally pauses; yuan slides to 16-month low](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-rally-pauses-yuan-slides-to-16-month-low.md): Stay updated on the latest forex news with the dollar holding close to a two-year peak and Trudeau's potential resignation. Get insights on global currency trends.
- [UBS investigates undisclosed Nazi-linked accounts at Credit Suisse](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-investigates-undisclosed-nazi-linked-accounts-at-credit-suisse.md): UBS collaborating with an independent ombudsman to uncover and address legacy Nazi-linked accounts previously held at Credit Suisse - full review by 2026.
- [Global equity fund inflows drop on higher US bond yields](https://assetdigest.com/global-equity-fund-inflows-drop-on-higher-us-bond-yields.md): Investors show caution as U.S. Treasury yields rise, leading to a drop in global equity fund inflows. European, Asian, and U.S. funds see net purchases. Find out more.
- [Polish power-grid operator plans $15.4-billion investment by 2034](https://assetdigest.com/polish-power-grid-operator-plans-15-4-billion-investment-by-2034.md): Learn about PSE's ambitious 64 billion zlotys investment in new power lines, stations, and renewable energy sources for a greener future by 2034.
- [German unemployment rises less than expected in December, labour office says](https://assetdigest.com/german-unemployment-rises-less-than-expected-in-december-labour-office-says.md): Germany's unemployment rate rose less than expected in December, but is expected to surpass 3 million in early 2025 due to economic challenges. Learn more.
- [Tullow Oil jumps after being exempt from $320 million tax](https://assetdigest.com/tullow-oil-jumps-after-being-exempt-from-320-million-tax.md): Tullow Oil's shares soar after being exempt from $320 million Ghana tax, easing pressure on balance sheet. Analysts predict further positive impact.
- [Tesla’s China sales rise to record high in 2024, bucking global decline](https://assetdigest.com/teslas-china-sales-rise-to-record-high-in-2024-bucking-global-decline.md): Find out how Tesla broke sales records in China, despite facing challenges globally in 2024. Discover the latest updates on Tesla's market performance.
- [UK lawmakers summon Shein and Temu for questioning over labour practices](https://assetdigest.com/uk-lawmakers-summon-shein-and-temu-for-questioning-over-labour-practices.md): Online retailer Shein to appear at London hearing regarding workers' rights. UK parliamentary committee to question on Jan. 7. Learn more.
- [Trouble in China’s shopping paradise as Hainan duty-free spending tumbles](https://assetdigest.com/trouble-in-chinas-shopping-paradise-as-hainan-duty-free-spending-tumbles.md): Discover how the slump in duty-free spending in Hainan, China, impacts luxury brands and why Chinese consumers are seeking lower prices abroad.
- [Morning Bid: As stocks waver, dollar remains the surest bet](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-as-stocks-waver-dollar-remains-the-surest-bet.md): Stay informed on the impact of U.S. interest rates, Trump policies, and European uncertainties. Will the STOXX 600 index continue its rise this year?
- [World food price index eases in Dec, pushed lower by sugar](https://assetdigest.com/world-food-price-index-eases-in-dec-pushed-lower-by-sugar.md): Discover the latest data on the UN's world food price index, showing a dip in December led by lower sugar quotations but still a robust year-on-year gain.
- [China will sharply increase funding from treasury bonds to spur growth in 2025](https://assetdigest.com/china-will-sharply-increase-funding-from-treasury-bonds-to-spur-growth-in-2025.md): Discover how China plans to boost business investment and consumer initiatives with special treasury bonds, subsidies for durable goods, and more in 2025.
- [Asian stocks rise, dollar at two-year high as US rates, Trump in focus](https://assetdigest.com/asian-stocks-rise-dollar-at-two-year-high-as-us-rates-trump-in-focus.md): Stay updated on Asian stocks as they aim to bounce back despite U.S. rate concerns in 2025. Get insights on market trends and potential impacts.
- [Dollar headed for best week since November on US rates, economic outlook](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-headed-for-best-week-since-november-on-us-rates-economic-outlook.md): Find out why the US dollar is surging against other currencies and what to expect in 2025 with US exceptionalism story and high US yields.
- [Stocks end strong year with a whimper as yields apply pressure](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-end-strong-year-with-a-whimper-as-yields-apply-pressure.md): Discover why global stocks decreased due to U.S. Treasury yield increase, impacting tech stock performance and year-end equities gains in 2024.
- [BMW, Yamaha Motor back US rare earths startup Phoenix Tailings](https://assetdigest.com/bmw-yamaha-motor-back-us-rare-earths-startup-phoenix-tailings.md): Discover how BMW and Yamaha are backing Phoenix Tailings to revolutionise rare earths processing in the U.S., reducing reliance on China.
- [Macron acknowledges error on early elections in New Year’s speech](https://assetdigest.com/macron-acknowledges-error-on-early-elections-in-new-years-speech.md): In a rare moment of contrition, President Macron admits early elections created more instability in France, as far-right lawmakers gain power.
- [Swiss central bank faces call to hold bitcoin in reserves](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-central-bank-faces-call-to-hold-bitcoin-in-reserves.md): Initiative to make SNB hold bitcoin & gold reserves. 10 advocates aim for public referendum. Follow for Switzerland legislative updates.
- [Britain’s energy price cap to rise 3% in April, Cornwall Insight says](https://assetdigest.com/britains-energy-price-cap-to-rise-3-in-april-cornwall-insight-says.md): Geopolitical instability driving up wholesale prices, analyst predicts increase to help offset inflation and market volatility.
- [UK approves Merck’s therapy for rare lung condition](https://assetdigest.com/uk-approves-mercks-therapy-for-rare-lung-condition.md): MHRA approves Merck's sotatercept therapy for treating rare lung condition PAH. Learn about the benefits of this groundbreaking treatment.
- [Inside luxury goods’ broken audit system](https://assetdigest.com/inside-luxury-goods-broken-audit-system.md): Uncover the truth behind ineffective inspections in Italy's luxury fashion industry with details on Dior's controversial supply chain practices.
- [Cycling-Britain’s Finucane sets out target for triple gold in LA](https://assetdigest.com/cycling-britains-finucane-sets-out-target-for-triple-gold-in-la.md): Read about Emma Finucane's journey, ambitions, and dedication to achieving three gold medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Follow her path to greatness!
- [Markets in 2024: Wall Street’s high-octane rally keeps investors captive to the US](https://assetdigest.com/markets-in-2024-wall-streets-high-octane-rally-keeps-investors-captive-to-the-us.md): Discover how global stock markets defied expectations in 2024, with Wall Street gains, U.S. dollar strength, and emerging market struggles. Stay informed!
- [Steady sterling on track for best G10 performance against dollar in 2024](https://assetdigest.com/steady-sterling-on-track-for-best-g10-performance-against-dollar-in-2024.md): The pound remains steady against the dollar after a year of fluctuating interest rate expectations. BoE predicts two rate cuts in 2024.
- [Stocks drop as elevated yields weigh](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-drop-as-elevated-yields-weigh.md): Stocks fell for a third day as U.S. Treasury yields climb, sparking profit-taking. Find out more on Wall Street's recent losses and market concerns.
- [Biggest aviation accidents of 2024](https://assetdigest.com/biggest-aviation-accidents-of-2024.md): Discover the biggest aviation disasters of 2024, including the tragic crash of Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 in South Korea that claimed 179 lives. Learn more here.
- [Asian stocks, dollar hold their own to close out strong 2024](https://assetdigest.com/asian-stocks-dollar-hold-their-own-to-close-out-strong-2024.md): Stay informed about shifting market trends as Asian stocks dip and dollar holds strong against currencies. Keep an eye on U.S. yields, Trump policies, and more.
- [Gold on track for best year in over a decade](https://assetdigest.com/gold-on-track-for-best-year-in-over-a-decade.md): Spot gold and U.S. gold futures little changed as the metal prepared to close out its best performing year in over a decade. Market awaits fresh catalysts for 2025.
- [Oil rises on expanding Chinese factory activity, but set to end year lower](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-on-expanding-chinese-factory-activity-but-set-to-end-year-lower.md): Stay informed on the latest oil price trends as China's economic recovery and declining U.S. crude stockpiles impact the global market. Read more.
- [Dollar stands tall in 2024, propped up by cautious Fed, Trump trade](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-stands-tall-in-2024-propped-up-by-cautious-fed-trump-trade.md): Stay informed on the strong 2024 dollar gains ahead. Learn about the impact on U.S. rate cuts, Trump admin policies, and international currency trends.
- [London’s FTSE 100 falls in thin trading after best week in December](https://assetdigest.com/londons-ftse-100-falls-in-thin-trading-after-best-week-in-december.md): London's FTSE 100 under pressure after leading gains. Be ahead in the aerospace, defense stocks slump. Stay informed on UK market trends.
- [Jimmy Carter worked tirelessly for peace and democracy, Nobel committee says](https://assetdigest.com/jimmy-carter-worked-tirelessly-for-peace-and-democracy-nobel-committee-says.md): Learn how Jimmy Carter's efforts to find peaceful solutions to conflicts and advance human rights made an impact on the world.
- [Siemens reviewing Healthineers majority stake, CFO tells Handelsblatt](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-reviewing-healthineers-majority-stake-cfo-tells-handelsblatt.md): Siemens AG reevaluates its 75% equity stake in Siemens Healthineers due to insufficient synergies, considering investment opportunities in healthcare sector.
- [Chinese youth flock to civil service, but slow economy puts ‘iron rice bowl’ jobs at risk](https://assetdigest.com/chinese-youth-flock-to-civil-service-but-slow-economy-puts-iron-rice-bowl-jobs-at-risk.md): Discover why 3.4 million Chinese applicants seek stability and security in government jobs amid private sector struggles and high youth unemployment rates.
- [Oil holds steady in thin holiday trade](https://assetdigest.com/oil-holds-steady-in-thin-holiday-trade.md): Stay informed with the latest oil prices in London at the end of the year, with updates on Chinese economic data and U.S. growth prospects.
- [European stocks slip as bond yields stay high](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-slip-as-bond-yields-stay-high.md): Stay updated on European stock market trends amidst rising bond yields impacting tech and industrial sectors. Find out more here.
- [Some global property catastrophe reinsurance rates to fall 5% to 15% on Jan 1, broker says](https://assetdigest.com/some-global-property-catastrophe-reinsurance-rates-to-fall-5-to-15-on-jan-1-broker-says.md): Find out why global property catastrophe reinsurance rates are dropping by 5-15% on Jan. 1, according to Guy Carpenter. Stay informed on market shifts.
- [Shares muted in Asia, high yields test lofty valuations](https://assetdigest.com/shares-muted-in-asia-high-yields-test-lofty-valuations-2.md): Stay updated on Asian shares, FX, and stock market movements. Don't miss out on key data releases impacting Wall Street and global markets. Find out more here.
- [Dollar reigns with support of higher yields](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-reigns-with-support-of-higher-yields.md): Discover why the Japanese yen is trading at five-month lows against the dollar, and how rising U.S. yields are impacting currencies worldwide. Stay informed!
- [Huawei cuts prices of a variety of high-end devices](https://assetdigest.com/huawei-cuts-prices-of-a-variety-of-high-end-devices.md): Get up to 3,000 yuan ($411) off Huawei smartphones, headphones, watches, and tablets this weekend. Don't miss out on these incredible discounts!
- [Shares muted in Asia, high yields test lofty valuations](https://assetdigest.com/shares-muted-in-asia-high-yields-test-lofty-valuations.md): Stay updated on Asian share market trends and currency valuations. Follow Reuters for the latest news on Treasury yields and Wall Street equity values.
- [Roche has no plans for job cuts and business is healthy, CEO says](https://assetdigest.com/roche-has-no-plans-for-job-cuts-and-business-is-healthy-ceo-says.md): Roche's CEO reassures the company is stable, with business healthy and no layoffs planned. Learn more about Roche's status and future plans.
- [Yen hovers near 5-month low as BOJ’s cautious stance weighs](https://assetdigest.com/yen-hovers-near-5-month-low-as-bojs-cautious-stance-weighs.md): Yen hovers near 5-month low to dollar as BOJ remains cautious. Japanese officials concerned about excessive currency moves and possible interventions.
- [Oil prices set for weekly gain on China stimulus optimism](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-set-for-weekly-gain-on-china-stimulus-optimism.md): Stay updated on oil prices with Reuters as hopes for economic recovery in China drive optimism. Get latest updates on Brent crude and WTI futures.
- [Asian stocks drift, yen at 5-month low in thin year-end trading](https://assetdigest.com/asian-stocks-drift-yen-at-5-month-low-in-thin-year-end-trading.md): Stay updated on Asian stocks, yen, and market movements as investors anticipate the 2025 Federal Reserve policy changes. Follow the latest updates here.
- [Oil prices edge higher on hopes for more China stimulus](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-edge-higher-on-hopes-for-more-china-stimulus.md): Stay updated on oil prices with hopes of fiscal stimulus in China and declining U.S. crude inventories driving the market forward.
- [Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares get festive lift](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-stays-resilient-asia-shares-get-festive-lift.md): Asia shares rose slightly in holiday-thinned trade with focus on Fed rate outlook. Dollar near two-year high, lifting Treasury yields.
- [Santa Claus global flight to deliver presents underway](https://assetdigest.com/santa-claus-global-flight-to-deliver-presents-underway.md): Follow Santa's journey around the world on sleigh, powered by reindeer, with help from NORAD's tracking reports. Enjoy North Pole Village updates and more!
- [Euro zone bond yields rise to one-month high](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-bond-yields-rise-to-one-month-high.md): Stay informed on latest developments in euro zone bond markets as investors assess central bank rate cut outlook for 2025. Get the full story from Reuters here.
- [Polish e-commerce Allegro’s unit sues Alphabet for $568 million](https://assetdigest.com/polish-e-commerce-allegros-unit-sues-alphabet-for-568-million.md): Allegro's Ceneo unit demands 2.33 billion zlotys in damages for losses due to Google's preferential practices. Google disagrees with lawsuit.
- [Asia shares rise, dollar underpinned by elevated bond yields](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-rise-dollar-underpinned-by-elevated-bond-yields.md): Stay informed on the latest Asian stock market trends and the impact of the Fed's rate cuts in 2025 on the dollar's value. Follow the market updates now!
- [Dollar steady after benign US inflation eases worries over rates](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-steady-after-benign-us-inflation-eases-worries-over-rates.md): Stay updated on the latest forex news. Dollar stabilises as U.S. inflation rises modestly. Keep an eye on potential rate cuts and volatile markets.
- [Asia shares rally on US inflation relief](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-rally-on-us-inflation-relief.md): Get updates on Asian shares' rally post-U.S. inflation data, Fed's rate cut chances, dollar index, and gold prices. Stay informed on crucial market movements.
- [Australia’s Telstra sells most of its Foxtel stake to DAZN](https://assetdigest.com/australias-telstra-sells-most-of-its-foxtel-stake-to-dazn.md): Find out how Australian telecom firm Telstra has sold a 35% stake in Foxtel to British streaming platform DAZN. Get the details here!
- [Asian shares pinned near three-month lows, dollar towers at 2-yr peak](https://assetdigest.com/asian-shares-pinned-near-three-month-lows-dollar-towers-at-2-yr-peak.md): Stay updated on latest market trends! Asian shares stagnate near lows as investors await crucial U.S. inflation data. Dollar at two-year peaks. Find out more.
- [Dollar set to end week on a high, yen at five-month low](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-set-to-end-week-on-a-high-yen-at-five-month-low.md): Stay updated on the dollar's relentless rise and global currency woes. Find out how central banks are reacting and what lies ahead for the U.S. rate outlook.
- [In weight loss battle, Novo and Lilly face growing offensive from licensed copies](https://assetdigest.com/in-weight-loss-battle-novo-and-lilly-face-growing-offensive-from-licensed-copies.md): Explore how patented remedies are facing competition from cheaper generics in overseas markets, potentially impacting prices and market share.
- [Asian stocks slide after Fed flags slower rate cuts, BOJ stands pat](https://assetdigest.com/asian-stocks-slide-after-fed-flags-slower-rate-cuts-boj-stands-pat.md): Stay informed! Asian stocks dip and the dollar nears a two-year high after the Fed's cautious rate cut announcement. Stay tuned for BOJ updates!
- [Britain seeks to beef up Ofgem energy regulator’s powers](https://assetdigest.com/britain-seeks-to-beef-up-ofgem-energy-regulators-powers.md): Learn of Britain's plans to bolster Ofgem for a greener energy grid by 2030. Share your input in consultation on new regulator powers.
- [Oil falls on demand concerns after Fed signals slower easing ahead](https://assetdigest.com/oil-falls-on-demand-concerns-after-fed-signals-slower-easing-ahead.md): Oil prices dropped after the U.S. Federal Reserve hinted at easing off rate cuts in 2025, affecting fuel demand. Find out more on the latest trends.
- [Banks, oil stocks knock European shares to two-week lows](https://assetdigest.com/banks-oil-stocks-knock-european-shares-to-two-week-lows.md): Stay informed on latest economic news as STOXX 600 plummets, fuelled by oil and gas decline, Central Bank decisions looming
- [Eutelsat announces contract with Airbus for 100 satellites](https://assetdigest.com/eutelsat-announces-contract-with-airbus-for-100-satellites.md): Find out about Eutelsat's deal with Airbus to expand its One Web constellation and rival SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper. Learn more!
- [Credit Agricole names Olivier Gavalda as its new CEO](https://assetdigest.com/credit-agricole-names-olivier-gavalda-as-its-new-ceo.md): Credit Agricole announces Olivier Gavalda as CEO, succeeding Philippe Brassac. Explore how Gavalda's appointment impacts the bank's future plans and expansion.
- [Luxury and energy sectors weaken European shares; French stocks fall 0.7%](https://assetdigest.com/luxury-and-energy-sectors-weaken-european-shares-french-stocks-fall-0-7.md): Stay updated on European share market trends with Reuters. Luxury and energy shares fall after China data, while French stocks slide post Moody's downgrade.
- [UK stocks start policy decision week lower; Entain falls](https://assetdigest.com/uk-stocks-start-policy-decision-week-lower-entain-falls.md): FTSE 100 down 0.5% with Entain plunging 6.3%. British businesses cut staffing due to tax hikes, pound rises, house prices expected to rise 2-4% in 2023.
- [French central bank trims growth outlook on political drama](https://assetdigest.com/french-central-bank-trims-growth-outlook-on-political-drama.md): Discover why France's economy is projected to grow slower than expected due to political turmoil and global uncertainty. Learn more here.
- [UniCredit CEO says $10.5 billion Banco BPM bid is fair as offer becomes binding](https://assetdigest.com/unicredit-ceo-says-10-5-billion-banco-bpm-bid-is-fair-as-offer-becomes-binding.md): UniCredit has submitted a binding 10-billion-euro all-share offer for Banco BPM, with CEO Orcel stating the price is fair. Stay informed on latest M&A news.
- [Soccer-Manchester United’s Diallo snatches derby victory at stunned City](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-manchester-uniteds-diallo-snatches-derby-victory-at-stunned-city.md): Late goals by Fernandes & Diallo seal a stunning 2-1 win for United in the Manchester derby, as City's nightmare form continues. Exciting match recap!
- [German Chancellor Scholz to ask parliament to clear way for new elections](https://assetdigest.com/german-chancellor-scholz-to-ask-parliament-to-clear-way-for-new-elections.md): Chancellor Olaf Scholz pushes for early elections after government collapse, facing opposition and potential support from unexpected corners.
- [UK property asking prices fall, headwinds remain for 2025, Rightmove says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-property-asking-prices-fall-headwinds-remain-for-2025-rightmove-says.md): Find out how UK property prices fared in December as movers hustled to beat tax hike. Rightmove data reveals interesting trends amid market uncertainty.
- [Schroders seeks buyers for Indonesian unit with $4 billion in assets, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/schroders-seeks-buyers-for-indonesian-unit-with-4-billion-in-assets-sources-say.md): Discover why global asset manager Schroders is looking to sell its Indonesian unit, as CEO Richard Oldfield aims to boost performance and exit sub-scale market
- [ECB’s Villeroy: more interest rate cuts to come in 2025](https://assetdigest.com/ecbs-villeroy-more-interest-rate-cuts-to-come-in-2025.md): Get the latest updates on the European Central Bank's plans to cut interest rates in 2022 and stay informed with market projections for future rates.
- [Lilly’s Mounjaro more popular than Wegovy in UK’s private obesity drug market](https://assetdigest.com/lillys-mounjaro-more-popular-than-wegovy-in-uks-private-obesity-drug-market.md): Find out why Britons paying privately for obesity drugs are favoring Eli Lilly's Mounjaro over Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for greater efficacy and cost efficiency.
- [UK payments regulator consults on cross-border card fees cap](https://assetdigest.com/uk-payments-regulator-consults-on-cross-border-card-fees-cap.md): PSR reviews Mastercard and Visa fees after Brexit, proposing interim cap. Consultation until Feb 7 2025. Businesses hit with extra 150-200m pounds yearly.
- [Dollar holds steady despite rate cut bets; Aussie rises after jobs data](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-holds-steady-despite-rate-cut-bets-aussie-rises-after-jobs-data.md): Stay updated on the fluctuating USD as U.S. Treasury yields rise and market players anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Read more on Reuters.
- [Adidas raided for second day running in EU tax investigation, FT reports](https://assetdigest.com/adidas-raided-for-second-day-running-in-eu-tax-investigation-ft-reports.md): Adidas headquarters in Berlin searched for second day as part of ongoing tax probe. Company cooperating with authorities. Stay updated with latest news.
- [Polish fashion retailer LPP’s Q3 profit misses forecasts as labour costs rise](https://assetdigest.com/polish-fashion-retailer-lpps-q3-profit-misses-forecasts-as-labour-costs-rise.md): Learn about Poland biggest fashion retailer LPP third-quarter profit, challenges with rising labour costs, and expansion plans. Find out more here.
- [Upper Crust owner SSP plans for Indian IPO of Travel Food Services](https://assetdigest.com/upper-crust-owner-ssp-plans-for-indian-ipo-of-travel-food-services.md): SSP Group announces IPO plans for airport lounge operator TFS in India, with Kapur Family Trust as selling shareholder. Stay updated for spring 2025 launch!
- [French central bank sees growth flatlining in fourth quarter](https://assetdigest.com/french-central-bank-sees-growth-flatlining-in-fourth-quarter.md): Learn about the central bank estimates and business leaders concerns over the slowing growth in France amid post-Olympic pullback and political turmoil.
- [Vodafone franchisees in Britain file legal claim against telecom group](https://assetdigest.com/vodafone-franchisees-in-britain-file-legal-claim-against-telecom-group.md): Current and former Vodafone franchisees in the UK file legal claim seeking over 120 million pounds over alleged cuts to commission payments.
- [Former OpenAI researcher raises $40 million to build more empathetic audio AI](https://assetdigest.com/former-openai-researcher-raises-40-million-to-build-more-empathetic-audio-ai.md): Former Open AI researcher raises $40m for startup creating emotionally-connecting AI models; aiming for realistic human-like conversations.
- [Dollar edges up as market looks to CPI data; Aussie, kiwi rise on China](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-edges-up-as-market-looks-to-cpi-data-aussie-kiwi-rise-on-china.md): The dollar was up in skittish trading on Monday. Investors await US inflation data. Australian and New Zealand dollars rally after China monetary policy pledge.
- [Global, US stocks fall; oil, gold rise over 1% on geopolitical risk](https://assetdigest.com/global-us-stocks-fall-oil-gold-rise-over-1-on-geopolitical-risk.md): Stay updated on global market trends as shares fall, chip stocks stumble, and oil and gold prices surge. Will U.S. inflation data trigger a Fed rate cut?
- [At Gulf bitcoin gathering, Trump family and allies to bask in crypto industry’s euphoria](https://assetdigest.com/at-gulf-bitcoin-gathering-trump-family-and-allies-to-bask-in-crypto-industrys-euphoria.md): Join Eric Trump, Steve Witkoff, and more at the Gulf largest bitcoin conference. Learn about Trump involvement and the industry future.
- [Germany’s CompuGroup in talks about potential offer by CVC](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-compugroup-in-talks-about-potential-offer-by-cvc.md): German healthcare software provider, CompuGroup Medical, in talks for a potential acquisition deal. Shareholders to retain stake post agreement.
- [Rachel Reeves to push for UK/EU reset at finance ministers’ meeting](https://assetdigest.com/rachel-reeves-to-push-for-uk-eu-reset-at-finance-ministers-meeting.md): British finance minister Rachel Reeves will push for closer economic ties with the EU, aiming to boost growth and break down trade barriers. Learn more here.
- [Ant International sees robust growth across pillar businesses of payments, digitalisation, and inclusive financial services in 2024](https://assetdigest.com/ant-international-sees-robust-growth-across-pillar-businesses-of-payments-digitalisation-and-inclusive-financial-services-in-2024.md): Discover how Ant International's digital payment and fintech solutions, including Alipay+ and Embedded Finance, are transforming the industry in 2024.
- [Italian startup iGenius and Nvidia to build major AI system](https://assetdigest.com/italian-startup-igenius-and-nvidia-to-build-major-ai-system.md): Stay updated on the latest trends in wealth management with insights and analysis from Wealth Tribune. Learn how to grow and protect your assets today!
- [Macquarie-backed offshore wind developer Corio starts job cuts](https://assetdigest.com/macquarie-backed-offshore-wind-developer-corio-starts-job-cuts.md): Stay informed on the latest updates in wealth management with Wealth Tribune. Explore expert insights, market analysis, and financial strategies.
- [Russian Railways to cut spending by around 40% in 2025, says finance chief](https://assetdigest.com/russian-railways-to-cut-spending-by-around-40-in-2025-says-finance-chief.md): Discover effective marketing techniques to elevate your brand online presence and engage with your target audience. Visit Brands Journal now!
- [HSBC improves data access and operational efficiency with Starburst technology.](https://assetdigest.com/hsbc-improves-data-access-and-operational-efficiency-with-starburst-technology.md): HSBC leverages Starburst's data lakehouse to access information 20 times faster, reducing analysis time from hours to minutes. Learn more about the solution!
- [Instant view: Bitcoin vaults above $100,000](https://assetdigest.com/instant-view-bitcoin-vaults-above-100000.md): Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism over friendly crypto regulations under Trump, paving the way for further institutional investments and price surge.
- [Sweden’s SBB receives letters from funds intending to accelerate Eurobonds](https://assetdigest.com/swedens-sbb-receives-letters-from-funds-intending-to-accelerate-eurobonds.md): SBB faces claim of breach by bondholders accelerating holdings of 2028 and 2029 notes under the 2020 and 2021 EMTN programme. Discover more.
- [Airbus cuts 2,000 Defence and Space jobs, taming earlier plans](https://assetdigest.com/airbus-cuts-2000-defence-and-space-jobs-taming-earlier-plans.md): Find out about Airbus cutting over 2,000 jobs in Defence and Space due to U.S. competition in satellites sector with no compulsory redundancies.
- [European Commission favours more EU funds for electric vehicles sector](https://assetdigest.com/european-commission-favours-more-eu-funds-for-electric-vehicles-sector.md): As the EV sector faces pressure, EU funds aim to boost battery cell manufacturing. 4.6bn euros for net-zero tech and hydrogen innovation in Europe.
- [Bronze statues, coins and ancient eggs found in Tuscan thermal baths](https://assetdigest.com/bronze-statues-coins-and-ancient-eggs-found-in-tuscan-thermal-baths.md): Explore the latest treasures unearthed in San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy, including ancient statues, coins, jewels, and intact eggs from Roman times
- [UK’s FTSE 100 extends winning streak as energy stocks climb](https://assetdigest.com/uks-ftse-100-extends-winning-streak-as-energy-stocks-climb.md): FTSE 100 rises for fifth session, led by energy shares amid higher oil prices. SSP surges on hopes of European business improvement. Market updates.
- [Tavares clashed with Stellantis board over revival plan, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/tavares-clashed-with-stellantis-board-over-revival-plan-sources-say.md): Outgoing CEO Carlos Tavares clashed with Stellantis board over cost-cutting strategy, leaving investors and bankers concerned. Shares slumped 10%.
- [Oil steady, traders hopeful on China demand but worried about Fed](https://assetdigest.com/oil-steady-traders-hopeful-on-china-demand-but-worried-about-fed.md): Stay informed on oil prices with latest updates from Reuters. China factory expansion, Middle East ceasefire and OPEC+ meeting impact market outlook.
- [World shares mixed, dollar advances amid improved U.S. manufacturing, French political drama](https://assetdigest.com/world-shares-mixed-dollar-advances-amid-improved-u-s-manufacturing-french-political-drama.md): Stocks in U.S. and Europe mixed on Monday amid French no-confidence motion. Technology shares up but Intel falls. Euro sinks on dollar rise.
- [Asia stocks rise after Wall Street records; dollar rebounds](https://assetdigest.com/asia-stocks-rise-after-wall-street-records-dollar-rebounds.md): Asian stocks gain on Wall Street positive close, dollar strengthens against yen and pound. Trump comments, Fed policy to drive market volatility.
- [Dollar edges higher amid rate, political uncertainty](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-edges-higher-amid-rate-political-uncertainty.md): Latest updates on US dollar rise, impact of Trump comments, Japan rate hikes, and upcoming Fed actions. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [UBS capital requirements should be proportionate, minister says](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-capital-requirements-should-be-proportionate-minister-says.md): Swiss Finance Minister emphasizes the need for balanced regulations to safeguard taxpayers and enhance competitiveness in the financial sector.
- [Euro zone consumers see inflation edge up slightly, ECB survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-consumers-see-inflation-edge-up-slightly-ecb-survey-shows.md): Euro zone inflation expectations for the year ahead edged up slightly in October, according to the European Central Bank Consumer Expectations Survey.
- [German unemployment rises less than expected in November, labour office says](https://assetdigest.com/german-unemployment-rises-less-than-expected-in-november-labour-office-says.md): Unemployment in Germany rose by 7,000 in November, contrary to analysts expectations. Job openings declined, signalling economic weakness.
- [Exclusive – HSBC pulling back from China credit card business after struggling to expand, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-hsbc-pulling-back-from-china-credit-card-business-after-struggling-to-expand-sources-say.md): HSBC is exiting its credit card business in China after 8 years due to profitability challenges and regulatory restrictions, focusing on high-end clients.
- [Oil slips on US gasoline stocks buildup; traders eye weekend OPEC+ meet](https://assetdigest.com/oil-slips-on-us-gasoline-stocks-buildup-traders-eye-weekend-opec-meet.md): Stay informed on oil market trends from the latest Reuters report. Get insights on OPEC+ meeting outcomes. Experts predict near-term bearish momentum.
- [UK’s Direct Line surges after rejecting Aviva’s $4.16 billion takeover offer](https://assetdigest.com/uks-direct-line-surges-after-rejecting-avivas-4-16-billion-takeover-offer.md): Get the latest on Direct Line Insurance rejecting Aviva offer, causing shares to skyrocket over 36%. Will Aviva make a higher bid before the deadline?
- [ASML and peers climb on hopes for less severe US curbs on China chips](https://assetdigest.com/asml-and-peers-climb-on-hopes-for-less-severe-us-curbs-on-china-chips.md): Shares of ASML and peers in European chip sector climb after report of less severe U.S. restrictions on Chinese semiconductor industry. Stay informed!
- [Bitcoin options trade shows more bets on retreat after failing to breach $100,000](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-options-trade-shows-more-bets-on-retreat-after-failing-to-breach-100000.md): Explore the latest financial news, analysis, and expert insights on Finance Digest. Learn how to boost investment returns and stay ahead of the market trends.
- [French tightening plans credible, Dutch want to spend too much, says Commission](https://assetdigest.com/french-tightening-plans-credible-dutch-want-to-spend-too-much-says-commission.md): Stay up to date with the latest trends, news, and developments in the world of blockchain technology with Blockchain Tribune. Read more on our website!
- [Asian stocks slide amid Trump tariff worries, yen gains](https://assetdigest.com/asian-stocks-slide-amid-trump-tariff-worries-yen-gains.md): Investors worry over possible global tariff targets by U.S. President Trump. Mexico, Canada, China already affected. Follow market updates.
- [Swiss International University Announces $21.7 Million Acquisition of Academies in Switzerland, Dubai and Kyrgyzstan](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-international-university-announces-21-7-million-acquisition-of-academies-in-switzerland-dubai-and-kyrgyzstan.md): Swiss International University acquires academies, enhancing global education with virtual, traditional, and innovative learning experiences.
- [Why Students Are Choosing Study Abroad: A Global Shift in Education Trends](https://assetdigest.com/why-students-are-choosing-study-abroad-a-global-shift-in-education-trends.md): Discover the benefits of international education, from cultural growth to enhanced career prospects. Join millions exploring education without borders!
- [UK shop prices fall less sharply in November, survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-shop-prices-fall-less-sharply-in-november-survey-shows.md): Survey reveals less sharp drop in shop prices, suggesting consumers may soon face higher prices amid increased inflation pressures in the UK.
- [Britain’s parliament to vote on strict anti-smoking rules](https://assetdigest.com/britains-parliament-to-vote-on-strict-anti-smoking-rules.md): Debate over new Tobacco and Vapes Bill to ban young people from smoking and restrict vape advertising and flavors. Will UK create first smoke-free generation?
- [Italy’s Bending Spoons to take Brightcove private in $233 million deal](https://assetdigest.com/italys-bending-spoons-to-take-brightcove-private-in-233-million-deal.md): Italian tech firm Bending Spoons buys Boston-based Brightcove in a $233 million all-cash deal. The transaction adds to Bending Spoons app portfolio.
- [Squirro Listed Among Top 100 Financial Technology Companies of 2024](https://assetdigest.com/squirro-listed-among-top-100-financial-technology-companies-of-2024.md): Zurich, November 21, 2024 Squirro, a leading enterprise GenAI platform provider, is excited to announce that it has been listed among the prestigious Top 100 Fi..
- [ThreatQuotient Publishes 2024 Evolution of Cybersecurity Automation Adoption Research Report](https://assetdigest.com/threatquotient-publishes-2024-evolution-of-cybersecurity-automation-adoption-research-report.md): Discover how senior cybersecurity professionals are embracing targeted, customized cybersecurity automation for collaboration and resilience. Find out more!
- [Siemens stock surges after Q4 profit beat, flags rising global risks](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-stock-surges-after-q4-profit-beat-flags-rising-global-risks.md): Siemens stock soars after strong performance despite global political and trade uncertainties. Expect 3-7% revenue growth and focus on local development.
- [Iliad earnings jump 13.6% boosted by subscriber growth across markets](https://assetdigest.com/iliad-earnings-jump-13-6-boosted-by-subscriber-growth-across-markets.md): Iliad boosts core profit by 13.6% with strong growth in France, Italy, and Poland, outpacing European telco rivals. Explore their successful expansion.
- [Smaller game titles stretched by delays in crowded market, Embracer CEO says](https://assetdigest.com/smaller-game-titles-stretched-by-delays-in-crowded-market-embracer-ceo-says.md): Game development delays and market saturation strain Embracer as classic franchises like Tomb Raider sustain revenue in tough times.
- [Games developer Embracer misses Q2 operating profit forecast](https://assetdigest.com/games-developer-embracer-misses-q2-operating-profit-forecast.md): Embracer reports a 33% profit drop amid game delays & restructuring. Shares rise 8% after Easybrain sale to cut debt. Future plans include Asmodee spin-off.
- [Inflation pushes Norway’s oil, gas sector to record investments](https://assetdigest.com/inflation-pushes-norways-oil-gas-sector-to-record-investments.md): Discover how Norwegian oil and gas investment is forecasted to peak, with 2025 projections signalling further growth amidst rising costs and climate concerns.
- [Global Fiber Optic Patch Cord Market Propelled by 5.5% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/global-fiber-optic-patch-cord-market-propelled-by-5-5-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover robust growth in the Fiber Optic Patch Cord Market, driven by high-speed data demand and 5G, reaching USD 3.5 Billion by 2030. Explore more.
- [Global Ultrasonic Imaging Camera Market Propelled by 15.2% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/global-ultrasonic-imaging-camera-market-propelled-by-15-2-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Explore the booming ultrasonic imaging camera market, with a forecasted growth of 15.2% CAGR till 2030, driven by tech advancements and demand.
- [Global Adaptive Learning Software Market Propelled by 18.14% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/global-adaptive-learning-software-market-propelled-by-18-14-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the booming Adaptive Learning Software Market, expected to hit USD 2550M by 2030. Learn about its AI-driven educational benefits!
- [Global Turbocompressor Market Propelled by 5.23% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/global-turbocompressor-market-propelled-by-5-23-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the projected CAGR of 5.23% from 2024 to 2030 in the Turbocompressor Market. Find out how technological advancements are driving market growth.
- [Global Platelet Agitator Market Propelled by 4.88% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/global-platelet-agitator-market-propelled-by-4-88-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the latest trends in Platelet Agitator Market growth, fueled by rising blood-related disorders and technological advancements. Find out more!
- [Global Mining Software Market Propelled by 8.1% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/global-mining-software-market-propelled-by-8-1-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the projected 8.1% CAGR growth in the Mining Software Market from 2024 to 2030, valued at USD 10.1 Billion in 2023. Find key players and market trends.
- [LightOn to become Europe’s first listed GenAI startup with Paris IPO](https://assetdigest.com/lighton-to-become-europes-first-listed-genai-startup-with-paris-ipo.md): LightOn, a leading GenAI startup in Europe, goes public with large language model software, marking a milestone in France AI innovation journey.
- [Audi unveils new EV brand in China without four ring logo](https://assetdigest.com/audi-unveils-new-ev-brand-in-china-without-four-ring-logo.md): Audi launches a new EV brand in China, targeting young drivers with advanced technology features. The first car is set to launch next summer.
- [Diamond necklace possibly linked to Marie Antoinette’s demise up for auction](https://assetdigest.com/diamond-necklace-possibly-linked-to-marie-antoinettes-demise-up-for-auction.md): Explore the intriguing story behind a diamond-studded necklace linked to the downfall of Marie Antoinette, being auctioned in Geneva. Don't miss out!
- [Lyft projects strong fourth-quarter bookings on robust commuter demand, shares jump](https://assetdigest.com/lyft-projects-strong-fourth-quarter-bookings-on-robust-commuter-demand-shares-jump.md): Get ahead of surge pricing during peak commuting hours with Lyft Price Lock feature. See why riders are taking more trips than ever before!
- [Coty sees annual profit at low end of forecast as mass beauty demand slows](https://assetdigest.com/coty-sees-annual-profit-at-low-end-of-forecast-as-mass-beauty-demand-slows.md): Coty anticipates lower-end profits, as demand for beauty products in the U.S. and Australia lags. Retailers globally face tight inventory, impacting sales.
- [Italy opens procedure against Sinochem over Pirelli possible governance breach](https://assetdigest.com/italy-opens-procedure-against-sinochem-over-pirelli-possible-governance-breach.md): Learn how Italy government is safeguarding Pirelli autonomy by limiting Sinochem influence. Explore the latest updates on this regulatory action.
- [Safran appoints new CEOs for its Aircraft Engines, Electrical & Power units](https://assetdigest.com/safran-appoints-new-ceos-for-its-aircraft-engines-electrical-power-units.md): Safran announces the appointment of Stephane Cueille as CEO of its Aircraft Engines unit starting in early 2025, as part of a leadership transition.
- [UK orders China-registered firm to sell stake in Scottish chip company](https://assetdigest.com/uk-orders-china-registered-firm-to-sell-stake-in-scottish-chip-company.md): Concerned about national security risks, UK demands sale of FTDI amid fears of misuse of semiconductor technology. Learn more here.
- [NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM DRIVES MAJOR YEAR-ON-YEAR GROWTH AT INFINOX CAPITAL LIMITED](https://assetdigest.com/new-leadership-team-drives-major-year-on-year-growth-at-infinox-capital-limited.md): Get the latest on INFINOXs leadership changes &; financial results - 70% reduction in admin costs, first results since new shareholders. Read more now!
- [China wants talks on trade measures at COP29 climate summit, document shows](https://assetdigest.com/china-wants-talks-on-trade-measures-at-cop29-climate-summit-document-shows.md): China wants to discuss restrictive trade measures at COP29 to protect developing countries from harmful climate policies. Will tensions disrupt negotiations?
- [Cycling-Britain’s Froome dreaming of one last Tour de France](https://assetdigest.com/cycling-britains-froome-dreaming-of-one-last-tour-de-france.md): Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome aims to compete in the iconic cycling race once more before ending his illustrious career.
- [Walmart, other US retailers import fewer Christmas goods ahead of tepid holiday season](https://assetdigest.com/walmart-other-us-retailers-import-fewer-christmas-goods-ahead-of-tepid-holiday-season.md): U.S. import data reveals Walmart has reduced Christmas imports, hinting at a less robust holiday season ahead. Retailers prepare for tepid sales growth.
- [CFE Finance Group acquires 100% of TechStar, a leader in the Metaverse A €6 million investment in the Meta Presence® platform](https://assetdigest.com/cfe-finance-group-acquires-100-of-techstar-a-leader-in-the-metaverse-a-e6-million-investment-in-the-meta-presence-platform.md): Learn about CFE Finance Group's latest acquisition of TechStar, leading in immersive solutions with Meta Presence® platform in the industrial metaverse sector.
- [DHL reports Q3 net income below expectations](https://assetdigest.com/dhl-reports-q3-net-income-below-expectations.md): DHL Q3 net income misses estimates as CEO Tobias Meyer explains challenges faced due to weaker Europe market and rise in costs.
- [Shein’s European entity reports 68% sales growth in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/sheins-european-entity-reports-68-sales-growth-in-2023.md): Discover how Shein fast-fashion empire expands in the U.S., Europe, and more with annual sales hitting 7.684 billion euros. Exciting growth!
- [KPMG to lay off less than 4% of US audit workforce, source says](https://assetdigest.com/kpmg-to-lay-off-less-than-4-of-us-audit-workforce-source-says.md): KPMG to lay off less than 4% of audit workforce in U.S. as part of market alignment. Learn about the Big Four accounting firms and global presence.
- [Sterling extends bounce off recent lows as U.S. election in focus](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-extends-bounce-off-recent-lows-as-u-s-election-in-focus.md): The British pound bounces against the dollar as U.S. elections and a Bank of England rate decision loom. Sterling faces uncertainty amid growth and inflation forecasts.
- [China EV price deal needs be as effective as tariffs, says EU official](https://assetdigest.com/china-ev-price-deal-needs-be-as-effective-as-tariffs-says-eu-official.md): Explore the ongoing EU negotiations for effective and enforceable agreements on Chinese EV price undertakings, post tariff hike to 45.3%.
- [Ryanair H1 profit falls 18% on lower fares, but price weakness moderating](https://assetdigest.com/ryanair-h1-profit-falls-18-on-lower-fares-but-price-weakness-moderating.md): Learn about Ryanair financial results, including a 10% decrease in average fares and strong current quarter bookings. Stay informed on the latest updates!
- [Swedish government commission recommends easing mortgage repayment rules](https://assetdigest.com/swedish-government-commission-recommends-easing-mortgage-repayment-rules.md): Ease mortgage rules in Sweden to allow more access for new buyers while ensuring financial stability. Government to decide on adjustments in the spring.
- [German companies’ hiring plans drop to four-year low, Ifo finds](https://assetdigest.com/german-companies-hiring-plans-drop-to-four-year-low-ifo-finds.md): Stay up to date with the latest news and analysis on blockchain technology. Find expert insights and trends on Blockchain Tribune.
- [Burberry shares jump on Moncler bid report](https://assetdigest.com/burberry-shares-jump-on-moncler-bid-report.md): Burberry shares jump 8% on news of potential bid from Moncler. Luxury retailer faces challenges amidst market downturn. Find out more here.
- [UK house prices edge up in October, Nationwide says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-house-prices-edge-up-in-october-nationwide-says.md): Despite a 0.1% increase in October, UK housing market remains strong with potential growth. Expert predicts momentum as interest rates fall.
- [Oil climbs more than $1 on reports of Iran preparing strike on Israel](https://assetdigest.com/oil-climbs-more-than-1-on-reports-of-iran-preparing-strike-on-israel.md): Stay updated on the latest oil price trends as tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, impacting global energy markets.
- [Asia markets start big month on cautious footing as US jobs data looms](https://assetdigest.com/asia-markets-start-big-month-on-cautious-footing-as-us-jobs-data-looms.md): Get the latest on Asian markets, nonfarm payrolls, and overnight selloffs. Stay informed on Nasdaq futures, Amazon, Intel, and more.
- [Morning Bid: A November to remember..](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-a-november-to-remember.md): European and Asian markets cautious amid U.S. jobs data and election. Chinese stocks surge, oil rises, and investors eye economic reports and earnings.
- [Exclusive-Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta’s Llama](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-chinese-researchers-develop-ai-model-for-military-use-on-back-of-metas-llama.md): Top Chinese research institutions linked to the People's Liberation Army have developed ChatBIT using Meta's Llama model for military applications.
- [Asia’s factory activity stagnates, taking shine off rebound in China](https://assetdigest.com/asias-factory-activity-stagnates-taking-shine-off-rebound-in-china.md): Private surveys show stagnant production in Asia, PMI data reveals sluggish growth in Japan and South Korea, IMF warns of rising risks
- [Virgin Money UK picks insider Gergely Zaborszky as next CFO](https://assetdigest.com/virgin-money-uk-picks-insider-gergely-zaborszky-as-next-cfo.md): Virgin Money UK names Gergely Zaborszky as CFO after Clifford Abrahams departure. Zaborszky brings extensive finance experience to the role.
- [Amundi’s Q3 net inflows profit from ETF demand, Asian operations](https://assetdigest.com/amundis-q3-net-inflows-profit-from-etf-demand-asian-operations.md): Amundi posts in-line quarterly inflows driven by demand for risk-averse products, Asian operations, and passive management. AUM reaches 2.19 trillion euros.
- [French economy expanded 0.4% in Q3, INSEE says](https://assetdigest.com/french-economy-expanded-0-4-in-q3-insee-says.md): Discover how the Paris Olympic Games boosted French GDP growth in the third quarter, exceeding expectations with a 0.4% rise. Learn more here.
- [Ericsson signs 5G ORAN deal with Spain’s MasOrange](https://assetdigest.com/ericsson-signs-5g-oran-deal-with-spains-masorange.md): Upgrade your network with Ericsson ORAN technologies. First Europe deal after ATT contract, boosting earnings and scaling Open RAN.
- [More companies planning price hikes in Germany, survey finds](https://assetdigest.com/more-companies-planning-price-hikes-in-germany-survey-finds.md): Discover how companies in Germany are driving inflation to hit the European Central Bank goal with price increases. Learn more in this report!
- [Covestro trims 2024 profit target again in a tough economy](https://assetdigest.com/covestro-trims-2024-profit-target-again-in-a-tough-economy.md): Covestro, a German chemicals maker, revised its core profit forecast range, expecting 1-1.25 billion euros due to struggling global demand.
- [Volkswagen’s Traton reports higher sales in weak truck market](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagens-traton-reports-higher-sales-in-weak-truck-market.md): Traton, Volkswagen truck unit, sees 3% revenue increase despite subdued commercial vehicle demand. Sales hit 35.3 billion euros, profit up at Scania unit.
- [Novartis to pay Monte Rosa $150 million upfront to develop a new class of drugs](https://assetdigest.com/novartis-to-pay-monte-rosa-150-million-upfront-to-develop-a-new-class-of-drugs.md): Novartis to pay $150M upfront to license drugs targeting abnormal protein functions. Monte Rosa could earn up to $2.1B in future payments.
- [London stocks climb, energy shares keep gains in check](https://assetdigest.com/london-stocks-climb-energy-shares-keep-gains-in-check.md): Trainline's upgrade boosts FTSE 100 as energy shares drag. EasyJet, BA-owner IAG surge on lower fuel costs. UK business confidence dips ahead of budget.
- [Analysis-Bricks over clicks as shops come back into fashion in Europe](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-bricks-over-clicks-as-shops-come-back-into-fashion-in-europe.md): Discover how European retailers are revitalizing physical shops to drive online sales and capitalize on the renewed interest in in-person shopping experiences.
- [Norway’s wealth fund falls short on climate ambitions, NGO says](https://assetdigest.com/norways-wealth-fund-falls-short-on-climate-ambitions-ngo-says.md): Analysis finds that the $1.8 trillion Nordic fund voted against key climate resolutions at AGMs, not aligning with its net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
- [G20 welcomes recommendations to unlock funding for climate transition projects](https://assetdigest.com/g20-welcomes-recommendations-to-unlock-funding-for-climate-transition-projects.md): G20 sustainable finance working group calls for enhanced efficiency and targeted measures to improve pace of climate transition project disbursements.
- [Accor adjusts guidance as it sees strong demand at luxury hotels](https://assetdigest.com/accor-adjusts-guidance-as-it-sees-strong-demand-at-luxury-hotels.md): Accor, Europe largest hotel group, increases profit forecast on luxury hotel demand despite weak China market. Luxury division grows 18%.
- [Exclusive-JBS, Sigma vie for Kraft Heinz’s $3 billion hot-dog business, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-jbs-sigma-vie-for-kraft-heinzs-3-billion-hot-dog-business-sources-say.md): Discover the potential $3 billion deal as Kraft Heinz looks to focus on healthier food products. Get the latest insights on this major divestment.
- [European shares end flat as economic woes overshadow upbeat earnings](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-end-flat-as-economic-woes-overshadow-upbeat-earnings.md): European shares closed little changed as investors evaluate earnings from Evolution, Renault, Unilever, and more amid signs of stalling business activity.
- [Tesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-promises-paid-robotaxis-next-year-but-significant-hurdles-remain.md): Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces plans for driverless ride-hailing services next year, facing regulatory hurdles. Stock surges on sales growth prediction.
- [Harley-Davidson lowers full-year revenue forecast on weak demand](https://assetdigest.com/harley-davidson-lowers-full-year-revenue-forecast-on-weak-demand.md): Harley-Davidson lowers revenue outlook due to inflation and borrowing costs impacting North American demand. Company slashes shipment and sales expectations.
- [FTSE 100 closes higher on earnings boost](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-closes-higher-on-earnings-boost.md): London blue-chip stock index rose 0.13% fueled by strong corporate results. Rate cut hopes from BoE drive market optimism. Learn more.
- [Allianz weighs options for AllianzGI unit, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/allianz-weighs-options-for-allianzgi-unit-sources-say.md): Allianz is weighing options for its Allianz Global Investors unit, including a merger or partial sale, to enhance scale. With €555 billion in assets
- [ECB hawks push back against bets on more and bigger cuts](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-hawks-push-back-against-bets-on-more-and-bigger-cuts.md): ECB officials warn against rapid rate cuts, advocate for gradual approach to maintain economic balance. Find out more here.
- [Europe struggling to meet offshore wind targets, industry heads and lawmakers say](https://assetdigest.com/europe-struggling-to-meet-offshore-wind-targets-industry-heads-and-lawmakers-say.md): Industry leaders recommend strategies to meet ambitious offshore wind power goals by 2030 and 2050, highlighting challenges and solutions in Odense, Denmark.
- [Global commercial insurance rates show first quarterly fall in seven years, Marsh says](https://assetdigest.com/global-commercial-insurance-rates-show-first-quarterly-fall-in-seven-years-marsh-says.md): Discover the latest findings from the Global Insurance Market Index by Marsh, showing a 1% drop in commercial insurance rates worldwide.
- [Italgas posts third-quarter core profit up 10.9% ahead of 2i Rete Gas acquisition](https://assetdigest.com/italgas-posts-third-quarter-core-profit-up-10-9-ahead-of-2i-rete-gas-acquisition.md): Italgas sees 10.9% increase in adjusted core earnings, plans acquisition of 2i Rete Gas. CEO outlines ambitious goals for Strategic Plan 2024-2030.
- [Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury tracks ahead of FY24-25 expectations on fantasy-fiction demand](https://assetdigest.com/harry-potter-publisher-bloomsbury-tracks-ahead-of-fy24-25-expectations-on-fantasy-fiction-demand.md): Find out how Bloomsbury Publishing surpassed expectations for 2024-2025 with Sarah J Maas fantasy fiction titles leading the way to a blockbuster performance.
- [IBM misses third-quarter revenue estimates as consulting drags; shares fall](https://assetdigest.com/ibm-misses-third-quarter-revenue-estimates-as-consulting-drags-shares-fall.md): Find out why IBM revenue fell short in Q3 due to consulting slowdown and learn how their software segment is driving profit growth.
- [Wolfspeed shelves plans to build chip factory in Germany](https://assetdigest.com/wolfspeed-shelves-plans-to-build-chip-factory-in-germany.md): Wolfspeed delays $3 billion plant due to slower EV adoption. EU struggles to boost semiconductor production, reduce reliance on Asian chips.
- [IMF says UK should shield investment while curbing debt](https://assetdigest.com/imf-says-uk-should-shield-investment-while-curbing-debt.md): The International Monetary Fund calls for control of public debt maintenance of public investment in UK. Find out more about the fiscal recommendations.
- [Mike Ashley’s Frasers drops plan to buy luxury brand Mulberry](https://assetdigest.com/mike-ashleys-frasers-drops-plan-to-buy-luxury-brand-mulberry.md): Frasers Group, owned by Mike Ashley, abandons purchase of luxury brand Mulberry after rejection and lack of support from top investor Challice
- [French bond investors brace for Moody’s rating review](https://assetdigest.com/french-bond-investors-brace-for-moodys-rating-review.md): Get insights into how Moody upcoming rating review could impact France bond market and government stability. Learn more here.
- [Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -12.5 in October](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-consumer-confidence-rises-to-12-5-in-october.md): Euro zone consumer confidence showed improvement in October, with a rise in sentiment exceeding economists expectations. Read more here.
- [Air Liquide confirms full-year targets after in-line quarter](https://assetdigest.com/air-liquide-confirms-full-year-targets-after-in-line-quarter.md): Discover how French industrial gases supplier Air Liquide is paving the way for future growth with strong investment momentum and strategic plans for 2025.
- [Goldman sees oil prices holding around $76/bbl in 2025 on ample supply](https://assetdigest.com/goldman-sees-oil-prices-holding-around-76-bbl-in-2025-on-ample-supply.md): Learn more about the factors influencing oil prices, including spare capacity, geopolitical risks, and potential disruptions in the Middle East.
- [L’Oreal third quarter sales disappoint as China spends less on beauty](https://assetdigest.com/loreal-third-quarter-sales-disappoint-as-china-spends-less-on-beauty.md): Discover why LOreal third quarter sales missed expectations due to low consumer confidence in China. Analysts weigh in on the impact and outlook.
- [OpenAI hires ex-White House official as chief economist](https://assetdigest.com/openai-hires-ex-white-house-official-as-chief-economist.md): ChatGPT parent company OpenAI names Aaron Chatterji as first chief economist to lead research on AI economic impact, amid recent executive shake-ups.000
- [Germany identifies its first case of new mpox variant](https://assetdigest.com/germany-identifies-its-first-case-of-new-mpox-variant.md): Germany has detected its first case of the new mpox variant, clade 1b, in a 33-year-old man. The risk to the public is currently considered low.
- [Eni to launch chemical business restructuring in coming days, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/eni-to-launch-chemical-business-restructuring-in-coming-days-sources-say.md): Eni plans a major overhaul of its chemical unit Versalis, aiming for break-even next year after a €200 million loss in H1 2024, with €2 billion in capital expenditures.
- [German steelmaker Salzgitter cuts full-year guidance](https://assetdigest.com/german-steelmaker-salzgitter-cuts-full-year-guidance.md): German steelmaker Salzgitter revises its 2024 EBITDA forecast to €275-325 million, citing a weak economy and restructuring costs amid declining earnings.
- [Brevan Howard says significant amount of its crypto trading done from UAE](https://assetdigest.com/brevan-howard-says-significant-amount-of-its-crypto-trading-done-from-uae.md): Brevan Howard highlights significant crypto trading from the UAE, citing sensible regulations as a key factor in its $35 billion strategies.
- [King Charles visits melanoma clinic in Sydney and meets cancer survivors](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-visits-melanoma-clinic-in-sydney-and-meets-cancer-survivors.md): King Charles meets cancer survivors and researchers at the Melanoma Institute in Sydney, highlighting advancements in treatment and survivor stories.
- [German tax revenue rose 6.9% in September](https://assetdigest.com/german-tax-revenue-rose-6-9-in-september.md): Germany's tax revenue rose 6.9% in September to €86.2 billion, following previous fluctuations, amid a gloomy economic outlook and forecasts for 2024 growth.
- [Logitech raises full-year outlook as sales and profit expectations climb](https://assetdigest.com/logitech-raises-full-year-outlook-as-sales-and-profit-expectations-climb.md): Logitech boosts its full-year forecast after strong Q2 performance, anticipating sales between $4.39B and $4.47B, driven by increased demand for its products.
- [Analysis-Can the new CVS CEO handle the Aetna challenge?](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-can-the-new-cvs-ceo-handle-the-aetna-challenge.md): Analysts question if CVS's new CEO David Joyner can resolve Aetna's high medical costs and improve performance after leadership change and profit warnings
- [Climate scientists warn Nordic ministers of changing Atlantic Ocean current](https://assetdigest.com/climate-scientists-warn-nordic-ministers-of-changing-atlantic-ocean-current.md): Over 40 climate scientists urge Nordic leaders to act against global warming's threat to the Atlantic current, warning of severe weather and ecosystem impacts.
- [Gold’s allure spreads as bulls lock in on fresh records](https://assetdigest.com/golds-allure-spreads-as-bulls-lock-in-on-fresh-records.md): Gold hits record highs, approaching $3,000 per ounce amid geopolitical tensions and market conditions, attracting investors despite weaker physical demand.
- [Retailer Carrefour reviewing work practices at Saudi partner after Amnesty raises concerns](https://assetdigest.com/retailer-carrefour-reviewing-work-practices-at-saudi-partner-after-amnesty-raises-concerns.md): Carrefour is investigating employee treatment at its Saudi partner Majid Al Futtaim after Amnesty International raised concerns about working conditions and rights.
- [Forvia clinches new supply deals with China’s BYD and Xiaomi, shares jump](https://assetdigest.com/forvia-clinches-new-supply-deals-with-chinas-byd-and-xiaomi-shares-jump.md): Forvia's new deals with BYD and Xiaomi send shares up nearly 10%. The French car parts supplier seeks to offset declining Chinese demand with these key partnerships.
- [STOXX 600 subdued with key earnings on tap; energy shares jump](https://assetdigest.com/stoxx-600-subdued-with-key-earnings-on-tap-energy-shares-jump.md): European shares remain mixed ahead of key earnings reports. Energy stocks gain 1% as oil prices stabilize, while markets eye U.S. election impacts.
- [German producer prices fall more than expected in September](https://assetdigest.com/german-producer-prices-fall-more-than-expected-in-september.md): German producer prices fell 1.4% in September, driven by lower energy costs. This marks the 15th consecutive monthly decline, exceeding analyst expectations.
- [Tepid start to week for world stocks, but gold, bitcoin shine](https://assetdigest.com/tepid-start-to-week-for-world-stocks-but-gold-bitcoin-shine.md): Global stocks ease after strong gains as investors bet on Trump victory, sending bitcoin and gold to new highs. Middle East tension drives gold to record levels
- [Sanofi reaches deal on terms of sale of consumer health arm, say French government sources](https://assetdigest.com/sanofi-reaches-deal-on-terms-of-sale-of-consumer-health-arm-say-french-government-sources.md): Sanofi reaches a deal to sell a controlling stake in Opella to U.S. private equity firm CD&R, ensuring job and production guarantees in France.
- [Perplexity AI in funding talks to more than double valuation to $8 billion, WSJ reports](https://assetdigest.com/perplexity-ai-in-funding-talks-to-more-than-double-valuation-to-8-billion-wsj-reports.md): Perplexity AI, backed by Jeff Bezos, aims to raise $500 million and increase valuation to $8 billion. Learn more about this AI company disrupting the industry.
- [Triathlon-Britain’s Yee adds world title to Olympic gold](https://assetdigest.com/triathlon-britains-yee-adds-world-title-to-olympic-gold.md): British Olympic champion Alex Yee finished third after a barn-storming run to clinch his maiden world title. Read more on his exciting victory.
- [UK’s Mothercare partners with Reliance to strengthen South Asia presence](https://assetdigest.com/uks-mothercare-partners-with-reliance-to-strengthen-south-asia-presence.md): Mothercare forms joint venture with Reliance Brands Holding UK, reduces debt facilities, secures new funding, and expands in the South Asian region.
- [Number of female business leaders in Britain falls in 2024, report says](https://assetdigest.com/number-of-female-business-leaders-in-britain-falls-in-2024-report-says.md): Discover why the number of women in executive roles is decreasing, and how businesses can benefit from gender diversity. Read more here.
- [FTSE 100 touches five-month closing high on optimism over rate cuts](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-touches-five-month-closing-high-on-optimism-over-rate-cuts.md): Stay updated on the latest market trends with Rentokil North America business overhaul and prospects of BoE rate cuts driving FTSE 100 to strong performance.
- [Denmark’s central bank cuts key interest rate to 2.85%, mirroring ECB](https://assetdigest.com/denmarks-central-bank-cuts-key-interest-rate-to-2-85-mirroring-ecb.md): Stay updated on Denmark central bank lowering interest rates in alignment with the European Central Bank recent actions. Learn more here.
- [Heightened Egyptian demand in tight market buoys European fuel oil prices](https://assetdigest.com/heightened-egyptian-demand-in-tight-market-buoys-european-fuel-oil-prices.md): Egyptian imports of fuel oil for power generation surge, tightening supply in Europe and lifting refiners profit margins to 14-month high, traders say.
- [ECB cuts rates once more as euro zone economy sags](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-cuts-rates-once-more-as-euro-zone-economy-sags.md): ECB President Christine Lagarde signals further rate cuts to support euro zone economy amid global uncertainty.
- [Wall St follows European shares higher after solid retail sales data](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-follows-european-shares-higher-after-solid-retail-sales-data.md): Follow the latest stock market movements in the U.S. as major indexes hit record highs on robust earnings and economic reports.
- [Dollar jumps as retail sales confirm strong US economy](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-jumps-as-retail-sales-confirm-strong-us-economy.md): The dollar surged as U.S. retail sales beat expectations, boosting confidence in the economy and causing traders to reassess Fed and ECB policies.
- [Germany moves to strengthen domestic wind power industry](https://assetdigest.com/germany-moves-to-strengthen-domestic-wind-power-industry.md): Germany is set to boost its wind industry with state guarantees and cybersecurity regulations to counter Chinese firms.
- [Amazon reveals its first color Kindle e-reader after years of development](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-reveals-its-first-color-kindle-e-reader-after-years-of-development.md): Discover the new Kindle Colorsoft with LEDs, long battery life, and advanced features. Pre-order now and enjoy a more immersive reading experience!
- [BHP iron ore output beats, copper production edges up on better grades at Escondida](https://assetdigest.com/bhp-iron-ore-output-beats-copper-production-edges-up-on-better-grades-at-escondida.md): Global miner BHP surpasses Q1 iron ore output estimates with South Flank mine ramp-up. Expansion plans underway amidst China stimulus measures.
- [Smaller UK firms need help to end ‘doom loop’, think tank says](https://assetdigest.com/smaller-uk-firms-need-help-to-end-doom-loop-think-tank-says.md): Discover how tax incentives and exemptions can revitalize smaller listed companies on Britain stock exchange, creating jobs and investment opportunities.
- [Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in defence and space](https://assetdigest.com/airbus-to-cut-up-to-2500-jobs-in-defence-and-space.md): Airbus announces up to 2,500 job cuts in its Defence and Space division after grappling with losses in satellites business. Learn more here.
- [Morgan Stanley profit exceeds forecasts on dealmaking surge; shares jump to record](https://assetdigest.com/morgan-stanley-profit-exceeds-forecasts-on-dealmaking-surge-shares-jump-to-record.md): Morgan Stanley profit beats estimates in a strong quarter for investment banking, driven by IPOs and M&A activity, with stock hitting record high.
- [Adyen co-founder’s new firm Tebi raises $22 million to expand](https://assetdigest.com/adyen-co-founders-new-firm-tebi-raises-22-million-to-expand.md): Discover how Tebi is revolutionizing order-taking, payments processing, and accounting for Dutch restaurants and bars with a simple, user-friendly app.
- [GSK sues Moderna for US patent infringement over COVID, RSV vaccines](https://assetdigest.com/gsk-sues-moderna-for-us-patent-infringement-over-covid-rsv-vaccines.md): GSK sues Moderna in US court for violating patent rights on mRNA technology in Spikevax and RSV shot. Learn more about the legal battle.
- [French bank Credit Agricole to buy 50% of GAC’s leasing unit](https://assetdigest.com/french-bank-credit-agricole-to-buy-50-of-gacs-leasing-unit.md): Credit Agricole partners with GAC to finance car sales in Europe, aims to tap into booming Chinese electric car market. Join the future of EVs!
- [Tech stocks hurt STOXX 600, ASML logs biggest one-day drop in 26 years](https://assetdigest.com/tech-stocks-hurt-stoxx-600-asml-logs-biggest-one-day-drop-in-26-years.md): European shares see significant decline as ASML weak forecast and leaks impact tech sector. Market awaits ECB policy decision and mixed earnings reports.
- [Adidas raises 2024 guidance again, citing good brand momentum](https://assetdigest.com/adidas-raises-2024-guidance-again-citing-good-brand-momentum.md): Adidas lifts sales and profit projections after third-quarter success with Samba and Gazelle shoes. Currency-neutral revenue to surge by 10% this year.
- [Britain’s SSE rebuffed EDP proposal to merge, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/britains-sse-rebuffed-edp-proposal-to-merge-sources-say.md): Merger discussions between EDP and SSE, but talks did not progress. Proposed deal would create huge utility sector player. EDP seeks broader asset portfolio.
- [Blackstone to invest $8.2 billion in data centres in northeastern Spain](https://assetdigest.com/blackstone-to-invest-8-2-billion-in-data-centres-in-northeastern-spain.md): Blackstone, the world largest asset manager, will boost Aragon as a cloud computing hub with 7.5B euro investment in data centers in Zaragoza.
- [Prospering in Economic Uncertainty: A Strategic Guide for Entrepreneurs](https://assetdigest.com/prospering-in-economic-uncertainty-a-strategic-guide-for-entrepreneurs.md): Discover how diversifying revenue streams, leveraging relationships, and staying true to your mission can help entrepreneurs navigate economic uncertainty.
- [Spain 12-month EU-harmonised inflation falls to 1.7% in September](https://assetdigest.com/spain-12-month-eu-harmonised-inflation-falls-to-1-7-in-september.md): Read more about the latest data from Spain National Statistics Institute on the 12-month inflation rate, core inflation, and consumer prices.
- [Adobe starts roll-out of AI video tools, challenging OpenAI and Meta](https://assetdigest.com/adobe-starts-roll-out-of-ai-video-tools-challenging-openai-and-meta.md): Adobe unveils Firefly Video Model to compete in AI-generated video market. Tools making commercial work easier.
- [US tech firms to invest $8.2 billion in UK data centres](https://assetdigest.com/us-tech-firms-to-invest-8-2-billion-in-uk-data-centres.md): Britain announces $8.2 billion investment from ServiceNow, CyrusOne, CloudHQ, and CoreWeave. Prime Minister Starmer hosts global leaders at investment summit.
- [Tesla’s sporty, two-seater robotaxi design puzzles experts](https://assetdigest.com/teslas-sporty-two-seater-robotaxi-design-puzzles-experts.md): Elon Musk unveils Tesla Cybercab, a two-seater sporty coupe robotaxi, sparking skepticism among investors. Will the niche design succeed in the market?
- [Hungary seeks housing boost from pensions ahead of 2026 election](https://assetdigest.com/hungary-seeks-housing-boost-from-pensions-ahead-of-2026-election.md): Hungary economy ministry suggests allowing tax-free use of private pension savings for housing renovations, mortgages or repayments to boost economy.
- [Sterling dips as investors look to UK jobs, inflation reports this week](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-dips-as-investors-look-to-uk-jobs-inflation-reports-this-week.md): Sterling remains near a one-month low as investors await UK wage growth and inflation data, crucial for the Bank of England's interest rate decisions.
- [Exclusive-Ericsson gets new 5G contract from India’s Bharti Airtel, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-ericsson-gets-new-5g-contract-from-indias-bharti-airtel-sources-say.md): Discover how Ericsson secures a significant 5G equipment contract with India Bharti Airtel, boosting revenue next year. Learn more about the deal here!
- [Stellantis’ CEO declines to rule out job cuts in challenging market](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-ceo-declines-to-rule-out-job-cuts-in-challenging-market.md): Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares discusses the need for big efforts to stay competitive with Chinese markets, potentially leading to job cuts or brand divestment.
- [Inside China’s bid to build sway over global metals pricing](https://assetdigest.com/inside-chinas-bid-to-build-sway-over-global-metals-pricing.md): China aims to attract foreign firms to trade on Shanghai futures exchange to determine industrial metal prices, upending traditional markets.
- [Geopolitics dents big UK businesses’ optimism, Deloitte says](https://assetdigest.com/geopolitics-dents-big-uk-businesses-optimism-deloitte-says.md): Find out why large British companies are feeling less optimistic due to geopolitical worries and potential tax hikes announced by the new Labour government.
- [Athletics-Kenya’s Chepngetich smashes women’s marathon world record](https://assetdigest.com/athletics-kenyas-chepngetich-smashes-womens-marathon-world-record.md): Breaking the previous record by nearly two minutes, Chepngetich dominated the Chicago Marathon, claiming her third title and setting a new world record
- [NASA spacecraft to study whether Jupiter’s moon Europa can harbor life](https://assetdigest.com/nasa-spacecraft-to-study-whether-jupiters-moon-europa-can-harbor-life.md): Discover how NASA Europa Clipper spacecraft will explore Europa, Jupiter moon with vast underground ocean, to search for habitable conditions.
- [Italian-run space centre in Kenya to be used again for earth observation](https://assetdigest.com/italian-run-space-centre-in-kenya-to-be-used-again-for-earth-observation.md): Italy industry minister announces plans to launch low-orbit micro satellites for Earth observation from the Luigi Broglio space centre in Kenya.
- [Dollar flat against peers as markets digest U.S. economic data](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-flat-against-peers-as-markets-digest-u-s-economic-data.md): Get updates on the U.S. dollar, British economic growth, and global currencies. Stay ahead with expert analysis on interest rates and market trends.
- [Stocks higher after inflation data keeps Fed expectations on hold](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-higher-after-inflation-data-keeps-fed-expectations-on-hold.md): Get the latest updates on global stocks and U.S. Treasury yields after inflation data release. Stay informed on market trends with Reuters.
- [UK economy returns to growth in August after two months of stagnation](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economy-returns-to-growth-in-august-after-two-months-of-stagnation.md): Get the latest on Britain's economic growth in August, with insights from KPMG UK's chief economist. What does this mean for the future?
- [Hungary’s economy to get boost from housing next year, PM Orban says](https://assetdigest.com/hungarys-economy-to-get-boost-from-housing-next-year-pm-orban-says.md): Prime Minister Viktor Orban announces expected housing boom and government measures to boost the economy. Stay tuned for updates!
- [Dutch economy minister pushes for European chip industry coalition](https://assetdigest.com/dutch-economy-minister-pushes-for-european-chip-industry-coalition.md): Economy Minister Dirk Beljaarts aims to strengthen European chip industries to compete with US and China. Learn how the Netherlands is leading the charge.
- [Tesla to give permanent jobs to 500 temporary staff at German gigafactory](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-to-give-permanent-jobs-to-500-temporary-staff-at-german-gigafactory.md): Learn how Tesla is providing long-term opportunities amidst industry job cuts, offering optimism for the future of electric car production.
- [Spain’s top fashion retailers to launch trial to collect clothes waste in 2025](https://assetdigest.com/spains-top-fashion-retailers-to-launch-trial-to-collect-clothes-waste-in-2025.md): Discover how top fashion brands like Zara and are leading the way in managing textile waste ahead of EU regulations, starting in April 2023.
- [IKEA sales fall 5% after price cuts amid weak housing market](https://assetdigest.com/ikea-sales-fall-5-after-price-cuts-amid-weak-housing-market.md): Discover why IKEA annual sales dropped 5% as they cut prices to attract more shoppers. Find out their plans for recovery and what to expect next year.
- [The Complete Guide to Getting Top Dollar for Your Coins](https://assetdigest.com/the-complete-guide-to-getting-top-dollar-for-your-coins.md): The Complete Guide to Getting Top Dollar for Your Coins
- [UK property market strengthens, pressure on renters intensifies, RICS says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-property-market-strengthens-pressure-on-renters-intensifies-rics-says.md): RICS reports positive growth in house prices, sales, and enquiries. Rental market facing pressure as tenant demand outstrips supply.
- [Hurricane Milton leaves Florida with less damage than feared](https://assetdigest.com/hurricane-milton-leaves-florida-with-less-damage-than-feared.md): Hurricane Milton causes destruction in Florida with tornados and power outages, but spared worst-case scenario of storm surge. Stay updated.
- [Britain outlines details of closely watched workers’ rights plan](https://assetdigest.com/britain-outlines-details-of-closely-watched-workers-rights-plan.md): Learn about UK's groundbreaking Employment Rights Bill to end exploitative practices and enhance worker benefits, backed by trade unions and businesses.
- [Sterling hovers near one-month low ahead of US inflation print](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-hovers-near-one-month-low-ahead-of-us-inflation-print.md): Stay updated on the latest pound to dollar exchange rate, as traders wait for U.S. inflation data. Get insights on market trends and shifts. Read now!
- [French government to present 2025 belt-tightening budget](https://assetdigest.com/french-government-to-present-2025-belt-tightening-budget.md): France prepares to unveil a 2025 budget of 60 billion euros with tax hikes and spending cuts to reduce fiscal deficit. Challenges ahead for government.
- [Britain sets out funding model for renewable energy storage projects](https://assetdigest.com/britain-sets-out-funding-model-for-renewable-energy-storage-projects.md): Boost your energy security with Britain scheme offering minimum income to developers of long duration energy storage projects like pumped hydro. Apply now!
- [Multilateral banks could lend up to $480 billion more before rating downgrades, Fitch says ](https://assetdigest.com/multilateral-banks-could-lend-up-to-480-billion-more-before-rating-downgrades-fitch-says.md): Discover how the largest multilateral banks aim to increase lending without risking downgrades. Learn how MDBs are responding to shareholder demands.
- [Insurer Aviva secures $2 billion pensions buy-in](https://assetdigest.com/insurer-aviva-secures-2-billion-pensions-buy-in.md): Aviva finalizes 1.5 billion pound buy-in deal, largest ever for the company. Learn more about bulk annuity transactions and pension risks.
- [Stocks, US yields up after Fed minutes; inflation data on deck](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-us-yields-up-after-fed-minutes-inflation-data-on-deck.md): Global stocks and U.S. Treasury yields climb after Federal Reserve hints at more rate cuts in minutes from September meeting. Investors eye inflation data.
- [Ratan Tata, who put India’s Tata Group on the global map, dies at 86](https://assetdigest.com/ratan-tata-who-put-indias-tata-group-on-the-global-map-dies-at-86.md): Former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata has passed away at the age of 86. Explore his legacy of global acquisitions and transformational leadership.
- [Online shopping returns to growth in Europe amid fierce competition](https://assetdigest.com/online-shopping-returns-to-growth-in-europe-amid-fierce-competition.md): Discover how recovering consumer confidence is driving online shopping growth in Europe. Explore the impact of low-cost marketplaces like PDD Holdings Temu.
- [Nobel chemistry prize 2024 goes to trio of protein pioneers](https://assetdigest.com/nobel-chemistry-prize-2024-goes-to-trio-of-protein-pioneers.md): Discover how U.S. scientists and a Briton revolutionized protein research, drug development with AI and computational design. Learn more at Reuters.
- [Spain grants $146 million subsidy to Stellantis for potential EV battery plant](https://assetdigest.com/spain-grants-146-million-subsidy-to-stellantis-for-potential-ev-battery-plant.md): Spain offers 133 million euro aid to Stellantis for EV battery gigafactory in Zaragoza, solidifying Spain role as a major car hub in Europe.
- [Dollar steady, focus on Fed path, China, Middle East](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-steady-focus-on-fed-path-china-middle-east.md): Investors assess U.S. rate cut outlook amid Middle East conflict. Market awaits Fed minutes and CPI report. Euro and pound edge higher.
- [UK population rises to 68.3 million, driven by immigration](https://assetdigest.com/uk-population-rises-to-68-3-million-driven-by-immigration.md): Official data reveals UK's population rose by 1% due to high migration, setting new records. Learn more about the trends and implications.
- [Online retailer Shein’s 2023 sales hit $2 billion in UK](https://assetdigest.com/online-retailer-sheins-2023-sales-hit-2-billion-in-uk.md): Discover the latest on Shein's rapid growth in the UK, disrupting the fashion industry with a revenue surge and impending London IPO plans.
- [Bank of Portugal cuts growth forecast for this year and next](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-portugal-cuts-growth-forecast-for-this-year-and-next.md): Learn about Bank of Portugal downgrading 2024 growth outlook to 1.6% & challenges ahead in exports and private consumption. Stay informed with Reuters!
- [Thirty marathons in 30 days: Briton tests his stamina to raise funds for rare disease](https://assetdigest.com/thirty-marathons-in-30-days-briton-tests-his-stamina-to-raise-funds-for-rare-disease.md): Follow Mike Humphreys as he embarks on a challenge to run 30 marathons in 30 countries in 30 days, raising funds for motor neurone disease research. Donate now!
- [Europe launches Hera asteroid probe on SpaceX rocket](https://assetdigest.com/europe-launches-hera-asteroid-probe-on-spacex-rocket.md): Follow the journey of Europe Hera asteroid probe as it embarks on a two-year mission to study a celestial object nudged by NASA DART spacecraft.
- [Global money market funds draw large inflows in the week to Oct. 2](https://assetdigest.com/global-money-market-funds-draw-large-inflows-in-the-week-to-oct-2.md): Investor demand for safer assets drives large inflows into money market funds, while global equity funds attract billions in net purchases.
- [Greece’s growth seen nearly unchanged in 2025, draft budget shows](https://assetdigest.com/greeces-growth-seen-nearly-unchanged-in-2025-draft-budget-shows.md): Get the latest on Greece economic growth forecast of 2.3% in 2025, fueled by tourism and strong consumer spending. Learn more here.
- [Exclusive-Samsung Electronics says it is not interested in spinning off foundry business](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-samsung-electronics-says-it-is-not-interested-in-spinning-off-foundry-business.md): Samsung Electronics Chairperson Jay Y. Lee affirms the company focus on chip manufacturing and design despite challenges. Find out more.
- [Pfizer wins bid to invalidate GSK’s patents over RSV vaccine](https://assetdigest.com/pfizer-wins-bid-to-invalidate-gsks-patents-over-rsv-vaccine.md): Pfizer victory in London court over GSK RSV vaccine patents. Stay informed on the latest legal battle in the pharmaceutical industry.
- [Manchester-based mobile network sees unprecedented growth and attracts major investment.](https://assetdigest.com/manchester-based-mobile-network-sees-unprecedented-growth-and-attracts-major-investment.md): Struggling with bills and credit? Boshhh Mobile offers 100% acceptance and free months to improve credit scores through phone bill payments.
- [Italgas sees double-digit income growth to 2030, ups minimum dividend rise](https://assetdigest.com/italgas-sees-double-digit-income-growth-to-2030-ups-minimum-dividend-rise.md): Italy biggest gas distributor Italgas anticipates significant financial growth after acquiring 2i Rete Gas. Find out more about their strategic plan.
- [Adani Group in talks to buy Heidelberg’s Indian cement operations, paper says](https://assetdigest.com/adani-group-in-talks-to-buy-heidelbergs-indian-cement-operations-paper-says.md): The Adani Group is reportedly in discussions to acquire Heidelberg Materials Indian cement operations in a deal valued at $1.2 billion.
- [Japan leads Asia stock rally, dollar firms after blowout US payrolls](https://assetdigest.com/japan-leads-asia-stock-rally-dollar-firms-after-blowout-us-payrolls.md): Asian stocks surge, dollar reaches 7-week high against yen after blowout U.S. labor market data. Follow market trends in real time. Read now!
- [Factbox-2024 Nobel prizes announced this week](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-2024-nobel-prizes-announced-this-week.md): Discover the history, winners, and ceremonies of the prestigious Nobel Prize, awarded for accomplishments in science, literature, peace, and more.
- [Soccer-Beleaguered Man United battle to 0-0 draw at Villa](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-beleaguered-man-united-battle-to-0-0-draw-at-villa.md): Get the latest on Manchester United worst start to a Premier League season, speculation about Erik ten Hag, and more in this match recap.
- [UK pay growth weakest since February 2021, REC survey show](https://assetdigest.com/uk-pay-growth-weakest-since-february-2021-rec-survey-show.md): Pay growth slows, job placements drop, and uncertainty looms over tax policies. Will interest rates be cut? Get the latest updates here.
- [ECB will probably cut rates in Oct on risk of too low inflation: Villeroy](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-will-probably-cut-rates-in-oct-on-risk-of-too-low-inflation-villeroy.md): October interest rate cut expected as weak economic growth risks missing 2% inflation target. More cuts predicted for 2025 to stimulate growth.
- [Dollar hovers near six-week high ahead of US jobs report; sterling attempts recovery](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-hovers-near-six-week-high-ahead-of-us-jobs-report-sterling-attempts-recovery.md): Stay updated on U.S. interest rates with the latest on the dollar index and BoE predictions. Find out how geopolitical tensions impact global economy.
- [Bayer sees Intacta2 Xtend GMO seed covering 30% of Brazil’s soybeans](https://assetdigest.com/bayer-sees-intacta2-xtend-gmo-seed-covering-30-of-brazils-soybeans.md): SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Germany’s Bayer forecasts that some 30% of Brazil’s soybean area will be sowed with its genetically modified biotech seed Intacta..
- [England’s NHS to offer Lilly’s weight-loss drug to some patients](https://assetdigest.com/englands-nhs-to-offer-lillys-weight-loss-drug-to-some-patients.md): Get the latest news on NHS offering Mounjaro/Zepbound to obese individuals with weight-related health conditions. Learn more now!
- [Telecom Italia board to meet Friday over bid for Sparkle unit, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/telecom-italia-board-to-meet-friday-over-bid-for-sparkle-unit-sources-say.md): Get the latest updates on TIM meeting regarding a non-binding bid for its Sparkle subsea cable unit. Stay informed on potential negotiations and developments.
- [Exclusive-Germany to vote against EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-germany-to-vote-against-eu-tariffs-on-chinese-electric-vehicles-sources-say.md): Get the latest on Germany decision to oppose EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars. Stay informed on the potential impact on the European automotive industry.
- [Sabadell CEO says 2024 full-year profit could top 1.6 billion euros](https://assetdigest.com/sabadell-ceo-says-2024-full-year-profit-could-top-1-6-billion-euros.md): Sabadell CEO predicts a potential net profit of 1.6 billion euros in 2024 if growth continues, amidst ongoing hostile takeover attempt by BBVA.
- [Exclusive-Online retailer Shein to hold roadshows soon ahead of London IPO, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-online-retailer-shein-to-hold-roadshows-soon-ahead-of-london-ipo-sources-say.md): Shein, the China-founded online retailer, is moving forward with plans for a London IPO despite challenges from UK and US regulators. Learn more here.
- [SWIFT to trial live digital currency transactions next year](https://assetdigest.com/swift-to-trial-live-digital-currency-transactions-next-year.md): SWIFT announced plans to trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies in 2022, aiming to make trading quicker, cheaper, and more efficient
- [Levi Strauss shares fall on weak holiday-quarter forecast](https://assetdigest.com/levi-strauss-shares-fall-on-weak-holiday-quarter-forecast.md): Levi Strauss faces challenges with sluggish demand and considers selling Dockers while aiming to boost direct sales. Analysts optimistic on turnaround efforts.
- [Stocks lose ground, oil extends gains amid Middle East tension](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-lose-ground-oil-extends-gains-amid-middle-east-tension.md): Markets drop on rising Middle East conflict and soft US jobless claims, while oil prices rise amid concerns over crude oil disruption.
- [Britain’s Tesco lifts profit outlook after strong first half](https://assetdigest.com/britains-tesco-lifts-profit-outlook-after-strong-first-half.md): Discover how Tesco, Britain's largest supermarket, raised its profit outlook due to market share growth, setting up for a strong holiday season.
- [Britain’s Tesco lifts annual profit forecast after strong first half](https://assetdigest.com/britains-tesco-lifts-annual-profit-forecast-after-strong-first-half.md): Tesco has raised its annual profit forecast to £2.9 billion after a 10% rise in first-half profits, driven by market share gains and cost-saving strategies
- [Morning Bid: PMIs to pave the way for rate cuts](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-pmis-to-pave-the-way-for-rate-cuts.md): Stay informed on upcoming rate cuts, PMIs, and key events in Europe, US, and New Zealand. Top data docket includes jobless claims and ISM services PMI.
- [Asian shares retreat from 32-month top, Japan rallies as rate risk eases](https://assetdigest.com/asian-shares-retreat-from-32-month-top-japan-rallies-as-rate-risk-eases.md): Asian shares retreated from a 32-month high, led by a drop in Hong Kong, while Japan's Nikkei rose 2% as rate hike risks eased amid supportive
- [Britain proposes new powers for banks in fight against fraudsters](https://assetdigest.com/britain-proposes-new-powers-for-banks-in-fight-against-fraudsters.md): Britain plans new laws allowing banks to pause suspicious payments for up to 72 hours, aiming to reduce £460 million lost to fraud annually.
- [Microsoft to make $4.8 billion AI, cloud investment in Italy](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-to-make-4-8-billion-ai-cloud-investment-in-italy.md): Microsoft plans a €4.3 billion investment in Italy over two years to enhance AI and cloud infrastructure, making it a key data hub for the Mediterranean region
- [France to stick with wind power development targets](https://assetdigest.com/france-to-stick-with-wind-power-development-targets.md): Discover France's ambitious goal for onshore wind power development, despite political opposition. Stay informed on energy evolution with Reuters.
- [Stocks stable, oil rises as wary investors eye Middle East hostilities](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-stable-oil-rises-as-wary-investors-eye-middle-east-hostilities.md): Follow the latest updates on global equities, oil prices, dollar strength and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as investors stay cautious.
- [ECB’s top conservative shifts tone with sanguine inflation message](https://assetdigest.com/ecbs-top-conservative-shifts-tone-with-sanguine-inflation-message.md): ECB board member Isabel Schnabel expects inflation to drop back to 2% target, signalling possible interest rate cuts in October and December.
- [Dollar gains as ADP shows better than expected jobs gains](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-gains-as-adp-shows-better-than-expected-jobs-gains.md): Stay updated on the latest market trends with the USD soaring to a three-week high against the euro following a strong ADP national employment report.
- [Euro area long-dated yields rise after sharp drop, geopolitics in focus](https://assetdigest.com/euro-area-long-dated-yields-rise-after-sharp-drop-geopolitics-in-focus.md): Government bond yields in Euro area increase as concerns over economic growth weigh. Stay updated on latest market trends and predictions for the future.
- [LME monitors tightness in aluminium market after spike in spread](https://assetdigest.com/lme-monitors-tightness-in-aluminium-market-after-spike-in-spread.md): LME closely monitoring aluminium market tightness and spread activity. London Metal Exchange ensures market orderliness amidst premium surge.
- [Sainsbury’s boss looks to UK budget to lift spending gloom](https://assetdigest.com/sainsburys-boss-looks-to-uk-budget-to-lift-spending-gloom.md): Sainsbury's boss Simon Roberts urges government action on interest rates to boost UK consumer spending as Britons remain cautious amidst economic uncertainty.
- [Big oil’s big payouts under strain as energy prices fall](https://assetdigest.com/big-oils-big-payouts-under-strain-as-energy-prices-fall.md): Major energy companies prepare to borrow to maintain dividends as oil prices slump after prolonged profits, facing tough choices and potential slowdowns.
- [Bonds rally, dollar firms as traders ponder rate cuts](https://assetdigest.com/bonds-rally-dollar-firms-as-traders-ponder-rate-cuts.md): Get the latest on why government bonds rallied as euro zone inflation data increases the likelihood of faster European Central Bank rate cuts.
- [CVS explores options including potential break-up, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/cvs-explores-options-including-potential-break-up-sources-say.md): CVS Health is exploring a potential split of its retail and insurance units to improve performance and shareholder value amid pressure from investors.
- [Italy and BlackRock discuss potential data centres investment](https://assetdigest.com/italy-and-blackrock-discuss-potential-data-centres-investment.md): Italy and BlackRock discuss potential data centres investment
- [French retailer Casino to present new strategy with heavy job cuts expected](https://assetdigest.com/french-retailer-casino-to-present-new-strategy-with-heavy-job-cuts-expected.md): French retailer Casino will unveil its new strategy in November, with potential job cuts likely. Final numbers depend on ongoing takeover negotiations.
- [Germany reports outbreak of H5N1 bird flu on a farm](https://assetdigest.com/germany-reports-outbreak-of-h5n1-bird-flu-on-a-farm.md): An outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in Saxony, Germany, has killed 76 birds, highlighting the global threat of avian flu. Learn more.
- [SoftBank to invest $500 million in OpenAI, The Information reports](https://assetdigest.com/softbank-to-invest-500-million-in-openai-the-information-reports.md): SoftBank's Vision Fund is set to invest $500 million in OpenAI's latest funding round, which aims to raise $6.5 billion. This investment values OpenAI
- [Big banks add October cut to ECB forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/big-banks-add-october-cut-to-ecb-forecasts.md): Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan predict a quarter-point cut due to weak economic data, increasing market chances to 70% for rate reduction.
- [Thailand’s Central Group takes over Swiss department stores Globus](https://assetdigest.com/thailands-central-group-takes-over-swiss-department-stores-globus.md): Central Group takes over the operational business of Magazine zum Globus AG, further expanding its European retail portfolio and adding value for stakeholders.
- [Labour’s move to tax private education leaves Britain divided](https://assetdigest.com/labours-move-to-tax-private-education-leaves-britain-divided.md): Learn how Labour policy on private schools affects parents, children, and the education system in the UK. Is it worth the sacrifice?
- [Grifols plans to invest $402 million in new industrial centre, El Economista says](https://assetdigest.com/grifols-plans-to-invest-402-million-in-new-industrial-centre-el-economista-says.md): Grifols plans to centralize operations with new industrial plant, following reports of market value loss and governance changes. Learn more.
- [UK house prices rise 0.7% in September, Nationwide says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-house-prices-rise-0-7-in-september-nationwide-says.md): Learn about the latest data showing British house prices increased by 0.7% in September 2023. Discover how this growth may impact the housing market.
- [Exclusive-ByteDance plans new AI model trained with Huawei chips, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-bytedance-plans-new-ai-model-trained-with-huawei-chips-sources-say.md): ByteDance, parent company of TikTok, looks to Huawei chips for AI model development amid U.S. export curbs. Learn more about the tech industry trend.
- [UK business confidence falls from eight-year high, Lloyds says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-business-confidence-falls-from-eight-year-high-lloyds-says.md): Lloyds Bank survey shows UK business confidence fell slightly as economic outlook worries grew. Expect slower growth but positive prospects ahead.
- [Spotify back up after outage hits over 40,000 users](https://assetdigest.com/spotify-back-up-after-outage-hits-over-40000-users.md): Spotify is back up after a 3-hour outage impacting over 40,000 users in the U.S. Resolved issues mentioned with less than 600 still affected.
- [Dollar drops after inflation data, Yen rebounds on Ishiba win](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-drops-after-inflation-data-yen-rebounds-on-ishiba-win.md): Stay ahead of market trends with updates on U.S. inflation. Yen strengthens as Japan's next prime minister announced. Fed prepares for rate cuts.
- [Oil steady but on track for weekly drop on firmer supply outlook](https://assetdigest.com/oil-steady-but-on-track-for-weekly-drop-on-firmer-supply-outlook.md): Stay updated on oil market trends as OPEC+ ramps up production and China injects stimulus. Follow Reuters for the latest updates on Brent and WTI futures.
- [Moncler CEO strengthens grip on company with LVMH deal](https://assetdigest.com/moncler-ceo-strengthens-grip-on-company-with-lvmh-deal.md): Moncler CEO strengthens partnership with LVMH for increased investment, reinforcing dominance in the global luxury sector. Learn more here.
- [Aeffe sells ‘Moschino’ brand for perfumes to Euroitalia](https://assetdigest.com/aeffe-sells-moschino-brand-for-perfumes-to-euroitalia.md): Italian fashion group Aeffe agrees to transfer control of Moschino brand to Euroitalia for 98 million euros. Deal to reduce debt and support brand expansion.
- [Exclusive-African countries eye world’s first joint ‘debt-for-nature’ swap](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-african-countries-eye-worlds-first-joint-debt-for-nature-swap.md): A groundbreaking initiative involving multiple African nations is set to raise $2 billion for coral protection through debt-for-nature swaps. Learn more here.
- [UK’s FTSE 100 closes slightly up as falling energy shares offset China-driven rally](https://assetdigest.com/uks-ftse-100-closes-slightly-up-as-falling-energy-shares-offset-china-driven-rally.md): UK FTSE 100 closed up, lagging peers due to energy giants slipping. China policy measures boost market as crude oil prices decline.
- [Europe’s STOXX 600 clocks all-time closing high on China stimulus boost](https://assetdigest.com/europes-stoxx-600-clocks-all-time-closing-high-on-china-stimulus-boost.md): European shares soar as China pledges fiscal spending, luxury and mining stocks shine, chip makers advance. STOXX 600 hits all-time high.
- [Stocks rise to records with Micron rally; oil prices slide](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-rise-to-records-with-micron-rally-oil-prices-slide.md): Global stock indexes soar after Micron's optimistic forecast, while oil prices drop over Saudi plans. Stay updated on latest market trends with Reuters.
- [Exclusive-Ubisoft activist investor says it has support of 10% of shareholders in management tussle](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-ubisoft-activist-investor-says-it-has-support-of-10-of-shareholders-in-management-tussle.md): AJ Investments, with 10% shareholder support, urges fair sale to private equity firms. Ubisoft stock down 50% after delays and poor game performance.
- [Discounter Pepco’s sales hurt by supply chain disruption](https://assetdigest.com/discounter-pepcos-sales-hurt-by-supply-chain-disruption.md): Pepco Group like-for-like revenue down 3.1% due to ongoing shipping disruptions. Forecasting 2023/24 EBITDA of at least 900 million euros.
- [Dollar firm following sharp rebound as Fed speakers eyed](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-firm-following-sharp-rebound-as-fed-speakers-eyed.md): Stay informed on the dollar rally ahead of key Fed speeches. Will interest rate cuts persist? Get the latest updates and analysis now.
- [Polish fashion retailer LPP confirms annual revenue goal of up to $5.5 billion](https://assetdigest.com/polish-fashion-retailer-lpp-confirms-annual-revenue-goal-of-up-to-5-5-billion.md): Poland's largest retailer LPP sticks to £5.2-5.5B revenue goal despite costs, plans 140 new stores. Sales up 9%, but costs rise 27%. Rapid EU expansion.
- [UniCredit starts process to bring life insurance business in house](https://assetdigest.com/unicredit-starts-process-to-bring-life-insurance-business-in-house.md): UniCredit will purchase Allianz and CNP Assurances stakes in life insurance joint ventures, bringing business in-house as part of strategic decision.
- [European shares end marginally lower as energy stocks drop](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-end-marginally-lower-as-energy-stocks-drop.md): Stay informed on Europe STOXX 600 index closing slightly lower due to energy sector losses, SAP slip on U.S. price-fixing investigation news.
- [Meta shows off prototype augmented-reality glasses at Connect event](https://assetdigest.com/meta-shows-off-prototype-augmented-reality-glasses-at-connect-event.md): Meta Platforms introduces Orion AR glasses at Connect conference, powered by custom silicon and offering hand-tracking, voice, and neural interface interaction.
- [Fonterra’s annual profit falls 25%; shares rise on dividend declaration](https://assetdigest.com/fonterras-annual-profit-falls-25-shares-rise-on-dividend-declaration.md): Fonterra's fiscal 2024 profit fell 25% due to weak ingredient earnings and slowed demand, yet the dairy giant's shares rose after declaring a special dividend.
- [Soccer-‘I thought it was AI,’ says Wimbledon director of flooding images at stadium](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-i-thought-it-was-ai-says-wimbledon-director-of-flooding-images-at-stadium.md): AFC Wimbledon pitch damaged by heavy flooding in South London, leading to matches being rescheduled. Help from fans and rivals in fixing the stadium.
- [Solvay to cut 68 jobs in Salindres site throughout 2025](https://assetdigest.com/solvay-to-cut-68-jobs-in-salindres-site-throughout-2025.md): Solvay announces talks with labor unions to discontinue activities at Salindres site, resulting in the elimination of 68 positions by 2025. Learn more.
- [ECB started issuing fine notices to banks not meeting climate expectations](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-started-issuing-fine-notices-to-banks-not-meeting-climate-expectations.md): The European Central Bank has begun imposing fines on banks failing to meet climate risk disclosure expectations. ECB officials emphasize enforcement measures as financial risks mount, with penalties tied to bank size and profits.
- [Spotify expands AI Playlist feature to new markets including US, Canada0](https://assetdigest.com/spotify-expands-ai-playlist-feature-to-new-markets-including-us-canada0.md): Spotify unveils AI Playlist feature in the United States and Canada, allowing premium users to personalize playlists using AI. Try it now!
- [UK employers give joint-lowest pay rises since June 2022, Brightmine says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-employers-give-joint-lowest-pay-rises-since-june-2022-brightmine-says.md): Discover the latest data from Brightmine on the lowest pay rises since June 2022 in the UK, as employers adjust to economic conditions. Learn more.
- [Analysis-SocGen’s CEO Krupa tightens screws on costs as bank’s turnaround plan falls flat](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-socgens-ceo-krupa-tightens-screws-on-costs-as-banks-turnaround-plan-falls-flat.md): CEO Slawomir Krupa intensifies cost-cutting to boost SocGen's performance despite challenges. Analysts watch third-quarter results closely.
- [Nike veteran Hill to replace Donahoe as CEO; shares jump](https://assetdigest.com/nike-veteran-hill-to-replace-donahoe-as-ceo-shares-jump.md): Learn about Nike's leadership shake-up as former senior executive Elliott Hill returns to lead the brand's efforts to revive sales and combat competition.
- [EU regulator backs use of Novo’s Wegovy for obesity-related heart condition](https://assetdigest.com/eu-regulator-backs-use-of-novos-wegovy-for-obesity-related-heart-condition.md): EMA endorses Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for treating heart failure and lowering heart risks in obese patients. Second approval beyond weight loss.
- [Analysis-Extreme weather adds to fiscal strains in central Europe](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-extreme-weather-adds-to-fiscal-strains-in-central-europe.md): Deadly floods in central Europe threaten budget targets as Czech Republic and Poland count the costs. EU rules at risk as infrastructure damage hits $10 billion
- [Yen slides as BOJ governor steers clear of rate hike talk](https://assetdigest.com/yen-slides-as-boj-governor-steers-clear-of-rate-hike-talk.md): Get the latest on the yen weakening after the BoJ's decision to keep interest rates steady, with insights from Governor Kazuo Ueda. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [Nike’s next CEO Hill brings a bootstraps mentality](https://assetdigest.com/nikes-next-ceo-hill-brings-a-bootstraps-mentality.md): Meet Elliott Hill, the newly appointed CEO of Nike, a true embodiment of hard work and perseverance. Get ready for a revitalised future of the iconic brand.
- [Sterling rises vs dollar, euro boosted by strong UK retail sale data](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-rises-vs-dollar-euro-boosted-by-strong-uk-retail-sale-data.md): The pound touched March 2022 highs, rising against major currencies on upbeat data. Nordea Bank analyst cites strong retail sales and BoE decisions.
- [Oil prices set to end week higher after US rate cut](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-set-to-end-week-higher-after-us-rate-cut.md): Despite a minor dip, oil prices are on track for back-to-back weekly gains, supported by U.S. interest rate cuts and declining global stockpiles.
- [Stocks pinned near all-time highs, yen slips after Ueda’s comments](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-pinned-near-all-time-highs-yen-slips-after-uedas-comments.md): World stocks near record highs after Fed rate cut, yen eases on BOJ comments. Dollar strengthens after Ueda's remarks. Markets buoyant on Fed put.
- [European shares slip but set for weekly gains; Mercedes drops](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-slip-but-set-for-weekly-gains-mercedes-drops.md): European shares fall, led by Mercedes profit warning. FTSE 100 drops as consumer confidence dips. Stay updated on market trends with Reuters.
- [London blue-chips slip as sterling jumps after retail sales beat](https://assetdigest.com/london-blue-chips-slip-as-sterling-jumps-after-retail-sales-beat.md): FTSE 100 falls 0.5% as British pound soars, midcap index down. Strong retail sales data boosts pound; UK stocks trail US, EU equities post-Fed rate cut.
- [Global investors brace for turmoil as big Fed cut sows confusion](https://assetdigest.com/global-investors-brace-for-turmoil-as-big-fed-cut-sows-confusion.md): Big investors are wary of market volatility post-Fed cut. Uncertainty looms over recession vs. boom scenarios, impacting stocks, bonds, and currencies worldwide
- [Morning Bid: BOJ brings yen into sharper focus](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-boj-brings-yen-into-sharper-focus.md): Stay informed on the latest BOJ actions, currency movements, carry trades, and market expectations in this comprehensive analysis by Wayne Cole.
- [Analysis-Investors shun European car stocks despite rock bottom valuations](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-investors-shun-european-car-stocks-despite-rock-bottom-valuations.md): European auto stocks are facing challenges due to Chinese competition, rising costs, and decreasing consumer demand, with analysts predicting further earnings drops.
- [BOJ keeps interest rates steady, sticks to upbeat economic view](https://assetdigest.com/boj-keeps-interest-rates-steady-sticks-to-upbeat-economic-view.md): Stay updated on BOJ's decision to maintain interest rates at 0.25%. Learn more about the central bank's outlook for the economy and inflation targets.
- [German tax revenue rose by 5.3% in August](https://assetdigest.com/german-tax-revenue-rose-by-5-3-in-august.md): Discover how Germany's federal and state governments saw a 5.3% increase in tax revenue last month, with further insights on economic trends and forecasts.
- [Germany considering ways to support VW, economy minister says](https://assetdigest.com/germany-considering-ways-to-support-vw-economy-minister-says.md): Germany's economy minister explores options to assist Volkswagen in the face of potential layoffs, highlighting the brand's importance to the nation.
- [Dollar edges lower in choppy trading after Fed rate cut](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-edges-lower-in-choppy-trading-after-fed-rate-cut.md): Get insights on how the Federal Reserve's 50 basis point interest rate cut impacts USD in choppy market conditions. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [Fed rate cut glow spreads to Wall Street, jobs data helps](https://assetdigest.com/fed-rate-cut-glow-spreads-to-wall-street-jobs-data-helps.md): Discover how the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut impacts tech stocks and market optimism. Stay informed with Reuters latest report.
- [Bavarian says mpox vaccine approved by EU regulator for adolescents](https://assetdigest.com/bavarian-says-mpox-vaccine-approved-by-eu-regulator-for-adolescents.md): Bavarian Nordic's MPOX vaccine receives approval for adolescents from EU drug regulator, aiding efforts to combat outbreak in Africa. Read more here.
- [Bank of England leaves rates at 5%, pound hits highest since March 2022](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-leaves-rates-at-5-pound-hits-highest-since-march-2022.md): Stay informed on the latest Bank of England decision to maintain interest rates at 5% and reduce government bond stock, impacting the economy.
- [Analysis-After jumbo Fed rate cut, market hopes ride on US soft landing](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-after-jumbo-fed-rate-cut-market-hopes-ride-on-us-soft-landing.md): Fed delivered a 50 basis point rate cut on Wednesday - lowering borrowing costs for the first time in more than four years
- [UK reports sharpest rise in health-related welfare claims, study shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-reports-sharpest-rise-in-health-related-welfare-claims-study-shows.md): Discover why Britain has seen a considerable increase in health-related welfare benefits and the government's plans to address this issue. Learn more now.
- [Bank of England set to hold rates with bond sales in spotlight](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-set-to-hold-rates-with-bond-sales-in-spotlight.md): Stay informed about the Bank of England's latest decision on interest rates and bond sales as it navigates economic factors and inflation risks. Read more here.
- [Britain needs finance sector strategy to tap foreign billions, report says](https://assetdigest.com/britain-needs-finance-sector-strategy-to-tap-foreign-billions-report-says.md): Discover how Britain could attract up to $10.2 billion in foreign investment by 2030 with a strategic plan for enticing sovereign funds.
- [Global health fund says health, climate, conflict ‘triple whammy’ hits world’s poorest](https://assetdigest.com/global-health-fund-says-health-climate-conflict-triple-whammy-hits-worlds-poorest.md): Peter Sands, head of the Global Fund, highlights how climate change and conflict jeopardize efforts to fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria, impacting the world's most vulnerable populations.
- [ING bank tightens restrictions on oil and gas lending](https://assetdigest.com/ing-bank-tightens-restrictions-on-oil-and-gas-lending.md): ING plans to drop clients not aligned with net zero by 2026. New policy restricts finance for new oil fields and LNG terminals after 2025.
- [Hims & Hers offers compounded Wegovy for $99 a month to select professions](https://assetdigest.com/hims-hers-offers-compounded-wegovy-for-99-a-month-to-select-professions.md): Hims & Hers Health is offering compounded versions of Wegovy for $99/month to eligible professionals. Affordable weight-loss solution for all.
- [Fed’s Powell: Central bank forecasts don’t point to urgent action](https://assetdigest.com/feds-powell-central-bank-forecasts-dont-point-to-urgent-action.md): Fed Chair Jerome Powell reassures that the central bank is not in a rush to cut interest rates, emphasizing the importance of data-driven policy decisions.
- [Fed policymakers see end-2024 policy rate at 4.4%: projections](https://assetdigest.com/fed-policymakers-see-end-2024-policy-rate-at-4-4-projections.md): U.S. central bankers project interest rate cuts to 4.25%-4.50% by year-end, with more reductions expected in November and December to combat rising unemployment
- [Artificial heart maker Carmat’s shares slide on $11.5 million capital hike](https://assetdigest.com/artificial-heart-maker-carmats-shares-slide-on-11-5-million-capital-hike.md): Carmat aims to cover short-term working capital needs with 10.3 million euros boost, share prices plummet over 13%. Learn more here.
- [UK supermarket sales growth slows after summer holidays](https://assetdigest.com/uk-supermarket-sales-growth-slows-after-summer-holidays.md): Discover why British supermarket sales growth slowed post-holidays & how online channel's share increased. Get the latest industry data insights.
- [French millers face long grind as rain-hit wheat harvest comes in](https://assetdigest.com/french-millers-face-long-grind-as-rain-hit-wheat-harvest-comes-in.md): Discover how heavy rain and poor wheat harvest in France are affecting flour mills, raising costs and impacting supply. Learn more here.
- [London stocks drop after inflation data, focus shifts to Fed](https://assetdigest.com/london-stocks-drop-after-inflation-data-focus-shifts-to-fed.md): British stock indexes fell as investors pull back on rate cut bets by BoE. Uncertain global risk ahead of Fed decision. FTSE 100 ended 0.7% lower.
- [Sterling rises after UK inflation data and ahead of Fed](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-rises-after-uk-inflation-data-and-ahead-of-fed.md): Sterling gains against the dollar amid expectations that the Bank of England will not cut interest rates, in contrast with the U.S. policy easing cycle.
- [With Fed’s rate cut at hand, debate swirls over how large a move](https://assetdigest.com/with-feds-rate-cut-at-hand-debate-swirls-over-how-large-a-move.md): Find out why the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates and what this means for the economy and the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
- [US stocks flat, dollar lower as traders brace for Fed easing](https://assetdigest.com/us-stocks-flat-dollar-lower-as-traders-brace-for-fed-easing.md): Wall Street indexes flat as traders anticipate Fed rate cut, with odds of a half-point move at 63%. Markets expect market volatility post-decision.
- [US dollar edges lower as traders await Fed rate cut decision](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-edges-lower-as-traders-await-fed-rate-cut-decision.md): Stay informed on the latest forex market movements as traders anticipate the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement. Get expert analysis now!
- [How some hedge funds would trade a rate cutting cycle](https://assetdigest.com/how-some-hedge-funds-would-trade-a-rate-cutting-cycle.md): Explore trading ideas from Confido Capital, Monroe Capital, and Analog Century Management on navigating markets during an easing cycle.
- [UK’s Asda says retail veteran Stuart Rose to lead business](https://assetdigest.com/uks-asda-says-retail-veteran-stuart-rose-to-lead-business.md): Read about Asda's chairman stepping in as executive, market share loss, and new leadership changes. Explore more details in this article!
- [Oil prices edge higher on US crude stocks, market awaits Fed decision](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-edge-higher-on-us-crude-stocks-market-awaits-fed-decision.md): Stay informed on the latest oil price trends as US crude inventories drop and the market awaits details on a potential Federal Reserve rate cut.
- [Spain allows BlackRock to take 20% stake in Naturgy, Cinco Dias reports](https://assetdigest.com/spain-allows-blackrock-to-take-20-stake-in-naturgy-cinco-dias-reports.md): Spanish government authorizes BlackRock's 20% stake in utility Naturgy, citing sources at Economy Ministry. Learn more about foreign investment rules.
- [UK inflation holds at 2.2% but services prices keep BoE on alert](https://assetdigest.com/uk-inflation-holds-at-2-2-but-services-prices-keep-boe-on-alert.md): Learn how British inflation remained at 2.2% in August with a rise in services prices, impacting interest rate speculations for the Bank of England.
- [With Fed’s rate cut at hand, debate swirls over how big a move](https://assetdigest.com/with-feds-rate-cut-at-hand-debate-swirls-over-how-big-a-move.md): Stay informed about the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate cut, and how it impacts the economy and job market. Find out if policymakers will opt for a half-point or smaller cut.
- [Morning Bid: Traders still guessing in final Fed countdown](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-traders-still-guessing-in-final-fed-countdown.md): Get ready for the highly anticipated Federal Reserve rate decision with insights from Kevin Buckland. How will global markets react? Find out now.
- [UAW to hold strike votes at Stellantis local chapters, union president says](https://assetdigest.com/uaw-to-hold-strike-votes-at-stellantis-local-chapters-union-president-says.md): UAW plans strike votes at Stellantis amid disputes over product commitments. Potential disruptions for Jeep maker. Learn more here.
- [French central bank sees consumer gains easing budget pains](https://assetdigest.com/french-central-bank-sees-consumer-gains-easing-budget-pains-2.md): Discover how lower inflation and increasing consumer spending are boosting France's economy, as predicted by the central bank. Explore the exciting outlook for growth ahead!
- [Instagram rolls out teen accounts with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts](https://assetdigest.com/instagram-rolls-out-teen-accounts-with-privacy-parental-controls-as-scrutiny-mounts.md): Meta Platforms unveils new privacy and parental controls for young Instagram users, aiming to address concerns over social media impacts on mental health.
- [French central bank sees consumer gains easing budget pains](https://assetdigest.com/french-central-bank-sees-consumer-gains-easing-budget-pains.md): Discover how lower inflation and increased consumer spending will drive France's economy in the coming years, despite government belt-tightening.
- [Oil prices rise on supply shocks, prospect of US interest rate cuts](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-rise-on-supply-shocks-prospect-of-us-interest-rate-cuts.md): Get the latest updates on oil prices as supply disruptions and expectations of a Fed rate cut drive market movements. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [Europe’s STOXX 600 at two-week closing high in lead-up to Fed rate decision](https://assetdigest.com/europes-stoxx-600-at-two-week-closing-high-in-lead-up-to-fed-rate-decision.md): Stay updated on Europe's stock market highs as STOXX 600 records highest level in two weeks, boosted by optimism over potential Fed interest rate cut this week.
- [US stocks, dollar rise with eyes on Fed and strong data](https://assetdigest.com/us-stocks-dollar-rise-with-eyes-on-fed-and-strong-data.md): Stay updated on U.S. stock market trends, economic data, and Fed rate cuts. Follow Reuters for the latest news on Wall Street's impact on global markets.
- [US dollar strengthens ahead of Fed rate cut move](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-strengthens-ahead-of-fed-rate-cut-move.md): Find out why the US dollar is gaining ground against major currencies following positive retail sales data, hinting at a less aggressive Fed rate cut.
- [Oil prices climb on hurricane impact ahead of US rate decision](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-climb-on-hurricane-impact-ahead-of-us-rate-decision.md): Stay updated on oil price movements amid Hurricane Francine impact on U.S. output and speculation over a Fed interest rate cut decision. Learn more here.
- [FTSE 100 rises ahead of key central bank meetings](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-rises-ahead-of-key-central-bank-meetings.md): FTSE 100 up 0.1%; FTSE 250 inches 0.2% higher. Auto parts index at 2-month high, up 6.1%. Playtech plc gains 15.1%. BoE, Fed meetings in focus.
- [Daimler Truck eyes half of Europe sales from EVs in 2030](https://assetdigest.com/daimler-truck-eyes-half-of-europe-sales-from-evs-in-2030.md): Daimler Truck sets ambitious goal to have 50% of European sales as electric trucks by 2030. Learn about their plans to produce 30,000 electric trucks!
- [BP to sell its US onshore wind business](https://assetdigest.com/bp-to-sell-its-us-onshore-wind-business.md): BP announces sale of onshore wind assets in U.S. as part of strategy realignment. Explore details on bp Wind Energy, Lightsource bp, and industry challenges.
- [Czech Republic reported bird flu outbreak on farm, WOAH says](https://assetdigest.com/czech-republic-reported-bird-flu-outbreak-on-farm-woah-says.md): World Organisation for Animal Health confirms deadly avian influenza outbreak in Martinice u Breznice, prompting mass bird cull.
- [US dollar hits more than one-year low as market eyes aggressive Fed rate cut](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-hits-more-than-one-year-low-as-market-eyes-aggressive-fed-rate-cut.md): Stay updated with the latest news on the U.S. dollar's decline against the yen amid speculations of a 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.
- [US stocks mixed, dollar weak on rate cut expectations](https://assetdigest.com/us-stocks-mixed-dollar-weak-on-rate-cut-expectations.md): Major indexes were mixed, dollar soft against global peers ahead of Fed meeting. Expectations high for rate cuts, impact on economy and stocks.
- [US dollar drops to near 9-month low versus yen amid talk of larger Fed rate cut](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-drops-to-near-9-month-low-versus-yen-amid-talk-of-larger-fed-rate-cut.md): Media reports of possible 50-bp interest rate cut sparks market shift with dollar down to 140.855 yen; Euro edges up post-ECB rate decision.
- [Central Europe factories and retailers shut in flood-hit areas](https://assetdigest.com/central-europe-factories-and-retailers-shut-in-flood-hit-areas.md): Factories and stores in central Europe shut down due to deadly floods hitting Czech Republic, Poland, and Romania.
- [Nvidia’s stock market dominance fuels big swings in the S&P 500](https://assetdigest.com/nvidias-stock-market-dominance-fuels-big-swings-in-the-sp-500.md): Discover how Nvidia's surge is influencing the stock market, causing concerns over market stability and driving significant changes in the S&P 500.
- [India accuses Samsung, Xiaomi of colluding with Amazon, Flipkart](https://assetdigest.com/india-accuses-samsung-xiaomi-of-colluding-with-amazon-flipkart.md): Antitrust investigations reveal collusion between smartphone giants and e-commerce giants in India, violating local competition laws.
- [UK’s embattled manufacturers see brighter days, Make UK/BDO survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uks-embattled-manufacturers-see-brighter-days-make-uk-bdo-survey-shows.md): Survey shows British manufacturers expect improved growth and stability following Labour Party's election win, hopeful for economic outlook ahead.
- [British ministers head to Gulf for talks on new trade deal](https://assetdigest.com/british-ministers-head-to-gulf-for-talks-on-new-trade-deal.md): Trade ministers from Britain are meeting with counterparts in the Gulf Cooperation Council to boost economic growth and strengthen trade relationships. Learn more here.
- [UK’s Domino’s Pizza plans to hire 5,000 staff ahead of peak holiday season](https://assetdigest.com/uks-dominos-pizza-plans-to-hire-5000-staff-ahead-of-peak-holiday-season.md): Domino's Pizza Group announces plan to fill 5,000 positions for upcoming peak holiday season. New delivery drivers, in-store team members, and pizza makers needed.
- [Saipem wins $4 billion contract from QatarEnergy](https://assetdigest.com/saipem-wins-4-billion-contract-from-qatarenergy.md): Italian group Saipem secures $4 billion contract from QatarEnergy for North Field offshore gas field production. Also awarded $1 billion contracts in Saudi Arabia.
- [Cricket-Rain washes out England v Australia final T20 with series drawn](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-rain-washes-out-england-v-australia-final-t20-with-series-drawn.md): The decisive T20 clash was abandoned due to rain. Series tied at 1-1, focus now shifts to the ODI series. Stay tuned for updates!
- [A Beginner’s Guide To Getting Started With Day Trading](https://assetdigest.com/a-beginners-guide-to-getting-started-with-day-trading.md): Notably, online trading services continue to make day trading more approachable for all aspiring traders.
- [Shanghai braces for direct hit from Typhoon Bebinca](https://assetdigest.com/shanghai-braces-for-direct-hit-from-typhoon-bebinca.md): Shanghai halts transportation links, recalls ships and shuts tourism spots as it prepares for the strongest tropical cyclone since 1949. Stay updated.
- [Gold bulls set sights on previously dismissed record $3,000/oz milestone](https://assetdigest.com/gold-bulls-set-sights-on-previously-dismissed-record-3000-oz-milestone.md): Get insights on surging gold prices hitting record highs, driven by economic uncertainty, political events, and central bank actions. Will gold hit $3,000 soon?
- [Poland’s Intel plant gets EU green light for $1.9 billion in state support](https://assetdigest.com/polands-intel-plant-gets-eu-green-light-for-1-9-billion-in-state-support.md): European Commission approves 7.4 billion zlotys aid for Intel chip assembly plant in Poland, amidst company's cost-cutting measures. Stay tuned for updates!
- [US locks in steep China tariff hikes, many to start Sept. 27](https://assetdigest.com/us-locks-in-steep-china-tariff-hikes-many-to-start-sept-27.md): Protecting US industries, Biden administration imposes steep tariffs on Chinese imports, including 100% duty on electric vehicles. Learn more.
- [Greece asks EU for urgent response to soaring power prices, letter shows](https://assetdigest.com/greece-asks-eu-for-urgent-response-to-soaring-power-prices-letter-shows.md): Greek PM calls on EU to tackle rising energy costs in central and eastern Europe, exacerbated by Russian strikes on Ukraine. Urgent action needed.
- [UK’s National Grid to sell electricity system operator in $827 million deal](https://assetdigest.com/uks-national-grid-to-sell-electricity-system-operator-in-827-million-deal.md): Britain's National Grid said on Friday it had agreed to sell its Electricity System Operator to the UK government for 630 million pounds ($827.95 million)
- [ECB dents traders’ hopes for October rate cut](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-dents-traders-hopes-for-october-rate-cut.md): Traders reduce expectations for ECB rate cuts after October meeting, with less confidence in back-to-back moves. Euro zone bond yields rise, Fed divergence in focus.
- [Dollar weak, yen at 2024 high on bets of big rate cut from Fed](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-weak-yen-at-2024-high-on-bets-of-big-rate-cut-from-fed.md): Stay updated on the latest forex market developments - from potential Fed rate cuts to ECB actions. Don't miss out on key insights from analysts and experts!
- [British drugmaker GSK moves mRNA flu vaccine to late-stage trials](https://assetdigest.com/british-drugmaker-gsk-moves-mrna-flu-vaccine-to-late-stage-trials.md): British drugmaker GSK reports promising results using mRNA technology, showing improved immune response against flu strains. Learn more here.
- [Zara to offer its secondhand clothes service in US by October](https://assetdigest.com/zara-to-offer-its-secondhand-clothes-service-in-us-by-october.md): Zara expands its secondhand clothing platform to the United States, aiming to reduce waste and prolong the life cycle of fashion items. Learn more here.
- [Swiss banks fret over sanctions risk to wealth business](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-banks-fret-over-sanctions-risk-to-wealth-business.md): Learn how Swiss banks navigate risks like Russian sanctions and Ukraine war, as policymakers look to maintain neutrality for customers and assets.
- [Lloyd’s of London plans overhaul of ‘unclear’ conduct rules](https://assetdigest.com/lloyds-of-london-plans-overhaul-of-unclear-conduct-rules.md): Lloyd's of London to revamp rules on poor conduct in commercial insurance market, seeking clarity on unacceptable behaviour and proposing new framework.
- [Tech takes stocks higher as ECB prepares rate cut](https://assetdigest.com/tech-takes-stocks-higher-as-ecb-prepares-rate-cut.md): Enjoy a fourth straight day of share market gains with prospects for another ECB rate cut. Stay updated on Christine Lagarde's message from Frankfurt!
- [Oil prices climb 1% on fears over hurricane impact on US output](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-climb-1-on-fears-over-hurricane-impact-on-us-output.md): Oil prices climbed by over 1% due to Hurricane Francine affecting US output, but gloomy demand forecasts are limiting gains. Find out more here.
- [Scotland’s only oil refinery to close next year, 400 jobs to go](https://assetdigest.com/scotlands-only-oil-refinery-to-close-next-year-400-jobs-to-go.md): Grangemouth, Scotland's only oil refinery will cease production in 2025, resulting in loss of 400 jobs. Learn more about the closure and its impact.
- [ECB cuts interest rates as growth dwindles](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-cuts-interest-rates-as-growth-dwindles.md): The ECB lowers interest rates amidst economic sluggishness and low inflation. Follow for updates on policy easing and rate outlook.
- [Bank of England eyes growth with lighter bank capital reforms for UK lenders](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-eyes-growth-with-lighter-bank-capital-reforms-for-uk-lenders.md): The Bank of England is set to implement revised capital rules for UK banks, reducing financial impact and supporting growth. Learn more here.
- [Zara owner Inditex sees early autumn sales perk up after summer slowdown](https://assetdigest.com/zara-owner-inditex-sees-early-autumn-sales-perk-up-after-summer-slowdown.md): Inditex, owner of Zara, sees sales rise despite poor summer weather, with profits up 10% and plans for expansion and online initiatives
- [UK’s Boohoo to stop supplying US customers locally](https://assetdigest.com/uks-boohoo-to-stop-supplying-us-customers-locally.md): Boohoo to stop supplying U.S. customers from Pennsylvania site and return to British operations, resulting in a writedown. Explore more now!
- [Services’ grip on UK economy tightens as manufacturing share ebbs further](https://assetdigest.com/services-grip-on-uk-economy-tightens-as-manufacturing-share-ebbs-further.md): Discover how Britain''s economy is changing, with services overtaking manufacturing. Explore the impact of global trends, Brexit, and a London-centric growth.
- [Oil settles near 3-year low on weak demand outlook](https://assetdigest.com/oil-settles-near-3-year-low-on-weak-demand-outlook.md): Read about how OPEC+ revised down demand forecast, affecting prices amid concerns from Tropical Storm Francine. Stay informed on the latest oil market trends.
- [US stocks, dollar defensive, bonds rally as Harris harries Trump](https://assetdigest.com/us-stocks-dollar-defensive-bonds-rally-as-harris-harries-trump.md): US stock futures falter as Harris puts Trump on defensive in debate. Bond prices rally, investors skittish ahead of US inflation data.
- [Etihad Airways plans IPO no earlier than 2025, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/etihad-airways-plans-ipo-no-earlier-than-2025-sources-say.md): Get the latest update on Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways IPO plans and its Journey 2030 strategy to become a global travel hub. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [S&P 500, Nasdaq rise, crude slides as CPI awaits](https://assetdigest.com/sp-500-nasdaq-rise-crude-slides-as-cpi-awaits.md): Stay informed on market trends, upcoming debates, and expected rate cuts with Reuters. Follow the S&P 500 and Nasdaq trajectories as global demand softens.
- [Factbox-How AI features of iPhone and rival smartphones stack up](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-how-ai-features-of-iphone-and-rival-smartphones-stack-up.md): Explore the latest AI-powered features in Apple's iPhone 16 lineup and compare them with Android phone providers like Google, Samsung, and Huawei. Upgrade your smartphone experience today!
- [Banks, energy stocks weigh on European bourses; BMW tumbles](https://assetdigest.com/banks-energy-stocks-weigh-on-european-bourses-bmw-tumbles.md): European equity markets fall as BMV cuts profit outlook due to Chinese market troubles and ECB rate cut looms. Bank stocks and oil sector also slide.
- [Portugal’s government sees growth at 2% in 2024 and 2025](https://assetdigest.com/portugals-government-sees-growth-at-2-in-2024-and-2025.md): Portugal's government anticipates GDP growth in 2024-2025 with budget surpluses, despite increased spending. Learn more from Reuters.
- [FTSE 100 falls on healthcare, energy weakness; cooling wage growth fuels rate cut bets](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-falls-on-healthcare-energy-weakness-cooling-wage-growth-fuels-rate-cut-bets.md): Read about how cooling wage growth in the UK could lead to interest rate cuts by the Bank of England. Stay updated on market trends with Reuters.
- [German bank shares slide, DAX underperforms](https://assetdigest.com/german-bank-shares-slide-dax-underperforms.md): German bank shares plummet as U.S. lender selloff hits European markets. Weakness in German economy raises recession fears amid global slowdown concerns.
- [France withdraws pesto sauce brand after likely cases of botulism](https://assetdigest.com/france-withdraws-pesto-sauce-brand-after-likely-cases-of-botulism.md): Discover the latest on the outbreak of botulism in central France linked to contaminated pesto sauce. Learn about the severity of the disease and the urgent recall measures in place.
- [Boeing delivers 40 jets in August, up 5 from a year ago](https://assetdigest.com/boeing-delivers-40-jets-in-august-up-5-from-a-year-ago.md): Boeing delivered 40 commercial jets in August, up five from the same month in 2023. The U.S. planemaker is increasing production under new CEO Kelly Ortberg.
- [Key events at Nike under CEO John Donahoe](https://assetdigest.com/key-events-at-nike-under-ceo-john-donahoe.md): Nike's virtual annual meeting spotlights CEO John Donahoe's plan to reverse sales decline and push e-commerce growth amid stock slump.
- [OPEC again lowers 2024, 2025 global oil demand growth view](https://assetdigest.com/opec-again-lowers-2024-2025-global-oil-demand-growth-view.md): OPEC reduces its global oil demand growth forecast for 2024, amid challenges faced by OPEC+ in balancing the market and concerns over China's economic woes.
- [Factbox-Which EU member states have introduced temporary border checks?](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-which-eu-member-states-have-introduced-temporary-border-checks.md): Discover how EU countries are reintroducing border checks within the Schengen zone to tackle security threats posed by migrant inflows.
- [Sterling edges up versus dollar and euro after UK data](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-edges-up-versus-dollar-and-euro-after-uk-data.md): Discover how UK labour data is driving sterling up vs. the dollar and the euro. Is the Bank of England on track for interest rate cuts?
- [European shares rise on real estate boost](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-rise-on-real-estate-boost.md): Stay updated on European shares climbing with focus on real estate sector and anticipated ECB rate cut. Follow market cues with key insights from experts.
- [Morning bid: China gloom overshadows Wall Street-led rebound](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-china-gloom-overshadows-wall-street-led-rebound.md): Get the latest on market trends from Rae Wee, including UK pay and job data, Bank of England rate cuts, potential Fed actions, and China trade developments.
- [Italy oyster farmers dream of pearls from warming Mediterranean](https://assetdigest.com/italy-oyster-farmers-dream-of-pearls-from-warming-mediterranean.md): Discover how Italian oyster farmers are adapting to the warming Mediterranean to potentially produce exquisite pearls in European waters.
- [Retail, consumer CEOs see shorter tenures as boards act more quickly](https://assetdigest.com/retail-consumer-ceos-see-shorter-tenures-as-boards-act-more-quickly.md): Discover why top retail and packaged foods CEOs are facing shorter tenures as boards become quicker to act in response to investor pressure.
- [Books in, screens out: some Finnish pupils go back to paper after tech push](https://assetdigest.com/books-in-screens-out-some-finnish-pupils-go-back-to-paper-after-tech-push.md): Discover how the Finnish town of Riihimaki is prioritising pen and paper over digital devices in schools to improve student focus and learning outcomes.
- [Stocks ease in jittery trading; Harris-Trump debate up next](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-ease-in-jittery-trading-harris-trump-debate-up-next.md): Stocks ease in jittery trading; Harris-Trump debate up next
- [Dollar edges down before US inflation data, presidential debate](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-edges-down-before-us-inflation-data-presidential-debate.md): Stay updated on the dollar's movement before the U.S. inflation data and presidential debate. Potential impact on interest rate outlook and forex market.
- [UK pay growth cools, keeping BoE on track for another rate cut](https://assetdigest.com/uk-pay-growth-cools-keeping-boe-on-track-for-another-rate-cut.md): British pay growth slows to a 2-year low with higher employment, keeping Bank of England on track for rate cut by end of year.
- [US dollar regains footing as traders pare bets on big Fed rate cut](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-regains-footing-as-traders-pare-bets-on-big-fed-rate-cut.md): Read about the latest currency market movements and upcoming actions by the Federal Reserve. Stay informed with Reuters!
- [‘Loving and being loved’: UK’s Princess Kate says she is grateful after finishing chemotherapy](https://assetdigest.com/loving-and-being-loved-uks-princess-kate-says-she-is-grateful-after-finishing-chemotherapy.md): Princess Kate, wife of Prince William, shares her journey of completing chemotherapy, emphasizing gratitude and love amidst difficult times.
- [Aldi UK says shoppers trading up as inflation eases](https://assetdigest.com/aldi-uk-says-shoppers-trading-up-as-inflation-eases.md): Aldi UK reports prices lower this summer, with sales up 16% in 2023. Stay ahead with Aldi's unmatched value and premium ranges! Read more.
- [Wall Street follows world stocks higher ahead of central bank actions](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-follows-world-stocks-higher-ahead-of-central-bank-actions.md): U.S. stocks rise as investors eye key data and central bank moves. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq bounce back from recent losses. Fed likely to cut rates next week.
- [Global Mothballs Market Set for Significant Growth as Demand for Effective Pest Control Solutions Increases (2024-2031)](https://assetdigest.com/global-mothballs-market-set-for-significant-growth-as-demand-for-effective-pest-control-solutions-increases-2024-2031.md): Discover the steady rise in demand for eco-friendly mothballs as consumers value pest control and textile preservation.
- [Scandium Alloys Market Set for Strong Growth from 2024 to 2031, Driven by Aerospace, Automotive, and Energy Sectors](https://assetdigest.com/scandium-alloys-market-set-for-strong-growth-from-2024-to-2031-driven-by-aerospace-automotive-and-energy-sectors.md): Explore the rising demand for scandium alloys in aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors. Enhanced strength, reduced weight, and corrosion resistance await!
- [Terephthalaldehyde Market Set for Significant Growth from 2024 to 2031, Driven by Rising Demand in Key Sectors](https://assetdigest.com/terephthalaldehyde-market-set-for-significant-growth-from-2024-to-2031-driven-by-rising-demand-in-key-sectors.md): Discover the booming terephthalaldehyde market projected to expand substantially from 2024 to 2031. Find out how demand from key industries is driving growth.
- [UK retailer John Lewis to bring back 100-year old price pledge](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retailer-john-lewis-to-bring-back-100-year-old-price-pledge.md): John Lewis renews its price guarantee to drive growth, matching competitors' prices. Find out how this move can save you money on quality goods!
- [Maersk says impact from Red Sea attacks continues to intensify](https://assetdigest.com/maersk-says-impact-from-red-sea-attacks-continues-to-intensify.md): Learn how attacks in the Red Sea are impacting global supply chains, causing congestion, delays, and shortages in capacity and equipment.
- [Global Solar Carport Market Set to Grow at CAGR of 4.56% to 4.70% Through 2031](https://assetdigest.com/global-solar-carport-market-set-to-grow-at-cagr-of-4-56-to-4-70-through-2031.md): Explore the rising trend of solar carports and their benefits - from energy savings to environmental impact. Get ahead with sustainable parking solutions.
- [Frozen Potato Products Market to Reach USD 98.01 Billion by 2031, Driven by Growing Demand for Convenience Foods](https://assetdigest.com/frozen-potato-products-market-to-reach-usd-98-01-billion-by-2031-driven-by-growing-demand-for-convenience-foods.md): Discover the booming frozen potato products market, fuelled by convenience, urbanisation, and healthy trends. Reach new heights with our innovative offerings.
- [Industrial Cable Ties Market Set for 4.10% CAGR Growth from 2024 to 2031 Driven by Infrastructure Development and Innovation](https://assetdigest.com/industrial-cable-ties-market-set-for-4-10-cagr-growth-from-2024-to-2031-driven-by-infrastructure-development-and-innovation.md): Discover the projected 4.10% CAGR growth from 2024 to 2031. Find out how cable ties revolutionize cable management for various industries.
- [Global Metal Casting Market Set for Significant Growth from 2024 to 2031, Driven by Rising Demand in Automotive, Aerospace, and Construction Sectors](https://assetdigest.com/global-metal-casting-market-set-for-significant-growth-from-2024-to-2031-driven-by-rising-demand-in-automotive-aerospace-and-construction-sectors.md): Discover the advancements in metal casting technologies driving growth in automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors.
- [EV Sharing Market Set to Surge with 16.19% CAGR Through 2031](https://assetdigest.com/ev-sharing-market-set-to-surge-with-16-19-cagr-through-2031.md): Discover the rapid expansion of the EV sharing market, driven by environmental awareness, government incentives, urbanization, and technological advancements.
- [Citi says 2025 oil prices could average $60/bbl without deeper OPEC+ cuts](https://assetdigest.com/citi-says-2025-oil-prices-could-average-60-bbl-without-deeper-opec-cuts.md): If OPEC+ fails to reduce production, oil prices could drop to $60/bbl due to rising supply and falling demand. Read more insights from Citi.
- [LSEG, Intesa join STOXX Europe 50 as Deutsche Post, Reckitt exit](https://assetdigest.com/lseg-intesa-join-stoxx-europe-50-as-deutsche-post-reckitt-exit.md): Learn about the latest changes in the European blue-chip index with the inclusion of LSEG and Intesa Sanpaolo and the removal of Deutsche Post and Reckitt.
- [South Africa’s SPAR sells Polish business to Specjal](https://assetdigest.com/south-africas-spar-sells-polish-business-to-specjal.md): Read about SPAR's strategic move to sell its loss-making business in Poland, providing clarity for investors and employees. Learn more here.
- [German government agrees proposals for tax relief on EVs](https://assetdigest.com/german-government-agrees-proposals-for-tax-relief-on-evs.md): Chancellor Olaf Scholz's cabinet approved a plan for companies to deduct up to 40% of newly purchased EVs from their tax bill, aiming to boost EV uptake in Europe's largest economy.
- [Food Allergen Testing Market Expands with a 5.56% CAGR, Forecasted to Hit USD 1.43 Billion by 2031](https://assetdigest.com/food-allergen-testing-market-expands-with-a-5-56-cagr-forecasted-to-hit-usd-1-43-billion-by-2031.md): Discover how the food allergen testing market is projected to reach over USD 1433.08 Million by 2031, driven by rising food allergies and stringent regulations.
- [Global Algaculture Market Set to Surge to $14.14 Billion by 2031, Driven by Rising Demand for Sustainable Food and Feed Solutions](https://assetdigest.com/global-algaculture-market-set-to-surge-to-14-14-billion-by-2031-driven-by-rising-demand-for-sustainable-food-and-feed-solutions.md): Explore the booming algaculture market, driven by eco-friendly demand and innovative technologies. Find out how algae farming is shaping a sustainable future.
- [Global Cloud Computing Market to Surge to $1946.2 Billion by 2031 with a Robust 15.4% CAGR](https://assetdigest.com/global-cloud-computing-market-to-surge-to-1946-2-billion-by-2031-with-a-robust-15-4-cagr.md): Discover the latest trends in cloud computing in the education sector, driven by digital transformation, e-learning adoption, and government initiatives.
- [Defence Cyber Security Market to Soar to USD 63.38 Billion by 2031, Driven by Rising Threats and National Security Priorities](https://assetdigest.com/defence-cyber-security-market-to-soar-to-usd-63-38-billion-by-2031-driven-by-rising-threats-and-national-security-priorities.md): Discover the robust expansion of the Defence Cyber Security market, driven by increasing cyber threats, technological advancements, and government initiatives.
- [Cryogenic Temperature Controller Market Set for Significant Growth with Projected CAGR of X% Through 2031](https://assetdigest.com/cryogenic-temperature-controller-market-set-for-significant-growth-with-projected-cagr-of-x-through-2031.md): Discover the expanding demand for precise temperature control in healthcare, energy, aerospace, and more with a projected CAGR of X% by 2031.
- [Germany plans to reduce Commerzbank stake as stability restored](https://assetdigest.com/germany-plans-to-reduce-commerzbank-stake-as-stability-restored.md): Germany plans to decrease its 16.5% stake in Commerzbank worth $2.87 billion as the bank bounces back from global financial crisis rescue, boosting profits.
- [AI likely to weigh on oil prices over the next decade, Goldman says](https://assetdigest.com/ai-likely-to-weigh-on-oil-prices-over-the-next-decade-goldman-says.md): Goldman Sachs predicts AI could lower oil prices by $5/bbl by improving logistics and resource allocation, potentially decreasing profits for OPEC+.
- [Dollar rises as traders eye data-heavy week; yen strengthens](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-rises-as-traders-eye-data-heavy-week-yen-strengthens.md): Investor focus on U.S. payrolls report for Fed rate cut clues. Markets pricing 63% chance of 25-bps cut in September. Euro 0.3% lower at $1.1043.
- [Malaysia central bank to hold rates at 3.0% until at least 2026: Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/malaysia-central-bank-to-hold-rates-at-3-0-until-at-least-2026-reuters-poll.md): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will keep its key interest rate steady through 2025, signaling robust growth and stable inflation. Economists predict rates to remain unchanged, with the Malaysian ringgit strengthening.
- [Tennis-Draper carries British hopes into U.S. Open quarters](https://assetdigest.com/tennis-draper-carries-british-hopes-into-u-s-open-quarters.md): 22-year-old British player Jack Draper dominates in straight sets, echoes mentor Andy Murray's success. A rising star to watch in the tournament.
- [Summery weather helps boost UK consumer spending, surveys show](https://assetdigest.com/summery-weather-helps-boost-uk-consumer-spending-surveys-show.md): Survey data reveals a 1.0% increase in consumer spending on food and drink in the UK, signaling solid economic growth and potential for expansion in 2024.
- [French finance ministry warns deficit at risk on tax shortfall-media](https://assetdigest.com/french-finance-ministry-warns-deficit-at-risk-on-tax-shortfall-media.md): French media reports a potential 5.6% deficit, challenging France's deficit target. President Macron under pressure as budget situation worsens.
- [Oil edges higher as halted Libyan exports balance expected OPEC+ supply boost](https://assetdigest.com/oil-edges-higher-as-halted-libyan-exports-balance-expected-opec-supply-boost.md): Get the latest updates on oil prices as Libyan exports remain halted and OPEC+ production concerns ease. Stay informed with Reuters' analysis.
- [BMW worldwide recalling Mini Cooper SE electric models, company says](https://assetdigest.com/bmw-worldwide-recalling-mini-cooper-se-electric-models-company-says.md): German automaker BMW is recalling electric Mini Cooper SE vehicles worldwide due to battery problems. Take action to ensure safety and prevent potential vehicle fires.
- [Oil extends losses on weak China data, prospect of higher OPEC+ supply](https://assetdigest.com/oil-extends-losses-on-weak-china-data-prospect-of-higher-opec-supply.md): Expectations of increased OPEC+ production in October cause oil prices to fall. Concerns over demand in China and the U.S. add to the pressure.
- [Exclusive-Intel CEO to pitch board on plans to shed assets, cut costs, source says](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-intel-ceo-to-pitch-board-on-plans-to-shed-assets-cut-costs-source-says.md): Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger and execs to present plan to slash costs and restructure. Get details on proposed changes to boost chipmaker's fortunes.
- [Intel rises as report of chipmaker exploring options cheers glum investors](https://assetdigest.com/intel-rises-as-report-of-chipmaker-exploring-options-cheers-glum-investors.md): Explore Intel''s potential options including splitting its business, scrapping factory projects, and more. Market value set to rise by more than $4 billion
- [Oil prices face pressure from slow China demand and inventory rise – Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-face-pressure-from-slow-china-demand-and-inventory-rise-reuters-poll.md): Discover the latest analysis on oil prices for 2024, as experts predict a fourth straight cut in forecasts, with insights on factors affecting the market.
- [Sunk superyacht likely to cost insurers at least $150 million, experts say](https://assetdigest.com/sunk-superyacht-likely-to-cost-insurers-at-least-150-million-experts-say.md): Insurers face hefty payout after $40 million superyacht sinks, killing tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six others. Get the latest updates on the investigation.
- [US dollar gains as inflation data backs smaller Fed cut](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-gains-as-inflation-data-backs-smaller-fed-cut.md): Get the latest update on the US dollar as it gained after key inflation data. Expectations of a smaller Fed rate cut likely ahead.
- [Samsung shows interest in Nokia mobile networks assets, Bloomberg News reports](https://assetdigest.com/samsung-shows-interest-in-nokia-mobile-networks-assets-bloomberg-news-reports.md): Nokia explores options to divest its mobile networks business valued at $10 billion, drawing interest from Samsung to gain scale in radio access networks.
- [World stocks end turbulent month higher as U.S. inflation data looms](https://assetdigest.com/world-stocks-end-turbulent-month-higher-as-u-s-inflation-data-looms.md): Get the latest update on global stock markets. U.S. growth data boosts stocks despite early August sell-off. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [Lowest euro zone inflation in 3 years sets up ECB for cut](https://assetdigest.com/lowest-euro-zone-inflation-in-3-years-sets-up-ecb-for-cut.md): Inflation in euro zone fell to 2.2% in August, lowest since 2021. ECB likely to cut rates further next month despite Olympics-driven surge in services prices.
- [Exclusive-Amazon turns to Anthropic’s Claude for Alexa AI revamp](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-amazon-turns-to-anthropics-claude-for-alexa-ai-revamp.md): Amazon to release a revamped Alexa in October, using powerful generative AI from Anthropic's Claude to improve response time and performance.
- [UK film investors aim to revive studio plan amid push for growth](https://assetdigest.com/uk-film-investors-aim-to-revive-studio-plan-amid-push-for-growth.md): Marlow Film Studios announces plan to appeal after rejection of major British film studio project in BuMarlow Film Studios battles rejection for proposed new major UK film studio. Backed by renowned directors, project promises 4,000 jobs and economic growth.ckinghamshire. 4,000 jobs at stake.
- [German inflation falls to 2.0% in August, aiding ECB rate cuts](https://assetdigest.com/german-inflation-falls-to-2-0-in-august-aiding-ecb-rate-cuts.md): Discover how German inflation dropped to its lowest level in over 3 years, impacting interest rate decisions and economic outlook in the eurozone.
- [Uber invests in UK startup Wayve to speed up self-driving projects](https://assetdigest.com/uber-invests-in-uk-startup-wayve-to-speed-up-self-driving-projects.md): Uber teams up with Wayve to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles with 'Embodied AI' technology. Level 2 and Level 3 systems planned.
- [Flutter says it will appeal $330 million Georgia ruling](https://assetdigest.com/flutter-says-it-will-appeal-330-million-georgia-ruling.md): Irish betting giant Flutter Entertainment plans to appeal a $330 million ruling against itself and partner Spribe in a trademark case in Georgia.
- [UK’s Sainsbury’s agrees deal to acquire 10 Homebase stores](https://assetdigest.com/uks-sainsburys-agrees-deal-to-acquire-10-homebase-stores.md): Sainsbury's to convert 10 Homebase stores into supermarkets, increasing coverage across England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. 1,000 new jobs created.
- [Analysis-Sterling’s stunning rally keeps twitchy currency markets on edge](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-sterlings-stunning-rally-keeps-twitchy-currency-markets-on-edge.md): Sterling has surged to $1.32 against the dollar, driven by speculation on interest rates. Analysts caution on potential market turmoil and volatility ahead.
- [Europe shrugs off Nvidia chill to eye record high](https://assetdigest.com/europe-shrugs-off-nvidia-chill-to-eye-record-high.md): Discover how global shares climbed despite Nvidia's results, with oil prices bouncing back. Stay updated on the latest market trends with Reuters.
- [Analysis-UK reshapes its AI strategy under pressure to cut costs](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-uk-reshapes-its-ai-strategy-under-pressure-to-cut-costs.md): Labour government in the UK prioritises public sector AI adoption over industry investment in a cost-cutting move. Stay informed with the latest developments.
- [Nvidia’s rally takes a break after forecasts leave investors nonplussed](https://assetdigest.com/nvidias-rally-takes-a-break-after-forecasts-leave-investors-nonplussed.md): Investors remain confident as Nvidia predicts increased production of next-gen chips, lifting shares of chip giants like Broadcom and AMD.
- [EU new car sales flat in July as battery-electric slumps, industry body ACEA says](https://assetdigest.com/eu-new-car-sales-flat-in-july-as-battery-electric-slumps-industry-body-acea-says.md): New car sales in the EU rose 0.2% in July, but battery-electric vehicles lost market share. Hybrid-electric cars sales jumped 25.7%.
- [Iliad meets goal to become Europe’s 5th largest telecoms operator](https://assetdigest.com/iliad-meets-goal-to-become-europes-5th-largest-telecoms-operator.md): France's Iliad achieves goal of becoming Europe's fifth largest telecoms operator with 50 million total subscribers in 2024. CEO aims to expand further.
- [Aluminium giant Rusal’s first-half profit jumps 42% on strong prices, deliveries](https://assetdigest.com/aluminium-giant-rusals-first-half-profit-jumps-42-on-strong-prices-deliveries.md): Discover how Russian aluminium giant Rusal increased production and profits despite Western sanctions fallout. Shipments to China touch record levels.
- [HP forecasts downbeat profit as weak PC market, competition weigh](https://assetdigest.com/hp-forecasts-downbeat-profit-as-weak-pc-market-competition-weigh.md): HP expects commercial PC momentum to continue, but slower recovery in the print market. CEO mentions tough competition. Share repurchase authorization increased to $10 billion.
- [Maersk says ocean shipping’s zero-emissions push needs government support](https://assetdigest.com/maersk-says-ocean-shippings-zero-emissions-push-needs-government-support.md): Find out how Maersk's Alette made history but faced challenges with green fuel availability, highlighting the need for more sustainable shipping practices.
- [Cybercrime and sabotage cost German firms $300 billion in past year](https://assetdigest.com/cybercrime-and-sabotage-cost-german-firms-300-billion-in-past-year.md): Protect your business from cyberattacks! Find out how German companies spent 267 billion euros on cybercrime in the past year. Learn more now.A survey by Bitkom reveals cybercrime has cost German companies around 267 billion euros in the past year, with 90% expecting more attacks.
- [US dollar advances on month-end demand; focus on economic data](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-advances-on-month-end-demand-focus-on-economic-data.md): The U.S. dollar gained on Wednesday due to month-end buying and technical factors after recent declines that pushed it to its weakest in more than a year
- [Lego outperforms toy market with robust sales in Europe and North America](https://assetdigest.com/lego-outperforms-toy-market-with-robust-sales-in-europe-and-north-america.md): Lego's sales outpace the toy market in Europe and North America, with 13% growth in H1, contrasting rivals like Mattel and Hasbro. CEO forecasts double-digit growth for 2024.
- [Hyundai Motor targets 30% rise in sales by 2030 as it doubles hybrid lineup](https://assetdigest.com/hyundai-motor-targets-30-rise-in-sales-by-2030-as-it-doubles-hybrid-lineup.md): Hyundai aims to increase global sales by 30% and expand hybrid lineup to counter EV slowdown. Analysts anticipate higher shareholder return policy.
- [Social media platform X back up after brief outage, Downdetector shows](https://assetdigest.com/social-media-platform-x-back-up-after-brief-outage-downdetector-shows.md): Stay updated on the latest outage news with less than 500 reports in the U.S. Get the latest details on X's outage and its impact.
- [Apple cuts about 100 digital services jobs, Bloomberg News reports](https://assetdigest.com/apple-cuts-about-100-digital-services-jobs-bloomberg-news-reports.md): Read why Apple Inc eliminated about 100 jobs in digital services group, including roles in Apple News, in response to shifting priorities and headwinds in China.
- [HMD launches Barbie phone in partnership with Mattel](https://assetdigest.com/hmd-launches-barbie-phone-in-partnership-with-mattel.md): The HMD Barbie Phone, a retro design pink flip phone, priced at 99 pounds with unique features. Available through Vodafone and Argos in the UK.
- [Currencies trade in tight range as market awaits more U.S. rate cues](https://assetdigest.com/currencies-trade-in-tight-range-as-market-awaits-more-u-s-rate-cues.md): Stay informed on the latest forex market moves, with sterling at multi-year highs and Fed interest rate cut expectations. Don't miss out on key updates!
- [Oil rebounds as geopolitics, demand concerns whipsaw investors](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rebounds-as-geopolitics-demand-concerns-whipsaw-investors.md): Stay up-to-date on the latest oil market news. Get insights on supply concerns from Libya, Middle East tensions, and global fuel demand fluctuations.
- [Climate campaigners take EU to court over 2030 emissions-cutting rules](https://assetdigest.com/climate-campaigners-take-eu-to-court-over-2030-emissions-cutting-rules.md): Environmental campaigners challenge EU emissions rules for 2030 in court, seeking stronger climate policy to meet Paris Agreement goals. Stay updated.
- [US dollar weakens, sterling hits more two-year high](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-weakens-sterling-hits-more-two-year-high.md): Sterling rises as investors anticipate US interest rate cuts, boosting pound against dollar. Possible 50-bps cut discussed for Fed's September meeting.
- [Exclusive-Intel board member quit after differences over chipmaker’s revival plan](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-intel-board-member-quit-after-differences-over-chipmakers-revival-plan.md): Learn about the resignation of a high-profile Intel board member due to disagreements on workforce, culture, and AI strategy. Stay informed.
- [Analysis-Korea’s birth rate drive struggles to sway ‘YOLO’ generation](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-koreas-birth-rate-drive-struggles-to-sway-yolo-generation.md): Learn why South Korea's youth prioritizes spending on fashion and travel over starting families, contributing to the lowest birth rate worldwide. Find out more here.
- [Suspected mpox case at Brazilian airport likely chickenpox, hospital says](https://assetdigest.com/suspected-mpox-case-at-brazilian-airport-likely-chickenpox-hospital-says.md): Stay informed about the latest health news from Sao Paulo airport. Are you at risk? Learn more about the situation here!
- [UK shop prices dip for first time in nearly 3 years, survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-shop-prices-dip-for-first-time-in-nearly-3-years-survey-shows.md): Shop prices in the UK dropped by 0.3% in August, driven by summer sales of clothing and household goods. Find out more about the latest retail trends.
- [Safe-haven yen, US dollar rally on escalating Middle East tension](https://assetdigest.com/safe-haven-yen-us-dollar-rally-on-escalating-middle-east-tension.md): The dollar gains as Israel-Lebanon conflict impacts markets. Yen and Swiss franc also strengthen. Analysts eye U.S. interest rate cut.
- [Shell to shut-in portions of Louisiana Zydeco oil pipeline for maintenance](https://assetdigest.com/shell-to-shut-in-portions-of-louisiana-zydeco-oil-pipeline-for-maintenance.md): Shell plans to shut-in portions of the Zydeco pipeline system for maintenance, reducing light crude supply to Louisiana from Sept 24-27. Learn more!
- [Analysis-Astronauts’ plight piles pressure on Boeing’s struggling space unit](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-astronauts-plight-piles-pressure-on-boeings-struggling-space-unit.md): Despite setbacks, NASA remains committed to Boeing's Starliner capsule. Analysts question its profitability as future mission plans remain uncertain.
- [Chip stocks slip, keeping European shares muted ahead of data-heavy week](https://assetdigest.com/chip-stocks-slip-keeping-european-shares-muted-ahead-of-data-heavy-week.md): Get the latest updates on European shares and semiconductor stocks from Reuters. Investors watch key data releases for clues on economic policy.
- [Aviation regulators press for global efforts to tackle turbulence](https://assetdigest.com/aviation-regulators-press-for-global-efforts-to-tackle-turbulence.md): Recent incidents drive calls for improved forecasting as turbulence remains top cause of accidents. Experts warn climate change could worsen incidents.
- [Pay gap between bosses and ordinary workers widens in Switzerland](https://assetdigest.com/pay-gap-between-bosses-and-ordinary-workers-widens-in-switzerland.md): Study finds highest-paid Swiss managers earn 143 times more than lowest-paid workers. UBS CEO criticized for 2023 compensation. Inequality continues to rise.
- [Stocks edge lower, oil jumps on supply concerns over Mideast, Libya](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-edge-lower-oil-jumps-on-supply-concerns-over-mideast-libya.md): Global equity markets drop as tensions escalate in the Middle East and markets anticipate U.S. interest rate cuts. Oil prices spike on supply disruption fears.
- [Nvidia Q2 sales likely to double, even a slight miss may hurt shares](https://assetdigest.com/nvidia-q2-sales-likely-to-double-even-a-slight-miss-may-hurt-shares.md): Learn about Nvidia's soaring revenue, Wall Street expectations, and the potential impact on the AI market. Don't miss out on the latest updates!
- [Meyer Burger halts solar plant in Colorado, plans restructuring](https://assetdigest.com/meyer-burger-halts-solar-plant-in-colorado-plans-restructuring.md): Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger announced restructuring measures, suspends plant in Colorado, redirects focus to Arizona module production facility.
- [Analysis-Darkening global outlook, central bank pivots signal more turbulence](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-darkening-global-outlook-central-bank-pivots-signal-more-turbulence.md): Growing signs of lackluster growth anDiscover insights from global policymakers at the U.S. Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole conference on the changing trajectory of monetary policy and risks to the job market. emerging risks overshadow central banks' push for rate cuts at Fed's Jackson Hole conference.
- [Asia shares hesitate and dollar dips; oil gains](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-hesitate-and-dollar-dips-oil-gains.md): Stay informed with expert analysis on current global economic trends, including rate cuts, oil supply disruptions, and expectations for Nvidia earnings. Don't miss out!
- [Dollar sinks vs yen, hovers near 2-1/2-year low to sterling on dovish Fed shift](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-sinks-vs-yen-hovers-near-2-1-2-year-low-to-sterling-on-dovish-fed-shift.md): Learn why the dollar hit a three-week low vs. yen as Fed Chair Powell's dovish tone contrasted with the BOJ's hawkish stance. Stay informed on currency news!
- [Australian employees now have the right to ignore work emails, calls after hours](https://assetdigest.com/australian-employees-now-have-the-right-to-ignore-work-emails-calls-after-hours.md): Australian employees can now ignore work messages outside of work hours thanks to a new law. Learn how this 'right to disconnect' can benefit your work-life balance.
- [Cricket-England’s Wood ruled out of Sri Lanka series](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-englands-wood-ruled-out-of-sri-lanka-series.md): England fast bowler Mark Wood out with thigh injury, replaced by left-arm seamer Josh Hull for remaining test matches against Sri Lanka. Get the latest updates here!
- [Floods kill 13 in Indonesia’s North Maluku, two injured](https://assetdigest.com/floods-kill-13-in-indonesias-north-maluku-two-injured.md): Thirteen killed and two injured as heavy rain triggers floods in Ternate city. Stay vigilant as BNPB warns of more rain ahead.
- [BHP’s return to Argentina marks new hope for untapped copper mines](https://assetdigest.com/bhps-return-to-argentina-marks-new-hope-for-untapped-copper-mines.md): Discover how Argentina's new RIGI regime is attracting major players like BHP, opening doors for copper mining growth amid economic challenges.
- [Oil up over 1% but set to end week down on demand concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-up-over-1-but-set-to-end-week-down-on-demand-concerns.md): Stay updated on the latest oil market trends. Weak U.S. employment data and ceasefire talks in Gaza impacting oil prices. Find out more.
- [Iceland sees string of volcanic eruptions](https://assetdigest.com/iceland-sees-string-of-volcanic-eruptions.md): Discover the timeline of recent volcanic eruptions on Reykjanes peninsula, with stunning lava fountains, smoke, and fissures spewing molten rock.
- [Extreme weather and geopolitics to send UK energy bills up 10%](https://assetdigest.com/extreme-weather-and-geopolitics-to-send-uk-energy-bills-up-10.md): Ofgem increases price cap on household energy bills by 10%, attributing the rise to international events and conflicts impacting the global gas market. Learn more.
- [UK regulator says Thames Water commits to remedies after licence breach](https://assetdigest.com/uk-regulator-says-thames-water-commits-to-remedies-after-licence-breach.md): Britain's water regulator confirms implementation of commitments by Thames Water to rectify license violation after credit rating loss.
- [HSBC looks to double UK wealth business as banks target ‘mass affluent’](https://assetdigest.com/hsbc-looks-to-double-uk-wealth-business-as-banks-target-mass-affluent.md): Learn how HSBC plans to reach 100 billion pounds in assets under management in the UK by targeting the 'mass affluent' market through international connectivity and strategic hiring.
- [Nestle replaces CEO Schneider with company veteran Freixe](https://assetdigest.com/nestle-replaces-ceo-schneider-with-company-veteran-freixe.md): Nestle replaces CEO Mark Schneider with company veteran, Laurent Freixe, to focus on core activities and rebuilding market share amidst struggles in recent years.
- [Oil set to end week lower on demand concerns, easing supply woes](https://assetdigest.com/oil-set-to-end-week-lower-on-demand-concerns-easing-supply-woes.md): Keep updated on oil prices and market trends, as latest data on U.S. employment and ceasefire talks in Gaza impact supply and demand concerns. ANZ analysts offer insights.
- [Dollar rebounds against euro before Powell speech](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-rebounds-against-euro-before-powell-speech.md): Follow the latest news on the dollar's rebound against the euro and the impact of Fed Chair Powell's upcoming speech on rate cut expectations.
- [European stocks rise on rate cut hopes, healthcare sector hits record high](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-rise-on-rate-cut-hopes-healthcare-sector-hits-record-high.md): Europe's STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% with healthcare and retail leading. News on interest rate cuts boosts investor sentiment. Read more here.
- [As Modi visits Poland, PM Tusk eyes stronger defence industry ties with India](https://assetdigest.com/as-modi-visits-poland-pm-tusk-eyes-stronger-defence-industry-ties-with-india.md): Discover how Poland and India are enhancing their cooperation in the defense industry to benefit from India's modernization efforts and diversification from Russian suppliers.
- [UK businesses report more growth momentum in August](https://assetdigest.com/uk-businesses-report-more-growth-momentum-in-august.md): Read about the latest survey showing business activity speeding up in the UK. Get insights into cost pressures and growth momentum for the second half of 2024.
- [Analysis-Euro, now a safer bet, emerges a winner from market turmoil](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-euro-now-a-safer-bet-emerges-a-winner-from-market-turmoil.md): Learn how the euro's recent gains against the dollar are impacting global currency markets and what future trends may indicate for traders.
- [Bank of England to deliver one more rate cut this year, economists say: Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-to-deliver-one-more-rate-cut-this-year-economists-say-reuters-poll.md): Majority of economists expect a rate reduction in November due to above-target inflation. BoE Governor emphasises cautious approach. Stay informed!
- [Wall Street muted as investors look to Fed after stocks recovery](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-muted-as-investors-look-to-fed-after-stocks-recovery-2.md): Stay updated on the latest market trends as global shares pause near record highs. Prepare for potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
- [Wall Street stocks, dollar subdued as Fed readies rate cuts](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-stocks-dollar-subdued-as-fed-readies-rate-cuts.md): Stay updated with the latest on stock and currency market movements after Federal Reserve minutes hint at upcoming interest rate cuts. Learn more now.
- [UK factory orders fall again but by less than in July, CBI survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-factory-orders-fall-again-but-by-less-than-in-july-cbi-survey-shows.md): British factory orders fell again in August at a less severe pace than in July, according to a CBI survey. Little sign of sustained recovery for manufacturing sector.
- [Miner Sibanye gets 500 million euros financing to complete Finland lithium project](https://assetdigest.com/miner-sibanye-gets-500-million-euros-financing-to-complete-finland-lithium-project.md): Sibanye Stillwater diversifies into battery metals with European lenders backing Keliber project in partnership with Finnish Minerals Group.
- [Siemens picks Toyota’s Vanderlande as buyer for logistics unit, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-picks-toyotas-vanderlande-as-buyer-for-logistics-unit-sources-say.md): Poland's biggest bank, PKO BP, reports a 4x increase in Q2 net profit, driven by strong core performance and lower provisions for Swiss franc loans.
- [Germany seizes almost 250,000 euros in cash in crypto ATM sting](https://assetdigest.com/germany-seizes-almost-250000-euros-in-cash-in-crypto-atm-sting.md): BaFin statement reveals 13 machines operating without permits, posing money-laundering risk. ATMs located in 35 different spots. Law enforcement and Bundesbank involved.
- [Poland’s top lender PKO BP Q2 profit quadruples on core business, low provisions](https://assetdigest.com/polands-top-lender-pko-bp-q2-profit-quadruples-on-core-business-low-provisions.md): Poland's largest bank PKO BP reports a fourfold increase in second-quarter net profit, exceeding market forecasts, driven by robust core business performance and lower provisions for Swiss franc mortgage loans.
- [Wall Street muted as investors look to Fed after stocks recovery](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-muted-as-investors-look-to-fed-after-stocks-recovery.md): Stocks saw minimal movement following recent highs as markets anticipate interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve.
- [Britain’s insurers told to demonstrate better value for customers](https://assetdigest.com/britains-insurers-told-to-demonstrate-better-value-for-customers.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Some of Britain’s insurers are still unable to show they provide good outcomes for consumers, the country’s financial watchdog said ..
- [Sun and holidays boost UK supermarket spending but Asda struggles, says NIQ](https://assetdigest.com/sun-and-holidays-boost-uk-supermarket-spending-but-asda-struggles-says-niq.md): Discover how UK supermarkets are thriving in the summer heat, with Asda facing challenges. Sales spike in ice cream, mineral water, soft drinks, suncare, and more.
- [Britain’s Waitrose to invest $1.3 billion in stores over three years](https://assetdigest.com/britains-waitrose-to-invest-1-3-billion-in-stores-over-three-years.md): Waitrose plans to open 100 new shops, investing in meat, fish counters, wine selection, and more to differentiate from competitors.
- [Stock rebound wanes as investors await US job data, Fed](https://assetdigest.com/stock-rebound-wanes-as-investors-await-us-job-data-fed.md): Stay updated with the latest Asian share market news as world stocks take a breather. Follow for insights on bond yields, US economic data, and interest rate cuts.
- [EV startup Rivian’s production chief joins Stellantis](https://assetdigest.com/ev-startup-rivians-production-chief-joins-stellantis.md): Discover why Tim Fallon is leaving Rivian for Stellantis amid their upcoming launch of battery-powered cars. Learn more about Rivian's shifts in leadership.
- [UK employer pay awards soften in three months to July, Brightmine survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-employer-pay-awards-soften-in-three-months-to-july-brightmine-survey-shows.md): Find out why pay awards by British employers are decreasing as wage growth slows, according to a recent Brightmine survey and industry experts.
- [Morning Bid: Jobs in focus after the rebound](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-jobs-in-focus-after-the-rebound.md): Get the latest on market recovery, Japanese yen at 145.5 per dollar, Walmart selling JD.com stake, US labor data revisions, & Fed minutes update.
- [Dollar slumps ahead of payrolls revisions, Powell speech](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-slumps-ahead-of-payrolls-revisions-powell-speech.md): Investors await U.S. payrolls revisions and Fed Chair Powell's speech at Jackson Hole. Speculations on job market, interest rate cuts, and the dollar index.
- [Morning Bid: S&P 500 hunting cloud nine](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-sp-500-hunting-cloud-nine.md): Stay informed on U.S. and global market trends with Alun John. S&P 500 on 8-day rally. Economic optimism on the rise. Keep an eye on geopolitical events.
- [StanChart makes three executive changes in Europe, Asia transaction banking business](https://assetdigest.com/stanchart-makes-three-executive-changes-in-europe-asia-transaction-banking-business.md): (Reuters) – Asia-focussed lender Standard Chartered (StanChart) announced three senior executive changes in its transaction banking business on Tuesday. An..
- [Seven & i shares give up some gains after Couche-Tard bid](https://assetdigest.com/seven-i-shares-give-up-some-gains-after-couche-tard-bid.md): Seven & i Holdings shares dropped 7% after news of a takeover proposal from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard. What does this mean for the company's future?
- [Europe’s Jupiter probe to stage daring lunar-Earth fly-by](https://assetdigest.com/europes-jupiter-probe-to-stage-daring-lunar-earth-fly-by.md): Learn how European scientists are navigating the solar system in the first-ever double slingshot maneuver to guide the JUICE probe towards Jupiter, utilizing the Moon and Earth's gravity for a shortcut. Exciting space exploration ahead!
- [Morning Bid: Greenback in the red as Jackson Hole looms](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-greenback-in-the-red-as-jackson-hole-looms.md): Get the latest insights on market volatility, Fed policy outlook, and currency movements. Don't miss out on key developments shaping the financial landscape.
- [Analysis-Package deals make a comeback as sun seekers count the cost](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-package-deals-make-a-comeback-as-sun-seekers-count-the-cost.md): Discover why sun seekers are flocking to all-inclusive package holidays in Europe, driven by soaring prices and the ease of fixed upfront costs.
- [Oil prices fall on China demand fears, focus on Mideast talks](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-fall-on-china-demand-fears-focus-on-mideast-talks.md): Stay updated on the latest developments in the oil market as concerns about China's demand and Middle East tensions impact prices. Get the insights here.
- [Thai Q2 GDP beats forecast, but policy uncertainty clouds outlook](https://assetdigest.com/thai-q2-gdp-beats-forecast-but-policy-uncertainty-clouds-outlook.md): Thailand's GDP growth of 2.3% in second quarter driven by consumption, tourism, and exports. Analysts predict slowdown due to policy uncertainty.
- [Yen jumps as bets for dovish Fed pressures dollar](https://assetdigest.com/yen-jumps-as-bets-for-dovish-fed-pressures-dollar.md): Experts predict a dovish stance at the Fed's July meeting, causing USD to weaken against JPY. Stay updated on upcoming events affecting currency movements.
- [UK estate agents report more buyer interest after BoE rate cut](https://assetdigest.com/uk-estate-agents-report-more-buyer-interest-after-boe-rate-cut.md): British estate agents have seen a pick-up in demand from buyers since the Bank of England's decision Aug. 1 to begin cutting interest rates from a 16-year high
- [Oil falls over 1% as investors worry about China demand outlook](https://assetdigest.com/oil-falls-over-1-as-investors-worry-about-china-demand-outlook.md): Brent crude hovers just below $80/barrel. Slowing growth in China and OPEC demand forecast cuts weigh on market sentiment. Stay updated with Reuters.
- [Fortnite returns on iPhones in EU, globally on Android](https://assetdigest.com/fortnite-returns-on-iphones-in-eu-globally-on-android.md): Epic Games launches Fortnite on iPhones and Android, overcoming legal hurdles. Get the popular battle royale game now for mobile and join the action!
- [Global stocks poised for weekly gains after slew of US data](https://assetdigest.com/global-stocks-poised-for-weekly-gains-after-slew-of-us-data.md): U.S. and global shares climb on positive economic data, soothing recession concerns. Stocks poised for weekly gains after sharp market turnaround.
- [Dollar softens, yen set for weekly fall as US recession worries fade](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-softens-yen-set-for-weekly-fall-as-us-recession-worries-fade.md): Find out how softer U.S. housing numbers are affecting the dollar vs. yen and other currencies. Stay informed for potential Fed interest-rate cuts.
- [Morning Bid: With US economy humming, a quarter point will do](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-with-us-economy-humming-a-quarter-point-will-do.md): Get the latest insights on the state of the economy and market trends. From potential rate cuts to economic updates, stay informed with Mike Dolan.
- [STOXX 600 set for best week in more than 3 months on US rate cut hopes](https://assetdigest.com/stoxx-600-set-for-best-week-in-more-than-3-months-on-us-rate-cut-hopes.md): (Reuters) – European shares opened higher for the fourth straight session on Friday as upbeat risk sentiment prevailed across global markets and investors ..
- [COFFEE, PLANET & US 2024: Advancing Sustainability in the Coffee Industry](https://assetdigest.com/coffee-planet-us-2024-advancing-sustainability-in-the-coffee-industry.md): Discover the highlights of C.P.U. 2024 event, driving sustainability in coffee production with MONO Origine movement for ethical and conscious consumption.
- [WHO confirms first case of new mpox strain outside Africa as outbreak spreads](https://assetdigest.com/who-confirms-first-case-of-new-mpox-strain-outside-africa-as-outbreak-spreads.md): Global health officials confirm case of new mpox virus strain in Sweden, linked to African outbreak. Expert warns of potential international spread.
- [Japanese stocks head for best week in 4 years as fading growth fears lift markets](https://assetdigest.com/japanese-stocks-head-for-best-week-in-4-years-as-fading-growth-fears-lift-markets.md): Positive risk sentiment from Wall Street spills over to Asia markets. U.S. data allays recession fears, boosting market confidence and pushing back rate cut expectations.
- [Stocks gain, Treasury yields jump as US retail data reassures](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-gain-treasury-yields-jump-as-us-retail-data-reassures.md): World stocks up after U.S. retail sales beat expectations, boosting investor confidence. Fed may cut rates by 25 bps in September, easing recession fears.
- [Rallying-World rally championship promoter explores $550 million sale, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/rallying-world-rally-championship-promoter-explores-550-million-sale-sources-say.md): Red Bull and KW 25 looking to sell WRC Promoter GmbH, aiming for valuation of up to 500 million euros. Potential sale in works as per sources.
- [Google launches enhanced Pixel phones in bid to leverage AI tech](https://assetdigest.com/google-launches-enhanced-pixel-phones-in-bid-to-leverage-ai-tech.md): Discover the latest Google Pixel smartphones with enhanced AI technology features, including Gemini chatbot integration and advanced search capabilities.
- [Morning Bid: US clears inflation decks, NZ cut surprises](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-us-clears-inflation-decks-nz-cut-surprises.md): Get the latest on US and global markets, as disinflation and central bank rate cuts drive stock and bond rallies. Fed easing likely with positive CPI update.
- [Semi-Trailer Market Surges to USD 53.25 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 5.45% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/semi-trailer-market-surges-to-usd-53-25-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-5-45-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover the projected 5.45% CAGR growth of the Semi-Trailer Market from 2024-2031. Learn how logistics demand and tech advancements drive this market.
- [SCADA Oil And Gas Market Surges to USD 7.02 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 5.6% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/scada-oil-and-gas-market-surges-to-usd-7-02-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-5-6-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover the projected 5.6% CAGR growth in the Global SCADA Oil And Gas Market, driven by real-time data monitoring, automation, and pipeline investments.
- [Social Media Analytics Market Surges to USD 46.49 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 25.43% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/social-media-analytics-market-surges-to-usd-46-49-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-25-43-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover the projected 25.43% CAGR growth in the Social Media Analytics Market from 2024 to 2031. Download the PDF Brochure for key insights and trends.
- [Tax Management Software Market Surges to USD 49.79 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 11.17% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/tax-management-software-market-surges-to-usd-49-79-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-11-17-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover key insights on the Tax Management Software Market's projected CAGR of 11.17%, reaching USD 49.79 Bn by 2031.
- [Aviva tops earning forecasts on home, motor insurance price rises](https://assetdigest.com/aviva-tops-earning-forecasts-on-home-motor-insurance-price-rises.md): By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -British insurer Aviva beat first-half profit expectations following a rise in general insurance premiums in Britain and Ire..
- [German property bank PBB’s profit plunges as US office loans sour](https://assetdigest.com/german-property-bank-pbbs-profit-plunges-as-us-office-loans-sour.md): Learn about how Deutsche Pfandbriefbank is navigating the challenging U.S. real estate market, with a 74% profit drop and increased loan loss provisions.
- [Regenerative Medicine Market Surges to USD 173.49 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 23.19% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/regenerative-medicine-market-surges-to-usd-173-49-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-23-19-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover how technological advancements and rising chronic diseases drive the market. Understand challenges of high costs and regulatory frameworks.
- [Psoriasis Treatment Market Surges to USD 48.09 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 8.7% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/psoriasis-treatment-market-surges-to-usd-48-09-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-8-7-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover the projected 8.7% CAGR of the Psoriasis Treatment Market from 2024 to 2031. Insights on market value, key drivers, challenges, and major players.
- [Disposable Face Mask Market Surges to USD 38.55 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 5.85% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/disposable-face-mask-market-surges-to-usd-38-55-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-5-85-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover the latest trends and projections for the Disposable Face Mask Market, driven by health awareness and government regulations.
- [Corporate Wellness Programs Market Surges to USD 907.06 Million by 2031, Propelled by 7.37% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/corporate-wellness-programs-market-surges-to-usd-907-06-million-by-2031-propelled-by-7-37-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover insights on the Corporate Wellness Programs Market growth, trends, and challenges. Get the full report from Verified Market Research® now!
- [Machine Learning Market Surges to USD 200.08 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 10.9 % CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/machine-learning-market-surges-to-usd-200-08-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-10-9-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover the growth drivers and barriers shaping the Machine Learning market from 2024 to 2031. Find out how AI tech and data trends impact market expansion.
- [Top VW investor Porsche SE eyes further investments](https://assetdigest.com/top-vw-investor-porsche-se-eyes-further-investments.md): Porsche SE's finance chief, Johannes Lattwein, reveals the company's flexibility for potential investments amidst attractive market opportunities.
- [Leasing model behind Europe’s EV drive at risk of breakdown](https://assetdigest.com/leasing-model-behind-europes-ev-drive-at-risk-of-breakdown.md): Electric car leasing prices in Europe have doubled due to low resale values, with industry executives warning of potential market exits if forced to go all electric too fast.
- [Pfizer’s RSV vaccine shows benefit in immuno-compromised adults in study](https://assetdigest.com/pfizers-rsv-vaccine-shows-benefit-in-immuno-compromised-adults-in-study.md): Pfizer's Abrysvo RSV vaccine produced strong immune responses in adults with compromised immune systems. Learn about the study results here.
- [Citigroup’s head of digital assets for markets unit departs, memo says](https://assetdigest.com/citigroups-head-of-digital-assets-for-markets-unit-departs-memo-says.md): Shobhit Maini, global head of digital assets, is departing Citigroup to explore entrepreneurial opportunities. Deepak Mehra to lead digital assets.
- [Turkish gold demand lifts Italian jewellery exports as leather goods suffer](https://assetdigest.com/turkish-gold-demand-lifts-italian-jewellery-exports-as-leather-goods-suffer.md): Discover how a surge in gold demand from inflation-stricken Turkey is boosting Italian jewellery exports, offsetting a decline in leather goods sales.
- [European shares muted as investors brace for data-packed week](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-muted-as-investors-brace-for-data-packed-week.md): Stay updated on Europe's stock performance as investors await key U.S. data and manage recession fears. Energy and basic resources gain while real estate falters.
- [Oil rises for fifth straight session on Mideast tensions and US data](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-for-fifth-straight-session-on-mideast-tensions-and-us-data.md): Oil prices surge over $1 a barrel amid Middle East supply risks and reduced U.S. recession worries. Upward trend expected to continue. Stay updated.
- [Global stocks tick up while yen slips in calm before U.S. data](https://assetdigest.com/global-stocks-tick-up-while-yen-slips-in-calm-before-u-s-data.md): Latest market update from Reuters on global stocks, U.S. and Chinese economic data, and Japan's impact on trading strategies. Stay informed with updates.
- [Water Purifier Market Surges to USD 46.54 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 7.18% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/water-purifier-market-surges-to-usd-46-54-billion-by-2030-propelled-by-7-18-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover insights on the Water Purifier Market growth, driven by health awareness and technological advancements. Get a comprehensive report analysis now!
- [Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) Market Surges to USD 30.79 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 29.9% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/automatic-content-recognition-acr-market-surges-to-usd-30-79-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-29-9-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover how the Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) market is set to boom at a CAGR of 29.9% to reach USD 30.79 Billion by 2031.
- [Urinary Tract Infection Market Surges to USD 803.72 Million by 2031, Propelled by 3.9% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/urinary-tract-infection-market-surges-to-usd-803-72-million-by-2031-propelled-by-3-9-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover insights on the growing UTI market, driven by rising incidence rates, innovation in therapies, and market dynamics. Get the comprehensive report now!
- [Automotive Plastics Market Surges to USD 36.61 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 7.02% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/automotive-plastics-market-surges-to-usd-36-61-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-7-02-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Discover the key drivers and challenges shaping the Automotive Plastics Market. Stay ahead with market insights, trends, and competitive landscape analysis.
- [AML Software Market Surges to USD 8.29 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 13.7% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/aml-software-market-surges-to-usd-8-29-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-13-7-cagr-verified-market-research.md): Learn about the projected 13.7% CAGR from 2024 to 2031, driving factors like AI tech, and restraints such as integration costs. Download report now!
- [India’s Bharti Enterprises to buy Altice UK’s stake in BT Group](https://assetdigest.com/indias-bharti-enterprises-to-buy-altice-uks-stake-in-bt-group.md): Discover how Bharti Enterprises is expanding its reach by acquiring a significant stake in BT Group from Altice UK. Find out more here.
- [Morning Bid: Markets shift to holiday mood](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-markets-shift-to-holiday-mood.md): Stay informed on global markets as Asian stocks rebound, dollar stabilizes, and Fed rate cut expectations shift. Key events and expert analysis by Wayne Cole.
- [Shell, PetroChina to expand Surat coal seam gas project in Australia](https://assetdigest.com/shell-petrochina-to-expand-surat-coal-seam-gas-project-in-australia.md): Arrow Energy, a joint venture between Shell and PetroChina, announces expansion of Surat coal seam gas project in Queensland to boost local energy supply.
- [Yen slips, markets brace for US inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/yen-slips-markets-brace-for-us-inflation-data.md): Get insights on the yen-dollar exchange rate, U.S. economy, and Fed rate cut possibilities. Stay informed on global events impacting markets.
- [Oil holds on to last week’s gains buoyed by Mideast tensions, economic data](https://assetdigest.com/oil-holds-on-to-last-weeks-gains-buoyed-by-mideast-tensions-economic-data.md): Stay updated on oil price trends as geopolitical tensions support current prices in early Asian trading. Expert analysis on market movements.
- [Navigating the Modern Business Landscape: The Role of Technology in Driving Success](https://assetdigest.com/navigating-the-modern-business-landscape-the-role-of-technology-in-driving-success.md): In today's rapidly evolving business environment, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just offering a quality product or service.
- [French 2024 wine production seen falling after wet weather](https://assetdigest.com/french-2024-wine-production-seen-falling-after-wet-weather.md): Discover how humid weather led to diseases in French vineyards, impacting wine output. Will prices rise or big chateaux adjust pricing? Read more!
- [Stocks recoup most of week’s sell-off as nerves steady](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-recoup-most-of-weeks-sell-off-as-nerves-steady.md): Investors regain confidence as Fed hints at rate cuts, oil prices rise amidst Middle East tensions. Stay tuned for central bank updates.
- [Dollar steady on US jobs relief as yen heads for first weekly drop in six](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-steady-on-us-jobs-relief-as-yen-heads-for-first-weekly-drop-in-six.md): Stay updated on the latest forex news - dollar steady against the yen, safe-haven currencies near lows, Fed rate cut bets easing. Get all the details here.
- [Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Market size worth USD 23.3 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 4.5% CAGR – Verified Market Reports](https://assetdigest.com/signals-intelligence-sigint-market-size-worth-usd-23-3-billion-by-2030-propelled-by-4-5-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the latest trends and challenges in the SIGINT market. Learn about the growth prospects and opportunities for defense and intelligence operations.
- [Automotive Sensors Market size worth USD 98.6 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 24% CAGR – Verified Market Reports](https://assetdigest.com/automotive-sensors-market-size-worth-usd-98-6-billion-by-2030-propelled-by-24-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover insights on automotive sensors market growth, trends, and challenges. Get valuable data on key players and market segmentation. Download the report now
- [Agricultural Biologicals Market size worth USD 44.71 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 14.36% CAGR – Verified Market Reports](https://assetdigest.com/agricultural-biologicals-market-size-worth-usd-44-71-billion-by-2030-propelled-by-14-36-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover insights on the booming Agricultural Biologicals Market, with a CAGR of 14.36% by 2030. Sustainable farming trends and key players highlighted.
- [Logistics Management Services Market size worth USD 18.23 Trillion by 2030, Propelled by 10.7% CAGR – Verified Market Reports](https://assetdigest.com/logistics-management-services-market-size-worth-usd-18-23-trillion-by-2030-propelled-by-10-7-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the latest trends and challenges in the Logistics Management Services Market. Learn about the growth projections and key drivers shaping the industry.
- [Glencore to keep coal assets and stick with London listing](https://assetdigest.com/glencore-to-keep-coal-assets-and-stick-with-london-listing.md): Glencore CEO announces plan to retain coal business, acquire more steelmaking coal assets. Investors see high profits despite net loss and market challenges.
- [Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize posts Q2 margin beat](https://assetdigest.com/supermarket-group-ahold-delhaize-posts-q2-margin-beat.md): By Stephanie Hamel and Charlotte Eugenie Yvette Bawol (Reuters) -Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize beat second-quarter core profit margin expectations on Wedn..
- [Bottler Coca-Cola HBC raises 2024 revenue and operating profit forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/bottler-coca-cola-hbc-raises-2024-revenue-and-operating-profit-forecasts.md): Coca-Cola HBC increases annual profit and revenue expectations for 2024, driven by higher first-half revenue and resilient demand for packaged beverages and food.
- [Siemens Energy raises free cash flow outlook after solid Q3](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-energy-raises-free-cash-flow-outlook-after-solid-q3.md): Siemens Energy raises free cash flow forecast, reporting higher revenues due to increased demand for power grid technology and gas turbines.
- [Vans-parent VF Corp posts smaller Q1 revenue drop than expected, on better China demand](https://assetdigest.com/vans-parent-vf-corp-posts-smaller-q1-revenue-drop-than-expected-on-better-china-demand.md): VF Corp reports smaller-than-expected Q1 revenue drop, with a boost in China business and leaner inventory levels, driving shares up 7% in extended trading.
- [Unwind of massive yen-funded carry has room to go, analysts say](https://assetdigest.com/unwind-of-massive-yen-funded-carry-has-room-to-go-analysts-say.md): Experts warn that the unravelling of the yen-funded carry trade could continue, impacting global markets. Learn more from analysts at UBS and Scotiabank.
- [Oil prices recover from multi-month lows in volatile trade](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-recover-from-multi-month-lows-in-volatile-trade.md): Stay up-to-date with the latest oil prices as investor focus shifts to supply tightness and Middle East tensions. Discover what's driving the market.
- [Global stocks rebound from sell-off; Treasury yields, dollar higher](https://assetdigest.com/global-stocks-rebound-from-sell-off-treasury-yields-dollar-higher.md): Equities worldwide rebound after selloff. Central bankers ease recession fears. Follow trend with volatile oil prices and positive market adjustments.
- [Dollar recovers ground, yen steadies as currency market frenzy eases](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-recovers-ground-yen-steadies-as-currency-market-frenzy-eases.md): The dollar gains ground vs most majors as recent volatility unwinds. Japanese yen steadies after 7-month highs. Keep up with latest market developments!
- [Europe’s STOXX 600 edges up in global recovery, earnings relief](https://assetdigest.com/europes-stoxx-600-edges-up-in-global-recovery-earnings-relief.md): Follow the latest on European shares rising post-recovery, with energy and technology stocks leading the way. Get insights from Pranav Kashyap and Ankika Biswas
- [Paris wheat falls on world financial market meltdown, strong euro](https://assetdigest.com/paris-wheat-falls-on-world-financial-market-meltdown-strong-euro.md): Stay informed on Euronext wheat futures falling due to economic fears and a strong euro, while also monitoring the impact on rapeseed markets. Learn more here.
- [Oil climbs more than $1 into positive territory](https://assetdigest.com/oil-climbs-more-than-1-into-positive-territory.md): Oil prices climb over $1 as markets react to stock market sell-offs and supply cuts in the Middle East. Stay updated on the latest developments.
- [Analysis-Global market rout has more to do with end of cheap funding than US economy](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-global-market-rout-has-more-to-do-with-end-of-cheap-funding-than-us-economy.md): Analysts suggest recent market sell-off due to carry trade unwind, not US economic outlook. Japanese yen rally major factor in violent moves.
- [Dollar down as US rate cut bets rise, yen surges](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-down-as-us-rate-cut-bets-rise-yen-surges.md): Read about the recent dollar sell-off against the euro and yen, as investors seek safety amid concerns over U.S. economic downturn and Fed rate cuts.
- [Stocks sink with bond yield and dollar on recession fears](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-sink-with-bond-yield-and-dollar-on-recession-fears.md): Get the latest updates on global equities as Wall Street struggles, dollar weakens, and oil prices fluctuate amidst recession concerns and Middle East tensions.
- [Investors’ comments on global stocks rout](https://assetdigest.com/investors-comments-on-global-stocks-rout.md): Stocks plunge, bonds soar amid recession worries in US. Experts weigh in on Fed's role. Opportunity for savvy investors amidst market turmoil.
- [Yen rises to 7-month highs as US slowdown fears spill over](https://assetdigest.com/yen-rises-to-7-month-highs-as-us-slowdown-fears-spill-over.md): By Vidya Ranganathan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Japan’s yen hit its highest levels against the dollar since January on Monday, as markets extended moves triggere..
- [Aero parts supplier Senior’s H1 profit rises on strong demand](https://assetdigest.com/aero-parts-supplier-seniors-h1-profit-rises-on-strong-demand.md): British aerospace engineer Senior Plc reported a 10% increase in first-half profit, driven by high demand for commercial aircraft and increased defense spending. Get the latest updates from Reuters.
- [L’Oreal to acquire 10% stake in Swiss skin care company Galderma](https://assetdigest.com/loreal-to-acquire-10-stake-in-swiss-skin-care-company-galderma.md): Discover how L'Oreal's latest acquisition of a 10% stake in Galderma is reshaping the beauty and aesthetics market. Find out more here.
- [Bitcoin, ether sink to multi-month lows as recession worries take hold](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-ether-sink-to-multi-month-lows-as-recession-worries-take-hold.md): Bitcoin and ether hit multi-month lows as concerns about a potential U.S. recession grip financial markets. Stay informed with the latest cryptocurrency news.
- [Oil down $2 as investors digest weak US job data](https://assetdigest.com/oil-down-2-as-investors-digest-weak-us-job-data.md): Oil prices plummeted on weak U.S. job growth and bearish Chinese economic data, causing prices to fall sharply. Find out more here.
- [Olympics-Equestrian-Britain win team jumping gold ahead of US and France](https://assetdigest.com/olympics-equestrian-britain-win-team-jumping-gold-ahead-of-us-and-france.md): Ben Maher, Harry Charles, and Scott Brash secure victory with flawless performance on challenging course, sparking debate on equestrianism's Olympic future.
- [London’s FTSE 100 falls over 1% amid global stock slump](https://assetdigest.com/londons-ftse-100-falls-over-1-amid-global-stock-slump.md): Get the latest updates on London stocks as they plummet due to concerns over the American economy and commodity-linked losses. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [European shares tumble as global equity rout amplifies](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-tumble-as-global-equity-rout-amplifies.md): Global equity markets tumble after U.S. jobs report triggers economic slowdown fears. Financials and tech hit hard, but some defensive stocks shine.
- [Hedge fund investor appetite hit by high fees and private credit, says Goldman Sachs](https://assetdigest.com/hedge-fund-investor-appetite-hit-by-high-fees-and-private-credit-says-goldman-sachs.md): Goldman Sachs reports a decline in investors willing to pay pass-through fees, but more looking to add hedge funds. Are expensive funds still worth it?
- [Walmart’s low price promise in focus after Amazon’s warning](https://assetdigest.com/walmarts-low-price-promise-in-focus-after-amazons-warning.md): Walmart's Quarterly results to reveal impact of Amazon's warning on consumer behaviour, as inflation forces retailers to keep prices low.
- [Amazon shares drop on slowing online sales growth](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-shares-drop-on-slowing-online-sales-growth.md): Amazon shares plummet as online sales growth slows in second quarter. Consumers opt for cheaper options. Competition heats up with Temu and Shein.
- [Intel shares set for record loss as turnaround struggle deepens](https://assetdigest.com/intel-shares-set-for-record-loss-as-turnaround-struggle-deepens.md): Intel anticipated to lose $35B in market value after dividend suspension, job cuts to revamp chip-making business. Analysts wary of catching up with TSMC.
- [Amazon says consumers cautious, forecasts revenue below Wall Street targets](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-says-consumers-cautious-forecasts-revenue-below-wall-street-targets.md): Amazon.com reported slowing online sales growth in the second quarter as cautious consumers seek cheaper options. Stock down nearly 8%.
- [Fears for US economy send investors to safe havens, fuel stock slump](https://assetdigest.com/fears-for-us-economy-send-investors-to-safe-havens-fuel-stock-slump.md): Investors are turning to safe havens as U.S. jobs report shows unexpected economic weakness, triggering fears and market volatility. Stay informed.
- [Global Mocktails Market Propelled by 13.22% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/global-mocktails-market-propelled-by-13-22-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the growth projections for the Global Mocktails Market with a CAGR of 9.6% from 2024 to 2031.
- [Global Cooling Crystallizers Market Propelled by 15% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/global-cooling-crystallizers-market-propelled-by-15-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover how advancements in cooling crystallizers are driving robust growth in sectors like pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Report by Verified Market Reports®.
- [Global Compliance Software Market Propelled by 10.41% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/global-compliance-software-market-propelled-by-10-41-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the latest trends in Compliance Software Market and projected growth at a CAGR of 10.41% from 2024 to 2031.
- [Olympics-Triathlon-France and Britain victorious in thrilling Paris races](https://assetdigest.com/olympics-triathlon-france-and-britain-victorious-in-thrilling-paris-races.md): Alex Yee and Cassandre Beaugrand shine as Britain secures two medals in triathlon at the Olympics, showing their prowess in the sport.
- [Pfizer lifts profit forecast as investors await turnaround](https://assetdigest.com/pfizer-lifts-profit-forecast-as-investors-await-turnaround.md): Discover how Pfizer is navigating the revenue drop from COVID products and boosting profit with acquisitions and cost-cutting measures.
- [Euro zone economy grows but outlook far from rosy](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-economy-grows-but-outlook-far-from-rosy.md): Positive signs for the euro zone economy in Q2, with growth beating expectations. Mixed picture ahead but signs of resilience amid global challenges.
- [World stocks gain, US yields fall at start of jam-packed week](https://assetdigest.com/world-stocks-gain-us-yields-fall-at-start-of-jam-packed-week.md): Market update on U.S. jobs data, Big Tech earnings, and central bank meetings shaping market sentiment. Stay informed with Reuters updates.
- [Surging yen upends popular global FX carry trades](https://assetdigest.com/surging-yen-upends-popular-global-fx-carry-trades.md): Japanese yen surges from 38-year lows, impacting global markets. Political, policy, and technical risks in play. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [Factbox-Britain shakes up listings rules to attract investment](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-britain-shakes-up-listings-rules-to-attract-investment.md): Stay informed about Britain's biggest reform in 30 years for company listing rules on the London Stock Exchange. Find out how the changes could impact you.
- [EU short-term rental bookings surged 28% in first quarter – Eurostat](https://assetdigest.com/eu-short-term-rental-bookings-surged-28-in-first-quarter-eurostat.md): Discover the latest statistics on Europe's flourishing short-term rental market in 2024. Bookings surge 28.3% from last year, prompting new regulations.
- [UK public sector workers get above-inflation pay rises, worth 9 billion pounds](https://assetdigest.com/uk-public-sector-workers-get-above-inflation-pay-rises-worth-9-billion-pounds.md): Discover how teachers and doctors in the UK are set to benefit from significant pay increases, despite the financial challenges faced by the government.
- [NEW AI POWERED SEO IS SAVING SMALL BUSINESSES 100s OF HOURS OF WORK AND $1000s OF BUDGET](https://assetdigest.com/new-ai-powered-seo-is-saving-small-businesses-100s-of-hours-of-work-and-1000s-of-budget.md): Discover how Hike SEO's AI-powered tool slashes task time by 50%, saving small businesses hours of work and thousands of dollars. See it in action now!
- [Global investors scramble to dodge US election curveballs](https://assetdigest.com/global-investors-scramble-to-dodge-us-election-curveballs.md): With uncertainty looming over big tech stocks, European government debt, and global trade, investors scramble to protect portfolios amidst 2022's largest S&P 500 drop.
- [Explainer-How Germany’s hydrogen economy could transform energy use](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-how-germanys-hydrogen-economy-could-transform-energy-use.md): Discover how Germany's ambitious plan for a nationwide grid powered by green hydrogen is reshaping the energy landscape and industry players leading the transition.
- [German, French companies less hopeful over economic recovery](https://assetdigest.com/german-french-companies-less-hopeful-over-economic-recovery.md): Eurozone's largest economies see growing pessimism among businesses, raising concerns over sluggish recovery. Surveys show dim view of coming months.
- [Nvidia supplier SK Hynix posts 6-year high profit on AI boom](https://assetdigest.com/nvidia-supplier-sk-hynix-posts-6-year-high-profit-on-ai-boom.md): By Joyce Lee and Heekyong Yang SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s SK Hynix posted its highest quarterly profit since 2018 on Thursday as the Nvidia supplier said ..
- [Major Chinese banks cut deposit rates after reduction in lending rates](https://assetdigest.com/major-chinese-banks-cut-deposit-rates-after-reduction-in-lending-rates.md): Five major state-owned Chinese banks announce cuts in deposit rates shortly after the country lowered benchmark lending rates to stimulate economic growth. Read more on how these rate cuts aim to reduce funding costs amid economic challenges and a property crisis.
- [Ford profit disappoints, stock falls 11% as quality issues dog automaker](https://assetdigest.com/ford-profit-disappoints-stock-falls-11-as-quality-issues-dog-automaker.md): Ford Motor's second-quarter adjusted profit falls short of expectations due to ongoing quality issues and challenges in its EV business, causing its stock to plummet 11%. Read more on Ford's efforts to address structural inefficiencies and the impact on its financial outlook.
- [UK car output logs fourth consecutive monthly fall in June, data shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-car-output-logs-fourth-consecutive-monthly-fall-in-june-data-shows.md): UK car production fell by 26.6% year-on-year in June, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline as manufacturers focus more on electric vehicles. Read insights on EV production trends and industry outlook from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
- [Reckitt to offload homecare brands, consider nutrition options](https://assetdigest.com/reckitt-to-offload-homecare-brands-consider-nutrition-options.md): Reckitt Benckiser announces plans to divest homecare brands and explore options for its troubled nutrition business, focusing on healthcare and hygiene sectors. Read more about the strategic shift and market reactions.
- [As losses mount, CrowdStrike says bug in quality-control process led to botched update](https://assetdigest.com/as-losses-mount-crowdstrike-says-bug-in-quality-control-process-led-to-botched-update.md): CrowdStrike explains how a quality-control bug led to a major software update failure, impacting millions of Windows devices. Read more on the financial losses and ongoing repercussions.
- [German cabinet agrees to expand tax relief to boost economy](https://assetdigest.com/german-cabinet-agrees-to-expand-tax-relief-to-boost-economy.md): Germany's cabinet agrees to nearly 21 billion euros in tax relief, aiming to stimulate growth in the struggling economy. Details of the tax reform and its impact.
- [Rheinmetall’s profit doubles as defence spending surges](https://assetdigest.com/rheinmetalls-profit-doubles-as-defence-spending-surges.md): Rheinmetall, German arms manufacturer, sees a surge in profit following rise in defence spending after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. CEO targeted in alleged Russian plot. Record sales expected.
- [Meta unveils biggest Llama 3 AI model, touting language and math gains](https://assetdigest.com/meta-unveils-biggest-llama-3-ai-model-touting-language-and-math-gains.md): Meta Platforms unveils groundbreaking Llama 3 AI model with new multilingual features, promising to rival paid models from competitors like OpenAI.
- [Oil prices rise as US crude, fuel inventories seen shrinking](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-rise-as-us-crude-fuel-inventories-seen-shrinking.md): Crude inventories drop, Canada wildfires threaten supply, driving oil prices higher. Find out more from Reuters report by Laila Kearney.
- [Tesla profit margins worst in five years as price cuts, incentives weigh](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-profit-margins-worst-in-five-years-as-price-cuts-incentives-weigh.md): Tesla's second-quarter earnings report reveals its lowest profit margins in over five years, impacted by price cuts and increased spending on AI projects. Get more insights from Hyunjoo Jin and Akash Sriram's report at Reuters.
- [Britain’s gas network ready for hydrogen fuel, report says](https://assetdigest.com/britains-gas-network-ready-for-hydrogen-fuel-report-says.md): A recent report by National Gas indicates that Britain's gas network is prepared to accommodate hydrogen as a fuel for homes and industries. Learn more about the findings and implications from Nina Chestney's report at Reuters.
- [UK pay settlements hold at 4.9% in three months to June](https://assetdigest.com/uk-pay-settlements-hold-at-4-9-in-three-months-to-june.md): British employers maintained average annual pay settlements at 4.9% from April to June, indicating robust wage growth amid ongoing inflation concerns for the Bank of England. Get more insights from David Milliken at Reuters.
- [Visa reports rare quarterly revenue miss, shares drop](https://assetdigest.com/visa-reports-rare-quarterly-revenue-miss-shares-drop.md): Visa's third-quarter revenue growth falls short of Wall Street targets due to high borrowing costs limiting consumer spending. Shares decline 4.6% in extended trading. Read more insights from Arasu Kannagi Basil at Reuters.
- [Porsche cuts forecasts due to alloy shortage, shares fall](https://assetdigest.com/porsche-cuts-forecasts-due-to-alloy-shortage-shares-fall.md): Porsche AG cuts sales and profit outlook after unexpected aluminium alloy shortage, impacting production and causing share prices to drop.
- [GM beats quarterly expectations and raises forecast, but shares dive](https://assetdigest.com/gm-beats-quarterly-expectations-and-raises-forecast-but-shares-dive.md): GM reported strong Q2 earnings, plans for EV transition, and a selloff in shares. Analysts optimistic for stock growth.
- [Digesting Biden exit, markets focus on earnings, data](https://assetdigest.com/digesting-biden-exit-markets-focus-on-earnings-data.md): Find out how markets are reacting to Biden's exit from the US presidential race and the latest corporate earnings and economic data.
- [Computer parts maker Logitech lifts full-year outlook on upbeat Q1 results](https://assetdigest.com/computer-parts-maker-logitech-lifts-full-year-outlook-on-upbeat-q1-results.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -Computer mouse maker Logitech International raised its full-year sales and profit outlook on Tuesday, encouraged by strong quarterly growth. T..
- [Aussie, kiwi dollars struggle on China’s rate cuts; dollar adrift](https://assetdigest.com/aussie-kiwi-dollars-struggle-on-chinas-rate-cuts-dollar-adrift.md): By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The Australian and New Zealand dollars languished near multi-week lows on Tuesday after China’s move to cut several key int..
- [TotalEnergies Texas refinery returns to normal operation, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/totalenergies-texas-refinery-returns-to-normal-operation-sources-say.md): HOUSTON (Reuters) – TotalEnergies’ 238,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) Port Arthur, Texas refinery returned to normal operation over the weekend, people familiar w..
- [Google scraps plan to remove cookies from Chrome](https://assetdigest.com/google-scraps-plan-to-remove-cookies-from-chrome.md): (Reuters) – Google is planning to keep third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, it said on Monday, after years of pledging to phase out the tiny packets of ..
- [UK Conservative Party to announce new leader on Nov. 2](https://assetdigest.com/uk-conservative-party-to-announce-new-leader-on-nov-2.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Conservative Party said on Monday it will name its new leader on Nov. 2, following the party’s worst-ever election performance t..
- [German software maker SAP’s quarterly cloud revenue leaps 25%](https://assetdigest.com/german-software-maker-saps-quarterly-cloud-revenue-leaps-25.md): SAP, Europe's largest software maker, announces a 25% increase in quarterly cloud revenue, surpassing analysts' expectations with total revenue of 8.29 billion euros. Read more about SAP's latest financial results and strategic outloo
- [Galp’s quarterly profit up 16% and Namibia oil in focus](https://assetdigest.com/galps-quarterly-profit-up-16-and-namibia-oil-in-focus.md): By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal’s Galp Energia reported on Monday a 16% rise in second-quarter net profit, beating expectations as higher oil p..
- [British royals release photo of Prince George to mark eleventh birthday](https://assetdigest.com/british-royals-release-photo-of-prince-george-to-mark-eleventh-birthday.md): Celebrate Prince George's 11th birthday with a new photograph released by Kensington Palace. See him smiling in a white shirt and dark blazer, taken by his mother, the Princess of Wales.
- [Artist swaps British Museum coin with fake](https://assetdigest.com/artist-swaps-british-museum-coin-with-fake.md): Brazilian artist Ile Sartuzi exchanged a historic British Museum coin with a fake to highlight the institution's collection practices and colonial history. The incident, reported in June, raises questions about museum acquisitions and cultural heritage.
- [China surprises with cuts to key rates to support weak economy](https://assetdigest.com/china-surprises-with-cuts-to-key-rates-to-support-weak-economy.md): China surprises markets with reductions in key short-term policy rates and benchmark lending rates to stimulate growth in its economy. Learn about the impacts on financial markets and China's efforts to address economic challenges including deflation, property crisis, and trade tensions.
- [Xpeng, Volkswagen set up project house to roll out new EV architecture](https://assetdigest.com/xpeng-volkswagen-set-up-project-house-to-roll-out-new-ev-architecture.md): Xpeng and Volkswagen join forces to establish project houses in China, accelerating the development of advanced electric vehicle architecture. Discover their plans to roll out jointly-developed EV models by 2026 and enhance production capabilities.
- [Aviation summit opens amid jet shortages, supply chain turbulence](https://assetdigest.com/aviation-summit-opens-amid-jet-shortages-supply-chain-turbulence.md): The Farnborough Airshow kicks off with aviation leaders tackling supply chain disruptions, aircraft delays, and sustainability challenges. Follow updates on industry developments and key discussions from the July 22-26 summit.
- [Dollar eases as Biden ends reelection bid; yuan steady after rate cut](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-eases-as-biden-ends-reelection-bid-yuan-steady-after-rate-cut.md): Read the latest on the financial markets: The dollar slips following Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the reelection race, while China's yuan remains stable after a key interest rate cut by the central bank.
- [CrowdStrike says significant number of outage-affected devices back up](https://assetdigest.com/crowdstrike-says-significant-number-of-outage-affected-devices-back-up.md): CrowdStrike reports that a substantial number of the 8.5 million impacted Microsoft devices are now operational following a global tech outage caused by a software update.
- [France’s Ubisoft tops guidance for Q1 net bookings on strong GaaS engagement](https://assetdigest.com/frances-ubisoft-tops-guidance-for-q1-net-bookings-on-strong-gaas-engagement.md): Ubisoft, the French video game maker, reports first-quarter net bookings above its own forecast, driven by robust Game-as-a-Service (GaaS) franchises. Learn about their performance and upcoming game launches.
- [Electrolux swings to operating profit in Q2](https://assetdigest.com/electrolux-swings-to-operating-profit-in-q2.md): Discover how Electrolux, the world's second-biggest appliances maker, achieved a turnaround in operating profit in the second quarter. Gain insights into their performance and consumer demand trends.
- [Lift maker Schindler’s orders slip in Q2, weighed by China](https://assetdigest.com/lift-maker-schindlers-orders-slip-in-q2-weighed-by-china.md): Schindler, the Swiss lift and escalator manufacturer, reports a slight decline in second-quarter order intake, impacted by a slowdown in China's construction market. Discover insights into their performance and regional outlook.
- [Consumer goods makers weighed down by weak US and European sales](https://assetdigest.com/consumer-goods-makers-weighed-down-by-weak-us-and-european-sales.md): Discover why consumer goods giants like Nestle and Kraft Heinz face sluggish second-quarter sales in Europe and the United States, impacted by pricing strategies amid a global cost-of-living crisis.
- [Big central banks are starting to cut rates, slowly](https://assetdigest.com/big-central-banks-are-starting-to-cut-rates-slowly.md): Stay ahead of global monetary policy changes as major central banks consider easing rates to combat inflation surge. Get insights on ECB, Fed, and more.
- [Samsung agrees to acquire British startup Oxford Semantic for AI](https://assetdigest.com/samsung-agrees-to-acquire-british-startup-oxford-semantic-for-ai.md): SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics said on Thursday it agreed to acquire Oxford Semantic Technologies, a British startup specialising in technology that ca..
- [Britain’s new government must act fast to meet 2030 climate target, say advisers](https://assetdigest.com/britains-new-government-must-act-fast-to-meet-2030-climate-target-say-advisers.md): By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) – The new Labour government will have to act fast to get Britain back on track to meet its 2030 climate target, with just ..
- [Oil prices gain 2% on big US storage withdrawal, weaker US dollar](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-gain-2-on-big-us-storage-withdrawal-weaker-us-dollar.md): Oil prices climbed 2% on Wednesday after U.S. crude stockpiles fell and a weaker dollar boosted demand. Lower rates could further increase demand.
- [Factbox-The King’s Speech: A guide to the new UK government’s proposed laws](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-the-kings-speech-a-guide-to-the-new-uk-governments-proposed-laws.md): Keir Starmer's government introduces new laws to rebuild the country, focusing on planning, workers' rights, economic safeguards, illegal migration, housing reform, financial regulations, climate and energy, and railways.
- [Yen jumps on possible intervention, sterling hits one-year high](https://assetdigest.com/yen-jumps-on-possible-intervention-sterling-hits-one-year-high.md): The yen has surged against the dollar amid suspected currency intervention by Japan, causing significant market moves and speculation amongst traders.
- [German coalition passes 2025 budget after months of wrangling](https://assetdigest.com/german-coalition-passes-2025-budget-after-months-of-wrangling.md): German cabinet secures 2025 budget with 78 billion euros for investments, aiming to boost growth and comply with debt brake, generating long-term stability in Europe.
- [Netflix’s efforts to grow ad tier in focus as subscriber growth slows](https://assetdigest.com/netflixs-efforts-to-grow-ad-tier-in-focus-as-subscriber-growth-slows.md): Netflix likely added the fewest subscribers in five quarters due to summer sports like Euro soccer, but growth in ad revenue and original content helps offset.
- [Stocks dive on prospect of US trade curbs; yen jumps](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-dive-on-prospect-of-us-trade-curbs-yen-jumps.md): Wall Street weighed down by trade curbs, yen rises on Japanese intervention. Expectation of Fed rate cut in September remains high. Stocks slump on tech import restrictions and U.S. election uncertainty.
- [Global Bridal Wear Market Propelled by 4.1% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/global-bridal-wear-market-propelled-by-4-1-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the latest trends and future projections for the Global Bridal Wear Market, driven by evolving fashion, cultural traditions, and online retail innovations.
- [Global Rubber Mill Liners Market Propelled by 4.9% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/global-rubber-mill-liners-market-propelled-by-4-9-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): The Rubber Mill Liners market is crucial for mining efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Discover key players, growth factors, trends, and more in this comprehensive report.
- [Thiocolchicoside Market Size Set for Steady Growth, Predicts Promising Future with CAGR 5.3%,  2024-2031](https://assetdigest.com/thiocolchicoside-market-size-set-for-steady-growth-predicts-promising-future-with-cagr-5-3-2024-2031.md): Discover the steady growth forecast for the Thiocolchicoside market, driven by rising demand for muscle relaxants and advancements in pain management solutions.
- [Online Fax Market Set to Triple by 2031, Reaching USD 12.52 Billion: Forecast Indicates Steady 13.06% CAGR Growth from 2024](https://assetdigest.com/online-fax-market-set-to-triple-by-2031-reaching-usd-12-52-billion-forecast-indicates-steady-13-06-cagr-growth-from-2024.md): Discover the growth projections, benefits, and challenges of the online fax market. Save costs, enhance security, and improve workflow efficiency!
- [Flax Seed Protein Market Size Projected to Reach USD 265 Million by 2031 with a Steady CAGR of 7.5% from 2024 to 2031](https://assetdigest.com/flax-seed-protein-market-size-projected-to-reach-usd-265-million-by-2031-with-a-steady-cagr-of-7-5-from-2024-to-2031.md): Discover the growing demand for flax seed protein driven by health-conscious consumers. Learn about its benefits, applications, and sustainable production.
- [Engineered Wood Siding Market Set for Robust Growth with a CAGR of 10.5%, Projected to Reach USD X Million by 2031](https://assetdigest.com/engineered-wood-siding-market-set-for-robust-growth-with-a-cagr-of-10-5-projected-to-reach-usd-x-million-by-2031.md): Discover the benefits of engineered wood siding - sustainable, durable, and low-maintenance. Mimic natural wood with ease. Explore now!
- [Global Decorative Panels Market Poised for Significant Growth Through 2031, Driven by Technological Advancements and Increasing Demand for Sustainable Solutions](https://assetdigest.com/global-decorative-panels-market-poised-for-significant-growth-through-2031-driven-by-technological-advancements-and-increasing-demand-for-sustainable-solutions.md): Discover the latest trends in decorative panels for residential and commercial spaces. Explore a wide range of materials, designs, and functional benefits.
- [Court Shoes Market Projected to Grow from USD 30.1 Billion in 2024 to USD 41.3 Billion by 2031, Driven by Rising Sports Participation and Technological Advancements](https://assetdigest.com/court-shoes-market-projected-to-grow-from-usd-30-1-billion-in-2024-to-usd-41-3-billion-by-2031-driven-by-rising-sports-participation-and-technological-advancements.md): Discover the latest trends in court shoes market and learn how this versatile footwear is expected to grow from USD 30.1 to USD 41.3 billion by 2031.
- [Coarse Calcite Market to Reach USD 2.3 Billion by 2031, Driven by Construction and Paints Industries, Growing at a CAGR of 5.2%](https://assetdigest.com/coarse-calcite-market-to-reach-usd-2-3-billion-by-2031-driven-by-construction-and-paints-industries-growing-at-a-cagr-of-5-2.md): Discover how the demand for coarse calcite is booming in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing industries.
- [Cordyceps Militaris Market Set for Robust Growth: Projected CAGR of 5%-8% from 2024 to 2031, Market Value to Reach Up to USD 171.38 Million](https://assetdigest.com/cordyceps-militaris-market-set-for-robust-growth-projected-cagr-of-5-8-from-2024-to-2031-market-value-to-reach-up-to-usd-171-38-million.md): Explore the projected CAGR of 5-8% from 2024 to 2031, rich nutritional profile, historical use, modern applications, and market trends driving the demand.
- [Central Banking Systems Market Projected to Achieve a 7.2% CAGR from 2024 to 2031](https://assetdigest.com/central-banking-systems-market-projected-to-achieve-a-7-2-cagr-from-2024-to-2031.md): Learn about the growth projections and critical functions of central banks in maintaining economic stability.
- [Automotive Adhesion Promoter Market to Surge with a 12.8% CAGR, Projected to Reach USD 1.8 Billion by 2031](https://assetdigest.com/automotive-adhesion-promoter-market-to-surge-with-a-12-8-cagr-projected-to-reach-usd-1-8-billion-by-2031.md): Discover how adhesion promoters improve durability & bond strength in vehicles. Market sees 12.8% CAGR, reaching USD 1.8B value by 2031.
- [Acrylic Coatings Market Poised to Reach $260.5 Billion by 2031 with a Steady 5.5% CAGR, Driven by Versatility and Eco-Friendly Properties](https://assetdigest.com/acrylic-coatings-market-poised-to-reach-260-5-billion-by-2031-with-a-steady-5-5-cagr-driven-by-versatility-and-eco-friendly-properties.md): Discover the eco-friendly and versatile acrylic coatings market projected for steady growth with a CAGR of 5.5%.
- [Augmented Reality (AR) Market Set to Skyrocket: Projected Growth from USD 50.47 Billion in 2023 to USD 1,465.25 Billion by 2031](https://assetdigest.com/augmented-reality-ar-market-set-to-skyrocket-projected-growth-from-usd-50-47-billion-in-2023-to-usd-1465-25-billion-by-2031.md): Discover the rapid expansion of the AR industry with a CAGR of 38-39.5%. Explore AR's history, development, technology, applications, and challenges.
- [Aircraft Canopy Market Expected to Achieve Significant Growth: Projected to Reach $14.07 Billion by 2031 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8](https://assetdigest.com/aircraft-canopy-market-expected-to-achieve-significant-growth-projected-to-reach-14-07-billion-by-2031-with-a-compound-annual-growth-rate-cagr-of-8.md): Discover how the aircraft canopy market is set to expand at an 8% CAGR, driven by rising demand and advanced materials. Get insights on key trends and innovations.
- [BlackRock assets hit record-high $10.65 trillion on ETF flows, rising stocks](https://assetdigest.com/blackrock-assets-hit-record-high-10-65-trillion-on-etf-flows-rising-stocks.md): Discover how BlackRock's assets reached a historic high of $10.65 trillion in Q2 2024, driven by ETF investments and market gains. Insights on their strategic acquisitions and growth outlook in infrastructure and AI investments.
- [UK building firms face worst recruitment problems, survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-building-firms-face-worst-recruitment-problems-survey-shows.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Construction and engineering firms are bearing the brunt of Britain’s shortage of workers, according to a survey that underscores the ..
- [India’s Paytm gets warning from markets regulator for old transactions with banking unit](https://assetdigest.com/indias-paytm-gets-warning-from-markets-regulator-for-old-transactions-with-banking-unit.md): BENGALURU (Reuters) – Paytm received an administrative warning from India’s markets regulator for certain transactions with its banking unit in the fisca..
- [Asian shares fall as China drags, dollar in demand](https://assetdigest.com/asian-shares-fall-as-china-drags-dollar-in-demand.md): By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares fell on Tuesday as investors pondered the prospect of a Trump victory and what that would mean for China, while ..
- [TotalEnergies, SSE to launch EV charging company in UK and Ireland](https://assetdigest.com/totalenergies-sse-to-launch-ev-charging-company-in-uk-and-ireland.md): By America Hernandez PARIS – French oil major TotalEnergies and UK power firm SSE are seeking to grab a 20% share of the electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging m..
- [German 2025 budget draft has a 17 billion euros hole – sources](https://assetdigest.com/german-2025-budget-draft-has-a-17-billion-euros-hole-sources.md): Stay updated on Germany's 2025 budget plans, including investments, borrowing, and military overhaul. Find out the impacts on economy and NATO targets.
- [Factbox-European companies cut jobs as economy sputters](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-european-companies-cut-jobs-as-economy-sputters-4.md): Stay updated on recent layoffs in Europe, involving major companies like TSB, Metso, Unilever, Vodafone Spain, Dyson, and more due to economic challenges.
- [China’s economy falters, raises pressure for more stimulus](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-economy-falters-raises-pressure-for-more-stimulus.md): China's GDP growth slows to 4.7% in the second quarter, missing forecast. Analysts expect more stimulus to counter weak consumer sector and property crisis.
- [France ‘dangerously exposed’ in case of economic shock, national audit office says](https://assetdigest.com/france-dangerously-exposed-in-case-of-economic-shock-national-audit-office-says.md): France's public finances at risk with $168 billion deficit, exposing economy to shocks. Urgent need to reduce debts for future investments and reforms.
- [Analysis-Nvidia investor dilemma: how much is too much in a stock portfolio?](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-nvidia-investor-dilemma-how-much-is-too-much-in-a-stock-portfolio.md): Learn about how outsized positions in Nvidia have boosted portfolio returns, but also magnify risks if the chipmaker's shares see a reversal of fortune. Find out more here.
- [OpenAI working on new reasoning technology under code name ‘Strawberry’](https://assetdigest.com/openai-working-on-new-reasoning-technology-under-code-name-strawberry.md): Discover how OpenAI's 'Strawberry' project aims to enable advanced reasoning capabilities, revolutionizing AI models for deep internet research.
- [French competition authority confirms investigation into Nvidia](https://assetdigest.com/french-competition-authority-confirms-investigation-into-nvidia.md): The French competition authority confirms an ongoing investigation into Nvidia over alleged anti-competitive behavior. Stay updated on the latest developments surrounding this regulatory scrutiny.
- [Carrefour partners with GreenYellow to install solar panels at its French stores](https://assetdigest.com/carrefour-partners-with-greenyellow-to-install-solar-panels-at-its-french-stores.md): Carrefour announces a collaboration with GreenYellow to install solar panels in the car parks of 350 hypermarkets and supermarkets across France, aiming to generate 450 GWh of electricity annually and cover 20% of their power needs.
- [China’s economy falters as property, consumer pain worsens](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-economy-falters-as-property-consumer-pain-worsens.md): China's economic growth in the second quarter fell short of expectations, impacted by a prolonged property downturn and weakening consumer demand. Explore the implications of this slowdown and the potential for increased stimulus measures from Beijing.
- [TSMC second-quarter profit seen jumping 30% on surging AI chip demand](https://assetdigest.com/tsmc-second-quarter-profit-seen-jumping-30-on-surging-ai-chip-demand.md): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, anticipates a 30% increase in second-quarter profit driven by high demand for AI chips. Get insights into TSMC's financial performance and market outlook ahead of its earnings report.
- [Google parent in talks to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion](https://assetdigest.com/google-parent-in-talks-to-buy-cybersecurity-startup-wiz-for-23-billion.md): Google's parent company Alphabet is nearing a historic $23 billion deal to acquire Wiz, a leading cybersecurity firm known for cloud-based solutions and AI-driven threat detection. Get the latest updates on this potential mega-deal in the tech sector.
- [Swiss authorities draw flak in Credit Suisse probe, report says](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-authorities-draw-flak-in-credit-suisse-probe-report-says.md): A parliamentary report highlights serious lapses by Swiss regulatory bodies like FINMA and the SNB in the lead-up to Credit Suisse's collapse. Get insights into the findings and ongoing developments in this unfolding financial investigation.
- [Tennis-Inspired Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna with Wimbledon triumph](https://assetdigest.com/tennis-inspired-krejcikova-emulates-mentor-novotna-with-wimbledon-triumph.md): Barbora Krejcikova, inspired by mentor Jana Novotna, clinches Wimbledon victory after a thrilling final against Jasmine Paolini. Read more about her journey and reflections on this historic win.
- [Analysis-Shunned UK markets emerge as haven from global storms](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-shunned-uk-markets-emerge-as-haven-from-global-storms.md): Political uncertainty in the US and Europe has investors looking at UK markets as a potential safe haven. Find out why the UK is gaining appeal.
- [Citi profit beats on surge in investment banking, services strength](https://assetdigest.com/citi-profit-beats-on-surge-in-investment-banking-services-strength.md): Read about Citigroup's strong second-quarter performance despite investor concerns, boosted by investment banking and market gains.
- [Yen keeps markets on edge, data points to BOJ intervention](https://assetdigest.com/yen-keeps-markets-on-edge-data-points-to-boj-intervention.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The yen steadied on Friday, a day after the Bank of Japan likely intervened to prop up the currency, on the coat-tails of an ..
- [German wholesale prices fall 0.6% in June](https://assetdigest.com/german-wholesale-prices-fall-0-6-in-june.md): (Reuters) – German wholesale prices fell by 0.6% in June compared with the same month last year, according to data released by the federal statistics office o..
- [Ericsson’s Q2 sales fall a smaller-than-expected 7%](https://assetdigest.com/ericssons-q2-sales-fall-a-smaller-than-expected-7.md): Discover Ericsson's second-quarter sales report, with a smaller-than-expected 7% drop offset by 14% growth in North America. Stay informed on the latest telecom gear updates.
- [Tesla launches new Model 3 long-range variant at $42,490, website shows](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-launches-new-model-3-long-range-variant-at-42490-website-shows.md): Discover Tesla's latest rear-wheel drive variant of the Model 3, now available at a lower price. Learn more about the new long-range offering today!
- [Oil edges up as US inflation data raises rate cut hopes](https://assetdigest.com/oil-edges-up-as-us-inflation-data-raises-rate-cut-hopes.md): Stay updated on oil prices as hopes for U.S. interest rate cuts increase due to unexpected inflation slowdown. Will Fed cut rates in September?
- [Global stock index climbs while dollar falls after US inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/global-stock-index-climbs-while-dollar-falls-after-us-inflation-data.md): Stocks surge, dollar drops after tame U.S. inflation report fuels rate cut bets by the Federal Reserve. Impact on Wall Street and global markets analyzed.
- [Dollar drops, yen surges as consumer prices fall in June](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-drops-yen-surges-as-consumer-prices-fall-in-june.md): Learn why the dollar dropped and the yen surged after data showed consumer prices fell in June, with traders speculating on possible rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
- [Faster UK economy growth gives gift to new government](https://assetdigest.com/faster-uk-economy-growth-gives-gift-to-new-government.md): May saw economic output increase by 0.4%, creating momentum for PM Keir Starmer but raising questions about BoE's interest rate plans.
- [Tax the super-rich, ex-leaders tell G20](https://assetdigest.com/tax-the-super-rich-ex-leaders-tell-g20.md): Former presidents & prime ministers call for joint effort to combat tax evasion by wealthiest, backing Brazil's proposal for 2% levy on $1B+ fortunes.
- [Low Energy Servers Market Surges to USD 5.10 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 7.72% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/low-energy-servers-market-surges-to-usd-5-10-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-7-72-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the projected 7.72% CAGR growth in the Global Low Energy Servers Market from 2024 to 2031. Explore key factors driving expansion and technological innovations boosting accessibility and flexibility in education.
- [Container Flooring Market Surges to USD 180.02 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 4.3% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/container-flooring-market-surges-to-usd-180-02-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-4-3-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the projected 4.3% CAGR growth in the Container Flooring Market from 2024 to 2031. Get insights on market value, key players, and industry trends from Verified Market Reports®.
- [Chemical Process Equipment Market Surges to USD 48.1 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 10.09% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/chemical-process-equipment-market-surges-to-usd-48-1-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-10-09-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the latest trends and projections in the chemical process equipment market, with industry insights on technology advancements, environmental sustainability, and key players driving innovation.
- [Semiconductor Test Consumables Market Surges to USD 361.1 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 6.3% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/semiconductor-test-consumables-market-surges-to-usd-361-1-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-6-3-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the latest insights on the semiconductor test consumables market with a projected CAGR of 7.10% from 2024 to 2031. Get valuable information on market trends and key players.
- [Educational Services Market Surges to USD 361.1 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 6.3% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®](https://assetdigest.com/educational-services-market-surges-to-usd-361-1-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-6-3-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the booming educational services market projected to reach USD 549.2 Billion by 2031. Learn about key players, transformative tech, and government initiatives fueling growth.
- [Oil settles higher on hopeful demand outlook as US oil stocks sink](https://assetdigest.com/oil-settles-higher-on-hopeful-demand-outlook-as-us-oil-stocks-sink.md): By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday after a jump in U.S. refining activity last week drove a larger-than-expected de..
- [Britain likely to lose nearly one in six millionaires by 2028, report says](https://assetdigest.com/britain-likely-to-lose-nearly-one-in-six-millionaires-by-2028-report-says.md): Learn how the number of millionaires in the U.S. is set to rise, while declining in Britain, according to the latest UBS report.
- [Shares climb, bonds rally as September Fed rate cut chances grow](https://assetdigest.com/shares-climb-bonds-rally-as-september-fed-rate-cut-chances-grow.md): Following Powell's cautious remarks on inflation, stocks climb and bond yields dip, raising expectations for U.S. rate cuts. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [Remote Healthcare Market Surges to USD 28.6 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 18.2% CAGR – Verified Market Reports](https://assetdigest.com/remote-healthcare-market-surges-to-usd-28-6-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-18-2-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the latest trends in the Global Remote Healthcare Market with a projected CAGR of 18.2% from 2024 to 2031. Get insights on key players and market analysis.
- [Logistics Industry AGV Market Surges to USD 10.54 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 12.9% CAGR – Verified Market Reports](https://assetdigest.com/logistics-industry-agv-market-surges-to-usd-10-54-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-12-9-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the latest trends in the Logistics Industry AGV Market. Find out how automation and intelligent logistics solutions are revolutionizing supply chain management. Contact us for market insights!
- [Agricultural Equipment Market Surges to USD 301.81 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 6.85% CAGR – Verified Market Reports](https://assetdigest.com/agricultural-equipment-market-surges-to-usd-301-81-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-6-85-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover key insights on the projected CAGR of 6.85% in the global agricultural equipment market. Learn how technological advancements drive industry growth and key players shaping the future.
- [Electric Parking Brake System Market Surges to USD 11.351 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 11.3% CAGR – Verified Market Reports](https://assetdigest.com/electric-parking-brake-system-market-surges-to-usd-11-351-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-11-3-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the latest insights on the Global Electric Parking Brake System Market, projected to double in value by 2031. Learn how EPB systems enhance vehicle safety and performance.
- [Military IoT Market Surges to USD 76.73 Billion by 2027, Propelled by 11.8% CAGR – Verified Market Reports](https://assetdigest.com/military-iot-market-surges-to-usd-76-73-billion-by-2027-propelled-by-11-8-cagr-verified-market-reports.md): Discover how the Military IoT market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.8% from 2022 to 2027. Learn about key factors driving this growth and the major players shaping the future.
- [BP Energy Outlook: both main scenarios see 2025 oil peak, rapid renewables growth](https://assetdigest.com/bp-energy-outlook-both-main-scenarios-see-2025-oil-peak-rapid-renewables-growth.md): BP forecasts peak oil demand next year, growth in renewables in Energy Outlook for 2050. Get key insights on energy demand, carbon emissions, oil, natural gas, and LNG.
- [Oil edges higher on likely US inventory drawdown](https://assetdigest.com/oil-edges-higher-on-likely-us-inventory-drawdown.md): Stay updated on rising oil prices as U.S. crude and gas inventories fall, despite output restarts and slack Chinese demand. Follow the latest trends here.
- [Alstom wins $3 billion order to deliver metro trains in Hamburg](https://assetdigest.com/alstom-wins-3-billion-order-to-deliver-metro-trains-in-hamburg.md): Alstom, a leading transport company, clinches a significant contract worth $3 billion to supply metro trains in Hamburg, reinforcing its position in the urban transit sector.
- [Morning Bid: Turning the corner in the inflation fight](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-turning-the-corner-in-the-inflation-fight.md): A look at European and global markets as central banks signal confidence in lowering rates after achieving victory over persistent inflation challenges.
- [Asia shares rise; kiwi slumps after RBNZ’s less hawkish tone](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-rise-kiwi-slumps-after-rbnzs-less-hawkish-tone.md): Asian stocks hover near highs amid expectations of U.S. rate cuts, while the New Zealand dollar drops after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's less hawkish stance on inflation.
- [Thai finance minister says economy not good, with growth worsening](https://assetdigest.com/thai-finance-minister-says-economy-not-good-with-growth-worsening.md): Thailand's finance minister expresses concerns over the country's economic slowdown, aiming to boost growth to 3% amid challenges like high household debt and weak exports.
- [Volkswagen may close Brussels factory as low EV demand hits Audi](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-may-close-brussels-factory-as-low-ev-demand-hits-audi.md): : Volkswagen faces potential closure of its Audi plant in Brussels due to plummeting demand for high-end electric cars, impacting its financial targets for 2024. Shares dip as costs could reach 2.6 billion euros.
- [Global PC shipments rise in second quarter, Apple sees biggest jump, IDC says](https://assetdigest.com/global-pc-shipments-rise-in-second-quarter-apple-sees-biggest-jump-idc-says.md): According to IDC, global PC shipments increased by 3% in the second quarter, driven by demand for AI-capable devices. Apple saw the largest growth among PC makers at 20.8%, marking a rebound after pandemic lulls.
- [Exclusive-Fed considers rule tweak that could save biggest US banks billions in capital](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-fed-considers-rule-tweak-that-could-save-biggest-us-banks-billions-in-capital.md): By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Reserve is considering a rule change that could save the country’s eight largest banks combined billi..
- [Factbox-European companies cut jobs as economy sputters](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-european-companies-cut-jobs-as-economy-sputters-3.md): Discover recent job cuts across Europe due to inflation and war impact. Companies like TSB, Casino, Dyson, and more announce layoffs in various sectors.
- [Lloyd Edge’s Consistent Award-Winning Streak Sets New Standards in Real Estate](https://assetdigest.com/lloyd-edges-consistent-award-winning-streak-sets-new-standards-in-real-estate.md): Discover Lloyd Edge's industry-leading expertise and innovative property strategies that have earned him numerous accolades including Best Property Investment Firm and Property Investment Strategist of the Year.
- [Novo Nordisk shares down after analysis finds Lilly drug leads to better weight loss](https://assetdigest.com/novo-nordisk-shares-down-after-analysis-finds-lilly-drug-leads-to-better-weight-loss.md): Novo Nordisk's stock dips 1.1% as data analysis in JAMA Internal Medicine shows Eli Lilly's tirzepatide-based drug Mounjaro achieves faster and greater weight loss than Novo's Wegovy. Explore insights on the competitive landscape and market implications in the obesity drug sector.
- [Porsche AG reports sharp fall in China deliveries](https://assetdigest.com/porsche-ag-reports-sharp-fall-in-china-deliveries.md): Porsche, a German sportscar maker majority-owned by Volkswagen, announces a 7% global vehicle delivery decline in H1 2024, driven by a 33% drop in China. Discover insights on Porsche's market challenges and regional performance updates.
- [UK’s Capita surges about 23% on sale of software business](https://assetdigest.com/uks-capita-surges-about-23-on-sale-of-software-business.md): Shares of Capita soar nearly 23% as the British outsourcing firm announces the sale of its Capita One standalone software business to MRI Software for 200 million pounds ($256 million). The deal, expected to close by late August, includes a cash dividend to Capita and aims to streamline its portfolio of non-core assets.
- [Germany needs $325 billion of power grid investments by 2050, KfW says](https://assetdigest.com/germany-needs-325-billion-of-power-grid-investments-by-2050-kfw-says.md): Germany requires approximately 300 billion euros ($325 billion) in investments by 2050 to upgrade its power grid infrastructure for the transition to renewable energies, according to KfW. The state bank emphasizes the necessity of private sector involvement to meet funding needs.
- [Stellantis to expand hybrid vehicle line to meet growing demand](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-to-expand-hybrid-vehicle-line-to-meet-growing-demand.md): Stellantis announces plans to increase its lineup of affordable hybrid vehicles to 36 models in Europe by 2026, responding to rising consumer demand for hybrid options as an alternative to traditional petrol cars and electric vehicles.
- [Samsung Electronics wins cutting-edge AI chip order from Japan’s Preferred Networks](https://assetdigest.com/samsung-electronics-wins-cutting-edge-ai-chip-order-from-japans-preferred-networks.md): Samsung Electronics secures an order from Preferred Networks in Japan to produce cutting-edge 2-nanometre chips for AI applications, utilizing advanced GAA architecture and chip integration technologies.
- [Global SEZ Trends: What’s Shaping the Future?](https://assetdigest.com/global-sez-trends-whats-shaping-the-future.md): Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have long been instrumental in fostering economic growth and attracting investments.
- [German growth package offers limited boost, say economists](https://assetdigest.com/german-growth-package-offers-limited-boost-say-economists.md): Experts skeptical of Germany's economic growth package, forecasting modest increase in output. Outlook remains uncertain amid challenging economic conditions.
- [French asset prices swing as investors grapple with election result](https://assetdigest.com/french-asset-prices-swing-as-investors-grapple-with-election-result.md): French shares and bond prices experience volatility as investors react to a hung parliament outcome in the elections, with uncertainties about government formation and potential policy shifts impacting financial markets in France.
- [Ocado builds on Aeon partnership with plans for third robotic warehouse](https://assetdigest.com/ocado-builds-on-aeon-partnership-with-plans-for-third-robotic-warehouse.md): Ocado announces plans to build a third robotic warehouse in Japan's Saitama prefecture as part of its extended partnership with Aeon, enhancing efficiency and operational capabilities with advanced technology.
- [Exclusive-NATO will need 35-50 extra brigades under new defence plans, source says](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-nato-will-need-35-50-extra-brigades-under-new-defence-plans-source-says.md): By Sabine Siebold WASHINGTON (Reuters) – NATO will need between 35 and 50 extra brigades to fully realise its new plans to defend against an attack from Russi..
- [Fewer UK companies plan to increase prices, survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/fewer-uk-companies-plan-to-increase-prices-survey-shows.md): Recent survey by the British Chambers of Commerce reveals a decline in the number of UK businesses intending to raise prices in the near future, signaling potential economic stability and implications for Bank of England policy decisions.
- [North Sea oil producers urge Labour’s Starmer for tax clarity](https://assetdigest.com/north-sea-oil-producers-urge-labours-starmer-for-tax-clarity.md): By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) – North Sea oil and gas producers urged Britain’s incoming Prime Minister Keir Starmer to provide clarity on his election pro..
- [UniCredit CEO says M&A is a possibility, not a must](https://assetdigest.com/unicredit-ceo-says-ma-is-a-possibility-not-a-must.md): UniCredit's Chief Executive Andrea Orcel discusses the bank's stance on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), emphasizing that while they are open to opportunities under favorable conditions, they are not obligatory.
- [Chery launches 28,000 euro crossover SUV in Italy as it plans Europe expansion](https://assetdigest.com/chery-launches-28000-euro-crossover-suv-in-italy-as-it-plans-europe-expansion.md): Chery Auto debuts its Omoda 5 crossover SUV in Italy, priced from 27,900 euros, as part of its European expansion strategy. The Chinese automaker aims to introduce over 60 new markets globally and navigate EU tariffs on electric vehicles.
- [NATO summit to push for standardizing shells](https://assetdigest.com/nato-summit-to-push-for-standardizing-shells.md): NATO is set to issue its first defense industrial pledge at its Washington summit, advocating for increased arms production and stricter standardization of artillery shells to enhance interoperability on the battlefield.
- [Oil prices on track for fourth straight week of gains](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-on-track-for-fourth-straight-week-of-gains.md): Oil prices are holding near their highest levels since late April, poised for a fourth consecutive week of gains amid expectations of strong summer fuel demand and supply concerns.
- [Bitcoin hits 2-month low on election uncertainty, Mt Gox flows](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-hits-2-month-low-on-election-uncertainty-mt-gox-flows.md): Bitcoin declines to a two-month low, driven by uncertainties surrounding U.S. presidential elections and reports of bitcoin supply from Mt. Gox. Stay updated with Reuters for the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market.
- [Swiss price regulator puts UBS under observation](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-price-regulator-puts-ubs-under-observation.md): Switzerland's pricing supervisor places UBS under observation following its merger with Credit Suisse, citing concerns over market dominance and potential price abuse, particularly in loan interest rates. Stay updated with Reuters for developments on this regulatory scrutiny.
- [Russia swelters in heat wave, Moscow breaks 1917 record for early July](https://assetdigest.com/russia-swelters-in-heat-wave-moscow-breaks-1917-record-for-early-july.md): Russians endure scorching temperatures as Moscow surpasses a 1917 heat record with 32.7°C. From Siberia to the Pacific coast, cities face temperatures exceeding 35°C, sparking high demand for cooling solutions and precautions advised by Moscow's mayor. Stay informed with Reuters for updates on this unprecedented heat wave.
- [UK’s Barclays to sell German consumer finance business](https://assetdigest.com/uks-barclays-to-sell-german-consumer-finance-business.md): Barclays announces the sale of its German consumer finance business to BAWAG Group AG, simplifying its operations and releasing approximately 4 billion euros of risk-weighted assets. Stay updated with Reuters for the latest financial industry news.
- [Ericsson to book $1.1 billion impairment on weaker outlook for Vonage](https://assetdigest.com/ericsson-to-book-1-1-billion-impairment-on-weaker-outlook-for-vonage.md): Ericsson announces a $1.1 billion impairment charge in Q2 2024 due to a weaker outlook for Vonage, citing reduced market growth expectations. Stay informed with Reuters for the latest updates on this telecoms industry development.
- [Dollar on defensive after soft data, battered yen under watch](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-on-defensive-after-soft-data-battered-yen-under-watch.md): The dollar is under pressure following softer U.S. economic data, while attention remains on the yen near multi-decade lows amid speculation of intervention. Stay updated with Reuters for the latest market insights.
- [World stocks rise on rate cut bets, yen flounders at 38-year lows](https://assetdigest.com/world-stocks-rise-on-rate-cut-bets-yen-flounders-at-38-year-lows.md): Stay updated on the latest news as global stocks climb on rate cut speculations, pushing yen to lows. Find out more on U.S. Fed and market trends.
- [Sterling set for fifth daily rise ahead of UK election](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-set-for-fifth-daily-rise-ahead-of-uk-election.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The pound rose on Wednesday, taking advantage of a softening in the dollar and a reading of business activity that showed growth in the Bri..
- [Development banks get ratings boost on climate clauses and hybrid bonds](https://assetdigest.com/development-banks-get-ratings-boost-on-climate-clauses-and-hybrid-bonds.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The World Bank and other top development banks got a double boost on Tuesday as Fitch said debt payment freezes for climate-d..
- [Spain to crack down on holiday rentals to address housing crisis](https://assetdigest.com/spain-to-crack-down-on-holiday-rentals-to-address-housing-crisis.md): Spain's government targets unlicensed vacation rentals to tackle housing shortage. Locals protest skyrocketing rents due to gentrification.
- [Oil rises on US crude inventory draw, Mideast tensions](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-on-us-crude-inventory-draw-mideast-tensions.md): By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Wednesday after industry data showed a bigger-than-expected draw in U.S. crude stockpiles, while the mark..
- [UK’s Vodafone and Virgin Media agree new network sharing deal](https://assetdigest.com/uks-vodafone-and-virgin-media-agree-new-network-sharing-deal.md): Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 in the UK have agreed on a new network sharing deal, extending their partnership for over a decade. The agreement, announced on Wednesday, hinges on regulatory approval of Vodafone's merger with Three UK.
- [Rivian says no plans to produce vehicles with VW after media report on early talks](https://assetdigest.com/rivian-says-no-plans-to-produce-vehicles-with-vw-after-media-report-on-early-talks.md): Rivian clarifies it has no intention to collaborate with Volkswagen on vehicle production beyond software, refuting recent media speculation. Shares of Rivian dipped following reports of potential extended partnership discussions with VW.
- [Spain’s Iberdrola calls for greenwashing rules](https://assetdigest.com/spains-iberdrola-calls-for-greenwashing-rules.md): Spain's Iberdrola Renovables Energia urges clear rules to combat misleading climate-friendly claims, emphasizing the need for industry standards or regulatory measures to define what qualifies as green energy.
- [Shares flat, US Treasury yields weaken as markets weigh Fed chair comments](https://assetdigest.com/shares-flat-us-treasury-yields-weaken-as-markets-weigh-fed-chair-comments.md): US Treasury yields dip as market weighs Fed chair comments. Get insights on the latest market trends and analysis from Reuters
- [Factbox-Battles over CEO pay across the globe](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-battles-over-ceo-pay-across-the-globe.md): Find out which top executives faced shareholder opposition over their compensation packages, from Salesforce's Marc Benioff to Tesla's Elon Musk.
- [UK’s Sainsbury’s sales up 3%, poor weather dents non-food demand](https://assetdigest.com/uks-sainsburys-sales-up-3-poor-weather-dents-non-food-demand.md): Sainsbury's, the second-largest UK supermarket group, sees 3% rise in sales despite weather-related challenges. Grocery sales up 4.8%, but non-food categories struggle. CEO optimistic for future growth.
- [The Inspiring Journey of Jeff Larson, Financial Planner – From Finance to Philanthropy](https://assetdigest.com/the-inspiring-journey-of-jeff-larson-financial-planner-from-finance-to-philanthropy.md): In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Jeff Larson, a prominent financial planner at 25 Financial in St. Louis, to discuss his career, personal values,..
- [Sterling dented by one-two punch from dollar and euro](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-dented-by-one-two-punch-from-dollar-and-euro.md): Pound nears 2-month low vs dollar as U.S. currency gains from higher yields. Euro also climbs, with UK politics and ECB rate cuts in focus.
- [US Treasury yields boost dollar, Powell speech in focus](https://assetdigest.com/us-treasury-yields-boost-dollar-powell-speech-in-focus.md): Rising U.S. yields support the dollar. Stay updated with Powell's speech impact on markets. Details by Amanda Cooper and Stefano Rebaudo.
- [Shell to pause Dutch biofuels project as market sags](https://assetdigest.com/shell-to-pause-dutch-biofuels-project-as-market-sags.md): By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) -Shell will pause construction work at one of Europe’s largest biofuel plants due to weak market conditions, the latest low-car..
- [Qatar Airways posts 39% jump in annual profit to record $1.67 billion](https://assetdigest.com/qatar-airways-posts-39-jump-in-annual-profit-to-record-1-67-billion.md): DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar Airways posted a 39% jump in annual net profit to a record 6.1 billion Qatari riyals ($1.67 billion) on Tuesday. Revenue grew by 6% to..
- [German industry turns to solar in race to cut energy costs](https://assetdigest.com/german-industry-turns-to-solar-in-race-to-cut-energy-costs.md): German companies are increasingly turning to solar energy to mitigate high electricity costs, spurred by government incentives and falling solar panel prices. This shift is driven by economic benefits and aims to achieve Germany's renewable energy goals by 2030.
- [UK’s Sainsbury’s says weak non-food weighs on quarterly sales growth](https://assetdigest.com/uks-sainsburys-says-weak-non-food-weighs-on-quarterly-sales-growth.md): Sainsbury's reports a 3% increase in first-quarter underlying sales, driven by strong grocery performance, but hindered by weather-related declines in non-food categories like general merchandise and clothing.
- [French catering group Sodexo lags Q3 sales expectations](https://assetdigest.com/french-catering-group-sodexo-lags-q3-sales-expectations.md): Meta Description: French catering group Sodexo reports slightly lower-than-expected third-quarter sales due to accounting adjustments, despite a 6.8% organic revenue increase to 6.07 billion euros.
- [Global factory activity has mixed performance in June, PMIs show](https://assetdigest.com/global-factory-activity-has-mixed-performance-in-june-pmis-show.md): "Global manufacturing activity showed mixed performance in June, according to Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reports. While Europe faced setbacks with declining PMIs, Asian countries like China, South Korea, and Japan saw varying levels of expansion driven by robust global demand. The data highlights contrasting trends in regional manufacturing sectors amid ongoing economic challenges."
- [Euro rallies as French far right faces tricky path to majority](https://assetdigest.com/euro-rallies-as-french-far-right-faces-tricky-path-to-majority.md): "The euro surged as the French far-right National Rally faced challenges in securing a majority following their strong showing in the first round of parliamentary elections. Investors reacted cautiously amid uncertainties over coalition formations ahead of the second round, influencing currency and market movements."
- [European stocks rally after first round of French vote](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-rally-after-first-round-of-french-vote.md): "European stocks surged following the first round of the French parliamentary election, led by a 2.6% rise in France's CAC 40 index. The far-right National Rally's gains, though less than expected, spurred gains in banking shares, while optimism tempered over the potential outcome of the upcoming run-off election on July 7."
- [Sanofi eyes investment of up to $1.6 billion in Germany, Handelsblatt says](https://assetdigest.com/sanofi-eyes-investment-of-up-to-1-6-billion-in-germany-handelsblatt-says.md): "Sanofi considers a substantial investment of up to $1.6 billion (1.3 billion to 1.5 billion euros) in Frankfurt, Germany, for its insulin production site, Handelsblatt reports. The decision marks a shift from earlier plans and reflects Germany's appeal for healthcare investments."
- [Exclusive-Boeing agrees to buy Spirit Aero for $4.7 billion, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-boeing-agrees-to-buy-spirit-aero-for-4-7-billion-sources-say.md): "Boeing has agreed to purchase Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion in an all-stock deal, sources familiar with the matter revealed. The acquisition aims to address Boeing's ongoing safety challenges following recent incidents, with an official announcement expected soon."
- [Asia shares eye five-month winning streak; yen slumps](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-eye-five-month-winning-streak-yen-slumps.md): "Asian stocks set for fifth straight monthly rise amid Fed rate cut hopes. Yen hits 38-year low. Updates on US inflation data and market reactions."
- [Stocks inch lower as semiconductor shares ease; yen up vs dollar](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-inch-lower-as-semiconductor-shares-ease-yen-up-vs-dollar.md): By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global stock indexes edged lower in choppy trading Thursday as Micron Technology shares fell and weighed on semicon..
- [Global carbon removal market could reach $100 billion/yr from 2030-35, report says](https://assetdigest.com/global-carbon-removal-market-could-reach-100-billion-yr-from-2030-35-report-says.md): By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) – The global market for carbon dioxide (CO2) removal credits could reach up to $100 billion a year between 2030 and 2035 f..
- [US dollar retreats after weak economic data; yen gets minor relief](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-retreats-after-weak-economic-data-yen-gets-minor-relief.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The yen edged up from a 38-year low against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, helped by soft..
- [Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia invests $200 million in European expansion](https://assetdigest.com/chinese-owned-chipmaker-nexperia-invests-200-million-in-european-expansion.md): By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM/HAMBURG (Reuters) – Nexperia, one of the world’s largest makers of basic semiconductors such as diodes and transistors, said on T..
- [UBS’s new wealth management co-leaders announce reshuffle](https://assetdigest.com/ubss-new-wealth-management-co-leaders-announce-reshuffle.md): By Noele Illien and Oliver Hirt ZURICH (Reuters) – UBS is making changes to its wealth management arm, the division’s new co-leaders Rob Karofsky and Iqbal ..
- [UK retailer Halfords posts lower annual profit](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retailer-halfords-posts-lower-annual-profit.md): (Reuters) -British bicycle and car products retailer Halfords Group reported a fall in annual profit on Thursday as footfall across its stores declined due to c..
- [Nokia sells submarine networks business ASN to French state](https://assetdigest.com/nokia-sells-submarine-networks-business-asn-to-french-state.md): COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Nokia on Thursday said it had agreed to sell its submarine networks business ASN to the French state for 350 million euros ($374 millio..
- [BP halts hiring, slows renewables roll-out to win over investors](https://assetdigest.com/bp-halts-hiring-slows-renewables-roll-out-to-win-over-investors.md): By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) – BP’s new CEO Murray Auchincloss has imposed a hiring freeze and paused new offshore wind projects as he places a renewed em..
- [SoftBank to invest in search startup Perplexity AI at $3 billion valuation, Bloomberg reports](https://assetdigest.com/softbank-to-invest-in-search-startup-perplexity-ai-at-3-billion-valuation-bloomberg-reports.md): (Reuters) – Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group Corp’s Vision Fund 2 is investing between $10 million and $20 million in U.S. search startup Perplex..
- [Dollar hits 38-year high vs yen; stocks mostly ease](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-hits-38-year-high-vs-yen-stocks-mostly-ease.md): By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar hit a fresh 38-year high against the Japanese yen on Wednesday, with investor speculation high that Japa..
- [Euro zone yields edge up before inflation data, caution over France](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-yields-edge-up-before-inflation-data-caution-over-france.md): By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -Euro zone government bond yields rose on Wednesday as investors awaited inflation data from the United States and some members of ..
- [Yen tumbles to 38-year low vs dollar as likely Japan intervention looms](https://assetdigest.com/yen-tumbles-to-38-year-low-vs-dollar-as-likely-japan-intervention-looms.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Harry Robertson NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The yen dropped to its lowest against the U.S. dollar since late 1986 on Wednesday..
- [UK retail sales go into reverse this month, CBI survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retail-sales-go-into-reverse-this-month-cbi-survey-shows.md): (Reuters) -British retail sales softened this month after a recovery in May, and stores expect another drop next month, an industry survey showed on Wednesday. ..
- [Aussie dollar jumps on inflation spike, while yen stays under pressure](https://assetdigest.com/aussie-dollar-jumps-on-inflation-spike-while-yen-stays-under-pressure.md): By Harry Robertson and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The Australian dollar rallied after a surprise jump in inflation on Wednesday raised the prospe..
- [Exclusive-Doordash held talks with UK’s Deliveroo on takeover, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-doordash-held-talks-with-uks-deliveroo-on-takeover-sources-say.md): By Amy-Jo Crowley and Abigail Summerville LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. meal delivery group Doordash flagged an interest in a takeover of Britain’s Deliveroo last..
- [Miner BHP’s carbon emissions to rise slightly this year](https://assetdigest.com/miner-bhps-carbon-emissions-to-rise-slightly-this-year.md): By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE (Reuters) -BHP Group’s operational carbon emissions are set for a “small increase” this financial year, an executive revealed ..
- [Analysis-France may be next test of the euro’s foundations](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-france-may-be-next-test-of-the-euros-foundations.md): By Francesco Canepa and Leigh Thomas FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – “Because it’s France” was how Jean-Claude Juncker, European Commission president at the..
- [Oil ticks up on inventory drawdown outlook, Middle East risks](https://assetdigest.com/oil-ticks-up-on-inventory-drawdown-outlook-middle-east-risks.md): SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices inched up during Asian trade on Wednesday despite a surprise jump in U.S. stockpiles, driven by geopolitical risks from the Midd..
- [Covestro eyes 400 million eur in cost cuts after ADNOC talks intensify](https://assetdigest.com/covestro-eyes-400-million-eur-in-cost-cuts-after-adnoc-talks-intensify.md): (Reuters) – Covestro, the German chemicals maker in talks to be acquired by ADNOC, on Tuesday launched an efficiency programme to cut 400 million euros ($429 ..
- [Toyota sold $2 billion worth of cross-held listed shares in FY2023/24, filing shows](https://assetdigest.com/toyota-sold-2-billion-worth-of-cross-held-listed-shares-in-fy2023-24-filing-shows.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota sold $2 billion worth of cross shareholdings of listed companies in the year that just ended, the Japanese automaker disclosed in a r..
- [Oil prices steady as inflation worries limit summer demand optimism](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-steady-as-inflation-worries-limit-summer-demand-optimism.md): By Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday after rising in the previous session as investors were cautious ahead of U.S. co..
- [Asian shares subdued, yen hits record low versus euro](https://assetdigest.com/asian-shares-subdued-yen-hits-record-low-versus-euro.md): By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares were subdued on Tuesday while the battered yen hit a record low versus the euro, although the risk of interventi..
- [China’s BYD launches third EV model in Japan](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-byd-launches-third-ev-model-in-japan.md): TOKYO (Reuters) -China’s BYD launched its third electric vehicle in Japan, it said on Tuesday, a sedan that will be its most expensive model so far in a marke..
- [London’s FTSE 100 flat; energy, miners lead decline](https://assetdigest.com/londons-ftse-100-flat-energy-miners-lead-decline.md): (Reuters) – London’s FTSE 100 was flat on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of key inflation data in the United States, while a downtick in oil and ..
- [Mike Ashley’s Frasers buys THG’s portfolio of luxury goods websites](https://assetdigest.com/mike-ashleys-frasers-buys-thgs-portfolio-of-luxury-goods-websites.md): (Reuters) -British e-commerce firm THG has agreed to sell its portfolio of luxury goods websites to Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group for an undisclosed sum, it sai..
- [Prosus full-year core headline earnings jump 84%](https://assetdigest.com/prosus-full-year-core-headline-earnings-jump-84.md): (Reuters) – Dutch technology investor Prosus core headline earnings jumped 84% in the year to March 31, helped by a strong performance in e-commerce operation..
- [Oil eases as strong dollar weighs on commodities markets](https://assetdigest.com/oil-eases-as-strong-dollar-weighs-on-commodities-markets.md): By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices inched down on Monday as concerns of higher-for-longer interest rates resurfaced and lifted the dollar, offsetti..
- [German residential property prices keep falling in Q1](https://assetdigest.com/german-residential-property-prices-keep-falling-in-q1.md): (Adds missing economist name in paragraph 6) BERLIN (Reuters) -German residential property prices continued to fall in the first quarter of this year, dropping ..
- [UK’s Britvic rejects revised takeover proposal from Carlsberg](https://assetdigest.com/uks-britvic-rejects-revised-takeover-proposal-from-carlsberg.md): (Reuters) – British soft drinks maker Britvic rejected a revised, unsolicited, possible cash offer from Carlsberg Group as the proposal undervalued the group ..
- [Analysis-Consumer-focused lending under Labour could dent UK bank profits](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-consumer-focused-lending-under-labour-could-dent-uk-bank-profits.md): By Sinead Cruise and Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) – Once seen as hostile to banks, Britain’s Labour has courted lenders in recent years as it attempts to..
- [Asian shares end the week with a whimper, yen back to intervention watch](https://assetdigest.com/asian-shares-end-the-week-with-a-whimper-yen-back-to-intervention-watch.md): By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Asian shares are ending the week with a whimper after a recent rally to 26-month highs drew profit-taking, while the relentless ..
- [Swiss National Bank presses ahead as rate cutting front-runner](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-national-bank-presses-ahead-as-rate-cutting-front-runner.md): By John Revill ZURICH(Reuters) -The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates on Thursday for the second time running, pointing to easing price pressures that allo..
- [Analysis-UK markets jolted back to life by rate cut hopes, election buzz](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-uk-markets-jolted-back-to-life-by-rate-cut-hopes-election-buzz.md): By Naomi Rovnick and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) – Traders upped bets for a Bank of England rate cut in August, helping to underpin a pre-election rally fo..
- [Dino Decking Ltd: Leading the Charge in Sustainable Decking Solutions](https://assetdigest.com/dino-decking-ltd-leading-the-charge-in-sustainable-decking-solutions.md): As the world shifts towards sustainable building practices, Dino Decking Ltd is at the forefront, offering eco-friendly composite decking products that are tran..
- [Accenture forecasts 2024 revenue growth above estimates on AI demand](https://assetdigest.com/accenture-forecasts-2024-revenue-growth-above-estimates-on-ai-demand.md): Accenture forecasts 2024 revenue growth above estimates on AI demand (Reuters) -IT services provider Accenture projected annual revenue growth largely above est..
- [Italy boosts crypto risk oversight and toughens sanctions, draft shows](https://assetdigest.com/italy-boosts-crypto-risk-oversight-and-toughens-sanctions-draft-shows.md): ROME (Reuters) – Italy plans to adopt measures to beef up surveillance over risks tied to cryptoassets, including high fines for those who manipulate the mark..
- [Morning Bid: Bailey likely to bail on rate change](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-bailey-likely-to-bail-on-rate-change.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee British inflation may have returned to its 2% target for the first time in nearly thr..
- [Credit Suisse collapse showed weakness in regulatory framework: SNB](https://assetdigest.com/credit-suisse-collapse-showed-weakness-in-regulatory-framework-snb.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – The collapse of Swiss bank Credit Suisse last year has highlighted weaknesses in the regulatory framework, the Swiss National Bank said on ..
- [Asian stocks hold on to gains; BoE in focus](https://assetdigest.com/asian-stocks-hold-on-to-gains-boe-in-focus.md): By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks took a breather on Thursday, hovering near their highest in two years as traders waited for more U.S. pol..
- [UK election pledges fall short of $48 billion health funding gap, think tank says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-election-pledges-fall-short-of-48-billion-health-funding-gap-think-tank-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Election pledges by Britain’s governing Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party do not set out how they plan to meet a 38 billion p..
- [British review of “politically exposed” bank clients put off until election](https://assetdigest.com/british-review-of-politically-exposed-bank-clients-put-off-until-election.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s financial watchdog will wait until after next month’s national election to publish its review into how banks conduct mandator..
- [Germany’s working-age population to decline by 2% by 2045, study shows](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-working-age-population-to-decline-by-2-by-2045-study-shows.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany will see its working-age population decrease by 2% by 2045, according to a forecast released on Wednesday that is likely to add to ..
- [UK inflation back to 2% target for first time since 2021](https://assetdigest.com/uk-inflation-back-to-2-target-for-first-time-since-2021.md): By David Milliken and Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British inflation returned to its 2% target in May for the first time in nearly three years, data showed o..
- [UK’s Berkeley turns to build-to-rent segment; raises earnings view](https://assetdigest.com/uks-berkeley-turns-to-build-to-rent-segment-raises-earnings-view.md): (Reuters) -British high-end homebuilder Berkeley lifted its earnings outlook by 5% for fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday and said it would establish a build-to-rent..
- [Dollar steadies, sterling eases ahead of inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-steadies-sterling-eases-ahead-of-inflation-data.md): By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar recovered some ground on Wednesday after soft U.S. retail sales data reinforced bets of imminent Federal Reserve rate..
- [Exclusive-Ferrari’s first electric car to cost over $500,000, source says](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-ferraris-first-electric-car-to-cost-over-500000-source-says.md): By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN (Reuters) – Ferrari’s first electric car will cost at least 500,000 euros ($535,000), a source familiar with the matter told Reut..
- [Dollar pares gains after US retail sales miss expectations in May](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-pares-gains-after-us-retail-sales-miss-expectations-in-may.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar pared gains against the euro on Tuesday after retail sales data indicated signs of exhaustion among U.S. con..
- [European shares advance as French political concerns subside](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-advance-as-french-political-concerns-subside.md): By Shashwat Chauhan, Jesus Calero and Shristi Achar A (Reuters) -European shares closed higher on Tuesday, supported by a slip in government bond yields as inve..
- [UK grocery inflation edges lower again ahead of election, Kantar says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-grocery-inflation-edges-lower-again-ahead-of-election-kantar-says.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – UK grocery inflation fell for a sixteenth month in a row in June, industry data showed on Tuesday, providing a little cheer ..
- [German investor morale rises modestly in June, ZEW says](https://assetdigest.com/german-investor-morale-rises-modestly-in-june-zew-says.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -The recovery in German investor morale tapered off in June, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday, reporting a modest rise in it..
- [The euro zone’s fragmented banking industry](https://assetdigest.com/the-euro-zones-fragmented-banking-industry.md): By Tommy Reggiori Wilkes and Prinz Magtulis LONDON (Reuters) – Supporters for more consolidation in the euro zone’s banking sector have been watching Spanis..
- [Norway’s Schibsted to cut 250 jobs in cost drive](https://assetdigest.com/norways-schibsted-to-cut-250-jobs-in-cost-drive.md): OSLO (Reuters) – Norwegian online classified ads group Schibsted will cut around 250 jobs in the Nordic region as part of a restructuring plan to reduce costs..
- [A New Breed of Investor Emerges in London: New Investment Firm Seeks Solutions to Global Challenges by Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Finance.](https://assetdigest.com/a-new-breed-of-investor-emerges-in-london-new-investment-firm-seeks-solutions-to-global-challenges-by-bridging-the-gap-between-policy-and-finance.md): London, United Kingdom – 18 June 2024 – An innovative investment firm, Terra Invest, is launching today in the City of London and the United Arab Emirates (..
- [YouTube tests context ‘notes’ feature for videos](https://assetdigest.com/youtube-tests-context-notes-feature-for-videos.md): (Reuters) – Alphabet’s YouTube will soon allow users to add ‘notes’ that will provide context on some of its videos as part of a new feature that will b..
- [Analysis-Global central banks recalibrate as the big policy easing of 2024 fizzles](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-global-central-banks-recalibrate-as-the-big-policy-easing-of-2024-fizzles.md): By Howard Schneider and Francesco Canepa WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Six months ago the world’s major central banks were primed for a move that anyone with a cre..
- [Addressing Expense Fraud: A Vital Concern for Businesses Amidst Economic Strain in the UK](https://assetdigest.com/addressing-expense-fraud-a-vital-concern-for-businesses-amidst-economic-strain-in-the-uk.md): The ongoing economic challenges in the UK have significantly impacted families nationwide, forcing individuals and businesses to cope with rising bills and soar..
- [Analysis-French election worries rekindle market memories of UK budget rout](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-french-election-worries-rekindle-market-memories-of-uk-budget-rout.md): By Yoruk Bahceli and Dhara Ranasinghe (Reuters) – As the far right and leftist parties gain momentum ahead of France’s surprise parliamentary election, pres..
- [Wall St dips and gold surges, capping a tumultuous week](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-dips-and-gold-surges-capping-a-tumultuous-week.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks dipped and gold surged on Friday at the conclusion of a week fraught with the apparent contradiction of cooling ..
- [Election concerns in France give euro worst week in two months](https://assetdigest.com/election-concerns-in-france-give-euro-worst-week-in-two-months.md): By Karen Brettell (Reuters) -The euro was on track for its biggest weekly fall against the dollar in two months on Friday on concerns that a new government will..
- [G7 vows to drop fossil fuels faster, but activists unimpressed](https://assetdigest.com/g7-vows-to-drop-fossil-fuels-faster-but-activists-unimpressed.md): By Crispian Balmer BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy (Reuters) -Leaders of the Group of Seven developed democracies will commit to accelerating their transition away from fo..
- [Microsoft to invest $7.16 billion in new data centres in northeastern Spain](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-to-invest-7-16-billion-in-new-data-centres-in-northeastern-spain.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Microsoft plans to invest 6.69 billion euros ($7.16 billion) to develop new data centres in Spain’s northeastern region of Aragon, which ..
- [Exclusive-Vodafone looks to sell $2.3 billion stake in India’s Indus Towers, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-vodafone-looks-to-sell-2-3-billion-stake-in-indias-indus-towers-sources-say.md): By M. Sriram MUMBAI (Reuters) – Vodafone Group is looking to sell its entire $2.3 billion stake in India’s Indus Towers through stock market block deals nex..
- [Swedish May inflation above forecast but more rate cuts expected](https://assetdigest.com/swedish-may-inflation-above-forecast-but-more-rate-cuts-expected.md): By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The pace of Swedish inflation was higher than expected in May, data showed on Friday, but analysts said they saw inflat..
- [UK’s Crest Nicholson says Bellway’s revised proposal undervalues group](https://assetdigest.com/uks-crest-nicholson-says-bellways-revised-proposal-undervalues-group.md): (Reuters) – British homebuilder Crest Nicholson said on Friday it rejected a 650 million pound ($828.04 million) revised unsolicited proposal from rival Bellw..
- [Yen falls after dovish BOJ; euro limps towards weekly loss](https://assetdigest.com/yen-falls-after-dovish-boj-euro-limps-towards-weekly-loss.md): By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The yen fell to an over one-month low on Friday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) stood pat on rates and said it would trim bond buy..
- [Rare Earth Metals Market Surges to USD 10.78 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 11.42% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/rare-earth-metals-market-surges-to-usd-10-78-billion-by-2030-propelled-by-11-42-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Rare Earth Metals Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.42% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research..
- [Data Center Colocation Market Surges to USD 13.88 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 13.22% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/data-center-colocation-market-surges-to-usd-13-88-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-13-22-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Data Center Colocation Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.22% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Rese..
- [Customized Furniture Market Surges to USD 87.43 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 6.3% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/customized-furniture-market-surges-to-usd-87-43-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-6-3-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Customized Furniture Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research..
- [Automotive Semiconductor Market Surges to USD 77.76 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 8.1% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/automotive-semiconductor-market-surges-to-usd-77-76-billion-by-2030-propelled-by-8-1-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Automotive Semiconductor Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Rese..
- [Insulated Concrete Form Market Surges to USD 1,402.42 Million by 2030, Propelled by 5.25 % CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/insulated-concrete-form-market-surges-to-usd-1402-42-million-by-2030-propelled-by-5-25-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Insulated Concrete Form Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.25% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Rese..
- [Military Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market Surges to USD 35.54 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 14.49% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/military-artificial-intelligence-ai-market-surges-to-usd-35-54-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-14-49-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Military Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.49% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verif..
- [Protein Hydrolysates Market Surges to USD 38.84 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 7.1% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/protein-hydrolysates-market-surges-to-usd-38-84-billion-by-2030-propelled-by-7-1-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Protein Hydrolysates Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research..
- [Metalized Flexible Packaging Market Surges to USD 23.92 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 5.41 % CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/metalized-flexible-packaging-market-surges-to-usd-23-92-billion-by-2030-propelled-by-5-41-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Metalized Flexible Packaging Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.41% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market..
- [E-Commerce Payment Market Surges to USD 121.28 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 13.30% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/e-commerce-payment-market-surges-to-usd-121-28-billion-by-2030-propelled-by-13-30-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global E-Commerce Payment Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.30% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research..
- [IoT in Education Market Surges to USD 48.23 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 20.06% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/iot-in-education-market-surges-to-usd-48-23-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-20-06-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global IoT in Education Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.06% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®..
- [Artificial Intelligence Chipsets Market Surges to USD 112.62 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 20.8% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/artificial-intelligence-chipsets-market-surges-to-usd-112-62-billion-by-2030-propelled-by-20-8-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Artificial Intelligence Chipsets Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Ma..
- [Energy Harvesting System Market Surges to USD 2.4 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 10.3% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/energy-harvesting-system-market-surges-to-usd-2-4-billion-by-2030-propelled-by-10-3-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Energy Harvesting System Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Res..
- [Athletic Footwear Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 193.3 Billion by 2031, Globally, at 4.88% CAGR: Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/athletic-footwear-market-is-expected-to-generate-a-revenue-of-usd-193-3-billion-by-2031-globally-at-4-88-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Athletic Footwear Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.88% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®..
- [Specialty Chemicals Market Surges to USD 894.14 Billion by 2028, Propelled by 6.17% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/specialty-chemicals-market-surges-to-usd-894-14-billion-by-2028-propelled-by-6-17-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Specialty Chemicals Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.17% from 2021 to 2028, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research..
- [Medical Refrigerators Market Surges to USD 5.92 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 5.30% CAGR – Verified Market Research®](https://assetdigest.com/medical-refrigerators-market-surges-to-usd-5-92-billion-by-2031-propelled-by-5-30-cagr-verified-market-research.md): The Global Medical Refrigerators Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.30% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Resear..
- [Amazon adds $230 million in cloud credits to AI startups](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-adds-230-million-in-cloud-credits-to-ai-startups.md): By Krystal Hu (Reuters) – Amazon said it is investing $230 million in the form of Amazon Web Service (AWS) credits in artificial intelligence startups, the la..
- [Musk says Tesla shareholders voting yes for his $56 billion pay package](https://assetdigest.com/musk-says-tesla-shareholders-voting-yes-for-his-56-billion-pay-package.md): By Hyunjoo Jin, Abinaya V and Greg Roumeliotis (Reuters) -Tesla shareholders are voting to approve a $56 billion pay package for Elon Musk and to move the elect..
- [Exclusive-Temasek to finalise deal with Shell for Pavilion Energy LNG asset sale, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-temasek-to-finalise-deal-with-shell-for-pavilion-energy-lng-asset-sale-sources-say.md): By Florence Tan, Jonathan Saul and Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) -Singapore’s Temasek Holdings is finalising the sale of some assets from liquefi..
- [Czech billionaire bets on lotteries for growth](https://assetdigest.com/czech-billionaire-bets-on-lotteries-for-growth.md): By Michael Kahn PRAGUE (Reuters) – A Czech billionaire who turned a regional energy company into a global business empire after the fall of the Berlin Wall is..
- [Oil slips on US growth worries, ample crude supply](https://assetdigest.com/oil-slips-on-us-growth-worries-ample-crude-supply.md): By Georgina McCartney (Reuters) – Oil prices fell in early trade on Thursday, as investors digested that the U.S. Federal Reserve had likely pushed back a pos..
- [UK housing market falters as rate cut hopes fade, RICS survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-housing-market-falters-as-rate-cut-hopes-fade-rics-survey-shows.md): By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – Britain’s housing market lost momentum in May as the prospect of imminent rate cuts by the Bank of England faded, spurring a drop ..
- [German government plans supplementary budget for 2024, Bild says](https://assetdigest.com/german-government-plans-supplementary-budget-for-2024-bild-says.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – The German government is planning a supplementary budget for the current year with up to 11 billion euros ($11.89 billion) in additional bo..
- [Virgin Galactic announces reverse stock split](https://assetdigest.com/virgin-galactic-announces-reverse-stock-split.md): (Reuters) -Space tourism company Virgin Galactic announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split on Wednesday, sending its shares down 19% in extended trading. The sto..
- [Gold rush to endure through 2024 though $3,000 mark may prove elusive](https://assetdigest.com/gold-rush-to-endure-through-2024-though-3000-mark-may-prove-elusive.md): By Brijesh Patel and Ashitha Shivaprasad SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Gold’s lightning rally to successive record highs shows every sign of continuing in the secon..
- [French renewable energy sector says far-right victory risks trouble for industry](https://assetdigest.com/french-renewable-energy-sector-says-far-right-victory-risks-trouble-for-industry.md): By Forrest Crellin and Benjamin Mallet PARIS (Reuters) – The French renewable energy sector is bracing for a sharp slowdown in wind and solar projects if the ..
- [Wall St rallies, dollar drops after cooler US inflation; Fed in the wings](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-rallies-dollar-drops-after-cooler-us-inflation-fed-in-the-wings.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks rallied and the dollar sank as cooler-than-expected inflation data fueled rate cut optimism, hours before the en..
- [Germany’s May inflation rises 2.8% on higher services prices](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-may-inflation-rises-2-8-on-higher-services-prices.md): By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -German inflation rose in May due to higher services prices, the federal statistics office said on Wednesday, confirming prel..
- [UK economy shows no growth in April – ONS](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economy-shows-no-growth-in-april-ons.md): (Reuters) -A swift rebound in Britain’s economy in early 2024 came to a halt in April, driven by sharp declines in industrial and construction output in anoth..
- [Exclusive-Capital Group shakes up strategy to hit $4 trillion by 2031](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-capital-group-shakes-up-strategy-to-hit-4-trillion-by-2031.md): By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – Capital Group aims to grow its fixed income business, accelerate overseas expansion and diversify away from its core equiti..
- [Dollar calm ahead of inflation test, Fed decision](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-calm-ahead-of-inflation-test-fed-decision.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar steadied on Wednesday after hitting a four-week high against peer currencies overnight as market players awaited key U.S. inflati..
- [Oil climbs on optimistic demand outlook](https://assetdigest.com/oil-climbs-on-optimistic-demand-outlook.md): By Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices ticked higher on Wednesday amid upbeat global demand views from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and OPE..
- [Johnson & Johnson reaches $700 million talc settlement with US states](https://assetdigest.com/johnson-johnson-reaches-700-million-talc-settlement-with-us-states.md): By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $700 million to settle an investigation by 42 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. in..
- [How Apple used Google’s help to train its AI models](https://assetdigest.com/how-apple-used-googles-help-to-train-its-ai-models.md): By Max A. Cherney SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – On stage on Monday CEO Tim Cook’s Apple announced a splashy deal with OpenAI to include its powerful artificial ..
- [NASA, Boeing push back Starliner’s crewed return to June 18](https://assetdigest.com/nasa-boeing-push-back-starliners-crewed-return-to-june-18.md): By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) – NASA and Boeing said they expect to bring Starliner and its first astronaut crew back to Earth from the International ..
- [World Bank says global growth stabilizing but well below pre-pandemic levels](https://assetdigest.com/world-bank-says-global-growth-stabilizing-but-well-below-pre-pandemic-levels.md): By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The World Bank on Tuesday said the U.S. economy’s stronger-than-expected performance has prompted it to lift its 2024..
- [Euro, French bonds and stocks struggle on election uncertainty](https://assetdigest.com/euro-french-bonds-and-stocks-struggle-on-election-uncertainty.md): By Alun John and Wayne Cole LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) -French bonds fell sharply for a second day on Tuesday as did European stocks and the euro after the announc..
- [Apple’s AI push could reinvigorate iPhone sales as customers look to upgrade](https://assetdigest.com/apples-ai-push-could-reinvigorate-iphone-sales-as-customers-look-to-upgrade.md): By Jeffrey Dastin and Aditya Soni SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Apple’s developer conference on Monday was about more than infusing its software with the latest ar..
- [European shares steady after French political tremors, eyes on Fed](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-steady-after-french-political-tremors-eyes-on-fed.md): By Shristi Achar A (Reuters) -European shares were rangebound on Tuesday following losses in the previous session on political uncertainties in France, while in..
- [French investor Layani wins bid for last-minute Atos restructuring](https://assetdigest.com/french-investor-layani-wins-bid-for-last-minute-atos-restructuring.md): By Tassilo Hummel PARIS (Reuters) -French tech group Atos has picked an offer to restructure its debt led by anchor investor David Layani, preferring it to a ri..
- [Golden Goose targets $2 billion market cap in Milan IPO](https://assetdigest.com/golden-goose-targets-2-billion-market-cap-in-milan-ipo.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Golden Goose is aiming for a market capitalization of up to 1.86 billion euros ($2 billion) in its initial public offering on the Milan bour..
- [HSBC adds over 300 to China headcount after Citi wealth acquisition](https://assetdigest.com/hsbc-adds-over-300-to-china-headcount-after-citi-wealth-acquisition.md): HONG KONG (Reuters) – HSBC said on Tuesday it had boosted its headcount in China by more than 300, as the Asia-focused lender completed the acquisition of Cit..
- [Spain’s Criteria drops takeover plan for Naturgy with Abu Dhabi’s TAQA](https://assetdigest.com/spains-criteria-drops-takeover-plan-for-naturgy-with-abu-dhabis-taqa.md): By Jesús Aguado and Pietro Lombardi MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish holding firm Criteria said on Monday it had not reached an agreement with Abu Dhabi’s TAQA over..
- [Macron’s shock election call rocks euro and French markets](https://assetdigest.com/macrons-shock-election-call-rocks-euro-and-french-markets.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe and Amanda Cooper LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The euro fell while French stocks and bonds tumbled on Monday, following President Emmanuel Ma..
- [AI is sole focus at Apple’s annual conference](https://assetdigest.com/ai-is-sole-focus-at-apples-annual-conference.md): By Aditya Soni and Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Apple is expected to showcase how it is integrating artificial intelligence across its software suite, including..
- [Tesla turns to Musk’s small shareholder fans to back $56 billion payday](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-turns-to-musks-small-shareholder-fans-to-back-56-billion-payday.md): By Ross Kerber (Reuters) – With major Tesla shareholders appearing divided over whether to endorse Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, the company also is ..
- [Nokia CEO makes world’s first ‘immersive’ phone call](https://assetdigest.com/nokia-ceo-makes-worlds-first-immersive-phone-call.md): By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark made a phone call using a new technology called “immersive audio and video” that impr..
- [Exclusive-BP tightens workplace relationships policy after Looney dismissal](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-bp-tightens-workplace-relationships-policy-after-looney-dismissal.md): By Sarah McFarlane, Ron Bousso and Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON (Reuters) – BP employees must disclose any intimate relationships with colleagues or risk losing t..
- [Shein’s pre-IPO charm offensive hits roadblocks in Europe](https://assetdigest.com/sheins-pre-ipo-charm-offensive-hits-roadblocks-in-europe.md): By Helen Reid and James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -As online fast-fashion retailer Shein ramps up its pre-IPO charm offensive in Britain, pushback is growing too f..
- [Euro falls in warning sign for markets after Macron calls snap France vote](https://assetdigest.com/euro-falls-in-warning-sign-for-markets-after-macron-calls-snap-france-vote.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The euro skidded while stock and bond futures slipped on Monday, as French President Emmanuel Macron called a sh..
- [UK job market on its way back after downturn, recruiters say](https://assetdigest.com/uk-job-market-on-its-way-back-after-downturn-recruiters-say.md): LONDON (Reuters) – A fall in permanent hiring by employers in Britain was its least severe in more than a year in May and the recruitment market appears to be..
- [Global stocks dip, Treasuries flail as strong jobs data douses Fed cut hopes](https://assetdigest.com/global-stocks-dip-treasuries-flail-as-strong-jobs-data-douses-fed-cut-hopes.md): By Naomi Rovnick and Koh Gui Qing NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Global stocks pulled back from an all-time high on Friday after surprisingly strong U.S. monthly jo..
- [Microsoft to double down on Game Pass at Xbox showcase with ‘Call of Duty’ title](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-to-double-down-on-game-pass-at-xbox-showcase-with-call-of-duty-title.md): By Zaheer Kachwala (Reuters) – Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass will take center stage at its annual video-game showcase on Sunday, as the software giant prepares..
- [GameStop spooks investors with share sale, results ahead of “Roaring Kitty” livestream](https://assetdigest.com/gamestop-spooks-investors-with-share-sale-results-ahead-of-roaring-kitty-livestream.md): By David Randall and Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -GameStop posted a decline in quarterly sales and said it would sell up to 75 million shares, in a surprise move o..
- [US dollar rallies after stronger-than-expected jobs report](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-rallies-after-stronger-than-expected-jobs-report.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar jumped on Friday after data showed the world’s largest economy create..
- [Indian PM Modi’s coalition presents claim to form new government](https://assetdigest.com/indian-pm-modis-coalition-presents-claim-to-form-new-government.md): By Sarita Chaganti Singh, Shivam Patel and Nigam Prusty NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Democratic Alliance formally prese..
- [Bellway lifts house price outlook after strong spring season](https://assetdigest.com/bellway-lifts-house-price-outlook-after-strong-spring-season.md): By Aby Jose Koilparambil (Reuters) – British homebuilder Bellway raised its annual average selling price forecast on Friday and pointed to strong trading in t..
- [UK’s Asda says TDR Capital to become majority owner](https://assetdigest.com/uks-asda-says-tdr-capital-to-become-majority-owner.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Asda said on Friday that private equity firm TDR Capital will gain majority ownership of the supermarket group b..
- [Olympic rings displayed on Eiffel Tower 50 days before Paris 2024 Games](https://assetdigest.com/olympic-rings-displayed-on-eiffel-tower-50-days-before-paris-2024-games.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Paris 2024 organisers on Friday unveiled a display of the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower with 50 days to go until the Summer Olympics in ..
- [Airbus deliveries fall 16% in May](https://assetdigest.com/airbus-deliveries-fall-16-in-may.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus delivered 53 aircraft in May, down 16% from the same month last year and bringing the number of airplanes handed over to customers si..
- [Morning Bid: Global risk rally hinges on payrolls](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-global-risk-rally-hinges-on-payrolls.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Closely watched U.S. nonfarm payrolls data on Friday marks the final piece in an eventful we..
- [Netflix tests biggest TV app redesign in 10 years](https://assetdigest.com/netflix-tests-biggest-tv-app-redesign-in-10-years.md): By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Netflix started rolling out the first major revamp of its television app in a decade on Thursday, testing changes des..
- [ECB delivers its first rate cut in five years](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-delivers-its-first-rate-cut-in-five-years.md): By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank went ahead with its first interest rate cut since 2019 on Thursday, keepin..
- [Equals Money announces innovative new “Banking-as-a-Service” product](https://assetdigest.com/equals-money-announces-innovative-new-banking-as-a-service-product.md): Businesses will be empowered to offer digital payment and card solutions by leveraging the Equals Money infrastructure, opening new revenue streams Equals Money..
- [Sterling ticks lower as wage growth expectations ease](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-ticks-lower-as-wage-growth-expectations-ease.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The pound softened versus the euro on Thursday ahead of a European Central Bank meeting and after data showed a fall in British businesses..
- [World leaders, veterans, commemorate D-Day’s 80th anniversary in Normandy](https://assetdigest.com/world-leaders-veterans-commemorate-d-days-80th-anniversary-in-normandy.md): By Elizabeth Pineau, John Irish and Jeff Mason VER-SUR-MER, France (Reuters) -Moving letters from veterans were read out as ceremonies took place in Normandy on..
- [French jet engine maker Safran gets Italy’s clearance to buy Microtecnica](https://assetdigest.com/french-jet-engine-maker-safran-gets-italys-clearance-to-buy-microtecnica.md): By Olivier Sorgho (Reuters) – French jet engine maker and defence company Safran said on Thursday it had received clearance from Italy to buy Microtecnica, th..
- [Salesforce to open first AI centre in London](https://assetdigest.com/salesforce-to-open-first-ai-centre-in-london.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Salesforce has picked London for its first AI centre, where it said industry experts, developers and customers will be able to collaborate ..
- [Trafigura’s first-half net profit falls in calmer market](https://assetdigest.com/trafiguras-first-half-net-profit-falls-in-calmer-market.md): By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) – Trading house Trafigura posted a more than 74% drop in net profit in the first half of its 2024 financial year, the lowes..
- [German industrial orders unexpectedly fall in April](https://assetdigest.com/german-industrial-orders-unexpectedly-fall-in-april.md): (Reuters) – German industrial orders unexpectedly fell in April, marking the fourth month in a row of decreases, due to a significantly smaller number of larg..
- [UK services firms report slower growth and weaker inflation, PMI shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-services-firms-report-slower-growth-and-weaker-inflation-pmi-shows.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Growth among Britain’s services businesses eased in May from April’s 11-month high and inflation pressures dropped to..
- [Oil comes off four-month low as US jobs data fuels rate cut bets](https://assetdigest.com/oil-comes-off-four-month-low-as-us-jobs-data-fuels-rate-cut-bets.md): By Deep Kaushik Vakil and Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices edged up from four-month lows on Wednesday after a fillip from a U.S. jobs report that firm..
- [Stocks gain on rate-cut wagers as ECB meeting looms](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-gain-on-rate-cut-wagers-as-ecb-meeting-looms.md): By Danilo Masoni and Ankur Banerjee MILAN (Reuters) – World shares rose on Wednesday and the dollar inched up, with a European Central Bank policy meeting com..
- [Euro zone business activity expands at fastest rate in a year, PMI shows](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-business-activity-expands-at-fastest-rate-in-a-year-pmi-shows.md): BENGALURU (Reuters) – Euro zone business activity expanded at its quickest rate in a year in May as growth in the bloc’s dominant services industry outpaced..
- [Boeing to try again to launch first Starliner crewed mission](https://assetdigest.com/boeing-to-try-again-to-launch-first-starliner-crewed-mission.md): By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is set for a third attempt to fly astronauts to space for the first time on Wednesday,..
- [UK new car sales grows in May despite drop in private consumer purchases – SMMT](https://assetdigest.com/uk-new-car-sales-grows-in-may-despite-drop-in-private-consumer-purchases-smmt.md): (Reuters) -New car registrations in Britain rose in May helped by higher fleet vehicle demand, industry data showed on Wednesday, countering a drop in private c..
- [Spain’s BBVA seeks ECB go-ahead for Sabadell hostile bid, source says](https://assetdigest.com/spains-bbva-seeks-ecb-go-ahead-for-sabadell-hostile-bid-source-says.md): Spain’s BBVA seeks ECB go-ahead for Sabadell hostile bid, source says By Jesús Aguado LONDON (Reuters) – Spain’s BBVA asked the European Central Bank on ..
- [Nike cutting jobs at European headquarters in the Netherlands -Bloomberg](https://assetdigest.com/nike-cutting-jobs-at-european-headquarters-in-the-netherlands-bloomberg.md): AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Nike [NKE.N] is cutting jobs at its European headquarters in the Dutch city Hilversum, Bloomberg reported late on Tuesday. Nike did not ..
- [Oil near 4-mth low after OPEC+ supply plan, US stock build](https://assetdigest.com/oil-near-4-mth-low-after-opec-supply-plan-us-stock-build.md): By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices hovered near four-month lows in Asia on Wednesday as markets digested an OPEC+ decision to boost supply later th..
- [UK discounter B&M profit up 10%, boosted by new store openings](https://assetdigest.com/uk-discounter-bm-profit-up-10-boosted-by-new-store-openings.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British discount chain B&M on Wednesday met expectations with a 9.7% rise in full-year profit, reflecting a similar rise in revenue that wa..
- [Zara owner Inditex reports slowing quarterly sales growth](https://assetdigest.com/zara-owner-inditex-reports-slowing-quarterly-sales-growth.md): MADRID (Reuters) -Zara owner Inditex grew its sales by 7% in the first quarter of its fiscal year, it said on Wednesday, in line with analysts’ expectations. ..
- [Microsoft takes its AI push to customer service call centers](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-takes-its-ai-push-to-customer-service-call-centers.md): By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Microsoft on Tuesday said it will introduce new artificial intelligence tools for customer service call centers. Microsoft, whic..
- [Roaring Kitty’s GameStop options up millions, but cashing in may be tricky](https://assetdigest.com/roaring-kittys-gamestop-options-up-millions-but-cashing-in-may-be-tricky.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) – “Roaring Kitty” Keith Gill, the stock influencer behind the 2021 meme stock frenzy, may be sitting on a paper pr..
- [Regulators lack resources to tackle greenwashing, says EU watchdog](https://assetdigest.com/regulators-lack-resources-to-tackle-greenwashing-says-eu-watchdog.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Market watchdogs across the European Union have punished few instances of “greenwashing” by financial firms, partly because r..
- [EU clears 1.75 billion euro compensation for eastern German coal exit](https://assetdigest.com/eu-clears-1-75-billion-euro-compensation-for-eastern-german-coal-exit.md): By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s economy ministry said it won the European Commission’s clearance in principle to compensate power company LEAG..
- [Oil drops more than $1 as OPEC+ decision spotlights shaky demand](https://assetdigest.com/oil-drops-more-than-1-as-opec-decision-spotlights-shaky-demand.md): By Paul Carsten LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell more than $1 on Tuesday on scepticism about an OPEC+ decision to boost supply later this year into a global ma..
- [Dollar stands tall as traders mull Fed outlook; focus on ECB](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-stands-tall-as-traders-mull-fed-outlook-focus-on-ecb.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar held steady on Monday, as investors warmed to the idea that U.S. inflation may have slowed enough for the Federal ..
- [Morning Bid: Markets in upbeat mood as factories hum](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-markets-in-upbeat-mood-as-factories-hum.md): By Wayne Cole (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Share markets have started the week in a positive mood, help..
- [OPEC+ extends deep oil production cuts into 2025](https://assetdigest.com/opec-extends-deep-oil-production-cuts-into-2025.md): By Ahmad Ghaddar, Alex Lawler and Maha El Dahan LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) -OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to extend most of its deep oil output cuts well into 2025 as the ..
- [London stocks edge higher ahead of ECB rate decision; GSK slumps](https://assetdigest.com/london-stocks-edge-higher-ahead-of-ecb-rate-decision-gsk-slumps.md): By Pranav Kashyap (Reuters) -London stocks rose on Monday, mirroring counterparts in Asia, ahead of the highly anticipated rate cut by the European Central Bank..
- [Downturn in German manufacturing may be bottoming out, PMI shows](https://assetdigest.com/downturn-in-german-manufacturing-may-be-bottoming-out-pmi-shows.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – The downturn in Germany’s manufacturing sector, which accounts for about a fifth of Europe’s biggest economy, showed signs of bottoming..
- [Asian factory activity expands in May on robust global demand](https://assetdigest.com/asian-factory-activity-expands-in-may-on-robust-global-demand.md): By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Asian factory activity expanded in May as manufacturers benefited from broadening global demand, private surveys showed on Mond..
- [What S&P’s ratings downgrade means for France](https://assetdigest.com/what-sps-ratings-downgrade-means-for-france.md): By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) -Standard & Poor’s (S&P) decision to downgrade its rating on France’s sovereign debt should in the short term deliver more p..
- [Italian banks must invest more in technology, central bank says](https://assetdigest.com/italian-banks-must-invest-more-in-technology-central-bank-says.md): Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta urges Italian banks to boost technology spending to enhance innovation and competitiveness in financial services.
- [UK supermarket sales set for Euro 2024 fillip, says NIQ](https://assetdigest.com/uk-supermarket-sales-set-for-euro-2024-fillip-says-niq.md): Get ready for a sales boost at British supermarkets thanks to Euro 2024 soccer championship. Market researcher NIQ predicts a surge in sales for event-driven categories!
- [Euro zone inflation rises in fresh signal for ECB caution](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-inflation-rises-in-fresh-signal-for-ecb-caution.md): Euro zone inflation rose in May, signaling caution for ECB. Higher-than-expected inflation unlikely to halt rate cuts, but could slow pace. Analysts suggest cautious approach.
- [Pound heads for best monthly gain of 2024 ahead of US inflation](https://assetdigest.com/pound-heads-for-best-monthly-gain-of-2024-ahead-of-us-inflation.md): Track the pound's best monthly gain this year against the dollar fueled by expectations of higher UK interest rates due to persistent inflation. Stay updated with Reuters.
- [Dell shares slump as heavy AI investments expected to dent margin](https://assetdigest.com/dell-shares-slump-as-heavy-ai-investments-expected-to-dent-margin.md): Dell's heavy AI investments expected to dent profit, causing shares to drop 18%. Market value may decline by more than $21 billion.
- [Dollar slides after US inflation meets expectations in April](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-slides-after-us-inflation-meets-expectations-in-april.md): Discover why the dollar is set for its first monthly decline in 2024 after U.S. inflation rose in line with expectations in April. Find out more here.
- [Oil set for weekly loss ahead of OPEC+ meeting](https://assetdigest.com/oil-set-for-weekly-loss-ahead-of-opec-meeting.md): Oil prices fall as investors await OPEC+ meeting. Brent at $81.54/barrel, WTI at $76.8. Market trepidation over potential cut extensions.
- [Stocks lose steam after U.S. data](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-lose-steam-after-u-s-data.md): Follow the latest stock market news as MSCI's global equities index reacts to U.S. inflation data, impacting the dollar and Treasury yields.
- [European shares rise after US inflation data keeps Fed rate cut hopes alive](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-rise-after-us-inflation-data-keeps-fed-rate-cut-hopes-alive.md): Stay up-to-date with the latest on European shares following US inflation data, Fed rate cut hopes, and euro zone inflation trends.
- [London stocks end higher for third month](https://assetdigest.com/london-stocks-end-higher-for-third-month.md): London stocks closed higher on Friday, logging a third straight month of gains as investors anticipate a potential September rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
- [Nvidia set to overtake Apple as world’s second-most valuable company](https://assetdigest.com/nvidia-set-to-overtake-apple-as-worlds-second-most-valuable-company.md): Discover how Nvidia's AI chip dominance has driven its stock value to rival Apple, leading to explosive growth and surpassing market expectations.
- [EU approves Italian aid for $5.4 billion STMicro chip plant](https://assetdigest.com/eu-approves-italian-aid-for-5-4-billion-stmicro-chip-plant.md): By Toby Sterling CATANIA, Italy (Reuters) -The European Commission on Friday approved Italian state aid for STMicroelectronics to build a 5 billion euro ($5.4 b..
- [German retail sales fall more than expected in April](https://assetdigest.com/german-retail-sales-fall-more-than-expected-in-april.md): German retail sales declined by 1.2% in April, dimming hopes for a boost to Europe's largest economy. Analysts predicted a 0.1% decrease.
- [Renault, Geely create joint venture for hybrid, combustion engines](https://assetdigest.com/renault-geely-create-joint-venture-for-hybrid-combustion-engines.md): Renault and Geely announce new joint venture to develop more efficient gasoline engines and hybrid systems in response to growing focus on low-emission powertrains.
- [Investors hold their breath for inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/investors-hold-their-breath-for-inflation-data.md): Don't miss out on the latest updates on inflation reports and market expectations as investors eagerly await crucial data releases. Stay informed on potential market impacts and shifting global rates.
- [Analysis-Aircraft shortages turn into cash bonanza for some airlines](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-aircraft-shortages-turn-into-cash-bonanza-for-some-airlines.md): Discover how airlines are profiting from selling new planes to leasing companies at higher prices due to production shortages, leading to substantial gains.
- [India cenbank moves 100 tons of gold from UK to domestic vaults, TOI reports](https://assetdigest.com/india-cenbank-moves-100-tons-of-gold-from-uk-to-domestic-vaults-toi-reports.md): BENGALURU (Reuters) – India’s central bank has moved a little more than 100 metric tons of gold from the UK to its domestic vaults, the Times of India newsp..
- [Stocks regain some ground, bonds steady after rate angst sell-off](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-regain-some-ground-bonds-steady-after-rate-angst-sell-off.md): Stay up-to-date on the latest market movements with European stocks inching higher and bonds stabilizing after a sell-off on interest rate concerns.
- [Britain’s creaking power grid leaves green energy revolution adrift](https://assetdigest.com/britains-creaking-power-grid-leaves-green-energy-revolution-adrift.md): Experience Wightlink's battle with power grid limitations hindering a $60 million electric ferry initiative, putting green transport investment at risk.
- [Battle over power pylons highlights Britain’s net zero challenge](https://assetdigest.com/battle-over-power-pylons-highlights-britains-net-zero-challenge.md): Join the fight in Waveney Valley against high-voltage pylons threatening homes, fields, and communities. Support green energy without sacrificing beauty.
- [Dollar trades around two-week high as U.S. bond yields surge](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-trades-around-two-week-high-as-u-s-bond-yields-surge.md): (Corrects days of 0.5% falls in paragraphs four and 11 to Wednesday, from Tuesday) By Harry Robertson and Kevin Buckland LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar h..
- [Birkenstock raises annual revenue forecast on strong footwear demand](https://assetdigest.com/birkenstock-raises-annual-revenue-forecast-on-strong-footwear-demand.md): Discover how Birkenstock is exceeding expectations, with revenue forecast increase due to high demand for closed-toe silhouettes and cork-based sandals.
- [Italy April jobless rate falls to 6.9%, lowest since 2008](https://assetdigest.com/italy-april-jobless-rate-falls-to-6-9-lowest-since-2008.md): Italy's unemployment rate hit a record low in April with 6.9%, showing a positive trend in job creation and economic growth.
- [Brookfield enters deal to buy France’s Neoen for $6.6 billion](https://assetdigest.com/brookfield-enters-deal-to-buy-frances-neoen-for-6-6-billion.md): Canada's Brookfield, Brookfield Renewable Partners, and Temasek Holdings enter exclusive talks to buy majority stake in Neoen for 6.1 billion euros.
- [Sneaker maker Golden Goose aims to list in Milan in June](https://assetdigest.com/sneaker-maker-golden-goose-aims-to-list-in-milan-in-june.md): Italian luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose plans to go public in June with a 100 million euros offer, aiming for at least 25% free float.
- [Airline SAS posts bigger Q2 loss, eyes end to restructuring](https://assetdigest.com/airline-sas-posts-bigger-q2-loss-eyes-end-to-restructuring.md): (Reuters) – Scandinavian airline SAS posted a bigger pretax loss for its fiscal second quarter compared to a year earlier and said on Thursday it intended to ..
- [German inflation higher than expected ahead of ECB rates decision](https://assetdigest.com/german-inflation-higher-than-expected-ahead-of-ecb-rates-decision.md): German inflation exceeds expectations ahead of ECB rate decision. Analysts not concerned, expecting planned interest rate adjustments.
- [Global unemployment to slightly fall in 2024, UN labour body says](https://assetdigest.com/global-unemployment-to-slightly-fall-in-2024-un-labour-body-says.md): Read the latest report from the ILO on global unemployment trends for 2024 and how it impacts various economies around the world.
- [Aplomado Investments & Fenton Whelan Real Estate (AFW) and GSM Middle East to launch a super-premium, British international School on Qetaifan Island North, Qatar](https://assetdigest.com/aplomado-investments-fenton-whelan-real-estate-afw-and-gsm-middle-east-to-launch-a-super-premium-british-international-school-on-qetaifan-island-north-qatar.md): Exciting partnership between Aplomado Investments & Fenton Whelan Real Estate (AFW) and GSM Middle East to launch a top-notch school on Qetaifan Island North
- [China’s Geely to launch hybrids with more fuel-efficient engines](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-geely-to-launch-hybrids-with-more-fuel-efficient-engines.md): Geely Holding Group to debut fuel-efficient hybrid cars with new more thermal efficient engines in the first half of next year, offering reduced fuel consumption and extended driving range.
- [German consumer sentiment recovers further heading into June](https://assetdigest.com/german-consumer-sentiment-recovers-further-heading-into-june.md): German consumer sentiment rose for the fourth consecutive month in June as income expectations increased and willingness to buy improved, boosting the economy.
- [Uber to offer Seine cruises, day trips in Paris during Olympics rush](https://assetdigest.com/uber-to-offer-seine-cruises-day-trips-in-paris-during-olympics-rush.md): Join Uber's free Seine river cruises and day trips in Paris this summer, including champagne tastings and driver incentives. Book now!
- [BYD unveils new hybrid tech as battle with gasoline rivals heats up](https://assetdigest.com/byd-unveils-new-hybrid-tech-as-battle-with-gasoline-rivals-heats-up.md): BYD launches latest hybrid tech with record fuel savings, intensifying competition with gasoline car rivals. Save on fuel costs with BYD's new sedan models.
- [Hess shareholders sign off on $53 billion sale to Chevron](https://assetdigest.com/hess-shareholders-sign-off-on-53-billion-sale-to-chevron.md): Hess shareholders vote in favor of $53 billion merger with Chevron, clearing one hurdle in a deal that could reshape the oil industry landscape.
- [Global equity index dips as investors await inflation prints](https://assetdigest.com/global-equity-index-dips-as-investors-await-inflation-prints.md): Stay informed on the latest market trends with updates on global equities and US indexes. Keep an eye on inflation data for insights on interest rates.
- [Dollar slips ahead of data, set for first monthly drop in 2024](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-slips-ahead-of-data-set-for-first-monthly-drop-in-2024.md): Stay updated on the latest trends with the dollar slipping against major currencies, signaling potential rate cuts and impacting central bank policy outlooks.
- [Mosaic Data Science’s Neural Search Solution Named the Top Insight Engine of 2024 by CIO Review](https://assetdigest.com/mosaic-data-sciences-neural-search-solution-named-the-top-insight-engine-of-2024-by-cio-review.md): Experience the power of Mosaic's Neural Search Engine, leading the way in AI innovation with Large Language Models and Reader/Retrieval Architectures.
- [What is OPEC+ and how does it affect oil prices?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-opec-and-how-does-it-affect-oil-prices.md): Learn about OPEC and the combined force of OPEC+ in regulating oil supply and influencing global oil prices. Discover the key facts and latest updates.
- [Oil edges higher after inflation gloom hit prices](https://assetdigest.com/oil-edges-higher-after-inflation-gloom-hit-prices.md): Stay updated on the latest oil market trends and implications of inflation on fuel demand. Learn how interest rates impact oil prices and future market outlook.
- [Dollar holds firm as traders trim US rate cut bets](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-holds-firm-as-traders-trim-us-rate-cut-bets.md): The dollar is set for its largest weekly rise in over a month as markets adjust rate cut expectations based on strong U.S. economic figures.
- [Wall St rallies, Treasury yields steady ahead of holiday weekend](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-rallies-treasury-yields-steady-ahead-of-holiday-weekend.md): Wall Street rebounded and Treasury yields paused in the wake of upbeat economic data on Friday as investors positioned themselves ahead of the long U.S. Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start to summer.
- [UK commercial property values stabilising despite offices drag, says British Land](https://assetdigest.com/uk-commercial-property-values-stabilising-despite-offices-drag-says-british-land.md): British Land reports stabilizing UK commercial property values despite office sector struggles. Strong demand for central London space. Learn more.
- [Mosaic Data Science Named Top AI & Machine Learning Company of 2024 by CIO Review](https://assetdigest.com/mosaic-data-science-named-top-ai-machine-learning-company-of-2024-by-cio-review.md): Discover how Mosaic Data Science, recognized by CIO Review for the second consecutive year, is transforming industries with cutting-edge AI & ML solutions.
- [Stellantis CEO: electric vehicle tariffs are a trap](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-ceo-electric-vehicle-tariffs-are-a-trap.md): Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares cautions about consequences of EV tariffs on jobs, production, and competitiveness. Stay informed on the latest developments.
- [Analysis-Europe stock pickers go old-school to ride the next wave in AI](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-europe-stock-pickers-go-old-school-to-ride-the-next-wave-in-ai.md): European stock pickers are turning to utilities, data providers, and copper miners to tap into the next wave of AI, as enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continues to drive equity markets.
- [European shares to hit pause before rising again in 2025: Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-to-hit-pause-before-rising-again-in-2025-reuters-poll.md): European shares expected to pause in 2024 before rising to new highs in 2025, driven by recovering economy and rate cuts, according to Reuters poll.
- [Stocks stumble on inflation jitters, offsetting high Nvidia hopes](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-stumble-on-inflation-jitters-offsetting-high-nvidia-hopes.md): Shares fell as inflation in Britain offset Nvidia hopes, with Fed rate cuts on investors' minds. Get the latest market news here.
- [UK inflation pressure stays hot, dashing hopes for June rate cut](https://assetdigest.com/uk-inflation-pressure-stays-hot-dashing-hopes-for-june-rate-cut.md): UK inflation pressure stays hot, dashing hopes for June rate cut. Services inflation and core inflation persist, impacting economic forecast.
- [Dollar up as traders await Fed clues; sterling rises](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-up-as-traders-await-fed-clues-sterling-rises.md): Read about the rise of the dollar against the euro and the sterling gaining strength based on UK inflation figures in this insightful article by Saqib Iqbal Ahmed.
- [US dollar dips vs yen after Fed’s Waller rules out rate hikes again](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-dips-vs-yen-after-feds-waller-rules-out-rate-hikes-again.md): Stay updated on the latest market trends as the U.S. dollar fluctuates against the yen following Fed Governor Christopher Waller's comments on rate hikes.
- [Prehost.com Unveils Web Hosting Speed Insights from 17M+ Websites](https://assetdigest.com/prehost-com-unveils-web-hosting-speed-insights-from-17m-websites.md): Discover the true performance of web hosting services with Prehost.com's data-driven insights based on real user interactions from 17M+ websites. Make informed decisions for faster websites and higher conversions.
- [Otonomos Strengthens Growth Plans with Appointment of Account Director Connor Hayes](https://assetdigest.com/otonomos-strengthens-growth-plans-with-appointment-of-account-director-connor-hayes.md): Otonomos strengthens growth plans with the appointment of Connor Hayes, a veteran Corporate Service Provider with over 10 years of experience in Dubai and Qatar.
- [Ransom and AI generated attacks driving cybersecurity investment according to survey by Infosecurity Europe](https://assetdigest.com/ransom-and-ai-generated-attacks-driving-cybersecurity-investment-according-to-survey-by-infosecurity-europe.md): Discover how ransom and AI generated attacks are pushing cybersecurity leaders to invest more in cyber defences. Join Infosecurity Europe at ExCeL London from 4-6 June 2024 to stay ahead of evolving threats.
- [Sterling steady ahead of expected drop in inflation](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-steady-ahead-of-expected-drop-in-inflation.md): Stay informed on the pound's stability amid UK inflation data and potential BoE rate cuts. Market insights by Harry Robertson. Read more here.
- [Asking prices for UK homes hit record high, Rightmove says](https://assetdigest.com/asking-prices-for-uk-homes-hit-record-high-rightmove-says.md): Discover why UK home prices are at all-time highs despite expensive mortgages. Find out more about the latest data from property website Rightmove.
- [Italy’s large deficit, debt could erode investor confidence, IMF warns](https://assetdigest.com/italys-large-deficit-debt-could-erode-investor-confidence-imf-warns.md): Learn how Italy's large deficit and debt, along with delays in spending post-COVID EU funds, could impact investor confidence, according to the IMF.
- [Wall St, world stocks advance, metals shine](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-world-stocks-advance-metals-shine.md): Read about how U.S. stocks follow global trends, while gold and copper hit all-time highs on Monday, fueled by optimism over inflation and central bank policy.
- [European shares eke out gains amid interest rate uncertainty](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-eke-out-gains-amid-interest-rate-uncertainty.md): Read about how European shares ticked higher with defensive stocks leading, while investors awaited economic data amidst uncertainty over interest rate cuts.
- [Dollar firm as investors await Fed guidance](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-firm-as-investors-await-fed-guidance.md): Stay updated on the latest developments in the forex market as investors await further cues on U.S. interest rates and inflation trends from Federal Reserve officials.
- [European shares end lower on rate cut jitters; Richemont shines](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-end-lower-on-rate-cut-jitters-richemont-shines.md): European shares closed lower on Friday as investors turned cautious following remarks on monetary policy. Richemont had best day in 3 months.
- [Dollar mostly flat as market mulls inflation outlook](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-mostly-flat-as-market-mulls-inflation-outlook.md): Stay updated on the stagnant dollar value amid speculation about potential Fed rate cuts and persisting inflation concerns. Learn more here.
- [Stocks inch up as timing of US rate cuts weighed; copper jumps](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-inch-up-as-timing-of-us-rate-cuts-weighed-copper-jumps.md): World stock indexes edge higher as investors assess potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year. Stay informed with the latest market updates.
- [What is mission-critical for trading success?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-mission-critical-for-trading-success.md): Discover key strategies for trading success, including the importance of effective trading infrastructure, the role of managed service providers, and the significance of scalable solutions.
- [Engie Q1 profit drops on warmer winter, steady market](https://assetdigest.com/engie-q1-profit-drops-on-warmer-winter-steady-market.md): Engie's Q1 earnings drop 3.2% due to milder winter and market stability. Despite challenges, the company's business model shows resilience and growth in renewable assets.
- [Carlos Slim’s FCC to spin off and list cement and real estate unit](https://assetdigest.com/carlos-slims-fcc-to-spin-off-and-list-cement-and-real-estate-unit.md): FCC, owned by Carlos Slim, plans to launch Inmocemento on Madrid stock market to increase shareholder value. Moving assets to separate business.
- [GSK raises $1.5 billion from offloading Haleon stake at a discount](https://assetdigest.com/gsk-raises-1-5-billion-from-offloading-haleon-stake-at-a-discount.md): Learn how GSK raised $1.5 billion by offloading its stake in consumer healthcare firm Haleon, focusing on vaccines, cancer, and infectious diseases.
- [British grocer Sainsbury’s partners with Microsoft to use AI for data insights](https://assetdigest.com/british-grocer-sainsburys-partners-with-microsoft-to-use-ai-for-data-insights.md): Discover how Sainsbury's is revolutionizing the shopping experience with Microsoft's AI capabilities, improving search functions, and streamlining staff processes.
- [Prosus, parent group Naspers name Fabricio Bloisi as new CEO](https://assetdigest.com/prosus-parent-group-naspers-name-fabricio-bloisi-as-new-ceo.md): Fabricio Bloisi appointed as CEO of Prosus and Naspers, bringing vision and experience to lead the tech investor and parent group. Exciting changes ahead!
- [Strategies for Mitigating Financial Risks in Digital Asset Investments](https://assetdigest.com/strategies-for-mitigating-financial-risks-in-digital-asset-investments.md): Learn strategies for managing financial risks in digital asset investments. Diversify, manage risks effectively, conduct due diligence, stay informed for maximum returns.
- [Financial education: utilizing AR/VR for immersive learning experiences](https://assetdigest.com/financial-education-utilizing-ar-vr-for-immersive-learning-experiences.md): Discover how Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are transforming financial education, making complex concepts easier to understand through interactive learning experiences.
- [Oil prices rise after US economic data raises rate cut expectations](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-rise-after-us-economic-data-raises-rate-cut-expectations.md): Stay updated on the latest oil market trends and news, including how US economic data is affecting rate cut expectations and fuel prices.
- [Dollar rebounds on hot US import prices](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-rebounds-on-hot-us-import-prices.md): By Herbert Lash and Harry Robertson NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar rose on Thursday after data showed U.S. import prices increased 0.9% last month, a jum..
- [German experts cut their tax revenue forecasts for 2024-28 by 1.5%](https://assetdigest.com/german-experts-cut-their-tax-revenue-forecasts-for-2024-28-by-1-5.md): By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s council of tax experts cut their forecast for total tax revenue over the next five years by 1.5% on Thursday, wh..
- [Fears of German ‘de-industrialisation’ may be overblown – for now](https://assetdigest.com/fears-of-german-de-industrialisation-may-be-overblown-for-now.md): By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – High energy costs, weak global demand, a disruptive shift towards net-zero economies, and growing competition from China ..
- [Siemens misses profit forecast as industrial business struggles](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-misses-profit-forecast-as-industrial-business-struggles.md): By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) – Siemens reported a drop in second-quarter earnings at its industrial business, the German engineering group said on Thursday..
- [Italy cuts Eni stake, raises 1.4 billion euros](https://assetdigest.com/italy-cuts-eni-stake-raises-1-4-billion-euros.md): By Giuseppe Fonte and Francesca Landini ROME (Reuters) -Italy’s Treasury sold a 2.8% stake in energy group Eni on Wednesday, pocketing around 1.4 billion euro..
- [Exclusive-Anglo American starts revamp with hiring freeze, document shows](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-anglo-american-starts-revamp-with-hiring-freeze-document-shows.md): By Scott Murdoch and Melanie Burton SYDNEY (Reuters) -Anglo American has suspended hiring globally according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters, as it gets..
- [Catering firm Compass lifts profit forecast after strong first half](https://assetdigest.com/catering-firm-compass-lifts-profit-forecast-after-strong-first-half.md): (Reuters) – British catering firm Compass Group raised its 2024 profit forecast on Wednesday, after reporting first-half earnings slightly ahead of market exp..
- [AI’s use in finance may need new rules, ECB says](https://assetdigest.com/ais-use-in-finance-may-need-new-rules-ecb-says.md): The European Central Bank emphasizes the necessity for monitoring and regulation of AI in finance to prevent risks and ensure market stability.
- [Navigating the future of ESG investing: trends and forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/navigating-the-future-of-esg-investing-trends-and-forecasts.md): Discover current trends and future forecasts in ESG investing, from green bonds to regulatory impact. Stay informed with our expert insights.
- [Digital Transformation in the Asset Management Industry: Opportunities and Challenges](https://assetdigest.com/digital-transformation-in-the-asset-management-industry-opportunities-and-challenges.md): Discover how digital transformation is reshaping the asset management sector, presenting both opportunities and challenges for firms in a rapidly evolving landscape.
- [The Future of Asset Management: AI-Driven Strategies and Personalized Portfolios](https://assetdigest.com/the-future-of-asset-management-ai-driven-strategies-and-personalized-portfolios.md): Revolutionize asset management with AI technology. Explore AI-driven strategies, personalized portfolios, risk management, compliance, and more in this insightful article.
- [The Growth of Digital Investment Platforms and Their Appeal to Millennials](https://assetdigest.com/the-growth-of-digital-investment-platforms-and-their-appeal-to-millennials.md): Discover why digital investment platforms are gaining popularity among millennials, offering convenience, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with their values.
- [Oil down on inflation, supply risks in Mideast, Canada lend floor](https://assetdigest.com/oil-down-on-inflation-supply-risks-in-mideast-canada-lend-floor.md): Stay updated on oil prices as inflation remains a concern amidst supply risks in the Middle East and Canada. Find out more now.
- [King Charles unveils his first portrait since coronation](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-unveils-his-first-portrait-since-coronation.md): (Changes media identifier to correspond with visuals) LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s King Charles on Tuesday unveiled the first official portrait of himself sinc..
- [Factbox-How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-how-hosting-euro-2024-could-impact-the-german-economy.md): Explore the potential economic benefits of Germany hosting the 2024 Euros soccer championship, from increased tourism to a rise in beer consumption.
- [Analysis-Recovering euro keeps dollar ‘gorilla’ from scuppering ECB rate outlook](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-recovering-euro-keeps-dollar-gorilla-from-scuppering-ecb-rate-outlook.md): Euro holds ground against dollar as economic conditions improve, easing concerns for European Central Bank policymakers.
- [Countries make late bid to salvage EU’s nature law](https://assetdigest.com/countries-make-late-bid-to-salvage-eus-nature-law.md): 11 countries led by Ireland make last-ditch effort to approve EU's flagship policy restoring damaged nature amidst concerns of shelving after June elections.
- [Mixed UK labour market signals leave BoE on rate cut alert](https://assetdigest.com/mixed-uk-labour-market-signals-leave-boe-on-rate-cut-alert.md): British wages grew higher than expected, but signs of cooling labor market keep Bank of England on alert for interest rate cuts.
- [World shares rest near record highs ahead of US inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/world-shares-rest-near-record-highs-ahead-of-us-inflation-data.md): Stay up to date on world share performance near record highs as investors await key U.S. inflation data. Count on accurate market insights and analysis.
- [Curbs on costly home incentives cause split in Italy’s coalition](https://assetdigest.com/curbs-on-costly-home-incentives-cause-split-in-italys-coalition.md): Italy's government faces division as new curbs on home incentives stir controversy. Find out more on the clash between parties and its impact on the economy.
- [Dollar slips after unexpected rise in US producer prices](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-slips-after-unexpected-rise-in-us-producer-prices.md): The dollar dropped as U.S. producer prices unexpectedly rose in April, hinting at stubbornly high inflation early in Q2, impacting interest rate expectations.
- [Morning Bid: Markets eye US CPI and record high](https://assetdigest.com/morning-bid-markets-eye-us-cpi-and-record-high.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Stocks near record highs and Bill Hwang and Roaring Kitty in the headlines lend this w..
- [In the Market: Financiers fret over ‘leverage on leverage’ in private credit](https://assetdigest.com/in-the-market-financiers-fret-over-leverage-on-leverage-in-private-credit.md): Elite financiers are concerned about growing debt levels in the booming $1.7 trillion private credit market, with worries about excessive leverage and financial instability.
- [European shares listless as investors brace for inflation test](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-listless-as-investors-brace-for-inflation-test.md): By Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -Europe’s STOXX 600 struggled for direction on Monday, as investors geared up for this week’s key U.S. inflation prints and a sle..
- [London stocks muted ahead of more earnings, economic data](https://assetdigest.com/london-stocks-muted-ahead-of-more-earnings-economic-data.md): Explore expert advice on personal finance, investing, and money management with Asset Digest. Stay informed and make wise financial decisions.
- [The case for forever high interest rates](https://assetdigest.com/the-case-for-forever-high-interest-rates.md): Explore why financial markets predict interest rates to remain high, potentially forever, due to inflation and uncertain economic factors. Stay informed.
- [EU countries approve law to slash trucks’ CO2 emissions](https://assetdigest.com/eu-countries-approve-law-to-slash-trucks-co2-emissions.md): New law requires emissions-free heavy-duty vehicles, electric or hydrogen-powered, to combat air pollution and meet ambitious CO2 reduction targets.
- [Stocks grind towards record highs in inflation-heavy week](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-grind-towards-record-highs-in-inflation-heavy-week.md): By Wayne Cole and Amanda Cooper SYDNEY/LONDON (Reuters) -Global stocks neared record highs on Monday, in a week where inflation figures could make or break expe..
- [Japan’s SoftBank swings to quarterly profit, eyes on Arm unit](https://assetdigest.com/japans-softbank-swings-to-quarterly-profit-eyes-on-arm-unit.md): Discover SoftBank's return to profitability and emphasis on artificial intelligence through Arm Holdings. Learn how Arm's success impacts SoftBank's future plans.
- [Germany says cybercrime by foreign actors rose by 28% in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/germany-says-cybercrime-by-foreign-actors-rose-by-28-in-2023.md): Cybercrime by foreign perpetrators surged by 28% in Germany in 2023, heightening cyber security concerns amid suspected Russian hackers.
- [Amazon to invest $1.3 billion in France, create 3,000 jobs](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-to-invest-1-3-billion-in-france-create-3000-jobs.md): Amazon to invest over $1.2 billion in French operations, creating 3,000 jobs. Boosting AI and logistics infrastructure in France with new investments.
- [UK’s Rightmove cuts 2024 revenue per advertiser forecast on tough market conditions](https://assetdigest.com/uks-rightmove-cuts-2024-revenue-per-advertiser-forecast-on-tough-market-conditions.md): (This May 10 story has been corrected to say ‘revenue per advertiser’ forecast, not ‘ad revenue’ forecast, in the headline) By Yamini Kalia and Prerna B..
- [Microsoft to invest 4 billion euros in France](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-to-invest-4-billion-euros-in-france.md): Get the latest update on Microsoft's 4 billion euros investment in France announced during 'Choose France' summit, focusing on AI and data center in Mulhouse.
- [Floods kill 37 in Indonesia’s West Sumatra, 17 missing](https://assetdigest.com/floods-kill-37-in-indonesias-west-sumatra-17-missing.md): Flash floods and mud slides in West Sumatra province killed at least 37 people, with 17 still missing. Torrential rain caused devastation.
- [Currency market calm as US inflation data holds focus this week](https://assetdigest.com/currency-market-calm-as-us-inflation-data-holds-focus-this-week.md): Stay updated on the latest currency market insights as traders await US inflation data for potential interest rate impacts. Expert analysis included.
- [UK employers plan 4% pay rises in coming year, survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-employers-plan-4-pay-rises-in-coming-year-survey-shows.md): British employers expect to raise wages by 4% over the next 12 months, according to recent industry surveys.
- [Innovations in Payment Technologies: Enhancing Transaction Efficiency](https://assetdigest.com/innovations-in-payment-technologies-enhancing-transaction-efficiency.md): Introduction: Payment technologies have undergone significant advancements in recent years, revolutionizing the way we conduct transactions. These innovations..
- [Novavax signs COVID-19 license deal with Sanofi, removes doubt about business viability](https://assetdigest.com/novavax-signs-covid-19-license-deal-with-sanofi-removes-doubt-about-business-viability.md): Novavax secures licensing deal with Sanofi, boosting business viability and market value, paving the way for COVID-19 vaccine co-commercialization and new combination vaccines.
- [Retailer Lidl UK raises staff pay for third time in 12 months](https://assetdigest.com/retailer-lidl-uk-raises-staff-pay-for-third-time-in-12-months.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British arm of German supermarket group Lidl said it would lift wages by over 3% in June, giving thousands of workers a third pay rise ..
- [Honda sees full-year profit rising 2.8%](https://assetdigest.com/honda-sees-full-year-profit-rising-2-8.md): Honda predicts a 2.8% rise in operating profit for the year, driven by strong U.S. sales growth amidst a decline in China market.
- [Pandemic treaty talks to the wire, likely to miss first deadline, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/pandemic-treaty-talks-to-the-wire-likely-to-miss-first-deadline-sources-say.md): Negotiations to create a global pact to combat future pandemics are expected to miss Friday's deadline, delaying crucial decisions on vaccine sharing and pathogen access.
- [Rio Tinto had considered a bid for BHP-target Anglo American, AFR reports](https://assetdigest.com/rio-tinto-had-considered-a-bid-for-bhp-target-anglo-american-afr-reports.md): Rio Tinto contemplated an offer for Anglo American, a target of BHP, as per the Australian Financial Review. Will there be a bidding war?
- [GeoPark to access $500 million from Vitol in return for oil deliveries](https://assetdigest.com/geopark-to-access-500-million-from-vitol-in-return-for-oil-deliveries.md): GeoPark strikes deal with Vitol to sell 20,000 barrels of oil per day, gaining access to $500 million in funding. Improved price realizations by $0.15 per barrel.
- [China’s push for greener aluminium hit by erratic rains, power cuts](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-push-for-greener-aluminium-hit-by-erratic-rains-power-cuts.md): Discover how China's move to greener aluminium production faces setbacks due to unreliable rainfall and electricity shortages. Learn more here.
- [Oil hits 1-week high on demand hopes after China, US data](https://assetdigest.com/oil-hits-1-week-high-on-demand-hopes-after-china-us-data.md): By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices rose about 1% to a one-week high on Thursday after data from China and the U.S. signalled that demand in the wo..
- [Bank of England clears path for its first rate cut since 2020](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-clears-path-for-its-first-rate-cut-since-2020.md): By William Schomberg, David Milliken and Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England paved the way on Thursday for the start of interest rate cuts as so..
- [STOXX 600 ends at record high; BBVA weighs on Spain](https://assetdigest.com/stoxx-600-ends-at-record-high-bbva-weighs-on-spain.md): By Ankika Biswas and Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -Europe’s benchmark index inched up to close at a record high on Thursday, driven by a jump in industrial stoc..
- [Stocks gain as European shares hit new highs, dollar slips](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-gain-as-european-shares-hit-new-highs-dollar-slips.md): By Herbert Lash and Marc Jones NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks edged higher on Thursday, helped by surging European stocks and a larger-than-expected..
- [Europe’s rush for rate cuts shifts global market power away from US](https://assetdigest.com/europes-rush-for-rate-cuts-shifts-global-market-power-away-from-us.md): By Naomi Rovnick and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England has sent a new signal that borrowing costs will fall earlier and further across Euro..
- [Crafting a Pitch Deck That Stands Out to Venture Capitalists](https://assetdigest.com/crafting-a-pitch-deck-that-stands-out-to-venture-capitalists.md): Securing investment from venture capitalists (VCs) is a pivotal moment for many startups. It’s the difference between a great idea staying as just that, an id..
- [Telefonica tops forecast with 79% surge in Q1 profit](https://assetdigest.com/telefonica-tops-forecast-with-79-surge-in-q1-profit.md): Telefonica beats expectations with 79% increase in Q1 profit, driven by higher fees, cost-cutting measures, and revenue growth from services.
- [Brembo Q1 operating profit rises on record sales](https://assetdigest.com/brembo-q1-operating-profit-rises-on-record-sales.md): Italian premium brake maker Brembo reports 8.5% yearly increase in Q1 profit, hitting 1 billion euros in revenue. Learn more about their solid growth!
- [Stocks stall near record highs, pound poised for BoE](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-stall-near-record-highs-pound-poised-for-boe.md): Get the latest updates on world stocks as they take a breather near record highs. Stay informed on the Bank of England rate decision and the dramatic courtship drama in Spain.
- [Spain’s BBVA turns hostile with $13 billion takeover bid for Sabadell](https://assetdigest.com/spains-bbva-turns-hostile-with-13-billion-takeover-bid-for-sabadell.md): BBVA launched a $13 billion hostile bid for Sabadell, aiming to create the second-largest bank in Spain. The move follows Sabadell's rejection of the proposal.
- [ITV forecasts 12% jump in Q2 ad revenue on Euros demand](https://assetdigest.com/itv-forecasts-12-jump-in-q2-ad-revenue-on-euros-demand.md): Find out how ITV expects a 12% increase in ad revenue during the second quarter, driven by the Euros soccer championship. Learn more here!
- [TIM CEO sees potential benefits of almost 5 billion euros from new business plan – paper](https://assetdigest.com/tim-ceo-sees-potential-benefits-of-almost-5-billion-euros-from-new-business-plan-paper.md): Telecom Italia CEO discusses potential 5 billion euro benefits from new plan, focusing on dividends and growth acceleration. Stay updated on the latest developments.
- [Platinum set for biggest deficit in a decade in 2024, says Johnson Matthey](https://assetdigest.com/platinum-set-for-biggest-deficit-in-a-decade-in-2024-says-johnson-matthey.md): Johnson Matthey predicts deficit as Russian shipments return to normal, industrial demand remains strong for platinum, palladium, and rhodium.
- [FTSE 100 hits record high, pound slips ahead of BoE verdict](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-hits-record-high-pound-slips-ahead-of-boe-verdict.md): By Pranav Kashyap, Shubham Batra and Khushi Singh (Reuters) -The UK’s FTSE 100 benchmark stock index scaled new highs on Wednesday following upbeat corporate ..
- [Puma upbeat on growing demand, shares jump](https://assetdigest.com/puma-upbeat-on-growing-demand-shares-jump.md): By Linda Pasquini and Helen Reid (Reuters) -A return to growth in the Americas helped Puma meet first-quarter sales forecasts and its order book for the rest of..
- [Uber shares tumble as weaker ride-share demand hurts Q2 forecast](https://assetdigest.com/uber-shares-tumble-as-weaker-ride-share-demand-hurts-q2-forecast.md): By Yuvraj Malik (Reuters) -Uber posted a surprise quarterly loss and forecast gross bookings below Wall Street expectations, sending its shares down 9% and putt..
- [Oil prices rise after US crude stocks fall more than expected](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-rise-after-us-crude-stocks-fall-more-than-expected.md): By Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday after U.S. oil storage data showed a larger-than-expected draw in crude stockpiles as ref..
- [Olympics-Flame arrives in Marseille amid tight security](https://assetdigest.com/olympics-flame-arrives-in-marseille-amid-tight-security.md): By Clotaire Achi and Julien Pretot MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) – The Olympic flame landed on French soil amid tight security on Wednesday, firing the starting..
- [Crafting an Effective Crisis Management Plan](https://assetdigest.com/crafting-an-effective-crisis-management-plan.md): In today’s unpredictable business environment, the ability to manage crises effectively has never been more critical. From natural disasters to cybersecurity ..
- [UK tells tech firms to ‘tame algorithms’ to protect children](https://assetdigest.com/uk-tells-tech-firms-to-tame-algorithms-to-protect-children.md): Learn how social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are required to filter out harmful material under proposed British measures.
- [British pub group JD Wetherspoon expects profit at upper end of market forecast](https://assetdigest.com/british-pub-group-jd-wetherspoon-expects-profit-at-upper-end-of-market-forecast.md): British pub group JD Wetherspoon predicts profits at the upper end of market expectations after third-quarter sales rise, driven by demand for ales and vodka.
- [Alstom to ask shareholders for $1 billion in rights issue to slash debt](https://assetdigest.com/alstom-to-ask-shareholders-for-1-billion-in-rights-issue-to-slash-debt.md): Discover how Alstom plans to slash debt through a rights issue, hybrid bonds, and business sales. Learn more about the world's second-biggest train maker.
- [Munich Re Q1 net profit up 68%, in line with preliminary figures](https://assetdigest.com/munich-re-q1-net-profit-up-68-in-line-with-preliminary-figures.md): Munich Re reports a 68% increase in net profit for Q1, aligning with preliminary figures. Net profit 2.140 billion euros ($2.30 billion).
- [Exclusive-Amazon breaks into Europe 5G networks with Telefonica cloud deal](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-amazon-breaks-into-europe-5g-networks-with-telefonica-cloud-deal.md): By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Telefonica Germany will move one million 5G customers to Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud later this month, company..
- [Meta to expand AI image generation offerings for ads](https://assetdigest.com/meta-to-expand-ai-image-generation-offerings-for-ads.md): NEW YORK (Reuters) – Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said on Tuesday it was expanding its suite of generative AI ads products to..
- [UK’s FTSE 100 notches record closing high in broad rally](https://assetdigest.com/uks-ftse-100-notches-record-closing-high-in-broad-rally.md): By Shubham Batra, Pranav Kashyap and Medha Singh (Reuters) -The UK’s FTSE 100 notched a record closing high on Tuesday in a broad rally as traders returned fr..
- [Race for Europe’s first ‘real-time’ stock trade tape heats up](https://assetdigest.com/race-for-europes-first-real-time-stock-trade-tape-heats-up.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Banks and asset managers are vying with Europe’s exchanges to develop technology that can deepen the pool of investors in th..
- [US dollar edges lower but up against yen, Aussie](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-edges-lower-but-up-against-yen-aussie.md): By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar slipped on Tuesday but strengthened against the Japanese yen as expectations of large interest rate ..
- [Apple unveils new AI-focused chip in upgraded iPad Pro](https://assetdigest.com/apple-unveils-new-ai-focused-chip-in-upgraded-ipad-pro.md): By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) -Apple unveiled its latest iPad Pro on Tuesday with a new chip for artificial intelligence computing as it rushes to catch up with i..
- [Introduction to Crisis Management](https://assetdigest.com/introduction-to-crisis-management.md): In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, businesses face an array of challenges that can escalate into crises without warning. Whether it’s a natural..
- [‘Livestream’ shopping thwarts some high-tech tools to stop fake merch](https://assetdigest.com/livestream-shopping-thwarts-some-high-tech-tools-to-stop-fake-merch.md): By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK (Reuters) – Livestream shopping where buyers and sellers transact in real-time video is growing in the United States while techno..
- [UK construction growth hits 14-month high in April, PMI survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-construction-growth-hits-14-month-high-in-april-pmi-survey-shows.md): (Reuters) – British construction companies enjoyed their fastest expansion in more than a year during April, despite a further drop in house-building, accordi..
- [UBS shares soar as profit smashes forecasts, share buyback plans affirmed](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-shares-soar-as-profit-smashes-forecasts-share-buyback-plans-affirmed.md): By Noele Illien ZURICH (Reuters) – UBS on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit that trounced forecasts and said it was sticking with plans for share buybacks..
- [Saudi Aramco maintains $31 billion dividend despite lower Q1 net income](https://assetdigest.com/saudi-aramco-maintains-31-billion-dividend-despite-lower-q1-net-income.md): By Hadeel Al Sayegh DUBAI (Reuters) -Saudi Arabian state-owned oil giant Aramco expects to pay $31 billion in dividends to the Saudi government and its sharehol..
- [People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer’s, scientists say](https://assetdigest.com/people-with-two-copies-of-a-risk-gene-have-genetic-form-of-alzheimers-scientists-say.md): By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) -People who carry two copies of the APOE4 gene are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer’s and face symptoms at an ..
- [Microsoft readies new AI model to compete with Google, OpenAI, The Information reports](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-readies-new-ai-model-to-compete-with-google-openai-the-information-reports.md): (Reuters) -Microsoft is training a new, in-house AI language model large enough to compete with those from Alphabet’s Google and OpenAI, the Information repor..
- [Dollar weaker on renewed Fed rate cut hopes; yen wobbles](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-weaker-on-renewed-fed-rate-cut-hopes-yen-wobbles.md): By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar index was lower on Monday for a fourth straight session as a softer-than-expected U.S. jobs report last week..
- [Global shares gain on rate cut bets; yen weakens](https://assetdigest.com/global-shares-gain-on-rate-cut-bets-yen-weakens.md): By Herbert Lash and Nell Mackenzie NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -A gauge of global stock markets rose on Monday on optimism that major central banks will cut inter..
- [ECB grows more confident about cutting rates, policymakers say](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-grows-more-confident-about-cutting-rates-policymakers-say.md): By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa VILNIUS/FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank is growing more confident about cutting interest rates as euro zon..
- [Swedish central bank to cut key rate this week, Reuters poll shows](https://assetdigest.com/swedish-central-bank-to-cut-key-rate-this-week-reuters-poll-shows.md): By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s central bank will cut its key interest rate this week by a quarter percentage point to 3.75% and then contin..
- [Effective Bootstrapping Strategies for Startup Founders: Navigating Growth with Innovation and Self-funding](https://assetdigest.com/effective-bootstrapping-strategies-for-startup-founders-navigating-growth-with-innovation-and-self-funding.md): In the thrilling yet challenging world of startups, the concept of bootstrapping stands out as a beacon of self-reliance and creativity. Bootstrapping, or the p..
- [Swiss National Bank exploring ways to tokenise financial assets](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-national-bank-exploring-ways-to-tokenise-financial-assets.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank is examining the best way that financial assets can be digitally tokenised as a way of making payments more secure ..
- [Sabadell board meets to consider BBVA’s $13 billion offer, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/sabadell-board-meets-to-consider-bbvas-13-billion-offer-sources-say.md): By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Sabadell’s board was meeting on Monday to discuss an all-share offer from larger Spanish bank BBVA that was worth around 12..
- [World shares climb on Fed cut bets, China gains; yen weakens](https://assetdigest.com/world-shares-climb-on-fed-cut-bets-china-gains-yen-weakens.md): By Nell Mackenzie and Rae Wee LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. stocks looked to open higher on renewed bets that the Federal Reserve would likely ease interest rates this..
- [BioNTech says 90% of 2024 revenues will accrue at end of year](https://assetdigest.com/biontech-says-90-of-2024-revenues-will-accrue-at-end-of-year.md): By Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Germany’s BioNTech, whose COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with Pfizer was widely used during the pandemic, said on Monda..
- [Shares in Spain’s Indra surge after net profit rises 40%](https://assetdigest.com/shares-in-spains-indra-surge-after-net-profit-rises-40.md): By Matteo Allievi (Reuters) -Shares in Spanish defence and technology firm Indra surged on Monday after its net profit rose 40% to 61 million euros ($66 million..
- [Maersk says Red Sea disruption will cut capacity by 15-20% in second quarter](https://assetdigest.com/maersk-says-red-sea-disruption-will-cut-capacity-by-15-20-in-second-quarter.md): COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -The disruption to container shipping traffic in the Red Sea is increasing and is expected to reduce the industry’s capacity between the ..
- [Westpac raises share buyback by $661 million even as costs and competition bite](https://assetdigest.com/westpac-raises-share-buyback-by-661-million-even-as-costs-and-competition-bite.md): By Sameer Manekar (Reuters) -Australian bank Westpac raised its share repurchase programme by A$1 billion ($661 million) and declared a special dividend on Mond..
- [Analysis-Apple has big AI ambitions – at a lower cost than its rivals](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-apple-has-big-ai-ambitions-at-a-lower-cost-than-its-rivals.md): By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) -For most of the past year and a half, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook has fielded questions from Wall Street analysts about his plan..
- [Stocks jump, yields fall on hopes U.S. labor tightness ebbing](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-jump-yields-fall-on-hopes-u-s-labor-tightness-ebbing.md): By Alden Bentley and Huw Jones NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Wall Street followed global shares higher on Friday after news that U.S. nonfarm payrolls grew less th..
- [Dollar drops as employers add fewer jobs than expected in April](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-drops-as-employers-add-fewer-jobs-than-expected-in-april.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar fell to a three-week low against the yen on Friday after data showed that U.S. jobs growth slowed more than ..
- [Oil prices set for steepest weekly drop in three months](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-set-for-steepest-weekly-drop-in-three-months.md): By Ahmad Ghaddar and Deep Kaushik Vakil LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices steadied on Friday after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data, but kept on course for their ..
- [Global equity funds attract robust weekly inflows, led by Asia](https://assetdigest.com/global-equity-funds-attract-robust-weekly-inflows-led-by-asia.md): (Reuters) – Global equity funds experienced renewed interest from investors in the seven days through May 1, buoyed by a surge in inflows to Asia amid optimis..
- [Sterling shrugs off local election to focus on US payrolls data](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-shrugs-off-local-election-to-focus-on-us-payrolls-data.md): By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling rose on Friday against a weakening dollar ahead of U.S. jobs data due later in the day, while local elections in Br..
- [Analysis-Traders prep for another round of yen whack-a-mole](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-traders-prep-for-another-round-of-yen-whack-a-mole.md): By Amanda Cooper and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – Japan’s attempts to shore up its currency are putting trading desks across the globe on high alert ..
- [Oil edges back towards 7-week low after resilient US jobs data](https://assetdigest.com/oil-edges-back-towards-7-week-low-after-resilient-us-jobs-data.md): By Robert Harvey and Deep Kaushik Vakil LONDON (Reuters) -Oil edged back towards the previous day’s seven-week low on Thursday, paring earlier gains, after U...
- [Greek summer wildfire threat nears, outpacing plans to contain it](https://assetdigest.com/greek-summer-wildfire-threat-nears-outpacing-plans-to-contain-it.md): By Angeliki Koutantou ATHENS (Reuters) – When firefighters arrived at a blaze in a pine forest on the Greek island of Rhodes last July, flames were already le..
- [Euro zone factory activity takes turn for the worse in April, PMI survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-factory-activity-takes-turn-for-the-worse-in-april-pmi-survey-shows.md): By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) -The downturn in manufacturing activity across the euro zone deepened in April due to crumbling demand despite factories cutt..
- [Sterling gives back some Fed-inspired gains, eyes on local elections](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-gives-back-some-fed-inspired-gains-eyes-on-local-elections.md): By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) – The British pound slipped against the dollar, having risen the day before after the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, whi..
- [UK set for weak growth and highest inflation in G7, OECD says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-set-for-weak-growth-and-highest-inflation-in-g7-oecd-says.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will suffer some of the lowest rates of economic growth and highest inflation among Group of Seven countries this year a..
- [European shares struggle for direction in earnings tide, Fed decision](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-struggle-for-direction-in-earnings-tide-fed-decision.md): By Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -European shares flitted in a tight range on Thursday, after falling to a one-week low in early trade, as investors returned from a m..
- [Garmin’s Q1 results beat on strong demand for fitness, auto products](https://assetdigest.com/garmins-q1-results-beat-on-strong-demand-for-fitness-auto-products.md): (Reuters) -Garmin topped Wall Street estimates for first-quarter results on Wednesday as the Swiss navigation device maker benefited from new launches and stron..
- [Stocks, dollar dip after data with eyes on Fed](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-dollar-dip-after-data-with-eyes-on-fed.md): By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – A gauge of global stocks declined for the first time in three sessions on Wednesday while the dollar dipped against ..
- [Apple set for big sales decline as investors await AI in iPhones](https://assetdigest.com/apple-set-for-big-sales-decline-as-investors-await-ai-in-iphones.md): By Yuvraj Malik (Reuters) – Apple’s plan to add generative AI to its iPhones and revive sagging sales in the crucial Chinese market will be in focus on Thur..
- [Sterling holds steady as markets await Fed decision](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-holds-steady-as-markets-await-fed-decision.md): By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) – The pound held steady on Wednesday as traders waited for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day..
- [GSK raises profit outlook on strong vaccine, HIV drug sales](https://assetdigest.com/gsk-raises-profit-outlook-on-strong-vaccine-hiv-drug-sales.md): By Eva Mathews and Maggie Fick (Reuters) -GSK raised its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday on strong demand for its common respiratory vaccine and specialt..
- [AI fuels cloud computing boom for tech giants](https://assetdigest.com/ai-fuels-cloud-computing-boom-for-tech-giants.md): By Yuvraj Malik (Reuters) – Three of the Wall Street’s heavyweight technology firms have reported better-than-expected sales at their cloud computing units ..
- [Why Fulton Brock Considers Conservative Investment Strategies a Best Bet for Retirement](https://assetdigest.com/why-fulton-brock-considers-conservative-investment-strategies-a-best-bet-for-retirement.md): While most Americans have retirement goals of some kind, far fewer are actually financially prepared for retirement. According to NerdWallet, 60% of Americans d..
- [Britain’s Next keeps profit guidance after first-quarter sales rise](https://assetdigest.com/britains-next-keeps-profit-guidance-after-first-quarter-sales-rise.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -British clothing retailer Next on Wednesday kept its forecast for annual profit after reporting a 5.7% rise in first-quarter fu..
- [US spending on London real estate rebounds to highest in eight years](https://assetdigest.com/us-spending-on-london-real-estate-rebounds-to-highest-in-eight-years-2.md): By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. investors are buying up London commercial property at the fastest rate in eight years, data compiled by BNP Paribas’..
- [Extreme heat shuts schools for millions, widening learning gaps worldwide](https://assetdigest.com/extreme-heat-shuts-schools-for-millions-widening-learning-gaps-worldwide.md): By Gloria Dickie and Ruma Paul (Reuters) -Hena Khan, a grade nine student in Dhaka, has struggled to focus on her studies this week as temperatures surpassed 43..
- [Sensodyne-maker Haleon posts tepid sales as demand for some products cool off](https://assetdigest.com/sensodyne-maker-haleon-posts-tepid-sales-as-demand-for-some-products-cool-off.md): (Reuters) -Consumer healthcare company Haleon reported first-quarter revenue slightly below market estimates on Wednesday, as volumes declined due to retailer d..
- [Investors scour the globe for shelter as Wall Street shakes](https://assetdigest.com/investors-scour-the-globe-for-shelter-as-wall-street-shakes.md): By Naomi Rovnick LONDON (Reuters) – Global investors are eyeing European and emerging market assets to protect themselves from further turbulence in U.S. stoc..
- [US spending on London real estate rebounds to highest in eight years](https://assetdigest.com/us-spending-on-london-real-estate-rebounds-to-highest-in-eight-years.md): By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. investors are buying up London commercial property at the fastest rate in eight years, data compiled by BNP Paribas’..
- [Microsoft to open first regional data centre in Thailand](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-to-open-first-regional-data-centre-in-thailand.md): BANGKOK (Reuters) -Microsoft will open its first regional data centre in Thailand, the tech giant said on Wednesday, as it looks to boost availability of cloud ..
- [McDonald’s posts rare profit miss as customers turn picky](https://assetdigest.com/mcdonalds-posts-rare-profit-miss-as-customers-turn-picky.md): McDonald's quarterly profit misses estimates as customers become picky and Middle East conflict affects international sales. Analysts had expected better results.
- [Euro zone inflation steady in April, reinforcing ECB rate cut case](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-inflation-steady-in-april-reinforcing-ecb-rate-cut-case.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation held steady as expected in April but a crucial indicator on underlying price pressures slowed, solidifying an alread..
- [Global banking regulators target mismanagement in handling risks from clients](https://assetdigest.com/global-banking-regulators-target-mismanagement-in-handling-risks-from-clients.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Global banking regulators on Tuesday proposed stricter standards for banks when assessing risks from customers to avoid the mi..
- [Bank of England tweaks lifetime loss estimate for QE programme](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-tweaks-lifetime-loss-estimate-for-qe-programme.md): By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – The Bank of England on Tuesday tweaked its estimates for the overall losses made by its quantitative easing bond purchase programme ..
- [Coca-Cola bets on pricey sodas, international demand to lift annual sales forecast](https://assetdigest.com/coca-cola-bets-on-pricey-sodas-international-demand-to-lift-annual-sales-forecast.md): By Ananya Mariam Rajesh (Reuters) -Coca-Cola raised its annual organic sales forecast on Tuesday after topping first-quarter results as customers in the U.S. an..
- [Analysts cut EU carbon price forecasts on 2023 emission slump](https://assetdigest.com/analysts-cut-eu-carbon-price-forecasts-on-2023-emission-slump.md): By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) – Analysts have cut price forecasts for European Union carbon permits for 2024 to 2026 following record low figures last y..
- [Oil down on Middle East talks while investors await Fed meeting](https://assetdigest.com/oil-down-on-middle-east-talks-while-investors-await-fed-meeting.md): By Noah Browning and Deep Kaushik Vakil LONDON (Reuters) -Oil edged lower on Tuesday after U.S. data showed healthy crude output and exports, extending losses p..
- [Germany’s struggle to clean up its supply chains has lessons for Europe](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-struggle-to-clean-up-its-supply-chains-has-lessons-for-europe.md): By Maria Martinez and Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) – German engineering company BAUCH makes machines and engine components out of materials mined in China,..
- [Smiling King Charles visits cancer centre on his return to public duties](https://assetdigest.com/smiling-king-charles-visits-cancer-centre-on-his-return-to-public-duties.md): LONDON (Reuters) -A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday for the first time since he was diagnosed in February with can..
- [Satellite firm SES to buy Intelsat for $3.1 billion, debt concerns sink shares](https://assetdigest.com/satellite-firm-ses-to-buy-intelsat-for-3-1-billion-debt-concerns-sink-shares.md): By Olivier Sorgho (Reuters) – Satellite company SES has agreed to buy Intelsat Holdings for $3.1 billion in a deal that would create a major European player b..
- [Cryptoverse: TON takes off on Telegram tie-up](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-ton-takes-off-on-telegram-tie-up.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft (Reuters) – A coin called TON has leapt in value in recent months, with investors betting its integration with messenger service Telegra..
- [Quotes: HSBC Chief Executive Quinn announces surprise retirement](https://assetdigest.com/quotes-hsbc-chief-executive-quinn-announces-surprise-retirement.md): (Reuters) – HSBC said on Tuesday its Chief Executive Noel Quinn will retire – a surprise departure by its hard-nosed leader of five years who has overseen a..
- [Thailand records nearly 12 million tourists in first four months](https://assetdigest.com/thailand-records-nearly-12-million-tourists-in-first-four-months.md): BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand recorded 11.95 million foreign tourist arrivals from the January to April 28 period, its tourism ministry said on Tuesday. Foreig..
- [L’Occitane’s billionaire owner Geiger to take firm private in $1.8 billion deal](https://assetdigest.com/loccitanes-billionaire-owner-geiger-to-take-firm-private-in-1-8-billion-deal.md): (Reuters) – Hong Kong-listed L’Occitane International’s chairman and controlling shareholder will take the French skin-care firm private, valuing it at a ..
- [Computer parts maker Logitech Q4 sales rise; first positive qtr in over 2 years](https://assetdigest.com/computer-parts-maker-logitech-q4-sales-rise-first-positive-qtr-in-over-2-years.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -Logitech International increased its sales during its fourth quarter, the computer peripherals maker said on Tuesday, snapping two-and-a-half ..
- [European stocks eke out gains after German inflation data; Deutsche Bank drops](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-eke-out-gains-after-german-inflation-data-deutsche-bank-drops.md): By Ankika Biswas and Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -European shares closed below day highs on Monday after Germany reported higher-than-expected inflation, while D..
- [FTSE 100 extends record streak on company news](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-extends-record-streak-on-company-news.md): By Pranav Kashyap, Sruthi Shankar and Khushi Singh (Reuters) -Britain’s FTSE 100 extended its record rally for the fifth straight session on Monday, helped by..
- [Oil falls on Middle East talks, dimming near-term US rate cut hopes](https://assetdigest.com/oil-falls-on-middle-east-talks-dimming-near-term-us-rate-cut-hopes.md): By Laila Kearney (Reuters) -Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Monday as Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks in Cairo tempered fears of a wider Middle East co..
- [ECB’s Knot: increasingly confident about disinflation](https://assetdigest.com/ecbs-knot-increasingly-confident-about-disinflation.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation is falling towards 2% and geopolitical stress poses only moderate risks but the European Central Bank should still e..
- [EU industry group downgrades steel demand forecast for 2024 again](https://assetdigest.com/eu-industry-group-downgrades-steel-demand-forecast-for-2024-again.md): LONDON (Reuters) – A European Union industry group on Monday downgraded its 2024 steel demand outlook for the second time in a matter of months, projecting gr..
- [U.S. stocks gain at top data-heavy week amid suspected yen intervention](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-stocks-gain-at-top-data-heavy-week-amid-suspected-yen-intervention.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks followed their European counterparts higher on Monday and the yen surged amid suspected intervention as inves..
- [G7 reaches deal to exit from coal by 2035](https://assetdigest.com/g7-reaches-deal-to-exit-from-coal-by-2035.md): By Francesca Landini TURIN (Reuters) -Energy ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy countries reached a deal to shut down their coal-fired power plants ..
- [Soaring cocoa prices put spotlight on Hershey, Mondelez earnings](https://assetdigest.com/soaring-cocoa-prices-put-spotlight-on-hershey-mondelez-earnings.md): By Granth Vanaik (Reuters) – Hershey and Mondelez International investors will be eager to see how the chocolate makers plan to tackle the recent surge in coc..
- [Japanese yen surges against dollar on possible intervention](https://assetdigest.com/japanese-yen-surges-against-dollar-on-possible-intervention.md): By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -Japan’s currency surged as much as 5 yen against the dollar from a fresh 34-year low hit earlier on Monday, with trad..
- [G7 ministers to agree coal plants shutdown by 2030-2035, UK says](https://assetdigest.com/g7-ministers-to-agree-coal-plants-shutdown-by-2030-2035-uk-says.md): TURIN (Reuters) – Energy ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy countries have agreed to shut down coal-fired power plants by 2030-2035, Britain’s m..
- [German inflation creeps up to 2.4% in April](https://assetdigest.com/german-inflation-creeps-up-to-2-4-in-april.md): By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -German inflation rose slightly in April due to higher food prices and a smaller drop in energy prices than in previous month..
- [Oil prices steady on Hamas ceasefire talks](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-steady-on-hamas-ceasefire-talks.md): By Deep Kaushik Vakil (Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed on Monday as Israel-Hamas peace talks in Cairo tempered fears of a wider conflict in the Midd..
- [Domino’s Pizza beats sales expectations as orders thrive](https://assetdigest.com/dominos-pizza-beats-sales-expectations-as-orders-thrive.md): (Reuters) -Domino’s Pizza topped Wall Street expectations for first-quarter same-store sales on Monday, as consumers in the United States tapped into the pizz..
- [Mercedes-Benz says US DOJ ended investigation into diesel emissions scandal](https://assetdigest.com/mercedes-benz-says-us-doj-ended-investigation-into-diesel-emissions-scandal.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its probe into the Mercedes-Benz diesel emissions scandal and the car manufacturer is no longer f..
- [Analysis-Second global AI safety summit faces tough questions, lower turnout](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-second-global-ai-safety-summit-faces-tough-questions-lower-turnout.md): By Martin Coulter LONDON (Reuters) – Last year, a who’s who of world leaders, corporate executives and academic experts gathered at Britain’s Bletchley Pa..
- [Understanding the Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Entrepreneurs](https://assetdigest.com/understanding-the-gig-economy-opportunities-and-challenges-for-entrepreneurs.md): Explore the transformative gig economy landscape for entrepreneurs, with lucrative opportunities and unique challenges. Learn how to thrive in this evolving environment.
- [Sterling steadies against dollar, jumps to 16-year high vs yen](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-steadies-against-dollar-jumps-to-16-year-high-vs-yen.md): By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling steadied on Friday after rising to a two-week high against the dollar as markets awaited for key U.S. inflation dat..
- [TotalEnergies earnings fall in first quarter on lower gas prices](https://assetdigest.com/totalenergies-earnings-fall-in-first-quarter-on-lower-gas-prices.md): By America Hernandez PARIS (Reuters) -French energy giant TotalEnergies posted a 22% decline in first-quarter earnings due to a steep decline in profits from na..
- [Safran posts higher Q1 revenue, keeps financial targets](https://assetdigest.com/safran-posts-higher-q1-revenue-keeps-financial-targets.md): PARIS (Reuters) -French jet engine maker Safran posted an 18.1% jump in first-quarter revenue and reaffirmed financial targets for the year while joining U.S. p..
- [Denso to sell off cross-shareholdings and use proceeds on M&A](https://assetdigest.com/denso-to-sell-off-cross-shareholdings-and-use-proceeds-on-ma.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor supplier Denso plans to eventually sell all of its cross-shareholdings, its president said on Friday, as the company looks to f..
- [Airport operator ADP Q1 revenue boosted by post-pandemic travel boom](https://assetdigest.com/airport-operator-adp-q1-revenue-boosted-by-post-pandemic-travel-boom.md): By Diana Mandia (Reuters) -French airport group ADP reported on Friday a better-than-expected rise in first-quarter revenue, benefiting from the post-pandemic h..
- [NatWest first-quarter profit slumps 27% as savings, mortgage competition bite](https://assetdigest.com/natwest-first-quarter-profit-slumps-27-as-savings-mortgage-competition-bite.md): By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) -NatWest’s first-quarter profit fell by a less than expected 27%, it said on Friday, hit by competition for savings, lendin..
- [Tepid economic data weighs on equities; yen sinks to fresh lows](https://assetdigest.com/tepid-economic-data-weighs-on-equities-yen-sinks-to-fresh-lows.md): By Lisa Baertlein, Abhirup Roy and Nick Carey LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -UPS and FedEx are facing uncertainty in U.S. supplies of big, boxy electric s..
- [UPS, FedEx transition to electric vans slowed by battery shortages, low supply](https://assetdigest.com/ups-fedex-transition-to-electric-vans-slowed-by-battery-shortages-low-supply.md): By Lisa Baertlein, Abhirup Roy and Nick Carey LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -UPS and FedEx are facing uncertainty in U.S. supplies of big, boxy electric s..
- [Two million Britons suffer long COVID symptoms, survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/two-million-britons-suffer-long-covid-symptoms-survey-shows.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Two million people across England and Scotland are still suffering from long COVID symptoms, of whom 381,000 have had the..
- [Dollar firmer on higher U.S. inflation; yen sinks vs euro, US currency](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-firmer-on-higher-u-s-inflation-yen-sinks-vs-euro-us-currency.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Stefano Rebaudo NEW YORK/MILAN (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar gained on Thursday after a hotter-than-expected inflation reading f..
- [Meta sparks tech selloff as AI splurge spooks Wall Street](https://assetdigest.com/meta-sparks-tech-selloff-as-ai-splurge-spooks-wall-street.md): By Aditya Soni and Kanchana Chakravarty (Reuters) -Shares of Meta Platforms sank 13% on Thursday, sparking a selloff in big technology stocks after the social m..
- [The Impact of Global Economic Trends on Corporate Finance: A Deep Dive](https://assetdigest.com/the-impact-of-global-economic-trends-on-corporate-finance-a-deep-dive.md): Explore how global economic trends shape corporate finance decisions and strategies. Stay informed, adapt, and thrive in an interconnected world.
- [Repsol working on closing first “renewable asset rotation” in US – CEO](https://assetdigest.com/repsol-working-on-closing-first-renewable-asset-rotation-in-us-ceo.md): Repsol Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz stated they are working on finalizing the first renewable asset rotation agreement in the U.S. market.
- [Delivery Hero ups revenue outlook on rising orders, ad revenue](https://assetdigest.com/delivery-hero-ups-revenue-outlook-on-rising-orders-ad-revenue.md): By Linda Pasquini (Reuters) -German online food takeaway company Delivery Hero raised its revenue guidance for the year on Thursday on the back of rising orders..
- [Factbox-Anglo American, BHP mining operations around the world](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-anglo-american-bhp-mining-operations-around-the-world.md): (Reuters) – British multinational miner Anglo American on Thursday said it had received an all-share takeover proposal from the world’s largest listed miner..
- [China’s largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands dominate](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-largest-auto-show-showcases-all-electric-future-local-brands-dominate.md): By Kevin Krolicki, Zoey Zhang, Sarah Wu and Qiaoyi Li BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s largest auto show opened in Beijing on Thursday with the biggest names sho..
- [Unilever beats quarterly sales growth forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/unilever-beats-quarterly-sales-growth-forecasts.md): (Reuters) -Unilever’s first-quarter sales grew by a better than expected 4.4%, it said on Thursday, as one of the world’s biggest consumer goods companies w..
- [Chinese EV battery maker CATL unveils LFP battery with 1,000 km range](https://assetdigest.com/chinese-ev-battery-maker-catl-unveils-lfp-battery-with-1000-km-range.md): BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery maker CATL on Thursday unveiled a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a driving range of more ..
- [Sanofi profit slips on generic competition and currency effects](https://assetdigest.com/sanofi-profit-slips-on-generic-competition-and-currency-effects.md): By Ludwig Burger (Reuters) -Sanofi’s first-quarter operating income fell 14.7% as currency effects and cheap competition to its multiple sclerosis drug Aubagi..
- [Polish central bank reports loss of $5 billion dollars in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/polish-central-bank-reports-loss-of-5-billion-dollars-in-2023.md): WARSAW (Reuters) – The National Bank of Poland (NBP) made a loss of 20.8 billion zlotys ($5.2 billion) in 2023 compared to a loss of 16.9 billion zlotys the p..
- [Maersk could offer limited Baltimore barge service](https://assetdigest.com/maersk-could-offer-limited-baltimore-barge-service.md): COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Denmark’s Maersk may resume some shipping services at the U.S. Port of Baltimore when a temporary channel is opened to give access fo..
- [Telecoms firm Orange slips on drop in French broadband customers](https://assetdigest.com/telecoms-firm-orange-slips-on-drop-in-french-broadband-customers.md): By Diana Mandia (Reuters) -French telecoms operator Orange reported on Wednesday a drop in first-quarter fixed broadband customers in its home market, knocking ..
- [Spain sees US-style economic boost from immigrant workers](https://assetdigest.com/spain-sees-us-style-economic-boost-from-immigrant-workers.md): By Belén Carreño MADRID (Reuters) – Achieving her career ambitions in Spain has proved remarkably easy for Sara Hernandez, a systems architect from Venezuel..
- [Orsted says Taiwan wind project to power TSMC on track for 2025 finish](https://assetdigest.com/orsted-says-taiwan-wind-project-to-power-tsmc-on-track-for-2025-finish.md): TAIPEI (Reuters) – Denmark’s Orsted, the world’s biggest offshore wind farm developer, said on Wednesday a project in Taiwan that will provide power for c..
- [Standard Chartered lowers Vietnam 2024 growth forecast to 6.0%](https://assetdigest.com/standard-chartered-lowers-vietnam-2024-growth-forecast-to-6-0.md): HANOI (Reuters) – Standard Chartered has cut its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth this year to 6.0% from 6.7%, the bank said on Wednesday, citing lowe..
- [Australia Q1 inflation slowdown disappoints, rate cut bets gone](https://assetdigest.com/australia-q1-inflation-slowdown-disappoints-rate-cut-bets-gone.md): By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian consumer price inflation slowed less than expected in the first quarter as service cost pressures stayed stubbornly h..
- [Global equity market-neutral hedge funds shine](https://assetdigest.com/global-equity-market-neutral-hedge-funds-shine.md): By Patturaja Murugaboopathy (Reuters) – Global equity market-neutral hedge funds have lured investors as they can deliver better returns in times of global ra..
- [Electric car sales to rise but affordability in focus, IEA says](https://assetdigest.com/electric-car-sales-to-rise-but-affordability-in-focus-iea-says.md): By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) – Electric car sales will rise strongly in 2024 and increasingly undercut oil demand, the International Energy Agency (IEA) ..
- [Renault says new models to lift 2024 sales, confirms profit outlook](https://assetdigest.com/renault-says-new-models-to-lift-2024-sales-confirms-profit-outlook.md): By Gilles Guillaume PARIS (Reuters) -Renault expects its sales growth to accelerate this year as it launches a number of new models, the French automaker said o..
- [Russian ministry sees 2024 GDP at 2.8%, but with higher inflation, weaker rouble](https://assetdigest.com/russian-ministry-sees-2024-gdp-at-2-8-but-with-higher-inflation-weaker-rouble.md): (Reuters) – Russia’s economy ministry improved its expectations for 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 2.8% from 2.3% in new forecasts published on..
- [Euro at highest to yen since 2008, markets nervy over Toyko stepping in](https://assetdigest.com/euro-at-highest-to-yen-since-2008-markets-nervy-over-toyko-stepping-in.md): By Brigid Riley and Alun John TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) -The yen hit multi-year lows against the dollar and the euro on Tuesday, keeping investors on heightened in..
- [The Role of Credit Rating Agencies in the Financial Market](https://assetdigest.com/the-role-of-credit-rating-agencies-in-the-financial-market.md): Learn how credit rating agencies shape investments and market confidence, mitigating risks and fostering economic stability.
- [Prince William and wife Kate thank public for birthday messages for son Louis](https://assetdigest.com/prince-william-and-wife-kate-thank-public-for-birthday-messages-for-son-louis.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate thanked the public for their messages which had been sent to mark the sixth birthday of their ..
- [Oil falls back after robust EU data as Mideast tensions linger](https://assetdigest.com/oil-falls-back-after-robust-eu-data-as-mideast-tensions-linger.md): By Deep Kaushik Vakil (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped on Tuesday after a short-lived boost from stronger economic data out of Europe as the market weighed the pot..
- [Stocks gear up for Big Tech earnings; yen sits near danger zone](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-gear-up-for-big-tech-earnings-yen-sits-near-danger-zone.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – Global shares rose on Tuesday, driven by a recovery on Wall Street, where investors focus on earnings reports from the U.S..
- [Italy’s Lavazza launches bid to take machine vendor IVS private](https://assetdigest.com/italys-lavazza-launches-bid-to-take-machine-vendor-ivs-private.md): MILAN (Reuters) -Italian coffee maker Lavazza on Tuesday said it was investing further in the machine vending industry by acquiring a stake in machine vendor IV..
- [Japan’s 7-Eleven convenience chain targets aggressive global growth](https://assetdigest.com/japans-7-eleven-convenience-chain-targets-aggressive-global-growth.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings said on Tuesday it wanted to see huge growth for its 7-Eleven convenience store chain globally, and..
- [Golden Goose’s net revenues up 12% in first quarter](https://assetdigest.com/golden-gooses-net-revenues-up-12-in-first-quarter.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Golden Goose said on Tuesday its net revenues rose 12% at constant exchange rates in the first quarter while maintaining “strong..
- [Sluggish demand and oversupply sap European diesel markets](https://assetdigest.com/sluggish-demand-and-oversupply-sap-european-diesel-markets.md): By Ahmad Ghaddar and Robert Harvey LONDON (Reuters) – European diesel futures spreads are flashing signs of oversupply and slow demand with the three-month co..
- [The Changes to the Golden Visa in Spain explained](https://assetdigest.com/the-changes-to-the-golden-visa-in-spain-explained.md): By Sean Woolley, Cloud Nine Spain On the 9th of April, Spain’s Minister for Housing, Isabel Rodríguez, announced that they were taking the first steps to eli..
- [Bank of England looks to shine a light on private equity leverage](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-looks-to-shine-a-light-on-private-equity-leverage.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Regulators need to shine a light on the $8 trillion global private equity sector, as opaque leverage makes it hard to get a pi..
- [Dollar firm as US rates and earnings take center stage](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-firm-as-us-rates-and-earnings-take-center-stage.md): By Alden Bentley and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar ticked higher against the euro and yen in subdued trade after last week’s volatility,..
- [US crude futures climb back into positive territory](https://assetdigest.com/us-crude-futures-climb-back-into-positive-territory.md): By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) -U.S. crude futures returned to positive territory on Monday after falling on easing fears of a wider Mideast conflict. U.S. Wes..
- [Equities gain, gold drops as fears of wider Middle East conflict ease](https://assetdigest.com/equities-gain-gold-drops-as-fears-of-wider-middle-east-conflict-ease.md): By Chris Prentice and Alun John NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Investors scaled back safe-haven bets on Monday as worries over a wider Middle East conflict eased, b..
- [World’s workers increasingly at risk as climate changes, ILO says](https://assetdigest.com/worlds-workers-increasingly-at-risk-as-climate-changes-ilo-says.md): By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -More than 70% of the global workforce is exposed to risks linked to climate change that cause hundreds of thousands of deaths ea..
- [The Advantages of Index Fund Investing for Long-term Growth](https://assetdigest.com/the-advantages-of-index-fund-investing-for-long-term-growth.md): Explore the advantages of index fund investing, from cost-effectiveness to diversification and compound interest, for steady long-term growth in the financial markets.
- [Hedge fund borrowing hits five-year peak, Goldman Sachs says](https://assetdigest.com/hedge-fund-borrowing-hits-five-year-peak-goldman-sachs-says.md): By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) – Global hedge fund borrowing rose to a five-year high in the week to April 19, a Goldman Sachs note showed, as hedge funds..
- [After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama](https://assetdigest.com/after-vw-plant-victory-uaw-sets-its-sights-on-mercedes-in-alabama.md): UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama after successful VW plant victory in the U.S. South. Can they secure a second win for better benefits and job security?
- [London shares rebound as fears of wider Middle East conflict ebb](https://assetdigest.com/london-shares-rebound-as-fears-of-wider-middle-east-conflict-ebb.md): By Pranav Kashyap and Shubham Batra (Reuters) -London stocks gained 1% on Monday, following last week’s sharp selloff, as fears of the Middle East crisis esca..
- [UK’s struggling Thames Water proposes spending more on environmental improvements](https://assetdigest.com/uks-struggling-thames-water-proposes-spending-more-on-environmental-improvements.md): By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Thames Water has proposed spending an additional 1.1 billion pounds ($1.36 billion) on environmental projects over ..
- [Automakers hope for a cut as two-way EV charging becomes real](https://assetdigest.com/automakers-hope-for-a-cut-as-two-way-ev-charging-becomes-real.md): Discover how automakers are tapping into the potential of bidirectional EV charging, allowing owners to profit by selling power back to grids.
- [UK supermarket Asda says 2023 underlying profit up 24%](https://assetdigest.com/uk-supermarket-asda-says-2023-underlying-profit-up-24.md): Asda, the UK's third largest supermarket, saw a 24% increase in earnings in 2023 driven by a 7% rise in total sales. Learn more here.
- [Recurly appoints new Vice President of Sales EMEA to lead growth in the region](https://assetdigest.com/recurly-appoints-new-vice-president-of-sales-emea-to-lead-growth-in-the-region.md): Join us in welcoming Markus Schmaus as the new VP of Sales, EMEA at Recurly! With 18 years of sales experience in SaaS, Data, and Cloud Technologies, Markus is ready to lead our growth in the region.
- [Prince Harry’s privacy case against Murdoch tabloids to proceed as planned](https://assetdigest.com/prince-harrys-privacy-case-against-murdoch-tabloids-to-proceed-as-planned.md): Find out about the latest developments in Prince Harry's privacy case as London's High Court rejects delays. Learn more about the upcoming trial in January.
- [UK retail sales stagnate despite easing inflation](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retail-sales-stagnate-despite-easing-inflation.md): British retail sales stagnated in March despite high inflation easing recently, a disappointing first quarter for many retailers. Promising signs for leading UK retailers.
- [Meta releases early versions of its Llama 3 AI model](https://assetdigest.com/meta-releases-early-versions-of-its-llama-3-ai-model.md): NEW YORK (Reuters) – Meta Platforms on Thursday released early versions of its latest large language model, Llama 3, and an image generator that updates pictu..
- [Factbox-What to expect in 2024: Forecasts for GDP, inflation and other assets](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-what-to-expect-in-2024-forecasts-for-gdp-inflation-and-other-assets.md): (Reuters) -Global growth will likely slow this year and major central banks across the globe have indicated interest rate cuts this year. Following are forecast..
- [ABB more confident about 2024 despite China slowdown](https://assetdigest.com/abb-more-confident-about-2024-despite-china-slowdown.md): By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -ABB expects faster revenue growth in the coming months, with growth in markets such as the United States and India helping miti..
- [Danone beats first-quarter sales forecasts, keeps 2024 goals](https://assetdigest.com/danone-beats-first-quarter-sales-forecasts-keeps-2024-goals.md): Danone posted stronger-than-expected quarterly sales, raising prices to cope with higher input costs. Sales rose 4.1%, beating expectations.
- [Morgan Stanley, HSBC cutting Asia investment banking jobs on China deals slowdown](https://assetdigest.com/morgan-stanley-hsbc-cutting-asia-investment-banking-jobs-on-china-deals-slowdown.md): Morgan Stanley and HSBC cutting investment banking jobs in Asia due to weak China deals. Additional global banks expected to follow suit.
- [EU considers bringing emissions removal credits into carbon market](https://assetdigest.com/eu-considers-bringing-emissions-removal-credits-into-carbon-market.md): By Kate Abnett FLORENCE (Reuters) – The European Union is looking into whether to bring emissions removal credits into its carbon market, a move that could re..
- [Prince Harry says travel industry must do more for local communities](https://assetdigest.com/prince-harry-says-travel-industry-must-do-more-for-local-communities.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince Harry said it was crucial the travel industry did better by the local communities in vacation destinations or there woul..
- [Navigation firm TomTom posts operating loss as auto sales slow](https://assetdigest.com/navigation-firm-tomtom-posts-operating-loss-as-auto-sales-slow.md): By Gaelle Sheehan and Mathias de Rozario (Reuters) -Digital mapping company TomTom’s operating result turned to a wider-than-expected loss in the first quarte..
- [Just Eat Takeaway’s Q1 orders ‘disappoint’, shares fall](https://assetdigest.com/just-eat-takeaways-q1-orders-disappoint-shares-fall.md): (Reuters) -Just Eat Takeaway reported first-quarter orders below expectations on Wednesday, sending its shares 5% lower. Favoured by investors during the pandem..
- [LVMH shares rise after luxury giant’s Q1 sales offer element of reassurance](https://assetdigest.com/lvmh-shares-rise-after-luxury-giants-q1-sales-offer-element-of-reassurance.md): PARIS (Reuters) – LVMH shares rose on Wednesday, after the first quarter sales figures from the world’s largest luxury group offered an element of reassuran..
- [UK inflation slows by less than expected to 3.2% in March](https://assetdigest.com/uk-inflation-slows-by-less-than-expected-to-3-2-in-march.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British consumer price inflation slowed by less than expected to a two-and-a-half-year low of 3.2% in annual terms in March, down from a 3.4% ..
- [Analysis-Painful high rates wake-up call threatens global markets](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-painful-high-rates-wake-up-call-threatens-global-markets.md): By Naomi Rovnick LONDON (Reuters) – Fear that interest rates in major economies will stay relatively high is creeping back and threatens a painful wake-up cal..
- [IMF warns financial risks linger amid ‘soft landing’](https://assetdigest.com/imf-warns-financial-risks-linger-amid-soft-landing.md): In its latest report, the International Monetary Fund cautions against market overexuberance and warns of potential problems despite receding downside risks.
- [docStribute appoints ex-Group CIO of Newcastle Building Society as Non-Executive Director](https://assetdigest.com/docstribute-appoints-ex-group-cio-of-newcastle-building-society-as-non-executive-director.md): London-based RegTech company, docStribute, today announces the appointment of Manila McLean to the board of the Company as an independent Non-Executive Director..
- [Olympics-Paris 2024 torch lit in ancient Olympia, relay under way](https://assetdigest.com/olympics-paris-2024-torch-lit-in-ancient-olympia-relay-under-way.md): By Karolos Grohmann ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (Reuters) -The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia in a traditional ceremony on Tuesda..
- [Superdry plans to go private as it kicks off three-year turnaround plan](https://assetdigest.com/superdry-plans-to-go-private-as-it-kicks-off-three-year-turnaround-plan.md): (Reuters) -British fashion chain Superdry announced a three-year restructuring plan on Tuesday and said a fund raising backed by its CEO and co-founder Julian D..
- [Jaguar develops energy-storage unit using Range Rover batteries](https://assetdigest.com/jaguar-develops-energy-storage-unit-using-range-rover-batteries.md): By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – Jaguar Land Rover has developed a mobile energy storage unit for sale in partnership with UK startup Allye Energy using used ..
- [Ericsson’s Q1 profit grows unexpectedly, eyes stabilisation of sales in H2](https://assetdigest.com/ericssons-q1-profit-grows-unexpectedly-eyes-stabilisation-of-sales-in-h2.md): (Reuters) -Telecom equipment maker Ericsson reported on Tuesday a first-quarter adjusted profit that beat expectations and said sales might stabilise in the sec..
- [Swiss chemicals maker Sika posts 13.8% jump in Q1 sales](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-chemicals-maker-sika-posts-13-8-jump-in-q1-sales.md): (Reuters) -Swiss chemicals maker Sika AG on Tuesday reported a 13.8% increase in its first-quarter sales and confirmed its outlook for 2024, saying it anticipat..
- [Stocks tumble, dollar firms amid geopolitical risk, mixed central bank views](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-tumble-dollar-firms-amid-geopolitical-risk-mixed-central-bank-views.md): By Lewis Krauskopf and Naomi Rovnick NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. stocks sold off sharply on Friday while the dollar jumped as investors grappled with rising..
- [Oil slips as risk premium eases after Iran attack](https://assetdigest.com/oil-slips-as-risk-premium-eases-after-iran-attack.md): By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices sank by about $1 a barrel on Monday after Iran’s weekend attack on Israel proved to be less damaging than anti..
- [Enduring allure: balancing beauty and wealth through jewellery investment](https://assetdigest.com/enduring-allure-balancing-beauty-and-wealth-through-jewellery-investment.md): In a market where uncertain investment avenues such as bitcoin and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) continue to soar in popularity, jewellery stands out as a timeless..
- [Dollar jumps, yen weakest since 1990 after strong U.S. retail sales](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-jumps-yen-weakest-since-1990-after-strong-u-s-retail-sales.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar reached its highest since early November against a basket of currencies on Monday, and sent the yen to its l..
- [Greece to spend 780 million euros to protect marine biodiversity, PM says](https://assetdigest.com/greece-to-spend-780-million-euros-to-protect-marine-biodiversity-pm-says.md): ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece is pushing ahead with 21 initiatives worth 780 million euros ($830.9 million) to protect marine biodiversity and tackle coastal poll..
- [UK fintechs ask government for help to ease capital shortages](https://assetdigest.com/uk-fintechs-ask-government-for-help-to-ease-capital-shortages.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) -Leaders of the UK’s financial technology industry are urging the British government to increase tax relief and help th..
- [BNP Paribas to become top investor in Belgian insurer Ageas](https://assetdigest.com/bnp-paribas-to-become-top-investor-in-belgian-insurer-ageas.md): PARIS/HONG KONG (Reuters) -BNP Paribas, the euro zone’s biggest bank, has agreed to buy a 9% stake in the Belgian insurer Ageas from China’s Fosun Group for..
- [Hungary to consider fuel price intervention, says economy minister](https://assetdigest.com/hungary-to-consider-fuel-price-intervention-says-economy-minister.md): BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s government will consider whether to enforce lower fuel prices after a review by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) of region..
- [Recruiter PageGroup’s quarterly profit slumps 13% as hiring remains subdued](https://assetdigest.com/recruiter-pagegroups-quarterly-profit-slumps-13-as-hiring-remains-subdued.md): (Reuters) – UK’s PageGroup reported on Monday a nearly 13% drop in group gross profit in the first three months of 2024 due to slow hiring across its market..
- [Home improvement retailer Kingfisher names Claudia Arney as new chair](https://assetdigest.com/home-improvement-retailer-kingfisher-names-claudia-arney-as-new-chair.md): LONDON (Reuters) – European home improvement retailer Kingfisher said on Monday that Chair Andrew Cosslett will step down in June after seven years in the rol..
- [STOXX 600 climbs over 1% on rate-cut optimism](https://assetdigest.com/stoxx-600-climbs-over-1-on-rate-cut-optimism.md): European shares rise as ECB hints at rate cuts in June. Basic resources index leads gains. Expect big bank earnings focus in US.
- [Analysis-Europe stands firm against US-driven ESG backlash](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-europe-stands-firm-against-us-driven-esg-backlash.md): Discover how Europe's strong regulations and investor demand for sustainable funds are protecting the finance industry against anti-ESG pressures from the US.
- [ECB holds rates, signals rate cut on horizon](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-holds-rates-signals-rate-cut-on-horizon.md): The ECB signals potential policy easing amidst weakening inflation and economy, with markets anticipating a rate cut in June.
- [HEXAGON CARDS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE TO CELEBRATE YEAR ON YEAR INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP SIGNUPS](https://assetdigest.com/hexagon-cards-launches-new-website-to-celebrate-year-on-year-increase-in-membership-signups.md): Hexagon Cards, the UK's premier business club, offers secure membership portal, rewards program, and growth tools for owners & directors of limited companies.
- [Europe’s SMEs need one set of rules, report to say](https://assetdigest.com/europes-smes-need-one-set-of-rules-report-to-say.md): Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta proposes a single regulatory framework for SMEs across the EU to boost competitiveness and streamline operations.
- [Bank of England’s Greene says rate cuts should be “a way off”](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-englands-greene-says-rate-cuts-should-be-a-way-off.md): Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene argues for holding off on interest rate cuts in the UK due to inflation pressure, differing from BOE Governor Bailey.
- [Oil prices edge up on escalation in Middle East tensions](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-edge-up-on-escalation-in-middle-east-tensions.md): Stay updated on how escalating tensions in the Middle East, potentially involving Iran, are impacting oil prices. Get the latest insights here.
- [ECB to set up June rate cut after rapid disinflation](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-to-set-up-june-rate-cut-after-rapid-disinflation.md): The European Central Bank is likely to signal a rate cut in June as inflation slows and economic weakness persists. Market expectations are high for a rate reduction.
- [Dollar firms, yen fragile as Fed cut wagers crumble](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-firms-yen-fragile-as-fed-cut-wagers-crumble.md): Stay updated on the latest currency market news, inflation data, and Fed rate-cutting expectations. Keep an eye on yen levels and potential interventions.
- [Asian shares fall on U.S. rate scare, yen plumbs 34-yr low](https://assetdigest.com/asian-shares-fall-on-u-s-rate-scare-yen-plumbs-34-yr-low.md): Stay updated on the latest market trends as Asian shares track Wall Street lower due to U.S. inflation fears, with the dollar hitting a 34-year high against the yen.
- [Nike pins hopes on Olympics in race to take back market share](https://assetdigest.com/nike-pins-hopes-on-olympics-in-race-to-take-back-market-share.md): Discover Nike's new Olympic national team kits, highlighting top performance products like the Nike Alphafly 3 running shoes. Will this push help Nike regain market share?
- [Paris Olympics on track to hit NBC ad sales record after pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/paris-olympics-on-track-to-hit-nbc-ad-sales-record-after-pandemic.md): By Sheila Dang (Reuters) – As the July opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics draws closer, U.S. broadcaster NBCUniversal is seeing renewed interest fro..
- [U.N. climate chief says two years to save the planet](https://assetdigest.com/u-n-climate-chief-says-two-years-to-save-the-planet.md): By Kate Abnett and Simon Jessop LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Governments, business leaders and development banks have two years to take action to avert far worse ..
- [Companies get green light to use offsets for supply chain emissions](https://assetdigest.com/companies-get-green-light-to-use-offsets-for-supply-chain-emissions.md): By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) -A leading judge of corporate climate action plans said it will allow companies to use carbon credits to offset their supply ch..
- [UK equities end volatile session higher as investors ponder rate outlook](https://assetdigest.com/uk-equities-end-volatile-session-higher-as-investors-ponder-rate-outlook.md): By Sruthi Shankar, Khushi Singh and Pranav Kashyap (Reuters) -UK equities closed Wednesday’s volatile session higher as investors pondered the outlook for glo..
- [US dollar surges vs yen to highest since mid-1990 after hotter-than-expected inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-surges-vs-yen-to-highest-since-mid-1990-after-hotter-than-expected-inflation-data.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar rose across the board on Wednesday, soaring against the Japanese yen to its highest since mid-1990, a..
- [EU extends trade guide on Chinese distortions to new sectors](https://assetdigest.com/eu-extends-trade-guide-on-chinese-distortions-to-new-sectors.md): By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission has updated its report on state-led distortions in the Chinese economy, adding new sectors a..
- [UK’s Tesco forecasts profit rise as consumer sentiment improves](https://assetdigest.com/uks-tesco-forecasts-profit-rise-as-consumer-sentiment-improves.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco forecast a further rise in profit on Wednesday, citing early signs of improving consumer sen..
- [Factbox-European companies cut jobs as economy sputters](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-european-companies-cut-jobs-as-economy-sputters-2.md): (Reuters) – The highest inflation for decades and the impact of the war in Ukraine have forced companies across Europe into layoffs or hiring freezes. Here ar..
- [M&C Saatchi expects 2024 profit to meet forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/mc-saatchi-expects-2024-profit-to-meet-forecasts.md): (Reuters) – M&C Saatchi said on Wednesday it expected to meet profit expectations this year, betting on its cost-savings initiatives and divestment of loss-ma..
- [UK’s THG returns to revenue growth in Q4 on demand for beauty products](https://assetdigest.com/uks-thg-returns-to-revenue-growth-in-q4-on-demand-for-beauty-products.md): (Reuters) – British e-commerce firm THG said on Wednesday its revenue continued to improve in 2024 after returning to growth in the last quarter of 2023, than..
- [Puma hones focus on speed in Olympic battle with Adidas and Nike](https://assetdigest.com/puma-hones-focus-on-speed-in-olympic-battle-with-adidas-and-nike.md): By Helen Reid PARIS (Reuters) – German sportswear brand Puma is using this year’s Olympic Games and its partnership with sprint champions Jamaica to focus o..
- [Barry Callebaut operating profit falls 40% on transformation costs](https://assetdigest.com/barry-callebaut-operating-profit-falls-40-on-transformation-costs.md): (Reuters) -Barry Callebaut, the world’s biggest chocolate maker, reported lower than expected half-year operating profit on Wednesday, hit by one-off expenses..
- [Shocks in G20 emerging economies hit rich-world growth, IMF says](https://assetdigest.com/shocks-in-g20-emerging-economies-hit-rich-world-growth-imf-says.md): By Libby George LONDON (Reuters) – Domestic shocks in emerging economies in the G20 are increasingly impacting growth in the rich world, according to a report..
- [World stocks mixed ahead of US inflation, metals soar](https://assetdigest.com/world-stocks-mixed-ahead-of-us-inflation-metals-soar.md): By Tom Westbrook and Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) -Global shares were mixed on Tuesday ahead of this week’s U.S. inflation data and a crucial European Centra..
- [US dollar struggles for direction ahead of data despite rise in yields](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-struggles-for-direction-ahead-of-data-despite-rise-in-yields.md): By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -The dollar struggled for direction on Tuesday as investors were cautious ahead of inflation data due on Wednesday, while U.S. Trea..
- [Italy cuts growth forecasts and says debt set to rise](https://assetdigest.com/italy-cuts-growth-forecasts-and-says-debt-set-to-rise.md): By Giuseppe Fonte and Matteo Negri ROME (Reuters) -The Italian government on Tuesday cut its growth forecast for this year and next, reflecting an uncertain int..
- [Daimler Truck Q1 sales drop 13% as markets normalize](https://assetdigest.com/daimler-truck-q1-sales-drop-13-as-markets-normalize.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Daimler Truck Group reported a 13% drop in first-quarter sales on Tuesday, as the markets normalize as expected when compared with the same..
- [Italian hearing aid market lacks transparency, regulator says](https://assetdigest.com/italian-hearing-aid-market-lacks-transparency-regulator-says.md): ROME (Reuters) – The retail market for hearing aids in Italy – dominated by domestic player Amplifon – lacks transparency on pricing and services offered,..
- [Oil prices turn higher as Middle East ceasefire hopes wane](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-turn-higher-as-middle-east-ceasefire-hopes-wane.md): By Colleen Howe and Andrew Hayley BEIJING (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Tuesday after hopes diminished that negotiations between Israel and Hamas would lead to ..
- [Crypto survey shows less consumer scepticism, but a third expect bitcoin price fall](https://assetdigest.com/crypto-survey-shows-less-consumer-scepticism-but-a-third-expect-bitcoin-price-fall.md): (This April 8 story has been corrected to fix the bitcoin record high in paragraph 7) LONDON (Reuters) – Consumers are becoming slightly less sceptical about ..
- [Stocks rise slightly as oil cools; Treasury yields touch 4-month high](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-rise-slightly-as-oil-cools-treasury-yields-touch-4-month-high.md): By Sinéad Carew and Harry Robertson NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Equity indexes rose slightly on Monday as U.S. bond yields hit their highest levels since late N..
- [Norwegian Cruise orders eight new ships, biggest order in its history](https://assetdigest.com/norwegian-cruise-orders-eight-new-ships-biggest-order-in-its-history.md): By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK (Reuters) -Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has placed the largest ship order in its history to meet the growing demand for cruise t..
- [Big companies’ emissions goals are too weak, report says](https://assetdigest.com/big-companies-emissions-goals-are-too-weak-report-says.md): By Simon Jessop (Reuters) – The carbon emissions reduction targets of a group of the biggest listed companies are too weak collectively, meaning they are fail..
- [US dollar skids ahead of inflation data; yen not far from 1990 lows](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-skids-ahead-of-inflation-data-yen-not-far-from-1990-lows.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar slid on Monday as investors focused on U.S. inflation data due later this week, while the yen dipped ..
- [North America experiences total solar eclipse, starting at Mexican resort](https://assetdigest.com/north-america-experiences-total-solar-eclipse-starting-at-mexican-resort.md): By Henry Romero, Joseph Ax and Brad Brooks MAZATLAN, Mexico (Reuters) -The first total solar eclipse to grace North America in seven years made landfall in Mexi..
- [Eclipse boosts travel as Americans chase rare celestial event](https://assetdigest.com/eclipse-boosts-travel-as-americans-chase-rare-celestial-event.md): By Nathan Gomes, Deborah Mary Sophia and Akash Sriram (Reuters) -The upcoming solar eclipse is proving to be a good omen for travel firms, as some parts of the ..
- [Euro zone investor morale hits two-year high in April](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-investor-morale-hits-two-year-high-in-april.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Investor morale in the euro zone improved for the sixth consecutive month in April to its highest level in more than two years, a survey..
- [Vivendi’s Canal+ makes mandatory buyout offer for South Africa’s MultiChoice](https://assetdigest.com/vivendis-canal-makes-mandatory-buyout-offer-for-south-africas-multichoice.md): By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -French media group Vivendi’s Canal+ made an all-cash mandatory offer on Monday to buy all the shares of South Africa..
- [HSBC targets wealthy expats, bullish Asian firms to drive Europe unit, exec says](https://assetdigest.com/hsbc-targets-wealthy-expats-bullish-asian-firms-to-drive-europe-unit-exec-says.md): By Sinead Cruise and Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC’s European chief is betting on rising regional wealth and overseas expansion by Asian corpora..
- [Large UK companies see lowest uncertainty in nearly 3 years](https://assetdigest.com/large-uk-companies-see-lowest-uncertainty-in-nearly-3-years.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Concern among large British companies about economic uncertainty has fallen to its lowest since mid-2021 but the improved..
- [Butler Industries joins Onepoint in Atos rescue consortium](https://assetdigest.com/butler-industries-joins-onepoint-in-atos-rescue-consortium.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Paris-based Butler Industries is joining a consortium to rescue distressed IT consulting firm Atos, the company’s leading shareholder Onep..
- [Analysis-Dutch set to comply with U.S. demands on China exports](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-dutch-set-to-comply-with-u-s-demands-on-china-exports.md): By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – U.S. demands that chipmaking giant ASML stop servicing some equipment it has sold to Chinese customers are a diplomatic..
- [Red hot U.S. payrolls pull rug under June Fed rate cut bet](https://assetdigest.com/red-hot-u-s-payrolls-pull-rug-under-june-fed-rate-cut-bet.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar and bond yields rose on Friday after much stronger than expected growth in March U.S. payrolls sent investors scurryin..
- [European shares slide to two-week low on hawkish Fed comments, geopolitical worries](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-slide-to-two-week-low-on-hawkish-fed-comments-geopolitical-worries.md): By Johann M Cherian and Ozan Ergenay (Reuters) – European stocks fell to a more than two-week low on Friday, tracking a global skittishness in sentiment follo..
- [Dollar boosted after job growth in March exceeds expectations](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-boosted-after-job-growth-in-march-exceeds-expectations.md): By Hannah Lang and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar was up on Friday after data showed that U.S. job growth in March beat expectations, with ..
- [Senior doctors in England accept new pay offer and end strikes](https://assetdigest.com/senior-doctors-in-england-accept-new-pay-offer-and-end-strikes.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Senior doctors in England have voted to accept an improved offer from the government on pay and conditions, easing some of the pressure on Bri..
- [Tencent’s next level up: fewer big foreign franchise games, more in-house](https://assetdigest.com/tencents-next-level-up-fewer-big-foreign-franchise-games-more-in-house.md): By Josh Ye HONG KONG (Reuters) – (This March 21 story has been corrected to rectify the time period from ‘last month’ to ‘in January’ and Undawn’s r..
- [UK house prices fall for first time in 6 months as rates stay high](https://assetdigest.com/uk-house-prices-fall-for-first-time-in-6-months-as-rates-stay-high.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British house prices fell 1.0% in March, their first drop since September 2023, figures from mortgage lender Halifax show..
- [Holcim to acquire South American concrete products firm Tensolite](https://assetdigest.com/holcim-to-acquire-south-american-concrete-products-firm-tensolite.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Holcim on Friday said it will buy Tensolite, a maker and distributor of pre-cast concrete systems in South America, the latest acquisition ..
- [How to dress for a business: Choosing professional attire](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-dress-for-a-business-choosing-professional-attire.md): By Elizabeth Soos, Founder of Auersmont School of Etiquette & Protocol In the fast-paced world of corporate leadership, professional attire often speaks volumes..
- [Are presentation skills important?](https://assetdigest.com/are-presentation-skills-important.md): By Elizabeth Soos, Founder of Auersmont School of Etiquette & Protocol My boss requested that I speak at a Rotary breakfast, network, and present the business o..
- [Sterling hits one-week high vs dollar, focus on rally against Swiss Franc](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-hits-one-week-high-vs-dollar-focus-on-rally-against-swiss-franc.md): By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) – Sterling edged higher against a weakening dollar and dropped versus the euro on Thursday, with investors focused on the Bank of..
- [Oil steady, bolstered by lower supply concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-steady-bolstered-by-lower-supply-concerns.md): By Paul Carsten and Robert Harvey LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were steady on Thursday, shored up by concerns about lower supply as major producers keep output ..
- [Why wedding etiquette matters: a guide to celebrating](https://assetdigest.com/why-wedding-etiquette-matters-a-guide-to-celebrating.md): By Elizabeth Soos, Founder of Auersmont School of Etiquette & Protocol Have you been invited to a wedding recently?…did you want to go? Some love attending ..
- [Dollar hits two-week low while battered yen stabilises](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-hits-two-week-low-while-battered-yen-stabilises.md): By Hannah Lang and Stefano Rebaudo NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar hit a two-week low on Thursday as economic data supported expectations for quick rate cuts ..
- [It’s time we revaluated employee – employer relationships](https://assetdigest.com/its-time-we-revaluated-employee-employer-relationships.md): By Richard Frodin, Chief Growth Officer for Ten10 The job market is evolving. Rapidly. You only have to look at the media soundbites over the last few years: Th..
- [UK on track to exit recession despite slower services growth, PMI data shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-on-track-to-exit-recession-despite-slower-services-growth-pmi-data-shows.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s economy looks on track to exit recession when official first-quarter growth data is next published, despite a sl..
- [Tame Swiss inflation opens door for more SNB rate cuts, weighs on franc](https://assetdigest.com/tame-swiss-inflation-opens-door-for-more-snb-rate-cuts-weighs-on-franc.md): By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss inflation eased to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years in March, pushing the Swiss franc lower on market expectation..
- [Former Gucci CEO to take minority stake in Elisabetta Franchi](https://assetdigest.com/former-gucci-ceo-to-take-minority-stake-in-elisabetta-franchi.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Former Gucci chief executive Marco Bizzarri said on Thursday he would invest in Italian fashion brand Elisabetta Franchi, taking a stake up ..
- [Britain’s Co-op profit slides after petrol forecourt sale](https://assetdigest.com/britains-co-op-profit-slides-after-petrol-forecourt-sale.md): (Reuters) -Co-op, which runs Britain’s seventh-biggest supermarket chain, posted a steep drop in annual pretax profit on Thursday following the sale of its pe..
- [UK watchdog refers Vodafone, Three deal to in-depth probe](https://assetdigest.com/uk-watchdog-refers-vodafone-three-deal-to-in-depth-probe.md): (Reuters) -Britain’s competition regulator said on Thursday it would need to open an in-depth investigation into the merger between Vodafone’s UK operation ..
- [Japan’s Konica Minolta to cut 2,400 jobs, book $132 million in expenses](https://assetdigest.com/japans-konica-minolta-to-cut-2400-jobs-book-132-million-in-expenses.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Konica Minolta said on Thursday it will trim 2,400 jobs worldwide during the current fiscal year as part of structural reform. The..
- [Novo says Ozempic starter kits still not available in Germany in Q2](https://assetdigest.com/novo-says-ozempic-starter-kits-still-not-available-in-germany-in-q2.md): By Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Novo Nordisk has warned that starter kits of its popular diabetes drug Ozempic will still not be available in Germany d..
- [Euro zone inflation unexpectedly eases, boosting rate cut case](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-inflation-unexpectedly-eases-boosting-rate-cut-case.md): By Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation fell unexpectedly last month, solidifying the case for the European Central Bank to start lowering..
- [UK supermarket sales rise 5.4%, NIQ market researcher says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-supermarket-sales-rise-5-4-niq-market-researcher-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British supermarket total sales rose by 5.4% year-over-year in the four weeks to March 23 as slowing inflation encouraged shoppers to incre..
- [Diversifying companies delivered 53% higher annual shareholder returns during and after COVID](https://assetdigest.com/diversifying-companies-delivered-53-higher-annual-shareholder-returns-during-and-after-covid.md): Companies which diversify their revenue streams offer greater returns to their shareholders than those who don’t. A new report from Stryber looked at the in..
- [UK’s Topps Tiles flags persistent weak demand in 2024 after lower H1 volumes](https://assetdigest.com/uks-topps-tiles-flags-persistent-weak-demand-in-2024-after-lower-h1-volumes.md): (Reuters) -Britain’s largest tile retailer Topps Tiles said on Wednesday subdued demand in the domestic repair and maintenance sector, especially for big-tick..
- [Swiss Re appoints Andreas Berger as new CEO from July](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-re-appoints-andreas-berger-as-new-ceo-from-july.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -Reinsurance company Swiss Re said on Wednesday Andreas Berger would become group chief executive officer from July, replacing Christian Mument..
- [CMA CGM acquires 10% in stake in Volvo-Renault EV joint venture, Renault says](https://assetdigest.com/cma-cgm-acquires-10-in-stake-in-volvo-renault-ev-joint-venture-renault-says.md): (Reuters) – French car manufacturer Renault on Wednesday announced that shipping group CMA CGM officially joined Flexis, its partnership with Volvo Group on e..
- [Card payments no longer the default choice for consumers – local payments are the new hero](https://assetdigest.com/card-payments-no-longer-the-default-choice-for-consumers-local-payments-are-the-new-hero.md): Boku, the global network for localised payment solutions, has released a global research report entitled ‘2024 Global Ecommerce Report: The Changing World of..
- [Euro zone factory downturn deepened again in March, PMI shows](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-factory-downturn-deepened-again-in-march-pmi-shows.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Euro zone manufacturing activity took a further turn for the worse in March, contracting at a steeper pace than in February, as demand cont..
- [IKEA Foundation backs emerging market EV push with $100 million grant](https://assetdigest.com/ikea-foundation-backs-emerging-market-ev-push-with-100-million-grant.md): By Simon Jessop and Virginia Furness LONDON (Reuters) – A global initiative to accelerate electric vehicle uptake has received a $100 million funding boost fr..
- [UK shop prices rise at slowest pace since December 2021](https://assetdigest.com/uk-shop-prices-rise-at-slowest-pace-since-december-2021.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Prices in British shops rose at the slowest pace in more than two years in March, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said on Tuesday, addi..
- [Disney edges ahead in battle for board seats with activist investors](https://assetdigest.com/disney-edges-ahead-in-battle-for-board-seats-with-activist-investors.md): By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Dawn Chmielewski NEW YORK (Reuters) – Walt Disney appeared to pull ahead of activist investors in the battle for board seats and th..
- [UBS launches new $2bn share buyback](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-launches-new-2bn-share-buyback.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -UBS on Tuesday announced it was launching a new share buyback programme of up to $2 billion, with up to half being completed in 2024. The sche..
- [BMW and India’s Tata Technologies to form JV for developing software](https://assetdigest.com/bmw-and-indias-tata-technologies-to-form-jv-for-developing-software.md): BENGALURU (Reuters) -BMW Group and Tata Technologies will form a joint venture for the development of software for the German luxury automaker, the Indian en..
- [King Charles greets well-wishers after Easter Sunday service](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-greets-well-wishers-after-easter-sunday-service.md): By Hollie Adams WINDSOR, England (Reuters) -Britain’s King Charles greeted well-wishers in an impromptu walkabout after an Easter church service in Windsor on..
- [China believes France will provide fair business environment for Chinese firms, foreign ministry says](https://assetdigest.com/china-believes-france-will-provide-fair-business-environment-for-chinese-firms-foreign-ministry-says.md): BEIJING (Reuters) – China will import even more high-quality products and services from France and believes the European country will provide a fair business ..
- [Exclusive-Microsoft to separate Teams and Office globally amid antitrust scrutiny](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-microsoft-to-separate-teams-and-office-globally-amid-antitrust-scrutiny.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Microsoft will sell its chat and video app Teams separately from its Office product globally, the U.S. tech giant said on..
- [Xiaomi’s EV buyers face up to seven-month wait for car, app shows](https://assetdigest.com/xiaomis-ev-buyers-face-up-to-seven-month-wait-for-car-app-shows.md): By Yelin Mo and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) -Xiaomi is advising would-be buyers of its new SU7 electric sedan that they could face an up to seven-month wait, i..
- [Stocks subdued, yen in focus, with inflation data on tap](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-subdued-yen-in-focus-with-inflation-data-on-tap.md): By Lewis Krauskopf and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -A gauge of global share markets was barely changed on Thursday as it was poised to end the quart..
- [Hershey, Mondelez bet big on Easter as cocoa price crisis looms](https://assetdigest.com/hershey-mondelez-bet-big-on-easter-as-cocoa-price-crisis-looms.md): (This March 26 story has been refiled to correct the data source to ‘NielsenIQ’ from ‘Nielsen’ in paragraph 23) By Jessica DiNapoli, Maytaal Angel and R..
- [Greece to raise monthly minimum wage by 6.4% to 830 euros](https://assetdigest.com/greece-to-raise-monthly-minimum-wage-by-6-4-to-830-euros.md): Discover how Greece is raising the monthly minimum wage by 6.4% to 830 euros to ease the burden on households and benefit hundreds of thousands of workers.
- [Syngenta ditches multi-billion dollar China IPO bid](https://assetdigest.com/syngenta-ditches-multi-billion-dollar-china-ipo-bid.md): Syngenta Group has withdrawn its bid for a multi-billion dollar IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange due to unfavorable market conditions in China, promising to restart the listing when the time is right.
- [India keen on trade deals with Britain, Oman early in Modi’s probable third term, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/india-keen-on-trade-deals-with-britain-oman-early-in-modis-probable-third-term-sources-say.md): Discover how Indian PM Narendra Modi plans to prioritize completing free trade deals with Britain and Oman in the first 100 days of his next term.
- [UK’s Thames Water in crisis after shareholders refuse to pay up](https://assetdigest.com/uks-thames-water-in-crisis-after-shareholders-refuse-to-pay-up.md): By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Thames Water, Britain’s biggest water utility, said on Thursday its shareholders had refused to pay 500 million pounds ($631 ..
- [Mercedes partly loses class action case over diesel defeat devices](https://assetdigest.com/mercedes-partly-loses-class-action-case-over-diesel-defeat-devices.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – A German court ruled on Thursday partly in favour of consumers in a class action suit against Mercedes Benz over diesel emissions defeat de..
- [UK competition regulator decides against in-depth probe of Aviva, AIG Life UK merger](https://assetdigest.com/uk-competition-regulator-decides-against-in-depth-probe-of-aviva-aig-life-uk-merger.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s competition regulator said on Thursday that it has decided not to open an in-depth ‘phase 2’ investigation into Aviva’s acqu..
- [JD Sports’ January sales fall in ‘challenging’ market](https://assetdigest.com/jd-sports-january-sales-fall-in-challenging-market.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British sportswear retailer JD Sports said trading conditions remained challenging after its like-for-like sales dropped in January, resulting..
- [French company Valeo to use more Google Cloud AI tools](https://assetdigest.com/french-company-valeo-to-use-more-google-cloud-ai-tools.md): PARIS (Reuters) – French car parts maker Valeo said on Thursday it would be using more Google Cloud AI tools at Valeo, highlighting the growing importance of ..
- [BoE’s Haskel says rate cuts should be ‘a long way off’, FT reports](https://assetdigest.com/boes-haskel-says-rate-cuts-should-be-a-long-way-off-ft-reports.md): (Reuters) -Bank of England (BoE) interest-rate setter Jonathan Haskel said that rate cuts should be “a long way off,” the Financial Times reported on Thursd..
- [Analysis-Foreign firms’ losses from exiting Russia top $107 billion](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-foreign-firms-losses-from-exiting-russia-top-107-billion.md): By Alessandro Parodi and Alexander Marrow (Reuters) – The corporate exodus from Russia since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine has cost foreign companies more than..
- [Climate change, AI in focus at Commonwealth’s Oct meet in Samoa](https://assetdigest.com/climate-change-ai-in-focus-at-commonwealths-oct-meet-in-samoa.md): By Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Climate change and efforts to keep up with advances in artificial intelligence top the agenda for a Commonwealth meeting set f..
- [THE POWER AND CHALLENGES OF COMPOUNDING](https://assetdigest.com/the-power-and-challenges-of-compounding.md): BY CHRISTOPHER TSAI “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it”, said Albert Einstein...
- [UK homeowners and businesses resilient to high interest rates, BoE says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-homeowners-and-businesses-resilient-to-high-interest-rates-boe-says.md): LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) – British mortgage holders and businesses are generally coping well with high interest rates and problem debt levels are well below..
- [Analysis – Europe’s gas stocks point to healthy supply next winter](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-europes-gas-stocks-point-to-healthy-supply-next-winter.md): By Susanna Twidale, Marwa Rashad and Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union will have plenty of gas in stock next winter and the remaining buyers..
- [Factbox-European companies cut jobs as economy sputters](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-european-companies-cut-jobs-as-economy-sputters.md): (Reuters) – The highest inflation for decades and the impact of the war in Ukraine have forced companies across Europe into layoffs or hiring freezes. Here ar..
- [Ferrari to expand cooperation with battery supplier SK On](https://assetdigest.com/ferrari-to-expand-cooperation-with-battery-supplier-sk-on.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari has entered a preliminary agreement with its electric-vehicle (EV) battery supplier SK On on further ..
- [Shares edge higher; yen’s drop to 1990 low lifts Nikkei](https://assetdigest.com/shares-edge-higher-yens-drop-to-1990-low-lifts-nikkei.md): Global shares climb as yen weakens, dollar holds steady before U.S. inflation data; BOJ cautious on further tightening; market impact of rebalancing flows and upcoming Fed events.
- [Olympics-Parisians get ready to leave city with rental cash in pocket](https://assetdigest.com/olympics-parisians-get-ready-to-leave-city-with-rental-cash-in-pocket.md): Make extra cash by renting out your apartment during the Paris Olympics. Enjoy the convenience and financial benefits of hosting visitors for the games.
- [Big Oil’s climate planning not good enough, investor group says](https://assetdigest.com/big-oils-climate-planning-not-good-enough-investor-group-says.md): By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) -The current low-carbon transition plans of 10 of Europe’s and North America’s biggest listed oil and gas companies are not..
- [Brazil, France launch $1.1 billion program to protect Amazon rainforest](https://assetdigest.com/brazil-france-launch-1-1-billion-program-to-protect-amazon-rainforest.md): Learn how Brazil and France are collaborating to protect the Amazon rainforest with a 1 billion euro investment over four years. Details on COP30 climate negotiations and sustainable forest management.
- [UK’s ASOS posts 18% drop in first-half sales](https://assetdigest.com/uks-asos-posts-18-drop-in-first-half-sales.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Online fashion retailer ASOS posted an 18% drop in sales in its first half, but said it was on track to meet guidance for sales to decline ..
- [German consumer sentiment stays on slow recovery path, finds GfK](https://assetdigest.com/german-consumer-sentiment-stays-on-slow-recovery-path-finds-gfk.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German consumer sentiment is expected to stay on its path of slow recovery in April, helped by fewer households seeing the need to save eve..
- [France’s Atos seeks debt restructuring plan by July after record losses](https://assetdigest.com/frances-atos-seeks-debt-restructuring-plan-by-july-after-record-losses.md): By Augustin Turpin (Reuters) -French IT consulting firm Atos is aiming to restructure its debt by July, the group said on Tuesday, after posting record annual l..
- [RiverRock and Horizon acquired from Ferrovial an 89.2% stake in Euroscut Azores, a Portuguese 93 km shadow toll road in the Azores](https://assetdigest.com/riverrock-and-horizon-acquired-from-ferrovial-an-89-2-stake-in-euroscut-azores-a-portuguese-93-km-shadow-toll-road-in-the-azores.md): RiverRock – a specialized alternative investment firm, part of the CFE Finance Group – through RiverRock Brownfield Infrastructure Fund 1 (RBIF1), and Horiz..
- [Google, Apple breakups on the agenda as global regulators target tech](https://assetdigest.com/google-apple-breakups-on-the-agenda-as-global-regulators-target-tech.md): By Foo Yun Chee and Supantha Mukherjee BRUSSELS/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Big Tech is facing its biggest challenge in decades as antitrust regulators on both sides o..
- [Home improvement retailer Kingfisher warns on profit outlook](https://assetdigest.com/home-improvement-retailer-kingfisher-warns-on-profit-outlook.md): LONDON (Reuters) -European home improvement retailer Kingfisher warned on Monday that current-year profit would fall short of analysts’ expectations after it ..
- [Talgo’s top shareholder in talks with Stadler over takeover bid, report says](https://assetdigest.com/talgos-top-shareholder-in-talks-with-stadler-over-takeover-bid-report-says.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Talgo’s top shareholder is in talks to sell its 40% stake in the Spanish train maker to Swiss rival Stadler Rail as an alternative to a t..
- [Analysis-Spain’s battle of the banks as BBVA narrows gap to Santander](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-spains-battle-of-the-banks-as-bbva-narrows-gap-to-santander.md): By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) – BBVA’s share price has more than trebled since late 2020, narrowing its valuation gap to Santander and highlighting a di..
- [Analysis-Cocoa rally and market tumult hoist systematic hedge funds ahead of their peers](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-cocoa-rally-and-market-tumult-hoist-systematic-hedge-funds-ahead-of-their-peers.md): By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) – Record cocoa prices and markets whipped around by inflation and geopolitics helped hedge funds using systematic strategie..
- [Oil rises as heightened geopolitical risks exacerbate supply concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-as-heightened-geopolitical-risks-exacerbate-supply-concerns.md): By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday on concerns over tighter global supply brought about by escalating conflic..
- [Australia’s ANZ Group to settle credit cards class action for $37.4 million](https://assetdigest.com/australias-anz-group-to-settle-credit-cards-class-action-for-37-4-million.md): (Reuters) – Australia’s ANZ Group said on Monday it had agreed to settle a class action suit related to interest charged on personal credit cards for A$57.5..
- [Thousands of Spanish bank staff strike to demand pay rise, union says](https://assetdigest.com/thousands-of-spanish-bank-staff-strike-to-demand-pay-rise-union-says.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Around 60,000 banking employees across Spain went on strike on Friday to demand pay rises they see as justified after big lenders such as S..
- [Air Europa says customer data may have been compromised in October breach](https://assetdigest.com/air-europa-says-customer-data-may-have-been-compromised-in-october-breach.md): (Reuters) -Spanish airline Air Europa said on Friday personal data of its customers may have been compromised in a security incident that was detected in Octobe..
- [Santander expects over 6 billion euros in dividends, buybacks on solid 2024 start](https://assetdigest.com/santander-expects-over-6-billion-euros-in-dividends-buybacks-on-solid-2024-start.md): By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s Santander said on Friday it expected to pay more than 6 billion euros ($6.50 billion) in dividends and share buybac..
- [European Championship won’t save German economy, study shows](https://assetdigest.com/european-championship-wont-save-german-economy-study-shows.md): BERLIN(Reuters) – The European Championship to be held in Germany this summer is unlikely to turn into a summer fairytale for the euro zone’s largest econom..
- [Dollar set for weekly rise as Swiss cut signals potential rates gap](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-set-for-weekly-rise-as-swiss-cut-signals-potential-rates-gap.md): By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar was set for a second week of broad gains on Friday, with even a rate hike in Japan unable to halt its m..
- [UK consumers turn positive about their finances, GfK survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-consumers-turn-positive-about-their-finances-gfk-survey-shows.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British consumer sentiment held steady in March but households turned positive about the outlook for their personal finances for the first ..
- [King Charles doing ‘very well’, Camilla tells Belfast crowds](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-doing-very-well-camilla-tells-belfast-crowds.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Queen Camilla said her husband King Charles who is being treated for cancer was doing “very well”, as she greeted crowds on..
- [Oil broadly steady after surprise US crude stock drop](https://assetdigest.com/oil-broadly-steady-after-surprise-us-crude-stock-drop.md): By Paul Carsten LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices were broadly steady on Thursday, shored up by a surprise U.S. crude stock drop and the U.S. Federal Reserve stic..
- [Europe’s pro-nuclear leaders seek atomic energy revival](https://assetdigest.com/europes-pro-nuclear-leaders-seek-atomic-energy-revival.md): By Julia Payne and Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Leaders from pro-nuclear European countries and energy experts called for a nuclear energy revival on Thursda..
- [Reddit set for hotly anticipated debut after pricing IPO at top of range](https://assetdigest.com/reddit-set-for-hotly-anticipated-debut-after-pricing-ipo-at-top-of-range.md): By Niket Nishant (Reuters) -Social media platform Reddit geared up for its high-profile market debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, in a test of in..
- [UK inflation fall paves way for BoE rate cuts later in 2024](https://assetdigest.com/uk-inflation-fall-paves-way-for-boe-rate-cuts-later-in-2024.md): By Andy Bruce and Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British inflation cooled in February by slightly more than economists and the Bank of England had expected, pa..
- [Glencore aims to cut industrial assets’ carbon emissions by one-fourth by 2030](https://assetdigest.com/glencore-aims-to-cut-industrial-assets-carbon-emissions-by-one-fourth-by-2030.md): (Reuters) – Glencore said Wednesday it aims to lower carbon dioxide equivalent emissions for its industrial assets by 25% by the end of 2030. The global miner..
- [Stellantis buys stake in optical radar start-up SteerLight](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-buys-stake-in-optical-radar-start-up-steerlight.md): PARIS (Reuters) – European carmaker Stellantis announced on Wednesday that it was acquiring a stake in optical radar start-up SteerLight as it seeks to streng..
- [Gloomy youth pull US and western Europe down global happiness ranking](https://assetdigest.com/gloomy-youth-pull-us-and-western-europe-down-global-happiness-ranking.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Rising unhappiness among younger people has caused the United States and some large western European countries to fall do..
- [UK’s Labour opens door for more investment borrowing](https://assetdigest.com/uks-labour-opens-door-for-more-investment-borrowing.md): By William James LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s opposition Labour Party set out the fiscal rules it would use if it wins the next election, seeking to show voter..
- [California, Stellantis strike vehicle emissions deal](https://assetdigest.com/california-stellantis-strike-vehicle-emissions-deal.md): By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Chrysler parent Stellantis and the state of California reached an agreement on emissions on Tuesday after the compa..
- [Meta offers to almost halve Facebook, Instagram monthly fees amid concerns](https://assetdigest.com/meta-offers-to-almost-halve-facebook-instagram-monthly-fees-amid-concerns.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Meta Platforms has offered to almost halve its monthly subscription fee for Facebook and Instagram to 5.99 euros from 9.99 e..
- [AstraZeneca bets on new cancer treatments with $2 billion Fusion Pharma purchase](https://assetdigest.com/astrazeneca-bets-on-new-cancer-treatments-with-2-billion-fusion-pharma-purchase.md): By Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) -AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it will buy clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc for about $2 billion ..
- [Cryptoverse: AI tokens outpace record-breaking bitcoin](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-ai-tokens-outpace-record-breaking-bitcoin.md): By Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal (Reuters) – The artificial intelligence boom has hit the crypto market with a bang. Coins linked to AI-focused crypt..
- [European patent applications hit record high in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/european-patent-applications-hit-record-high-in-2023.md): (Reuters) – The European Patent Office (EPA) received a record number of patent applications last year, with the biggest share of fillings coming from the Uni..
- [UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-royal-kate-shown-in-first-video-since-surgery-sun-says.md): Kate, 42, seen looking healthy in footage with Prince William after successful surgery for unspecified condition. Speculation over health put to rest.
- [World shares cheer China data, as central banks line up](https://assetdigest.com/world-shares-cheer-china-data-as-central-banks-line-up-2.md): World shares cheer China data as central banks line up for potential interest rate changes. Get the latest updates on global markets.
- [Telegram secures $330 million in bond sales](https://assetdigest.com/telegram-secures-330-million-in-bond-sales.md): (Reuters) – Popular messaging platform Telegram raised $330 million through bond sales last week, founder and CEO Pavel Durov said on Monday. The offering was..
- [Dirty gold can still slip into London market, rights groups say](https://assetdigest.com/dirty-gold-can-still-slip-into-london-market-rights-groups-say.md): By Reade Levinson and David Lewis LONDON (Reuters) – The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), which sets standards for the world’s most established gol..
- [World shares cheer China data, as central banks line up](https://assetdigest.com/world-shares-cheer-china-data-as-central-banks-line-up.md): By Nell Mackenzie and Koh Gui Qing NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Global stocks jumped on Monday while Treasury yields crept higher as investors looked ahead to ..
- [China sets higher bar for consumer finance companies](https://assetdigest.com/china-sets-higher-bar-for-consumer-finance-companies.md): China tightens regulations for non-bank financial firms offering small personal loans, requiring higher capital and stakes. Stay informed.
- [AstraZeneca follows rival Boehringer in capping out-of-pocket costs for inhalers](https://assetdigest.com/astrazeneca-follows-rival-boehringer-in-capping-out-of-pocket-costs-for-inhalers.md): AstraZeneca follows Boehringer by capping out-of-pocket costs at $35/month for inhalers to help patients afford asthma and COPD treatments in the U.S.
- [New Banksy mural depicting tree foliage appears in north London](https://assetdigest.com/new-banksy-mural-depicting-tree-foliage-appears-in-north-london.md): Discover the latest artwork by Banksy in London, a stunning mural that blends street art with nature. See how the green paint mimics tree foliage!
- [Dollar dips, yen steady as BOJ policy shift beckons](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-dips-yen-steady-as-boj-policy-shift-beckons.md): Stay updated on central bank meetings impacting global currencies. Market expectations for rate cuts, policy changes, and currency movements.
- [The role of Fintech in democratizing access to finance: a deep dive](https://assetdigest.com/the-role-of-fintech-in-democratizing-access-to-finance-a-deep-dive.md): Discover how FinTech is breaking down barriers and empowering individuals with access to financial services through innovative technology.
- [Stock rally pauses as US inflation douses rate cut hopes](https://assetdigest.com/stock-rally-pauses-as-us-inflation-douses-rate-cut-hopes.md): Global stocks pause after hot U.S. inflation data, impacting rate cut expectations. Get latest updates on MSCI, dollar index, bond yields, tech shares, and BOJ policies.
- [Vonovia shares drop as $7 billion loss lays bare German property crisis](https://assetdigest.com/vonovia-shares-drop-as-7-billion-loss-lays-bare-german-property-crisis.md): Discover how Germany's largest landlord, Vonovia, faces a record loss in 2023 amid a property sector crisis. Learn more about the challenges and impacts.
- [Nissan and Honda consider partnership on EVs, AI](https://assetdigest.com/nissan-and-honda-consider-partnership-on-evs-ai.md): Nissan and Honda are considering a partnership to collaborate on producing key components for electric vehicles and artificial intelligence in automotive software platforms to boost competitiveness and economies of scale.
- [Quantum computing’s potential in pharmaceutical research](https://assetdigest.com/quantum-computings-potential-in-pharmaceutical-research.md): Discover how quantum computing is set to revolutionize pharmaceutical research, driving innovation and efficiency in the healthcare industry.
- [Oil prices rise as revised IEA forecasts suggest tighter market](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-rise-as-revised-iea-forecasts-suggest-tighter-market.md): Stay informed with the latest updates on oil prices as the International Energy Agency predicts a tighter market in 2024, driving prices higher.
- [Shell weakens climate targets with growing bet on gas](https://assetdigest.com/shell-weakens-climate-targets-with-growing-bet-on-gas.md): Shell reduces carbon reduction target and scraps 2035 objective, focusing on higher-margin projects and natural gas production amid energy transition uncertainty.
- [Dollar ticks up before US data, bitcoin hits record high](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-ticks-up-before-us-data-bitcoin-hits-record-high.md): Stay updated on the latest market trends with updates on the dollar index, bitcoin, US economic data, and interest rate cuts. Read more on Reuters.
- [Bank of England to start cutting in Q3 but strong chance of Q2 move: Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-to-start-cutting-in-q3-but-strong-chance-of-q2-move-reuters-poll.md): BoE expected to lower borrowing costs in third quarter, parallel to Fed and ECB actions. Economists predict rates to drop to 4.75% by end-September.
- [Rheinmetall hails ‘new decade’ as defence spending drives up sales](https://assetdigest.com/rheinmetall-hails-new-decade-as-defence-spending-drives-up-sales.md): Rheinmetall expects a surge in sales following increased defense spending due to conflicts like the war in Ukraine. Chief Executive Armin Papperger sees a bright future in security policy for the company.
- [UBS’s rescue of Credit Suisse has created new risks for Switzerland, OECD says](https://assetdigest.com/ubss-rescue-of-credit-suisse-has-created-new-risks-for-switzerland-oecd-says.md): UBS's takeover of Credit Suisse raises concerns about financial stability and regulatory challenges according to OECD. Learn more about the risks.
- [EU parliament to extend new medicine data protection to 7.5 years, document says](https://assetdigest.com/eu-parliament-to-extend-new-medicine-data-protection-to-7-5-years-document-says.md): Find out how EU lawmakers are addressing concerns in the pharmaceutical industry with the latest overhaul of EU pharmaceutical rules to incentivize innovation and improve patient access.
- [The future of autonomous vehicles: opportunities and challenges](https://assetdigest.com/the-future-of-autonomous-vehicles-opportunities-and-challenges.md): Discover the promise and perils of self-driving cars in reshaping transportation systems, safety, and efficiency. Explore the technological advancements and the societal implications of autonomous vehicles.
- [Stocks flat, US yields edge higher ahead of data](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-flat-us-yields-edge-higher-ahead-of-data.md): Stay informed on the latest stock market developments, with global stock markets remaining steady and US yields rising ahead of key data releases.
- [Exclusive-Olympics-Paris has a lot to gain from hosting the Games, says mayor](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-olympics-paris-has-a-lot-to-gain-from-hosting-the-games-says-mayor.md): Mayor Anne Hidalgo discusses the benefits of hosting the 2024 Olympics in Paris, including infrastructure improvements and community unity.
- [Europe one step away from landmark AI rules after lawmakers’ vote](https://assetdigest.com/europe-one-step-away-from-landmark-ai-rules-after-lawmakers-vote.md): Discover how Europe is setting global standards with the world's first comprehensive AI framework. Learn about regulations and impacts on industries.
- [UK economy may be turning from headwind into tailwind for sterling](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economy-may-be-turning-from-headwind-into-tailwind-for-sterling.md): Discover how the UK economy is shifting, potentially boosting sterling. Stay updated on interest rate trends and market insights.
- [Global corporate dividends hit record $1.66 trillion in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/global-corporate-dividends-hit-record-1-66-trillion-in-2023.md): Discover the record-breaking $1.66 trillion in corporate dividends in 2023, with insights on top payers and growth forecast for $1.72 trillion this year.
- [Mango adapts as climate change makes fashion less seasonal](https://assetdigest.com/mango-adapts-as-climate-change-makes-fashion-less-seasonal.md): Spanish retailer Mango is shifting towards adaptable clothing to cater to changing weather patterns caused by climate change, offering pieces that transition smoothly between hot and cold temperatures.
- [1 In 3 worried about keeping up with mortgage payments in 2024](https://assetdigest.com/1-in-3-worried-about-keeping-up-with-mortgage-payments-in-2024.md): Read the latest insights from Clifton Private Finance's Mortgage Pulse Report 2024 on UK homeowners' concerns amidst rising rates and economic challenges.
- [Arm’s shares rise as Wall Street eyes IPO lock-up expiration](https://assetdigest.com/arms-shares-rise-as-wall-street-eyes-ipo-lock-up-expiration.md): Arm Holdings' shares rise 2.1% as lock-up period ends, signaling increased trading activity post-IPO. Softbank's 90% stake in focus.
- [The basics of trade finance in international commerce](https://assetdigest.com/the-basics-of-trade-finance-in-international-commerce.md): Explore the intricate web of trade finance, from fundamental concepts to financial tools, to understand its crucial role in facilitating global trade.
- [Inverted yield curve no longer reliable recession flag, strategists say: Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/inverted-yield-curve-no-longer-reliable-recession-flag-strategists-say-reuters-poll.md): Experts say the once-trusty indicator of an impending recession is losing its predictive power amidst market changes and Fed actions.
- [Explainer-What the EU’s $149 billion boost means for Poland](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-what-the-eus-149-billion-boost-means-for-poland.md): Learn how Poland's economy is set to soar with the EU's release of 137 billion euros, including grants and loans for COVID-19 recovery and climate projects.
- [Leonardo to boost cybersecurity, space and AI in 5-year plan](https://assetdigest.com/leonardo-to-boost-cybersecurity-space-and-ai-in-5-year-plan.md): Discover how Leonardo will invest in digitalization, artificial intelligence, and space to strengthen security activities and play a proactive role in the evolution of the European defense sector.
- [UK electric vehicle delivery company Packfleet raises $10 million in funding](https://assetdigest.com/uk-electric-vehicle-delivery-company-packfleet-raises-10-million-in-funding.md): Packfleet, with 130 electric vans in London, plans to grow after Series A round led by General Catalyst and Voyager to meet demand for zero-emission delivery
- [Column-Black Sea grain exports beating early market ideas by substantial degree -Braun](https://assetdigest.com/column-black-sea-grain-exports-beating-early-market-ideas-by-substantial-degree-braun.md): Discover how Ukraine is exceeding grain export forecasts, impacting global markets. Learn how their success rivals top suppliers.
- [Strategies for mitigating financial risks in business](https://assetdigest.com/strategies-for-mitigating-financial-risks-in-business.md): Discover effective strategies to safeguard your business's finances from market fluctuations, credit risks, and operational challenges. Learn more here.
- [Stocks decline from record highs with US inflation data eyed](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-decline-from-record-highs-with-us-inflation-data-eyed.md): Global stocks retreat from highs ahead of key U.S. inflation numbers. Stay informed on market trends with Reuters. Learn more now!
- [Vinyl revival rocks Britain’s inflation basket](https://assetdigest.com/vinyl-revival-rocks-britains-inflation-basket.md): Read about the cultural resurgence of vinyl records and other changes in Britain’s inflation basket, reflecting shifts in consumer tastes and needs.
- [Reddit targets up to $6.4 billion valuation in much-awaited US IPO](https://assetdigest.com/reddit-targets-up-to-6-4-billion-valuation-in-much-awaited-us-ipo.md): Reddit aims for $6.4 billion valuation in U.S. IPO, targeting sale of 22 million shares priced at $31-$34 each, ahead of highly-anticipated stock market debut.
- [Analysis-AI talent war heats up in Europe](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-ai-talent-war-heats-up-in-europe.md): Get insights on the battle for AI talent in Europe as startups like Cohere and Anthropic rival Google DeepMind for top minds.
- [Trends in digital art: from creation to distribution](https://assetdigest.com/trends-in-digital-art-from-creation-to-distribution.md): Discover the evolution of digital art creation, from painting and 3D modeling to AI integration and NFTs. Explore the impact on artists and the market.
- [Gold marches higher as US jobs data boosts bets of early rate cut](https://assetdigest.com/gold-marches-higher-as-us-jobs-data-boosts-bets-of-early-rate-cut.md): Investors bullish on gold as US unemployment rate prompts rate cut expectations, driving prices up. Learn more about the market trends here!
- [Bitcoin rises after rapid climb to new record](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-rises-after-rapid-climb-to-new-record.md): Bitcoin surges to new high of $67,645 as ether also jumps; investors flock to crypto amid global interest rate concerns and ETF approvals.
- [Explainer-Olympics-How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-olympics-how-france-plans-to-use-ai-to-keep-paris-2024-safe.md): By Juliette Jabkhiro and Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) – France tested Artificial Intelligence-driven video surveillance technology that will be deployed duri..
- [Stocks at record highs as US data leaves June Fed cut bet intact](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-at-record-highs-as-us-data-leaves-june-fed-cut-bet-intact.md): Record-breaking stock rallies continue as investors favor Treasuries. US jobs data support Fed's potential June rate cut, boosting S&P and Nasdaq to record highs.
- [Introduction to financial sector innovation by startups](https://assetdigest.com/introduction-to-financial-sector-innovation-by-startups.md): Explore how startups are leveraging technology to transform financial services, from mobile payments to blockchain transactions.
- [In new disclosure, LinkedIn says premium subscriptions bring in $1.7 billion](https://assetdigest.com/in-new-disclosure-linkedin-says-premium-subscriptions-bring-in-1-7-billion.md): LinkedIn's premium subscription business hits $1.7 billion with AI tools. 25% rise in subscribers. Unlock new job opportunities with LinkedIn Premium.
- [Strikes hobble German railways, airports as disputes mount](https://assetdigest.com/strikes-hobble-german-railways-airports-as-disputes-mount.md): By Andi Kranz and Stephane Nitschke COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) – Germany faced strikes on several fronts on Thursday, as train drivers and airport workers wal..
- [ECB lays ground for June rate cut as inflation falls](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-lays-ground-for-june-rate-cut-as-inflation-falls.md): European Central Bank prepares for potential interest rate cut in June as inflation falls, signaling cautious stance towards monetary policy.
- [Essential financial instruments for new investors](https://assetdigest.com/essential-financial-instruments-for-new-investors.md): Discover the key financial instruments every new investor should know, from stocks to bonds, ETFs to mutual funds, with detailed analysis and insights.
- [Industrial Robotics Market to hit $ 60.5 billion by 2030: Verified Market Research](https://assetdigest.com/industrial-robotics-market-to-hit-60-5-billion-by-2030-verified-market-research.md): Discover the latest trends and key drivers shaping the global industrial robotics market. Get insights on automation, technological advancements, and more.
- [Natural Language Processing (NLP) Market to hit $ 158.2 billion by 2031: Verified Market Research](https://assetdigest.com/natural-language-processing-nlp-market-to-hit-158-2-billion-by-2031-verified-market-research.md): Learn about the growing NLP market, driven by increased data demand, ML advancements, chatbots, voice interfaces, sentiment analysis, and regulatory compliance.
- [Plant based Meat Market to hit $ 14.27 billion by 2030: Verified Market Research](https://assetdigest.com/plant-based-meat-market-to-hit-14-27-billion-by-2030-verified-market-research.md): Discover why the plant-based meat market is set to soar with rising health awareness, sustainability concerns, and innovative product developments.
- [Artificial Intelligence in the telecommunication Market to hit $13,496 million by 2031: Market Research Intellect](https://assetdigest.com/artificial-intelligence-in-the-telecommunication-market-to-hit-13496-million-by-2031-market-research-intellect.md): Discover how the AI revolution is transforming the telecommunication industry with Market Research Intellect. Learn about the drivers and limitations shaping the future of AI in the telecommunications sector.
- [Wearable Medical Devices Market to hit $ 168.3 billion by 2030: Verified Market Research](https://assetdigest.com/wearable-medical-devices-market-to-hit-168-3-billion-by-2030-verified-market-research.md): Discover the global market growth, benefits, and drivers behind the projected rise of wearable medical devices to empower proactive health management.
- [How to create a business succession plan](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-create-a-business-succession-plan.md): Learn how to create a successful business succession plan with our comprehensive guide. Understand the importance, key components, and types of succession plans.
- [Biostimulants Market to hit $ 6.90 billion by 2030: Verified Market Research](https://assetdigest.com/biostimulants-market-to-hit-6-90-billion-by-2030-verified-market-research.md): Discover the booming biostimulants market projected to hit $6.90 billion by 2030, driven by sustainable agriculture practices and the growing demand for organic farming solutions.
- [Augmented reality in Retail Market to hit $ 75.8 billion by 2030: Verified Market Reports](https://assetdigest.com/augmented-reality-in-retail-market-to-hit-75-8-billion-by-2030-verified-market-reports.md): Discover the growth potential of augmented reality in retail, enhancing customer experiences, driving sales, and bridging the gap between physical and online shopping channels.
- [Automated Material Handling Equipment Market to hit $ 55.79 billion by 2030: Verified Market Reports](https://assetdigest.com/automated-material-handling-equipment-market-to-hit-55-79-billion-by-2030-verified-market-reports.md): Explore the growth, drivers, and key components of the Global Automated Material Handling Equipment Market in this comprehensive report by Verified Market Reports.
- [Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security Market to hit $ 60.5 billion by 2030: Verified Market Research](https://assetdigest.com/artificial-intelligence-in-cyber-security-market-to-hit-60-5-billion-by-2030-verified-market-research.md): Discover the latest trends and growth drivers in the Global AI in Cyber Security Market, projected to hit $60.5 billion by 2030. Download a PDF sample today!
- [Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Market to hit $ 372.6 billion by 2030: Verified Market Reports](https://assetdigest.com/active-pharmaceutical-ingredients-market-to-hit-372-6-billion-by-2030-verified-market-reports.md): Explore the market dynamics, drivers, and key factors shaping the global API market, essential for the production of high-quality medications worldwide.
- [Bitcoin rises to record high](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-rises-to-record-high.md): Bitcoin has hit a record high of $69,202, driven by rising investor interest and approval of spot bitcoin ETFs. Stay updated on the latest trends in the cryptocurrency market!
- [Dollar slips vs euro as data weighs; bitcoin hits new high](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-slips-vs-euro-as-data-weighs-bitcoin-hits-new-high.md): The dollar slipped vs euro on data showing U.S. services industry growth eased. Bitcoin hit new high on investors pouring money into U.S. crypto products.
- [Exclusive-UN-backed bank group seeks to avoid departures with new climate guidelines](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-un-backed-bank-group-seeks-to-avoid-departures-with-new-climate-guidelines.md): Stay informed about global bank efforts to combat climate change as UN-backed alliance proposes new guidelines for disclosure and action.
- [US stocks pull back as bitcoin, gold score record highs](https://assetdigest.com/us-stocks-pull-back-as-bitcoin-gold-score-record-highs.md): Discover how the market reacts to upcoming economic data and central bank actions, as stocks dip and bitcoin and gold soar to new heights.
- [Cryptoverse: Asian traders give bitcoin blast-off](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-asian-traders-give-bitcoin-blast-off.md): Bitcoin's surge is fueled by Asian investors, with South Korea and China leading in trading volumes. Don't miss out on the action in the crypto market!
- [Euro zone business activity moves closer to recovery, PMI survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-business-activity-moves-closer-to-recovery-pmi-survey-shows.md): Euro zone business activity is moving closer to recovery as the services industry expands and the composite PMI jumps in February.
- [Strategies for managing business cash flow during slow seasons](https://assetdigest.com/strategies-for-managing-business-cash-flow-during-slow-seasons.md): Learn how to navigate through slow seasons and ensure financial stability with effective strategies for managing cash flow. Explore forecasting, budgeting, revenue diversification, customer relationships, and supplier negotiations.
- [Aviva re-enters Lloyd’s market with $300 million acquisition](https://assetdigest.com/aviva-re-enters-lloyds-market-with-300-million-acquisition.md): Aviva boosts its general insurance business with Probitas acquisition, highlighting Lloyd's appeal as a global insurance hub. Analysts say deal is positive for non-life insurance margins.
- [Hipgnosis’ songs portfolio valuation falls sharply; extends dividend halt](https://assetdigest.com/hipgnosis-songs-portfolio-valuation-falls-sharply-extends-dividend-halt.md): Hipgnosis Songs Fund sees a sharp decline in songs portfolio valuation, prompting a halt in dividend payments and shares drop to a record low.
- [German perfume retailer Douglas plans $1.2 billion IPO by March end](https://assetdigest.com/german-perfume-retailer-douglas-plans-1-2-billion-ipo-by-march-end.md): Douglas, a German perfume retailer, announces a $1.2 billion IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Q1 2024, with plans to reduce debt and capitalize on the premium beauty market.
- [Swiss National Bank loses $3.6 billion in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-national-bank-loses-3-6-billion-in-2023.md): Read about the SNB's financial results for 2023, including losses from interest rate changes and gains from foreign currency and gold holdings.
- [Evonik says recovery unlikely in 2024, plans 2,000 job cuts](https://assetdigest.com/evonik-says-recovery-unlikely-in-2024-plans-2000-job-cuts.md): German chemicals group Evonik Industries plans to cut 2,000 jobs by 2026, aiming to reduce costs amidst no recovery expected until 2024. Find out more about their strategy.
- [Marketmind: Looming event risk can’t stop Nikkei topping 40,000](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-looming-event-risk-cant-stop-nikkei-topping-40000.md): Get the latest on Nikkei hitting 40,000, central bank events, tech investments, and more. Don't miss out on key developments impacting global markets.
- [M&A may breathe new life into Europe’s neglected telecoms](https://assetdigest.com/ma-may-breathe-new-life-into-europes-neglected-telecoms-2.md): Discover how potential M&A deals in Europe's telecom industry could boost profit margins, attract investors, and spark much-needed consolidation.
- [Analysis – G20 optimism on global outlook gives BOJ impetus for early stimulus exit](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-g20-optimism-on-global-outlook-gives-boj-impetus-for-early-stimulus-exit.md): Analysis on G20 finance leaders' positive outlook giving BOJ incentive for early stimulus exit, signaling possible end to negative interest rates.
- [Oil rises almost 2% as markets await OPEC+ decision](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-almost-2-as-markets-await-opec-decision.md): Oil prices up nearly 2% as markets await OPEC+ decision on supply agreements, fueled by positive economic data from the U.S., Europe, China.
- [German government needs TikTok, Scholz says, as AfD surges in polls](https://assetdigest.com/german-government-needs-tiktok-scholz-says-as-afd-surges-in-polls.md): Chancellor Scholz wants government to engage on TikTok amidst concern over AfD's strong social media presence and security worries
- [China approves plan aimed at spurring investment and spending](https://assetdigest.com/china-approves-plan-aimed-at-spurring-investment-and-spending.md): China's government aims at enhancing production and consumer goods sales to strengthen the economy post-COVID-19, with plans for new subsidies and equipment upgrades.
- [Stocks hold at record highs as traders bet on rate cuts](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-hold-at-record-highs-as-traders-bet-on-rate-cuts.md): Global shares drift around record highs amid hopes of central bank rate cuts. US Fed and ECB expected to lower borrowing costs in June. Stay updated!
- [Bpost posts lower 2023 operating profit, does not provide 2024 profit outlook](https://assetdigest.com/bpost-posts-lower-2023-operating-profit-does-not-provide-2024-profit-outlook.md): Belgian postal operator Bpost reports decline in operating profit for 2023, with uncertain outlook for 2024 amid challenges.
- [Strikes bring public transport to near standstill across Germany](https://assetdigest.com/strikes-bring-public-transport-to-near-standstill-across-germany.md): Stay updated on Germany's public transport strikes causing major disruptions. Learn more about the ongoing disputes and their impact.
- [Rightmove plans to expand non-core businesses; shares fall on customer outlook](https://assetdigest.com/rightmove-plans-to-expand-non-core-businesses-shares-fall-on-customer-outlook.md): Rightmove plans to grow non-core businesses like commercial real estate, citing drop in 2024 customer numbers. Shares fall on the news. Click to read more.
- [M&A may breathe new life into Europe’s neglected telecoms](https://assetdigest.com/ma-may-breathe-new-life-into-europes-neglected-telecoms.md): Explore the potential impact of M&A deals on Europe's telecom industry, as consolidation aims to boost profit margins and revitalize the sector.
- [Acerinox sees steel market improving after 2023 profit more than halves](https://assetdigest.com/acerinox-sees-steel-market-improving-after-2023-profit-more-than-halves.md): Spanish steelmaker Acerinox sees recovery ahead as net profit falls 58% in 2023, plans acquisitions and projects US sector growth before Europe
- [Equities gain on in-line US inflation, Treasury yields dip](https://assetdigest.com/equities-gain-on-in-line-us-inflation-treasury-yields-dip.md): S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs as Treasury yields drop. Relief among investors as inflation remains tame, raising possibility of Fed rate cut in June.
- [Hewlett Packard Enterprise sees downbeat Q2 revenue on weak networking solutions demand](https://assetdigest.com/hewlett-packard-enterprise-sees-downbeat-q2-revenue-on-weak-networking-solutions-demand.md): Hewlett Packard Enterprise anticipates lower second-quarter revenue due to reduced spending on technology solutions, impacting stock performance.
- [Dell forecasts upbeat fiscal 2025 on AI server demand](https://assetdigest.com/dell-forecasts-upbeat-fiscal-2025-on-ai-server-demand.md): Dell Technologies predicts high revenue on AI server demand, benefiting from Nvidia GPUs. PC market recovery and bullish outlook on AI impact.
- [UK’s Rwanda plan for asylum seekers could cost more than 600 million pounds](https://assetdigest.com/uks-rwanda-plan-for-asylum-seekers-could-cost-more-than-600-million-pounds.md): Learn about the British government's costly plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, facing legal challenges and mounting expenses of over 600 million pounds.
- [AirAsia operator Capital A records loss in Q4 as higher costs weigh](https://assetdigest.com/airasia-operator-capital-a-records-loss-in-q4-as-higher-costs-weigh.md): Stay updated on the latest news about Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, as it reports a loss in Q4 due to higher costs and its upcoming listing on NASDAQ.
- [Bitcoin barrels to best month since 2020, Wall Street points higher after PCE](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-barrels-to-best-month-since-2020-wall-street-points-higher-after-pce.md): World stocks at record highs, cryptomarkets booming, key inflation data showing little surprises, Fed hints at higher rates, Russia-Ukraine tensions easing. Bitcoin up 4% on the day, nearly 50% this month.
- [Euro zone inflation dips but stubborn core prices may worry ECB](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-inflation-dips-but-stubborn-core-prices-may-worry-ecb.md): Euro zone inflation dips this month, core prices worry ECB. Data suggest a slower decline in underlying price pressures. ECB may ease record-high rates.
- [France backs global minimum tax on billionaires at G20](https://assetdigest.com/france-backs-global-minimum-tax-on-billionaires-at-g20.md): France pushes for global minimum tax on super-rich to prevent tax evasion and ensure fair taxation. Learn more about this initiative at G20 meetings.
- [Oil settles lower as Fed takes stock before cutting rates](https://assetdigest.com/oil-settles-lower-as-fed-takes-stock-before-cutting-rates.md): Discover why oil prices settled lower after the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, impacting U.S. crude stockpiles. Stay informed!
- [Stocks slip, dollar rises ahead of US inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-slip-dollar-rises-ahead-of-us-inflation-data.md): Stay informed on global equities, US inflation data, and Federal Reserve policy with the latest updates on stock indexes, Treasury yields, and currency movements.
- [Russia diamond producer Alrosa’s annual net profit drops 15.2%](https://assetdigest.com/russia-diamond-producer-alrosas-annual-net-profit-drops-15-2.md): Learn about Alrosa's latest financial report: annual net profit down 15.2% to 85.18 billion roubles ($925 million) with turnover up 9.2%.
- [Record year for wind farms raises hope for EU green energy goals](https://assetdigest.com/record-year-for-wind-farms-raises-hope-for-eu-green-energy-goals.md): WindEurope reports a surge in wind farm construction and investments, boosting confidence in EU's clean energy targets. Learn more here.
- [Swisscom in advanced talks to buy Vodafone Italia for $8.7 billion](https://assetdigest.com/swisscom-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-vodafone-italia-for-8-7-billion.md): Swisscom in exclusive discussions to purchase all of Vodafone Italia, merging with Fastweb, offering $8.7 billion in cash. Vodafone stock up.
- [Aena’s 2023 profit soars 81% as airport traffic tops pre-COVID levels](https://assetdigest.com/aenas-2023-profit-soars-81-as-airport-traffic-tops-pre-covid-levels.md): Aena's net profit jumped to a record 1.63 billion euros in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels as passenger traffic recovered faster than elsewhere in Europe.
- [Beyond Meat to increase prices, cut costs ‘steeply’ in 2024; shares soar](https://assetdigest.com/beyond-meat-to-increase-prices-cut-costs-steeply-in-2024-shares-soar.md): Beyond Meat plans to increase product prices and cut costs 'steeply' in 2024 to restore margins and drive growth after exceeding revenue expectations.
- [Siblings help China’s BYD grab early lead in Thai EV market](https://assetdigest.com/siblings-help-chinas-byd-grab-early-lead-in-thai-ev-market.md): Learn how siblings Pratarnwong and Pratarnporn Phornprapha propelled BYD to the top of Thailand's EV industry by building a strong dealer network and implementing effective marketing strategies.
- [Qatar to invest 10 billion euros in key sectors of French economy -Elysee](https://assetdigest.com/qatar-to-invest-10-billion-euros-in-key-sectors-of-french-economy-elysee.md): Qatar partners with France in 10 billion euro investment in sectors such as energy, aerospace, AI, and more. Mutually beneficial partnership.
- [The Future of Real Estate Financing](https://assetdigest.com/the-future-of-real-estate-financing.md): Discover how crowdfunding, digital platforms, and blockchain are revolutionizing real estate financing. Diversification, accessibility, and flexibility await!
- [Norwegian Cruise forecasts upbeat first-quarter profit on robust demand](https://assetdigest.com/norwegian-cruise-forecasts-upbeat-first-quarter-profit-on-robust-demand.md): Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings expects robust earnings for the first quarter due to high demand for cruises to Caribbean and Europe. Book now for a novel experience!
- [Puma aims to boost its brand in ‘challenging’ market](https://assetdigest.com/puma-aims-to-boost-its-brand-in-challenging-market.md): Puma plans to strengthen its brand despite a tough market. Shares rise after announcing new campaign. Stay updated on brand enhancements.
- [London stocks gain on miners, earnings boost](https://assetdigest.com/london-stocks-gain-on-miners-earnings-boost.md): UK shares edge up as mining stocks rise and earnings improve. Caution taken before key inflation figures in Europe and U.S. Market awaits Bank of England Deputy Governor's speech.
- [German consumer sentiment stabilizes at low level in March, finds GfK](https://assetdigest.com/german-consumer-sentiment-stabilizes-at-low-level-in-march-finds-gfk.md): German consumer sentiment stabilizes at a low level in March, as households face uncertainty with rising prices and weaker economic outlook.
- [Dental implants maker Straumann sees steady sales growth in 2024](https://assetdigest.com/dental-implants-maker-straumann-sees-steady-sales-growth-in-2024.md): Straumann, a leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions, projects high single-digit revenue growth and 26% EBIT margin for 2024 amidst economic uncertainty.
- [European private credit rebounds to levels last seen in mid-2022, says Deloitte](https://assetdigest.com/european-private-credit-rebounds-to-levels-last-seen-in-mid-2022-says-deloitte.md): Deloitte data reveals a surge in private lending activity in Europe, signaling investor confidence amidst potential ECB rate cuts. Find out more.
- [Analysis-Euro zone bond markets mimic Treasuries, pushing correlations to record](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-euro-zone-bond-markets-mimic-treasuries-pushing-correlations-to-record.md): Discover how Euro zone bond markets are mirroring movements in U.S. Treasuries, driven by inflation concerns and interest rate expectations.
- [The revolution of digital wallets and what it means for you](https://assetdigest.com/the-revolution-of-digital-wallets-and-what-it-means-for-you.md): Explore the evolution, impact, and future of digital wallets in managing finances and transactions. Discover key features, benefits, and popular platforms.
- [Malaysia’s Capital A aims to raise $400 million equity from AirAsia merger](https://assetdigest.com/malaysias-capital-a-aims-to-raise-400-million-equity-from-airasia-merger.md): Capital A Berhad, parent company of AirAsia, plans to merge operations and raise $400 million in equity for new AirAsia Group formation. CEO Tony Fernandes aims for expansion and future listings.
- [Renault unveils new R5 as it taps past success for electric future](https://assetdigest.com/renault-unveils-new-r5-as-it-taps-past-success-for-electric-future.md): Renault's highly anticipated electric R5 model is a modern take on the 1972 bestseller, aimed at boosting EV sales with a design inspired by the iconic R5 and Super 5.
- [EU carbon border tax will do little to cut emissions, ADB study says](https://assetdigest.com/eu-carbon-border-tax-will-do-little-to-cut-emissions-adb-study-says.md): Learn how the proposed EU carbon border tax may not significantly reduce emissions in Asia, according to the Asian Development Bank report.
- [Facing Chinese EV rivals, Europe’s automakers squeeze suppliers on costs](https://assetdigest.com/facing-chinese-ev-rivals-europes-automakers-squeeze-suppliers-on-costs.md): Facing competition from lean Chinese rivals, European automakers are cutting costs for electric models, squeezing suppliers, and facing challenges at Geneva car show.
- [Marketmind: Markets brace for inflation trifecta](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-markets-brace-for-inflation-trifecta.md): Stay ahead of the curve with insights on rising inflation risks in the US, Europe, and Japan. Find out how market forecasts and economic trends are shaping investment strategies.
- [UK job vacancies fall 15% year-on-year in January, Adzuna data shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-job-vacancies-fall-15-year-on-year-in-january-adzuna-data-shows.md): Discover how British employers are advertising the fewest jobs in nearly three years, with a 15% decrease in vacancies, according to Adzuna data.
- [Strategies for creating compelling business case studies](https://assetdigest.com/strategies-for-creating-compelling-business-case-studies.md): Learn how to create compelling case studies that showcase success stories, engage your audience, and drive results. From identifying the right subject to utilizing client testimonials effectively, this blog post covers all aspects of crafting impactful business case studies.
- [How to effectively use hashtags in business social media marketing](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-effectively-use-hashtags-in-business-social-media-marketing.md): Learn how to strategically incorporate hashtags into your social media campaigns to increase visibility, engage your target audience, and boost brand awareness.
- [Infineon bets on AI boom to spur more lucrative chip sales](https://assetdigest.com/infineon-bets-on-ai-boom-to-spur-more-lucrative-chip-sales.md): Infineon CEO predicts billions in revenue from AI-driven high-price chips, aiming for billion-euro annual revenues in the near future.
- [ABB picks electrification chief Wierod as CEO](https://assetdigest.com/abb-picks-electrification-chief-wierod-as-ceo.md): ABB names Morten Wierod as new CEO, replacing Bjorn Rosengren. Learn more about the leadership transition and ABB's future direction.
- [Stocks bask in tech mania, Nvidia boom](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-bask-in-tech-mania-nvidia-boom.md): Stocks soar as Nvidia results spark rally, propelling markets to new heights. Tech stocks lead surge with Nvidia adding $277B in market value.
- [StanChart lowers income target, launches $1 billion share buyback as profit jumps 18%](https://assetdigest.com/stanchart-lowers-income-target-launches-1-billion-share-buyback-as-profit-jumps-18.md): Standard Chartered PLC rewards shareholders with dividends and $1 billion buyback, but growth forecasts may concern amid global banks' China exposure worries.
- [Allianz nearly doubles Q4 net profit, helped by health and life business](https://assetdigest.com/allianz-nearly-doubles-q4-net-profit-helped-by-health-and-life-business.md): Allianz's Q4 net profit nearly doubles driven by strong performance in life and health insurance in the US and Italy, just below expectations.
- [BASF dials up cost cuts in Germany, flags earnings rebound](https://assetdigest.com/basf-dials-up-cost-cuts-in-germany-flags-earnings-rebound.md): Germany's BASF announces plans to cut 1 billion euros in costs at its headquarters, highlighting economic woes and predicting earnings rebound.
- [Unleashing the power of decentralised AI](https://assetdigest.com/unleashing-the-power-of-decentralised-ai.md): Discover how decentralised AI is revolutionizing the AI landscape, empowering users with control over personal data and ensuring uninterrupted access to AI systems.
- [ECB reports record loss for 2023 as rate hikes bite](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-reports-record-loss-for-2023-as-rate-hikes-bite.md): Stay informed on the European Central Bank's financial challenges with record losses due to aggressive rate hikes. Learn more about the impact on monetary policy.
- [China’s Xpeng signs partnership with UAE’s Ali&Sons, eyes Italian market](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-xpeng-signs-partnership-with-uaes-alisons-eyes-italian-market.md): Xpeng expands global presence with partnership, plans to introduce multiple electric vehicle models in Middle East, North Africa, Italy.
- [As Nikkei eclipses 34-year record, derivatives signal stall ahead](https://assetdigest.com/as-nikkei-eclipses-34-year-record-derivatives-signal-stall-ahead.md): Stay cautious as derivative flows suggest a short-term pause in Nikkei's record run. Find out why investors may soon lock in profits amid market uncertainty.
- [TotalEnergies Texas refinery running at minimal rates, say sources](https://assetdigest.com/totalenergies-texas-refinery-running-at-minimal-rates-say-sources.md): TotalEnergies' Port Arthur refinery in Texas is running at minimal rates due to multiple operational challenges, impacting various key units. Get the latest updates here.
- [Nestle misses sales estimates as price hikes deter shoppers](https://assetdigest.com/nestle-misses-sales-estimates-as-price-hikes-deter-shoppers.md): Nestle falls short of expectations, prompting shoppers to switch brands. Shares drop as concerns rise about winning back customers and future growth.
- [Delivery Hero terminates talks on potential sale of foodpanda business in Southeast Asia](https://assetdigest.com/delivery-hero-terminates-talks-on-potential-sale-of-foodpanda-business-in-southeast-asia.md): Read about Delivery Hero terminating talks for the sale of foodpanda business in selected Southeast Asian markets after failing to reach final agreement on deal terms.
- [German economy in stormy waters as government slashes forecast](https://assetdigest.com/german-economy-in-stormy-waters-as-government-slashes-forecast.md): German economy faces challenges with weak global demand, high inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and expected recession ahead, impacting growth forecast.
- [London’s iconic BT Tower to become a hotel](https://assetdigest.com/londons-iconic-bt-tower-to-become-a-hotel.md): Experience luxury in the heart of London at the iconic BT Tower turned hotel. Discover its rich history, breathtaking views, and modern amenities for a memorable stay.
- [UK sees record monthly budget surplus, but tough picture ahead of budget](https://assetdigest.com/uk-sees-record-monthly-budget-surplus-but-tough-picture-ahead-of-budget.md): Despite challenges ahead, UK reports highest ever budget surplus in January, setting the stage for potential tax cuts in upcoming budget announcement.
- [Coffee group JDE Peet’s posts surprise growth in 2023 operating profit](https://assetdigest.com/coffee-group-jde-peets-posts-surprise-growth-in-2023-operating-profit.md): Find out how JDE Peet's coffee company defied analyst predictions with a rise in 2023 operating profit, setting the stage for continued growth.
- [Asian shares ease as early rate cut bets fizzle, focus on Fed minutes](https://assetdigest.com/asian-shares-ease-as-early-rate-cut-bets-fizzle-focus-on-fed-minutes.md): Stay updated on Asian stocks as Fed's rate cut expectations fade. Dive into Fed minutes, market insights, and more. Follow now!
- [Beijing shuts highways after heavy snowfall](https://assetdigest.com/beijing-shuts-highways-after-heavy-snowfall.md): Beijing closes roads and increases public transport due to unexpected snow, with freezing rain and cold spell hitting China this week.
- [Crypto firm Circle to end support for USDC stablecoin on Tron blockchain](https://assetdigest.com/crypto-firm-circle-to-end-support-for-usdc-stablecoin-on-tron-blockchain.md): Major U.S. crypto firm to stop minting USDC tokens on Tron, prioritizing trust and safety. Institutional clients can transfer or redeem until 2025.
- [UK employers offer smaller pay rises at start of 2024, XpertHR survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-employers-offer-smaller-pay-rises-at-start-of-2024-xperthr-survey-shows.md): Discover how UK employers have scaled back pay settlements for staff, easing inflation pressures according to XpertHR survey. Stay informed with the latest data.
- [Citigroup raises CEO Jane Fraser’s 2023 pay by 6% to $26 million](https://assetdigest.com/citigroup-raises-ceo-jane-frasers-2023-pay-by-6-to-26-million.md): Learn how Citigroup boosted CEO Jane Fraser's pay to $26 million in 2023, with details on her salary, bonus, and stock components. Find out the reasons behind the compensation increase.
- [Barclays plans cost cuts, bumper buybacks in bid to boost shares](https://assetdigest.com/barclays-plans-cost-cuts-bumper-buybacks-in-bid-to-boost-shares.md): Barclays reveals a 3-year strategy to improve share prices, cutting costs and returning billions to shareholders, signaling a new direction for the bank.
- [Dialysis firm FMC sees robust 2024 earnings growth after strong Q4](https://assetdigest.com/dialysis-firm-fmc-sees-robust-2024-earnings-growth-after-strong-q4.md): Discover how Fresenius Medical Care predicts robust earnings growth after exceeding market expectations in Q4, setting the stage for accelerated profitability.
- [China slashes mortgage reference rates to revive property market](https://assetdigest.com/china-slashes-mortgage-reference-rates-to-revive-property-market.md): China's largest mortgage rate cut yet aims to boost the struggling property market and economy, signaling a historic interest rate reduction cycle.
- [Air Liquide tops profit forecast, hikes 2025 margin target](https://assetdigest.com/air-liquide-tops-profit-forecast-hikes-2025-margin-target.md): French industrial gases firm Air Liquide surpasses profit expectations for 2023 and accelerates achievement of 2025 margin goal. Learn more here.
- [Marketmind: Wages will test wagers on rates](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-wages-will-test-wagers-on-rates.md): Get the latest on wages in Europe and how it's impacting global markets. Stay ahead on market trends and make informed decisions.
- [German homes are still overvalued despite price drop – Bundesbank](https://assetdigest.com/german-homes-are-still-overvalued-despite-price-drop-bundesbank.md): Despite recent price declines, German homes are still overvalued by 15-20%, posing a risk of further corrections, warns the Bundesbank.
- [Sterling inches higher after last week’s fall](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-inches-higher-after-last-weeks-fall.md): Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the GBP exchange rate as investors await new survey data for potential market shifts.
- [‘Oppenheimer’ triumphs at BAFTA Film Awards with most win](https://assetdigest.com/oppenheimer-triumphs-at-bafta-film-awards-with-most-win.md): Discover the big wins and top honors 'Oppenheimer' received at the BAFTA Film Awards, including best film and best director. Don't miss out!
- [Marketmind: China markets look like they need another holiday](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-china-markets-look-like-they-need-another-holiday.md): Explore Wayne Cole's insight on China's market performance post-Lunar New Year break. What's next for stocks, policy, and global impacts?
- [UK property prices show first annual rise since August – Rightmove](https://assetdigest.com/uk-property-prices-show-first-annual-rise-since-august-rightmove.md): Discover how UK property prices have shown the first annual increase in six months as demand from buyers strengthens, indicating stabilization in the housing market.
- [France cuts 2024 growth forecast as outlook darkens](https://assetdigest.com/france-cuts-2024-growth-forecast-as-outlook-darkens.md): Learn how France's lower GDP growth forecast of 1% in 2024 reflects global tensions, with spending cuts and deficit reduction plans in place.
- [Factbox-Main winners at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-main-winners-at-the-2024-bafta-film-awards.md): Discover the top movie honours, including winners like 'Oppenheimer', 'The Zone of Interest', and more at the BAFTA Film Awards.
- [England’s NHS to trim main healthcare wait list ahead of election](https://assetdigest.com/englands-nhs-to-trim-main-healthcare-wait-list-ahead-of-election.md): England's NHS to cut 40,000 pending child consultations from main list, aiming to reduce wait times before upcoming election. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vows improvements.
- [Swedish January inflation up as expected, rate cut set for mid-year](https://assetdigest.com/swedish-january-inflation-up-as-expected-rate-cut-set-for-mid-year.md): Headline Swedish inflation picked up pace as expected in January, showing potential for a mid-year rate cut. Stay informed with the latest data.
- [Dollar stands firm as sticky US inflation dents rate cut expectations](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-stands-firm-as-sticky-us-inflation-dents-rate-cut-expectations.md): Stay updated on the latest developments in the currency markets as U.S. inflation data impacts the dollar's strength and Fed's rate cut plans.
- [Asia shares sputter as China returns with low energy](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-sputter-as-china-returns-with-low-energy.md): Read about the latest market updates in Asia as Chinese markets return from holiday, impacting global trading sentiments. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [Westpac sees monetary policy ‘less restrictive’ over next year, Q1 profit drops](https://assetdigest.com/westpac-sees-monetary-policy-less-restrictive-over-next-year-q1-profit-drops.md): Westpac sees scope for monetary policy to become less restrictive within the next year, despite Q1 profit drop. Stay updated on Westpac's financial outlook
- [Spanish conservatives retain majority in Galicia regional vote](https://assetdigest.com/spanish-conservatives-retain-majority-in-galicia-regional-vote.md): Spanish conservatives secure victory in close-run regional vote, maintaining stronghold in northwest region. Learn more about the outcome here!
- [UK shoppers pick up their spending, signalling quick end to recession](https://assetdigest.com/uk-shoppers-pick-up-their-spending-signalling-quick-end-to-recession.md): January saw the largest surge in retail sales in three years, signaling a possible end to the recession. Discover more insights here.
- [Eni beats Q4 profit forecasts helped by favourable arbitration](https://assetdigest.com/eni-beats-q4-profit-forecasts-helped-by-favourable-arbitration.md): Eni surpasses Q4 profit expectations with $1.8 billion net profit, aided by successful arbitration decision. Stay updated on Eni's upcoming strategy reveal on March 14.
- [Swiss Re 2023 net profit surges, in line with expectations](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-re-2023-net-profit-surges-in-line-with-expectations.md): Swiss Re's 2023 net profit surges 580%, reaches $3.214 billion, reflecting recovery from challenging prior year. CEO Mumenthaler cites success amid global turbulence.
- [Mahindra to use Volkswagen electric components, battery cells](https://assetdigest.com/mahindra-to-use-volkswagen-electric-components-battery-cells.md): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has signed a supply agreement with Volkswagen for key electric components and battery cells for their own electric platform, INGLO. Exciting collaboration ahead!
- [ECB’s Villeroy: should not hold off first rate cut for too long](https://assetdigest.com/ecbs-villeroy-should-not-hold-off-first-rate-cut-for-too-long.md): Discover why ECB member Francois Villeroy de Galhau believes delaying an initial interest rate cut could lead to over-adjusting later on.
- [Britain’s Labour Party wins by-election in southwestern English town](https://assetdigest.com/britains-labour-party-wins-by-election-in-southwestern-english-town.md): Labour Party's victory in the by-election in Kingswood, UK deals a blow to Conservatives. Damien Egan calls for a change in government to put people first.
- [Australia’s QBE Insurance annual profit more than doubles but misses view](https://assetdigest.com/australias-qbe-insurance-annual-profit-more-than-doubles-but-misses-view.md): Discover how QBE Insurance Group's full-year profit more than doubled, yet fell short of analysts' expectations, impacting share prices.
- [UK’s Costa Coffee to give workers 9% pay rise](https://assetdigest.com/uks-costa-coffee-to-give-workers-9-pay-rise.md): Costa Coffee in the UK will increase pay for 15,000 hourly workers by 9% starting April 1, exceeding the government minimum wage
- [Jet engine maker Safran raises dividend on profit jump and growth outlook](https://assetdigest.com/jet-engine-maker-safran-raises-dividend-on-profit-jump-and-growth-outlook.md): French jet engine maker Safran raises dividend on profit jump and growth outlook for 2023, predicting further growth on strong demand for engine services.
- [Cisco to cut more than 4,000 jobs, lowers annual revenue forecast](https://assetdigest.com/cisco-to-cut-more-than-4000-jobs-lowers-annual-revenue-forecast.md): Cisco Systems to reduce workforce by 5%, with 4,000 job cuts and lowered revenue target. Explore how the company navigates a challenging economy.
- [Swedish union to exempt some Tesla cars from mechanic strike](https://assetdigest.com/swedish-union-to-exempt-some-tesla-cars-from-mechanic-strike.md): Swedish union IF Metall allows mechanics to repair select Tesla cars at independent workshops during strike, easing pressure on private customers.
- [Guide to effective email marketing campaigns](https://assetdigest.com/guide-to-effective-email-marketing-campaigns.md): Craft compelling email campaigns with expert insights on audience segmentation, content creation, and analytics. Maximize impact with our comprehensive guide.
- [India’s Bosch posts Q3 profit climb on healthy auto parts demand](https://assetdigest.com/indias-bosch-posts-q3-profit-climb-on-healthy-auto-parts-demand.md): Bosch, Indian arm of German supplier, sees profit rise to 5.18 billion rupees due to high demand for auto parts. Revenue jumps 15%.
- [TUI swings to surprise first-quarter profit on robust travel demand](https://assetdigest.com/tui-swings-to-surprise-first-quarter-profit-on-robust-travel-demand.md): TUI reports strong first-quarter results, swinging to profit on robust travel demand, with shares rising 7.4% in early trading. Expect strong summer season.
- [German economy expected to grow in 2024, official says](https://assetdigest.com/german-economy-expected-to-grow-in-2024-official-says.md): Chancellor Olaf Scholz's chief of staff, Wolfgang Schmidt, confirms Germany not in recession, predicts economic growth and stable labor market in 2024.
- [‘The hardest job in the world’: Siberian shipyard workers brave freezing cold](https://assetdigest.com/19602-2.md): Experience the backbreaking work of Russian shipyard workers enduring subzero temperatures to maintain vessels in Siberia's harshest conditions.
- [Asia stocks nudge higher, dollar steady ahead of US inflation report](https://assetdigest.com/asia-stocks-nudge-higher-dollar-steady-ahead-of-us-inflation-report.md): Stay updated on the latest Asian stock movements and how the upcoming US inflation report might affect interest rates and market trends.
- [The Importance of Sustainable and Responsible Investing](https://assetdigest.com/the-importance-of-sustainable-and-responsible-investing.md): Discover the importance of sustainable and responsible investing, how ESG criteria impact decision-making, benefits for investors, and global trends in this transformative approach.
- [Displaced Gaza doctor offers free medical help for children from his tent](https://assetdigest.com/displaced-gaza-doctor-offers-free-medical-help-for-children-from-his-tent.md): Read about Dr. Rajaa Okasha's heroic efforts to provide medical care for children in Gaza, despite facing numerous challenges and shortages.
- [AI frenzy puts Nvidia briefly ahead of Amazon in market value](https://assetdigest.com/ai-frenzy-puts-nvidia-briefly-ahead-of-amazon-in-market-value.md): Discover how Nvidia's market capitalization briefly outperformed Amazon, driven by the AI hype. Learn more about their impressive growth and market value.
- [Leveraging User Feedback for Product Improvement](https://assetdigest.com/leveraging-user-feedback-for-product-improvement.md): Discover the importance of user feedback, collection strategies, analysis techniques, and how to enhance products with insights. Stay ahead in a competitive market!
- [German commercial property prices post biggest-ever drop, data shows](https://assetdigest.com/german-commercial-property-prices-post-biggest-ever-drop-data-shows.md): German commercial property prices plunged 12.1% in Q4 2023, marking their biggest decline ever. VDP warns of further challenges ahead in 2024. Read more.
- [Battery maker ACC secures financing for three European factories](https://assetdigest.com/battery-maker-acc-secures-financing-for-three-european-factories.md): Discover how ACC, co-owned by Stellantis, Mercedes, and TotalEnergies, secured 4.4 billion euros in bank financing for new battery production in France, Germany, and Italy.
- [Novo Nordisk’s controlling shareholder plans to invest up to $7 billion a year by 2030 – FT](https://assetdigest.com/novo-nordisks-controlling-shareholder-plans-to-invest-up-to-7-billion-a-year-by-2030-ft.md): Novo Holdings, controlling shareholder of Danish obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk, plans big investments for the future according to FT report.
- [Google pledges 25 million euros to boost AI skills in Europe](https://assetdigest.com/google-pledges-25-million-euros-to-boost-ai-skills-in-europe.md): Google invests 25 million euros to enhance AI knowledge in Europe, offering funding, training courses, and support programs to bridge the gap and reduce inequalities.
- [Oil starts week lower after Israel says ‘concluded’ Gaza strikes](https://assetdigest.com/oil-starts-week-lower-after-israel-says-concluded-gaza-strikes.md): Oil prices dip after Israel ends southern Gaza strikes, easing supply concerns from the Middle East. Stay updated on the latest developments!
- [UK employers plan smaller pay rises for 2024: CIPD](https://assetdigest.com/uk-employers-plan-smaller-pay-rises-for-2024-cipd.md): Survey reveals British employers plan smaller pay increases, signaling easing inflation pressures and potential lower interest rates in the future.
- [Roche cutting 345 jobs in product development – media](https://assetdigest.com/roche-cutting-345-jobs-in-product-development-media.md): Roche responds to lower profit by cutting 345 jobs in product development division, impacting around 6% of the workforce in the area. Learn more here.
- [Leveraging Video Marketing for Business Growth](https://assetdigest.com/leveraging-video-marketing-for-business-growth.md): Discover the benefits, strategies, and best practices of video marketing to drive business growth and connect with your target audience effectively.
- [How to Implement a Successful Loyalty Program](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-implement-a-successful-loyalty-program.md): Learn the intricacies of establishing a loyalty program that drives customer engagement and boosts brand loyalty to new heights. Gain valuable insights and competitive advantage.
- [European shares inch higher on earnings boost; Maersk drops](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-inch-higher-on-earnings-boost-maersk-drops.md): Stay informed on the latest European market trends with strong earnings from companies like Unilever, while keeping an eye on losses from Maersk and AstraZeneca.
- [Iceland volcano erupts again, molten rocks spew from fissures](https://assetdigest.com/iceland-volcano-erupts-again-molten-rocks-spew-from-fissures.md): Discover the latest eruption in southwest Iceland with live videos showing bright-orange molten rock fountains. Learn more about the Reykjanes peninsula outbreaks.
- [SoftBank posts first profit in five quarters with $6.6 billion net income](https://assetdigest.com/softbank-posts-first-profit-in-five-quarters-with-6-6-billion-net-income-by-anton-bridge.md): SoftBank Group returned to profit, buoyed by an upturn in portfolio companies. Shares soar 11% on upbeat revenue forecast. Vision Fund arm sees investment profit surge.
- [Swisscom profit rises on Fastweb growth, declines comment on Vodafone talks](https://assetdigest.com/swisscom-profit-rises-on-fastweb-growth-declines-comment-on-vodafone-talks-by-mateusz-dobrzyniewski-and-anastasiia-kozlova.md): Swisscom reports a 4.9% increase in core profit fueled by Fastweb business growth in Italy, amid talks on potential industry consolidation.
- [Vontobel to take additional cost-cutting measures as profit falls](https://assetdigest.com/vontobel-to-take-additional-cost-cutting-measures-as-profit-falls.md): Vontobel Holding reports a 6.5% drop in full-year net profit and plans to further reduce costs by 100 million Swiss francs amidst outflows in asset management but strong inflows in wealth management.
- [Siemens profit ahead of forecast despite digital sector orders fall](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-profit-ahead-of-forecast-despite-digital-sector-orders-fall.md): Siemens reports first-quarter profit ahead of forecast despite slowdown in factory automation. Expect tough conditions in China and strong performance in Mobility business.
- [Oil rises on slim progress in Gaza peace talks, weaker dollar](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-on-slim-progress-in-gaza-peace-talks-weaker-dollar.md): Stay updated on the latest oil prices as tensions in the Middle East and slim progress in peace talks impact the market. Learn more here.
- [Britain extends tariff-free trade with Ukraine to 2029](https://assetdigest.com/britain-extends-tariff-free-trade-with-ukraine-to-2029.md): Britain extends tariff-free trade with Ukraine until 2029, providing long-term economic support critical to Ukraine's recovery after Russia's invasion. Learn more.
- [UK’s Labour to back out of 28 billion stg green pledge -BBC](https://assetdigest.com/uks-labour-to-back-out-of-28-billion-stg-green-pledge-bbc.md): Labour will no longer commit to 28 billion pound investment in green energy projects, but plans for a publicly-owned green power firm remain.
- [OpenAI developing software that operates devices, automates tasks – The Information](https://assetdigest.com/openai-developing-software-that-operates-devices-automates-tasks-the-information.md): Learn how OpenAI is developing agent software to automate web-based tasks, gathering public data, creating itineraries, and more without close supervision.
- [Dollar slips as market awaits data for direction](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-slips-as-market-awaits-data-for-direction.md): Stay informed on the latest updates as the dollar retreats amid strong U.S. economic data and Fed resistance to rate cuts. Follow the trends with us!
- [Equinor trims cash payouts, share price drops 7%](https://assetdigest.com/equinor-trims-cash-payouts-share-price-drops-7.md): Learn how Equinor's $3 billion cut in shareholder returns impacts their growth plans and dividend payments, as rivals like BP and Chevron increase profits.
- [Global stocks hit two-year highs, as dollar eases](https://assetdigest.com/global-stocks-hit-two-year-highs-as-dollar-eases.md): Read the latest on global equities hitting a two-year high and the impact on markets worldwide. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [Big Oil offers record returns to lure investors back](https://assetdigest.com/big-oil-offers-record-returns-to-lure-investors-back.md): Discover how major oil companies are prioritizing shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases amidst uncertain energy market conditions.
- [Nvidia’s stock market value on verge of overtaking Amazon](https://assetdigest.com/nvidias-stock-market-value-on-verge-of-overtaking-amazon.md): Nvidia is on the brink of surpassing Amazon in market value due to AI excitement, with shares up 40% in 2024. Find out more about this groundbreaking development.
- [Prince William back to work after Kate’s surgery and King Charles’ cancer](https://assetdigest.com/prince-william-back-to-work-after-kates-surgery-and-king-charles-cancer.md): Stay informed with the latest news on Prince William's return to public duty after his wife's surgery and King Charles' cancer diagnosis. Read on for more details!
- [Aircraft lessor DAE expects further Boeing delays](https://assetdigest.com/aircraft-lessor-dae-expects-further-boeing-delays.md): Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) predicts Boeing's production cap and recent incidents with 737 MAX aircraft will hinder catching up on delayed deliveries.
- [Gucci’s new designer in focus as Kering plots future growth](https://assetdigest.com/guccis-new-designer-in-focus-as-kering-plots-future-growth.md): Learn about Gucci's new creative director, Sabato de Sarno, and how his fresh designs may impact the company's financial performance. Find out more here!
- [Siemens investors call for further unbundling of the group](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-investors-call-for-further-unbundling-of-the-group.md): Siemens investors urge simplification by cutting stakes in Siemens Energy and Healthineers to boost share price. AGM to address concerns.
- [Time is right to step up investment, Sainsbury’s CEO says](https://assetdigest.com/time-is-right-to-step-up-investment-sainsburys-ceo-says.md): Sainsbury's CEO, Simon Roberts, believes it is the right time to increase investment after improving financial performance. Plan includes targeted investments in technology and store expansion.
- [‘Long and tedious journey’: companies sour on China outlook](https://assetdigest.com/long-and-tedious-journey-companies-sour-on-china-outlook.md): Top food, drinks, and tech firms express concerns over Chinese demand, impacting global economy. Stay informed on the challenges ahead.
- [German industrial output falls more than expected in December](https://assetdigest.com/german-industrial-output-falls-more-than-expected-in-december.md): German industrial production fell by 1.6% in December, marking the seventh consecutive monthly decline. Analysts cite high energy costs and weak demand as reasons for further projected decline in 2024.
- [Telenor Q4 core profit in line with expectations](https://assetdigest.com/telenor-q4-core-profit-in-line-with-expectations.md): Telenor meets Q4 profit expectations; projects organic growth in Nordic service revenue for 2024. Learn more about the company's financial outlook.
- [Snap misses revenue estimate, shares plunge 30%](https://assetdigest.com/snap-misses-revenue-estimate-shares-plunge-30.md): Snap missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue, sending shares down 30% as it struggles against larger rivals for digital ad revenue.
- [New Zealand labour pressures ease slightly, jobs market still tight](https://assetdigest.com/new-zealand-labour-pressures-ease-slightly-jobs-market-still-tight.md): Discover the latest data on New Zealand's labor market, with jobless rate, employment growth, and wage inflation trends. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [Wind power outpaced gas plants in Europe for the first time in 2023 – Ember](https://assetdigest.com/wind-power-outpaced-gas-plants-in-europe-for-the-first-time-in-2023-ember.md): Discover how wind power surpassed gas plants in Europe, cutting carbon emissions and advancing renewable energy goals.
- [Germany’s KfW bank sells 50 million Deutsche Post shares](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-kfw-bank-sells-50-million-deutsche-post-shares.md): Germany's KfW bank launches placement of 50 million Deutsche Post shares via accelerated bookbuild, reducing stake from 20.5% to 16.5% to raise funds.
- [UBS resumes buybacks, seeks more cost savings from Credit Suisse takeover](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-resumes-buybacks-seeks-more-cost-savings-from-credit-suisse-takeover.md): UBS restarts share buybacks, targets $13 billion in cost savings by 2026 with half from cutting headcount after underwhelming Q4 results.
- [Aston Martin is hunting for a new CEO – Bloomberg News](https://assetdigest.com/aston-martin-is-hunting-for-a-new-ceo-bloomberg-news.md): Find out why Aston Martin is looking for a new CEO, who they're reaching out to, and the challenges facing the company - Bloomberg News
- [China’s exchanges restrict stock selling by some hedge funds](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-exchanges-restrict-stock-selling-by-some-hedge-funds.md): Restrictions on stock selling by some hedge funds in China as authorities aim to stabilize the market amidst a five-year low slump.
- [EU’s Von der Leyen wants to cancel plan to halve pesticide use after farmer protests](https://assetdigest.com/eus-von-der-leyen-wants-to-cancel-plan-to-halve-pesticide-use-after-farmer-protests.md): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to withdraw the EU's pesticide reduction goal, citing farmer pushback against environmental measures.
- [UK minister to meet with U.S. lawmakers on restoration of Northern Ireland government](https://assetdigest.com/uk-minister-to-meet-with-u-s-lawmakers-on-restoration-of-northern-ireland-government.md): British minister Chris Heaton-Harris travels to Washington to discuss the restoration of Northern Ireland's government with U.S. stakeholders and promote its economic potential.
- [Novo Nordisk to begin 2024 share buybacks](https://assetdigest.com/novo-nordisk-to-begin-2024-share-buybacks.md): Novo Nordisk to start executing its 2024 share buyback program, aiming to reduce share capital and meet obligations from incentive programs.
- [Britain invests 100 million pounds in AI research and regulation](https://assetdigest.com/britain-invests-100-million-pounds-in-ai-research-and-regulation.md): Britain has announced funding for nine new AI research hubs and training for regulators in the technology. Learn how the UK is leading in AI innovation.
- [Chipmaker NXP forecasts profit above estimates on automotive strength](https://assetdigest.com/chipmaker-nxp-forecasts-profit-above-estimates-on-automotive-strength.md): NXP forecasted Q1 profit above target with positive revenue growth, driven by strong demand in the automotive market. Get all the details here.
- [Saudi Arabia’s investment ministry withdraws budget data](https://assetdigest.com/saudi-arabias-investment-ministry-withdraws-budget-data.md): Saudi Arabia's investment ministry removed fiscal data from a monthly bulletin, showing the kingdom would record a budget surplus in 2023.
- [Spain’s Grifols hires new CEO weeks after damaging short-seller report](https://assetdigest.com/spains-grifols-hires-new-ceo-weeks-after-damaging-short-seller-report.md): Spanish pharmaceutical company Grifols announces new CEO and executive changes following whistleblower report, aiming for innovative governance evolution.
- [Buckingham Palace statement on King Charles’s cancer diagnosis](https://assetdigest.com/buckingham-palace-statement-on-king-charless-cancer-diagnosis.md): Britain's King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, postponing public duties. Full details and updates available here.
- [Taylor Swift makes Grammys history as women rule music’s top honors](https://assetdigest.com/taylor-swift-makes-grammys-history-as-women-rule-musics-top-honors.md): Pop superstar Taylor Swift makes history at the Grammys winning album of the year for the fourth time amidst women dominating top honors in the music industry.
- [Analysis-Green backlash looms over EU elections](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-green-backlash-looms-over-eu-elections.md): Analysis reveals a shift in the political tone surrounding climate change ahead of the EU Parliament elections. Farmers demand fewer green rules while EU leaders navigate backlash.
- [British PM Sunak says he has failed on key healthcare pledge](https://assetdigest.com/british-pm-sunak-says-he-has-failed-on-key-healthcare-pledge.md): British PM Rishi Sunak acknowledges not doing enough to reduce long NHS waiting lists, a major concern for voters as elections approach.
- [Explainer-Why the $5.2 billion sale of Russia’s Yandex is significant](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-why-the-5-2-billion-sale-of-russias-yandex-is-significant.md): Learn why the $5.2 billion sale of Yandex's Russian assets to a group of Russian investors is significant. Discover the implications and more!
- [Vodafone in ‘active’ Italy deal talks as German recovery slows](https://assetdigest.com/vodafone-in-active-italy-deal-talks-as-german-recovery-slows.md): Vodafone in 'active' discussions about deal in Italy, focusing on best value creation and exploring options with Swisscom's Italian unit Fastweb.
- [Factbox-Germany hit by strikes as workers demand better pay and conditions](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-germany-hit-by-strikes-as-workers-demand-better-pay-and-conditions.md): Germany faces ongoing strikes as workers push for higher wages and improved working conditions in response to inflation and staff shortages.
- [British equities rise on luxury stocks boost; economic data in focus](https://assetdigest.com/british-equities-rise-on-luxury-stocks-boost-economic-data-in-focus.md): FTSE 100 climbs on luxury stocks surge; precious metal miners slip on lower gold prices amidst economic data focus. Stay updated with Reuters.
- [Lack of orders weighs on German economy – Ifo](https://assetdigest.com/lack-of-orders-weighs-on-german-economy-ifo.md): The Ifo Institute reports a sharp increase in the number of German manufacturing companies facing a lack of orders, adversely affecting the economy.
- [Hipgnosis Songs Fund to seek indemnity from Mercuriadis over legal claims](https://assetdigest.com/hipgnosis-songs-fund-to-seek-indemnity-from-mercuriadis-over-legal-claims.md): Hipgnosis Songs Fund is seeking protection from founder Merck Mercuriadis against a legal claim, highlighting potential indemnity issues.
- [El Salvador’s Bukele re-elected as president in landslide win](https://assetdigest.com/el-salvadors-bukele-re-elected-as-president-in-landslide-win.md): President Nayib Bukele wins thumping victory in El Salvador's elections after fierce gang crackdown improves security and gains him unprecedented power.
- [Nokia signs 5G patent deal with China’s Vivo](https://assetdigest.com/nokia-signs-5g-patent-deal-with-chinas-vivo.md): Nokia signs multi-year 5G patent license agreement with Vivo. Resolves all pending litigation. Boosts operating profit expectations for 2024.
- [UK’s new car registrations up nearly 8% in January – SMMT](https://assetdigest.com/uks-new-car-registrations-up-nearly-8-in-january-smmt.md): Discover the latest data showing a significant increase in new car registrations in the UK for January. Stay tuned for the official figures from SMMT.
- [Dollar scales fresh peaks as Fed cut bets recede](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-scales-fresh-peaks-as-fed-cut-bets-recede.md): Discover why the dollar rose to an eight-week high and traders adjusted their bets for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, following a strong U.S. jobs report.
- [Italy minister sounds alarm on delays ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics](https://assetdigest.com/italy-minister-sounds-alarm-on-delays-ahead-of-2026-winter-olympics.md): Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti expresses concerns about time running out fast and issues a wake-up call to avoid missing historic opportunity.
- [Sterling reverses course after U.S. data, set for biggest weekly fall since early Dec](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-reverses-course-after-u-s-data-set-for-biggest-weekly-fall-since-early-dec.md): Get the latest update on Sterling's fall as U.S. jobs data impacts currency markets, with the pound on track for its biggest weekly decline against the dollar in eight weeks.
- [US labor market sizzles; delivers large job and wage gains](https://assetdigest.com/us-labor-market-sizzles-delivers-large-job-and-wage-gains.md): US labor market shines with strong job growth and wage increases. Difficulty for Fed to cut rates as markets expect. Learn more here!
- [AbbVie raises 2027 sales forecast for new immunology drugs to $27 billion](https://assetdigest.com/abbvie-raises-2027-sales-forecast-for-new-immunology-drugs-to-27-billion.md): Find out how AbbVie's raised forecast for Skyrizi and Rinvoq sales could impact the market and analyst predictions in coming years.
- [One month on from Japan quake, volunteers provide safe space for kids](https://assetdigest.com/one-month-on-from-japan-quake-volunteers-provide-safe-space-for-kids.md): One month after the Japan earthquake, Katariba volunteers in Suzu city offer children a safe haven with games, reading, and support as families rebuild.
- [Yields, dollar jump on blowout US jobs report, stocks edge up](https://assetdigest.com/yields-dollar-jump-on-blowout-us-jobs-report-stocks-edge-up.md): Get the latest on the blowout US jobs report that sent treasury yields soaring and the dollar surging, signaling a strong economy and impacting global stocks.
- [Dollar jumps, traders pare rate cut bets after strong jobs report](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-jumps-traders-pare-rate-cut-bets-after-strong-jobs-report.md): U.S. dollar index hits seven-week high as employers add more jobs in January. Fed rate cut bets reduced. Market expects a firmer dollar tone.
- [Global equity funds draw inflows amid economic optimism and easing inflation](https://assetdigest.com/global-equity-funds-draw-inflows-amid-economic-optimism-and-easing-inflation.md): Find out how global equity funds are drawing in massive inflows due to positive US economic growth and decreasing inflation, according to Reuters.
- [Oil falls as US jobs data dents hope for near-term rate cuts](https://assetdigest.com/oil-falls-as-us-jobs-data-dents-hope-for-near-term-rate-cuts.md): Oil prices drop as US jobs data lessen chances of near-term rate cuts, dampening crude demand. China growth concerns and potential Middle East tension easing also affect prices.
- [EU agrees new rules to cut the cost of listing companies](https://assetdigest.com/eu-agrees-new-rules-to-cut-the-cost-of-listing-companies.md): The EU is making it easier for companies to list by cutting costs and giving founders more control, benefiting startups and boosting capital markets.
- [Oil prices buoyed by US signals on interest rate cuts](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-buoyed-by-us-signals-on-interest-rate-cuts.md): Discover how the U.S. Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts could impact oil prices, with insights on global market trends. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [Instant view: BoE leaves rates unchanged, says policy ‘under review’](https://assetdigest.com/instant-view-boe-leaves-rates-unchanged-says-policy-under-review.md): Get the latest update on BoE's decision to keep rates steady, with officials divided on future policy moves. Find out how markets react.
- [Factories deliver mixed performance globally in January](https://assetdigest.com/factories-deliver-mixed-performance-globally-in-january.md): Discover how global factories kicked off 2024 with patchy performance: US orders surge, while Chinese demand falters and Europe faces shipping delays.
- [QUOTES-Bailey speaks after Bank of England holds rates at 5.25%](https://assetdigest.com/quotes-bailey-speaks-after-bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-5-25.md): Governor Andrew Bailey discusses reasons for holding rates and inflation progress in Bank of England statement.
- [Analysis-Markets stumble into rate-cut waiting room as central banks stand firm](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-markets-stumble-into-rate-cut-waiting-room-as-central-banks-stand-firm.md): Stay informed on latest market insights as central banks hold rates steady amid hopes of rate cuts. Find out why analysts warn of a long wait for good news.
- [London stocks slip after BoE stands pat on rates](https://assetdigest.com/london-stocks-slip-after-boe-stands-pat-on-rates.md): UK stocks hit one-week low after Bank of England keeps interest rates high, causing FTSE 100 to drop, bond yields to rise, and pound to cut losses.
- [Oil dips on faltering China economy, US crude stock build](https://assetdigest.com/oil-dips-on-faltering-china-economy-us-crude-stock-build.md): Oil prices dropped due to low economic activity in China and a surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories, affecting global oil demand growth forecast.
- [Dollar dips before Fed meeting statement](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-dips-before-fed-meeting-statement.md): Stay informed on the latest updates regarding the dollar's performance against the euro and yen as traders await a key U.S. rates decision by the Federal Reserve.
- [Stocks, dollar slip ahead of Fed decision on rates](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-dollar-slip-ahead-of-fed-decision-on-rates.md): Get the latest updates on world shares, Treasury prices, and the U.S. economy ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting. Stay informed on potential interest rate cuts.
- [Teva Pharm sees lower 2024 profit after large Q4 beat](https://assetdigest.com/teva-pharm-sees-lower-2024-profit-after-large-q4-beat.md): Teva Pharmaceutical Industries forecasts lower profit in 2024 after a strong 2023 fourth quarter. CEO Richard Francis anticipates continued growth and momentum into the coming years.
- [Iceland builds defences for a future of increased volcanic activity](https://assetdigest.com/iceland-builds-defences-for-a-future-of-increased-volcanic-activity.md): Discover how Iceland is constructing massive dykes to protect against lava flows, as dormant volcanoes near Reykjavik become active after 800 years.
- [German inflation eases to 3.1% in January](https://assetdigest.com/german-inflation-eases-to-3-1-in-january.md): German inflation drops to 3.1% in January, sparking speculation of an early rate cut by the European Central Bank. Energy prices play a key role.
- [Sterling slips versus dollar before BoE and Fed meetings](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-slips-versus-dollar-before-boe-and-fed-meetings.md): Get the latest updates on the British pound's performance against the dollar ahead of key policy announcements by the Bank of England and Federal Reserve.
- [Five ways the BoE could signal a change in rates stance](https://assetdigest.com/five-ways-the-boe-could-signal-a-change-in-rates-stance.md): Learn about the five potential signals and factors indicating a policy shift by the Bank of England (BoE) regarding interest rates. Stay informed.
- [Boeing execs stand by 2025-26 financial guidance; near-term focus is safety](https://assetdigest.com/boeing-execs-stand-by-2025-26-financial-guidance-near-term-focus-is-safety.md): Boeing executives reaffirm financial targets for 2025-2026, focus on safety post 737 MAX incident. CEO Calhoun emphasizes quality over forecasts.
- [Industry pain abounds as electric car demand hits slowdown](https://assetdigest.com/industry-pain-abounds-as-electric-car-demand-hits-slowdown.md): Industry pain abounds as automakers cut production targets and face bankruptcy due to slower EV growth. Find out how companies are adapting to meet changing demand.
- [Dollar mixed in tight trading range before Fed statement](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-mixed-in-tight-trading-range-before-fed-statement.md): Stay updated on the dollar's movements against the euro and yen before the Federal Reserve's decision. Get insights on potential rate cuts and market predictions.
- [ECB hints at greener monetary policy in new climate plan](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-hints-at-greener-monetary-policy-in-new-climate-plan.md): Learn how the European Central Bank is considering greener monetary policy in response to climate change, impacting bonds and stimulus tools.
- [Stocks slip, yields rise after strong US labor data](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-slip-yields-rise-after-strong-us-labor-data.md): Global equities slide as investors await earnings from megacap stars amid strong U.S. labor market data and rising Treasury yields.
- [IMF says global ‘soft landing’ in sight, lifts 2024 growth outlook](https://assetdigest.com/imf-says-global-soft-landing-in-sight-lifts-2024-growth-outlook.md): Discover how the IMF predicts a global 'soft landing' in 2024, with improved growth outlooks for major economies, despite ongoing risks and challenges.
- [Oil slips on China economic headwinds](https://assetdigest.com/oil-slips-on-china-economic-headwinds.md): Oil prices edge lower on China's economic outlook, but supply fears from Middle East tensions keep losses in check.
- [Consumer goods giants could see margin recovery halt as price hike benefits abate](https://assetdigest.com/consumer-goods-giants-could-see-margin-recovery-halt-as-price-hike-benefits-abate.md): Find out why easing input costs and cautious consumer spending could impact margin growth for companies like Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark. Learn more here.
- [Holcim takes ‘rock star’ North American business to Wall Street](https://assetdigest.com/holcim-takes-rock-star-north-american-business-to-wall-street.md): Discover Holcim's North American business spin-off, set to rock Wall Street with potential $30 billion valuation. Explore its growth prospects and market opportunities.
- [European stocks surge, dollar gains as Fed decision looms](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-surge-dollar-gains-as-fed-decision-looms.md): Stay updated on the latest market trends with a surge in European stocks and a rise in the dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision.
- [Financiers grapple with plane shortages amid Boeing MAX crisis](https://assetdigest.com/financiers-grapple-with-plane-shortages-amid-boeing-max-crisis.md): Discover how increased oversight and weak supply chains are causing years of plane shortages, leading to higher fares in the aviation industry.
- [Dollar gains before Fed, March rate cut seen less likely](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-gains-before-fed-march-rate-cut-seen-less-likely.md): The dollar strengthens as traders adjust expectations for Fed rate cut, contrasting with weaker European economic outlook.
- [Global watchdog proposes new ethics code to combat greenwashing](https://assetdigest.com/global-watchdog-proposes-new-ethics-code-to-combat-greenwashing.md): Firms that check ESG claims by companies are invited to follow new ethics code to fight greenwashing. Proposed standards enhance trust in sustainability disclosures.
- [Boeing under a microscope for safety issues as it reports results](https://assetdigest.com/boeing-under-a-microscope-for-safety-issues-as-it-reports-results.md): Stay informed on Boeing's safety crisis. Learn about recent incidents, regulatory concerns, and future projections in the aerospace industry.
- [France steps up security as Paris farmers’ protest looms](https://assetdigest.com/france-steps-up-security-as-paris-farmers-protest-looms.md): Stay updated on the latest protests in Paris as farmers demand fair pay and living conditions. Learn about the security measures being implemented to prevent disruptions.
- [Stocks steady, yields dip ahead of action-packed week](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-steady-yields-dip-ahead-of-action-packed-week.md): Get the latest updates on European shares hitting highs, bond yields dipping, and upcoming corporate earnings and economic events in this action-packed week.
- [Italy’s Meloni seeks new partnership with Africa, funds limited](https://assetdigest.com/italys-meloni-seeks-new-partnership-with-africa-funds-limited.md): Italian PM Giorgia Meloni presents multi-billion euro initiative to boost economic ties, create energy hub, and curb immigration in a bid for cooperation with Africa.
- [EU reinforces tight limits on crypto firms from outside bloc](https://assetdigest.com/eu-reinforces-tight-limits-on-crypto-firms-from-outside-bloc.md): EU proposes strict rules for non-EU crypto companies serving customers within bloc to prevent unfair competition. Stay informed on MiCA regulations.
- [Faced with slow 5G rollout, EU telcos single out Big Tech again](https://assetdigest.com/faced-with-slow-5g-rollout-eu-telcos-single-out-big-tech-again.md): European telecoms group ETNO calls on tech giants to contribute to 5G and broadband deployment as Europe lags behind US and Asia in network infrastructure.
- [King Charles doing well in hospital after prostate treatment](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-doing-well-in-hospital-after-prostate-treatment.md): Britain's King Charles is recovering from prostate treatment at the London Clinic, where his daughter-in-law Kate is also receiving medical care. Find out more.
- [Exclusive-Apple faces ‘strong action’ if App Store changes fall short, EU’s Breton says](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-apple-faces-strong-action-if-app-store-changes-fall-short-eus-breton-says.md): EU industry chief Thierry Breton threatens strong action if Apple's App Store modifications don't align with upcoming regulations, including allowing alternative app stores.
- [Aviation sector sees no fast tech solution to GPS interference problem](https://assetdigest.com/aviation-sector-sees-no-fast-tech-solution-to-gps-interference-problem.md): Global aviation regulators and experts discuss the growing problem of GPS spoofing near war zones, calling for improved pilot training as a temporary solution.
- [Exclusive-EU Commission looks into Germany’s natural gas levy](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-eu-commission-looks-into-germanys-natural-gas-levy.md): The European Commission has asked ACER to examine whether Germany's gas tariff disrupts competition rules. EU seeks unity in energy market amid concerns.
- [Analysis-What’s the beef? Canada talks stall as Britain toughens trade approach](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-whats-the-beef-canada-talks-stall-as-britain-toughens-trade-approach.md): Britain suspends trade talks with Canada as UK takes a firm stance on post-Brexit deals. Farmers applaud, but cheesemakers and carmakers face uncertainty.
- [Analysis-Bruised by stock market, Chinese rush into banned bitcoin](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-bruised-by-stock-market-chinese-rush-into-banned-bitcoin.md): Learn how Chinese investors are bypassing bans to invest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, turning to stable assets amid economic uncertainty.
- [Olympics-Games cannot be magic wand amid global conflicts, says Paris 2024 boss](https://assetdigest.com/olympics-games-cannot-be-magic-wand-amid-global-conflicts-says-paris-2024-boss.md): Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet believes Olympics can pacify relations and open dialogue amidst global conflicts, but cannot solve them.
- [Europe will miss 2030 chip market goal, says ASML CEO](https://assetdigest.com/europe-will-miss-2030-chip-market-goal-says-asml-ceo.md): ASML CEO Peter Wennink predicts Europe will fall short of 20% chip market share target due to slow manufacturing capacity growth, despite subsidy programs.
- [Stocks climb on positive earnings, economic data; yields dip](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-climb-on-positive-earnings-economic-data-yields-dip.md): Global stocks climb on positive earnings, economic data, and China's stimulus efforts. Stay updated on market trends and investment opportunities.
- [Cars sold as an ‘Italian jewel’ must be made in Italy, PM tells Stellantis](https://assetdigest.com/cars-sold-as-an-italian-jewel-must-be-made-in-italy-pm-tells-stellantis.md): Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasizes the importance of Italian-made vehicles, calling out Stellantis for choices against the country's interests.
- [ECB asks some lenders to monitor social media for early signs of bank runs -sources](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-asks-some-lenders-to-monitor-social-media-for-early-signs-of-bank-runs-sources.md): The ECB is asking some banks to track social media for early signs of deposit runs, after incidents like Credit Suisse's crisis in 2022. Stay informed!
- [Computer parts maker Logitech targets ‘gradual’ return to sales growth](https://assetdigest.com/computer-parts-maker-logitech-targets-gradual-return-to-sales-growth.md): Read about Logitech International's plan for a gradual return to revenue growth after raising full year sales guidance.
- [Stocks make little progress, dollar rises against yen after BoJ decision](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-make-little-progress-dollar-rises-against-yen-after-boj-decision.md): Stay updated on global equities and currency market movements after the Bank of Japan announcement. Get insights on U.S. earnings reports and Treasury yields.
- [Risk of EU prices rising, growth slowing from Red Sea attacks -EU trade chief](https://assetdigest.com/risk-of-eu-prices-rising-growth-slowing-from-red-sea-attacks-eu-trade-chief.md): European Union at risk of consumer prices surging and growth slowing due to Red Sea disruptions. Shipping traffic down, transport prices up.
- [Italy plans to sell up to 13% stake in Poste Italiane – ministry](https://assetdigest.com/italy-plans-to-sell-up-to-13-stake-in-poste-italiane-ministry.md): Discover Italy's plan to sell a stake in Poste Italiane to raise 20 billion euros and manage the country's debt pile. Learn more here!
- [Video-game market recovery to pick up steam in 2024 on strong console sales – report](https://assetdigest.com/video-game-market-recovery-to-pick-up-steam-in-2024-on-strong-console-sales-report.md): Expect a strong recovery in the global video-game market in 2024 with sales of Xbox and PlayStation 5 driving growth. Get insights from NewZoo!
- [Cryptoverse: Will bitcoin behave better on Wall Street?](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-will-bitcoin-behave-better-on-wall-street.md): Explore the impact of Bitcoin's entry into U.S. stock market via ETFs on maturation, liquidity, and potential derivative products.
- [German president, businesses visit Vietnam eyeing investment](https://assetdigest.com/german-president-businesses-visit-vietnam-eyeing-investment.md): Discover how German companies are expanding in Vietnam, seeking investment opportunities in renewable energy, infrastructure, and skilled labor mobility.
- [Asset management utilities](https://assetdigest.com/asset-management-utilities.md): Discover how asset management utilities can streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and maximize returns on investments. Get a comprehensive guide here!
- [Best digital asset management software](https://assetdigest.com/best-digital-asset-management-software.md): Explore the top digital asset management software solutions in 2023. Stay ahead in the digital game with intuitive interfaces, robust metadata management, scalability, version control, and seamless integrations.
- [Buoyant chipmakers to lift Wall St as S&P nears record high](https://assetdigest.com/buoyant-chipmakers-to-lift-wall-st-as-sp-nears-record-high.md): Global chipmaker rally boosts investor confidence on Wall Street as S&P 500 index approaches record levels. Markets anticipate easing of interest rates.
- [European shares extend gains on financials but track weekly fall](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-extend-gains-on-financials-but-track-weekly-fall.md): Get the latest update on European shares' performance driven by financials, despite a weekly decline due to tempered rate-cut expectations. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [UK health agency warns ‘very real risk’ measles outbreak spreads](https://assetdigest.com/uk-health-agency-warns-very-real-risk-measles-outbreak-spreads.md): Urgent action needed as UK health agency warns of measles outbreak spreading to other towns and cities, with a very real risk due to low vaccine uptake.
- [US existing home sales fall in December, supply shows signs of improvement](https://assetdigest.com/us-existing-home-sales-fall-in-december-supply-shows-signs-of-improvement.md): Discover the latest on US existing home sales, with signs of improvement in supply and the potential for recovery as mortgage rates drop. Get the details here.
- [Japan’s lunar craft lands successfully but can’t generate solar power](https://assetdigest.com/japans-lunar-craft-lands-successfully-but-cant-generate-solar-power.md): Japan's spacecraft achieves high-precision landing on the moon but faces issues with solar power generation, impacting its mission objectives and future ambitions in space exploration.
- [Wall St advances, Treasury yields climb as robust data boosts soft landing bets](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-advances-treasury-yields-climb-as-robust-data-boosts-soft-landing-bets.md): Stay informed on U.S. stock market trends amidst rising Treasury yields due to strong economic data. Find out the latest insights here.
- [Kate, Princess of Wales, ‘doing well’ after surgery, King Charles ‘fine’](https://assetdigest.com/kate-princess-of-wales-doing-well-after-surgery-king-charles-fine.md): Kate, Princess of Wales, recently underwent successful abdominal surgery while King Charles is receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate. Both are recovering well.
- [Polish top court rejects government plan to overhaul public media](https://assetdigest.com/polish-top-court-rejects-government-plan-to-overhaul-public-media.md): Learn about the recent ruling by Poland's Constitutional Tribunal rejecting the government's plans to liquidate state radio, television, and news agency. Find out more here.
- [Google to invest $1 billion in UK data centre](https://assetdigest.com/google-to-invest-1-billion-in-uk-data-centre.md): Learn about Google's latest $1 billion investment in a new data centre just outside of London, boosting internet services in the UK.
- [‘Oppenheimer’ leads BAFTA Film Awards nominations](https://assetdigest.com/oppenheimer-leads-bafta-film-awards-nominations.md): Find out why 'Oppenheimer' is making waves at the BAFTA Film Awards with its 13 nominations in this gripping historical drama about the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II.
- [Dollar steady at 5-week peak as Fed rate cut bets tempered](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-steady-at-5-week-peak-as-fed-rate-cut-bets-tempered.md): Dollar near 5-week peak post strong U.S. retail sales. Fed not rushing on rate cuts.
- [EU agrees on stricter rules to combat moneylaundering and capture cryptoassets](https://assetdigest.com/eu-agrees-on-stricter-rules-to-combat-moneylaundering-and-capture-cryptoassets.md): EU reaches provisional deal to improve national cooperation in combatting money laundering, including new checks for crypto sector. Stay informed with Reuters.
- [AI buzzes Davos, but CEOs wrestle with how to make it pay](https://assetdigest.com/ai-buzzes-davos-but-ceos-wrestle-with-how-to-make-it-pay.md): Explore how CEOs at Davos navigate the promise of AI as they seek to turn early demos into money-making ventures. Learn about the impact of OpenAI's ChatGPT and the hurdles facing generative AI in the business world.
- [Factbox-Who is Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales?](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-who-is-kate-britains-princess-of-wales.md): Learn more about Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, her early life, royal romance with Prince William, royal life as Duchess of Cambridge, and her advocacy work.
- [Explainer-What is the outlook for UK inflation in 2024?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-what-is-the-outlook-for-uk-inflation-in-2024.md): Discover the latest on UK inflation for 2024, including insights on why inflation has been falling, comparisons to other countries, and predictions for when it might return to the Bank of England's target of 2%.
- [Volvo Cars sees ‘tremendous growth’ in EVs, CEO says](https://assetdigest.com/volvo-cars-sees-tremendous-growth-in-evs-ceo-says.md): Discover Volvo Cars CEO's optimistic outlook on electric vehicles market growth, countering gloomier projections from rivals at Davos.
- [Lindt’s pralines sweeten 2023 sales despite cocoa costs](https://assetdigest.com/lindts-pralines-sweeten-2023-sales-despite-cocoa-costs.md): Discover how Lindt's premium pralines sweetened 2023 sales despite cocoa costs. Analysts praise Lindor Pralines for driving double-digit growth globally.
- [Wall St dips, dollar, US yields rise on rate outlook jitters](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-dips-dollar-us-yields-rise-on-rate-outlook-jitters.md): Stay informed on market movements amid uncertainty in central bank policies and earnings season. Follow the latest developments here.
- [Tech layoffs continue after ‘Year of Efficiency’](https://assetdigest.com/tech-layoffs-continue-after-year-of-efficiency.md): Big Tech firms like Google and Amazon are cutting jobs in 2024 as they invest in generative AI, with layoffs expected to be smaller and more targeted this year.
- [Poland plans to set end date for coal power](https://assetdigest.com/poland-plans-to-set-end-date-for-coal-power.md): Poland aims to phase out coal-fueled power, marking a significant change in climate policy. Stay updated on the transition and its impact on industries.
- [As Davos crowd gathers, governments urged to rein in ‘billionaire class’](https://assetdigest.com/as-davos-crowd-gathers-governments-urged-to-rein-in-billionaire-class.md): Oxfam report reveals soaring wealth of top five billionaires as millions face poverty. Call for breaking up monopolies and taxing excessive profits.
- [Iceland volcano recedes after ‘black day’ of town fires](https://assetdigest.com/iceland-volcano-recedes-after-black-day-of-town-fires.md): Read about the recent volcanic eruption in southwest Iceland, the impact on the town of Grindavik, and the ongoing flow of magma beneath the surface.
- [Red Sea trade disruption hits energy sector after strikes on Houthis](https://assetdigest.com/red-sea-trade-disruption-hits-energy-sector-after-strikes-on-houthis.md): Qatar suspends LNG shipments via Red Sea, oil tankers change course after U.S.-led strikes. Attacks by Houthis affect global trade routes and energy sector.
- [Dollar little changed on MLK Day, sterling slides in risk-off trading](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-little-changed-on-mlk-day-sterling-slides-in-risk-off-trading.md): Stay updated on the latest currency market trends with the dollar holding steady and sterling under pressure. Learn more about what's driving these movements today.
- [There’s no more money, German minister tells rowdy farmers](https://assetdigest.com/theres-no-more-money-german-minister-tells-rowdy-farmers.md): German Finance Minister Lindner faced jeering farmers protesting tax rises, says no more subsidies, offers cooperation for freedom and respect for work.
- [German economy dodges recession despite shrinking 0.3% in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/german-economy-dodges-recession-despite-shrinking-0-3-in-2023.md): Despite contraction, Germany avoids recession due to high inflation, energy costs, weak demand. Expert forecasts subdued growth in 2024.
- [Microsoft topples Apple to become global market cap leader](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-topples-apple-to-become-global-market-cap-leader.md): Microsoft surpasses Apple as largest company by market cap, driven by focus on generative AI. Market value rises over $1 trillion, challenging Google in web search.
- [US bank profits fall in choppy quarter marked by special charges, falling lending margins](https://assetdigest.com/us-bank-profits-fall-in-choppy-quarter-marked-by-special-charges-falling-lending-margins.md): US bank profits take a hit in turbulent Q4 due to special charges and shrinking lending margins, but major lenders remain optimistic about the economy.
- [Exclusive-EU investigators to inspect China’s BYD, Geely and SAIC in EV probe – source](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-eu-investigators-to-inspect-chinas-byd-geely-and-saic-in-ev-probe-source.md): European Commission inspectors to investigate Chinese automakers for potential punitive tariffs protecting EU EV makers - tensions escalate between Beijing and the EU.
- [US scientists say one-in-three chance 2024 another year of record heat](https://assetdigest.com/us-scientists-say-one-in-three-chance-2024-another-year-of-record-heat.md): Discover the alarming predictions from US scientists about a potential record-breaking heat year in 2024, with a one-in-three chance of surpassing 2023.
- [Oil rises 2% as some tankers avoid Red Sea after strikes](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-2-as-some-tankers-avoid-red-sea-after-strikes.md): Oil prices surge as tankers divert from Red Sea amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, impacting oil supplies and shipping routes.
- [JPMorgan’s annual profit surges to record even as Q4 net income dips](https://assetdigest.com/jpmorgans-annual-profit-surges-to-record-even-as-q4-net-income-dips.md): JPMorgan Chase reports best-ever annual profit, foresees higher interest income for 2024 despite quarterly profit drop. CEO Dimon remains cautious about inflation and rates.
- [UK could beat US and euro zone to sub-2% inflation – Capital](https://assetdigest.com/uk-could-beat-us-and-euro-zone-to-sub-2-inflation-capital.md): Britain's pace of price growth may slow to below 2% before United States and euro zone, according to Capital Economics, with possible rate cut in May.
- [Oil gains after US, UK strike on Houthis; U.S. yields ease after PPI](https://assetdigest.com/oil-gains-after-us-uk-strike-on-houthis-u-s-yields-ease-after-ppi.md): Oil prices jumped more than 2% as tankers diverted from Red Sea after airstrikes. U.S. Treasury yields down after PPI report. Market reactions ahead of U.S. earnings season.
- [US FAA to boost oversight of Boeing, sees more manufacturing issues](https://assetdigest.com/us-faa-to-boost-oversight-of-boeing-sees-more-manufacturing-issues.md): Latest news on US FAA's increased scrutiny of Boeing amid manufacturing problems, potential impact on airlines and future safety measures.
- [Dollar dips after soft US inflation data, Aussie, New Zealand dollars outperform](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-dips-after-soft-us-inflation-data-aussie-new-zealand-dollars-outperform.md): Read about the latest movements in the currency market as higher beta currencies outperform after U.S. producer prices dip in December.
- [St Peter’s centrepiece to get makeover in time for 2025 Holy Year](https://assetdigest.com/st-peters-centrepiece-to-get-makeover-in-time-for-2025-holy-year.md): St Peter's Basilica's iconic bronze canopy, built by Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini, will undergo a major restoration for 2025 Holy Year celebrations.
- [Tesco raises profit outlook again after strong Christmas sales](https://assetdigest.com/tesco-raises-profit-outlook-again-after-strong-christmas-sales.md): Tesco sees increase in profit forecast after impressive Christmas sales, buoyed by demand for fresh food. Optimistic for 2024 with great momentum.
- [EU lawmakers consider stronger plastic pollution law after spill hits Spain](https://assetdigest.com/eu-lawmakers-consider-stronger-plastic-pollution-law-after-spill-hits-spain.md): Some EU lawmakers aim to toughen laws on microplastic pollution following a spill in Spain's Galicia. Act now to prevent environmental harm.
- [UK to make Big Tech give rivals access to data under new plans](https://assetdigest.com/uk-to-make-big-tech-give-rivals-access-to-data-under-new-plans.md): Britain's competition regulator to limit big tech from promoting own products, bolstering oversight of firms like Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple.
- [UK sees 39% jump in households failing to pay energy bills](https://assetdigest.com/uk-sees-39-jump-in-households-failing-to-pay-energy-bills.md): Discover the latest data showing a rise in missed energy bill payments in the UK, despite economic strains and inflation decrease. Read more here.
- [M&S claims Christmas crown as food and clothing sales beat forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/ms-claims-christmas-crown-as-food-and-clothing-sales-beat-forecasts.md): Marks & Spencer reports an 8.1% rise in Christmas sales, driven by strong food and womenswear performance. CEO remains cautious amidst market uncertainty.
- [Festive Bakes and lattes deliver Christmas cheer for UK’s Greggs](https://assetdigest.com/festive-bakes-and-lattes-deliver-christmas-cheer-for-uks-greggs.md): Greggs sees impressive 9.4% rise in Q4 like-for-like sales with Festive Bakes and salted caramel lattes driving Christmas cheer. Share prices soar.
- [Danone must face Evian water ‘carbon neutral’ lawsuit](https://assetdigest.com/danone-must-face-evian-water-carbon-neutral-lawsuit.md): Danone faces lawsuit over 'carbon neutral' claim on Evian water bottles, with consumers alleging confusion and seeking damages.
- [Japan stocks hit 34-year high, markets calm before US inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/japan-stocks-hit-34-year-high-markets-calm-before-us-inflation-data.md): Japanese stocks hit a 34-year high as markets remain calm before U.S. inflation data. Explore the impact on global equities, dollar, and more.
- [Share of Russian aluminium in LME warehouses rises to 90% after UK curbs](https://assetdigest.com/share-of-russian-aluminium-in-lme-warehouses-rises-to-90-after-uk-curbs.md): Discover how Russia's share of aluminium in LME warehouses surged to 90% after UK sanctions, impacting global metal markets.
- [Explainer-A year of political challenges for Germany](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-a-year-of-political-challenges-for-germany.md): German politics faces a turbulent period with farmer protests, budget troubles, far-right resurgence, and splintered coalitions. Stay informed.
- [Madrid museum welcomes ruling it can keep painting looted by Nazis](https://assetdigest.com/madrid-museum-welcomes-ruling-it-can-keep-painting-looted-by-nazis.md): Madrid museum celebrates U.S. court ruling allowing them to keep a French impressionist masterpiece looted by Nazis during WWII. Read more here.
- [Sainsbury’s bumper Christmas for food offset by weakness elsewhere](https://assetdigest.com/sainsburys-bumper-christmas-for-food-offset-by-weakness-elsewhere.md): Luxury foods like dry cured gammon and chocolate desserts helped Sainsbury's outperform at Christmas. Despite share drop, grocery sales rose 9.3%.
- [BMW retools Munich headquarters for all-electric production from 2027](https://assetdigest.com/bmw-retools-munich-headquarters-for-all-electric-production-from-2027.md): BMW revamps its Munich headquarters for all-electric car manufacturing, with a major shift to EVs by 2027, aiming to lead in the electric age.
- [Euro zone economy bottoming out, but outlook weak, ECB policymakers say](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-economy-bottoming-out-but-outlook-weak-ecb-policymakers-say.md): Discover why the euro zone economy is bottoming out with weak prospects and lingering uncertainties, according to ECB policymakers.
- [Dollar gains on yen, Bitcoin slides after SEC hack](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-gains-on-yen-bitcoin-slides-after-sec-hack.md): Latest on dollar, Bitcoin movements after SEC hack and insights on crypto market trends. Stay informed on USD, yen, euro, Bitcoin, and more.
- [Factbox-How companies are responding to attacks on ships in the Red Sea](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-how-companies-are-responding-to-attacks-on-ships-in-the-red-sea-2.md): Discover how companies like AB FOODS, BP, DANONE, and more are handling disruptions caused by attacks on ships in the Red Sea, affecting global commerce.
- [Yields rise, stocks dip as rate cut path remains in focus](https://assetdigest.com/yields-rise-stocks-dip-as-rate-cut-path-remains-in-focus.md): Discover how government bond yields and share prices react as markets adjust expectations for central bank rate cuts, influencing global economy trends.
- [Factbox-How companies are responding to attacks on ships in the Red Sea](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-how-companies-are-responding-to-attacks-on-ships-in-the-red-sea.md): Learn how major companies like AB Foods, BP, and IKEA are navigating disruptions caused by attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and adjusting their supply chains accordingly.
- [German industrial output drops unexpectedly in November](https://assetdigest.com/german-industrial-output-drops-unexpectedly-in-november.md): Learn why German industrial production experienced an unexpected decline in November, impacting both domestic and global economies. Find out more here.
- [World Bank forecasts 2024 global growth to slow for third consecutive year](https://assetdigest.com/world-bank-forecasts-2024-global-growth-to-slow-for-third-consecutive-year.md): Find out why the World Bank predicts a third consecutive year of global growth slowdown, impacting poverty and debt in developing countries.
- [Hungary takes aim at ‘shrinkflation’ with mandatory price warnings](https://assetdigest.com/hungary-takes-aim-at-shrinkflation-with-mandatory-price-warnings.md): To combat deceptive practices, Hungary requires large food retailers to display price warnings for products that have shrunk in size, aiming to revive economy and increase consumer confidence.
- [Factbox-What airlines, regulators are doing about Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-what-airlines-regulators-are-doing-about-boeing-737-max-9-jets.md): Stay informed about the latest actions taken by airlines and regulators after a panel incident with Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets, including temporary groundings and safety checks.
- [Wall Street futures flat, global stocks stumble, oil slides as inflation, earnings loom large](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-futures-flat-global-stocks-stumble-oil-slides-as-inflation-earnings-loom-large.md): Stay informed on Wall Street futures, global stock market trends, oil prices, and geopolitical tensions impacting the financial market. Read more now.
- [Factbox-German cabinet approves savings plans for 2024 budget](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-german-cabinet-approves-savings-plans-for-2024-budget.md): Learn about the German government's latest savings plans for 2024 budget, including cuts to subsidies for agricultural diesel, higher air traffic tax, and changes in benefits. Stay informed.
- [Poland orders to halt logging in 10 oldest forest areas](https://assetdigest.com/poland-orders-to-halt-logging-in-10-oldest-forest-areas.md): Poland government orders state-run company to curtail logging in 10 cherished forest areas, fulfilling campaign promise to limit logging.
- [No money? Next UK government’s budget is hostage to economy](https://assetdigest.com/no-money-next-uk-governments-budget-is-hostage-to-economy.md): Explore the impact of economic forecasts on the UK government's budget, with potential tax cuts or spending increases hinging on the country's financial outlook.
- [Dollar edges lower, traders focus on data for Fed clues](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-edges-lower-traders-focus-on-data-for-fed-clues.md): Stay informed on the latest U.S. economic data impacting the dollar's performance against the euro and yen. Fed rate cuts in focus. Read more.
- [Stocks, bond prices ease in see-saw session as investors mull ‘soft landing’](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-bond-prices-ease-in-see-saw-session-as-investors-mull-soft-landing.md): Investors are mulling over a 'soft landing' scenario for the U.S. economy following strong U.S. employment data. Find out more on Reuters.
- [Euro zone inflation jump cools case for ECB rate cuts](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-inflation-jump-cools-case-for-ecb-rate-cuts.md): Discover how unexpected inflation spikes in the Euro zone are impacting ECB rate cut predictions and market expectations, with insights from Reuters.
- [Shipping stocks rise, biggest gainers in Europe at start of 2024](https://assetdigest.com/shipping-stocks-rise-biggest-gainers-in-europe-at-start-of-2024.md): Shipping stocks in Europe have surged in 2024 as re-routed vessels boost freight rates after attacks in Red Sea; Maersk up 17% this week.
- [Spanish regions reintroduce mask wearing in medical centres amid flu spike](https://assetdigest.com/spanish-regions-reintroduce-mask-wearing-in-medical-centres-amid-flu-spike.md): Read about the reintroduction of face mask rules in five Spanish regions to combat a spike in flu and COVID-19 cases. Stay updated on health guidelines.
- [Walgreens slashes dividend even as Q1 profit beats estimates](https://assetdigest.com/walgreens-slashes-dividend-even-as-q1-profit-beats-estimates.md): Walgreens reduces dividend, beats profit targets despite fierce competition. CEO focuses on cost-cutting and cash flow to improve performance.
- [German travel industry expects higher revenues, fewer travellers in 2024](https://assetdigest.com/german-travel-industry-expects-higher-revenues-fewer-travellers-in-2024.md): Find out how sustained demand will boost revenues for the German travel industry, with fewer travelers expected due to inflation and changes in travel patterns.
- [German inflation rises in December due to base effects](https://assetdigest.com/german-inflation-rises-in-december-due-to-base-effects.md): German inflation sees a temporary uptick in December, potentially impacting ECB's interest rate decisions. Euro zone inflation also expected to rise.
- [Italy to put Africa development, AI at heart of its G7 presidency](https://assetdigest.com/italy-to-put-africa-development-ai-at-heart-of-its-g7-presidency.md): Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlights support for African development and addressing AI dangers in Italy's G7 leadership role.
- [Euro zone business activity shrank again in Dec, pointing to recession -PMI](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-business-activity-shrank-again-in-dec-pointing-to-recession-pmi.md): Latest PMI data shows contraction in euro zone business activity, pointing towards recession. Stay informed on economic health and outlook.
- [French inflation rises 4.1% in December, as expected](https://assetdigest.com/french-inflation-rises-4-1-in-december-as-expected.md): French inflation reaches 4.1% in December, driven by energy and services price hikes. Learn more about the impact on the economy and consumers.
- [Generative AI’s wild 2023](https://assetdigest.com/generative-ais-wild-2023.md): Discover the explosive growth and controversial impacts of generative AI in 2023, from poetry to existential dread. Find out why AI is the future.
- [Tesla delivers record Q4 cars, but China’s BYD steals top EV spot](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-delivers-record-q4-cars-but-chinas-byd-steals-top-ev-spot.md): Tesla falls short of sales targets as China's BYD steals the spotlight, despite a strong year-end push and increased incentives.
- [Renewable energy’s share on German power grids reaches 55% in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/renewable-energys-share-on-german-power-grids-reaches-55-in-2023.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The share of renewables on Germany’s power grids rose by 6.6 percentage points to 55% of the total last year, the sector’s regulator sa..
- [Oil prices gain 3% on supply concerns after oilfield shutdown in Libya](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-gain-3-on-supply-concerns-after-oilfield-shutdown-in-libya.md): By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices climbed about 3% on Wednesday after a disruption at Libya’s top oilfield added to fears that tensions in the ..
- [What is CAPM](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-capm.md): Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) is a crucial concept in the field of finance, providing a framework for evaluating the expected return on an investment. In t..
- [Asset management technologies](https://assetdigest.com/asset-management-technologies.md): In the dynamic landscape of business operations, effective asset management has emerged as a critical component for organizations seeking to optimize their reso..
- [Global stocks retreat, Treasury yields rise as rate cut optimism fades](https://assetdigest.com/global-stocks-retreat-treasury-yields-rise-as-rate-cut-optimism-fades.md): By Herbert Lash and Elizabeth Howcroft NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Stocks on Wall Street and in Europe fell on Tuesday, along with prices for U.S. and other gove..
- [Japan quake toll rises to 55 with many trapped under possibly thousands of homes](https://assetdigest.com/japan-quake-toll-rises-to-55-with-many-trapped-under-possibly-thousands-of-homes.md): By Kiyoshi Takenaka, Sakura Murakami and Kantaro Komiya WAJIMA, Japan (Reuters) – A powerful earthquake that hit Japan on New Year’s Day killed at least 55 ..
- [Asset allocation strategies](https://assetdigest.com/asset-allocation-strategies.md): In the dynamic world of finance, achieving sustainable wealth growth requires strategic planning and prudent decision-making. One key element in this pursuit is..
- [Asset acquisition vs business combination](https://assetdigest.com/asset-acquisition-vs-business-combination.md): In the dynamic landscape of business, strategic decisions such as asset acquisition and business combinations play a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of orga..
- [Oil prices settle down 3% as Red Sea shipping disruptions ease](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-settle-down-3-as-red-sea-shipping-disruptions-ease.md): By Shariq Khan BENGALURU (Reuters) -Oil prices fell 3% on Thursday as more shipping companies said they were ready to transit the Red Sea route, easing concerns..
- [Red Sea shipping workarounds add costs, delays for suppliers, retailers](https://assetdigest.com/red-sea-shipping-workarounds-add-costs-delays-for-suppliers-retailers.md): By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Toymaker Basic Fun’s team that oversees ocean shipments of Tonka trucks and Care Bears for Walmart and other retailer..
- [Dollar hits 5-mth low against euro as Fed seen closer to rate cuts](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-hits-5-mth-low-against-euro-as-fed-seen-closer-to-rate-cuts.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar slipped to a five-month low against the euro and a basket of currencies on Wednesday on expectations the Federa..
- [UK recession might be under way after economy shrinks in Q3](https://assetdigest.com/uk-recession-might-be-under-way-after-economy-shrinks-in-q3.md): By William Schomberg and Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s economy might be in a recession, according to data that showed it shrank between July and Sep..
- [Cybertruck designer says Tesla stainless steel pickup is no experiment](https://assetdigest.com/cybertruck-designer-says-tesla-stainless-steel-pickup-is-no-experiment.md): By Nichola Groom and Cath Turner LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The angular, polarizing design of the Cybertruck will help boost the Tesla brand, the electric vehicl..
- [Royal Bank of Canada gets nod for $10 billion purchase of HSBC unit](https://assetdigest.com/royal-bank-of-canada-gets-nod-for-10-billion-purchase-of-hsbc-unit.md): By Nivedita Balu (Reuters) – Canada on Thursday approved Royal Bank of Canada’s C$13.5 billion dollars ($10.2 billion) acquisition of HSBC’s domestic unit..
- [Dealmakers see rebound after global M&A volumes hit decade-low](https://assetdigest.com/dealmakers-see-rebound-after-global-ma-volumes-hit-decade-low.md): By Anirban Sen and Anousha Sakoui NEW YORK (Reuters) – Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity fell to its lowest level in ten years globally in 2023, as high..
- [Analysis-Italy’s bonds set for plain sailing until possible summer storms](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-italys-bonds-set-for-plain-sailing-until-possible-summer-storms.md): By Sara Rossi MILAN (Reuters) – The first half of next year will offer favourable conditions for Italian government bonds after a stellar 2023, analysts say, ..
- [EU to extend emergency gas price cap for another year](https://assetdigest.com/eu-to-extend-emergency-gas-price-cap-for-another-year.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union is set to extend its emergency cap on gas prices for another 12 months to serve as a safeguard against ..
- [Steady hearts, steady hands as Vatican experts restore masterpieces](https://assetdigest.com/steady-hearts-steady-hands-as-vatican-experts-restore-masterpieces.md): By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Whenever Alessandra Zarelli, a restorer at the Vatican Museums, works on a masterpiece by an artist such as Michel..
- [Bank of Spain trims growth outlook for 2024, 2025](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-spain-trims-growth-outlook-for-2024-2025.md): By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -The Bank of Spain on Tuesday lowered the country’s economic growth outlook for 2024 and 2025, citing slowing private consum..
- [Dollar jumps vs yen as BOJ sticks with ultra-loose policy](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-jumps-vs-yen-as-boj-sticks-with-ultra-loose-policy.md): By Rae Wee and Alun John NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar jumped against the yen on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan gave no sign that its ultra-loose monetar..
- [Factbox-Suez disruption: a new inflation risk on the horizon](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-suez-disruption-a-new-inflation-risk-on-the-horizon.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – A lengthy disruption of shipping via the Suez Canal could push up prices and weigh on economic growth, particularly in Europe, which is ..
- [VW cost-cutting drive includes less staff, faster development](https://assetdigest.com/vw-cost-cutting-drive-includes-less-staff-faster-development.md): By Victoria Waldersee and Christina Amann BERLIN (Reuters) -Volkswagen and worker representatives have agreed to measures for a cost-cutting drive that will yie..
- [Factbox-Will Iceland volcano affect flights, what damage could be caused?](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-will-iceland-volcano-affect-flights-what-damage-could-be-caused.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – A volcano erupted late on Monday on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, spewing lava and smoke across a wide area after weeks of intense ea..
- [Assets v/s liabilities v/s equity](https://assetdigest.com/assets-v-s-liabilities-v-s-equity.md): In the complex realm of finance, three fundamental elements play a crucial role in defining the financial health of any entity – be it an individual, a busine..
- [Benefits of tokenization](https://assetdigest.com/benefits-of-tokenization.md): In the ever-evolving landscape of finance and technology, tokenization has emerged as a revolutionary concept with the potential to reshape various industries. ..
- [Kenya, EU advance economic partnership agreement to boost trade](https://assetdigest.com/kenya-eu-advance-economic-partnership-agreement-to-boost-trade.md): NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya and the European Union moved closer to sealing an Economic Partnership Agreement that will grant the East African nation’s exports..
- [UK to implement carbon levy on imported goods by 2027](https://assetdigest.com/uk-to-implement-carbon-levy-on-imported-goods-by-2027.md): By Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Monday it would implement a new import carbon pricing mechanism by 2027, with goods imported from countries..
- [Markets outpace central banks as rate cut bets fuel ‘everything rally’](https://assetdigest.com/markets-outpace-central-banks-as-rate-cut-bets-fuel-everything-rally.md): By Naomi Rovnick and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) -Markets have raced ahead of the U.S., euro zone and UK central banks to price in sizeable and frenetic inte..
- [Explainer-What’s next for the EU AI Act?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-whats-next-for-the-eu-ai-act.md): By Supantha Mukherjee, Martin Coulter and Foo Yun Chee STOCKHOLM/BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) – European Union countries and lawmakers last week agreed a provisi..
- [How the world agreed to move away from fossil fuels at COP28](https://assetdigest.com/how-the-world-agreed-to-move-away-from-fossil-fuels-at-cop28.md): By Maha El Dahan, David Stanway and Valerie Volcovici DUBAI (Reuters) – The COP28 climate summit in Dubai started with all the ingredients for spectacular fai..
- [Italian food historian cooks up carbonara controversy](https://assetdigest.com/italian-food-historian-cooks-up-carbonara-controversy.md): By Francesca Piscioneri ROME (Reuters) – Food is a serious business in Italy, part of the national identity, as illustrated by a row that has broken out over ..
- [Air France-KLM raises medium-term profit goal, shares rise](https://assetdigest.com/air-france-klm-raises-medium-term-profit-goal-shares-rise.md): By Joanna Plucinska and Tim Hepher (Reuters) -Air France-KLM raised a medium-term profitability goal and sped up transformation efforts, promising investors a 2..
- [Major central banks hold rates steady as markets eye rapid cuts](https://assetdigest.com/major-central-banks-hold-rates-steady-as-markets-eye-rapid-cuts.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Markets think it’s all over. After a lengthy and historic monetary tightening campaign to battle high inflation, major central banks are ..
- [The importance of rapid access to market data feeds for financial trading success](https://assetdigest.com/the-importance-of-rapid-access-to-market-data-feeds-for-financial-trading-success.md): Alastair Watson, Managing Director, TNS Financial Markets It is more important than ever for financial traders to have agile, turn-key access to global markets,..
- [Instant view: BoE keeps interest rates at 15-year high, says rates to stay high](https://assetdigest.com/instant-view-boe-keeps-interest-rates-at-15-year-high-says-rates-to-stay-high.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at a 15-year high of 5.25% on Thursday and said British interest rates needed to stay high f..
- [EU risks losing ground in EVs without strong industry strategy – ACEA](https://assetdigest.com/eu-risks-losing-ground-in-evs-without-strong-industry-strategy-acea.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) sector risks falling behind without a robust EU industrial strategy, autos group ACEA said on Thursday cit..
- [German institutes cut 2024 GDP forecast on uncertainty](https://assetdigest.com/german-institutes-cut-2024-gdp-forecast-on-uncertainty.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Three leading German economic institutes cut their 2024 economic growth forecasts on Thursday, saying consumer and company uncertainty, exa..
- [BP challenges US energy regulator’s oversight of Venture Global LNG plant](https://assetdigest.com/bp-challenges-us-energy-regulators-oversight-of-venture-global-lng-plant.md): By Curtis Williams HOUSTON (Reuters) -BP PLC has challenged U.S. energy regulators’ approvals of a Venture Global LNG liquefied natural gas export facility, a..
- [Wall Street inches higher after CPI report, crude slides](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-inches-higher-after-cpi-report-crude-slides.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks inched higher in choppy trading on Tuesday and the dollar dipped after a crucial report showed sticky U.S. infla..
- [Explainer-How Sweden’s commercial real estate problems could spark financial meltdown](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-how-swedens-commercial-real-estate-problems-could-spark-financial-meltdown.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Soaring interest rates and too much debt are weighing down Sweden’ commercial real estate firms, making them the biggest threat to fin..
- [Financial Connectivity: AZUR’s Integration with EQIBank and the Future of Global Banking](https://assetdigest.com/financial-connectivity-azurs-integration-with-eqibank-and-the-future-of-global-banking.md): In the fast-paced world of special economic zones (SEZs), two standout players, AZUR and EQIBank, are making waves and reshaping the global business landscape. ..
- [Wall Street subdued, gold slides ahead of CPI, Fed](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-subdued-gold-slides-ahead-of-cpi-fed.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks were muted and gold slid on Wednesday, as investors bided their time ahead of crucial inflation data and the U.S..
- [Europe agrees landmark AI regulation deal](https://assetdigest.com/europe-agrees-landmark-ai-regulation-deal.md): By Foo Yun Chee, Martin Coulter and Supantha Mukherjee BRUSSELS/LONDON/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Europe on Friday reached a provisional deal on landmark European ..
- [German 2024 budget could be ready soon – Scholz](https://assetdigest.com/german-2024-budget-could-be-ready-soon-scholz.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s coalition partners could soon finalise a draft budget for 2024, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday in Berlin. “We have made s..
- [New COP28 draft deal stops short of fossil fuel ‘phase out’](https://assetdigest.com/new-cop28-draft-deal-stops-short-of-fossil-fuel-phase-out.md): By Kate Abnett, Gloria Dickie and David Stanway DUBAI (Reuters) -A draft of a potential climate deal at the COP28 summit on Monday suggested a range of options ..
- [Yen falls as Japan’s negative rates expected to persist](https://assetdigest.com/yen-falls-as-japans-negative-rates-expected-to-persist.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Japanese yen weakened against the dollar for a second day on Monday, giving back most of a rally last week on expec..
- [As UK dental system decays, surging numbers seek treatment abroad](https://assetdigest.com/as-uk-dental-system-decays-surging-numbers-seek-treatment-abroad.md): By Sachin Ravikumar and Ali Kucukgocmen LONDON/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Once Marion Parks found out she needed intensive dental work, the 55-year-old decided her ..
- [Oil prices hold as investors still wary](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-hold-as-investors-still-wary.md): By Paul Carsten LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were steady on Monday as worries persisted around crude oversupply despite OPEC+ cuts and softer fuel demand growth..
- [Oil stocks send FTSE 100 to 7-week closing high, Anglo American sinks](https://assetdigest.com/oil-stocks-send-ftse-100-to-7-week-closing-high-anglo-american-sinks.md): By Shashwat Chauhan and Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -The UK’s FTSE 100 closed at a seven-week high on Friday with a rebound in crude prices lifting shares of oil..
- [In Olympics race, Adidas pursues edge in new sports](https://assetdigest.com/in-olympics-race-adidas-pursues-edge-in-new-sports.md): By Helen Reid HERZOGENAURACH, Germany (Reuters) – As sportswear rivals jockey for position ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics, Adidas is aiming to stamp it..
- [Stocks gain, Treasury yields climb after US payrolls report](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-gain-treasury-yields-climb-after-us-payrolls-report.md): By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -A gauge of global stocks was higher on Friday, on track for its sixth straight week of gains, while U.S. Treasury yield..
- [Azerbaijan tipped to host COP29 climate talks](https://assetdigest.com/azerbaijan-tipped-to-host-cop29-climate-talks.md): Azerbaijan is poised to host the COP29 climate summit after reaching a deal with Armenia. The decision is still underway at COP28 in Dubai. Learn more here.
- [Stalled talks resume on EU’s AI Act, biometric surveillance targeted](https://assetdigest.com/stalled-talks-resume-on-eus-ai-act-biometric-surveillance-targeted.md): By Foo Yun Chee, Martin Coulter and Supantha Mukherjee BRUSSELS/LONDON/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -A third day of negotiations on Friday over landmark European Union r..
- [COP28 considers end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC](https://assetdigest.com/cop28-considers-end-to-fossil-fuels-in-move-opposed-by-opec.md): By Kate Abnett, Maha El Dahan and Jake Spring DUBAI (Reuters) -OPEC is rallying its oil producing members to veto a proposed deal to phase out fossil fuels at t..
- [Asset protection trust](https://assetdigest.com/asset-protection-trust.md): In an ever-changing financial landscape, individuals and businesses alike seek effective ways to shield their hard-earned assets from unforeseen risks. One powe..
- [Asset management tracking tools](https://assetdigest.com/asset-management-tracking-tools.md): In the fast-evolving landscape of modern business, efficient asset management is a cornerstone for sustainable growth. Whether you are a budding startup or a we..
- [UK’s hot labour market shows sign of cooling: Indeed data](https://assetdigest.com/uks-hot-labour-market-shows-sign-of-cooling-indeed-data.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s labour market remains tight, despite a fall in job postings by employers over the course of 2023 and broader ..
- [Euro sags, yen jumps as investors bet on BOJ shift](https://assetdigest.com/euro-sags-yen-jumps-as-investors-bet-on-boj-shift.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The euro grazed a three-week low on Thursday, driven by mounting expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) may cut ra..
- [How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age](https://assetdigest.com/how-electric-vehicles-are-accelerating-the-end-of-the-oil-age.md): By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) – There is plenty of hand-wringing on display at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai about the slow pace of reducing the consump..
- [EU scientists say 2023 will be warmest year on record globally](https://assetdigest.com/eu-scientists-say-2023-will-be-warmest-year-on-record-globally.md): (Reuters) -European Union scientists said on Wednesday that 2023 would be the warmest year on record, as global mean temperature for the first 11 months of the ..
- [Analysis-China turbo-charges cobalt mine output despite price crash](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-china-turbo-charges-cobalt-mine-output-despite-price-crash.md): By Eric Onstad LONDON (Reuters) – Chinese-owned companies are aggressively expanding cobalt mining in Congo and Indonesia even while prices crash, as they bid..
- [German coalition parties at loggerheads as budget crisis grows](https://assetdigest.com/german-coalition-parties-at-loggerheads-as-budget-crisis-grows.md): By Christian Kraemer and Andreas Rinke BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s coalition partners intensified efforts on Wednesday to find a way to plug a 17-billion-euro..
- [US FTC tries again to stop Microsoft’s already-closed deal for Activision](https://assetdigest.com/us-ftc-tries-again-to-stop-microsofts-already-closed-deal-for-activision.md): By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. antitrust enforcers will argue on Wednesday that a federal judge got it wrong when she ruled that Microsoft’s $69..
- [Explainer-What new OPEC+ oil output cuts are in place after Thursday deal](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-what-new-opec-oil-output-cuts-are-in-place-after-thursday-deal.md): By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) -OPEC+ oil producers on Thursday agreed to voluntary output cuts totalling about 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) for the first..
- [China Asset Management Co., Ltd. Recognized with Two Key Accolades in the 2023 Global Banking & Finance Awards®](https://assetdigest.com/china-asset-management-co-ltd-recognized-with-two-key-accolades-in-the-2023-global-banking-finance-awards.md): China Asset Management Co., Ltd. (ChinaAMC) continues its streak of excellence. For the fourth consecutive year, Global Banking & Finance Review has recognized ..
- [Analysis-Schnabel reconciles ECB with markets – until next fight](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-schnabel-reconciles-ecb-with-markets-until-next-fight.md): By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank’s leading hawk Isabel Schnabel has reconciled her institution with in..
- [Dollar steady after key jobs data comes in below estimates](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-steady-after-key-jobs-data-comes-in-below-estimates.md): By Hannah Lang and Amanda Cooper WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar stood near a one-week high against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, after fresh ..
- [COP28 focus on health draws $777 million to fight tropical disease](https://assetdigest.com/cop28-focus-on-health-draws-777-million-to-fight-tropical-disease.md): By Gloria Dickie, Elizabeth Piper and Alexander Cornwell DUBAI (Reuters) -The United Arab Emirates and several charities at the U.N. climate summit on Sunday of..
- [UK retailers see weak sales growth in November despite Black Friday deals](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retailers-see-weak-sales-growth-in-november-despite-black-friday-deals.md): By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales growth remained sluggish in November despite Black Friday deals, as the ongoing cost-of-living squeeze p..
- [Dollar finds footing ahead of job data deluge](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-finds-footing-ahead-of-job-data-deluge.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar regained some ground on Tuesday and hovered near a one-week high against a basket of currencies, ahead of ..
- [Fall in euro zone Nov business activity adds to recession expectations -PMI](https://assetdigest.com/fall-in-euro-zone-nov-business-activity-adds-to-recession-expectations-pmi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The downturn in euro zone business activity eased last month but still indicates the bloc’s economy will contract again this quarter as t..
- [Swathes of Siberia freeze in temperatures below -58 Celsius](https://assetdigest.com/swathes-of-siberia-freeze-in-temperatures-below-58-celsius.md): YAKUTSK, Russia (Reuters) – Arctic weather enfolded swathes of Russia on Tuesday, with temperatures in the wilds of Siberia falling to minus 58 degrees Celsiu..
- [Benefits of portfolio diversification](https://assetdigest.com/benefits-of-portfolio-diversification.md): In the ever-evolving landscape of financial markets, savvy investors understand the importance of mitigating risks and maximizing returns. One powerful strategy..
- [Digital asset management companies](https://assetdigest.com/digital-asset-management-companies.md): In an age where digital content has become the cornerstone of business operations, the effective management of digital assets has emerged as a critical requirem..
- [The Overlooked Asset: Why Stock Options Deserve to be in the Spotlight](https://assetdigest.com/the-overlooked-asset-why-stock-options-deserve-to-be-in-the-spotlight.md): By Jordan Long, ESO Fund What are the best employee benefits? “Salary and Benefits” is the heading one typically cares about most in a job offer. While “S..
- [Dollar gains back ground on rate bets; bitcoin breaches $42,000](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-gains-back-ground-on-rate-bets-bitcoin-breaches-42000.md): By Hannah Lang and Harry Robertson WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar ticked higher on Monday, regaining some ground after falling for three straight we..
- [Spotify to cut 1,500 jobs in third layoff round this year, shares jump](https://assetdigest.com/spotify-to-cut-1500-jobs-in-third-layoff-round-this-year-shares-jump.md): By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Music streaming giant Spotify said on Monday that it will lay off around 1,500 employees, or 17% of its workforce,..
- [German budget crisis talks enter crunch week](https://assetdigest.com/german-budget-crisis-talks-enter-crunch-week.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Economy Minister Robert Habeck held talks over the weekend to try to ..
- [EU auditors warn about worsening competition in public procurement](https://assetdigest.com/eu-auditors-warn-about-worsening-competition-in-public-procurement.md): By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Competition in public procurement across the 27 European Union countries worsened over the last decade, the Europea..
- [Sweden’s Riksbank says policy must remain tight, can’t rule out hike – minutes](https://assetdigest.com/swedens-riksbank-says-policy-must-remain-tight-cant-rule-out-hike-minutes.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Swedish monetary policy needs to remain tight for some time and the policy rate may need to be raised further if the inflation outlook d..
- [Oil down as uncertainty over OPEC+ supply cuts, demand growth weigh](https://assetdigest.com/oil-down-as-uncertainty-over-opec-supply-cuts-demand-growth-weigh.md): By Mohi Narayan and Florence Tan NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Oil futures reversed course after rising briefly on Monday amid persistent pressure from the OPEC+ deci..
- [AI defined 2023. Bullets and ballots will shape 2024](https://assetdigest.com/ai-defined-2023-bullets-and-ballots-will-shape-2024.md): By Simon Robinson (Reuters) – How to sum up the most important news of the year past? The obvious answer in 2023 is to use Artificial Intelligence. In that sp..
- [Analysis-EU’s electric dreams short-circuited by EV charging gridlock](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-eus-electric-dreams-short-circuited-by-ev-charging-gridlock.md): By Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Electric vehicle drivers hoping to top up their batteries at one of Repsol’s 1,600 Spanish charging stations might well ..
- [Market pushback on central banks’ rates view just got louder](https://assetdigest.com/market-pushback-on-central-banks-rates-view-just-got-louder.md): By Yoruk Bahceli and Davide Barbuscia LONDON (Reuters) -A big disconnect between financial markets and central banks has just got deeper, with traders ramping u..
- [Markets pin hopes on soft landing, with one eye on recession risk](https://assetdigest.com/markets-pin-hopes-on-soft-landing-with-one-eye-on-recession-risk.md): By Yoruk Bahceli, Dhara Ranasinghe and Naomi Rovnick (Reuters) – A stellar rally in equities and bonds suggests market confidence is high for the world econom..
- [Analysis-Job cuts, lean bonuses loom over Europe’s bankers in 2024](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-job-cuts-lean-bonuses-loom-over-europes-bankers-in-2024.md): By Sinead Cruise, Iain Withers and Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) – A mix of global economic unease and geopolitical uncertainty means optimism is in short s..
- [Marketmind: Markets wary Powell may undermine rate-cut bets](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-markets-wary-powell-may-undermine-rate-cut-bets.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee With a blockbuster November in the rear view mirror, investors are gearing up for a b..
- [After Musk tirade, X faces prospect of more advertisers fleeing](https://assetdigest.com/after-musk-tirade-x-faces-prospect-of-more-advertisers-fleeing.md): By Sheila Dang, Chavi Mehta and Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) -Social media company X faces the prospect of more advertisers fleeing and has no clear fix in sight, a..
- [Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100](https://assetdigest.com/henry-kissinger-american-diplomat-and-nobel-winner-dead-at-100.md): By Steve Holland and Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Henry Kissinger, a diplomatic powerhouse whose roles as a national security adviser and secretary of ..
- [UBS sees shift in new billionaires away from entrepreneurs to inherited wealth](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-sees-shift-in-new-billionaires-away-from-entrepreneurs-to-inherited-wealth.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Billionaires increased in numbers and overall wealth last year, Swiss bank UBS said on Thursday, with the fortunes inherited by the newly-m..
- [Public investors with $4.3 trln are down on China but in on net zero](https://assetdigest.com/public-investors-with-4-3-trln-are-down-on-china-but-in-on-net-zero.md): By Libby George and Bansari Mayur Kamdar LONDON (Reuters) – Public pension and sovereign wealth funds managing $4.3 trillion in assets are pessimistic about i..
- [Exclusive-Four banks quit initiative assessing climate targets-sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-four-banks-quit-initiative-assessing-climate-targets-sources.md): By Tommy Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) -Four major banks, including Standard Chartered Plc and HSBC Plc, have quit a United Nations-backed initiative to scrutinise cl..
- [Swedish property problems could accelerate price drops in Denmark, central bank says](https://assetdigest.com/swedish-property-problems-could-accelerate-price-drops-in-denmark-central-bank-says.md): By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Denmark’s central bank said on Tuesday that the risk of further price drops in the commercial property mar..
- [Britain to promote share ownership in bid to encourage London IPOs](https://assetdigest.com/britain-to-promote-share-ownership-in-bid-to-encourage-london-ipos.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain plans further measures to encourage people to buy shares in an effort to boost economic growth and help convince compa..
- [UK’s FTSE 100 dips on miners, energy drag](https://assetdigest.com/uks-ftse-100-dips-on-miners-energy-drag.md): By Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) -UK’s FTSE 100 slipped on Monday, as losses in heavyweight energy and mining stocks chipped away on the commodities-heavy index,..
- [Baer says exposure to single group tops 600 million francs, as Signa crisis deepens](https://assetdigest.com/baer-says-exposure-to-single-group-tops-600-million-francs-as-signa-crisis-deepens.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -Julius Baer, which has been expected to write down some loans to troubled property group Signa, said on Monday it has nominal exposure totalli..
- [Marketmind: Markets turn risk-averse after bumper month](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-markets-turn-risk-averse-after-bumper-month.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Asia started Monday in hesitant fashion and has turned steadily grimmer, although there ..
- [BoE’s Bailey says getting inflation to 2% will be ‘hard work’](https://assetdigest.com/boes-bailey-says-getting-inflation-to-2-will-be-hard-work.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said getting inflation down to the central bank’s 2% target will be “hard work” as most of its re..
- [Stocks snooze in Thanksgiving lull, still on course for best month in three years](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-snooze-in-thanksgiving-lull-still-on-course-for-best-month-in-three-years.md): By Naomi Rovnick and Stella Qiu LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) -Global shares drifted on Friday in the absence of guidance from Wall Street, which was closed for the T..
- [Dollar eases in thin Black Friday trading on bets rates have peaked](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-eases-in-thin-black-friday-trading-on-bets-rates-have-peaked.md): By Joice Alves and Ankur Banerjee LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar slipped on Friday as investors bet U.S. interest rates have peaked, while the yen ed..
- [China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy](https://assetdigest.com/china-offers-visa-free-entry-for-citizens-of-france-germany-italy.md): By Ethan Wang and Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -China will temporarily exempt citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia from needing..
- [Global equity funds attract inflows on hopes for end to Fed rate rises](https://assetdigest.com/global-equity-funds-attract-inflows-on-hopes-for-end-to-fed-rate-rises.md): (Reuters) – Global equity funds attracted robust inflows in the seven days leading to Nov. 22, spurred by growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve w..
- [Web3 Builders Look to Alternate Growth Model with BNB Chain as Bear Market Funding Drops by 84%](https://assetdigest.com/web3-builders-look-to-alternate-growth-model-with-bnb-chain-as-bear-market-funding-drops-by-84.md): BNB Chain, the community-driven blockchain ecosystem that includes the world’s largest smart contract blockchain, is highlighting the compelling growth storie..
- [Factbox-UK’s Hunt sets out plans to boost economic growth](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-uks-hunt-sets-out-plans-to-boost-economic-growth.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British finance minister Jeremy Hunt announced on Wednesday cuts to personal taxation and efforts to boost business investment in a bid to ..
- [BNB Chain Sees 1-year Transaction High; Demonstrates Network Reliability After BSC Surge](https://assetdigest.com/bnb-chain-sees-1-year-transaction-high-demonstrates-network-reliability-after-bsc-surge.md): November 19 saw BSC record more than 9.5M transactions in a single day Earlier in the week, BSC demonstrated gas price stability during a similar surge On Novem..
- [Maersk enters deal for half a million tonnes of green methanol annually](https://assetdigest.com/maersk-enters-deal-for-half-a-million-tonnes-of-green-methanol-annually.md): By Johannes Birkebaek COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Maersk on Wednesday announced it had entered into the shipping industry’s first large-scale agreement for green me..
- [US stocks edge higher ahead of holiday, crude tumbles](https://assetdigest.com/us-stocks-edge-higher-ahead-of-holiday-crude-tumbles.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks resumed their uphill climb led by interest rate sensitive megacaps on Wednesday, while crude prices slid as inve..
- [Dollar strengthens after U.S. labor, consumer sentiment data](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-strengthens-after-u-s-labor-consumer-sentiment-data.md): By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar index rose on Wednesday, bouncing back from a 2-1/2 month low after economic data showed the number of Am..
- [Temu, Shein far lag Amazon as online holiday shopping ramps up](https://assetdigest.com/temu-shein-far-lag-amazon-as-online-holiday-shopping-ramps-up.md): By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK (Reuters) – Upstart online retailers Temu.com and Shein are drawing millions of window-shoppers to their websites this holiday se..
- [FTSE 100 snaps two-day losing streak on Sage results](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-snaps-two-day-losing-streak-on-sage-results.md): By Khushi Singh (Reuters) -The UK’s FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday, as higher prices of gold spurred an uptick in precious metal miners, while Sage led gains in t..
- [Sam Altman’s return to OpenAI: tracking the Silicon Valley upheaval](https://assetdigest.com/sam-altmans-return-to-openai-tracking-the-silicon-valley-upheaval.md): (Reuters) -OpenAI said late on Tuesday Sam Altman would return to the company as CEO, capping days of high drama and marathon discussions about the future of th..
- [Euro zone’s shadow banks face risk of margin calls, ECB says](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zones-shadow-banks-face-risk-of-margin-calls-ecb-says.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone shadow banks face the risk of receiving large margin calls or client redemptions they cannot meet because they do not have eno..
- [DIY retailer Kingfisher cuts profit outlook again on weak French market](https://assetdigest.com/diy-retailer-kingfisher-cuts-profit-outlook-again-on-weak-french-market.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -European home improvement retailer Kingfisher on Wednesday downgraded its full-year profit outlook for the second time in three..
- [Enel to invest 36 billion euros by 2026, be more selective on renewables](https://assetdigest.com/enel-to-invest-36-billion-euros-by-2026-be-more-selective-on-renewables.md): By Francesca Landini MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s Enel plans 35.8 billion euros ($39 billion) gross capital expenditure in the next three years in a more cautious..
- [EU lawmakers urge COP28 climate summit to take aim at fossil fuels](https://assetdigest.com/eu-lawmakers-urge-cop28-climate-summit-to-take-aim-at-fossil-fuels.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Parliament called on Tuesday for a global deal at the U.N. COP28 climate summit to phase out fossil fuels, ai..
- [Britain to launch South Korea trade talks as president visits](https://assetdigest.com/britain-to-launch-south-korea-trade-talks-as-president-visits.md): By Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -Britain rolled out the red carpet for South Korea’s president on Tuesday at the start of a state visit intended to deepen ..
- [Siemens Energy’s struggling wind unit plans $436 million in cost cuts](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-energys-struggling-wind-unit-plans-436-million-in-cost-cuts.md): By Christoph Steitz and Tom Käckenhoff FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF (Reuters) -Siemens Gamesa, the struggling wind division of Germany’s Siemens Energy, plans to cu..
- [Explainer-Why calls for oil embargo on Israel are unlikely to go anywhere](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-why-calls-for-oil-embargo-on-israel-are-unlikely-to-go-anywhere.md): By Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON (Reuters) -Israel’s military offensive in Gaza following an Oct. 7 attack by the enclave’s ruling Islamist group Hamas has raised ca..
- [What is first financial asset management](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-first-financial-asset-management.md): In the complex landscape of financial management and debt recovery, First Financial Asset Management (FFAM) emerges as a key player, offering specialized servic..
- [How to invest in assets](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-invest-in-assets.md): Investing in assets is a strategic way to build wealth, generate passive income, and secure your financial future. This comprehensive guide will walk you throug..
- [BBC scraps UK Top Gear show for ‘foreseeable future’ following crash](https://assetdigest.com/bbc-scraps-uk-top-gear-show-for-foreseeable-future-following-crash.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British version of the globally popular BBC car show ‘Top Gear’ will not return for the foreseeable future, the broadcaster said, a..
- [Spain’s Grenergy to expand in US under $2.8 billion plan](https://assetdigest.com/spains-grenergy-to-expand-in-us-under-2-8-billion-plan.md): By Pietro Lombardi MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s Grenergy plans to more than double its U.S. solar power generation projects pipeline in the next three years u..
- [Firmer pound weighs on FTSE 100 ahead of interim budget; Ashtead tanks](https://assetdigest.com/firmer-pound-weighs-on-ftse-100-ahead-of-interim-budget-ashtead-tanks.md): By Siddarth S and Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) -UK’s FTSE 100 dipped on Monday, weighed by a stronger pound and a slide in shares of equipment rental firm Ashte..
- [European shares inch up after robust week; Bayer tanks](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-inch-up-after-robust-week-bayer-tanks.md): By Ankika Biswas and Bansari Mayur Kamdar (Reuters) -European shares edged higher on Monday after a strong week driven by aggressive bets on interest rate cuts,..
- [From Lululemon to Birkenstock, duplicate styles lure holiday shoppers](https://assetdigest.com/from-lululemon-to-birkenstock-duplicate-styles-lure-holiday-shoppers.md): By Katherine Masters NEW YORK (Reuters) – Lauren Maginness is a fan of Lululemon. But the 31-year-old product marketer in New York City is increasingly supple..
- [Brent, US crude futures climb over 2% as OPEC cuts expected](https://assetdigest.com/brent-us-crude-futures-climb-over-2-as-opec-cuts-expected.md): By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) -Brent and U.S. crude futures climbed more than 2.5%, gaining $2 a barrel on Monday, as further supply cuts in OPEC+ production ..
- [OpenAI appoints new boss as Sam Altman joins Microsoft in Silicon Valley twist](https://assetdigest.com/openai-appoints-new-boss-as-sam-altman-joins-microsoft-in-silicon-valley-twist.md): By Jeffrey Dastin, Anna Tong and Stephanie Kelly SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -OpenAI named ex-Twitch boss Emmett Shear as interim CEO, while outgoing chief Sam Altm..
- [Factbox-German budget crisis tests limits of its ‘debt brake’](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-german-budget-crisis-tests-limits-of-its-debt-brake.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s constitutional court ruled last week that the coalition government’s decision to re-allocate 60 billion euros ($65 billion) o..
- [Who is OpenAI interim CEO Emmett Shear?](https://assetdigest.com/who-is-openai-interim-ceo-emmett-shear.md): (Reuters) -ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has named ex-Twitch boss Emmett Shear as its interim chief executive officer after the startup ousted former head Sam Altman in ..
- [UK says new science initiative to work on climate-resilient crops](https://assetdigest.com/uk-says-new-science-initiative-to-work-on-climate-resilient-crops.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce a new science initiative to bring together work on developing climate-resilient crops as h..
- [Factbox-What is OPEC+ and how does it impact oil prices?](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-what-is-opec-and-how-does-it-impact-oil-prices.md): (Reuters) – The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, including Russia, are known as OPEC+ and will meet in Vienna, Austria..
- [National Grid’s Massachusetts utilities submit clean energy investment plan](https://assetdigest.com/national-grids-massachusetts-utilities-submit-clean-energy-investment-plan.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s National Grid said on Friday its two utility firms in Massachusetts have submitted a clean energy investment plan to authorities in th..
- [BP seeks partnerships to navigate renewables storm](https://assetdigest.com/bp-seeks-partnerships-to-navigate-renewables-storm.md): By Christoph Steitz and Ron Bousso BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) – BP is seeking partners for offshore wind projects in Japan and may invest in hydrogen technology ..
- [Analysis-Fewer shoppers in Burberry stores complicates design overhaul](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-fewer-shoppers-in-burberry-stores-complicates-design-overhaul.md): By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) – The slowdown in the luxury market following a post-pandemic boom could not come at a worse time for Burberry, with designe..
- [Three Key Strategies for Driving the Intangibles of Financial Planning ROI](https://assetdigest.com/three-key-strategies-for-driving-the-intangibles-of-financial-planning-roi.md): By Tori Anguiano, CFP ®, Baker Boyer Quantifying return-on-investment when it comes to financial planning can be tricky. Stocks and other investments are eas..
- [Analysis-What China’s Xi gained from his Biden meeting](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-what-chinas-xi-gained-from-his-biden-meeting.md): By Michael Martina, Trevor Hunnicutt and Greg Torode SAN FRANCISCO/HONG KONG (Reuters) -When Chinese President Xi Jinping met executives for dinner on Wednesday..
- [How much money does YouTube pay](https://assetdigest.com/how-much-money-does-youtube-pay.md): YouTube has grown to become one of the world’s largest online video platforms, and many individuals dream of turning their YouTube channels into lucrative car..
- [EU reaches deal to stop sending waste to countries that can’t process it](https://assetdigest.com/eu-reaches-deal-to-stop-sending-waste-to-countries-that-cant-process-it.md): PARIS (Reuters) – European Union lawmakers and member states have reached a deal to revise the bloc’s waste shipment regulation and end exports of certain t..
- [Analysis-China needs to pull ‘multiple levers’ for property turnaround, say analysts](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-china-needs-to-pull-multiple-levers-for-property-turnaround-say-analysts.md): By Clare Jim, Davide Barbuscia and Karin Strohecker HONG KONG/NEW YORK (Reuters) – China’s direct interventions to ease a cash crunch for crisis-hit propert..
- [Italian debt markets sanguine ahead of Moody’s ratings test](https://assetdigest.com/italian-debt-markets-sanguine-ahead-of-moodys-ratings-test.md): By Gavin Jones and Sara Rossi ROME (Reuters) – Investors will nervously await a review of Italy’s ratings on Friday, although analysts see little risk that ..
- [Exclusivity the name of the game as luxury firms target China’s wealthiest for growth](https://assetdigest.com/exclusivity-the-name-of-the-game-as-luxury-firms-target-chinas-wealthiest-for-growth.md): By Casey Hall and Mimosa Spencer SHANGHAI/PARIS (Reuters) – The world’s biggest luxury brands seeking growth in their second-largest market China are all co..
- [Risk rally sputters as bullish investors pause](https://assetdigest.com/risk-rally-sputters-as-bullish-investors-pause.md): By Koh Gui Qing and Marc Jones NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -World stocks snapped a five-day rally on Thursday as investors took a breather, while oil prices slump..
- [Citi CEO Fraser touts ‘clear benefits’ of diversifying supply chains](https://assetdigest.com/citi-ceo-fraser-touts-clear-benefits-of-diversifying-supply-chains.md): (Reuters) – Geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic shocks are spurring businesses and governments into reconfiguring their supply chains, and the increased f..
- [Explainer-What is Black Friday? And will shoppers find bargains this year?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-what-is-black-friday-and-will-shoppers-find-bargains-this-year.md): By Juveria Tabassum and Savyata Mishra (Reuters) – Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Blac..
- [Oil prices hit 4-month low on concerns about U.S., Chinese economy](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-hit-4-month-low-on-concerns-about-u-s-chinese-economy.md): By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices dropped more than 5% on Thursday to their lowest in four months, as investors worried about global oil demand ..
- [Exclusive-OpenAI explores how to get ChatGPT into classrooms](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-openai-explores-how-to-get-chatgpt-into-classrooms.md): By Anna Tong SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – OpenAI, whose generative AI products initially raised fears of widespread cheating on homework, is now exploring how it..
- [Sweden plans new nuclear reactors by 2035, will share costs](https://assetdigest.com/sweden-plans-new-nuclear-reactors-by-2035-will-share-costs.md): By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s government said it aimed to build the equivalent of two new conventional nuclear reactors by 2035 on Thursda..
- [How much money do youtubers make](https://assetdigest.com/how-much-money-do-youtubers-make.md): If you’ve ever wondered how much money YouTubers make, you’re not alone. In the age of digital content creation, YouTube has become a platform that offers b..
- [BoE’s Greene: Investors have missed ‘higher for longer’ message](https://assetdigest.com/boes-greene-investors-have-missed-higher-for-longer-message.md): By Andy Bruce and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England rate-setter Megan Greene said on Thursday that global investors had not fully caught on to th..
- [Iraq becomes EBRD shareholder, Senegal and Ghana apply to join](https://assetdigest.com/iraq-becomes-ebrd-shareholder-senegal-and-ghana-apply-to-join.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Iraq has become the 74th member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the multilateral lender said on Thursday, while Ghana..
- [UK lenders step up mortgage price battle as inflation slows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-lenders-step-up-mortgage-price-battle-as-inflation-slows.md): By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – British lenders have accelerated price cuts on mortgages as competition intensifies, inflation slows and markets increase b..
- [European companies exploring ways to boost rare metal supply](https://assetdigest.com/european-companies-exploring-ways-to-boost-rare-metal-supply.md): By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European companies are exploring ways to replace the gallium and germanium supply put at risk by China’s export cu..
- [Dollar gains after U.S. retail sales fall less than expected](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-gains-after-u-s-retail-sales-fall-less-than-expected.md): By Herbert Lash and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar gained on Wednesday after U.S. retail sales fell less than expected in October, bouncing..
- [UK’s Hunt readies growth plan after fall in inflation](https://assetdigest.com/uks-hunt-readies-growth-plan-after-fall-in-inflation.md): By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British finance minister Jeremy Hunt will change gear next week to focus on boosting growth ahead o..
- [Factbox-What you need to know about Ampere, Renault’s EV unit](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-what-you-need-to-know-about-ampere-renaults-ev-unit.md): PARIS (Reuters) -French car maker Renault is holding an investor day for its electric vehicle unit Ampere, which was carved out from Renault’s other operation..
- [Giorgio Armani fashions his own legacy with succession plan](https://assetdigest.com/giorgio-armani-fashions-his-own-legacy-with-succession-plan.md): By Elisa Anzolin MILAN (Reuters) – Giorgio Armani has always kept a tight grip on the firm he founded, and the Italian fashion king’s attention to detail ex..
- [Asia stocks jump as US inflation recedes, China data surprises](https://assetdigest.com/asia-stocks-jump-as-us-inflation-recedes-china-data-surprises.md): By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks surged to two-month highs on Wednesday in anticipation of stimulus in China and an end to rate hikes in th..
- [Indonesia hosts regional defence chiefs amid multiple global crises](https://assetdigest.com/indonesia-hosts-regional-defence-chiefs-amid-multiple-global-crises.md): By Stanley Widianto and Ananda Teresia JAKARTA (Reuters) -Defence ministers in ASEAN called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a durable solution to the cri..
- [EU agrees law to hit fossil fuel imports with methane emissions limit](https://assetdigest.com/eu-agrees-law-to-hit-fossil-fuel-imports-with-methane-emissions-limit.md): (Reuters) – The European Union reached a deal on Wednesday on a law to place methane emissions limits on Europe’s oil and gas imports from 2030, pressuring ..
- [Dollar down as markets bet Fed done with hikes](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-down-as-markets-bet-fed-done-with-hikes.md): By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) -The dollar sputtered at broadly lower levels on Wednesday after slumping overnight as a surprisingly softer U.S. inflation read..
- [German economy, auto sector face risks from exposure to China, fund manager says](https://assetdigest.com/german-economy-auto-sector-face-risks-from-exposure-to-china-fund-manager-says.md): By Christoph Steitz FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s heavy economic exposure to China carries significant risks for Europe’s top economy, the country’s s..
- [Analysis-Santa’s sleigh to be lighter as people buy fewer toys](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-santas-sleigh-to-be-lighter-as-people-buy-fewer-toys.md): By Richa Naidu and Aishwarya Venugopal LONDON (Reuters) – Santa Claus may not have as much to give this year because hard up shoppers in Europe and the United..
- [Italy’s finance minister evokes default risk to defend bank measures](https://assetdigest.com/italys-finance-minister-evokes-default-risk-to-defend-bank-measures.md): By Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) -Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti evoked the risk of a “default crisis” on Tuesday to justify allowing banks to..
- [Italy’s finance minister evokes default risk to defend bank measures](https://assetdigest.com/italys-finance-minister-evokes-default-risk-to-defend-bank-measures-2.md): By Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) -Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti evoked the risk of a “default crisis” on Tuesday to justify allowing banks to..
- [UK tells Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat to tighten rider account controls](https://assetdigest.com/uk-tells-uber-eats-deliveroo-and-just-eat-to-tighten-rider-account-controls-2.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s interior ministry has told food delivery firms Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat to implement stricter controls to end the practic..
- [UK tells Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat to tighten rider account controls](https://assetdigest.com/uk-tells-uber-eats-deliveroo-and-just-eat-to-tighten-rider-account-controls.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s interior ministry has told food delivery firms Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat to implement stricter controls to end the practic..
- [King Charles celebrates 75th birthday by launching new food project](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-celebrates-75th-birthday-by-launching-new-food-project-2.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s King Charles celebrated his 75th birthday on Tuesday and used the occasion to kickstart a new scheme to tackle food poverty and he..
- [King Charles celebrates 75th birthday by launching new food project](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-celebrates-75th-birthday-by-launching-new-food-project.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s King Charles celebrated his 75th birthday on Tuesday and used the occasion to kickstart a new scheme to tackle food poverty and he..
- [Analysis-Europe’s problems are far bigger than a shallow recession](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-europes-problems-are-far-bigger-than-a-shallow-recession.md): By Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The euro zone appears to be in the middle of another recession but worries about whether definitive growth figures due..
- [Analysis-Europe’s problems are far bigger than a shallow recession](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-europes-problems-are-far-bigger-than-a-shallow-recession-2.md): By Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The euro zone appears to be in the middle of another recession but worries about whether definitive growth figures due..
- [Amazon tacks on new Buy With Prime features ahead of peak holiday shopping](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-tacks-on-new-buy-with-prime-features-ahead-of-peak-holiday-shopping-2.md): By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK (Reuters) – Amazon.com is adding package tracking and return services for subscription members who use Buy With Prime, ahead of t..
- [Amazon tacks on new Buy With Prime features ahead of peak holiday shopping](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-tacks-on-new-buy-with-prime-features-ahead-of-peak-holiday-shopping.md): By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK (Reuters) – Amazon.com is adding package tracking and return services for subscription members who use Buy With Prime, ahead of t..
- [Mens watch brands](https://assetdigest.com/mens-watch-brands.md): Introduction In a world dominated by digital gadgets, the importance of choosing a quality men’s watch endures as a symbol of style, sophistication, and preci..
- [Companies investing in AI](https://assetdigest.com/companies-investing-in-ai.md): In the dynamic realm of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries and redefining the way businesses o..
- [Strong pay growth in UK spreads to public sector, survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/strong-pay-growth-in-uk-spreads-to-public-sector-survey-shows.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Strong pay growth in Britain’s private sector will be matched in the public sector in the year ahead, according to a survey which showed ..
- [Britain’s Global Investment Summit draws top banking bosses](https://assetdigest.com/britains-global-investment-summit-draws-top-banking-bosses.md): LONDON (Reuters) – JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon will attend Britain’s Global Investment Summit on Nov. 27, the government sa..
- [Climate change likely to boost inflation, Bank of England’s Mann says](https://assetdigest.com/climate-change-likely-to-boost-inflation-bank-of-englands-mann-says.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Climate change and countries’ different approaches to combat it are likely boost inflation and have other economic impa..
- [Analysis-Electric car demand set to stall in Europe’s ‘valley of death’](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-electric-car-demand-set-to-stall-in-europes-valley-of-death.md): By Victoria Waldersee and Nick Carey BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) – After years of accelerating growth, Europe’s electric car sales appear to be entering a go-sl..
- [European stocks climb as yen slumps to one-year low](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-climb-as-yen-slumps-to-one-year-low.md): By Nell Mackenzie and Kevin Buckland LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) -European stocks started on a strong footing on Monday after Wall Street’s positive close on Frida..
- [Payments app Zelle begins refunds for imposter scams after Washington pressure](https://assetdigest.com/payments-app-zelle-begins-refunds-for-imposter-scams-after-washington-pressure.md): By Hannah Lang (Reuters) – Banks on the payment app Zelle have begun refunding victims of imposter scams to address consumer protection concerns raised by U.S..
- [Take Five: That rate cut trade](https://assetdigest.com/take-five-that-rate-cut-trade.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Markets are keen to trade rate cuts and big central banks are pushing back, shining a new light on upcoming data in that tug of war. China con..
- [Adflex automates commercial payments and virtual card reading for prompt, pain-free payments](https://assetdigest.com/adflex-automates-commercial-payments-and-virtual-card-reading-for-prompt-pain-free-payments.md): Straight Through Processing (STP) 3.0 brings Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes together to refine the benefits of commercial cards fo..
- [Olympics-Decision on aluminium surfing judges’ tower by end November – Paris 2024](https://assetdigest.com/olympics-decision-on-aluminium-surfing-judges-tower-by-end-november-paris-2024.md): By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) – A decision on whether an aluminium tower for surfing judges will be built at next year’s Olympics in Teahupo’o in Tahit..
- [Apple to file challenge over Digital Markets Act in EU Court- Bloomberg News](https://assetdigest.com/apple-to-file-challenge-over-digital-markets-act-in-eu-court-bloomberg-news.md): (Reuters) – Apple Inc is set to challenge the European Union’s decision to put all of the App Store into the bloc’s new digital antitrust list, Bloomberg ..
- [UK supermarket Booths to scrap most self-service tills](https://assetdigest.com/uk-supermarket-booths-to-scrap-most-self-service-tills.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Northern England supermarket chain Booths is to axe almost all of the self-service tills in its stores, saying the decision was in response..
- [Germany approves global minimum corporate tax](https://assetdigest.com/germany-approves-global-minimum-corporate-tax.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – The German parliament on Friday approved the implementation of a global minimum corporate tax, as part of an international deal to ensure l..
- [Prince Harry and Elton John can take case against Daily Mail publisher to trial](https://assetdigest.com/prince-harry-and-elton-john-can-take-case-against-daily-mail-publisher-to-trial.md): By Michael Holden and Sam Tobin LONDON (Reuters) -Prince Harry, singer Elton John and five other high-profile British figures can have their lawsuit against the..
- [Continental hikes car market forecast, warns on 2024 outlook](https://assetdigest.com/continental-hikes-car-market-forecast-warns-on-2024-outlook.md): Germany's Continental expects strong Q4 growth in automotive sector, raises global market outlook for 2023 but stays conservative for 2024. Learn more here.
- [Bank of Spain governor warns of risks of extending bank windfall tax](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-spain-governor-warns-of-risks-of-extending-bank-windfall-tax.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Any potential extension of the current Spanish windfall tax on banks should take into account the preservation of financial stability and c..
- [Britain’s Prince visits Singapore for Earthshot environmental prize](https://assetdigest.com/britains-prince-visits-singapore-for-earthshot-environmental-prize.md): By Chen Lin SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince William attended the annual Earthshot Prize ceremony on Tuesday, which awards 1 million pounds ($1.23 mil..
- [With crime in focus, UK’s Sunak sets out pre-election agenda in King’s Speech](https://assetdigest.com/with-crime-in-focus-uks-sunak-sets-out-pre-election-agenda-in-kings-speech.md): By Elizabeth Piper and Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s government set out its plans to tackle crime, boost growth and water down climate change m..
- [The Relationship Between Financial Planning and Pension Plan Management](https://assetdigest.com/the-relationship-between-financial-planning-and-pension-plan-management.md): By Patrick Fischer, co-author of The Compound Code Financial planning and pension plan management are two integral aspects of personal and institutional fina..
- [UK government to focus on curbing inflation, not boosting spending – King’s Speech](https://assetdigest.com/uk-government-to-focus-on-curbing-inflation-not-boosting-spending-kings-speech.md): LONDON (Reuters) -The British government will take responsible decisions on spending and borrowing in order to help bring down the level of inflation, King Char..
- [British pensions could invest 1.2 trln pounds in climate projects, with policy help-report](https://assetdigest.com/british-pensions-could-invest-1-2-trln-pounds-in-climate-projects-with-policy-help-report.md): By Tommy Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s pensions industry could invest up to 1.2 trillion pounds ($1.5 trillion), half the capital needed by 2035 to pu..
- [Sterling falls versus dollar, focus on economic data, BoE](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-falls-versus-dollar-focus-on-economic-data-boe.md): By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) – Sterling dropped against a strengthening U.S. dollar on Tuesday, with investors closely watching economic data and market bets ..
- [Shares lose steam as interest rate optimism fades](https://assetdigest.com/shares-lose-steam-as-interest-rate-optimism-fades.md): By Tom Wilson and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – World shares lost steam on Tuesday as investor enthusiasm about a peak in global interest rates f..
- [Analysis-Growing Italy risk puts equities at deepest discount in 35 years](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-growing-italy-risk-puts-equities-at-deepest-discount-in-35-years.md): By Joice Alves and Danilo Masoni LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) – Italian stocks are trading at their deepest discount in 35 years compared to world shares as investo..
- [Don’t confuse customers over stablecoins, Bank of England warns lenders](https://assetdigest.com/dont-confuse-customers-over-stablecoins-bank-of-england-warns-lenders.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England told lenders on Monday that they must avoid any risk that customers might confuse new forms of e-money like ..
- [Sterling rises after best week in a year as dollar slide continues](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-rises-after-best-week-in-a-year-as-dollar-slide-continues.md): By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) – The pound rose on Monday, extending the previous week’s rally, as a slide in U.S. bond yields continued to weigh on th..
- [Travelers put off holiday trips to Middle East as Israel-Hamas war rages](https://assetdigest.com/travelers-put-off-holiday-trips-to-middle-east-as-israel-hamas-war-rages.md): By Doyinsola Oladipo and Joanna Plucinska NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Travelers are canceling or postponing planned vacations to the Middle East and North Afr..
- [Factbox-How European airlines have hedged against fuel price increases](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-how-european-airlines-have-hedged-against-fuel-price-increases.md): (Reuters) – Higher oil prices amid turmoil in the Middle East are increasing prices of jet fuel, which accounts for a big portion of airlines’ costs. Brent ..
- [Take Five: You (may) have arrived at your destination](https://assetdigest.com/take-five-you-may-have-arrived-at-your-destination.md): LONDON (Reuters) -This week will have plenty to keep financial market traders and investors busy, including whether the Federal Reserve really has hit peak rate..
- [AI summit a start but global agreement a distant hope](https://assetdigest.com/ai-summit-a-start-but-global-agreement-a-distant-hope.md): By Martin Coulter and Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak championed a series of landmark agreements after hosting the first artifi..
- [Analysis-WeWork’s troubles darken outlook for embattled office market](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-weworks-troubles-darken-outlook-for-embattled-office-market.md): By Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) -The troubles faced by co-working titan WeWork are darkening the outlook for the world’s largest business hubs, where rising..
- [US dollar drops to six-week low after softer-than-expected jobs data](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-drops-to-six-week-low-after-softer-than-expected-jobs-data.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar fell to a six-week low on Friday, after data showed the world’s largest economy created fewer jo..
- [Analysis-Traders bet ECB will be first big central bank to cut rates](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-traders-bet-ecb-will-be-first-big-central-bank-to-cut-rates.md): By Yoruk Bahceli (Reuters) – Financial markets are ramping up expectations for interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank, betting it will be the first..
- [BMW says ‘no interest’ in price war as order books bulge](https://assetdigest.com/bmw-says-no-interest-in-price-war-as-order-books-bulge.md): By Victoria Waldersee BERLIN (Reuters) -BMW forecast strong fourth quarter sales on Friday and said its order book was filled into the first few months of next ..
- [US job growth misses expectations in October as labor market slows](https://assetdigest.com/us-job-growth-misses-expectations-in-october-as-labor-market-slows.md): By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth slowed in October in part as strikes by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union against Detroit’s “Bi..
- [Stocks gain, Treasury yields fall after U.S. jobs market softens](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-gain-treasury-yields-fall-after-u-s-jobs-market-softens.md): By Caroline Valetkevitch and Harry Robertson NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Global stock indexes rose, the dollar weakened and benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield..
- [UK’s Sunak urges world leaders to address AI risks](https://assetdigest.com/uks-sunak-urges-world-leaders-to-address-ai-risks.md): By Martin Coulter and Paul Sandle BLETCHLEY PARK, England (Reuters) – World leaders have a responsibility to address the risks of artificial intelligence, Bri..
- [Analysis-Central banks’ big pause spurs bruised bond investors to double down](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-central-banks-big-pause-spurs-bruised-bond-investors-to-double-down.md): By Naomi Rovnick and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) – Bond investors bruised by a record hiking cycle are increasing their positions, betting that central ban..
- [Britons’ cost-of-living crisis habits will endure, says Sainsbury’s boss](https://assetdigest.com/britons-cost-of-living-crisis-habits-will-endure-says-sainsburys-boss.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Changes to British consumers’ behaviour that emerged during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, such as more eating at home..
- [Ferrari sees strong demand stretching into the distance](https://assetdigest.com/ferrari-sees-strong-demand-stretching-into-the-distance.md): By Giulio Piovaccari and Keith Weir MILAN (Reuters) -Ferrari’s order books are bulging all the way into 2025 when it plans to launch its first fully electric ..
- [Bank of England keeps rates at 15-year high, rules out quick cuts to help economy](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-keeps-rates-at-15-year-high-rules-out-quick-cuts-to-help-economy.md): By William Schomberg and Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England held interest rates at a 15-year peak on Thursday and said it did not expect to cut..
- [US dollar retreats as risk appetite rises, Fed rate hikes seen as done](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-retreats-as-risk-appetite-rises-fed-rate-hikes-seen-as-done.md): (Removes extraneous word “be” in the quote in the 7th paragraph) By Samuel Indyk and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar ..
- [Global central banks mark a possible plateau](https://assetdigest.com/global-central-banks-mark-a-possible-plateau.md): By Howard Schneider, William Schomberg and Francesco Canepa (Reuters) – The Bank of England’s decision to hold its policy interest rate steady on Thursday p..
- [Global fund managers sharpen bank scrutiny following crisis -survey](https://assetdigest.com/global-fund-managers-sharpen-bank-scrutiny-following-crisis-survey.md): By Laura Matthews and Chiara Elisei NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Global fund managers are exploring ways to spread their counterparty risk, with many regularly..
- [Factbox-More automakers plug into Tesla’s EV charging network](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-more-automakers-plug-into-teslas-ev-charging-network.md): (Reuters) -More automakers signed up to access Tesla’s electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across the United States, taking the Elon Musk-led company’s..
- [China, US and EU agree to work together on AI safety at UK summit](https://assetdigest.com/china-us-and-eu-agree-to-work-together-on-ai-safety-at-uk-summit.md): By Paul Sandle, Martin Coulter BLETCHLEY PARK, England (Reuters) -China agreed to work with the United States, European Union and other countries to collectivel..
- [King Charles will deliver COP28 opening speech, Buckingham Palace says](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-will-deliver-cop28-opening-speech-buckingham-palace-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) – King Charles will give the opening address at the COP28 U.N. global climate summit in Dubai, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday. It will b..
- [Fed keeps rates unchanged, acknowledges economy is ‘strong’](https://assetdigest.com/fed-keeps-rates-unchanged-acknowledges-economy-is-strong.md): By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but left the door open to a further increase in borrowi..
- [BP shares slump as Q3 profit misses forecast on weak gas](https://assetdigest.com/bp-shares-slump-as-q3-profit-misses-forecast-on-weak-gas.md): By Ron Bousso and Shadia Nasralla LONDON (Reuters) – BP on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $3.3 billion, missing analysts’ forecasts due to weak ..
- [Endesa warns of slowdown in renewables development](https://assetdigest.com/endesa-warns-of-slowdown-in-renewables-development.md): By Pietro Lombardi MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish power utility Endesa is slowing the pace of its renewable energy development, its top managers said, the latest ..
- [French GDP growth slows, inflation eases](https://assetdigest.com/french-gdp-growth-slows-inflation-eases.md): By Marine Strauss and Tassilo Hummel PARIS (Reuters) -The French economy grew by 0.1% in the third quarter, with growth slowing from the previous quarter but st..
- [Euro zone inflation and growth fall as ECB hikes bite](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-inflation-and-growth-fall-as-ecb-hikes-bite.md): By Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Inflation in the euro zone is falling fast and the economy has begun contracting, data showed on Tuesday, illustrati..
- [Explainer-Why are European telecom firms selling assets?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-why-are-european-telecom-firms-selling-assets.md): By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Vodafone’s bid on Tuesday to sell its Spanish business is the latest move by European telecom firms trying to st..
- [Britain’s AI summit: what can it achieve?](https://assetdigest.com/britains-ai-summit-what-can-it-achieve.md): By Martin Coulter LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will host the world’s first global artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit this week to examine the risks of th..
- [Japan’s yen slides broadly as BOJ policy tweak seen inadequate](https://assetdigest.com/japans-yen-slides-broadly-as-boj-policy-tweak-seen-inadequate.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Joice Alves NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The yen slumped across the board on Tuesday, dropping to a fresh 15-year low against t..
- [US dollar slides ahead of central bank meetings, key data this week](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-slides-ahead-of-central-bank-meetings-key-data-this-week.md): By Alun John and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar fell on Monday, dropping to a two-week low against the yen, as traders l..
- [German inflation eases in October to lowest level in two years](https://assetdigest.com/german-inflation-eases-in-october-to-lowest-level-in-two-years.md): By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – Inflation in Germany eased noticeably in October, falling to its lowest level since August 2021, pointing to a substantia..
- [Spanish banks face rise in deposit costs, Central Bank warns](https://assetdigest.com/spanish-banks-face-rise-in-deposit-costs-central-bank-warns.md): By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish lenders could find themselves affected by increasing global risks, such as higher-for-longer interest rates that c..
- [Britain to push ahead with rules for cryptoassets](https://assetdigest.com/britain-to-push-ahead-with-rules-for-cryptoassets.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Monday it would legislate to implement its first set of rules to regulate the crypto sector, requiring market ..
- [High inflation and slowdown signs: the BoE’s tough trade-off](https://assetdigest.com/high-inflation-and-slowdown-signs-the-boes-tough-trade-off.md): By William Schomberg and Sumanta Sen LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates at their 15-year high on Thursday as it battles..
- [Analysis-Russia’s weaker hand undermines case for Power of Siberia 2 gas link to China](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-russias-weaker-hand-undermines-case-for-power-of-siberia-2-gas-link-to-china.md): By Vladimir Soldatkin MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia is counting on a planned new pipeline to China as it seeks to make up for lost gas sales in Europe, but indust..
- [Stocks gain, oil falls, traders focus on rates outlook](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-gain-oil-falls-traders-focus-on-rates-outlook.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – European stock indexes rose on Monday as investors focused on the outlook for interest rates ahead of a busy week of ..
- [Britain’s post-Brexit carbon pricing could cost Treasury billions – report](https://assetdigest.com/britains-post-brexit-carbon-pricing-could-cost-treasury-billions-report.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Treasury could lose out on 3 billion pounds ($3.6 billion) of revenue a year from the sale of carbon permits, an industry repor..
- [Siemens Energy shares recover as guarantee talks continue](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-energy-shares-recover-as-guarantee-talks-continue.md): By Christoph Steitz and Alexander Hübner FRANKFURT/MUNICH (Reuters) -Siemens Energy shares rose to the top of Germany’s blue-chip index on Monday on hopes th..
- [How is business administration critical to a successful business?](https://assetdigest.com/how-is-business-administration-critical-to-a-successful-business.md): Planning, management, and discipline are three things that every business benefits from. If a business has a plan, it is more likely to succeed, as with everyth..
- [Analysis-Europe’s hard-pressed payment firms face investor exodus](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-europes-hard-pressed-payment-firms-face-investor-exodus.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – A bleak economic outlook and tougher regulatory scrutiny are proving a final straw for investors in European payments..
- [German exports to China hit by slow customs processing, tech firms warn](https://assetdigest.com/german-exports-to-china-hit-by-slow-customs-processing-tech-firms-warn.md): By Ludwig Burger and Alexander Hübner FRANKFURT/MUNICH (Reuters) -German technology groups have warned they are being hit by delays in getting China-bound expo..
- [UK retailers suffer joint-worst October on record: CBI](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retailers-suffer-joint-worst-october-on-record-cbi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British retailers reported their joint-worst October for sales volumes on record and they expect another difficult time in November as hous..
- [ECB snaps rate-hike streak, pushes back on talk of cuts](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-snaps-rate-hike-streak-pushes-back-on-talk-of-cuts.md): By Lefteris Papadimas ATHENS (Reuters) -The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday, ending an unprecedented streak of 10 co..
- [Meta’s Instagram linked to depression, anxiety, insomnia in kids – US states’ lawsuit](https://assetdigest.com/metas-instagram-linked-to-depression-anxiety-insomnia-in-kids-us-states-lawsuit.md): By Jonathan Stempel, Diane Bartz and Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Dozens of U.S. states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of fueling ..
- [EU lawmakers make progress in crucial talks on new AI rules – sources](https://assetdigest.com/eu-lawmakers-make-progress-in-crucial-talks-on-new-ai-rules-sources.md): By Supantha Mukherjee, Martin Coulter and Elvira Pollina STOCKHOLM/LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) – European Union lawmakers agreed on a critical part of new rules on..
- [Porsche warns luxury not immune to economic woes as shares hit 1-year low](https://assetdigest.com/porsche-warns-luxury-not-immune-to-economic-woes-as-shares-hit-1-year-low.md): By Victoria Waldersee BERLIN (Reuters) -Porsche AG shares on Wednesday hit a one-year low since its listing last September as the carmaker warned the luxury sec..
- [Consumer Reports finds more lead and cadmium in chocolate, urges change at Hershey](https://assetdigest.com/consumer-reports-finds-more-lead-and-cadmium-in-chocolate-urges-change-at-hershey.md): By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Consumer Reports said on Wednesday it had found “concerning” levels of lead and cadmium in a third of various chocol..
- [Stocks struggle as soft earnings compound interest rate headache](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-struggle-as-soft-earnings-compound-interest-rate-headache.md): By Lawrence Delevingne and Amanda Cooper (Reuters) -Stocks slipped on Wednesday after the latest round of earnings prompted concern among investors over the eco..
- [Microsoft extends cloud lead over Alphabet with focus on OpenAI, big clients](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-extends-cloud-lead-over-alphabet-with-focus-on-openai-big-clients.md): By Aditya Soni (Reuters) -Microsoft is outstripping Alphabet in the race to make money from generative artificial intelligence through early bets on OpenAI and ..
- [U.S. dollar gains as risk sentiment sours, Treasury yields rise](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-dollar-gains-as-risk-sentiment-sours-treasury-yields-rise.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar edged higher against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, as investors’ appetite for riskier currenci..
- [Exclusive-Shell cuts low-carbon jobs, scales back hydrogen in overhaul by CEO](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-shell-cuts-low-carbon-jobs-scales-back-hydrogen-in-overhaul-by-ceo.md): By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) – Shell will cut at least 15% of the workforce at its low-carbon solutions division and scale back its hydrogen business as par..
- [Dollar rises as US business activity ticks up in October](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-rises-as-us-business-activity-ticks-up-in-october.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar rose against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as a slew of fresh economic data highlighted the strength of ..
- [Bitcoin soars to near 18-month high as ETF speculation mounts](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-soars-to-near-18-month-high-as-etf-speculation-mounts.md): By Tom Wilson and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bitcoin rose 6% on Tuesday to $35,198, its highest in nearly a year-and-a-half, on mount..
- [Britain scraps cap on banker bonuses inherited from EU](https://assetdigest.com/britain-scraps-cap-on-banker-bonuses-inherited-from-eu.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Tuesday scrapped a decade-old cap on banker bonuses inherited from the European Union, signalling a clear divergence i..
- [Oil prices dip amid flurry of weak European economic data](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-dip-amid-flurry-of-weak-european-economic-data.md): By Shadia Nasralla LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices dipped on Tuesday following the previous session’s slump, while a flurry of economic data from Germany, the..
- [‘The Hunger Games’ to be turned into London stage play](https://assetdigest.com/the-hunger-games-to-be-turned-into-london-stage-play.md): LONDON (Reuters) – “The Hunger Games” is set to open at a London theatre next year in the first live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novels and th..
- [The battery test race to work out what used EVs are really worth](https://assetdigest.com/the-battery-test-race-to-work-out-what-used-evs-are-really-worth.md): (This Oct. 23 story has been corrected to mention that Driverama is a unit of Aures Holdings in paragraph 15) By Nick Carey and Paul Lienert LONDON/DETROIT (Reu..
- [Stocks advance, but heavy data week keeps investors wary](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-advance-but-heavy-data-week-keeps-investors-wary.md): By Lawrence Delevingne and Amanda Cooper (Reuters) – Global stocks advanced on Tuesday as a flicker of investor risk appetite lifted equities, although tradin..
- [UK businesses stuck in reverse in October, surveys show](https://assetdigest.com/uk-businesses-stuck-in-reverse-in-october-surveys-show.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s businesses reported another decline in activity this month and cost pressures cooled further, surveys showed on Tues..
- [Governments, firms should spend more on AI safety, top researchers say](https://assetdigest.com/governments-firms-should-spend-more-on-ai-safety-top-researchers-say.md): By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Artificial intelligence companies and governments should allocate at least one third of their AI research and deve..
- [Coca-Cola lifts forecasts as earnings sparkle on higher prices, steady demand](https://assetdigest.com/coca-cola-lifts-forecasts-as-earnings-sparkle-on-higher-prices-steady-demand.md): By Ananya Mariam Rajesh (Reuters) – Coca-Cola Co on Tuesday raised its annual sales and profit forecasts for a second time this year, riding on resilient dema..
- [Dollar higher as US business activity ticks up in October](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-higher-as-us-business-activity-ticks-up-in-october.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar climbed against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as a slew of fresh economic data highlighted the strength ..
- [UK to release experimental jobless data instead of standard numbers](https://assetdigest.com/uk-to-release-experimental-jobless-data-instead-of-standard-numbers.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) said it would publish an experimental adjusted estimate of Britain’s unemployment rate on T..
- [Analysis-Swiss franc shines as investors scramble for safe assets](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-swiss-franc-shines-as-investors-scramble-for-safe-assets.md): By Naomi Rovnick and John Revill LONDON/ZURICH (Reuters) – The potential for the Israel-Hamas conflict to worsen and poor corporate earnings have sent investo..
- [Malta to ban rented e-scooters from March](https://assetdigest.com/malta-to-ban-rented-e-scooters-from-march.md): VALLETTA (Reuters) – Malta will ban all rental e-scooters from March 1 because of the inconvenience they cause pedestrians, the Transport Ministry said in a s..
- [Wall Street dips as benchmark US bond yields breach 5%](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-dips-as-benchmark-us-bond-yields-breach-5.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -Wall Street dipped on Friday as investors neared the finish line of a week marked with mixed earnings, warnings of possible ..
- [Oil set for second weekly gain on Gaza escalation fears](https://assetdigest.com/oil-set-for-second-weekly-gain-on-gaza-escalation-fears.md): By Paul Carsten LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed on Friday and were on track to rise for a second week on heightened fears that the Israel-Palestinians c..
- [Analysis-Middle East throws central banks yet more unknowns](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-middle-east-throws-central-banks-yet-more-unknowns.md): By Mark John (Reuters) – After months playing catch-up with inflation, central bankers were starting to believe they have finally pegged interest rates at jus..
- [UK online pharmacy Rightangled still selling diabetes drug Ozempic despite govt order](https://assetdigest.com/uk-online-pharmacy-rightangled-still-selling-diabetes-drug-ozempic-despite-govt-order.md): By Maggie Fick LONDON (Reuters) – UK private online pharmacy Rightangled was offering Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic for sale on Friday to people want..
- [European shares hit two-week low as dismal earnings add to risk-off mood](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-hit-two-week-low-as-dismal-earnings-add-to-risk-off-mood.md): By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A (Reuters) -European shares lost ground on Thursday as a raft of downbeat corporate earnings, including from packaged foo..
- [Oil mixed as Venezuela sanctions ease, Middle East in focus](https://assetdigest.com/oil-mixed-as-venezuela-sanctions-ease-middle-east-in-focus.md): By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) -Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as the United States eased sanctions on Venezuela to allow more oil to flow globally, bu..
- [Wall Street dips as U.S. Treasuries graze 5%, Middle East tensions simmer](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-dips-as-u-s-treasuries-graze-5-middle-east-tensions-simmer.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -Wall Street struggled for gains and benchmark U.S. Treasuries reached a new 16-year high as market participants looked ahead..
- [Cruise companies in USA](https://assetdigest.com/cruise-companies-in-usa.md): Cruising has become a beloved pastime for many, offering the perfect blend of luxury, adventure, and relaxation. If you’re considering a cruise vacation in th..
- [Cruise companies in Europe](https://assetdigest.com/cruise-companies-in-europe.md): When it comes to embarking on a luxurious journey across the enchanting landscapes of Europe, few experiences can rival a cruise. Europe, with its rich history,..
- [EU seeking to resolve trade irritants with US at summit](https://assetdigest.com/eu-seeking-to-resolve-trade-irritants-with-us-at-summit.md): By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Top EU officials have headed to Washington in the hope of sealing agreements with the United States to end Trump-era..
- [Dollar dips as 10-year yields back away from highs](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-dips-as-10-year-yields-back-away-from-highs.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar fell against the euro and yen Thursday as the U.S. 10-year yield backed away from the 5% level it neared, be..
- [London stock exchange sees first trading halt in 4 years; blue chips spared](https://assetdigest.com/london-stock-exchange-sees-first-trading-halt-in-4-years-blue-chips-spared.md): LONDON (Reuters) -The London Stock Exchange (LSE) was forced to halt trading in smaller stocks on Thursday after an incident disrupted activity, although blue c..
- [Nestle begins work on ‘companion products’ for weight loss drugs](https://assetdigest.com/nestle-begins-work-on-companion-products-for-weight-loss-drugs.md): By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) – Nestle on Thursday said it has started work on products to “companion” weight loss drugs like Novo Nordisk’s game-chan..
- [Deliveroo keeps annual guidance as quarterly revenue rises](https://assetdigest.com/deliveroo-keeps-annual-guidance-as-quarterly-revenue-rises.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Meal delivery group Deliveroo maintained its full-year financial guidance on Thursday, as it reported a 5% rise in third-quarter gross tran..
- [Nokia to cut up to 14,000 jobs after sales drop a fifth](https://assetdigest.com/nokia-to-cut-up-to-14000-jobs-after-sales-drop-a-fifth.md): By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Finnish telecom gear group Nokia said on Thursday it would cut up to 14,000 jobs in a new cost reduction effort after..
- [Nestle misses nine-month sales estimates, expects volume upturn by year-end](https://assetdigest.com/nestle-misses-nine-month-sales-estimates-expects-volume-upturn-by-year-end.md): By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) -Nestle posted lower-than-expected nine-month sales growth on Thursday as higher product prices made shoppers balk, but said it ..
- [Explainer-Scotland’s “kilt” bonds – how might the debt plan work?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-scotlands-kilt-bonds-how-might-the-debt-plan-work.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Scotland’s pro-independence government plans to sell bonds in international debt markets for the first time, saying the move would show i..
- [Exclusive-G7 to discuss four versions of Russian diamond ban this week- sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-g7-to-discuss-four-versions-of-russian-diamond-ban-this-week-sources.md): By Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) – G7 countries will this week discuss four plans to ban Russian diamonds from G7 markets from Jan. 1, from light-touch self-..
- [Oil up about 2% on big US crude storage draw, Middle East tension](https://assetdigest.com/oil-up-about-2-on-big-us-crude-storage-draw-middle-east-tension.md): By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices climbed about 2% to a two-week high on Wednesday on a bigger-than-expected U.S. storage draw and as rising tens..
- [Britain aims for global leadership role with AI safety summit](https://assetdigest.com/britain-aims-for-global-leadership-role-with-ai-safety-summit.md): By Martin Coulter LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will host the world’s first global artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit next month, aiming to carve out a..
- [ECB starts preparation for digital euro in multi-year project](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-starts-preparation-for-digital-euro-in-multi-year-project.md): By Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank took a further step on Wednesday towards launching a digital version of the euro that woul..
- [ASML warns of flat 2024 sales as chipmakers slow orders](https://assetdigest.com/asml-warns-of-flat-2024-sales-as-chipmakers-slow-orders.md): By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Semiconductor equipment maker ASML Holding NV reported lower-than-expected orders on Wednesday and warned of flat sales..
- [Ericsson says telecoms uncertainty to persist into 2024, shares fall](https://assetdigest.com/ericsson-says-telecoms-uncertainty-to-persist-into-2024-shares-fall.md): By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Ericsson on Tuesday said it expected the uncertainty impacting its mobile networks business to persist into 2024, aft..
- [Automakers blast US plan to hike fuel efficiency rules](https://assetdigest.com/automakers-blast-us-plan-to-hike-fuel-efficiency-rules.md): By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen and nearly all other major automakers on Monday sharply ..
- [FTSE 100 climbs on pharma boost, UK CPI in focus](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-climbs-on-pharma-boost-uk-cpi-in-focus.md): By Khushi Singh and Bansari Mayur Kamdar (Reuters) -Britain’s FTSE 100 rose on Tuesday after latest figures showing a weakening labour market lifted investor ..
- [Exclusive-Brookfield weighs move into UK pension insurance market -sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-brookfield-weighs-move-into-uk-pension-insurance-market-sources.md): By Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro, Amy-Jo Crowley and Iain Withers (Reuters) -Brookfield, through its affiliate Brookfield Reinsurance, is weighing entering Britain’s b..
- [Four-day work week boosts Spanish workers’ health, pilot programme shows](https://assetdigest.com/four-day-work-week-boosts-spanish-workers-health-pilot-programme-shows.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Four-day work weeks improved Spanish workers’ health such as by lowering stress while reducing fuel emissions and benefiting children, a ..
- [European shares slip amid downbeat earnings reports; UK stocks outperform](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-slip-amid-downbeat-earnings-reports-uk-stocks-outperform.md): By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A (Reuters) -European stocks edged lower on Tuesday as a slew of downbeat earnings and higher government bond yields outwe..
- [Oil prices edge higher ahead of Biden Middle East trip](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-edge-higher-ahead-of-biden-middle-east-trip.md): By Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday ahead of a trip by U.S. President Joe Biden to the Middle East that is likely to involve..
- [How is an index fund different than an exchange-traded fund?](https://assetdigest.com/how-is-an-index-fund-different-than-an-exchange-traded-fund.md): The world of investing offers a multitude of avenues for individuals to grow their wealth and secure their financial future, and two prominent options that ofte..
- [How is a mutual fund different than an index fund?](https://assetdigest.com/how-is-a-mutual-fund-different-than-an-index-fund.md): In the world of investing, mutual funds and index funds are two popular options that cater to different investment strategies and objectives. It’s crucial for..
- [Vitol to spend half of its capex on low-carbon, renewables -CEO](https://assetdigest.com/vitol-to-spend-half-of-its-capex-on-low-carbon-renewables-ceo.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The world’s top independent energy trader Vitol will invest around half of its $2 billion capital expenditure on low-carbon and renewable..
- [Volkswagen picks firm for Xinjiang site labour audit -sources](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-picks-firm-for-xinjiang-site-labour-audit-sources.md): SHANGHAI/FRANKFURT/BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen has found a company to conduct a labour audit at a site in Xinjiang, China, which it jointly owns with SAIC M..
- [Poland, EU’s biggest poultry producer, reports bird flu outbreak/](https://assetdigest.com/poland-eus-biggest-poultry-producer-reports-bird-flu-outbreak.md): Learn about the bird flu outbreak in Poland, the EU's largest poultry producer, and how it is affecting the industry and food supply.
- [EU Commission proposes measures to curb microplastic pollution from pellets](https://assetdigest.com/eu-commission-proposes-measures-to-curb-microplastic-pollution-from-pellets.md): Learn about the European Commission's new measures to prevent microplastic pollution from plastic pellets, aiming to reduce environmental impact and protect wildlife.
- [How to make your own Cryptocurrency](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-make-your-own-cryptocurrency.md): Learn how to make your own cryptocurrency with our comprehensive introduction, detailing the benefits, challenges, and legal considerations. Start innovating today!
- [How to buy bitcoin with PayPal](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-buy-bitcoin-with-paypal.md): Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, has gained immense popularity as a digital investment asset. At the same time, PayPal, a well-established online payment..
- [Global smartphone market slumps to lowest Q3 level in decade – Counterpoint](https://assetdigest.com/global-smartphone-market-slumps-to-lowest-q3-level-in-decade-counterpoint.md): (Reuters) – The global smartphone market contracted by 8% to its lowest third-quarter level in a decade on subdued demand for major brands including Apple and..
- [Dollar gains against yen, eases against euro](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-gains-against-yen-eases-against-euro.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar was mixed on Monday before a week heavy with speeches by Federal Reserve officials that will be watched for ..
- [Pfizer’s foggy COVID outlook hits vaccine maker shares](https://assetdigest.com/pfizers-foggy-covid-outlook-hits-vaccine-maker-shares.md): By Michael Erman and Manas Mishra (Reuters) -Pfizer on Monday set off a fresh round of concern about the size of the COVID-19 vaccine and treatment market in th..
- [Italy unveils tax-cutting 2024 budget amid debt worries](https://assetdigest.com/italy-unveils-tax-cutting-2024-budget-amid-debt-worries.md): By Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) -Italy’s government on Monday approved a budget for next year with measures worth around 24 billion euros ($2..
- [Car insurance companies in Erie, PA](https://assetdigest.com/car-insurance-companies-in-erie-pa.md): When it comes to protecting your vehicle in Erie, PA, finding the right car insurance is essential. The right coverage not only offers financial protection but ..
- [Bank of England considers changes to regulation of foreign bank branches](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-considers-changes-to-regulation-of-foreign-bank-branches.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England said on Monday it was thinking about possible changes to how it regulates branches of foreign banks, and flag..
- [Car auction companies in USA](https://assetdigest.com/car-auction-companies-in-usa.md): Car auctions have become a popular way for both buyers and sellers to acquire and sell vehicles across the United States. With a wide range of options available..
- [Oil fall below $90 a barrel on report of US-Venezuela deal](https://assetdigest.com/oil-fall-below-90-a-barrel-on-report-of-us-venezuela-deal.md): By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil futures fell on Monday on a report the U.S. and Venezuela could soon reach a deal to ease sanctions on Venezuela if a presi..
- [As global debt worries mount, is another crisis brewing?](https://assetdigest.com/as-global-debt-worries-mount-is-another-crisis-brewing.md): By Yoruk Bahceli, Dhara Ranasinghe and Maria Martinez LONDON (Reuters) – Record debts, high interest rates, the costs of climate change, health and pension sp..
- [Wall Street rallies, Treasury yields rise as high profile earnings loom](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-rallies-treasury-yields-rise-as-high-profile-earnings-loom.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street rebounded from Friday’s selloff and benchmark Treasury yields rose as investors embarked upon the first ful..
- [How to manage your risks like a pro trader](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-manage-your-risks-like-a-pro-trader.md): Stock trading is a great way to make money, but it comes with risks. Any trader should understand how to manage their stock trading risks to potentially maximis..
- [Tesla earnings: investors watching margins, deliveries, self-driving](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-earnings-investors-watching-margins-deliveries-self-driving.md): By Akash Sriram (Reuters) – Tesla’s margins are likely to drop in the third quarter and take a bigger hit in the last three months of 2023, leaving investor..
- [BioNTech warns of write-off of up to 900 million euros on COVID vaccine](https://assetdigest.com/biontech-warns-of-write-off-of-up-to-900-million-euros-on-covid-vaccine.md): By Ludwig Burger BERLIN (Reuters) – Shares in Germany’s BioNTech fell on Monday after it flagged write-downs of up to 900 million euros ($947 million) refle..
- [Bayer to introduce its direct-seeded rice system in the Philippines](https://assetdigest.com/bayer-to-introduce-its-direct-seeded-rice-system-in-the-philippines.md): MANILA (Reuters) – Bayer AG said on Monday it plans to bring its direct-seeded rice programme to the Philippines in 2024, offering farmers an alternative cult..
- [Polish stocks rise in first session after parliamentary election](https://assetdigest.com/polish-stocks-rise-in-first-session-after-parliamentary-election.md): GDANSK (Reuters) – Polish stocks rallied on Monday after the ruling nationalists looked to have fallen short of a parliamentary majority in Sunday’s electio..
- [Atos Chairman Meunier steps down amid shareholders’ uproar](https://assetdigest.com/atos-chairman-meunier-steps-down-amid-shareholders-uproar.md): (Reuters) – Atos Chairman Bertrand Meunier has stepped down, the French IT consulting group said on Monday, following an uproar by several minority shareholde..
- [Dollar buoyed by safe-haven bids, rate jitters](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-buoyed-by-safe-haven-bids-rate-jitters.md): By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar was on the front foot on Monday in cautious trade as tensions in the Middle East escalated, while investors awaite..
- [Artificial heart maker Carmat completes 7 million euro capital increase](https://assetdigest.com/artificial-heart-maker-carmat-completes-7-million-euro-capital-increase.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Artificial heart maker Carmat, whose financial situation has been under pressure, said on Monday that it had completed a 7 million euro ($7...
- [KKR prepares binding bid for Telecom Itali a’s grid as deadline looms](https://assetdigest.com/kkr-prepares-binding-bid-for-telecom-itali-as-grid-as-deadline-looms.md): By Elvira Pollina MILAN (Reuters) – U.S. fund KKR is preparing to submit a multibillion euro bid for Telecom Italia’s (TIM) landline grid by a deadline on S..
- [Dollar softens slightly, yen in touching distance of 150](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-softens-slightly-yen-in-touching-distance-of-150.md): By Samuel Indyk and Brigid Riley LONDON (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar edged lower on Friday after its biggest daily increase since March the day before, as hot ..
- [Porsche: deliveries up in every region but China in first 9 months of 2023](https://assetdigest.com/porsche-deliveries-up-in-every-region-but-china-in-first-9-months-of-2023.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Porsche said on Friday that deliveries worldwide for the first nine months of 2023 were up 10% on the year, reaching 242,722 vehicles, with..
- [Map maker TomTom’s Q3 loss narrows boosted by car branch growth](https://assetdigest.com/map-maker-tomtoms-q3-loss-narrows-boosted-by-car-branch-growth.md): (Reuters) -Digital mapping specialist TomTom on Friday reported a smaller than expected operating loss for the third quarter, driven by strong sales of its auto..
- [Singapore Q3 GDP up 0.7% y/y](https://assetdigest.com/singapore-q3-gdp-up-0-7-y-y.md): SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, preliminary government data showed on Friday. Gross domestic produ..
- [EU opens probe into X in test of new tech rules, pressure on TikTok, Meta](https://assetdigest.com/eu-opens-probe-into-x-in-test-of-new-tech-rules-pressure-on-tiktok-meta.md): By Foo Yun Chee and Sheila Dang BRUSSELS/DALLAS (Reuters) -EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Thursday opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s X, the first ..
- [Ericsson books $3 billion impairment, says Q3 core profit fell 39%](https://assetdigest.com/ericsson-books-3-billion-impairment-says-q3-core-profit-fell-39.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Ericsson on Wednesday announced a 32 billion Swedish crown ($2.9 billion) impairment charge related to its acquisition last year of Vonage,..
- [Things that make your home hard to sell and how to get a quick sale](https://assetdigest.com/things-that-make-your-home-hard-to-sell-and-how-to-get-a-quick-sale.md): By Sean Woolley, Cloud Nine Spain If you’re looking to sell your property, you need to try to get into the mind of your potential buyers and remove as many ..
- [Top clothing brands in the world](https://assetdigest.com/top-clothing-brands-in-the-world.md): In the ever-evolving world of fashion, top clothing brands represent the pinnacle of style, quality, and prestige. These brands consistently deliver innovative ..
- [Travis Perkins shares sink as weak housing market prompts profit warning](https://assetdigest.com/travis-perkins-shares-sink-as-weak-housing-market-prompts-profit-warning.md): By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Travis Perkins, Britain’s biggest supplier of building materials, downgraded its annual profit forecast by as much as 27% on ..
- [Asia stocks hit 2-week high as Fed talk turns dovish](https://assetdigest.com/asia-stocks-hit-2-week-high-as-fed-talk-turns-dovish.md): By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asia’s stockmarkets rose on Wednesday and the dollar beat a retreat as a dovish shift in tone from Federal Reserve of..
- [Euribor revamp aims to attract wider pool of banks](https://assetdigest.com/euribor-revamp-aims-to-attract-wider-pool-of-banks.md): By Marc Jones and Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Administrators of the Euribor bank-to-bank lending rate are proposing a revamp of the borrowing benchmark from ..
- [HP forecasts 2024 profit in line with estimates, boosts annual dividend](https://assetdigest.com/hp-forecasts-2024-profit-in-line-with-estimates-boosts-annual-dividend.md): (Reuters) -HP Inc on Tuesday forecast fiscal 2024 earnings largely in line with estimates and raised its annual dividend, reflecting stabilizing demand in the p..
- [Exclusive-EU push for Big Tech to fund 5G rollout shelved to 2025, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-eu-push-for-big-tech-to-fund-5g-rollout-shelved-to-2025-sources-say.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Europe’s telecoms operators pushing for Big Tech to help pay for the rollout of 5G and broadband will likely have to wait ..
- [Court OKs Mallinckrodt restructuring, $1 billion cut to opioid settlement](https://assetdigest.com/court-oks-mallinckrodt-restructuring-1-billion-cut-to-opioid-settlement.md): By Dietrich Knauth (Reuters) -Drugmaker Mallinckrodt on Tuesday won court approval for a bankruptcy plan that cuts $1 billion from what it must pay opioid crisi..
- [Estonia launches investigation into underwater communications cable malfunction -PM](https://assetdigest.com/estonia-launches-investigation-into-underwater-communications-cable-malfunction-pm.md): (Reuters) – Estonia has launched an investigation into the malfunction of communications cable connecting it to Finland under the Baltic Sea, Estonian Prime M..
- [IMF says global economy ‘limping along’, cuts growth forecast for China, euro zone](https://assetdigest.com/imf-says-global-economy-limping-along-cuts-growth-forecast-for-china-euro-zone.md): By Andrea Shalal MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its growth forecasts for China and the euro zone and said overall ..
- [Ireland lays out plans for 100 billion euro sovereign wealth fund](https://assetdigest.com/ireland-lays-out-plans-for-100-billion-euro-sovereign-wealth-fund.md): By Padraic Halpin and Graham Fahy DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland laid out plans in Tuesday’s budget to turn some of the healthiest public finances in Europe into a..
- [Soccer-UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028, Italy and Turkey get Euro 2032](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-uk-and-ireland-to-host-euro-2028-italy-and-turkey-get-euro-2032.md): By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber NYON, Switzerland(Reuters) -The United Kingdom and Ireland will host the 2028 European Championship, while Italy and Turkey will s..
- [Bank of England to review how it stress tests banks](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-to-review-how-it-stress-tests-banks.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s banking system is well capitalised to withstand shocks the Bank of England said on Tuesday, adding that next year..
- [IMF says ‘weak tail’ of banks could struggle in an economic downturn](https://assetdigest.com/imf-says-weak-tail-of-banks-could-struggle-in-an-economic-downturn.md): By Pete Schroeder and Elisa Martinuzzi WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Around 5% of banks globally are vulnerable to stress if central bank interest rates remain higher f..
- [Dollar stalls as dovish Fed and China hopes help euro](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-stalls-as-dovish-fed-and-china-hopes-help-euro.md): By Harry Robertson and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar stalled and the euro ticked up on Tuesday as investors reacted to a sharp drop in..
- [Bank of England warns that some global asset valuations appear stretched](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-warns-that-some-global-asset-valuations-appear-stretched.md): By David Milliken and Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England said on Tuesday that valuations for some financial assets may be too high, particularly fo..
- [Imperative for Italy to control public spending, economy minister says](https://assetdigest.com/imperative-for-italy-to-control-public-spending-economy-minister-says.md): By Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s economy minister said on Tuesday strict control of public spending was essential as the European Union prepares t..
- [Exclusive-Ukraine sounds out bondholders on debt restructuring, new financing -sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-ukraine-sounds-out-bondholders-on-debt-restructuring-new-financing-sources.md): By Karin Strohecker and Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON (Reuters) -Ukraine has been sounding out major investors over plans to restructure the country’s $20 billi..
- [Dollar gains against euro in flight to safety on Israel-Palestinian fighting](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-gains-against-euro-in-flight-to-safety-on-israel-palestinian-fighting.md): By Herbert Lash and Joice Alves NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The safe-haven dollar rose on Monday against the euro and sterling as military clashes between Isr..
- [Renewables funds see record outflows as rising rates, costs hit shares](https://assetdigest.com/renewables-funds-see-record-outflows-as-rising-rates-costs-hit-shares.md): By Patturaja Murugaboopathy and Tommy Wilkes BENGALURU/LONDON (Reuters) – Investors ditched renewable energy funds at the fastest rate on record in the three ..
- [Investors on guard for oil price spike as Middle East turmoil rattles markets](https://assetdigest.com/investors-on-guard-for-oil-price-spike-as-middle-east-turmoil-rattles-markets.md): By Lewis Krauskopf and Naomi Rovnick (Reuters) -Fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East are threatening more volatility for investors after a painful st..
- [The art of negotiation](https://assetdigest.com/the-art-of-negotiation.md): Negotiation is an indispensable skill that we all use in various aspects of our lives, often without even realizing it. Whether it’s discussing a business dea..
- [GSK signs shingles vaccine deal with China’s Zhifei for around $3 billion](https://assetdigest.com/gsk-signs-shingles-vaccine-deal-with-chinas-zhifei-for-around-3-billion.md): By Maggie Fick and Andrew Silver LONDON/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s largest vaccines company Zhifei will pay British drugmaker GSK 2.5 billion pounds ($3.0..
- [UK’s FTSE 100 outperforms peers as oil majors jump on Middle East conflict](https://assetdigest.com/uks-ftse-100-outperforms-peers-as-oil-majors-jump-on-middle-east-conflict.md): By Khushi Singh and Bansari Mayur Kamdar (Reuters) -The commodity-heavy FTSE 100 was subdued on Monday, but outpaced its peers in Europe and the U.S., as oil ma..
- [Oil, gold jump, stocks slip on Middle East conflict](https://assetdigest.com/oil-gold-jump-stocks-slip-on-middle-east-conflict.md): By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices jumped more than 4%, the U.S. dollar edged up against the euro and global stock indexes eased on Monday ..
- [European stocks slip amid Middle East conflict jitters](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-slip-amid-middle-east-conflict-jitters.md): By Sruthi Shankar, Shristi Achar A and Siddarth S (Reuters) – European stocks came under pressure on Monday as Mideast military clashes sparked a rush to safe..
- [Apollo, JB Capital preparing bid for Vodafone’s Spanish unit, Expansion says](https://assetdigest.com/apollo-jb-capital-preparing-bid-for-vodafones-spanish-unit-expansion-says.md): MADRID (Reuters) – U.S.-based buyout fund Apollo Global Management is readying a bid with local fund JB Capital for the Spanish unit of telecom giant Vodafone..
- [Weight-loss drugs fuel boom for firms that fill syringes](https://assetdigest.com/weight-loss-drugs-fuel-boom-for-firms-that-fill-syringes.md): By Maggie Fick LONDON (Reuters) – Contract drug manufacturers seeking to tap into the booming market for weight-loss drugs are investing billions of dollars t..
- [Progress in reforming development banks ‘quite limited,’ new tool shows](https://assetdigest.com/progress-in-reforming-development-banks-quite-limited-new-tool-shows.md): By Andrea Shalal MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) – A new tool launched on Monday to track reforms by the World Bank and the five biggest multilateral development..
- [Oil prices jump as Middle East violence rattles markets](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-jump-as-middle-east-violence-rattles-markets.md): By Andrew Hayley BEIJING (Reuters) -Oil prices were up more than $3 a barrel in Asian trade on Monday as military clashes between Israel and the Palestinian Isl..
- [Bristol-Myers Squibb to acquire Mirati in up to $5.8 billion deal](https://assetdigest.com/bristol-myers-squibb-to-acquire-mirati-in-up-to-5-8-billion-deal.md): By Michael Erman (Reuters) -Bristol-Myers Squibb on Sunday said it will acquire cancer drugmaker Mirati Therapeutics for up to $5.8 billion, diversifying its on..
- [‘Get Britain building again’, UK’s Labour sets out growth plan](https://assetdigest.com/get-britain-building-again-uks-labour-sets-out-growth-plan.md): By Elizabeth Piper, Alistair Smout and Andrew MacAskill LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) – Britain’s opposition Labour Party will promise on Monday to get the c..
- [UK bank regulator still pressing for Metro plan by Monday – source](https://assetdigest.com/uk-bank-regulator-still-pressing-for-metro-plan-by-monday-source.md): By Elisa Martinuzzi, Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro and Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) is still working with embattled M..
- [Explainer-Paris freaks out over bedbugs ahead of Olympic Games](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-paris-freaks-out-over-bedbugs-ahead-of-olympic-games.md): PARIS (Reuters) – The French government is battling to contain a bout of nationwide panic over bedbugs in Paris just nine months before the capital hosts next..
- [Blow-out U.S. jobs growth buoys dollar, hits stocks and bonds](https://assetdigest.com/blow-out-u-s-jobs-growth-buoys-dollar-hits-stocks-and-bonds.md): By Herbert Lash and Huw Jones NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -A blowout U.S. jobs report on Friday sent the dollar higher and cast a pall over stocks and bonds as th..
- [US dollar set for 12th weekly gain after blowout jobs number](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-set-for-12th-weekly-gain-after-blowout-jobs-number.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar gained on Friday, headed for a 12th straight week of gains, after a blockbuster U.S. jobs report f..
- [European stocks hits third-straight weekly loss as yields surge](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-hits-third-straight-weekly-loss-as-yields-surge.md): By Sruthi Shankar, Siddarth S and Shristi Achar A (Reuters) -European shares advanced at the end of a turbulent week tracking Wall Street gains, but hit weekly ..
- [EU leaders resolve to boost economic security amid global tension](https://assetdigest.com/eu-leaders-resolve-to-boost-economic-security-amid-global-tension.md): By Belén Carreño GRANADA, Spain (Reuters) – European Union leaders resolved on Friday to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness, be at the forefront of new..
- [Analysis-Is the US strategy of engaging China working?](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-is-the-us-strategy-of-engaging-china-working.md): By Michael Martina and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Early in the Biden administration, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed that the United St..
- [Renault brings in Volvo, CMA CGM for electric van project](https://assetdigest.com/renault-brings-in-volvo-cma-cgm-for-electric-van-project.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Renault will work with fellow carmaker Volvo and shipping group CMA CGM on an electric van project that Renault has been developing to boost..
- [US FDA still not satisfied with Philips recall; stock falls over 9%](https://assetdigest.com/us-fda-still-not-satisfied-with-philips-recall-stock-falls-over-9.md): By Toby Sterling and Piotr Lipinski AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it is still not satisfied with how Dutch healthcare te..
- [ECB’s Schnabel can’t rule out more hikes amid inflation risks](https://assetdigest.com/ecbs-schnabel-cant-rule-out-more-hikes-amid-inflation-risks.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates again if wages, profits or new supply snags boost inflation, ECB board member Is..
- [GSK raises $1.1 billion from Haleon stake sale](https://assetdigest.com/gsk-raises-1-1-billion-from-haleon-stake-sale.md): (Reuters) -British drugmaker GSK on Friday said it raised 885.6 million pounds ($1.08 billion) from a stake sale in Haleon, bringing down its shareholding to 7...
- [UK’s J D Wetherspoon posts higher sales on resilient demand](https://assetdigest.com/uks-j-d-wetherspoon-posts-higher-sales-on-resilient-demand.md): (Reuters) -British pub group J D Wetherspoon said on Friday sales in the first nine weeks of its financial year rose nearly 10% on strong demand for its lower-t..
- [Norway plans resource tax on onshore wind farms](https://assetdigest.com/norway-plans-resource-tax-on-onshore-wind-farms.md): OSLO (Reuters) – Norway will introduce a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024, although existing facilities will get “generous transitional arr..
- [Finnair to raise $632 million to shore up finances](https://assetdigest.com/finnair-to-raise-632-million-to-shore-up-finances.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Finnish airline Finnair said on Friday it planned to raise up to 600 million euros ($632 million) in a rights issue to shore up its finance..
- [Explainer-Why are British lender Metro Bank’s shares plunging?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-why-are-british-lender-metro-banks-shares-plunging.md): By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) – Mid-sized British lender Metro Bank saw its shares plunge more than 25% on Thursday following reports it is trying to rai..
- [Oil prices fall again; demand worries outweigh tight supply](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-fall-again-demand-worries-outweigh-tight-supply.md): By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell about 2% on Thursday, extending the previous session’s nearly 6% losses, as an uncertain demand outloo..
- [UK to examine Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud dominance](https://assetdigest.com/uk-to-examine-amazon-and-microsofts-cloud-dominance.md): By Paul Sandle and Yadarisa Shabong LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s media regulator on Thursday asked the country’s antitrust authority to investigate U.S. tech..
- [Analysis-When, not if, Europe copies Wall Street share trading reform](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-when-not-if-europe-copies-wall-street-share-trading-reform.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union, Britain and Switzerland have little choice but to copy Wall Street in speeding up share trading, though it..
- [Citigroup outlines layoff process, reassignments as overhaul takes shape](https://assetdigest.com/citigroup-outlines-layoff-process-reassignments-as-overhaul-takes-shape.md): By Lananh Nguyen, Saeed Azhar and Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK (Reuters) -Citigroup managers are reviewing staff rosters to determine by November who will stay in p..
- [Dollar, stocks slip amid still tight U.S. labor market](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-stocks-slip-amid-still-tight-u-s-labor-market.md): By Herbert Lash and Elizabeth Howcroft NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar eased and a gauge of global equities slipped on Thursday as investors grappled with..
- [‘Greedy beast’ of inflation not yet defeated, Bundesbank chief says](https://assetdigest.com/greedy-beast-of-inflation-not-yet-defeated-bundesbank-chief-says.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation is falling but the fight is not yet won and the high rate of underlying price growth remains worrisome, Bundesbank P..
- [Pound dips after weak UK construction data, BoE survey](https://assetdigest.com/pound-dips-after-weak-uk-construction-data-boe-survey.md): By Samuel Indy LONDON (Reuters) – The British pound dipped against the U.S. dollar and the euro on Thursday after data showed the biggest slump in UK const..
- [Alstom cash flow warning wipes $3 billion off train maker’s value](https://assetdigest.com/alstom-cash-flow-warning-wipes-3-billion-off-train-makers-value.md): (Reuters) -Alstom’s shares plunged by as much as 38% in Paris on Thursday after the French train maker slashed its full-year free cash flow target, raising co..
- [Jewellery retailer Pandora raises growth targets, shares jump](https://assetdigest.com/jewellery-retailer-pandora-raises-growth-targets-shares-jump.md): By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) -Jewellery retailer Pandora raised its growth targets on Thursday, saying investments in the brand and store network were paying ..
- [Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy bonanza looms large in Denmark](https://assetdigest.com/novo-nordisks-wegovy-bonanza-looms-large-in-denmark.md): By Maggie Fick COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The whirlwind success of weight-loss treatment Wegovy is providing a bonanza not just for its developer, Novo Nordisk, b..
- [Birkenstock the latest shoe IPO to drop in a tough market](https://assetdigest.com/birkenstock-the-latest-shoe-ipo-to-drop-in-a-tough-market.md): By Ananya Mariam Rajesh and Helen Reid (Reuters) – Sandal company Birkenstock needs to sell more clogs and boots and boost sales from its own website and bout..
- [UK new car sales rise about 20% in September, says industry body SMMT](https://assetdigest.com/uk-new-car-sales-rise-about-20-in-september-says-industry-body-smmt.md): (Reuters) – New car sales in Britain rose roughly 20% in September from a year earlier, driven largely by an increase in registrations by fleets, preliminary ..
- [UK PM Sunak offers billions for new links after scrapping HS2 northern leg](https://assetdigest.com/uk-pm-sunak-offers-billions-for-new-links-after-scrapping-hs2-northern-leg.md): By Alistair Smout and Sarah Young MANCHESTER (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancelled the northern leg of the costly HS2 high-speed rail proje..
- [Europe could become energy self-sufficient in $2 trillion push – study](https://assetdigest.com/europe-could-become-energy-self-sufficient-in-2-trillion-push-study.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Europe could wean itself off fossil fuels and create a self-sustainable energy sector by spending around 2 trillion euros ($2.1 trillion..
- [Can asset service drive the circular economy?](https://assetdigest.com/can-asset-service-drive-the-circular-economy.md): Mark Wilding is Vice President for Global Customer Transformation at ServiceMax. In the same month that the UK government backtracked on environmental target..
- [UK business downturn eases after inflation data, BoE pause – PMI](https://assetdigest.com/uk-business-downturn-eases-after-inflation-data-boe-pause-pmi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British services companies suffered a less severe downturn in September than first feared, reflecting a surprise fall in inflation and the ..
- [Euro zone economy likely contracted in Q3 amid waning demand](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-economy-likely-contracted-in-q3-amid-waning-demand.md): By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) – The euro zone economy probably shrank last quarter, according to a survey which showed demand fell in September at the fa..
- [Global bond rout deepens before receding on relief rally](https://assetdigest.com/global-bond-rout-deepens-before-receding-on-relief-rally.md): By Herbert Lash and Tom Wilson NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -A rout in government bond markets deepened on Wednesday with benchmark U.S. yields hitting fresh 16-ye..
- [ECB’s Centeno says rate cycle likely completed, inflation retreating](https://assetdigest.com/ecbs-centeno-says-rate-cycle-likely-completed-inflation-retreating.md): LISBON (Reuters) -The cycle of interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank has likely come to an end as inflation across the euro zone is retreating faster..
- [Factbox-Italy feels health sector pinch as Europe struggles post COVID-19](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-italy-feels-health-sector-pinch-as-europe-struggles-post-covid-19.md): ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s government has warned that a shortage of doctors and nurses in the national health service represents a “real emergency”. To he..
- [Euro zone Aug producer prices edge up month-on-month as expected, plunge year-on-year](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-aug-producer-prices-edge-up-month-on-month-as-expected-plunge-year-on-year.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone producer prices edged higher as expected month-on-month in August and plunged year-on-year on a sharp drop in energy prices, da..
- [Exxon Mobil to sell majority stake in Italy LNG terminal to BlackRock](https://assetdigest.com/exxon-mobil-to-sell-majority-stake-in-italy-lng-terminal-to-blackrock.md): By Sabrina Valle HOUSTON (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp chose BlackRock as the potential buyer for its majority stake in Italy’s main liquefied natural gas (L..
- [Central bank test lab develops global bitcoin mapping system](https://assetdigest.com/central-bank-test-lab-develops-global-bitcoin-mapping-system.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – A global central bank test lab has designed a prototype bitcoin monitoring system aimed at giving authorities a clearer pictu..
- [Russian car sales jump in September as Chinese brands expand market share](https://assetdigest.com/russian-car-sales-jump-in-september-as-chinese-brands-expand-market-share.md): (Reuters) – Car sales in Russia jumped by 148.6% year-on-year in September, continuing to rebound from a huge slump in 2022, analytical agency Autostat said o..
- [Sanofi to co-develop Teva Pharmaceutical’s Colitis, Crohn’s drug](https://assetdigest.com/sanofi-to-co-develop-teva-pharmaceuticals-colitis-crohns-drug.md): By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Teva Pharmaceutical Industries said on Wednesday it will collaborate with French drugmaker Sanofi to co-develop its tre..
- [Britain’s SSE sees weaker half-year profit on subdued renewables output](https://assetdigest.com/britains-sse-sees-weaker-half-year-profit-on-subdued-renewables-output.md): (Reuters) -British power generator and network operator SSE Plc on Wednesday said it expects to report half-year adjusted earnings of at least 30 pence per shar..
- [Britain’s Tesco upgrades outlook as inflation eases](https://assetdigest.com/britains-tesco-upgrades-outlook-as-inflation-eases.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Tesco, Britain’s biggest supermarket, upgraded its annual profit guidance on Wednesday as food inflation eased and shoppers snapped up both ..
- [Spotify Premium to include free access to audiobooks in UK, Australia](https://assetdigest.com/spotify-premium-to-include-free-access-to-audiobooks-in-uk-australia.md): (Reuters) – Spotify said on Tuesday that users of its premium services in the UK and Australia would now have 15 hours of free access to audiobooks a month, w..
- [Maximize Your Portfolio Diversity: Early-Stage Consumer Investing Insights from Springdale Ventures](https://assetdigest.com/maximize-your-portfolio-diversity-early-stage-consumer-investing-insights-from-springdale-ventures.md): Recently, the CPG industry came together in Philadelphia, PA for Natural Products Expo East, the East Coast’s leading marketplace for emerging natural and org..
- [UK’s Petrofac gets over $600 million carbon capture contract from ADNOC Gas](https://assetdigest.com/uks-petrofac-gets-over-600-million-carbon-capture-contract-from-adnoc-gas.md): (Reuters) -UK oil services firm Petrofac said on Tuesday it got a more than $600 million contract from ADNOC Gas for the Habshan carbon capture and storage (CCS..
- [Banks behind 70% jump in greenwashing incidents in 2023 -report](https://assetdigest.com/banks-behind-70-jump-in-greenwashing-incidents-in-2023-report.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The number of instances of greenwashing by banks and financial services companies around the world rose 70% in the past 12 months from the ..
- [Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to fund coral reef protection](https://assetdigest.com/countries-pledge-to-raise-12-billion-to-fund-coral-reef-protection.md): By David Stanway SINGAPORE (Reuters) – An alliance of nations said on Tuesday members would raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from threats such as poll..
- [UK’s Greggs shows resilience with quarterly sales rise](https://assetdigest.com/uks-greggs-shows-resilience-with-quarterly-sales-rise.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British baker and fast food chain Greggs kept its full-year outlook as underlying sales rose in the third quarter and it won market share, sho..
- [Rouble recovers slightly after slide past 100 vs dollar](https://assetdigest.com/rouble-recovers-slightly-after-slide-past-100-vs-dollar.md): (Reuters) -The Russian rouble weakened past the symbolic threshold of 100 to the dollar before recovering slightly in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by fo..
- [UK shop price inflation at lowest in a year – BRC](https://assetdigest.com/uk-shop-price-inflation-at-lowest-in-a-year-brc.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Prices in British store chains rose at the slowest pace in a year in September, according to industry data that adds to signs that the UK..
- [Visa launches $100 million venture fund for generative AI startups](https://assetdigest.com/visa-launches-100-million-venture-fund-for-generative-ai-startups.md): (Reuters) – Payments processor Visa on Monday launched a $100 million venture fund for generative artificial intelligence (AI) startups, joining a list of inv..
- [Oil tumbles 2% to 3-week low on strong dollar, profit taking](https://assetdigest.com/oil-tumbles-2-to-3-week-low-on-strong-dollar-profit-taking.md): By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices fell about 2% on Monday to a three-week low as a higher-priced Brent contract expired, the U.S. dollar strength..
- [Dollar climbs to near 150 vs yen after US shutdown avoided, data](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-climbs-to-near-150-vs-yen-after-us-shutdown-avoided-data.md): By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar index climbed on Monday, building on four straight weeks of gains after the U.S. government temporarily a..
- [Global stock index dips while bond yields, dollar climb](https://assetdigest.com/global-stock-index-dips-while-bond-yields-dollar-climb.md): By Sinéad Carew NEW YORK (Reuters) – MSCI’s global index of stocks kicked off fourth-quarter trading with a decline, while U.S. Treasury yields and the dol..
- [Oil pares gains ahead of Fed Reserve comments](https://assetdigest.com/oil-pares-gains-ahead-of-fed-reserve-comments.md): By Paul Carsten LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices pared gains after earlier climbing $1 on Monday, with questions around supply and global demand and ahead of com..
- [EU launches first phase of world’s first carbon border tariff](https://assetdigest.com/eu-launches-first-phase-of-worlds-first-carbon-border-tariff.md): By Philip Blenkinsop and Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union launched on Sunday the first phase of the world’s first system to impose CO2 em..
- [Tesla misses delivery estimates as factory upgrades curb production](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-misses-delivery-estimates-as-factory-upgrades-curb-production.md): (Reuters) -Tesla missed market estimates for third-quarter deliveries on Monday as planned upgrades at its factories forced production halts, sending its shares..
- [London stocks kick off Q4 lower as rising yields bite](https://assetdigest.com/london-stocks-kick-off-q4-lower-as-rising-yields-bite.md): By Johann M Cherian and Bansari Mayur Kamdar (Reuters) -London stocks gave up early gains and closed lower on Monday as rising yields pushed equities down, whil..
- [Germany’s Birkenstock targets over $9 billion valuation in US IPO](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-birkenstock-targets-over-9-billion-valuation-in-us-ipo.md): By Manya Saini (Reuters) -Birkenstock, the German premium footwear brand backed by private-equity firm L Catterton, said on Monday it is seeking a valuation of ..
- [France kicks off bird flu vaccination despite trade backlash risk](https://assetdigest.com/france-kicks-off-bird-flu-vaccination-despite-trade-backlash-risk.md): By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS (Reuters) -France began vaccinating ducks against bird flu on Monday to try and stem the virus that killed millions of birds worl..
- [Euro zone factory activity stuck in steep downturn in Sept – PMI](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-factory-activity-stuck-in-steep-downturn-in-sept-pmi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Euro zone manufacturing activity remained mired in a deep and broad-based downturn last month, according to a survey which showed on Monday..
- [STOXX 600 sinks to six-month low on higher bond yields](https://assetdigest.com/stoxx-600-sinks-to-six-month-low-on-higher-bond-yields.md): By Sruthi Shankar, Shristi Achar A and Siddarth S (Reuters) -European stocks kicked off the final quarter on a negative note as higher bond yields pressured equ..
- [Hungarian and US scientists win Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine discoveries](https://assetdigest.com/hungarian-and-us-scientists-win-nobel-for-covid-19-vaccine-discoveries.md): By Ludwig Burger and Niklas Pollard STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman, who met in line for a photocopier ..
- [Environmental groups file complaint against France’s TotalEnergies over climate impact](https://assetdigest.com/environmental-groups-file-complaint-against-frances-totalenergies-over-climate-impact.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Four environmental organisations have started legal action against France’s largest energy company TotalEnergies over the impact of the gr..
- [Top central banks’ rate hike push fizzles out in September, EM parts ways](https://assetdigest.com/top-central-banks-rate-hike-push-fizzles-out-in-september-em-parts-ways.md): By Karin Strohecker and Sumanta Sen LONDON (Reuters) – Central banks across major developed economies delivered what looked like a last gasp set of rate hikes..
- [How to build a mining rig](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-build-a-mining-rig.md): Cryptocurrency mining has become a popular and lucrative endeavor in the world of digital assets. While the concept of mining might conjure images of individual..
- [Italy’s Enel sells 50% of its Australia green business to INPEX](https://assetdigest.com/italys-enel-sells-50-of-its-australia-green-business-to-inpex.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Enel said on Friday it has finalised the sale of 50% of the two entities owning the group’s renewable activities in Australia to..
- [Cellnex sells stake in units in Sweden, Denmark for $772 million to Stonepeak](https://assetdigest.com/cellnex-sells-stake-in-units-in-sweden-denmark-for-772-million-to-stonepeak.md): MADRID (Reuters), it – Spanish mobile phone tower operator Cellnex said on Friday it sold a 49% stake in its Swedish and Danish units to infrastructure invest..
- [Nobel Peace Prize could honour Indigenous, women or green activists](https://assetdigest.com/nobel-peace-prize-could-honour-indigenous-women-or-green-activists.md): By Gwladys Fouche and Ilze Filks OSLO/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian dissident Alexei Navalny are among favourites ..
- [Heavy winter sweaters, coats pile up at stores as warm weather threatens holiday shopping season](https://assetdigest.com/heavy-winter-sweaters-coats-pile-up-at-stores-as-warm-weather-threatens-holiday-shopping-season.md): By Ananya Mariam Rajesh (Reuters) – Unseasonably warm autumn weather from the United States to Europe is denting sales of heavy sweaters and coats as the crit..
- [Meta’s new AI assistant trained on public Facebook and Instagram posts](https://assetdigest.com/metas-new-ai-assistant-trained-on-public-facebook-and-instagram-posts.md): By Katie Paul MENLO PARK, California (Reuters) -Meta Platforms used public Facebook and Instagram posts to train parts of its new Meta AI virtual assistant, but..
- [UK business confidence slips in September: Lloyds Bank](https://assetdigest.com/uk-business-confidence-slips-in-september-lloyds-bank.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British business confidence declined in September as optimism about the economic outlook faded, a survey showed on Friday, adding to signs ..
- [Exclusive-Travelex owners considering sale of company –sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-travelex-owners-considering-sale-of-company-sources.md): By Amy-Jo Crowley and Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro LONDON (Reuters) – Travelex’s owners are exploring a sale of the British currency exchange, which fell into admin..
- [What is blockchain technology and how does it work](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-blockchain-technology-and-how-does-it-work.md): Blockchain technology has revolutionized the world of digital transactions and information management. It is a decentralized ledger system that ensures trans..
- [Oil jumps 3% as steep US crude stocks draw adds to supply concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-jumps-3-as-steep-us-crude-stocks-draw-adds-to-supply-concerns.md): By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices surged 3% on Wednesday, after U.S. crude stocks fell more than expected, adding to worries of tight global su..
- [Sizes of European government debt trades halve in 2023-ICMA](https://assetdigest.com/sizes-of-european-government-debt-trades-halve-in-2023-icma.md): By Yoruk Bahceli (Reuters) – Investors are having to put on much smaller trades more frequently in Europe’s government bond markets this year, trade body IC..
- [Meta’s new Quest headset to start shipping on Oct 10 -Zuckerberg](https://assetdigest.com/metas-new-quest-headset-to-start-shipping-on-oct-10-zuckerberg.md): By Katie Paul and Anna Tong MENLO PARK, California (Reuters) -Meta Platforms’ newest Quest mixed-reality headset will start shipping on Oct. 10, Chief Executi..
- [Shopify invests in wholesale platform Faire](https://assetdigest.com/shopify-invests-in-wholesale-platform-faire.md): LONDON (Reuters) – E-commerce giant Shopify is investing in wholesale platform Faire, the companies said on Wednesday, in a global deal that would see the sta..
- [Bank of England delays final Basel bank capital rules to July 2025](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-delays-final-basel-bank-capital-rules-to-july-2025.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England on Wednesday said it would delay by six months to July 2025 its roll out of the final leg of international bank capital..
- [Germany halts e-cars solar subsidy programme amid high demand](https://assetdigest.com/germany-halts-e-cars-solar-subsidy-programme-amid-high-demand.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s state-owned KfW bank on Wednesday said it had halted a new subsidy programme for charging electric vehicles with solar power at..
- [UK’s Hiscox to sell Singapore and Thailand insurance business](https://assetdigest.com/uks-hiscox-to-sell-singapore-and-thailand-insurance-business.md): (Reuters) – British insurer Hiscox said on Wednesday it has agreed to sell DirectAsia, its motor insurance business in Singapore and Thailand, to Ignite Thail..
- [Germany bans neo-Nazi group, raids members’ homes](https://assetdigest.com/germany-bans-neo-nazi-group-raids-members-homes.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German authorities raided dozens of locations nationwide on Wednesday after interior minister Nancy Faeser banned a right-wing extremist gr..
- [Dollar scales 10-month top as rate jitters persist](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-scales-10-month-top-as-rate-jitters-persist.md): By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar rose to a 10-month high against its major peers on Wednesday, toppling the euro and sterling to 6-month lows and p..
- [Merchants want lower fees, need Amazon’s ads as US FTC files suit](https://assetdigest.com/merchants-want-lower-fees-need-amazons-ads-as-us-ftc-files-suit.md): By Arriana McLymore RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) – Merchants who sell on Amazon.com want the online retailer to cut back on fees while some also worry th..
- [Bank of England to leave rates on hold through mid-2024, cut in Q3: Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-to-leave-rates-on-hold-through-mid-2024-cut-in-q3-reuters-poll.md): By Shaloo Shrivastava BENGALURU (Reuters) – The Bank of England has concluded its tightening cycle and will likely keep the Bank Rate at 5.25% until at least ..
- [French shoppers buy fewer tampons, less detergent as prices surge](https://assetdigest.com/french-shoppers-buy-fewer-tampons-less-detergent-as-prices-surge.md): By Richa Naidu and Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – French consumers are buying fewer personal hygiene and household products, sacrificing tampons and laundry de..
- [Shutdown showdown in US Congress: Time running short to fund government](https://assetdigest.com/shutdown-showdown-in-us-congress-time-running-short-to-fund-government.md): By David Morgan and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House and Senate on Tuesday plan to take sharply divergent paths in a high-stakes spending b..
- [Three-quarters of firms globally are not ready for new ESG rules, KPMG finds](https://assetdigest.com/three-quarters-of-firms-globally-are-not-ready-for-new-esg-rules-kpmg-finds.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Three-quarters of companies globally are not ready to have their environmental, social and governance (ESG) data audited externally months ..
- [Equities fall as U.S. Treasury yields, dollar stay elevated](https://assetdigest.com/equities-fall-as-u-s-treasury-yields-dollar-stay-elevated.md): By Sinéad Carew NEW YORK (Reuters) – Equities around the world were lower on Tuesday in a choppy trading session as Treasury yields stayed close to 2007 leve..
- [UK home secretary warns uncontrolled migration poses ‘existential challenge’](https://assetdigest.com/uk-home-secretary-warns-uncontrolled-migration-poses-existential-challenge.md): By Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman warned on Tuesday uncontrolled migration poses an “existential challenge” ..
- [French retailers E-Leclerc and Carrefour say they will sell fuel at cost](https://assetdigest.com/french-retailers-e-leclerc-and-carrefour-say-they-will-sell-fuel-at-cost.md): By Blandine Henault and Forrest Crellin PARIS (Reuters) -France’s two largest food retailers, E-Leclerc and Carrefour, said on Tuesday that they would heed th..
- [Exclusive-Cinven bought Eurovita bonds from GIC, others to help liquidation-source](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-cinven-bought-eurovita-bonds-from-gic-others-to-help-liquidation-source.md): By Valentina Za and Emilio Parodi MILAN (Reuters) – Private equity firm Cinven has agreed to buy back 160 million euros ($170 million) of debt sold by its ins..
- [What is the Federal Reserve system](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-the-federal-reserve-system.md): The Federal Reserve system, often simply referred to as the Federal Reserve or the fed, is the central banking system of the united states. It plays a pivotal r..
- [Novartis confirms Sandoz spin-off for October 4, 2023](https://assetdigest.com/novartis-confirms-sandoz-spin-off-for-october-4-2023.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Novartis on Monday confirmed its plans for a 100% spin-off of the Sandoz business on Oct. 4 after shareholders gave their approval earlier ..
- [Lego abandons effort to make oil-free bricks – FT](https://assetdigest.com/lego-abandons-effort-to-make-oil-free-bricks-ft.md): (Reuters) – Danish Toymaker Lego has abandoned its effort to ditch oil-based plastics from its bricks after finding that its new material led to higher carbon..
- [Macron wants fuel industry to sell at cost price](https://assetdigest.com/macron-wants-fuel-industry-to-sell-at-cost-price.md): PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday the government would ask the fuel industry to sell at cost price and would grant 100 euros (..
- [Safran CEO sees supply chain pressure through 2024](https://assetdigest.com/safran-ceo-sees-supply-chain-pressure-through-2024.md): PARIS (Reuters) -Global aerospace supply chains will remain under pressure throughout 2024, Safran CEO Olivier Andries said on Friday. “We remain in a difficu..
- [UK’s Mothercare says it expects to complete refinancing shortly](https://assetdigest.com/uks-mothercare-says-it-expects-to-complete-refinancing-shortly.md): (Reuters) -Mothercare expects to complete a refinancing shortly and will remain in discussions with stakeholders and financing partners to ensure adequate finan..
- [France’s Eramet and Suez pick Dunkirk for EV battery recycling](https://assetdigest.com/frances-eramet-and-suez-pick-dunkirk-for-ev-battery-recycling.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Eramet and Suez have chosen Dunkirk as the location for a planned electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling facility as the partners look to t..
- [Analysis-A year after budget crisis, UK debt faces fresh pensions headwind](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-a-year-after-budget-crisis-uk-debt-faces-fresh-pensions-headwind.md): By Yoruk Bahceli and Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s pensions industry, Europe’s biggest, is posing a new challenge to the country’s 2 trillio..
- [Warner Bros to expand British studios’ production capacity by over 50%](https://assetdigest.com/warner-bros-to-expand-british-studios-production-capacity-by-over-50.md): By David Lawder (Reuters) -Warner Bros Discovery on Thursday said it planned to expand production capacity at its Leavesden studios near London by more than 50%..
- [Irish consumer sentiment drops to six-month low, survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/irish-consumer-sentiment-drops-to-six-month-low-survey-shows.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – Irish consumer sentiment slumped to a six-month low in September, a survey showed on Friday, pointing to an increase in interest rates and ..
- [UK’s Hunt says unclear when taxes can be cut amid interest cost pressure](https://assetdigest.com/uks-hunt-says-unclear-when-taxes-can-be-cut-amid-interest-cost-pressure.md): By David Lawder (Reuters) -British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday that higher long term interest rates were pressuring the budget and it was “a..
- [Russia temporarily bans fuel exports to most countries in response to shortages](https://assetdigest.com/russia-temporarily-bans-fuel-exports-to-most-countries-in-response-to-shortages.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia has temporarily banned exports of gasoline and diesel to all countries outside a circle of four ex-Soviet states with immediate effect ..
- [Dividend stocks for passive income](https://assetdigest.com/dividend-stocks-for-passive-income.md): In an era where financial independence and stability are paramount, seeking passive income streams has become a strategic move for investors. Among the myria..
- [More than a fifth of cars sold in EU in August were full EVs – ACEA](https://assetdigest.com/more-than-a-fifth-of-cars-sold-in-eu-in-august-were-full-evs-acea.md): By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – Just over one in five new cars sold in the European Union in August was fully electric, as sales of zero-emission models more..
- [Oil falls ahead of Fed rate policy announcement](https://assetdigest.com/oil-falls-ahead-of-fed-rate-policy-announcement.md): By Yuka Obayashi and Emily Chow TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices retreated further from 10-month highs on Wednesday ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest..
- [King Charles heads to France for three-day state visit](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-heads-to-france-for-three-day-state-visit.md): By Elizabeth Pineau and Michael Holden PARIS (Reuters) – King Charles will arrive in France on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, during which he and Pres..
- [UK PM Sunak to announce more ‘proportionate’ climate response](https://assetdigest.com/uk-pm-sunak-to-announce-more-proportionate-climate-response.md): By Elizabeth Piper and William James LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will give a speech this week in which he is expected to delay some of ..
- [Musk’s Neuralink to start human trial of brain implant for paralysis patients](https://assetdigest.com/musks-neuralink-to-start-human-trial-of-brain-implant-for-paralysis-patients.md): (Reuters) -Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday it has received approval from an independent review board to begi..
- [Novo Nordisk contracts South Africa’s Aspen to produce insulin for African nations](https://assetdigest.com/novo-nordisk-contracts-south-africas-aspen-to-produce-insulin-for-african-nations.md): By Maggie Fick LONDON (Reuters) – Novo Nordisk has contracted Aspen Pharmacare to produce human insulin on its behalf in South Africa for export to African co..
- [B&Q owner Kingfisher cuts profit forecast as Poland, France drag](https://assetdigest.com/bq-owner-kingfisher-cuts-profit-forecast-as-poland-france-drag.md): By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -European home improvement retailer Kingfisher downgraded its annual profit forecast by 7% on Tuesday, after a drop in sales in ..
- [UK’s Hargreaves Lansdown bets on increased savings to sustain growth](https://assetdigest.com/uks-hargreaves-lansdown-bets-on-increased-savings-to-sustain-growth.md): By Khushi Mandowara (Reuters) -Hargreaves Lansdown is betting on savers to fuel growth despite subdued investment and trading activity in the current financial ..
- [Tour operator TUI confirms full-year outlook on back of strong bookings](https://assetdigest.com/tour-operator-tui-confirms-full-year-outlook-on-back-of-strong-bookings.md): By Joanna Plucinska LONDON (Reuters) -Tour group TUI on Tuesday confirmed its full-year outlook for the 2023 financial year, citing strong bookings in the summe..
- [Sabato De Sarno to hit Milan catwalk on Friday with high stakes Gucci debut](https://assetdigest.com/sabato-de-sarno-to-hit-milan-catwalk-on-friday-with-high-stakes-gucci-debut.md): By Mimosa Spencer and Elisa Anzolin MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) – Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno takes to the runway in Milan on Friday, in a high-stakes d..
- [Societe Generale vision falls flat as Europe’s banks falter](https://assetdigest.com/societe-generale-vision-falls-flat-as-europes-banks-falter.md): By John O’Donnell and Mathieu Rosemain LONDON/DUBLIN (Reuters) -Societe Generale’s much-hyped new strategy plans were given a thumbs down by investors on Mo..
- [Santander creates two new global businesses for retail, consumer areas](https://assetdigest.com/santander-creates-two-new-global-businesses-for-retail-consumer-areas.md): By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s Santander is consolidating its retail, commercial and consumer activities across all markets under two new global b..
- [Italy relies on GDP revisions to limit 2023 deficit rise -sources](https://assetdigest.com/italy-relies-on-gdp-revisions-to-limit-2023-deficit-rise-sources.md): By Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) – Italy hopes upcoming revisions to GDP growth data for 2020-22 will limit what could otherwise be a strong o..
- [ECB to tackle excess liquidity in next stage of inflation fight -sources](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-to-tackle-excess-liquidity-in-next-stage-of-inflation-fight-sources.md): By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) -European Central Bank policymakers want to soon start discussing how to tackle the multi-trillion-eu..
- [King Charles and France’s Macron hope to build on personal bond post-Brexit](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-and-frances-macron-hope-to-build-on-personal-bond-post-brexit.md): By Michel Rose, Elizabeth Pineau and Michael Holden PARIS (Reuters) -After flames engulfed France’s Notre-Dame cathedral in 2019, Britain’s future King Char..
- [EU reticent to postpone Brexit tariffs on EVs, says UK auto body](https://assetdigest.com/eu-reticent-to-postpone-brexit-tariffs-on-evs-says-uk-auto-body.md): By Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union is reticent about agreeing to Britain’s plea to postpone looming tariffs on the sale of electric v..
- [Dollar steady as week of key central bank decisions kicks off](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-steady-as-week-of-key-central-bank-decisions-kicks-off.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar held steady against a basket of currencies on Monday, hovering near a six-month high as traders looked ..
- [Britain hands $621 million to Tata Steel, 3,000 jobs could go](https://assetdigest.com/britain-hands-621-million-to-tata-steel-3000-jobs-could-go.md): By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is to pump 500 million pounds ($621 million) into Tata Steel to decarbonise its Welsh site, in a deal aimed at securing..
- [Italy’s Edison inaugurates power station partly funded by citizens](https://assetdigest.com/italys-edison-inaugurates-power-station-partly-funded-by-citizens.md): QUASSOLO, Italy (Reuters) – Italian utility Edison on Friday inaugurated a new hydroelectric power station partly financed by the local community and its wide..
- [ECB’s Lagarde: rate cut not on the agenda](https://assetdigest.com/ecbs-lagarde-rate-cut-not-on-the-agenda.md): SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELLA (Reuters) – An interest rate cut is not on the European Central Bank’s agenda, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Friday, pushi..
- [Apple to update iPhone 12 software in France to settle radiation row](https://assetdigest.com/apple-to-update-iphone-12-software-in-france-to-settle-radiation-row.md): By Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) – Apple said on Friday it would issue a software update for iPhone 12 users in France to settle a row with regulators that..
- [Bootmaker Dr Martens to offer repairs in sustainability step](https://assetdigest.com/bootmaker-dr-martens-to-offer-repairs-in-sustainability-step.md): By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) -Dr Martens plans to launch a shoe repair service in Britain next month as it seeks to polish its sustainability credentials, enc..
- [China to manage monkeypox as disease on par with COVID-19](https://assetdigest.com/china-to-manage-monkeypox-as-disease-on-par-with-covid-19.md): BEIJING (Reuters) -China plans to manage monkeypox in the same way it handles infectious diseases such as COVID-19 starting from Sept. 20, health authorities sa..
- [SAP’s India arm eyes more patents, jobs amid AI push](https://assetdigest.com/saps-india-arm-eyes-more-patents-jobs-amid-ai-push.md): By Hritam Mukherjee and Navamya Ganesh Acharya BENGALURU (Reuters) -SAP SE’s Indian arm hopes to double its share of the German software giant’s patents and..
- [No Kuehne counter offer on table for Hamburg port operator – authority](https://assetdigest.com/no-kuehne-counter-offer-on-table-for-hamburg-port-operator-authority.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – The city of Hamburg’s economy authority said there was no counter offer on the table from billionaire logistics investor Klaus-Michael Ku..
- [Britain sees 14% annual rise in missed direct debit payments](https://assetdigest.com/britain-sees-14-annual-rise-in-missed-direct-debit-payments.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain reported an annual rise of 14% in missed bill payments last month for their second highest rate on record, figure..
- [UK’s IG Group ekes out revenue rise from interest income, U.S. trading](https://assetdigest.com/uks-ig-group-ekes-out-revenue-rise-from-interest-income-u-s-trading.md): (Reuters) – British online trading platform IG Group on Thursday reported a marginal rise in its first-quarter revenue after a big boost from net interest inc..
- [British retailer John Lewis says turnaround delayed by two years](https://assetdigest.com/british-retailer-john-lewis-says-turnaround-delayed-by-two-years.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -John Lewis Partnership’s turnaround will take two years longer than planned and cost more money, the British retailer warned ..
- [Swedish inflation slows in August; Riksbank still expected to hike next week](https://assetdigest.com/swedish-inflation-slows-in-august-riksbank-still-expected-to-hike-next-week.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The pace of headline Swedish inflation slowed more than expected in August, official data showed on Thursday, but analysts believe it wi..
- [Thyssenkrupp creates green tech division, launches performance programme](https://assetdigest.com/thyssenkrupp-creates-green-tech-division-launches-performance-programme.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Thyssenkrupp on Thursday unveiled plans to bundle its businesses with a green technology angle in one segment and launched a performance..
- [New Zealand’s National Party looks to cement lead 30 days out from election](https://assetdigest.com/new-zealands-national-party-looks-to-cement-lead-30-days-out-from-election.md): By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Thirty days out from New Zealand’s general election, recent polls show the opposition party National cementing its le..
- [Carrefour sticks price warnings on food to shame suppliers](https://assetdigest.com/carrefour-sticks-price-warnings-on-food-to-shame-suppliers.md): By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) – French supermarket chain Carrefour has slapped price warnings on products from Lindt chocolates to Lipton Ice Tea to pr..
- [OpenAI launches office in Dublin with nine job listings](https://assetdigest.com/openai-launches-office-in-dublin-with-nine-job-listings.md): By Anna Tong (Reuters) -Artificial intelligence leader OpenAI is opening an office in Dublin, the Microsoft-backed company said Thursday. It is the company’s ..
- [Exor to buy back 1 billion euro own shares, starts with 750 million tender offer on Thursday](https://assetdigest.com/exor-to-buy-back-1-billion-euro-own-shares-starts-with-750-million-tender-offer-on-thursday.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Exor has approved a new share buyback program for up to one billion euros ($1.07 billion), with an initial tender for 750 million euros, the..
- [SoftBank’s Arm valued at $54.5 billion in year’s biggest IPO](https://assetdigest.com/softbanks-arm-valued-at-54-5-billion-in-years-biggest-ipo.md): By Echo Wang and Anirban Sen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Chip designer Arm Holdings Plc secured a $54.5 billion valuation in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) o..
- [Goldman, J.P.Morgan cut UK’s 2023 growth forecast](https://assetdigest.com/goldman-j-p-morgan-cut-uks-2023-growth-forecast.md): (Reuters) -Goldman Sachs and J.P.Morgan on Wednesday cut their full-year growth forecast for the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP), citing an unexpectedly sha..
- [ABB invests $280 million in new robotics factory in Sweden](https://assetdigest.com/abb-invests-280-million-in-new-robotics-factory-in-sweden.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – ABB is spending $280 million on a new robotics factory in Sweden, the Swiss engineering and technology group said on Wednesday, to meet gro..
- [Aviva to sell Singlife joint venture stake for $1 billion](https://assetdigest.com/aviva-to-sell-singlife-joint-venture-stake-for-1-billion.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) -Aviva is quitting its Singlife joint venture, selling its 25.9% stake in Singapore Life Holdings and two debt instrument..
- [Sterling drops after UK economy contracts by more than expected](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-drops-after-uk-economy-contracts-by-more-than-expected.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British pound declined against the dollar and euro on Wednesday after data showed British economic output contracted by more than expec..
- [Zara owner Inditex’s H1 profit climbs as it eyes growth through stable prices](https://assetdigest.com/zara-owner-inditexs-h1-profit-climbs-as-it-eyes-growth-through-stable-prices.md): MADRID (Reuters) -Zara owner Inditex reported on Wednesday a jump of 40% in profit for the six months to July amid higher sales compared to a year ago, even as ..
- [Oil near 10-month peak on supply tightness, US inflation data awaits](https://assetdigest.com/oil-near-10-month-peak-on-supply-tightness-us-inflation-data-awaits.md): By Yuka Obayashi and Muyu Xu (Reuters) -Oil rose on Wednesday, firming its ground near a 10-month peak reached during trading a day earlier, as the market balan..
- [EY to create 1,000 jobs in N. Ireland, kicking off investment conference](https://assetdigest.com/ey-to-create-1000-jobs-in-n-ireland-kicking-off-investment-conference.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Professional services firm EY will create 1,000 jobs in Northern Ireland over the next five years, the British government announced on Wedn..
- [Boeing deliveries decrease in August as it wrestles with manufacturing defect](https://assetdigest.com/boeing-deliveries-decrease-in-august-as-it-wrestles-with-manufacturing-defect.md): By Valerie Insinna WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Boeing delivered 35 planes in August, its lowest number since April, as it struggles with time-consuming work needed..
- [Nothing to toast as Italy loses wine-making leadership to France](https://assetdigest.com/nothing-to-toast-as-italy-loses-wine-making-leadership-to-france.md): ROME (Reuters) – Wine output in Italy looks set to fall 12% this year to below 44 million hectolitres after extreme weather and fungal diseases severely hit v..
- [UK, Japanese, Italian partners agree next steps for fighter jet](https://assetdigest.com/uk-japanese-italian-partners-agree-next-steps-for-fighter-jet.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s BAE Systems, Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Italy’s Leonardo have agreed the next steps to deliver the concept ph..
- [FTSE 100 rises on peak rate bets; Smurfit Kappa slumps on WestRock deal](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-rises-on-peak-rate-bets-smurfit-kappa-slumps-on-westrock-deal.md): (Reuters) – UK’s FTSE 100 index inched higher on Tuesday after labour data signalled that the Bank of England might be nearing the end of its interest rate ..
- [UK jobless rate rises but wage growth points to another rate hike](https://assetdigest.com/uk-jobless-rate-rises-but-wage-growth-points-to-another-rate-hike.md): By Andy Bruce and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s labour market showed more signs of cooling in the three months through July, even as data showing..
- [Russian plane with 159 aboard makes emergency landing in Novosibirsk region – agencies](https://assetdigest.com/russian-plane-with-159-aboard-makes-emergency-landing-in-novosibirsk-region-agencies.md): (Reuters) – Russia’s Ural Airlines plane with 159 people aboard and flying from Sochi to Omsk made an emergency landing in western Siberia’s Novosibirsk r..
- [Asian stocks steady, Japan, China central banks interrupt dollar’s ascent](https://assetdigest.com/asian-stocks-steady-japan-china-central-banks-interrupt-dollars-ascent.md): By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stock markets edged up on Tuesday while comments from central banks in China and Japan interrupted the dollar’s..
- [Brent holds above $90; traders eye U.S., European interest rates as guide to demand](https://assetdigest.com/brent-holds-above-90-traders-eye-u-s-european-interest-rates-as-guide-to-demand.md): By Stephanie Kelly and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Brent crude futures held above $90 a barrel on Tuesday, while investors awaited macroeconomic data that ..
- [BoE’s Mann says better to err towards over-tightening rates](https://assetdigest.com/boes-mann-says-better-to-err-towards-over-tightening-rates.md): By Andy Bruce and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said on Monday that it was too soon for the BoE to stop raising in..
- [Global companies to hike security spending as threats rise – survey](https://assetdigest.com/global-companies-to-hike-security-spending-as-threats-rise-survey.md): By Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) – Almost half of security chiefs at the world’s biggest companies expect to increase their budgets significantly in the next..
- [Ripe for change? Activist investors eye food, consumer goods firms](https://assetdigest.com/ripe-for-change-activist-investors-eye-food-consumer-goods-firms.md): LONDON (Reuters) – In early 2021, investment management firm Artisan Partners sent an open letter to an incoming member of Danone’s board, saying it had bui..
- [AstraZeneca shares fall 4% to 7-1/2 week low](https://assetdigest.com/astrazeneca-shares-fall-4-to-7-1-2-week-low.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Shares in London-listed drugmaker AstraZeneca fell more than 4% on Monday, sliding to their lowest since July 19. Three analysts and one Astra..
- [BMW to invest $750 million in UK plants to take Mini fully electric](https://assetdigest.com/bmw-to-invest-750-million-in-uk-plants-to-take-mini-fully-electric.md): By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) -BMW said on Monday it will invest 600 million pounds ($750 million) in its UK plants to take its Mini brand all-electric by 2030..
- [All of UK retailer Wilko’s stores to shut, risking 12,500 jobs](https://assetdigest.com/all-of-uk-retailer-wilkos-stores-to-shut-risking-12500-jobs.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Failed retailer Wilko will disappear from British high streets next month, as its entire chain of 400 homeware stores close, with the likely l..
- [Passive income investments](https://assetdigest.com/passive-income-investments.md): In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, securing a stable and diversified income stream has become a paramount goal for individuals seeking financial..
- [England confirms 34 COVID cases linked to highly mutated variant – UKSHA](https://assetdigest.com/england-confirms-34-covid-cases-linked-to-highly-mutated-variant-uksha.md): (Reuters) – UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA) said on Friday that 34 COVID-19 cases linked to the highly mutated variant BA.2.86 had been identified in Englan..
- [G20 chair India says leaders’ statement almost ready](https://assetdigest.com/g20-chair-india-says-leaders-statement-almost-ready.md): NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The G20 leaders’ communique is almost ready to be presented to those attending the weekend summit of the group, India’s G20 sherpa s..
- [Italy, France agree to postpone closure of Mont Blanc tunnel by a year](https://assetdigest.com/italy-france-agree-to-postpone-closure-of-mont-blanc-tunnel-by-a-year.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Key maintenance works on the Mont Blanc tunnel between Italy and France have been postponed until September next year, Italy’s transport m..
- [As deadly Greek rainstorm ebbs, a trail of devastation emerges](https://assetdigest.com/as-deadly-greek-rainstorm-ebbs-a-trail-of-devastation-emerges.md): By Angeliki Koutantou and Louisa Gouliamaki KARDITSA, Greece (Reuters) -Hundreds of people were stranded without food or water for a third day in Greece after a..
- [London-listed SPAC moves closer to launch of Lloyd’s insurance vehicle](https://assetdigest.com/london-listed-spac-moves-closer-to-launch-of-lloyds-insurance-vehicle.md): LONDON (Reuters) – A London-listed special purpose acquisition company has moved closer to launching a vehicle designed to give investors access to the Lloyd..
- [German inflation eases to 6.4% in August](https://assetdigest.com/german-inflation-eases-to-6-4-in-august.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German inflation eased in August to 6.4%, the federal statistics office said on Friday, confirming preliminary data. German consumer prices..
- [How to Get a Personal Loan with Bad Credit](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-get-a-personal-loan-with-bad-credit.md): Personal loans play a vital role in addressing financial needs, offering a lifeline during emergencies, consolidating debt, or pursuing opportunities. Howeve..
- [Gazprom’s board to consider buying shares](https://assetdigest.com/gazproms-board-to-consider-buying-shares.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – The board of Russian natural gas giant Gazprom said on Tuesday that it will consider buying shares of the company at a meeting scheduled fo..
- [Tonix’s long COVID drug fails to meet mid-stage trial goal](https://assetdigest.com/tonixs-long-covid-drug-fails-to-meet-mid-stage-trial-goal.md): (Reuters) – Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp said on Tuesday its experimental drug failed to meet the primary goal in a mid-stage study for management of wi..
- [Exclusive-Shell, Trinidad weigh Venezuela’s natural gas investment demands](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-shell-trinidad-weigh-venezuelas-natural-gas-investment-demands.md): By Curtis Williams and Marianna Parraga HOUSTON (Reuters) – Shell and Trinidad and Tobago’s National Gas Company (NGC) are close to agreeing to credit Venez..
- [Euro zone producer prices drop for seventh month in July](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-producer-prices-drop-for-seventh-month-in-july.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone producer prices fell for a seventh consecutive month in July, data showed on Tuesday, with figures sharply lower than a year ea..
- [UK investors’ stocks sell-off accelerates, ESG ‘boom ends’ – Calastone](https://assetdigest.com/uk-investors-stocks-sell-off-accelerates-esg-boom-ends-calastone.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Investors in Britain dumped both stocks and bonds in August as they continued to opt for the safety of cash and money-market funds, accordi..
- [Vodafone teams up with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to extend 5G reach](https://assetdigest.com/vodafone-teams-up-with-amazons-project-kuiper-to-extend-5g-reach.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Vodafone plans to work with Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite constellation Project Kuiper to extend the reach of its 4G and 5G telecoms..
- [Equipment rental firm Ashtead lowers UK rental revenue outlook, shares fall](https://assetdigest.com/equipment-rental-firm-ashtead-lowers-uk-rental-revenue-outlook-shares-fall.md): (Reuters) -British equipment rental firm Ashtead Group on Tuesday lowered its annual UK rental revenue growth forecast to 6%-9% from 10% to 13% citing softening..
- [Russian services activity grows in Aug at fastest rate in five months -PMI](https://assetdigest.com/russian-services-activity-grows-in-aug-at-fastest-rate-in-five-months-pmi.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – Activity in Russia’s services sector grew at the fastest rate in five months in August as the sharpest rise in new orders since July 2020..
- [ECB chief economist says easing inflation welcome but must continue](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-chief-economist-says-easing-inflation-welcome-but-must-continue.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – An easing in goods and services inflation in flash data last week is welcome but needs to continue, European Central Bank Chief Economist P..
- [UK August new car registrations up more than 20%- SMMT](https://assetdigest.com/uk-august-new-car-registrations-up-more-than-20-smmt.md): (Reuters) – New car registrations in Britain rose for the 13th consecutive month in August, rising more than 20% from a year earlier, preliminary industry dat..
- [L’Occitane’s billionaire owner decides against deal to take company private](https://assetdigest.com/loccitanes-billionaire-owner-decides-against-deal-to-take-company-private.md): By Rishav Chatterjee (Reuters) – Hong Kong-listed skincare specialist L’Occitane International SA said on Monday its controlling shareholder had decided aga..
- [Hundreds more UK school buildings could be crumbling, says minister](https://assetdigest.com/hundreds-more-uk-school-buildings-could-be-crumbling-says-minister.md): By Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) -Hundreds more school buildings in England might be crumbling and unsafe, Britain’s Education Secretary Gillian Keegan sa..
- [Factbox-What is the G20 and what are the key issues for the 2023 summit?](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-what-is-the-g20-and-what-are-the-key-issues-for-the-2023-summit.md): NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Leaders of the world’s richest and most powerful countries will attend the two-day G20 Summit in India’s capital New Delhi starting ..
- [Taiwan to restore power after Typhoon Haikui batters island](https://assetdigest.com/taiwan-to-restore-power-after-typhoon-haikui-batters-island.md): TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan expects to restore power supply by late on Monday to thousands of homes cut off by Typhoon Haikui in the island’s south and east, whe..
- [Sustainability takes back seat in auto industry sourcing decisions – survey](https://assetdigest.com/sustainability-takes-back-seat-in-auto-industry-sourcing-decisions-survey.md): By Victoria Waldersee BERLIN (Reuters) – Automakers and suppliers are deprioritising sustainability initiatives in their sourcing policies and focusing on low..
- [Novo Nordisk launches weight-loss drug Wegovy in Britain](https://assetdigest.com/novo-nordisk-launches-weight-loss-drug-wegovy-in-britain.md): By Maggie Fick LONDON (Reuters) -Novo Nordisk launched its weight-loss injection Wegovy in Britain on Monday, its second debut in Europe in just over a month as..
- [Bosch expects sales in core mobility division to grow 10% in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/bosch-expects-sales-in-core-mobility-division-to-grow-10-in-2023.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Bosch, the world’s top automotive supplier, expects sales at its mobility business division to grow by 10% this year, the group said a..
- [Nestle divests peanut allergy business Palforzia](https://assetdigest.com/nestle-divests-peanut-allergy-business-palforzia.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Nestle has divested its peanut allergy treatment business Palforzia, the Swiss food company said on Monday, following its strategic review ..
- [Oil inches higher on OPEC+ supply cut expectations](https://assetdigest.com/oil-inches-higher-on-opec-supply-cut-expectations.md): By Mohi Narayan NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Oil prices edged higher on Monday, supported by expectations that major producers will keep supplies tight, and growing ..
- [Mercedes boss: EV costs will remain higher for foreseeable future](https://assetdigest.com/mercedes-boss-ev-costs-will-remain-higher-for-foreseeable-future.md): MUNICH (Reuters) – The variable costs for producing electric vehicles will remain higher compared to combustion engine models for the foreseeable future, the ..
- [Czech Finance Ministry proposes 2024 state budget with $11.3 billion deficit](https://assetdigest.com/czech-finance-ministry-proposes-2024-state-budget-with-11-3-billion-deficit.md): PRAGUE (Reuters) – The Czech Finance Ministry has proposed a 2024 central state budget with a 252 billion crown ($11.36 billion) deficit, according to a draft..
- [Cybercrime to cost Germany 206 billion euros in 2023 -survey](https://assetdigest.com/cybercrime-to-cost-germany-206-billion-euros-in-2023-survey.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -The theft of IT equipment and data, as well as digital and industrial espionage and sabotage, will cost Germany 206 billion euros ($224 billio..
- [Why is Huawei’s new smartphone generating so much buzz?](https://assetdigest.com/why-is-huaweis-new-smartphone-generating-so-much-buzz.md): SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) -The surprise launch of the latest high-end smartphone from Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies has triggered an international gues..
- [UK statistics office revises up strength of post-COVID bounce back](https://assetdigest.com/uk-statistics-office-revises-up-strength-of-post-covid-bounce-back.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s statistics office has sharply revised up its estimate for the size of the economy at the end of 2021, suggesting..
- [NatWest appoints former Nationwide CFO to its UK bank board](https://assetdigest.com/natwest-appoints-former-nationwide-cfo-to-its-uk-bank-board.md): LONDON (Reuters) – NatWest has appointed Mark Rennison, a former Nationwide Building Society Chief Financial Officer, to the board of its ring-fenced retail b..
- [Airline SAS to boost capacity after first quarterly profit since 2019](https://assetdigest.com/airline-sas-to-boost-capacity-after-first-quarterly-profit-since-2019.md): By Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Scandinavian airline SAS plans to ramp-up winter capacity this year, the company said on Friday as it posted its first quar..
- [British home prices to fall 4% in 2023 as borrowing costs bite – Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/british-home-prices-to-fall-4-in-2023-as-borrowing-costs-bite-reuters-poll.md): By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) – British home prices will fall 4% this year, more than was thought a few months ago, as high interest rates and living cos..
- [Dollar set for weekly loss as crucial US jobs data looms](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-set-for-weekly-loss-as-crucial-us-jobs-data-looms.md): By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar was on course to snap a six-week winning streak against major peers on Friday, as it headed into a pivotal mont..
- [Swiss takeover board rules NewGAMe’s partial offer for GAM shares complies with rules](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-takeover-board-rules-newgames-partial-offer-for-gam-shares-complies-with-rules.md): (Reuters) – Switzerland’s takeover board has ruled that a partial offer for up to 28 million shares of GAM Holding by an investor group comprising NewGAMe S..
- [Dell raises full-year forecasts on AI strength, demand recovery](https://assetdigest.com/dell-raises-full-year-forecasts-on-ai-strength-demand-recovery.md): By Zaheer Kachwala (Reuters) – Dell Technologies raised its full-year forecast for revenue and profit on Thursday, as it benefited from the artificial intelli..
- [French data watchdog carries out ‘checks’ at Worldcoin Paris office](https://assetdigest.com/french-data-watchdog-carries-out-checks-at-worldcoin-paris-office.md): By Sudip Kar-Gupta and Martin Coulter PARIS (Reuters) -France’s data watchdog carried out “checks” at Worldcoin’s Paris office this week, amid global re..
- [StanChart CFO Halford to retire, hires former BofA senior banker](https://assetdigest.com/stanchart-cfo-halford-to-retire-hires-former-bofa-senior-banker.md): (Reuters) -Standard Chartered said on Thursday Andy Halford has decided to retire as chief financial officer, with former Bank of America senior banker Diego De..
- [Privacy activist Schrems files complaints against Google’s Fitbit](https://assetdigest.com/privacy-activist-schrems-files-complaints-against-googles-fitbit.md): By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Advocacy group Noyb on Thursday filed complaints against Google-owned Fitbit in Austria, the Netherlands and Italy..
- [UK business optimism at 18-month high on hopes for rate hike pause](https://assetdigest.com/uk-business-optimism-at-18-month-high-on-hopes-for-rate-hike-pause.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British companies are their most confident since before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a survey that also showed they planned..
- [UK’s car output continues growth streak for six months in July- SMMT](https://assetdigest.com/uks-car-output-continues-growth-streak-for-six-months-in-july-smmt.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s car production rose for the sixth consecutive month in July as automakers continued to recover from global chip shortages, an industry..
- [French prices to stay high till March -Les Mousquetaires grocery chain](https://assetdigest.com/french-prices-to-stay-high-till-march-les-mousquetaires-grocery-chain.md): PARIS (Reuters) -Retail prices in France will not fall significantly before March, the boss of supermarkets group Les Mousquetaires said on Wednesday, echoing a..
- [European car sales rise 15% in July, EVs up nearly 61%](https://assetdigest.com/european-car-sales-rise-15-in-july-evs-up-nearly-61.md): LONDON (Reuters) – European new car registrations jumped 15.2% in July, the 12th consecutive month of growth as the auto industry recovers from pandemic-relat..
- [Australia’s Orora confirms talks to buy French glass bottles maker Saverglass](https://assetdigest.com/australias-orora-confirms-talks-to-buy-french-glass-bottles-maker-saverglass.md): (Reuters) – Australian packaging firm Orora Ltd confirmed on Wednesday it was in advanced discussions regarding a potential acquisition of French high-end gla..
- [England to rollout world-first seven-minute cancer treatment jab](https://assetdigest.com/england-to-rollout-world-first-seven-minute-cancer-treatment-jab.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s state-run national health service will be the first in the world to offer an injection that treats cancer to hundreds of patients in E..
- [Oil rises 1% on softer dollar, US braces for hurricane hit](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-1-on-softer-dollar-us-braces-for-hurricane-hit.md): By Shariq Khan BENGALURU (Reuters) -Oil prices rallied more than a dollar a barrel on Tuesday as the greenback slid, while investors debated the potential impac..
- [Russia’s Rosneft shows H1 net income at 652 billion rbls](https://assetdigest.com/russias-rosneft-shows-h1-net-income-at-652-billion-rbls.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s largest oil producer Rosneft said on Tuesday its January to June net income reached 652 billion roubles ($6.90 billion). Its sal..
- [World shares rally as China offers markets a hand](https://assetdigest.com/world-shares-rally-as-china-offers-markets-a-hand.md): By Nell Mackenzie and Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Monday after China announced measures to support its ailing markets..
- [Thyssenkrupp’s Nucera targets growth to meet green hydrogen demand](https://assetdigest.com/thyssenkrupps-nucera-targets-growth-to-meet-green-hydrogen-demand.md): By Rachel More and Tom Käckenhoff BERLIN (Reuters) – Thyssenkrupp Nucera laid out growth plans on Monday after reporting strong sales and operating income, a..
- [Paralympics-Paris 2024 eyes sell-out crowds to beat London record – IPC](https://assetdigest.com/paralympics-paris-2024-eyes-sell-out-crowds-to-beat-london-record-ipc.md): By Karolos Grohmann (Reuters) – The Paris 2024 Paralympics aim to sell every one of the 2.8 million tickets before the global event gets under way to top the ..
- [How to Make Money in the Stock Market](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-make-money-in-the-stock-market.md): Welcome to “How to Make Money in the Stock Market: A Comprehensive Guide.” In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of finance, the stock market stands as ..
- [Analysis-Nvidia’s $25 billion buyback ‘a head-scratcher’ for some shareholders](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-nvidias-25-billion-buyback-a-head-scratcher-for-some-shareholders.md): By Lewis Krauskopf, Chibuike Oguh and Lance Tupper NEW YORK (Reuters) – Nvidia’s move to buy back $25 billion of its shares after its stock has more than tr..
- [How to start a business without money](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-start-a-business-without-money.md): Starting a business without any capital may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but with the right strategies and determination, it is entirely possible t..
- [Best Investment Opportunities](https://assetdigest.com/best-investment-opportunities.md): Investment opportunities are avenues that allow individuals to grow their wealth over time. These opportunities are crucial for financial growth and security. D..
- [Transformation of private credit sector driven by digital technology](https://assetdigest.com/transformation-of-private-credit-sector-driven-by-digital-technology.md): By Christoph Gugelmann, Founder & CEO of Tradeteq The boom in private credit over the past decade and a half is showing signs of fatigue as the market has start..
- [Shell taps Goldman Sachs to explore Singapore refinery sale -sources](https://assetdigest.com/shell-taps-goldman-sachs-to-explore-singapore-refinery-sale-sources.md): By Trixie Yap, Chen Aizhu and Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Shell is considering a sale of its Singapore refining and petrochemical plants as part of a broa..
- [How to become a successful entrepreneur](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-become-a-successful-entrepreneur.md): Entrepreneurship is the backbone of economic growth and innovation, driving progress and shaping industries across the globe. At its core, an entrepreneur is an..
- [Reactions as India’s Chandrayaan-3 makes historic moon landing](https://assetdigest.com/reactions-as-indias-chandrayaan-3-makes-historic-moon-landing.md): NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India on Wednesday became the fourth country to land on the moon after the Indian Space Research Organisation’s Chandrayaan-3 touched dow..
- [Germany plans to double AI funding in race with China, U.S](https://assetdigest.com/germany-plans-to-double-ai-funding-in-race-with-china-u-s.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany plans to almost double its public funding for artificial intelligence research to nearly a billion euros over the next two years, a..
- [Factory slump and cost-of-living squeeze puts UK economy on course to shrink](https://assetdigest.com/factory-slump-and-cost-of-living-squeeze-puts-uk-economy-on-course-to-shrink.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s economy looks on course to shrink during the current quarter and risks falling into a recession, as a survey on ..
- [Britain’s Ocado Retail and Sainsbury’s cut prices again](https://assetdigest.com/britains-ocado-retail-and-sainsburys-cut-prices-again.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -British food retailers Ocado Retail and Sainsbury’s cut more prices on Wednesday, in a further sign that UK food price inflat..
- [Euro falls on gloomy PMI data, dollar hits 2-month high](https://assetdigest.com/euro-falls-on-gloomy-pmi-data-dollar-hits-2-month-high.md): By Samuel Indyk and Ankur Banerjee LONDON (Reuters) – The euro fell to a more than two-month low against the dollar and a 12-month low against the pound on We..
- [UK pay deals cool for first time in 2023, easing pressure on BoE: XpertHR](https://assetdigest.com/uk-pay-deals-cool-for-first-time-in-2023-easing-pressure-on-boe-xperthr.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Pay deals awarded by British employers cooled for the first time this year in the quarter to July, which may calm the worries of Bank of En..
- [Analysis-Arm’s clients turn IPO into tug of war for chip influence](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-arms-clients-turn-ipo-into-tug-of-war-for-chip-influence.md): By Milana Vinn, Anirban Sen and Stephen Nellis NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A scramble among Arm Holdings Ltd’s clients, comprising the world’s bigg..
- [Oil prices settle lower on nagging worries about Chinese demand](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-settle-lower-on-nagging-worries-about-chinese-demand.md): By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) -Oil prices settled lower on Tuesday as investors remained focused on the likelihood that China’s economic malaise will keep hobbl..
- [Paris bans pony rides for children following animal rights campaign](https://assetdigest.com/paris-bans-pony-rides-for-children-following-animal-rights-campaign.md): By Antonia Cimini and Antony Paone PARIS (Reuters) – Paris will ban pony rides for children in its public parks from 2025 following a campaign by animal right..
- [UBS upgrades global equities’ rating to ‘neutral’](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-upgrades-global-equities-rating-to-neutral.md): (Reuters) – Economists at UBS have upgraded their rating for global equities, citing recent economic and inflation data coming in ahead of estimates and stron..
- [Euro zone inflation fall confirmed, easing pressure on ECB to hike](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-inflation-fall-confirmed-easing-pressure-on-ecb-to-hike.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation slower further and even underlying price pressures appear to have peaked, Eurostat data showed on Friday, easing pre..
- [British consumers curb their shopping in rainy July](https://assetdigest.com/british-consumers-curb-their-shopping-in-rainy-july.md): By William Schomberg and William James LONDON (Reuters) -British retailers reported a bigger-than-expected drop in sales in July as heavy rain put off shoppers ..
- [Nike v. Adidas: Soccer World Cup sponsors gear up for England, Spain finale](https://assetdigest.com/nike-v-adidas-soccer-world-cup-sponsors-gear-up-for-england-spain-finale.md): By Katherine Masters, Amy Tennery and Helen Reid NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -When England and Spain face off in Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final, there will ..
- [Dollar set for fifth winning week on Fed bets, China worries](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-set-for-fifth-winning-week-on-fed-bets-china-worries.md): By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar was set for a fifth winning week versus major peers, making it longest winning streak for 15 months, buoyed by ..
- [US CDC tracks new lineage of virus that causes COVID](https://assetdigest.com/us-cdc-tracks-new-lineage-of-virus-that-causes-covid.md): By Deena Beasley (Reuters) – U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday that it was tracking a new, highly mutated lineage of the virus ..
- [McLaren Applied’s Lavoie in talks to buy Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof – source](https://assetdigest.com/mclaren-applieds-lavoie-in-talks-to-buy-dutch-e-bike-maker-vanmoof-source.md): By Nick Carey and Toby Sterling LONDON (Reuters) – Lavoie, the electric scooter unit of Formula One engineering and technology firm McLaren Applied, is in adv..
- [Analysis-A year on, Europe less fearful of U.S. green subsidies push](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-a-year-on-europe-less-fearful-of-u-s-green-subsidies-push.md): By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) – When the United States launched its massive green subsidies push a year ago, many in Europe feared it would be a fres..
- [Britain makes access to fee-free cash machine a legal right](https://assetdigest.com/britain-makes-access-to-fee-free-cash-machine-a-legal-right.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Nearly everyone in Britain will remain within three miles (4.8 km) of a cash machine that does not charge fees despite the dwi..
- [US Senators say Credit Suisse did not review all records when probing Nazi-linked accounts](https://assetdigest.com/us-senators-say-credit-suisse-did-not-review-all-records-when-probing-nazi-linked-accounts.md): By Chris Prentice and Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi NEW YORK/ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss lender Credit Suisse did not review all available records when it conducted an ..
- [Rouble strengthens as market anticipates possible capital controls](https://assetdigest.com/rouble-strengthens-as-market-anticipates-possible-capital-controls.md): By Alexander Marrow and Elena Fabrichnaya (Reuters) – The Russian rouble strengthened to 93 against the dollar on Thursday, in a volatile week filled with spe..
- [Norway central bank raises rate to 4.0%, eyes September hike](https://assetdigest.com/norway-central-bank-raises-rate-to-4-0-eyes-september-hike.md): By Gwladys Fouche and Terje Solsvik ARENDAL, Norway (Reuters) -Norway’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.0% on Thursday..
- [China’s low copper inventory data belie sufficient supply](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-low-copper-inventory-data-belie-sufficient-supply.md): By Mai Nguyen and Siyi Liu HANOI/BEIJING (Reuters) – Net long positions of copper on the London Metals Exchange (LME) are at a six-month high, partly fuelled ..
- [Tomb Raider games group Embracer lags forecast, maintains outlook](https://assetdigest.com/tomb-raider-games-group-embracer-lags-forecast-maintains-outlook.md): By Jesus Calero and Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish games developer Embracer on Thursday reported slightly weaker than expected operating profit for t..
- [Payments company Adyen’s shares drop more than 20% after earnings miss](https://assetdigest.com/payments-company-adyens-shares-drop-more-than-20-after-earnings-miss.md): AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Shares in Dutch payments processor Adyen NV fell by more than 20% on Thursday after first-half earnings missed analysts’ estimates and..
- [Oil prices wobble on worries over China economy, US rate path](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-wobble-on-worries-over-china-economy-us-rate-path.md): By Sudarshan Varadhan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices were choppy on Thursday after falling over the past three sessions, with the undertone grim on worries ..
- [Mild recession ends Dutch economy’s strong post-COVID boom](https://assetdigest.com/mild-recession-ends-dutch-economys-strong-post-covid-boom.md): AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Economic growth in the Netherlands will be much slower than earlier expected this year, as a recession in the first half of 2023 ended a st..
- [UK’s BAE Systems to buy Ball Aerospace for about $5.55 billion](https://assetdigest.com/uks-bae-systems-to-buy-ball-aerospace-for-about-5-55-billion.md): (Reuters) -British defence group BAE Systems said on Thursday it agreed to buy Ball Aerospace business from Ball Corp for about $5.55 billion in cash. BAE said ..
- [Asian stocks hit 9-month lows on worries over China, US rates](https://assetdigest.com/asian-stocks-hit-9-month-lows-on-worries-over-china-us-rates.md): By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian shares sank to nine-month lows on Thursday, while the dollar was at a two-month peak as fears over China’s slu..
- [Dollar shines against battered yen; Aussie dragged by jobs data, China woes](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-shines-against-battered-yen-aussie-dragged-by-jobs-data-china-woes.md): By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar pushed the yen deeper into intervention territory on Thursday as a resilient U.S. economy underscored the need for..
- [PayPal to halt UK crypto sales until 2024](https://assetdigest.com/paypal-to-halt-uk-crypto-sales-until-2024.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – Payments giant PayPal will stop allowing UK customers to buy cryptocurrencies through its platform from October as it..
- [Rouble strengthens towards 96 vs dollar after emergency rate hike](https://assetdigest.com/rouble-strengthens-towards-96-vs-dollar-after-emergency-rate-hike.md): By Alexander Marrow (Reuters) -The Russian rouble strengthened towards 96 to the dollar on Wednesday, one day after the central bank hiked interest rates to 12%..
- [HKEX remains committed to LME – CEO](https://assetdigest.com/hkex-remains-committed-to-lme-ceo.md): By Pratima Desai and Polina Devitt LONDON (Reuters) -Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) remains committed to the London Metal Exchange (LME), HKEX’s CEO ..
- [German solar battery firm sonnen sees bigger role backing up grid](https://assetdigest.com/german-solar-battery-firm-sonnen-sees-bigger-role-backing-up-grid.md): By Vera Eckert FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s sonnen, which provides storage batteries for rooftop solar systems, has connected 25,000 homes to the grid, a..
- [Industrial output jump gives euro zone growth small boost](https://assetdigest.com/industrial-output-jump-gives-euro-zone-growth-small-boost.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The euro zone’s vast industrial sector rebounded in June, giving overall growth a small boost to end an otherwise weak quarter on a po..
- [UK house prices rise by least since 2020 and fall in London – ONS](https://assetdigest.com/uk-house-prices-rise-by-least-since-2020-and-fall-in-london-ons.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British house prices increased by 1.7% in the 12 months to June, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Wednesday, the smallest r..
- [Bank of Ireland says it has fixed glitch that sparked flurry of withdrawals](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-ireland-says-it-has-fixed-glitch-that-sparked-flurry-of-withdrawals.md): By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) -Bank of Ireland has fixed technical problems that affected its services and allowed some customers to withdraw or transfer f..
- [General, health insurance help Aviva to H1 profit beat](https://assetdigest.com/general-health-insurance-help-aviva-to-h1-profit-beat.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British insurer Aviva posted an 8% rise in first-half operating profit to 715 million pounds ($909 million) on Wednesday, helped by strong per..
- [ESA chief sees Ariane 6 debut launch delayed to next year](https://assetdigest.com/esa-chief-sees-ariane-6-debut-launch-delayed-to-next-year.md): PARIS (Reuters) – The first launch of Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket has slipped into 2024 after an incomplete recent ground test, the head of the European Sp..
- [UK inflation rate slows to 6.8% in July](https://assetdigest.com/uk-inflation-rate-slows-to-6-8-in-july.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British annual consumer price inflation slowed to 6.8% in July, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Wednesday. Econom..
- [Marketmind: Stock markets tense as China gloom builds](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-stock-markets-tense-as-china-gloom-builds.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Brigid Riley China’s new home prices fell in June for the first time this year, adding to an alarm..
- [Norway wealth fund to firms: use AI, but do it responsibly](https://assetdigest.com/norway-wealth-fund-to-firms-use-ai-but-do-it-responsibly.md): By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s $1.4 trillion wealth fund, the world’s single largest stock market investor, is urging firms it invests in to ..
- [Sweden, UK lead European shares lower on rate-hike fears](https://assetdigest.com/sweden-uk-lead-european-shares-lower-on-rate-hike-fears.md): By Shashwat Chauhan and Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -UK and Swedish stocks led declines among European peers on Tuesday after data from both countries triggered wor..
- [UK lenders trial government-backed loans for risky borrowers](https://assetdigest.com/uk-lenders-trial-government-backed-loans-for-risky-borrowers.md): By Martin Coulter and Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) – A handful of small UK commercial lenders are offering interest-free loans to high-risk borrowers, as part of..
- [As World Cup breaks records, Adidas, Nike navigate bumps in retail demand](https://assetdigest.com/as-world-cup-breaks-records-adidas-nike-navigate-bumps-in-retail-demand.md): By Helen Reid and Amy Tennery LONDON/AUCKLAND (Reuters) – The unpredictability of the Women’s World Cup, with the U.S. knocked out early and a first-time ch..
- [Lufthansa’s Eurowings sees positive operating result in FY 23](https://assetdigest.com/lufthansas-eurowings-sees-positive-operating-result-in-fy-23.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Lufthansa’s budget subsidiary Eurowings expects a positive operating result this year, chief executive Jens Bischof said on Monday, ad..
- [No sustained recovery on horizon for German economy -econ min](https://assetdigest.com/no-sustained-recovery-on-horizon-for-german-economy-econ-min.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s economy is not likely to see a sustained recovery in the coming months based on early indicators such as new orders and busines..
- [Agnelli family’s Exor buys $2.8 billion stake in Philips](https://assetdigest.com/agnelli-familys-exor-buys-2-8-billion-stake-in-philips.md): By Toby Sterling and Bart H. Meijer AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Dutch investment firm Exor NV, controlled by Italy’s Agnelli family, has bought a 15% stake in health..
- [German network regulator names 2nd managing director of Rosneft Deutschland](https://assetdigest.com/german-network-regulator-names-2nd-managing-director-of-rosneft-deutschland.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s network regulator on Monday said it had appointed Udo Giegerich as a second managing director of the German subsidiary of Russi..
- [Italy PM Meloni takes ‘full responsibility’ for bank tax](https://assetdigest.com/italy-pm-meloni-takes-full-responsibility-for-bank-tax.md): MILAN (Reuters) -Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday took “full responsibility” for last week’s shock decision to impose a one-off bank tax th..
- [Analysis-Big losses in Russia-linked stocks have investors rethinking other depositary receipts](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-big-losses-in-russia-linked-stocks-have-investors-rethinking-other-depositary-receipts.md): By Sinead Cruise and Carolina Mandl LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global investors are losing confidence in securities linked to shares of companies in the worl..
- [UK employers plan 5% pay rises, many resort to counteroffers: CIPD](https://assetdigest.com/uk-employers-plan-5-pay-rises-many-resort-to-counteroffers-cipd.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British employers expect to raise pay by 5% over the coming year and are increasingly making counteroffers to keep staff ..
- [Best books to read for entrepreneurs](https://assetdigest.com/best-books-to-read-for-entrepreneurs.md): In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, knowledge is the key to unlocking one’s potential and achieving remarkable success. For aspiring and se..
- [Solvency Ratios: Measuring a Company’s Long-Term Financial Stability](https://assetdigest.com/solvency-ratios-measuring-a-companys-long-term-financial-stability.md): Solvency ratios play a crucial role in assessing a company’s long-term financial stability. These ratios provide valuable insights into a company’s ability ..
- [Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise](https://assetdigest.com/lloyds-of-london-insurer-hiscox-profit-spikes-on-premium-rise.md): By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox posted a sharp rise in pretax profit on rising premium rates, but its shares fell on Wednes..
- [Bottler Coca-Cola HBC lifts sales outlook](https://assetdigest.com/bottler-coca-cola-hbc-lifts-sales-outlook.md): By Radhika Anilkumar (Reuters) -Coca-Cola HBC lifted its annual revenue forecast on Wednesday as the bottler benefited from higher prices despite a dip in first..
- [Germany’s Delivery Hero hikes 2023 revenue guidance](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-delivery-hero-hikes-2023-revenue-guidance.md): (Reuters) -German online takeaway food company Delivery Hero on Wednesday raised its full-year revenue outlook, after it swung to a profit in the first half of ..
- [Best online business courses](https://assetdigest.com/best-online-business-courses.md): In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, entrepreneurs and business professionals alike need to stay ahead of the curve to succeed. Online business cour..
- [US dollar gains broadly as risk sentiment turns sour after poor Chinese data](https://assetdigest.com/us-dollar-gains-broadly-as-risk-sentiment-turns-sour-after-poor-chinese-data.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Samuel Indyk NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar firmed across the board on Tuesday, garnering safe-haven bids, after ..
- [Greek EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3.5% y/y in July](https://assetdigest.com/greek-eu-harmonised-inflation-rises-to-3-5-y-y-in-july.md): (Reuters) – Greece’s annual EU-harmonised inflation accelerated to +3.5% in July from +2.8% in June, data showed on Tuesday. EU-harmonised inflation is an i..
- [No quick fix to reverse Antarctic sea ice loss as warming intensifies – scientists](https://assetdigest.com/no-quick-fix-to-reverse-antarctic-sea-ice-loss-as-warming-intensifies-scientists.md): By David Stanway SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Sea ice in the Antarctic region has fallen to a record low this year as a result of rising global temperatures and ther..
- [Fund manager abrdn’s assets hit by market volatility, shares dive](https://assetdigest.com/fund-manager-abrdns-assets-hit-by-market-volatility-shares-dive.md): (Reuters) -Fund manager abrdn’s shares fell nearly 9% on Tuesday after it reported a drop in assets under management in the first half of the year as Britain..
- [Video-gaming revenue to grow 2.6% in 2023 on console sales strength – report](https://assetdigest.com/video-gaming-revenue-to-grow-2-6-in-2023-on-console-sales-strength-report.md): By Akshita Toshniwal (Reuters) – Global video-games market would return to growth in 2023 on the back of strong sales of consoles such as Sony’s Playstation..
- [WeWork rival IWG’s half-year profit surges on high demand, improved pricing](https://assetdigest.com/wework-rival-iwgs-half-year-profit-surges-on-high-demand-improved-pricing.md): By Aby Jose Koilparambil (Reuters) -Office rental firm IWG retained a “cautiously optimistic” outlook after posting a 48% surge in half-year profit on Tuesd..
- [Germany’s Fraport sees earnings boost on higher passenger volumes](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-fraport-sees-earnings-boost-on-higher-passenger-volumes.md): (Reuters) -Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport on Tuesday updated its 2023 core profit and net income forecasts, after first-half earnings were boosted by higher..
- [Asian markets down, dollar up after weak China trade data](https://assetdigest.com/asian-markets-down-dollar-up-after-weak-china-trade-data.md): By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian share markets were mostly weaker on Tuesday but the dollar strode higher as investors digested weaker Chinese trade ..
- [UBS shuffles bank bosses in bid to better compete with Wall Street](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-shuffles-bank-bosses-in-bid-to-better-compete-with-wall-street.md): LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) -UBS on Monday announced an overhaul of its investment banking division, including naming the unit’s M&A chiefs, marking a key step ..
- [TSMC to decide in favour of German factory on Tuesday – Handelsblatt](https://assetdigest.com/tsmc-to-decide-in-favour-of-german-factory-on-tuesday-handelsblatt.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC’s board of directors will decide in favour of building a factory in the German city of Dresden,..
- [After heatwave, looming typhoon forces scouts to evacuate South Korea campsite](https://assetdigest.com/after-heatwave-looming-typhoon-forces-scouts-to-evacuate-south-korea-campsite.md): By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of youngsters will be evacuated from the campsite of the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea..
- [Heatwave caused higher than normal death rate in southern Italy](https://assetdigest.com/heatwave-caused-higher-than-normal-death-rate-in-southern-italy.md): ROME (Reuters) – The central and southern regions of Italy recorded 7% more deaths than normal in July after a baking heatwave, health ministry data showed, w..
- [BioNTech reduces drug development spend as COVID vaccine sales plunge](https://assetdigest.com/biontech-reduces-drug-development-spend-as-covid-vaccine-sales-plunge.md): By Ludwig Burger and Patricia Weiss FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Germany’s BioNTech, Pfizer’s partner on COVID-19 vaccines, cut its drug development budget for this..
- [German regulator rejects request for postage stamp price hike](https://assetdigest.com/german-regulator-rejects-request-for-postage-stamp-price-hike.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s federal network regulator has rejected a request by postal service operator Deutsche Post to raise the price of a postage stamp to..
- [Miners drag London stocks lower; Unite Group slips](https://assetdigest.com/miners-drag-london-stocks-lower-unite-group-slips.md): By Shreyashi Sanyal (Reuters) -The UK’s exporter-heavy FTSE 100 index dipped on Monday, weighed down by heavyweight miners, while shares of Unite Group fell t..
- [German space firm OHB plans to delist as KKR takes minority stake](https://assetdigest.com/german-space-firm-ohb-plans-to-delist-as-kkr-takes-minority-stake.md): By Alexander Hübner BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s OHB on Monday said U.S. financial investor KKR was buying a minority stake in the space company and it planne..
- [Russia to evacuate village for first lunar lander mission in half century](https://assetdigest.com/russia-to-evacuate-village-for-first-lunar-lander-mission-in-half-century.md): (Reuters) – Russia will evacuate a village in its far east on Aug. 11 as part of the launch of Russia’s first lunar lander mission in nearly half a century,..
- [Oil holds steady near four-month high on OPEC+ cuts](https://assetdigest.com/oil-holds-steady-near-four-month-high-on-opec-cuts.md): By Florence Tan and Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices edged down on Monday, but were still near their highest levels since mid-April after top producer..
- [Dollar on guard as US inflation test looms](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-on-guard-as-us-inflation-test-looms.md): By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar was on the defensive on Monday after a mixed U.S. jobs report provided little directional conviction and as market..
- [Cycling-Men’s world championships race interrupted by climate protesters](https://assetdigest.com/cycling-mens-world-championships-race-interrupted-by-climate-protesters.md): By Martyn Herman GLASGOW (Reuters) -Protesters halted the elite men’s road race at the UCI World Championships for almost an hour on Sunday, stopping the high..
- [Siemens Healthineers confirms outlook despite problems at Varian](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-healthineers-confirms-outlook-despite-problems-at-varian.md): (Reuters) -U.S.-German medical device maker Siemens Healthineers on Wednesday confirmed its outlook for the year despite an unexpected drop in quarterly operati..
- [Taylor Wimpey expects full-year profits to halve amid housing gloom](https://assetdigest.com/taylor-wimpey-expects-full-year-profits-to-halve-amid-housing-gloom.md): By Suban Abdulla and Aby Jose Koilparambil LONDON (Reuters) -Taylor Wimpey’s pledge to build more homes than previously forecast boosted the British housebuil..
- [UK lender Virgin Money sticks to annual outlook despite mortgage pressures](https://assetdigest.com/uk-lender-virgin-money-sticks-to-annual-outlook-despite-mortgage-pressures.md): (Reuters) -British challenger bank Virgin Money UK on Wednesday maintained its full-year outlook and reported stable net interest margin (NIM) in the third quar..
- [Stocks drop, Treasuries gain after Fitch downgrades US rating](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-drop-treasuries-gain-after-fitch-downgrades-us-rating.md): By Xie Yu HONG KONG (Reuters) – Asian stocks and U.S. Treasury yields declined on Wednesday after ratings agency Fitch unexpectedly downgraded the United Stat..
- [Fresenius Medical forecasts smaller income decline as cost inflation eases](https://assetdigest.com/fresenius-medical-forecasts-smaller-income-decline-as-cost-inflation-eases.md): By Ludwig Burger and Patricia Weiss FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Dialysis group Fresenius Medical Care on Wednesday said a possible earnings fall this year would lik..
- [Analysis-Point of no return: Australians fight for the right to work from home permanently](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-point-of-no-return-australians-fight-for-the-right-to-work-from-home-permanently.md): By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) – Before COVID-19 sent one-third of the global workforce home, the Melbourne property surveyor that employs drone operator Nich..
- [BP to defend its rights in dispute with Venture Global LNG; other clients weigh options](https://assetdigest.com/bp-to-defend-its-rights-in-dispute-with-venture-global-lng-other-clients-weigh-options.md): By Ron Bousso, Curtis Williams and Andrei Khalip LONDON/HOUSTON/LISBON (Reuters) -BP will defend its rights “to the absolute fullest” in an arbitration case..
- [Apple heads for largest Q3 revenue drop since 2016 as iPhone sales slow](https://assetdigest.com/apple-heads-for-largest-q3-revenue-drop-since-2016-as-iphone-sales-slow.md): By Yuvraj Malik (Reuters) – Apple is likely to report a dip in iPhone sales in the April-June quarter as shoppers held out for a new model in a slow economy, ..
- [European shares retreat as factory activity falters](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-retreat-as-factory-activity-falters.md): By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -European stocks slipped on Tuesday, with the German DAX pulling back from record highs as shrinking factory activity in the euro zo..
- [Spain’s factory activity shrinks again in July on weak demand -PMI](https://assetdigest.com/spains-factory-activity-shrinks-again-in-july-on-weak-demand-pmi.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Factory activity in Spain contracted for the fifth consecutive month in July as domestic and foreign demand for Spanish goods weakened, a s..
- [UK baker Greggs confident on 2023 after first-half growth](https://assetdigest.com/uk-baker-greggs-confident-on-2023-after-first-half-growth.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British bakery and fast food chain Greggs stuck to forecasts for higher full-year profit after posting a 14% rise in the first-half, as its..
- [Covestro sees 2023 EBITDA at lower end of forecast range](https://assetdigest.com/covestro-sees-2023-ebitda-at-lower-end-of-forecast-range.md): (Reuters) – German chemicals maker Covestro on Tuesday said it expects its 2023 core profit to be at the lower end of its forecast range after posting a 30% d..
- [UK regulator seeks public input on Microsoft-Activision deal](https://assetdigest.com/uk-regulator-seeks-public-input-on-microsoft-activision-deal.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s antitrust regulator on Monday called for public responses on whether Microsoft’s $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard, ma..
- [US futures inch up; stock markets ride higher on cooler inflation](https://assetdigest.com/us-futures-inch-up-stock-markets-ride-higher-on-cooler-inflation.md): By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. share futures treaded cautiously higher on Monday ahead of more large-cap earnings reports, central bank meetings an..
- [Canada’s Trudeau sets sights on fourth election fight with Cabinet refresh](https://assetdigest.com/canadas-trudeau-sets-sights-on-fourth-election-fight-with-cabinet-refresh.md): By Steve Scherer OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made massive changes to his cabinet last week in a move political analysts say is more..
- [Boeing supplier Senior sees strong H2 as demand picks up, supply issues ease](https://assetdigest.com/boeing-supplier-senior-sees-strong-h2-as-demand-picks-up-supply-issues-ease.md): By Eva Mathews (Reuters) -Britain’s Senior forecast a strong second half of the year on Monday, after adjusted profits for the first six months doubled, prope..
- [Britain commits to hundreds of North Sea oil and gas licences](https://assetdigest.com/britain-commits-to-hundreds-of-north-sea-oil-and-gas-licences.md): By Sachin Ravikumar and Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Monday committed to granting hundreds of licences for North Sea oil and gas extraction as p..
- [Manchester United renews Adidas partnership in $1.1 billion 10-yr deal](https://assetdigest.com/manchester-united-renews-adidas-partnership-in-1-1-billion-10-yr-deal.md): (Reuters) -Manchester United on Monday renewed the soccer club’s partnership with official kit supplier Adidas for 10 more years and a minimum cash guarantee ..
- [France’s TDF explores fibre unit sale for upwards of 1 billion euros – sources](https://assetdigest.com/frances-tdf-explores-fibre-unit-sale-for-upwards-of-1-billion-euros-sources.md): By Andres Gonzalez and Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON (Reuters) – French telecoms firm TDF is studying options for its fibre business including a sale, four people fam..
- [Analysis-Dwindling excess savings could scupper markets’ soft-landing hopes](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-dwindling-excess-savings-could-scupper-markets-soft-landing-hopes.md): By Naomi Rovnick and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – Markets have high hopes for a soft landing for the economy, with bonds and equities rallying. Yet a s..
- [At Europe’s big banks, women make some gains despite Rose exit](https://assetdigest.com/at-europes-big-banks-women-make-some-gains-despite-rose-exit.md): By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi and Tom Sims ZURICH (Reuters) -Alison Rose’s resignation from NatWest leaves just one woman in charge of a major western European ba..
- [UK banks back in political crosshairs after Farage fiasco](https://assetdigest.com/uk-banks-back-in-political-crosshairs-after-farage-fiasco.md): By Sinead Cruise, Iain Withers and Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) -After more than a decade trying to rehabilitate their image since an era of bailouts and mis..
- [Swiss National Bank posts $15 billion loss during second quarter](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-national-bank-posts-15-billion-loss-during-second-quarter.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank posted a second quarter loss of 13.20 billion Swiss francs ($15.14 billion), it said on Monday, as interest rate hi..
- [Hunting the longtail: Five steps to solve unplanned downtime](https://assetdigest.com/hunting-the-longtail-five-steps-to-solve-unplanned-downtime.md): How do organisations get to the root of annoying maintenance problems and tackle the troublesome reality of a loss in productivity? There are some unsubstantiat..
- [ArcelorMittal cuts steel demand forecast, beats profit expectations](https://assetdigest.com/arcelormittal-cuts-steel-demand-forecast-beats-profit-expectations.md): By Marine Strauss BRUSSELS (Reuters) -ArcelorMittal, the world’s second-largest steelmaker, lowered its steel shipments forecast on Thursday for this year, as..
- [Banks to fuel boom in UK Plc regular dividend payouts](https://assetdigest.com/banks-to-fuel-boom-in-uk-plc-regular-dividend-payouts.md): MILAN (Reuters) – A recovery in bank payouts is set to lift UK regular dividends by 6.1% to 88.9 billion pounds ($114.8 billion) in 2023 and make HSBC the big..
- [Samsung to extend production cuts after $7 billion chip loss in H1](https://assetdigest.com/samsung-to-extend-production-cuts-after-7-billion-chip-loss-in-h1.md): By Joyce Lee and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -Samsung Electronics on Thursday said the worst is over for the global memory chip market but announced plans to ex..
- [Mercedes-Benz says better supplies boost orders, economy still weighs](https://assetdigest.com/mercedes-benz-says-better-supplies-boost-orders-economy-still-weighs.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz forecast a subdued world economy with monetary policy weighing on consumers even as supply chain issues and energy price pres..
- [Facebook parent Meta sees advertising jump, tops Wall Street targets](https://assetdigest.com/facebook-parent-meta-sees-advertising-jump-tops-wall-street-targets.md): By Katie Paul and Yuvraj Malik (Reuters) – Meta Platforms on Wednesday reported a strong rise in advertising revenue, topping Wall Street financial targets fo..
- [Exclusive-Amazon has drawn thousands to try its AI service competing with Microsoft, Google](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-amazon-has-drawn-thousands-to-try-its-ai-service-competing-with-microsoft-google.md): By Jeffrey Dastin (Reuters) – Amazon.com’s cloud division has drawn thousands of customers to try out its service vying with Microsoft and Google in a key a..
- [Nissan seals Renault deal, now faces hard yards in China](https://assetdigest.com/nissan-seals-renault-deal-now-faces-hard-yards-in-china.md): By Daniel Leussink and Gilles Guillaume TOKYO/PARIS (Reuters) -Nissan will invest up to $663 million in Renault’s new electric vehicle unit, the automakers sa..
- [Limited support for central bank digital currencies in global investment industry survey](https://assetdigest.com/limited-support-for-central-bank-digital-currencies-in-global-investment-industry-survey.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The most comprehensive survey of the global investment industry on central bank digital currencies to date has shown both lim..
- [Exclusive-EU regulators rebuff Meta’s offer to curb use of ad data, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-eu-regulators-rebuff-metas-offer-to-curb-use-of-ad-data-sources-say.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Meta Platforms offered to curb the use of competitors’ advertising data for its Facebook Marketplace online classified ..
- [Intel, Ericsson to work together on custom 5G chip](https://assetdigest.com/intel-ericsson-to-work-together-on-custom-5g-chip.md): By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Intel Corp on Tuesday said that it will work with Swedish telecommunications gear maker Ericsson to make a custom chip for Erics..
- [Exclusive-U.S. SEC readies penalty for DWS in greenwashing probe by end September -sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-u-s-sec-readies-penalty-for-dws-in-greenwashing-probe-by-end-september-sources.md): By Chris Prentice and Tom Sims NEW YORK/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to resolve a two-year probe into allega..
- [Dulux maker Akzo Nobel lifts outlook on easing raw material costs](https://assetdigest.com/dulux-maker-akzo-nobel-lifts-outlook-on-easing-raw-material-costs.md): By Matteo Allievi (Reuters) -Dutch paints and coatings maker Akzo Nobel raised its annual profit outlook on Tuesday, supported by declining raw material costs a..
- [France’s Thales to buy Imperva in $3.6 billion cybersecurity deal](https://assetdigest.com/frances-thales-to-buy-imperva-in-3-6-billion-cybersecurity-deal.md): By Tim Hepher and Mathieu Rosemain PARIS (Reuters) -France’s Thales said on Tuesday it would buy U.S. cybersecurity company Imperva in a deal worth $3.6 billi..
- [Peace-themed torch unveiled for Paris 2024 Olympics](https://assetdigest.com/peace-themed-torch-unveiled-for-paris-2024-olympics.md): PARIS (Reuters) – The design of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic torch was unveiled on Tuesday, imitating the reflection of the Eiffel Tower on the ruffl..
- [“Last hope”: Eager Germans are prepared to pay for weight-loss drug](https://assetdigest.com/last-hope-eager-germans-are-prepared-to-pay-for-weight-loss-drug.md): By Ludwig Burger and Maggie Fick FRANKFURT/LONDON (Reuters) – Frustrated after countless failed diet and exercise attempts, 41 year-old Jessica Lenth from Ham..
- [Unilever sees Chinese consumer confidence at ‘historical low point’](https://assetdigest.com/unilever-sees-chinese-consumer-confidence-at-historical-low-point.md): By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) – British consumer goods giant Unilever said on Tuesday that China’s declining property market and exports had sent its cons..
- [Euro zone firms slash loan demand to lowest on record: ECB poll](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-firms-slash-loan-demand-to-lowest-on-record-ecb-poll.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone firms’ demand for loans dropped to the lowest on record last quarter and a further decline is likely over the summer as lend..
- [Pertamina, Petronas to pay up to $650 million for Shell’s Masela gas stake](https://assetdigest.com/pertamina-petronas-to-pay-up-to-650-million-for-shells-masela-gas-stake.md): By Fransiska Nangoy and Bernadette Christina TANGERANG, Indonesia (Reuters) -Indonesia’s Pertamina and Malaysia’s Petronas signed an agreement with Shell on..
- [Keyboard maker Logitech raises forecast for first half of 2024](https://assetdigest.com/keyboard-maker-logitech-raises-forecast-for-first-half-of-2024.md): (Reuters) -Logitech International raised its sales and profit outlook for the first half of the financial year 2024 on Tuesday in its first set of results since..
- [UK’s Virgin Media O2 to lay off up to 2,000 employees by year end](https://assetdigest.com/uks-virgin-media-o2-to-lay-off-up-to-2000-employees-by-year-end.md): (Reuters) – British mobile operator Virgin Media O2 said on Monday it was planning to lay off up to 2,000 employees by the end of this year. Redundancy notice..
- [Global shares, U.S. yields rise as investors eye rates, earnings](https://assetdigest.com/global-shares-u-s-yields-rise-as-investors-eye-rates-earnings-2.md): By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global equity markets and Treasury yields rose on Monday as investors braced for interest rate decisions from key central b..
- [Global shares, U.S. yields rise as investors eye rates, earnings](https://assetdigest.com/global-shares-u-s-yields-rise-as-investors-eye-rates-earnings.md): By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global equity markets and Treasury yields rose on Monday as investors braced for interest rate decisions from key central b..
- [Southern Europeans splash out on air-con as heatwave drags on](https://assetdigest.com/southern-europeans-splash-out-on-air-con-as-heatwave-drags-on.md): By Corina Pons and Elisa Anzolin MADRID/MILAN (Reuters) – As Southern Europe battles extreme heat with no end in sight, people have rushed out to buy fans and..
- [Naturgy’s profit rises on LNG gains, soothing shareholders](https://assetdigest.com/naturgys-profit-rises-on-lng-gains-soothing-shareholders.md): By Pietro Lombardi MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish power utility Naturgy reported on Monday an 88% jump in profit for the first six months of the year, boosted by ..
- [Worsening euro zone business downturn reignites recession fears](https://assetdigest.com/worsening-euro-zone-business-downturn-reignites-recession-fears.md): By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) -Euro zone business activity shrank much more than expected in July as demand in the bloc’s dominant services industry decl..
- [Vodafone takes ‘first steps’ in turnaround with top-line improvement](https://assetdigest.com/vodafone-takes-first-steps-in-turnaround-with-top-line-improvement.md): By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -Vodafone reported better top-line growth on Monday, driven by higher prices in Britain and improvements in Germany, Italy and S..
- [UK firms grow at slowest in 6 months as rate hikes weigh: PMI](https://assetdigest.com/uk-firms-grow-at-slowest-in-6-months-as-rate-hikes-weigh-pmi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s private sector is growing at its weakest pace in six months in July as orders for businesses stagnate in the face of rising int..
- [Analysis-As Japan aligns with U.S. chip curbs on China, some in Tokyo feel uneasy](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-as-japan-aligns-with-u-s-chip-curbs-on-china-some-in-tokyo-feel-uneasy.md): By Tim Kelly, Karen Freifeld and Kentaro Sugiyama TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Japan’s imposition of export controls on chip making tools to align with a U.S...
- [Philips slightly raises 2023 outlook after Q2 core profit beat](https://assetdigest.com/philips-slightly-raises-2023-outlook-after-q2-core-profit-beat.md): (Reuters) -Dutch health technology company Philips on Monday slightly raised its full-year targets after posting a bigger-than-expected jump in second-quarter c..
- [Julius Baer reports 18% H1 net profit rise](https://assetdigest.com/julius-baer-reports-18-h1-net-profit-rise.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss private bank Julius Baer reported an 18% increase in net profit for the first half of 2023 on Monday as it said it also increased its as..
- [Ryanair Q1 profits soar, cuts FY passenger forecast on Boeing delays](https://assetdigest.com/ryanair-q1-profits-soar-cuts-fy-passenger-forecast-on-boeing-delays.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ryanair on Monday posted a 663 million euro ($737.26 million) after-tax profit for the three months ending in June, far above pre-pandemic lev..
- [Yen pressured as traders wait on policy decisions](https://assetdigest.com/yen-pressured-as-traders-wait-on-policy-decisions.md): By Tom Westbrook SYDNEY (Reuters) – The dollar and euro made firm starts on Monday to a week full of central bank meetings, while the yen was struggling as in..
- [UK’s EasyJet says it is operating flights as normal to Rhodes](https://assetdigest.com/uks-easyjet-says-it-is-operating-flights-as-normal-to-rhodes.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s easyJet said on Sunday it was operating flights as normal to Rhodes but was closely monitoring the wildfires on the Greek island. ..
- [Russian central bank governor speaks after hiking rate to 8.5%](https://assetdigest.com/russian-central-bank-governor-speaks-after-hiking-rate-to-8-5.md): (Reuters) -Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina and her deputy Alexei Zabotkin gave a news conference on Friday after the bank hiked its key interest..
- [Introducing Janus, the exotic ‘two-faced’ white dwarf star](https://assetdigest.com/introducing-janus-the-exotic-two-faced-white-dwarf-star.md): By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Some people are two-faced, figuratively speaking of course. The ancient Roman god Janus was two-faced, literally – wit..
- [Nokian Tyres profit tumbles amid Russian exit, shares fall](https://assetdigest.com/nokian-tyres-profit-tumbles-amid-russian-exit-shares-fall.md): HELSINKI (Reuters) -Finland’s Nokian Tyres on Friday reported a sharp fall in operating profit for the second quarter, sending its shares down 8%, but said it..
- [UK consumers defy high inflation and shop more in June](https://assetdigest.com/uk-consumers-defy-high-inflation-and-shop-more-in-june.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales grew faster than expected in June despite continued high inflation, thanks to unusually hot weather and..
- [Extreme heatwaves to continue through August, WMO adviser says](https://assetdigest.com/extreme-heatwaves-to-continue-through-august-wmo-adviser-says.md): GENEVA (Reuters) – Heatwaves are expected to persist in a large part of the world throughout August, an adviser on extreme heat said on Friday, following on f..
- [Aluminium maker Hydro ups capex, offers downbeat outlook, shares drop](https://assetdigest.com/aluminium-maker-hydro-ups-capex-offers-downbeat-outlook-shares-drop.md): By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -Aluminium producer Hydro raised its guidance for capital expenditure this year and said global demand for aluminium demand was..
- [Lonza cuts 2023 outlook on slower growth, lower customer demand](https://assetdigest.com/lonza-cuts-2023-outlook-on-slower-growth-lower-customer-demand.md): By Bartosz Dabrowski (Reuters) – Swiss contract drug manufacturer Lonza cut its full-year outlook on Friday, citing slower than expected growth, driven by low..
- [UK’s Labour celebrate “fantastic victory”, but more work still needed – deputy leader](https://assetdigest.com/uks-labour-celebrate-fantastic-victory-but-more-work-still-needed-deputy-leader.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s opposition Labour Party was not taking anything for granted after an historic win in a local election overnight, Deputy Labour ..
- [British retail sales beat expectations in June](https://assetdigest.com/british-retail-sales-beat-expectations-in-june.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British retail sales rose more than expected in June, boosted by unusually hot weather and a rebound in food sales after ..
- [Global miner Anglo American’s first-half production surges 42%](https://assetdigest.com/global-miner-anglo-americans-first-half-production-surges-42.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Global miner Anglo American said on Thursday its first-half copper production surged 42%, underpinned by the ramp-up of its Quellaveco mine..
- [Asia stocks nudge higher, gains capped by China worries](https://assetdigest.com/asia-stocks-nudge-higher-gains-capped-by-china-worries.md): By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian shares inched higher on Thursday as investors took stock of corporate earnings and looked ahead to central bank ..
- [ABB sees robust activity as Q2 profit beats forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/abb-sees-robust-activity-as-q2-profit-beats-forecasts.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -ABB said customer activity remained “robust” during its second quarter as the Swiss engineering company on Thursday reported stronger than..
- [Netflix quarterly revenue misses forecasts, shares slide](https://assetdigest.com/netflix-quarterly-revenue-misses-forecasts-shares-slide.md): By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Streaming video pioneer Netflix disappointed Wall Street on Wednesday with second-quarter revenue t..
- [IBM misses second-quarter revenue estimates as tech spending cools](https://assetdigest.com/ibm-misses-second-quarter-revenue-estimates-as-tech-spending-cools.md): By Chavi Mehta (Reuters) – Enterprise software provider IBM’s second-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, bogged down by a d..
- [Dollar gains as pound tumbles on cooling UK inflation](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-gains-as-pound-tumbles-on-cooling-uk-inflation.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar bounced on Wednesday after inflation in the United Kingdom cooled more than economists expected in June..
- [Atlas Copco posts Q2 profit beat, but sees slowing demand](https://assetdigest.com/atlas-copco-posts-q2-profit-beat-but-sees-slowing-demand.md): (Reuters) -Swedish industrials group Atlas Copco on Wednesday reported second-quarter operating profit that beat market forecasts, but said demand was expected ..
- [European shares gain on boost from Kering; UK stocks shine](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-gain-on-boost-from-kering-uk-stocks-shine.md): By Amruta Khandekar (Reuters) -European shares rose on Wednesday on a boost from shares of Kering after top management changes at the luxury group, while London..
- [Truck maker Volvo’s quarterly profit surges, beats estimates](https://assetdigest.com/truck-maker-volvos-quarterly-profit-surges-beats-estimates.md): By Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish truckmaker AB Volvo on Wednesday logged a better-than-expected 57% jump in second-quarter adjusted operating profit..
- [Inflation surprise sets UK homebuilders for biggest rally since 2008](https://assetdigest.com/inflation-surprise-sets-uk-homebuilders-for-biggest-rally-since-2008.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Shares in UK property-related stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors cheered data that showed UK inflation slowed faster than expected in ..
- [Aviva releases H1 2023 profit guidance, growth estimates](https://assetdigest.com/aviva-releases-h1-2023-profit-guidance-growth-estimates.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Aviva said on Wednesday it expected to deliver around 700 million pounds ($907.20 million) in group operating profit in the first half of 2..
- [Canada defends digital taxes but sees path for global deal](https://assetdigest.com/canada-defends-digital-taxes-but-sees-path-for-global-deal.md): By Ismail Shakil and Steve Scherer OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada on Tuesday defended its decision to push ahead with its implementation of digital services taxes sta..
- [Spain antitrust watchdog fines Amazon, Apple $218 million](https://assetdigest.com/spain-antitrust-watchdog-fines-amazon-apple-218-million.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s antitrust watchdog on Tuesday said it had imposed fines worth a total 194.1 million euros ($218.03 million) on Amazon and Apple f..
- [Nestle increases local sourcing in South Africa with new processing plant](https://assetdigest.com/nestle-increases-local-sourcing-in-south-africa-with-new-processing-plant.md): By Anait Miridzhanian HAMMANSKRAAL, South Africa (Reuters) – Swiss food company Nestle said on Tuesday it would be locally sourcing over 40% of raw materials ..
- [Marketmind: Gap between Asia and world markets widens](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-gap-between-asia-and-world-markets-widens.md): By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. Whatever is driving Wall Street highe..
- [Intensifying heat waves prompt health warnings for Europe, US](https://assetdigest.com/intensifying-heat-waves-prompt-health-warnings-for-europe-us.md): By Liliana Salgado PHOENIX (Reuters) -A global pattern of heat waves scorching parts of Europe, Asia and the United States intensified on Tuesday, with the Worl..
- [Global shares rise, dollar rebounds as Fed seen on target for rate hike](https://assetdigest.com/global-shares-rise-dollar-rebounds-as-fed-seen-on-target-for-rate-hike.md): By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar rebounded off a 15-month low and global stock markets rose on Tuesday as upbeat earnings on Wall Street and re..
- [Swedbank profit exceeds forecast as real estate slump leaves scant mark](https://assetdigest.com/swedbank-profit-exceeds-forecast-as-real-estate-slump-leaves-scant-mark.md): By Niklas Pollard STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish banking group Swedbank reported a bigger-than-expected rise in net profit on Tuesday on the back of higher intere..
- [Greece to begin selling bank stakes this autumn-sources](https://assetdigest.com/greece-to-begin-selling-bank-stakes-this-autumn-sources.md): ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece will this autumn start selling stakes in its four largest banks, sector officials and bankers said on Monday, marking the latest mil..
- [Japan PM Kishida in Abu Dhabi for energy, green tech talks](https://assetdigest.com/japan-pm-kishida-in-abu-dhabi-for-energy-green-tech-talks.md): By Rachna Uppal ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Monday for the second stop of a Gulf tour f..
- [Global temperatures near record highs as US, China meet on climate](https://assetdigest.com/global-temperatures-near-record-highs-as-us-china-meet-on-climate.md): By Charlie Devereux MADRID (Reuters) – Global temperatures were soaring to historic highs as the world’s two biggest carbon emitters, the United States and ..
- [German economy may disappoint as sentiment worsens – Bundesbank](https://assetdigest.com/german-economy-may-disappoint-as-sentiment-worsens-bundesbank.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The German economy may shrink by more this year than expected only a few weeks ago despite a small bounce in the second quarter, the Bun..
- [Spain election: Bike lanes, low-emission zones in crosshairs in rightist-run cities](https://assetdigest.com/spain-election-bike-lanes-low-emission-zones-in-crosshairs-in-rightist-run-cities.md): By Belén Carreño and Pietro Lombardi MADRID/VALLADOLID (Reuters) – Aiming to highlight the city of Valladolid’s green credentials, Spain’s Environment M..
- [TomTom lifts 2023 forecasts after new maps help beat Q2 expectations](https://assetdigest.com/tomtom-lifts-2023-forecasts-after-new-maps-help-beat-q2-expectations.md): By Augustin Turpin (Reuters) -Digital mapping specialist TomTom on Monday raised its full-year revenue and free cash flow forecasts after the roll-out of its ne..
- [CDS panel rules UBS is sole successor to Credit Suisse after merger](https://assetdigest.com/cds-panel-rules-ubs-is-sole-successor-to-credit-suisse-after-merger.md): LONDON (Reuters) -A committee that reviews disputes in the credit default swaps (CDS) market said on Monday that UBS is the sole successor to Credit Suisse Grou..
- [Luxury group Richemont boosted by Asia recovery but Americas weigh](https://assetdigest.com/luxury-group-richemont-boosted-by-asia-recovery-but-americas-weigh.md): By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -Luxury group Richemont reported a 14% increase in first- quarter sales on Monday, boosted by a strong rebound in Asia and deman..
- [Belgium telecom provider Proximus to buy majority stake in India’s Route Mobile](https://assetdigest.com/belgium-telecom-provider-proximus-to-buy-majority-stake-in-indias-route-mobile.md): BENGALURU (Reuters) – Belgian telecom service provider Proximus Group on Monday said it will buy a 57.56% stake in Route Mobile for 59.22 billion rupees ($720..
- [Russian scientists warn of powerful solar flare activity on Monday](https://assetdigest.com/russian-scientists-warn-of-powerful-solar-flare-activity-on-monday.md): (Reuters) – Powerful solar flare activity is forecast for Monday which may interfere with short-wave communications, Russian scientists said after three flare..
- [UN Security Council to hold first talks on AI risks](https://assetdigest.com/un-security-council-to-hold-first-talks-on-ai-risks.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council will hold its first formal discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) this week in New York, with Brita..
- [StanChart to sell sub-Saharan Africa business to Access Bank](https://assetdigest.com/stanchart-to-sell-sub-saharan-africa-business-to-access-bank.md): DUBAI (Reuters) – Standard Chartered said on Friday it has reached an agreement to sell its subsidiaries in sub-Saharan Africa to Nigeria’s Access Bank, put..
- [Small business distress index hits mid-2020 high](https://assetdigest.com/small-business-distress-index-hits-mid-2020-high.md): By Chiara Elisei LONDON (Reuters) – Corporate distress among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hit its highest since mid-2020 in the three months to M..
- [Auto lobby urges Spain’s next government to commit to decarbonisation](https://assetdigest.com/auto-lobby-urges-spains-next-government-to-commit-to-decarbonisation.md): ((This July 12 story has been corrected to clarify that the forecast is for all car sales in Spain, not just EV sales, in paragraph 8)) (Reuters) – Spanish au..
- [Signs ‘crypto winter’ ending as regulatory fog begins to lift](https://assetdigest.com/signs-crypto-winter-ending-as-regulatory-fog-begins-to-lift.md): By Tom Westbrook and Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Cryptocurrencies were testing year highs on Friday as a run of favourable regulatory and investment moves have..
- [Italy’s luxury groups set aside rivalries to keep it local](https://assetdigest.com/italys-luxury-groups-set-aside-rivalries-to-keep-it-local.md): By Elisa Anzolin MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s luxury fashion groups, which for decades jealously guarded their independence, have started teaming up to protect..
- [Euro zone ministers agree on gradual wind-down of spending](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-ministers-agree-on-gradual-wind-down-of-spending.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone finance ministers agreed on Thursday that the single currency area needed a “determined, gradual and realistic” reduction o..
- [Ericsson’s quarterly operating profit declines, beats expectations](https://assetdigest.com/ericssons-quarterly-operating-profit-declines-beats-expectations.md): By Martin Coulter LONDON (Reuters) – Sweden’s Ericsson reported a 62% fall in second-quarter adjusted operating profit on Friday, slightly beating market ex..
- [Exclusive-Canada unfreezes talks with Turkey on export controls after NATO move-source](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-canada-unfreezes-talks-with-turkey-on-export-controls-after-nato-move-source.md): By Jonathan Spicer and Huseyin Hayatsever ANKARA (Reuters) -Canada has unfrozen talks with Turkey on lifting export controls on drone parts after Ankara gave it..
- [Bosch ups investment in hydrogen, begins fuel-cell power module production](https://assetdigest.com/bosch-ups-investment-in-hydrogen-begins-fuel-cell-power-module-production.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German auto supplier Bosch will invest almost 2.5 billion euros ($2.8 billion) in hydrogen fuel cell technology from 2021 to 2026 and expec..
- [Elon Musk thinks China is interested in an international AI framework](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-thinks-china-is-interested-in-an-international-ai-framework.md): By Kanishka Singh and Anna Tong WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Billionaire Elon Musk said on Wednesday he thinks China is interested in a cooperative international frame..
- [UK’s Domino’s Pizza Group names new CEO](https://assetdigest.com/uks-dominos-pizza-group-names-new-ceo.md): (Reuters) -Domino’s Pizza Group said on Thursday Andrew Rennie, who has served as the Europe chief for a major franchise operator of the pizza chain, will joi..
- [We won’t get to net zero with today’s housing stock without radical action. Lucy Han, ABB’s global home automation expert, explains how new technology holds the key.](https://assetdigest.com/we-wont-get-to-net-zero-with-todays-housing-stock-without-radical-action-lucy-han-abbs-global-home-automation-expert-explains-how-new-technology-holds-the-key.md): With energy fuel costs hitting all-time highs in many parts of the world, and a global imperative to reduce emissions, there’s an urgent need to make our h..
- [Discount retailer Pepco’s sales growth slows](https://assetdigest.com/discount-retailer-pepcos-sales-growth-slows.md): LONDON (Reuters) -European discount retailer Pepco Group reported a slowdown in underlying sales growth in its latest quarter on Thursday, saying it faced a cha..
- [Big companies toughen banking partner screening after crisis – survey](https://assetdigest.com/big-companies-toughen-banking-partner-screening-after-crisis-survey.md): By Laura Matthews NEW YORK (Reuters) – Large companies are spreading out their counterparty risk and increasing screening of their banking partners in respons..
- [Wall Street cheers cool CPI with stock rally; dollar, yields decline](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-cheers-cool-cpi-with-stock-rally-dollar-yields-decline.md): By Lawrence Delevingne (Reuters) -Wall Street stocks advanced on Wednesday and the dollar and Treasury yields fell after new U.S. inflation data showed a slowdo..
- [British digital bank Monzo in talks to buy Nordic lender Lunar](https://assetdigest.com/british-digital-bank-monzo-in-talks-to-buy-nordic-lender-lunar.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British digital bank Monzo is in early stage discussions about a potential acquisition of Nordic lender Lunar Group, a person familiar with..
- [Germany more flexible on hydrogen transition, emphasises speed – draft](https://assetdigest.com/germany-more-flexible-on-hydrogen-transition-emphasises-speed-draft.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany is set to hold on to its hydrogen economy goals up to 2030 and beyond while pressing for speed and allowing greater leeway in tr..
- [Smurfit Kappa eyes wider North Africa expansion after Morocco opening](https://assetdigest.com/smurfit-kappa-eyes-wider-north-africa-expansion-after-morocco-opening.md): By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) -Europe’s largest paper and packaging producer Smurfit Kappa expects the opening of its first North African plant in Morocc..
- [Bank of England says Britain is coping with higher interest rates](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-says-britain-is-coping-with-higher-interest-rates.md): By David Milliken, Huw Jones and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s economy is so far proving resilient to a surge in interest rates over the past ..
- [Exclusive-SoftBank considering US listing for its PayPay business – sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-softbank-considering-us-listing-for-its-paypay-business-sources.md): By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka TOKYO (Reuters) -SoftBank is considering a U.S. listing for its PayPay payments business, three sources familiar with the matter ..
- [Oil steadies amid economic concerns, higher U.S. crude stocks](https://assetdigest.com/oil-steadies-amid-economic-concerns-higher-u-s-crude-stocks.md): By Laura Sanicola and Trixie Yap (Reuters) -Oil prices barely moved on Wednesday as markets weighed a possible build in U.S. crude stockpiles and economic conce..
- [IBM mulls using its own AI chip in new cloud service to lower costs](https://assetdigest.com/ibm-mulls-using-its-own-ai-chip-in-new-cloud-service-to-lower-costs.md): By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – International Business Machines (IBM) is considering the use of artificial intelligence chips that it designed in-..
- [Zara owner boosts sustainability goals as fast-fashion feels the heat](https://assetdigest.com/zara-owner-boosts-sustainability-goals-as-fast-fashion-feels-the-heat.md): By Corina Pons and Helen Reid MADRID/LONDON (Reuters) -Zara owner Inditex said on Tuesday it will look to recycling and sustainably farmed crops to reduce its e..
- [LG Chem raising $2 billion in exchangeable bonds](https://assetdigest.com/lg-chem-raising-2-billion-in-exchangeable-bonds.md): SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd is raising $2 billion in bonds that will exchange for LG Energy Solution Ltd shares, according to a regulatory f..
- [Stocks rise, dollar retreats ahead of inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-rise-dollar-retreats-ahead-of-inflation-data.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -Global shares rose and the dollar eased on Tuesday ahead of U.S. inflation data that could support a quicker end to Federal R..
- [Heathrow passenger numbers near pre-pandemic levels in June](https://assetdigest.com/heathrow-passenger-numbers-near-pre-pandemic-levels-in-june.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Heathrow Airport, Britain’s busiest, said 7 million passengers traveled through it last month, putting it just below levels recorded befo..
- [U.S. says to move forward with transfer of F-16 jets to Turkey](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-says-to-move-forward-with-transfer-of-f-16-jets-to-turkey.md): VILNIUS (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will move forward with the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in consultation with Congress, U.S. National S..
- [Analysis-Japan’s changing views on price hikes open door for BOJ policy tweak](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-japans-changing-views-on-price-hikes-open-door-for-boj-policy-tweak.md): By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese consumers may finally be shedding their decades-old frugal mindset, spending more on items th..
- [Food prices squeeze consumers in June, hot weather boosts summer spending: BRC](https://assetdigest.com/food-prices-squeeze-consumers-in-june-hot-weather-boosts-summer-spending-brc.md): By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – Unusually hot weather boosted sales of sun screen and barbecue food in Britain last month, a British Retail Consortium sur..
- [Oil rises on OPEC+ cuts, weaker dollar](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-on-opec-cuts-weaker-dollar.md): By Arathy Somasekhar and Sudarshan Varadhan (Reuters) -Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, recouping some of the losses from the previous session, as traders fo..
- [Apple opens store on China’s WeChat platform](https://assetdigest.com/apple-opens-store-on-chinas-wechat-platform.md): BEIJING (Reuters) -Tencent’s WeChat said on Tuesday that iPhone maker Apple had opened a store on its social media platform, marking an expansion of the U.S. ..
- [Uniper chief says flexible duration LNG contracts key for Europe](https://assetdigest.com/uniper-chief-says-flexible-duration-lng-contracts-key-for-europe.md): By Nia Williams VANCOUVER (Reuters) – Shorter-duration contracts for LNG purchases will be important for Europe’s diversifying supply given uncertainty abou..
- [Turkey backs Sweden’s NATO entry](https://assetdigest.com/turkey-backs-swedens-nato-entry.md): (Reuters) – Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan agreed Monday to support Sweden’s bid to join NATO, a move that will expand the military alliance and streng..
- [L&T, Spain’s Navantia to jointly bid for $5-billion India submarine tender](https://assetdigest.com/lt-spains-navantia-to-jointly-bid-for-5-billion-india-submarine-tender.md): BENGALURU (Reuters) – Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro on Monday said it struck an agreement with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to bid for a ..
- [Thames Water pulled back from the brink after investors pump in $960 million](https://assetdigest.com/thames-water-pulled-back-from-the-brink-after-investors-pump-in-960-million.md): By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Thames Water said its investors had agreed to inject 750 million pounds ($960 million) into the company, helping to stave off t..
- [UK health regulator approves GSK’s vaccine for common respiratory virus RSV](https://assetdigest.com/uk-health-regulator-approves-gsks-vaccine-for-common-respiratory-virus-rsv.md): (Reuters) -Britain’s health regulator approved GSK’s vaccine for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which causes thousands of hospitalisations and death..
- [Marketmind: China disinflation a mix of good and bad](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-china-disinflation-a-mix-of-good-and-bad.md): (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole China’s inflation data for June surprised on the downside, with consumer ..
- [Analysis-Europe faces long wait for weight-loss drugs as governments eye costs](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-europe-faces-long-wait-for-weight-loss-drugs-as-governments-eye-costs.md): By Ludwig Burger and Andreas Rinke FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Novo Nordisk will start selling its hugely popular obesity drug Wegovy in Germany this month, its thi..
- [Gucci-owner Kering paid $3.8 billion for French fragrance label Creed – FT](https://assetdigest.com/gucci-owner-kering-paid-3-8-billion-for-french-fragrance-label-creed-ft.md): (Reuters) -Gucci-owner Kering paid 3.5 billion euros ($3.83 billion) for acquiring high-end French fragrance label Creed in June, the Financial Times reported o..
- [Innovation in EVs seen denting copper demand growth potential](https://assetdigest.com/innovation-in-evs-seen-denting-copper-demand-growth-potential.md): By Mai Nguyen HANOI (Reuters) -New electric vehicles from Tesla and rivals are being engineered for efficiency in a way that cuts copper content, changes that c..
- [Biden arrives in Britain to meet King Charles, PM Sunak](https://assetdigest.com/biden-arrives-in-britain-to-meet-king-charles-pm-sunak.md): By Michael Holden and Steve Holland LONDON (Reuters) -U.S President Joe Biden arrived in London late on Sunday for the start of a three-nation tour that will in..
- [Jaguar Land Rover expects Q1 free cash flow of over $500 million](https://assetdigest.com/jaguar-land-rover-expects-q1-free-cash-flow-of-over-500-million.md): (Reuters) -Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) posted a 30% rise in wholesale volumes for the first quarter on Friday, as chip and other supply constraints eased, and forec..
- [EU and Belgium invest $1.6 billion in chip technology firm Imec](https://assetdigest.com/eu-and-belgium-invest-1-6-billion-in-chip-technology-firm-imec.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union and Belgium’s regional Flemish government will together invest 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in Belgian chip technol..
- [Amman Mineral makes firm debut in Indonesia’s biggest IPO this year](https://assetdigest.com/amman-mineral-makes-firm-debut-in-indonesias-biggest-ipo-this-year.md): By Bernadette Christina, Fransiska Nangoy and Yantoultra Ngui JAKARTA/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Amman Mineral Internasional ended 3.5% higher in its stock market deb..
- [Continental to phase out activities at Gifhorn plant by end of 2027](https://assetdigest.com/continental-to-phase-out-activities-at-gifhorn-plant-by-end-of-2027.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Continental said on Friday it plans to phase out business activities at its Gifhorn plant by the end of 2027, with 450 out of 900 jobs at the ..
- [UK house prices post biggest annual drop since 2011: Halifax](https://assetdigest.com/uk-house-prices-post-biggest-annual-drop-since-2011-halifax.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices fell last month in annual terms at the fastest rate in 12 years and soaring interest rates are likely to he..
- [German economy faces uphill climb as industrial output falls](https://assetdigest.com/german-economy-faces-uphill-climb-as-industrial-output-falls.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – A swift economic recovery for Germany appeared less likely on Friday as data showed a surprise fall in industrial production. Output fel..
- [Telefonica sells controlling stake in Peruvian fibre optic network to KKR](https://assetdigest.com/telefonica-sells-controlling-stake-in-peruvian-fibre-optic-network-to-kkr.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Telefonica has sold a 54% stake in its fibre optic network in Peru to U.S. private equity fund KKR and 10% to Entel’s local business, the..
- [Stocks squeal as borrowing costs return to banking crisis highs](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-squeal-as-borrowing-costs-return-to-banking-crisis-highs.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks fell for a third straight day on Thursday, as strong U.S. jobs data bolstered bets on another U.S. interest rate..
- [Metaverse has set off no alarms or need for controls yet – EU’s Vestager](https://assetdigest.com/metaverse-has-set-off-no-alarms-or-need-for-controls-yet-eus-vestager.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The metaverse, shared virtual worlds accessible through the internet, has not triggered any concerns so far or the need for ..
- [Berlusconi leaves control of family business to two eldest children](https://assetdigest.com/berlusconi-leaves-control-of-family-business-to-two-eldest-children.md): By Elvira Pollina MILAN (Reuters) – Silvio Berlusconi’s eldest children Marina and Pier Silvio will jointly share majority control of the business empire he..
- [Travel agency Booking to defend ETraveli deal at July 7 EU hearing](https://assetdigest.com/travel-agency-booking-to-defend-etraveli-deal-at-july-7-eu-hearing.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Online travel agency Booking Holdings will on Friday try to convince European Union antitrust regulators to allow its 1.6..
- [Oil steadies as market digests supply and demand outlook](https://assetdigest.com/oil-steadies-as-market-digests-supply-and-demand-outlook.md): By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as the market digested tighter crude supply alongside fears of global economic sl..
- [Meta takes aim at Twitter with Threads app, millions join](https://assetdigest.com/meta-takes-aim-at-twitter-with-threads-app-millions-join.md): By Katie Paul NEW YORK (Reuters) -Meta Platforms on Wednesday launched a direct challenge to Twitter with Threads, garnering millions of users in hours as it so..
- [Volkswagen ready to act amid China metal export curbs](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-ready-to-act-amid-china-metal-export-curbs.md): (Reuters) – Volkswagen on Thursday said it was monitoring the situation on the raw materials markets after China announced it would control exports of some me..
- [World Cup fever lifts Qatar Airways revenue to record high](https://assetdigest.com/world-cup-fever-lifts-qatar-airways-revenue-to-record-high.md): By Hadeel Al Sayegh DUBAI (Reuters) -Qatar Airways late on Wednesday reported a record annual revenue of 76.3 billion riyals ($21 billion), underpinned by a hig..
- [Foxconn chairman holds talks with Sharp employees in Japan after profit slump](https://assetdigest.com/foxconn-chairman-holds-talks-with-sharp-employees-in-japan-after-profit-slump.md): TAIPEI (Reuters) -Foxconn Chairman Liu Young-way held talks with senior and mid-level employees at Japan’s Sharp this week and discussed topics including the ..
- [Samsung profit likely lowest in more than 14 years as chip glut persists](https://assetdigest.com/samsung-profit-likely-lowest-in-more-than-14-years-as-chip-glut-persists.md): By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -Samsung Electronics’ June-quarter profit is expected to plunge 96% on-year to the lowest for any quarter in more than 14 years, ..
- [UK regulator orders investment funds to manage liquidity better](https://assetdigest.com/uk-regulator-orders-investment-funds-to-manage-liquidity-better.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Some asset managers face sanctions for failing to manage liquidity properly, posing risks to market stability and investors’..
- [US crude oil gains on supply cuts, focus shifts to holiday demand](https://assetdigest.com/us-crude-oil-gains-on-supply-cuts-focus-shifts-to-holiday-demand.md): By Shariq Khan BENGALURU (Reuters) – U.S. crude oil gained about 3% on Wednesday, narrowing the price gap with global benchmark Brent in a post-holiday respon..
- [The Cloud for financial trading](https://assetdigest.com/the-cloud-for-financial-trading.md): Jeff Mezger is Vice President of Product Management at TNS There will be several board meetings taking place right now, with the CEO’s saying, ‘we should be..
- [Euro zone consumers see lower inflation ahead – ECB poll](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-consumers-see-lower-inflation-ahead-ecb-poll.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Euro zone consumers in May cut their inflation expectations again for the following 12 months, although they still saw prices growing faste..
- [Adidas HR chief latest board member to leave since arrival of Gulden as CEO](https://assetdigest.com/adidas-hr-chief-latest-board-member-to-leave-since-arrival-of-gulden-as-ceo.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Adidas said on Wednesday that its HR chief Amanda Rajkumar would leave the company this month after less than three years in the role, beco..
- [SBI Holdings to help Taiwan’s Powerchip build a plant in Japan](https://assetdigest.com/sbi-holdings-to-help-taiwans-powerchip-build-a-plant-in-japan.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Financial firm SBI Holdings said on Wednesday it would help Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp establish a factory in Jap..
- [British lawmakers say new health agency had weak financial controls](https://assetdigest.com/british-lawmakers-say-new-health-agency-had-weak-financial-controls.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The UK Health Security Agency was set up with financial controls that were so weak parliament cannot establish whether it used funds in the..
- [Thai headline inflation at 22-month low, lowers 2023 price rise forecast](https://assetdigest.com/thai-headline-inflation-at-22-month-low-lowers-2023-price-rise-forecast.md): BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand’s annual headline inflation unexpectedly rose in June but at its slowest pace in 22 months, and the commerce ministry on Wednesday..
- [Singapore’s fight against inflation still on amid uncertain growth outlook -central bank](https://assetdigest.com/singapores-fight-against-inflation-still-on-amid-uncertain-growth-outlook-central-bank.md): By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank warned on Wednesday of weak near-term growth for one of Asia’s top financial hubs and said i..
- [Lamborghini sells out combustion engine models – WELT](https://assetdigest.com/lamborghini-sells-out-combustion-engine-models-welt.md): (Reuters) – Lamborghini’s combustion engine models are sold out until the end of production, its chief executive was quoted as saying in the WELT newspaper ..
- [China Investment sells some shares in Teck Resources](https://assetdigest.com/china-investment-sells-some-shares-in-teck-resources.md): (Reuters) – China investment corporation (CIC) said on Tuesday its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fullbloom Investment Corporation, sold some of its shares in Teck ..
- [EV batteries remain major challenge for insurers – UK’s Thatcham](https://assetdigest.com/ev-batteries-remain-major-challenge-for-insurers-uks-thatcham.md): By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – A lack of data on electric vehicle (EV) batteries continues to challenge insurers who are forced to scrap EVs after mild acci..
- [Cyber insurance rates drop 10% in June -report](https://assetdigest.com/cyber-insurance-rates-drop-10-in-june-report.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Cyber insurance rates dropped around 10% in June compared with a year earlier, reversing recent sharp rate rises, as claims proved smaller ..
- [UK refutes claims it is dropping $14.76 billion climate pledge](https://assetdigest.com/uk-refutes-claims-it-is-dropping-14-76-billion-climate-pledge.md): (Reuters) -The British government said on Tuesday that claims it was dropping its International Climate Finance pledge are false, after the Guardian reported th..
- [Italy’s finances creak as budget deficit climbs in Q1](https://assetdigest.com/italys-finances-creak-as-budget-deficit-climbs-in-q1.md): By Gavin Jones and Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s budget deficit widened in the first quarter to 12.1% of gross domestic product (GDP) compared wit..
- [Oil up as market weighs supply cuts against gloomy economic outlook](https://assetdigest.com/oil-up-as-market-weighs-supply-cuts-against-gloomy-economic-outlook.md): By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices ticked higher on Tuesday as markets weighed supply cuts for August by top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia again..
- [German retailers face 4% slump in sales in real terms in 2023 – HDE](https://assetdigest.com/german-retailers-face-4-slump-in-sales-in-real-terms-in-2023-hde.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German retailers expect to bring in 4% less sales income this year than last in real terms as inflation remains stubborn, the HDE retail as..
- [UniCredit appoints new head of digital to replace Jingle after two years](https://assetdigest.com/unicredit-appoints-new-head-of-digital-to-replace-jingle-after-two-years.md): MILAN (Reuters) – UniCredit has named Ali Khan, a cloud specialist who joins from consultancy PwC, as its new head of digital and information, replacing Jingl..
- [Chinese smartphones sales exceed 70% of Russian market](https://assetdigest.com/chinese-smartphones-sales-exceed-70-of-russian-market.md): (Reuters) – Chinese smartphones dominated the Russian market in the first half of 2023, exceeding 70% of all sales, leading consumer electronics retailer M.Vi..
- [Sainsbury’s says UK food inflation falling as sales rise](https://assetdigest.com/sainsburys-says-uk-food-inflation-falling-as-sales-rise.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Sainsbury’s, Britain’s second largest supermarket group, said on Tuesday food inflation was starting to fall as a return to..
- [Twitter says users must be verified to access TweetDeck](https://assetdigest.com/twitter-says-users-must-be-verified-to-access-tweetdeck.md): By Sheila Dang (Reuters) -Twitter users will soon need to be verified in order to use TweetDeck, the social media company said in a tweet on Monday. The change ..
- [Arrival, Nikola signal more pain for EV startups](https://assetdigest.com/arrival-nikola-signal-more-pain-for-ev-startups.md): (Reuters) -Arrival SA will terminate plans to merge with a blank-check firm and Nikola Corp will offload its newly acquired battery unit, the companies said on ..
- [Amazon rolls out first European Rivian vans in Germany](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-rolls-out-first-european-rivian-vans-in-germany.md): By Nick Carey (Reuters) – E-commerce giant Amazon will deploy its first European vans from U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian in Germany over the coming ..
- [Japan’s top lenders in fresh drive to win US investment banking deals](https://assetdigest.com/japans-top-lenders-in-fresh-drive-to-win-us-investment-banking-deals.md): By Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s top lenders aim to carve out a larger presence in U.S investment banking as they look to make ..
- [Cinepolis exec seen as CEO candidate for Cineworld – Sky News](https://assetdigest.com/cinepolis-exec-seen-as-ceo-candidate-for-cineworld-sky-news.md): (Reuters) – Cineworld Group is looking at Eduardo Acuna, who runs the Americas operations of Mexico’s Cinepolis, as a potential candidate to take the helm a..
- [UK demands better deal for drivers in road fuel market](https://assetdigest.com/uk-demands-better-deal-for-drivers-in-road-fuel-market.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will require supermarkets and retailers to give drivers access to live fuel prices at every petrol station on their pho..
- [Oil giants drill deep as profits trump climate concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-giants-drill-deep-as-profits-trump-climate-concerns.md): By Ron Bousso and Nerijus Adomaitis LONDON (Reuters) -Oil and gas companies have intensified the hunt for new deposits in a long-term bet on demand, as they rei..
- [UBS goes on hiring spree for wealth managers catering to rich Americans](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-goes-on-hiring-spree-for-wealth-managers-catering-to-rich-americans.md): By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK (Reuters) -UBS has gone on a U.S. recruiting drive for wealth managers catering to rich Americans even as it considers culling 30% o..
- [World stocks rally, Nikkei closes at 33-year peak](https://assetdigest.com/world-stocks-rally-nikkei-closes-at-33-year-peak.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) -World stocks rose to a two-week peak on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei closing at its highest level in 33 years, drawing su..
- [UK banks asked by lawmakers if they’re ‘exploiting’ savers with low rates](https://assetdigest.com/uk-banks-asked-by-lawmakers-if-theyre-exploiting-savers-with-low-rates.md): By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -British banks faced fresh criticism on Monday for the savings rates they offer to cash-strapped customers, in the latest inter..
- [Casino shares plunge as supermarket chain faces increased default risk](https://assetdigest.com/casino-shares-plunge-as-supermarket-chain-faces-increased-default-risk.md): PARIS (Reuters) -Shares in France’s Casino plunged by as much as 20% to fresh record lows on Monday after the supermarket chain warned it was facing an increa..
- [Panasonic needs four more EV battery plants, executive says](https://assetdigest.com/panasonic-needs-four-more-ev-battery-plants-executive-says.md): By Miho Uranaka OSAKA, Japan (Reuters) -The battery arm of Japan’s Panasonic will need to build four more factories to reach its target for a sharp boost in a..
- [UK year-ahead inflation expectations rise to 5%: Citi/YouGov](https://assetdigest.com/uk-year-ahead-inflation-expectations-rise-to-5-citi-yougov.md): LONDON (Reuters) -The British public’s expectations for inflation over the coming year rose in June but long-run expectations eased, according to a survey tha..
- [Apple makes history as first $3 trillion company amid tech stock surge](https://assetdigest.com/apple-makes-history-as-first-3-trillion-company-amid-tech-stock-surge.md): (Reuters) – Apple Inc became the first company in the world to reach a market value of $3 trillion, buoyed by hopes over its expansion in new markets coupled ..
- [Australia’s United Malt agrees to $1 billion takeover offer from France’s InVivo](https://assetdigest.com/australias-united-malt-agrees-to-1-billion-takeover-offer-from-frances-invivo.md): By Harish Sridharan and Sybille de La Hamaide (Reuters) -United Malt Group Ltd said on Monday it agreed to a A$1.5 billion ($999 million) takeover offer from Ma..
- [Hong Kong May retail sales rise 18.4%, sixth month of growth](https://assetdigest.com/hong-kong-may-retail-sales-rise-18-4-sixth-month-of-growth.md): HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s May retail sales rose 18.4% from a year earlier thanks to the revival of inbound tourism and positive consumption sentimen..
- [UK car output jumps 27% in May from year earlier on steady EV demand](https://assetdigest.com/uk-car-output-jumps-27-in-may-from-year-earlier-on-steady-ev-demand.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s car production rose for a fourth straight month in May, driven by higher demand for electric vehicles, according to an industry body. ..
- [Volkswagen in talks with Tesla to adopt its charging standard](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-in-talks-with-tesla-to-adopt-its-charging-standard.md): (Reuters) -Volkswagen is in talks with Tesla to adopt its North American Charging Standard (NACS) technology, while the German automaker’s charging network un..
- [AutoStore to appeal London high court loss to Ocado in patent feud](https://assetdigest.com/autostore-to-appeal-london-high-court-loss-to-ocado-in-patent-feud.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Norwegian robotics firm AutoStore said on Thursday it will appeal a London high court judgement in March which dismissed its patent infring..
- [Credit Suisse appoints investment banking management committee -memo](https://assetdigest.com/credit-suisse-appoints-investment-banking-management-committee-memo.md): By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK (Reuters) – Credit Suisse Group AG on Thursday appointed an investment banking management committee to oversee its integration wit..
- [Britain’s Ocado follows rivals in cutting some prices.](https://assetdigest.com/britains-ocado-follows-rivals-in-cutting-some-prices.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – British online supermarket Ocado Retail has followed rivals by cutting prices of some essential items, adding to hopes a sur..
- [Catalonia cracks down on booming marijuana industry](https://assetdigest.com/catalonia-cracks-down-on-booming-marijuana-industry.md): By Horaci Garcia and Joan Faus BARCELONA (Reuters) – Heavily-armed police officers arrived in a well-to-do Barcelona suburb before dawn to raid a two-storey h..
- [South African citrus growers say EU pest rules putting squeeze on exports](https://assetdigest.com/south-african-citrus-growers-say-eu-pest-rules-putting-squeeze-on-exports.md): (Reuters) – New European Union pest control rules will cut South Africa’s orange exports to Europe by 20% this year, threatening thousands of jobs, the Citr..
- [India’s aerospace suppliers see upside in parts-making from record jet orders](https://assetdigest.com/indias-aerospace-suppliers-see-upside-in-parts-making-from-record-jet-orders.md): By Allison Lampert and Aditi Shah PARIS/DELHI (Reuters) -Indian aerospace suppliers see record jet orders by the country’s top two carriers boosting domestic ..
- [Chinese payment giants revive effort to accept foreign credit cards](https://assetdigest.com/chinese-payment-giants-revive-effort-to-accept-foreign-credit-cards.md): By Josh Ye HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese tech giants Tencent Holdings and Ant Group said that they would allow users to link international credit cards to the..
- [Euro zone lending takes another hit in May](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-lending-takes-another-hit-in-may.md): (Reuters) – Euro zone bank lending slowed further in May, dragged down by higher interest rates and a recession in the bloc’s vast manufacturing sector, Eur..
- [Boohoo urges Revolution Beauty to call general meeting over board changes](https://assetdigest.com/boohoo-urges-revolution-beauty-to-call-general-meeting-over-board-changes.md): (Reuters) – Boohoo on Wednesday urged Revolution Beauty to call for its requisitioned general meeting “without further delay” to remove Chief Executive Of..
- [SAP CEO: huge growth potential in generative AI](https://assetdigest.com/sap-ceo-huge-growth-potential-in-generative-ai.md): (Reuters) – German business software maker SAP sees huge growth potential in generative AI technology, Chief Executive Officer Christian Klein told the busine..
- [Nissan will not fill COO position left open by Gupta’s departure](https://assetdigest.com/nissan-will-not-fill-coo-position-left-open-by-guptas-departure.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co has decided to not fill in the chief operating officer position vacated by Ashwani Gupta under a new management structure, t..
- [Asia shares subdued, yen shunned as euro shines](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-subdued-yen-shunned-as-euro-shines.md): By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares stalled on Wednesday as surprisingly upbeat U.S. economic news warred with global growth concerns, while the emb..
- [Google lays off staff at its mapping app Waze](https://assetdigest.com/google-lays-off-staff-at-its-mapping-app-waze-2.md): (Reuters) -Alphabet-owned Google on Tuesday said it is cutting jobs at mapping app Waze as it merges the app’s advertising system with Google Ads technology, ..
- [Google lays off staff at its mapping app Waze](https://assetdigest.com/google-lays-off-staff-at-its-mapping-app-waze.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – One in seven people in the United Kingdom faced hunger last year because they did not have enough money, according to a repo..
- [Cryptoverse: Bitcoin bounces on BlackRock buzz](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-bitcoin-bounces-on-blackrock-buzz.md): By Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Medha Singh (Reuters) – What would Satoshi make of it all? Bitcoin, the currency created to subvert the financial establishment,..
- [Hungary not getting EU recovery funds would hit credibility – Fitch](https://assetdigest.com/hungary-not-getting-eu-recovery-funds-would-hit-credibility-fitch.md): By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Any failure by Hungary to pass reforms to unlock European Union recovery funds would harm policy credibility, Fitch Ra..
- [German bond yield curve most inverted in nearly 31 years](https://assetdigest.com/german-bond-yield-curve-most-inverted-in-nearly-31-years.md): By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -The German yield curve was at its most inverted level in nearly 31 years on Tuesday as investors bet that a flagging economy would..
- [Aston Martin’s shares skid after it drops sales volume target](https://assetdigest.com/aston-martins-shares-skid-after-it-drops-sales-volume-target.md): By Aby Jose Koilparambil (Reuters) – British luxury carmaker Aston Martin unnerved investors on Tuesday by leaving out a sales volume target as it stuck to it..
- [Renault CEO says free float of future electric unit will be more than 10%](https://assetdigest.com/renault-ceo-says-free-float-of-future-electric-unit-will-be-more-than-10.md): PARIS (Reuters) – A sizeable chunk of Renault’s planned electric vehicle spinoff could remain in free float on the stock market, its CEO said in an intervie..
- [Accor plans to add more than 1,200 hotels](https://assetdigest.com/accor-plans-to-add-more-than-1200-hotels.md): (Reuters) -Accor plans to open more than 1,200 hotels in the next five years, increasing the number of its resorts by more than one-fifth, Europe’s biggest ho..
- [China’s state banks seen selling dollars offshore to slow yuan drop – sources](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-state-banks-seen-selling-dollars-offshore-to-slow-yuan-drop-sources.md): SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s major state-owned banks were seen selling dollars in the offshore spot foreign exchange market on Tuesday, four sources wi..
- [Indonesia’s Pertamina, Electrum sign battery packs development deal](https://assetdigest.com/indonesias-pertamina-electrum-sign-battery-packs-development-deal.md): JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s state energy company Pertamina said late on Monday it plans to develop battery packs for electric motorcycles with Electrum,..
- [Petronas, TotalEnergies and Mitsui ink carbon capture and storage project deal](https://assetdigest.com/petronas-totalenergies-and-mitsui-ink-carbon-capture-and-storage-project-deal.md): KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Petronas said on Tuesday it has signed a development agreement with TotalEnergies Carbon Neutrality Ventures and Mitsui & Co. ..
- [Dollar holds firm ahead of U.S. durable goods, housing data](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-holds-firm-ahead-of-u-s-durable-goods-housing-data.md): By Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar held its ground against major currencies on Tuesday as tension in Russia simmered and traders looked ahead to..
- [Illumina starts job cuts, plans office exit to rein in costs](https://assetdigest.com/illumina-starts-job-cuts-plans-office-exit-to-rein-in-costs.md): (Reuters) -Illumina Inc has commenced job cuts, the genetic sequencing equipment maker said on Monday, as it looks to cushion the impact of sticky inflation and..
- [Britain says Celsa Steel has repaid emergency COVID loan, created 300 jobs](https://assetdigest.com/britain-says-celsa-steel-has-repaid-emergency-covid-loan-created-300-jobs.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British arm of Celsa Steel has fully repaid an emergency COVID loan it received 3 years ago, generating a further 300 jobs in the proce..
- [UK’s Sainsbury’s cuts more prices, adding to signs of abating inflation](https://assetdigest.com/uks-sainsburys-cuts-more-prices-adding-to-signs-of-abating-inflation.md): By James Davey and Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -British supermarket Sainsbury’s cut more prices on Monday, adding to evidence that a surge in food inflation ..
- [Yara postpones clean ammonia IPO after weak valuation](https://assetdigest.com/yara-postpones-clean-ammonia-ipo-after-weak-valuation.md): OSLO (Reuters) -Norway’s Yara has postponed a planned initial public offering of its Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) business by one or two years due to an unsatisfa..
- [German business sentiment points to likelihood of longer recession](https://assetdigest.com/german-business-sentiment-points-to-likelihood-of-longer-recession.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -German business morale worsened for the second consecutive month in June, a survey showed on Monday, indicating that Europe’s largest econom..
- [AB Foods raises profit outlook as Primark gets summer boost](https://assetdigest.com/ab-foods-raises-profit-outlook-as-primark-gets-summer-boost.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Associated British Foods raised its full year profit outlook on Monday with its Primark fashion business boosted by warm weathe..
- [Euronext to sell 11.1% stake in LCH SA to LCH Group](https://assetdigest.com/euronext-to-sell-11-1-stake-in-lch-sa-to-lch-group.md): PARIS (Reuters) -European stock market operator Euronext said on Monday it had agreed to sell its 11.1% stake in the European operations of clearing company LCH..
- [Analysis-After the buzz, investors are doing their own homework on AI](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-after-the-buzz-investors-are-doing-their-own-homework-on-ai.md): By Danilo Masoni and Lucy Raitano MILAN (Reuters) – The rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence has boosted markets this year, but after the init..
- [PwC Australia says staff involved in tax leak face ‘severe’ consequences](https://assetdigest.com/pwc-australia-says-staff-involved-in-tax-leak-face-severe-consequences.md): By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) -PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia staff who are found to have acted improperly in a scandal over the leaking of government tax..
- [How technology is used in occupational therapy](https://assetdigest.com/how-technology-is-used-in-occupational-therapy.md): Occupational therapy (OT) aims to help the recovery of patients with mental, physical, and cognitive disorders, including those that arise in old age, giving th..
- [Desperately seeking staff: Paris Airshow lets jobless in for free](https://assetdigest.com/desperately-seeking-staff-paris-airshow-lets-jobless-in-for-free.md): By Allison Lampert and Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) – Jean Blondin usually attends the world’s largest air show to find new contracts. This year, he has made ..
- [Explainer-Top Indian startup Byju’s battles auditor criticism, board exits](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-top-indian-startup-byjus-battles-auditor-criticism-board-exits.md): By M. Sriram MUMBAI (Reuters) – Education technology giant Byju’s, one of India’s biggest startups valued at $22 billion last year, has run into problems,..
- [Mitsubishi sees no Sakhalin-2 LNG operational issues after Shell exit](https://assetdigest.com/mitsubishi-sees-no-sakhalin-2-lng-operational-issues-after-shell-exit.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp expects no operational problems at the Sakhalin-2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Russia’s Far East, incl..
- [Honda to recall about 1.2 million vehicles in US – NHTSA](https://assetdigest.com/honda-to-recall-about-1-2-million-vehicles-in-us-nhtsa.md): (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co is recalling about 1.2 million vehicles in the United States due to an issue with the rearview camera image which may not appear on..
- [European shares set for worst week in three months, Siemens Energy plunges](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-set-for-worst-week-in-three-months-siemens-energy-plunges.md): By Shreyashi Sanyal (Reuters) -European shares dipped on Friday at the end of a central bank policy-packed week that reinforced views that interest rates could ..
- [UK consumer morale touches 17-month high despite inflation pain – GfK](https://assetdigest.com/uk-consumer-morale-touches-17-month-high-despite-inflation-pain-gfk.md): By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British consumer sentiment hit its highest level since January 2022 as households turn more optimistic about their finance..
- [Investors increase bets on UK recession as rate hikes bite](https://assetdigest.com/investors-increase-bets-on-uk-recession-as-rate-hikes-bite.md): By Naomi Rovnick and Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) -Markets are doubling down on bets for a UK recession after the Bank of England delivered an outsized rate..
- [Exclusive-India’s BPCL in talks with Rosneft to buy oil priced on Dubai benchmark -sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-indias-bpcl-in-talks-with-rosneft-to-buy-oil-priced-on-dubai-benchmark-sources.md): By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian state-run refiner BPCL is in talks with Rosneft to buy about 6 million metric tons (43.8 million barrels) of disco..
- [Lithium producers warn global supplies may not meet electric vehicle demand](https://assetdigest.com/lithium-producers-warn-global-supplies-may-not-meet-electric-vehicle-demand.md): By Ernest Scheyder LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Lithium producers are growing anxious that delays in mine permitting, staffing shortages and inflation may hinder the..
- [Saudi’s SAMI signs pact with Safran Helicopter Engines for engine maintenance](https://assetdigest.com/saudis-sami-signs-pact-with-safran-helicopter-engines-for-engine-maintenance.md): (Reuters) – State-owned Saudi Arabian Military Industries(SAMI) signed an agreement with France’s Safran Helicopter Engines for engine maintenance and repai..
- [Microsoft says new computing service for chemicals can slash R&D time](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-says-new-computing-service-for-chemicals-can-slash-rd-time.md): By Stephen Nellis Microsoft Corp on Wednesday introduced a new computing service aimed at helping chemical companies speed up the research and development of ne..
- [Aegon bets on Transamerica to boost cash flow and dividend in 2025](https://assetdigest.com/aegon-bets-on-transamerica-to-boost-cash-flow-and-dividend-in-2025.md): (Reuters) -Transamerica owner Aegon on Thursday forecast a higher free cash flow and dividend in 2025, flagging untapped potential in the U.S and stepping up it..
- [Britain says insurer capital rule changes to start by end of 2023](https://assetdigest.com/britain-says-insurer-capital-rule-changes-to-start-by-end-of-2023.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s finance ministry said on Thursday that the first batch of post-Brexit reforms to ‘Solvency II’ capital rules for ..
- [Analysis-For EV batteries, lithium iron phosphate narrows the gap with nickel, cobalt](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-for-ev-batteries-lithium-iron-phosphate-narrows-the-gap-with-nickel-cobalt.md): By Paul Lienert DETROIT (Reuters) – As the auto industry scrambles to produce more affordable electric vehicles, whose most expensive components are the batte..
- [Swiss National Bank calls for new measures after Credit Suisse crash](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-national-bank-calls-for-new-measures-after-credit-suisse-crash.md): By Noele Illien ZURICH (Reuters) -The Swiss National Bank (SNB) on Thursday said it was crucial to draw lessons from the Credit Suisse crisis that led to the ba..
- [Nasdaq expects expanded markets to justify $10.5 billion Adenza merger price tag](https://assetdigest.com/nasdaq-expects-expanded-markets-to-justify-10-5-billion-adenza-merger-price-tag.md): By John McCrank NEW YORK (Reuters) – Nasdaq’s eye-popping $10.5 billion bet on the little known financial software company Adenza will help the exchange ope..
- [Intelsat, SES end merger talks – source](https://assetdigest.com/intelsat-ses-end-merger-talks-source.md): By Nilutpal Timsina (Reuters) -Intelsat has ended merger talks with SES SA, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, ending what would have ..
- [Oil rallies as grain markets tighten, dollar falls on Fed Chair comments](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rallies-as-grain-markets-tighten-dollar-falls-on-fed-chair-comments.md): By Shariq Khan BENGALURU (Reuters) -Oil prices gained a dollar a barrel on Wednesday as U.S. corn and soybean prices raced to multi-month highs, raising expecta..
- [Dollar higher after Powell says Fed inflation fight ‘has a long way to go’](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-higher-after-powell-says-fed-inflation-fight-has-a-long-way-to-go.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar edged higher against a basket of currencies on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said..
- [French send deep diving robot to help Titanic sub search](https://assetdigest.com/french-send-deep-diving-robot-to-help-titanic-sub-search.md): By Louise Dalmasso PARIS (Reuters) – A French robot that can dive to 20,000 feet (6,000 metres) underwater is on its way to help find a tourist submersible th..
- [Factbox-Aviation emissions targets in focus at Paris Airshow](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-aviation-emissions-targets-in-focus-at-paris-airshow.md): By Joanna Plucinska PARIS (Reuters) – Big deals at this week’s Paris Airshow have highlighted a sharp recovery in air travel demand. The sector promises to ..
- [UK manufacturers see lowest inflation since Feb 2021 – CBI](https://assetdigest.com/uk-manufacturers-see-lowest-inflation-since-feb-2021-cbi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British manufacturers expect to raise prices by the smallest amount since February 2021 over the next three months although price increases..
- [German recession will be sharper than expected: Ifo](https://assetdigest.com/german-recession-will-be-sharper-than-expected-ifo.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -The German economy will contract more than previously expected this year as sticky inflation takes its toll on private consumption, the Ifo In..
- [UK’s Berkeley forecasts 20% drop in house sales as interest rates rises weigh](https://assetdigest.com/uks-berkeley-forecasts-20-drop-in-house-sales-as-interest-rates-rises-weigh.md): By Suban Abdulla and Aby Jose Koilparambil (Reuters) -British high-end housebuilder Berkeley on Wednesday forecast a 20% drop in sales for the fiscal year that ..
- [UK’s Halfords expects pricing efforts to drive profits](https://assetdigest.com/uks-halfords-expects-pricing-efforts-to-drive-profits.md): By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Halfords forecast profit would rise 3% in its current financial year, saying its efforts to keep prices low should help it to r..
- [European car sales rise in May – ACEA](https://assetdigest.com/european-car-sales-rise-in-may-acea.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – European new car registrations increased in May, data from the region’s carmaker association showed on Wednesday. The number of new vehic..
- [Factbox – Graphite producers doing deals with automakers and battery groups](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-graphite-producers-doing-deals-with-automakers-and-battery-groups.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Automakers are rushing to lock in graphite supply from outside dominant producer China as mined graphite demand for electric vehicle (EV) b..
- [Mastercard launches global plan to recycle credit cards](https://assetdigest.com/mastercard-launches-global-plan-to-recycle-credit-cards.md): By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) – Payments company Mastercard on Wednesday launched a global project to recycle credit and debit cards as part of a plan to s..
- [Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC in almost $11 billion approach for Covestro -sources](https://assetdigest.com/abu-dhabis-adnoc-in-almost-11-billion-approach-for-covestro-sources.md): By Emma-Victoria Farr, Ludwig Burger and Patricia Weiss (Reuters) -Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has approached German plastics and chemicals maker Cov..
- [UK fines WH Smith, M&S and others for not paying minimum wage](https://assetdigest.com/uk-fines-wh-smith-ms-and-others-for-not-paying-minimum-wage.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has fined more than 200 companies, including top retailers WH Smith, Marks & Spencer and Argos, for failing to pay their lowest pai..
- [Italy’s Brembo to move to Amsterdam to increase M&A options](https://assetdigest.com/italys-brembo-to-move-to-amsterdam-to-increase-ma-options.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Brembo is to move its legal headquarters to the Netherlands and strengthen its loyalty share scheme in a move aimed at increasing ..
- [Nasdaq to transfer European power business to EEX bourse](https://assetdigest.com/nasdaq-to-transfer-european-power-business-to-eex-bourse.md): By Vera Eckert and Nora Buli FRANKFURT/OSLO (Reuters) -Nasdaq will transfer its European power trading and clearing business to the European Energy Exchange (EE..
- [Abu Dhabi-based ADQ’s talks to take Lazard private fall apart- FT](https://assetdigest.com/abu-dhabi-based-adqs-talks-to-take-lazard-private-fall-apart-ft.md): (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADQ held talks with investment bank Lazard Ltd to take it private earlier this year, but the discussions fell ..
- [Factbox-Hyundai’s plans for EVs, restructuring in China](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-hyundais-plans-for-evs-restructuring-in-china.md): (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor, the No. 3 global automaker by sales with its affiliate Kia Corp, outlined plans on Tuesday for a deepened push into battery develop..
- [MTU and Safran to create JV on military helicopter developments](https://assetdigest.com/mtu-and-safran-to-create-jv-on-military-helicopter-developments.md): (Reuters) – German MTU Aero Engines and French Safran have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint-venture on developing a new engine for the E..
- [Britain backs greener air travel with $280 million funding package](https://assetdigest.com/britain-backs-greener-air-travel-with-280-million-funding-package.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has announced 218 million pounds ($279 million) to help fund research into greener air travel, its minister for industry and econom..
- [Lanxess slashes profit outlook as demand recovery lags](https://assetdigest.com/lanxess-slashes-profit-outlook-as-demand-recovery-lags.md): (Reuters) – German speciality chemicals maker Lanxess on Monday evening cut its second-quarter and annual core profit forecasts, saying it saw no demand recov..
- [Adobe’s $20 billion deal to acquire Figma under threat from EU regulators – FT](https://assetdigest.com/adobes-20-billion-deal-to-acquire-figma-under-threat-from-eu-regulators-ft.md): (Reuters) -European antitrust regulators are preparing to launch a formal investigation into software giant Adobe’s $20 billion buyout deal for cloud-based de..
- [Japan’s Suzuki to make ‘flying cars’ with SkyDrive](https://assetdigest.com/japans-suzuki-to-make-flying-cars-with-skydrive.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corp said on Tuesday it had reached an agreement with SkyDrive Inc to make “flying cars”. The companies ..
- [‘Great Resignation’ continues as quarter of workers look to change jobs – PwC](https://assetdigest.com/great-resignation-continues-as-quarter-of-workers-look-to-change-jobs-pwc.md): By Divya Chowdhury MUMBAI (Reuters) – A quarter of workers surveyed by PwC expect to change jobs in the next 12 months, up from 19% last year, as they are inc..
- [EU electric vehicles risk 4.3 billion euro post-Brexit tariff cost – auto body](https://assetdigest.com/eu-electric-vehicles-risk-4-3-billion-euro-post-brexit-tariff-cost-auto-body.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Post-Brexit rules forcing European automakers to source more electric vehicle components from Britain or the EU could cost them up to 4.3..
- [UBS faces big penalty over Credit Suisse’s Archegos failings -FT](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-faces-big-penalty-over-credit-suisses-archegos-failings-ft.md): (Reuters) – UBS Group AG faces hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties over Credit Suisse’s mishandling of Archegos Capital, after UK, Swiss and U.S. r..
- [Bank of England launches first sector-wide liquidity ‘stress test’](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-launches-first-sector-wide-liquidity-stress-test.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England has launched its first system-wide liquidity ‘stress test’ to establish how big banks, insurers, clearing..
- [Wealth management – key trends for 2023](https://assetdigest.com/wealth-management-key-trends-for-2023.md): 2022 was a choppy year for wealth managers as global capital markets faced multiple headwinds. While wealth management asset inflows have remained largely posit..
- [Royal Mail’s largest union to resume vote on deal with postal company on June 22](https://assetdigest.com/royal-mails-largest-union-to-resume-vote-on-deal-with-postal-company-on-june-22.md): (Reuters) – The largest union of UK’s Royal Mail will resume voting on an agreement reached with the British postal firm on June 22, after updating its term..
- [Stocks rally stalls, eyes Powell testimony for rate clues](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-rally-stalls-eyes-powell-testimony-for-rate-clues.md): By Naomi Rovnick and Stella Qiu LONDON, SYDNEY (Reuters) -Global shares drifted on Monday, consolidating gains after hitting a 14-month high last week, as inves..
- [Biman Bangladesh to buy 10 Airbus jets, breaking Boeing reliance – minister](https://assetdigest.com/biman-bangladesh-to-buy-10-airbus-jets-breaking-boeing-reliance-minister.md): By Ruma Paul and Tim Hepher DHAKA/PARIS (Reuters) – State-owned carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to purchase 10 planes from Airbus, in a shift fr..
- [AstraZeneca planning China business spin off -FT](https://assetdigest.com/astrazeneca-planning-china-business-spin-off-ft.md): (Reuters) – Drugmaker AstraZeneca is drafting a plan to spin off its China business, and listing a separate unit in Hong Kong is being viewed as an option, th..
- [ECB risks losing sight of ‘greedflation’ with laser-focus on wages](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-risks-losing-sight-of-greedflation-with-laser-focus-on-wages.md): By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank risks losing sight of corporate profits as a driver of inflation – or ..
- [Oil slides more than $1 on China growth uncertainties](https://assetdigest.com/oil-slides-more-than-1-on-china-growth-uncertainties.md): By Katya Golubkova and Emily Chow TOKYO (Reuters) -Global oil prices fell more than $1 on Monday, backing off last week’s gains, as questions over China’s e..
- [Dollar drifts as traders weigh rate path; yen fragile](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-drifts-as-traders-weigh-rate-path-yen-fragile.md): By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar was tentative on Monday as investors tried to assess the monetary policy path ahead after a raft of ce..
- [JLR taps Everstream Analytics’ AI to dodge supply chain problems](https://assetdigest.com/jlr-taps-everstream-analytics-ai-to-dodge-supply-chain-problems.md): By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – JLR said on Monday it has partnered with supply chain mapping and risk analytics firm Everstream Analytics, which will embed ..
- [British supermarket Morrisons cuts prices of nearly 50 products](https://assetdigest.com/british-supermarket-morrisons-cuts-prices-of-nearly-50-products.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British supermarket Morrisons said on Monday it was cutting the prices of 47 products by an average of over 25%, in another sign that a sur..
- [France’s Macron vows to boost sustainable aviation fuel production](https://assetdigest.com/frances-macron-vows-to-boost-sustainable-aviation-fuel-production.md): PARIS (Reuters) – France will invest 200 million euros ($218.78 million) to boost the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of measures to ma..
- [Self-driving truck company Einride expands into Norway](https://assetdigest.com/self-driving-truck-company-einride-expands-into-norway.md): By Johannes Birkebaek COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Swedish electric self-driving truck company Einride expects to reduce CO2 emissions in Norway by 2,100 tonnes ove..
- [Euro zone May inflation confirmed at 6.1% yr/yr, core eases](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-may-inflation-confirmed-at-6-1-yr-yr-core-eases.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone consumer inflation sharply decelerated in May, the European Union’s statistics office confirmed on Friday, with the core pric..
- [Intel facility is largest greenfield investment in Poland, PM says](https://assetdigest.com/intel-facility-is-largest-greenfield-investment-in-poland-pm-says.md): WARSAW (Reuters) – Polish Prime Minister says Intel’s new semiconductor assembly and test facility near Wroclaw, western Poland, will the biggest greenfield..
- [Travis Perkins warns on profit in sign of UK housing market difficulty](https://assetdigest.com/travis-perkins-warns-on-profit-in-sign-of-uk-housing-market-difficulty.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Travis Perkins, Britain’s biggest supplier of building materials, warned profit would be hit by difficulties in the country’s housing mark..
- [Rheinmetall expects German ammunition order worth billions soon -CEO](https://assetdigest.com/rheinmetall-expects-german-ammunition-order-worth-billions-soon-ceo.md): By Sabine Siebold BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Rheinmetall expects to strike an ammunition deal worth billions of euros with the German government in the coming weeks an..
- [Britain’s ITV considers possible deal to buy All3Media](https://assetdigest.com/britains-itv-considers-possible-deal-to-buy-all3media.md): By Amy-Jo Crowley and Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s ITV is “actively exploring the possible acquisition” of production company All3Media, it ..
- [Europe’s brief window of market outperformance swings shut](https://assetdigest.com/europes-brief-window-of-market-outperformance-swings-shut.md): By Samuel Indyk, Lucy Raitano and Alun John LONDON (Reuters) – European equities and the euro look set to lose out to U.S. markets in the months ahead, as a s..
- [Virgin Galactic plans first commercial space service for June; shares take off](https://assetdigest.com/virgin-galactic-plans-first-commercial-space-service-for-june-shares-take-off.md): (Reuters) -Virgin Galactic Holdings, the space tourism firm founded by Richard Branson, said on Thursday its long-awaited commercial spaceflight service would l..
- [Crypto investors step up risk management after last year’s meltdowns](https://assetdigest.com/crypto-investors-step-up-risk-management-after-last-years-meltdowns.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – Cryptocurrency investors have grown more cautious about who they do business with, after being burned last year by su..
- [Stoltenberg leaves open prospect of staying on as NATO leader](https://assetdigest.com/stoltenberg-leaves-open-prospect-of-staying-on-as-nato-leader.md): By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS (Reuters) – NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday left open the prospect that his term may be extended as senior officials from alli..
- [Britain’s National Grid expects to meet electricity demand this winter](https://assetdigest.com/britains-national-grid-expects-to-meet-electricity-demand-this-winter.md): By Marwa Rashad LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s National Grid expects to have enough capacity to meet demand for electricity this winter and will keep exploring a..
- [Uber to cease food delivery in Italy, exit Israel](https://assetdigest.com/uber-to-cease-food-delivery-in-italy-exit-israel.md): AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Uber said on Thursday it will shut its food delivery business in Italy and exit Israel, where it has not built sufficient market share. ..
- [UK’s FTSE 100 dips on scope of tighter monetary policy; Informa jumps](https://assetdigest.com/uks-ftse-100-dips-on-scope-of-tighter-monetary-policy-informa-jumps.md): By Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 dipped on Thursday, dragged down by miners’ stocks amid prospects of global monetary policy tightening l..
- [Analysis-Spasms in UK mortgage market spell pain for homeowners, economy](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-spasms-in-uk-mortgage-market-spell-pain-for-homeowners-economy.md): By Andy Bruce and Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) – Bedlam in Britain’s 1.5 trillion-pound ($1.9 trillion) mortgage market, fueled by ructions in money marke..
- [Bain Capital makes $3.2 billion offer for SoftwareOne, board says it’s too low](https://assetdigest.com/bain-capital-makes-3-2-billion-offer-for-softwareone-board-says-its-too-low.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Bain Capital Private Equity has made an offer for SoftwareOne which values the Swiss software management company at 2.9 billion Swiss franc..
- [Hugo Boss shrugs off weaker U.S. sentiment](https://assetdigest.com/hugo-boss-shrugs-off-weaker-u-s-sentiment.md): By Linda Pasquini (Reuters) -German fashion house Hugo Boss on Thursday raised its 2025 sales target, betting on strong demand across its markets as it proved i..
- [HSBC, StanChart face pressure from Hong Kong to take on crypto clients – FT](https://assetdigest.com/hsbc-stanchart-face-pressure-from-hong-kong-to-take-on-crypto-clients-ft.md): (Reuters) -HSBC and Standard Chartered are among lenders facing pressure from Hong Kong’s banking regulator to take on crypto exchanges as clients, the Financ..
- [Unilever to scoop up frozen yogurt brand Yasso](https://assetdigest.com/unilever-to-scoop-up-frozen-yogurt-brand-yasso.md): (Reuters) – Unilever said on Wednesday it is set to acquire frozen yogurt brand Yasso Holdings in North America, adding to its roster of premium ice-cream bra..
- [Oil rises as market awaits Fed interest rate decision](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-as-market-awaits-fed-interest-rate-decision.md): By Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON(Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s June meeting after bullish oi..
- [Exclusive-Amazon’s cloud unit is considering AMD’s new AI chips](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-amazons-cloud-unit-is-considering-amds-new-ai-chips.md): By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Amazon Web Services, the world’s largest cloud computing provider, is considering using new artificial intelligence..
- [Toyota shareholders vote down climate resolution, back board](https://assetdigest.com/toyota-shareholders-vote-down-climate-resolution-back-board.md): By Daniel Leussink TOYOTA CITY, Japan (Reuters) -Shareholders of Toyota voted down an unprecedented resolution on its automaker’s climate lobbying and backed ..
- [Binance has not sold either bitcoin or Binance Coin, CEO says](https://assetdigest.com/binance-has-not-sold-either-bitcoin-or-binance-coin-ceo-says.md): (Reuters) -Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has not sold either bitcoin or Binance Coin, its native token, the company’s CEO Changpeng Zhao tweeted on Tuesday...
- [OMV Petrom makes largest crude oil discovery in decades](https://assetdigest.com/omv-petrom-makes-largest-crude-oil-discovery-in-decades.md): BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romanian oil and gas group OMV Petrom, majority-controlled by Austria’s OMV, said on Tuesday it discovered new crude oil and natural gas ..
- [Manchester United shares climb on speculations over takeover bid](https://assetdigest.com/manchester-united-shares-climb-on-speculations-over-takeover-bid.md): (Reuters) -Manchester United’s shares were up 15% in premarket trading on Tuesday after a report hinted that Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani was li..
- [Britain’s COVID inquiry launches with pledge to put bereaved at its heart](https://assetdigest.com/britains-covid-inquiry-launches-with-pledge-to-put-bereaved-at-its-heart.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The chair of Britain’s COVID-19 inquiry pledged to put the bereaved and those who suffered at the heart of her work as she began main hea..
- [UK supermarket Asda freezes prices of 500 products](https://assetdigest.com/uk-supermarket-asda-freezes-prices-of-500-products.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Asda, Britain’s third largest supermarket group, has frozen the prices of over 500 products until the end of August, it said on Tuesday, add..
- [NATO to set up liaison office in Tokyo, strengthen links in region – Nikkei](https://assetdigest.com/nato-to-set-up-liaison-office-in-tokyo-strengthen-links-in-region-nikkei.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – NATO will set up a liaison office in Tokyo in 2024 and use it as a hub for cooperation with South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, t..
- [BlackRock fund targets greening of materials sector](https://assetdigest.com/blackrock-fund-targets-greening-of-materials-sector.md): By Clara Denina and Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) – BlackRock on Tuesday launched the “Brown to Green Materials Fund” targeting undervalued carbon-intensi..
- [IKEA bets on remote interior design as AI changes sales strategy](https://assetdigest.com/ikea-bets-on-remote-interior-design-as-ai-changes-sales-strategy.md): By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – IKEA is training call centre workers to become interior design advisers as the Swedish furniture giant aims to offer more hom..
- [Domino’s Pizza to shut 27 stores in Denmark, Australian construction and supply arm](https://assetdigest.com/dominos-pizza-to-shut-27-stores-in-denmark-australian-construction-and-supply-arm.md): By Navya Mittal (Reuters) – Australia’s Domino’s Pizza Enterprises said on Tuesday it would shut 27 stores in Denmark, and its construction and supply arm..
- [Rio Tinto inks deal to bring iron ore rail car manufacturing to Pilbara](https://assetdigest.com/rio-tinto-inks-deal-to-bring-iron-ore-rail-car-manufacturing-to-pilbara.md): (Reuters) – Mining giant Rio Tinto said on Tuesday it will partner with Western Australia-based Gemco Rail to bring local iron ore rail car manufacturing and ..
- [Oracle beats quarterly revenue estimates on cloud services demand](https://assetdigest.com/oracle-beats-quarterly-revenue-estimates-on-cloud-services-demand.md): (Reuters) -Oracle on Monday topped fourth-quarter revenue estimates and forecast an upbeat first quarter, driven by growing demand for its cloud offerings from ..
- [UN chief backs idea of global AI watchdog like nuclear agency](https://assetdigest.com/un-chief-backs-idea-of-global-ai-watchdog-like-nuclear-agency.md): By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday backed a proposal by some artificial intelligence executives ..
- [Georg Fischer makes rival bid for Finland’s Uponor, driving up shares](https://assetdigest.com/georg-fischer-makes-rival-bid-for-finlands-uponor-driving-up-shares.md): By Louise Rasmussen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Swiss industrial group Georg Fischer (GF) on Monday made a rival offer for plumbing and heating systems maker Upono..
- [Dollar edges lower as Fed pause eyed in busy central bank week](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-edges-lower-as-fed-pause-eyed-in-busy-central-bank-week.md): By Samuel Indyk and Rae Wee LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar slipped on Monday as traders stayed on guard ahead of policy decisions this week from several centra..
- [Singapore Airlines appoints first female CFO](https://assetdigest.com/singapore-airlines-appoints-first-female-cfo.md): (Reuters) -Singapore Airlines said on Monday it appointed insider JoAnn Tan as its first female chief financial officer to replace Tan Kai Ping who will take ov..
- [Odey Asset Management says not gating funds in Crispin Odey succession](https://assetdigest.com/odey-asset-management-says-not-gating-funds-in-crispin-odey-succession.md): By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) – Odey Asset Management is not considering imposing exit restrictions on investors in any of its funds, a spokesperson said..
- [Exclusive-Broadcom set to win EU nod for $61 billion VMware deal, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-broadcom-set-to-win-eu-nod-for-61-billion-vmware-deal-sources-say.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – U.S. chipmaker Broadcom is set to gain conditional EU antitrust approval for its $61 billion proposed acquisition of clou..
- [Westpac to layoff 300 workers in business and retail unit, says trade union](https://assetdigest.com/westpac-to-layoff-300-workers-in-business-and-retail-unit-says-trade-union.md): (Reuters) – Australian lender Westpac Banking Corp will cut around 300 jobs in its consumer and business banking segments at a time of strong profit growth am..
- [British supermarket Waitrose cuts prices on 200 products](https://assetdigest.com/british-supermarket-waitrose-cuts-prices-on-200-products.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British supermarket group Waitrose said on Monday it had reduced the price of more than 200 products as part of a 100 million pound ($126 m..
- [Kavan Choksi Shares Insights About Japan Being Poised To Become Among Top Economies In 2023 Despite Global Economic Slowdown](https://assetdigest.com/kavan-choksi-shares-insights-about-japan-being-poised-to-become-among-top-economies-in-2023-despite-global-economic-slowdown.md): Japan is poised to become one of the world’s top economic powers. Kavan Choksi (カヴァン・ チョクシ), a leading authority on international economics,..
- [German media group Axel Springer eyes AI acquisitions](https://assetdigest.com/german-media-group-axel-springer-eyes-ai-acquisitions.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German media giant Axel Springer will establish a dedicated mergers-and-acquisitions team to look at firms specialising in artificial intel..
- [Two-speed economy in Sweden, central bank business survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/two-speed-economy-in-sweden-central-bank-business-survey-shows.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s economy is split between export and manufacturing businesses which are doing well and retail-facing firms which are having a ..
- [Tesco reported to competition watchdog by consumer group over pricing concerns](https://assetdigest.com/tesco-reported-to-competition-watchdog-by-consumer-group-over-pricing-concerns.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Tesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, has been reported to the competition regulator by consumer group Which? over its failure to provide detai..
- [AstraZeneca signs $2 billion agreement with Quell to develop cell therapies](https://assetdigest.com/astrazeneca-signs-2-billion-agreement-with-quell-to-develop-cell-therapies.md): (Reuters) – AstraZeneca said on Friday it had signed an agreement with Quell Therapeutics potentially worth more than $2 billion to develop cell therapies tha..
- [Nomura’s India head of investment banking steps down -sources](https://assetdigest.com/nomuras-india-head-of-investment-banking-steps-down-sources.md): NEW DELHI/HONG KONG (Reuters) -Nomura Holdings’ India Head of Investment Banking Utpal Oza has stepped down from the firm, sources with direct knowledge of th..
- [Dassault Systemes targets doubling of earnings per share by 2028, announces new CEO](https://assetdigest.com/dassault-systemes-targets-doubling-of-earnings-per-share-by-2028-announces-new-ceo.md): (Reuters) -French software provider Dassault Systemes on Friday forecast a doubling of its earnings per share (EPS) by 2028, and announced a new CEO. Dassault s..
- [Japanese investors plan to sue MUFG unit over Credit Suisse bonds – Nikkei](https://assetdigest.com/japanese-investors-plan-to-sue-mufg-unit-over-credit-suisse-bonds-nikkei.md): (Reuters) – A group of Japanese investors are planning to file lawsuits against some brokerages based in the country, including Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley ..
- [Asia shares lifted by Fed pause bets; China real estate retreats](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-lifted-by-fed-pause-bets-china-real-estate-retreats.md): By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – Asia-Pacific equities rose to their highest level since mid-February on Friday, taking cues from an overnight Wall Street ..
- [Analysis-US SEC crackdown on Coinbase, Binance puts crypto exchanges on notice](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-us-sec-crackdown-on-coinbase-binance-puts-crypto-exchanges-on-notice.md): By Hannah Lang WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Other U.S. crypto exchanges are likely to be in the firing line after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this wee..
- [FTX U.S. judge expresses doubts about parallel Bahamian bankruptcy](https://assetdigest.com/ftx-u-s-judge-expresses-doubts-about-parallel-bahamian-bankruptcy.md): By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK (Reuters) – The judge overseeing FTX’s U.S. bankruptcy said Thursday that he would not defer to a Bahamian court about key issue..
- [COP28 president says fossil fuels phasedown is inevitable](https://assetdigest.com/cop28-president-says-fossil-fuels-phasedown-is-inevitable.md): By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) – The phasedown of fossil fuels is inevitable, the United Arab Emirates’ incoming COP28 president said on Thursday, in st..
- [CRH shareholders back primary listing switch to New York from London](https://assetdigest.com/crh-shareholders-back-primary-listing-switch-to-new-york-from-london.md): By Graham Fahy DUBLIN (Reuters) – CRH shareholders on Thursday approved a plan to move the building materials company’s primary stock market listing to New ..
- [Meta introduces broadcast tool Channels on WhatsApp](https://assetdigest.com/meta-introduces-broadcast-tool-channels-on-whatsapp.md): (Reuters) – Meta Platforms on Thursday introduced WhatsApp Channels, a feature that the social media giant said would help make the app a “private broadcast..
- [Kremlin again points to ‘Anglo-Saxons’ over Nord Stream pipeline blasts](https://assetdigest.com/kremlin-again-points-to-anglo-saxons-over-nord-stream-pipeline-blasts.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremlin, commenting on a report that the United States had known last year of a Ukrainian plan to attack the Nord Stream natural gas pipel..
- [End of ‘Zero Covid’ fails to boost German investment in China – survey](https://assetdigest.com/end-of-zero-covid-fails-to-boost-german-investment-in-china-survey.md): By Sarah Marsh BERLIN (Reuters) – China’s decision to abandon its strict “zero-COVID” policy has not sparked a rebound in German firms’ plans to inves..
- [UK regulator expresses concern over Hitachi-Thales rail signal deal](https://assetdigest.com/uk-regulator-expresses-concern-over-hitachi-thales-rail-signal-deal.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s competition regulator said Hitachi’s 1.7 billion euro ($1.8 billion) acquisition of Thales’ signalling business could raise..
- [M&G posts net asset management inflows in Q1](https://assetdigest.com/mg-posts-net-asset-management-inflows-in-q1.md): LONDON (Reuters) – M&G recorded 1 billion pounds ($1.25 billion) of net inflows into its wholesale asset management business in the first quarter, the British..
- [Marketmind: O Canada! Markets wary of Fed hawkish surprise](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-o-canada-markets-wary-of-fed-hawkish-surprise.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Another day, another surprise hike. After the Reserve Bank of Australia’s surprise ..
- [UK self-driving car dreams could break down at the starting line](https://assetdigest.com/uk-self-driving-car-dreams-could-break-down-at-the-starting-line.md): By Nick Carey and Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) – Britain could lose out on investments in autonomous vehicles (AVs) and see startups shift testing elsewher..
- [World Bank cuts 2024 global growth forecast as rate hikes bite but lifts 2023 outlook](https://assetdigest.com/world-bank-cuts-2024-global-growth-forecast-as-rate-hikes-bite-but-lifts-2023-outlook.md): By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The World Bank on Tuesday raised its 2023 global growth outlook as the U.S., China and other major economies have proven m..
- [Oil rises on Saudi plan to deepen output cuts from July](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-on-saudi-plan-to-deepen-output-cuts-from-july.md): By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices rose by more than $1 a barrel on Monday after top crude exporter Saudi Arabia pledged to cut production by a fu..
- [Richard Teng seen as potential successor to Binance’s Changpeng Zhao -reports](https://assetdigest.com/richard-teng-seen-as-potential-successor-to-binances-changpeng-zhao-reports.md): (Reuters) – Richard Teng, Binance’s head of regional markets outside the United States, is seen as the most likely candidate to succeed the cryptocurrency f..
- [Euro zone business growth slowed in May as factories struggled-PMI](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-business-growth-slowed-in-may-as-factories-struggled-pmi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Euro zone business activity was shored up last month by the bloc’s dominant services industry offsetting a deepening decline in the manuf..
- [Volvo Cars sales up 31% in May](https://assetdigest.com/volvo-cars-sales-up-31-in-may.md): HELSINKI (Reuters) – Sweden-based Volvo Cars on Monday posted a 31% rise in monthly sales figures year-on-year, saying it had sold 60,398 cars in May. The car..
- [Novo Nordisk in talks buy controlling stake in Biocorp](https://assetdigest.com/novo-nordisk-in-talks-buy-controlling-stake-in-biocorp.md): (Reuters) – Danish drug developer Novo Nordisk said on Monday it had started talks to buy a controlling stake in French medical device designer Biocorp. The D..
- [UK auto industry body says new car sales rise in May, but below pre-COVID level](https://assetdigest.com/uk-auto-industry-body-says-new-car-sales-rise-in-may-but-below-pre-covid-level.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s new car sales still below pre-pandemic level despite a rise it witnessed in May from a year earlier, according to the preliminary indu..
- [Barclays Private Bank makes senior appointments in Singapore – statement](https://assetdigest.com/barclays-private-bank-makes-senior-appointments-in-singapore-statement.md): SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Barclays Private Bank said on Monday it has made two senior appointments in its Singapore office in a move to tap into the influx of wea..
- [Bourse operator ASX takes action for trading software’s operational reliability](https://assetdigest.com/bourse-operator-asx-takes-action-for-trading-softwares-operational-reliability.md): (Reuters) – Australia’s bourse operator ASX Ltd said on Monday it had submitted a special report for its Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS..
- [Irish domestic economy returns to growth in first quarter](https://assetdigest.com/irish-domestic-economy-returns-to-growth-in-first-quarter.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s domestic economy returned to growth in the first three months of the year after a shallow recession, data showed on Friday, and..
- [Elan Closs Stephens named BBC acting chair](https://assetdigest.com/elan-closs-stephens-named-bbc-acting-chair.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Friday appointed BBC board member Elan Closs Stephens as the public broadcaster’s acting chair, replacing Richard Sharp who resig..
- [Volkswagen brings VW bus back to North American market after 20 years](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-brings-vw-bus-back-to-north-american-market-after-20-years.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen will start selling battery-powered versions of its VW bus in North America from 2024 onwards, the carmaker said on Friday, in..
- [Vodafone faces German probe over suspected obstruction of 1&1](https://assetdigest.com/vodafone-faces-german-probe-over-suspected-obstruction-of-11.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Vodafone and its German subsidiary Vantage Towers are facing an antitrust investigation in Germany over concerns that it may have contributed ..
- [World food prices fall to two-year low in May – UN food agency](https://assetdigest.com/world-food-prices-fall-to-two-year-low-in-may-un-food-agency.md): PARIS (Reuters) -The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in May to its lowest in two years, as a slump in prices of vegetable oils, cereals an..
- [New Tiananmen museum opens in New York ahead of June 4 anniversary](https://assetdigest.com/new-tiananmen-museum-opens-in-new-york-ahead-of-june-4-anniversary.md): By Aleksandra Michalska and Michael Martina NEW YORK (Reuters) -The hope for a “free China” lives on in a new Manhattan museum dedicated to China’s 1989 s..
- [U.S. regulation fears drive insurers’ climate alliance break-up](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-regulation-fears-drive-insurers-climate-alliance-break-up.md): By Tommy Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) -The success of Republicans in triggering the break-up of a coalition of insurance firms aimed at tackling climate change is do..
- [Hungary looking for ‘friendly’ co-investor to acquire Budapest Airport](https://assetdigest.com/hungary-looking-for-friendly-co-investor-to-acquire-budapest-airport.md): BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s government is looking for a “friendly” co-investor to acquire Budapest Airport and to then also operate the airport, Econ..
- [Irish state, Britain’s NatWest to sell 6% stake in Permanent TSB](https://assetdigest.com/irish-state-britains-natwest-to-sell-6-stake-in-permanent-tsb.md): LONDON/DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland’s finance ministry and British lender NatWest Group said on Thursday they would together sell 6% of Irish bank Permanent TSB,..
- [Stocks surge in Asia as US averts default, Fed pause bets rise](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-surge-in-asia-as-us-averts-default-fed-pause-bets-rise.md): By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks jumped on Friday on increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve might stand still on rates and after..
- [IKEA stores owner Ingka starts on first New Zealand store](https://assetdigest.com/ikea-stores-owner-ingka-starts-on-first-new-zealand-store.md): By Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – IKEA stores owner Ingka group has announced the official start of work on its delayed first store in New Zealand, which ..
- [UK house prices fall by most since 2009, higher rates to bite-Nationwide](https://assetdigest.com/uk-house-prices-fall-by-most-since-2009-higher-rates-to-bite-nationwide.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices fell by the most since 2009 in the 12 months to May and the country’s housing market faces further headwinds after a re..
- [Royal wedding showpiece highlights Jordan’s role as West’s stable ally](https://assetdigest.com/royal-wedding-showpiece-highlights-jordans-role-as-wests-stable-ally.md): By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) -The heir to Jordan’s throne will marry amid much fanfare on Thursday, in a glittering ceremony that the country’s le..
- [SNB defends raising rates, says not to blame for Credit Suisse failure](https://assetdigest.com/snb-defends-raising-rates-says-not-to-blame-for-credit-suisse-failure.md): (This May 31 story has been corrected to clarify that Jordan’s comment referred to another bank and not Credit Suisse, in paragraph 9) ZURICH (Reuters) – Sw..
- [Internet data growth has not pushed up telcos’ network costs, Dutch government says](https://assetdigest.com/internet-data-growth-has-not-pushed-up-telcos-network-costs-dutch-government-says.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The Dutch government has stepped up its criticism of a push by EU telecoms operators to get Big Tech to help pay for the ..
- [Global factories struggle for momentum amid patchy demand](https://assetdigest.com/global-factories-struggle-for-momentum-amid-patchy-demand.md): By Jonathan Cable and Leika Kihara LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) -Sluggish global demand deepened the decline in manufacturing activity across Europe and remained a ma..
- [Sugar group Tereos reports leap in core profit as prices rise](https://assetdigest.com/sugar-group-tereos-reports-leap-in-core-profit-as-prices-rise.md): PARIS (Reuters) – French sugar and ethanol group Tereos on Thursday posted a strong rise in sales and earnings for its 2022/23 financial year, supported by hi..
- [Major central banks renew rate hike push in May](https://assetdigest.com/major-central-banks-renew-rate-hike-push-in-may.md): By Karin Strohecker and Vincent Flasseur LONDON (Reuters) – The pace of interest rate hikes across major central banks showed little sign of slowing in May bu..
- [Dr Martens tripped up by tough U.S. market](https://assetdigest.com/dr-martens-tripped-up-by-tough-u-s-market.md): By Eva Mathews and Helen Reid (Reuters) -Dr Martens shares dropped more than 10% on Thursday after the British bootmaker warned investments would hit profit mar..
- [Dollar rises as U.S. debt bill passes House, euro slides ahead of inflation](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-rises-as-u-s-debt-bill-passes-house-euro-slides-ahead-of-inflation.md): By Rae Wee and Joice Alves SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar rose on Thursday after a vote of approval from the U.S. House to suspend the debt ceiling, ..
- [New global renewables capacity additions to rise by a third this year – IEA](https://assetdigest.com/new-global-renewables-capacity-additions-to-rise-by-a-third-this-year-iea.md): By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) – Global additions of renewable power capacity are expected to rise by a third this year, the International Energy Agency (I..
- [BRICS ministers meet in push to establish group as counterweight to West](https://assetdigest.com/brics-ministers-meet-in-push-to-establish-group-as-counterweight-to-west.md): By Wendell Roelf CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Foreign ministers from the BRICS countries are meeting in South Africa from Thursday as the five-nation bloc seeks to f..
- [Oil rises on potential U.S. rate hike pause, debt bill passing](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-on-potential-u-s-rate-hike-pause-debt-bill-passing.md): By Arathy Somasekhar and Andrew Hayley BEIJING (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Thursday, reversing earlier losses, as a potential pause in U.S. interest rate hike..
- [Liberty Global and Warner Bros Discovery owners weigh deal for All3Media -sources](https://assetdigest.com/liberty-global-and-warner-bros-discovery-owners-weigh-deal-for-all3media-sources.md): By Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON (Reuters) – The owners of All3Media, Britain’s largest independent TV production company, are exploring options that include cashin..
- [Why you need a global blueprint for service data](https://assetdigest.com/why-you-need-a-global-blueprint-for-service-data.md): Joseph Kenny is Vice President Global Customer Transformation and Customer Success for ServiceMax. Asset data is already delivering intelligent insights on cust..
- [EU plans for company human rights, environment checks face new hurdle](https://assetdigest.com/eu-plans-for-company-human-rights-environment-checks-face-new-hurdle.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Lawmakers in the European Parliament sought on Wednesday to water down groundbreaking European Union rules that would require ..
- [UK has bigger inflation problem than US or euro zone – BoE’s Mann](https://assetdigest.com/uk-has-bigger-inflation-problem-than-us-or-euro-zone-boes-mann.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has a bigger inflation problem than the United States or the euro zone, with both large headline price rises and ..
- [Factbox-Companies invest in EV battery factories in Europe](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-companies-invest-in-ev-battery-factories-in-europe.md): (Reuters) – Europe is seeking to lure electric vehicle (EV) battery makers to build factories in the region as the bloc – home to carmakers such as Volkswag..
- [Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury’s annual profit rises as readers lap up novels](https://assetdigest.com/harry-potter-publisher-bloomsburys-annual-profit-rises-as-readers-lap-up-novels.md): (Reuters) -Bloomsbury Publishing posted a rise in full-year profit on Wednesday, helping the Harry Potter publisher propose a 10% hike in final dividend, as rea..
- [Exclusive-Credit Suisse axes China bank plan to avoid regulatory conflict under UBS-sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-credit-suisse-axes-china-bank-plan-to-avoid-regulatory-conflict-under-ubs-sources.md): By Engen Tham, Summer Zhen and Selena Li HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Credit Suisse has scrapped plans to set up a locally incorporated bank in China to sidest..
- [Private astronaut crew, including first Arab woman in orbit, returns from space station](https://assetdigest.com/private-astronaut-crew-including-first-arab-woman-in-orbit-returns-from-space-station.md): By Steve Gorman (Reuters) -An all-private astronaut team of two Americans and two Saudis, including the first Arab woman sent into orbit, splashed down safely o..
- [Top AI CEOs, experts raise ‘risk of extinction’ from AI](https://assetdigest.com/top-ai-ceos-experts-raise-risk-of-extinction-from-ai.md): By Supantha Mukherjee and Martin Coulter STOCKHOLM/LONDON (Reuters) – Top artificial intelligence (AI) executives including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Tuesday j..
- [Mexico’s FEMSA launches second 3 billion euro sale of Heineken shares](https://assetdigest.com/mexicos-femsa-launches-second-3-billion-euro-sale-of-heineken-shares.md): MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican bottler FEMSA on Tuesday offered 3.3 billion euros ($3.63 billion) worth of its shares in Heineken, the second large offering ..
- [Nestle hires LSEG’s Anna Manz as CFO](https://assetdigest.com/nestle-hires-lsegs-anna-manz-as-cfo.md): By Richa Naidu and Friederike Heine LONDON/BERLIN (Reuters) – Nestle, the world’s biggest packaged food company, said on Tuesday it had hired the London Sto..
- [Unilever CFO Pitkethly to leave company by May 2024](https://assetdigest.com/unilever-cfo-pitkethly-to-leave-company-by-may-2024.md): By Richa Naidu and Eva Mathews (Reuters) – Unilever Plc said on Tuesday Chief Financial Officer Graeme Pitkethly would leave the consumer goods giant by the e..
- [UK’s Asda to buy EG petrol stations unit in $2.9-billion deal](https://assetdigest.com/uks-asda-to-buy-eg-petrol-stations-unit-in-2-9-billion-deal.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British supermarket Asda said it would buy the bulk of petrol station operator EG Group’s UK and Ireland business to speed up its move into ..
- [Toyota, Daimler in deal to combine Japan truck operations](https://assetdigest.com/toyota-daimler-in-deal-to-combine-japan-truck-operations.md): TOKYO (Reuters) -Daimler Truck Holding AG and Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday they had entered a non-binding agreement to combine the businesses of their truc..
- [Switzerland’s Social Democrats propose shrinking UBS – Aargauer Zeitung](https://assetdigest.com/switzerlands-social-democrats-propose-shrinking-ubs-aargauer-zeitung.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Switzerland’s Social Democratic Party has drawn up a proposal to shrink UBS assets after its takeover of Credit Suisse, the Aargauer Zeit..
- [PwC Australia clients, staff in focus as tax leak faces government hearings](https://assetdigest.com/pwc-australia-clients-staff-in-focus-as-tax-leak-faces-government-hearings.md): By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian senators will use parliamentary hearings this week to demand accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) name ..
- [UK shop price inflation strikes new record high: BRC](https://assetdigest.com/uk-shop-price-inflation-strikes-new-record-high-brc.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – British shop price inflation picked up this month to reach its highest rate since industry records began in 2005, although gr..
- [Tennis-‘Kosovo is the heart of Serbia’, Djokovic writes at French Open](https://assetdigest.com/tennis-kosovo-is-the-heart-of-serbia-djokovic-writes-at-french-open.md): By Julien Pretot and Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS (Reuters) – Serbian world number three Novak Djokovic risked stirring up a political controversy at the French O..
- [Cathay Pacific to order Boeing 777-8F freighter -sources](https://assetdigest.com/cathay-pacific-to-order-boeing-777-8f-freighter-sources.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Cathay Pacific is close to placing an order for Boeing 777-8F freighters as the Hong Kong carrier embarks on the partial renewal of a fleet ..
- [Dollar nudges lower as U.S. debt ceiling deal dents safe-haven appeal](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-nudges-lower-as-u-s-debt-ceiling-deal-dents-safe-haven-appeal.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar nudged lower on Monday, pulling back from six-month peaks against the yen as a U.S. debt ceiling deal lifted ri..
- [Car sales push Irish retail sales sharply higher again](https://assetdigest.com/car-sales-push-irish-retail-sales-sharply-higher-again.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – Annual Irish retail sales volumes rose sharply again last month due to another surge in car sales, jumping 7.5% year-on-year, Central Stati..
- [India’s investigation agency files graft case against BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce -document](https://assetdigest.com/indias-investigation-agency-files-graft-case-against-bae-systems-rolls-royce-document.md): NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a graft case against Britain’s BAE Systems PLC and Rolls-Royce Holdings for ..
- [Uber executive says European taxis joining platform](https://assetdigest.com/uber-executive-says-european-taxis-joining-platform.md): By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Uber is seeing an influx of European taxi drivers joining its platform, an executive told Reuters, a surprising develop..
- [European shares rise on US debt deal optimism](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-rise-on-us-debt-deal-optimism.md): (Reuters) – European shares rose on Monday as investors drew comfort from a tentative deal reached by U.S. lawmakers to raise the debt ceiling and avert a def..
- [Oil gains after US leaders strike debt deal](https://assetdigest.com/oil-gains-after-us-leaders-strike-debt-deal.md): By Florence Tan and Mohi Narayan (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Monday after U.S. leaders reached a tentative debt ceiling deal, possibly averting a default in t..
- [Nvidia, MediaTek partner on connected car technology](https://assetdigest.com/nvidia-mediatek-partner-on-connected-car-technology.md): By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) – Nvidia Corp and MediaTek Inc on Monday said they will collaborate on technology to power advanced vehicle infotainment sys..
- [Britain’s Prime Minister Sunak congratulates Erdogan on election win](https://assetdigest.com/britains-prime-minister-sunak-congratulates-erdogan-on-election-win.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday congratulated Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election in Turkey’s presidential elec..
- [Italy’s Industry Ministry reports ‘heavy’ cyberattack](https://assetdigest.com/italys-industry-ministry-reports-heavy-cyberattack.md): MILAN (Reuters) – The Italian Industry Ministry’s web portal and applications were hit by a “heavy cyberattack” on Friday and were out of order, it said..
- [Engie, Amazon inaugurate Italy’s biggest agrivoltaic farm](https://assetdigest.com/engie-amazon-inaugurate-italys-biggest-agrivoltaic-farm.md): MILAN (Reuters) – France’s Engie and Amazon on Friday cut the ribbon of Italy’s biggest agrivoltaic farm with the aim to supply green energy to the Italia..
- [Insurers flee climate alliance after ESG backlash in the U.S](https://assetdigest.com/insurers-flee-climate-alliance-after-esg-backlash-in-the-u-s.md): By Tommy Wilkes, Alexander Hübner and Tom Sims LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) -A United Nations-convened climate alliance for insurers suffered at least three more..
- [Failed moon landing caused by altitude miscalculation, Japan startup says](https://assetdigest.com/failed-moon-landing-caused-by-altitude-miscalculation-japan-startup-says.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese startup ispace inc’s failed Hakuto-R moon landing mission last month was caused by an altitude miscalculation that meant the spac..
- [Dollar set for third week of gains as US debt talks loom large](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-set-for-third-week-of-gains-as-us-debt-talks-loom-large.md): By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar eased on Friday but stayed on track for a third straight weekly gain, as markets raised bets on higher-for-longe..
- [Analysis-Inflows into unloved European telecoms signal brighter future](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-inflows-into-unloved-european-telecoms-signal-brighter-future.md): By Danilo Masoni and Lucy Raitano MILAN/LONDON (Reuters) – Investors have poured money back into unloved European telecoms stocks on expectations that costly ..
- [France confirms bird flu vaccination after favourable tests](https://assetdigest.com/france-confirms-bird-flu-vaccination-after-favourable-tests.md): PARIS (Reuters) – France confirmed its aim to launch a vaccination programme against bird flu in the autumn after results from a series of tests on the vaccin..
- [Soaring airline customer complaints push global legislators to act](https://assetdigest.com/soaring-airline-customer-complaints-push-global-legislators-to-act.md): By Joanna Plucinska and Allison Lampert LONDON/MONTREAL (Reuters) – Nikoleta Dodova is among a growing number of dissatisfied airline customers. Having bought..
- [Elon Musk’s Neuralink says has FDA approval for study of brain implants in humans](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musks-neuralink-says-has-fda-approval-for-study-of-brain-implants-in-humans.md): By Akriti Sharma and Rachael Levy (Reuters) – Elon Musk’s brain-implant company Neuralink on Thursday said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had g..
- [Nippon Steel still in talks with Teck as it seeks stake in coal asset](https://assetdigest.com/nippon-steel-still-in-talks-with-teck-as-it-seeks-stake-in-coal-asset.md): By Yuka Obayashi and Mayu Sakoda TOKYO (Reuters) -Nippon Steel Corp is still in talks with Teck Resources, despite Glencore’s bid for the Canadian miner, as J..
- [Equinor shuts output at Statfjord A platform due to leakage](https://assetdigest.com/equinor-shuts-output-at-statfjord-a-platform-due-to-leakage.md): OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s Equinor said it shut production at the Statfjord A oil and gas platform in the North Sea on Thursday due to a gas leakage. Equinor..
- [Some smaller UK lenders pull mortgage products as markets churn: brokers](https://assetdigest.com/some-smaller-uk-lenders-pull-mortgage-products-as-markets-churn-brokers.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Some smaller British mortgage lenders temporarily withdrew and repriced products for new customers on Thursday, a consequence of a spike in..
- [Companies face stricter supply finance disclosures after Greensill collapse](https://assetdigest.com/companies-face-stricter-supply-finance-disclosures-after-greensill-collapse.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Companies will have to disclose details of loans for paying suppliers from January 2024, a global accounting standard setting body said on ..
- [UK retail sales fall in May after April rise, outlook less gloomy: CBI](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retail-sales-fall-in-may-after-april-rise-outlook-less-gloomy-cbi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British retail sales declined this month after a modest rise in April but stores expect sales volumes to stabilise in June as consumer conf..
- [Armani sales up 18% in Q1 as Asia rebounds, U.S. slows down](https://assetdigest.com/armani-sales-up-18-in-q1-as-asia-rebounds-u-s-slows-down.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Armani said on Thursday that sales jumped 18% in the first quarter thanks to a rebound in Asia and more modest growth in the Unite..
- [Analysis-Europe hits resistance in race to finalise green laws](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-europe-hits-resistance-in-race-to-finalise-green-laws.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Increased political resistance to new EU laws to protect the environment has left the European Commission fighting to keep..
- [Oil eases as Russia downplays additional OPEC+ cuts](https://assetdigest.com/oil-eases-as-russia-downplays-additional-opec-cuts.md): By Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Thursday after Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak played down the prospect of further OPEC+ pro..
- [British EV maker Arrival seeks second chance with US EV tax credits](https://assetdigest.com/british-ev-maker-arrival-seeks-second-chance-with-us-ev-tax-credits.md): By Paul Lienert and Nick Carey DETROIT/BICESTER, England (Reuters) – British electric van startup Arrival, which has hit many road bumps in its quest to becom..
- [Ericsson beats US shareholder lawsuit over graft disclosures](https://assetdigest.com/ericsson-beats-us-shareholder-lawsuit-over-graft-disclosures.md): (Reuters) – Swedish telecoms company Ericsson beat a lawsuit by U.S. shareholders on Wednesday, when a federal judge ruled it did not mislead investors about ..
- [Dollar gains after Fitch watch heightens debt ceiling jitters](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-gains-after-fitch-watch-heightens-debt-ceiling-jitters.md): By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar pushed to a two-month peak against a basket of its peers on Thursday as worries mounted about a disastrous U.S...
- [Enel suspends Colombia wind farm construction after years of protests](https://assetdigest.com/enel-suspends-colombia-wind-farm-construction-after-years-of-protests.md): BOGOTA (Reuters) – The Colombian unit of Italy’s biggest utility, Enel, indefinitely suspended the construction of a wind farm in Colombia’s north on Wedn..
- [UK car output up 9.9% y-o-y in April as supply chain issues ease](https://assetdigest.com/uk-car-output-up-9-9-y-o-y-in-april-as-supply-chain-issues-ease.md): (Reuters) – The number of cars made in Britain rose by 9.9% year-over-year in April as easing supply chain snarls helped boost production of electric vehicles..
- [A look at the innovations set to revolutionise the world](https://assetdigest.com/a-look-at-the-innovations-set-to-revolutionise-the-world.md): Michelle Medina, Guest Post and PR Article writer, Pearl Lemon. The innovations that will determine the course of our future change along with the world. These ..
- [Bank of England’s Bailey sweats over risk of ‘sticky’ summer for inflation](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-englands-bailey-sweats-over-risk-of-sticky-summer-for-inflation.md): By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said he was concerned about the risk of “sticky and stubborn..
- [Explainer-Why does the UK have such a painful inflation problem?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-why-does-the-uk-have-such-a-painful-inflation-problem.md): By William Schomberg and Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – British inflation fell in April but by less than expected and it remains above the rate of price growth..
- [BoE’s Bailey says ‘big lessons’ to be learned from UK inflation surge](https://assetdigest.com/boes-bailey-says-big-lessons-to-be-learned-from-uk-inflation-surge.md): By William Schomberg and Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday the British central bank had “very big lessons to..
- [Watchdog proposes first set of global rules for crypto sector](https://assetdigest.com/watchdog-proposes-first-set-of-global-rules-for-crypto-sector.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -International securities watchdog IOSCO unveiled on Tuesday the first global approach to regulating cryptoasset and digital marke..
- [Denmark to boost healthcare with an extra $739 million per year](https://assetdigest.com/denmark-to-boost-healthcare-with-an-extra-739-million-per-year.md): COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark will use stronger-than-expected economic growth to boost its healthcare system with an extra 5 billion Danish crowns ($739 million..
- [Germany’s Lufthansa orders four Airbus planes](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-lufthansa-orders-four-airbus-planes.md): (Reuters) – German flagship carrier Lufthansa signed a contract to purchase four additional Airbus A350-900 long-haul planes, the company said on Tuesday. The..
- [Drahi boosts stake in BT to 24.5%, will not make an offer](https://assetdigest.com/drahi-boosts-stake-in-bt-to-24-5-will-not-make-an-offer.md): By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Billionaire Patrick Drahi has increased his stake in BT to 24.5% but reiterated that he does not plan a full takeover for Brita..
- [High inflation helps to swell UK budget deficit in April](https://assetdigest.com/high-inflation-helps-to-swell-uk-budget-deficit-in-april.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -Britain borrowed more than expected in April as high inflation pushed the government’s debt interest bill to a new record for ..
- [Services drive acceleration in German business activity in May -flash PMI](https://assetdigest.com/services-drive-acceleration-in-german-business-activity-in-may-flash-pmi.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German business activity expanded for a fourth month running in May, driven exclusively by a services sector revival that more than offset ..
- [UK meat producer Cranswick’s full-year profit rises on strong demand](https://assetdigest.com/uk-meat-producer-cranswicks-full-year-profit-rises-on-strong-demand.md): (Reuters) -Cranswick Plc on Tuesday reported a rise in full-year profit, as the British meat producer saw strong demand for gourmet meat and fresh pork while co..
- [Euro 7 emissions standard to cost many times EC forecasts -industry group](https://assetdigest.com/euro-7-emissions-standard-to-cost-many-times-ec-forecasts-industry-group.md): By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – Proposed Euro 7 emissions regulations will lead to direct costs for auto manufacturers that are up to 10 times higher than th..
- [Julius Baer reports modest money inflows after slow start to 2023](https://assetdigest.com/julius-baer-reports-modest-money-inflows-after-slow-start-to-2023.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -Julius Baer reported on Tuesday a modest rise in assets under management and money inflows in the first four months of this year, in what the ..
- [Dollar gains against yen as Fed policy, debt ceiling in focus](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-gains-against-yen-as-fed-policy-debt-ceiling-in-focus.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar rose against the Japanese yen on Monday, holding just below a six-month high, as investors waited on fresh s..
- [Concern over US default risk grips global markets as talks resume](https://assetdigest.com/concern-over-us-default-risk-grips-global-markets-as-talks-resume.md): By Chris Prentice and Nell Mackenzie NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Unease over how U.S. debt ceiling negotiations will pan out gripped global markets on Monday, wi..
- [Meta fined $1.3 billion over data transfers to US – WSJ](https://assetdigest.com/meta-fined-1-3-billion-over-data-transfers-to-us-wsj.md): (Reuters) – Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc has been fined $1.3 billion by European Union privacy regulators for sending user information to the United Stat..
- [Britain chips away at NatWest stake with $1.6 billion share sale](https://assetdigest.com/britain-chips-away-at-natwest-stake-with-1-6-billion-share-sale.md): By Iain Withers and Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON (Reuters) -British state-backed bank NatWest has agreed to buy 1.3 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) worth of its shares b..
- [Explainer-How Wall Street is preparing for possible US debt default](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-how-wall-street-is-preparing-for-possible-us-debt-default.md): By Davide Barbuscia and Pete Schroeder NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As talks over raising the U.S. government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling go down to th..
- [Markets edgy as US debt ceiling talks near crunch time](https://assetdigest.com/markets-edgy-as-us-debt-ceiling-talks-near-crunch-time.md): By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks and Wall Street futures struggled on Monday as U.S. debt ceiling negotiations approached crunch time after stall..
- [Oil slips as U.S. debt caution offset supply concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-slips-as-u-s-debt-caution-offset-supply-concerns.md): By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped on Monday as caution around the U.S. debt ceiling talks and concerns about demand recovery in China offs..
- [Dollar weakens after gains all week; debt deal hopes boost market sentiment](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-weakens-after-gains-all-week-debt-deal-hopes-boost-market-sentiment.md): By Amanda Cooper and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar fell on Friday after posting gains for most of the week, as optimism over..
- [Wall Street gains, Treasury yields rise as debt ceiling talks progress](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-gains-treasury-yields-rise-as-debt-ceiling-talks-progress.md): NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks were tentatively higher on Friday and benchmark Treasury yields extended their upward trajectory as market participants looke..
- [Riding the Gold Wave: How U.S. Money Reserve Can Help You Navigate Volatility and Build a Stronger Portfolio](https://assetdigest.com/riding-the-gold-wave-how-u-s-money-reserve-can-help-you-navigate-volatility-and-build-a-stronger-portfolio.md): If you’ve watched the news recently, you know that the world’s current economic and political environment is anything but stable. Geopolitical crises, bank ..
- [Energy costs for most British households to fall 18% from July -Cornwall Insight](https://assetdigest.com/energy-costs-for-most-british-households-to-fall-18-from-july-cornwall-insight.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Energy costs for most British households are expected to fall around 18% from July with regulator Ofgem poised to announce a cut in its pri..
- [ECB needs to keep interest rates ‘sustainably high’ to combat inflation – Lagarde](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-needs-to-keep-interest-rates-sustainably-high-to-combat-inflation-lagarde.md): By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) – The European Central Bank needs to keep interest rates high to curb inflation in the medium term, its president Christine ..
- [Oil rebounds on fading risk of U.S. debt default](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rebounds-on-fading-risk-of-u-s-debt-default.md): By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices rebounded on Friday from losses of more than 1% the previous day as investors turned cautiously optimistic over th..
- [How to invest in property ](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-invest-in-property.md): By Sean Woolley from Cloud Nine Spain I have been investing in property since the age of 23, buying and selling many properties in the UK and in Spain. Ove..
- [Siemens Energy close to selling stake in Windar Renovables – source](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-energy-close-to-selling-stake-in-windar-renovables-source.md): (Reuters) – Siemens Energy is close to striking a deal to sell Siemens Gamesa’s 32% stake in Windar Renovables, a source close to the matter said on Friday...
- [Stocks reach one-month high on U.S. debt ceiling hopes](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-reach-one-month-high-on-u-s-debt-ceiling-hopes.md): By Naomi Rovnick and Ankur Banerjee LONDON, SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Global shares rose to a one-month high and the dollar trounced major currencies on Friday as ma..
- [Allianz Trade Secures Seventh Consecutive Win as Best Trade Credit Insurance Company Asia Pacific at the 2023 Global Banking & Finance Awards®](https://assetdigest.com/allianz-trade-secures-seventh-consecutive-win-as-best-trade-credit-insurance-company-asia-pacific-at-the-2023-global-banking-finance-awards.md): Allianz Trade cements its leadership in Trade Credit Insurance, clinching top honors at the Global Banking & Finance Awards® 2023 in Asia Pacific, continuing i..
- [UK’s Nationwide to pay 340 million pounds to customers after profit leap](https://assetdigest.com/uks-nationwide-to-pay-340-million-pounds-to-customers-after-profit-leap.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British lender Nationwide will pay its customers 340 million pounds ($429 million) through payments to their current accounts, it said on Frid..
- [Japan’s inflation stays above BOJ’s target, key gauge hits four-decade high](https://assetdigest.com/japans-inflation-stays-above-bojs-target-key-gauge-hits-four-decade-high.md): By Takahiko Wada and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s core consumer inflation stayed well above the central bank’s 2% target in April and a key index s..
- [Wall Street gains, dollar climbs on solid data, debt ceiling progress](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-gains-dollar-climbs-on-solid-data-debt-ceiling-progress.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -Wall Street turned higher and the dollar reached a seven-week peak on Thursday as discount retail giant Walmart Inc raised i..
- [Ripple buys crypto custody firm Metaco for $250 million](https://assetdigest.com/ripple-buys-crypto-custody-firm-metaco-for-250-million.md): (This May 17 story has been corrected to clarify that the token is called XRP, not Ripple, in paragraph 9) By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. crypt..
- [Burberry shares drop as weak US demand overshadows China rebound](https://assetdigest.com/burberry-shares-drop-as-weak-us-demand-overshadows-china-rebound.md): By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British luxury fashion brand Burberry on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected fourth quarter sales driven by a rebound in..
- [Aston Martin stock soars after $295 million on Geely investment](https://assetdigest.com/aston-martin-stock-soars-after-295-million-on-geely-investment.md): (Reuters) -Aston Martin’s stock popped nearly 22% on Thursday, after the luxury carmaker announced a 234 million pound investment by China’s Geely, that wil..
- [Japanese businesses pledge UK investment ahead of Sunak meeting](https://assetdigest.com/japanese-businesses-pledge-uk-investment-ahead-of-sunak-meeting.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Japanese businesses have committed to invest almost 18 billion pounds ($23 billion) in Britain ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Rishi..
- [Deployed raises $4M to redefine how Statements Of Work are created and projects are planned](https://assetdigest.com/deployed-raises-4m-to-redefine-how-statements-of-work-are-created-and-projects-are-planned.md): Female founded Enterprise Tech startup raises funding to rewrite the language of work UK-based Deployed today announced it has raised $4M in a seed funding r..
- [Australia’s push for faster EV uptake will be slow to charge](https://assetdigest.com/australias-push-for-faster-ev-uptake-will-be-slow-to-charge.md): (This May 17 story has been corrected to say the rollout of chargers started small due to grid issues, not scaled back due to grid issues, and changes month to ..
- [Credit Suisse bond wipe-out will not trigger credit insurance payout](https://assetdigest.com/credit-suisse-bond-wipe-out-will-not-trigger-credit-insurance-payout.md): By Chiara Elisei LONDON (Reuters) -Holders of credit insurance linked to Credit Suisse bonds will not get a payout after a committee that adjudicates on dispute..
- [Southern Europe braces for climate change-fuelled summer of drought](https://assetdigest.com/southern-europe-braces-for-climate-change-fuelled-summer-of-drought.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Southern Europe is bracing for a summer of ferocious drought, with some regions already suffering water shortages and farmers..
- [Tyre-makers under pressure as too much rubber hits the road](https://assetdigest.com/tyre-makers-under-pressure-as-too-much-rubber-hits-the-road.md): By Nick Carey and Barbara Lewis LONDON (Reuters) – Tyre-makers are under pressure to almost literally reinvent the wheel as regulators turn their scrutiny to ..
- [UK has held productive discussions with EU over car tariffs – minister](https://assetdigest.com/uk-has-held-productive-discussions-with-eu-over-car-tariffs-minister.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has had productive discussions with the European Union about changing trading arrangements for car manufacturing, a junior minister..
- [Mitchells & Butlers pub group says costs start to ease](https://assetdigest.com/mitchells-butlers-pub-group-says-costs-start-to-ease.md): By Radhika Anilkumar (Reuters) -British pub and restaurant group Mitchells & Butlers PLC reported a fall in half-year profits on Wednesday and said supply chain..
- [Low unemployment amongst young driving demand, says JD Sports boss](https://assetdigest.com/low-unemployment-amongst-young-driving-demand-says-jd-sports-boss.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Historically low unemployment for the young is driving demand for JD Sports Fashion’s trainers, joggers and hoodies despite accelerating ..
- [European shares weighed by US debt ceiling concerns, slide in financials](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-weighed-by-us-debt-ceiling-concerns-slide-in-financials.md): By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) – European shares slipped on Wednesday as concerns about whether the United States can avoid a debt default, as well as a slew of ..
- [Blackstone, Thomson Reuters consortium sells $3.4 billion LSEG shares at discount](https://assetdigest.com/blackstone-thomson-reuters-consortium-sells-3-4-billion-lseg-shares-at-discount.md): (Reuters) -An investor consortium including U.S. buyout firm Blackstone and Thomson Reuters sold 33 million shares in the London Stock Exchange Group worth abou..
- [Experian sees annual revenue growth on steady demand](https://assetdigest.com/experian-sees-annual-revenue-growth-on-steady-demand.md): (Reuters) – British credit data firm Experian Plc said on Wednesday it expects its annual organic revenue to grow between 4% and 6% on the back of steady dema..
- [Analysis-Southern Europe braces for climate change-fuelled summer of drought](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-southern-europe-braces-for-climate-change-fuelled-summer-of-drought.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Southern Europe is bracing for a summer of ferocious drought, with some regions already suffering water shortages and farm..
- [Asian shares tentative, US debt ceiling talks weigh on risk appetite](https://assetdigest.com/asian-shares-tentative-us-debt-ceiling-talks-weigh-on-risk-appetite.md): By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian shares were subdued on Wednesday and the dollar hovered around a five-week peak as investors remained risk avers..
- [German economic growth to remain muted in near term – IMF](https://assetdigest.com/german-economic-growth-to-remain-muted-in-near-term-imf.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -The German economy has shown resilience over the last year thanks to a strong policy response and a mild winter, but economic growth will rema..
- [EU raw material targets need money and faster permits, sector chief says](https://assetdigest.com/eu-raw-material-targets-need-money-and-faster-permits-sector-chief-says.md): By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will only meet ambitious targets to reduce its reliance on China and other countries for critical..
- [Macquarie raising hurdles to CDP joining KKR bid for Telecom Italia grid, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/macquarie-raising-hurdles-to-cdp-joining-kkr-bid-for-telecom-italia-grid-sources-say.md): By Elvira Pollina and Giuseppe Fonte MILAN (Reuters) -Australian fund Macquarie is raising legal hurdles over a plan backed by Italy’s Treasury for state lend..
- [France to host pro-nuclear meet to push for EU recognition of climate benefits](https://assetdigest.com/france-to-host-pro-nuclear-meet-to-push-for-eu-recognition-of-climate-benefits.md): By Kate Abnett and America Hernandez BRUSSELS (Reuters) -France will host a meeting of ministers from 16 pro-nuclear European states on Tuesday aimed at coordin..
- [Platinum facing biggest deficit in years as carmakers snap up metal](https://assetdigest.com/platinum-facing-biggest-deficit-in-years-as-carmakers-snap-up-metal.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Rising demand from automakers, industry and investors will push the global platinum market into its biggest deficit in years, three industr..
- [Agnelli investment firm hires former UK minister Osborne](https://assetdigest.com/agnelli-investment-firm-hires-former-uk-minister-osborne.md): PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) – Lingotto Investment Management, backed by Italy’s Agnelli family, has hired former British finance minister George Osborne and vete..
- [UK competition watchdog steps up examination of grocery prices](https://assetdigest.com/uk-competition-watchdog-steps-up-examination-of-grocery-prices.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s competition watchdog will step up its work looking into grocery prices, but has so far not seen evidence pointing to specific conc..
- [India’s carmakers back zero duty on limited British imports under trade deal – sources](https://assetdigest.com/indias-carmakers-back-zero-duty-on-limited-british-imports-under-trade-deal-sources.md): By Aditi Shah and Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian carmakers have agreed to eliminate import tax on a limited number of vehicles in a trade deal ..
- [World stocks climb on hopes of successful debt ceiling outcome](https://assetdigest.com/world-stocks-climb-on-hopes-of-successful-debt-ceiling-outcome.md): By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) -World stocks rose on Monday on cautious optimism ahead of this week’s deliberations over the U.S. $31.4 trillion debt ceil..
- [Economist Odor picked as Slovakia’s caretaker prime minister](https://assetdigest.com/economist-odor-picked-as-slovakias-caretaker-prime-minister.md): By Radovan Stoklasa and Jan Lopatka BRATISLAVA (Reuters) – Respected economist Ludovit Odor was made Slovakia’s interim prime minister on Monday and will le..
- [Euro zone industry output falls sharply, with Ireland plunge](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-industry-output-falls-sharply-with-ireland-plunge.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone industrial production fell by far more than expected in March as output of capital goods plunged, although the sharp reduction ..
- [Record orders, strong sales drive strong Q2 for Siemens Energy](https://assetdigest.com/record-orders-strong-sales-drive-strong-q2-for-siemens-energy.md): By Christoph Steitz and Tom Käckenhoff FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Siemens Energy, which supplies equipment and services to the power sector, posted forecast-beating ..
- [Oil slips as economic worries take focus off tighter supplies](https://assetdigest.com/oil-slips-as-economic-worries-take-focus-off-tighter-supplies.md): By Florence Tan and Mohi Narayan (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Monday as concerns about fuel demand in the top global oil consumers, the United States and China..
- [France’s AXA Q1 sales rise 2% as property policy demand grows](https://assetdigest.com/frances-axa-q1-sales-rise-2-as-property-policy-demand-grows.md): PARIS (Reuters) -AXA, Europe’s second-biggest insurance company, said first quarter sales rose 2% from the same period a year earlier, as growth of its proper..
- [Analysis-Jet orders boom as airlines fear shortage](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-jet-orders-boom-as-airlines-fear-shortage.md): By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) – Planemakers can’t build them but airlines can’t stop buying them. Even as they wrestle with industrial problems preventing..
- [Oil prices head for fourth weekly drop as demand fears weigh](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-head-for-fourth-weekly-drop-as-demand-fears-weigh.md): By Rowena Edwards LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped on Friday, heading for a fourth weekly decline, as renewed economic concerns in the United States and Chi..
- [G7 finance heads face tricky trade-off in debating steps to counter China](https://assetdigest.com/g7-finance-heads-face-tricky-trade-off-in-debating-steps-to-counter-china.md): By Andrea Shalal and Christian Kraemer NIIGATA, Japan (Reuters) -Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies will debate this week the idea of..
- [Orpea slides to annual loss of 4 billion euros on asset depreciation](https://assetdigest.com/orpea-slides-to-annual-loss-of-4-billion-euros-on-asset-depreciation.md): By Diana Mandia and Federica Mileo (Reuters) -French nursing care provider Orpea, hit by multiple scandals including allegations of malpractice at its care home..
- [UK finance minister Hunt: Good news the economy is growing](https://assetdigest.com/uk-finance-minister-hunt-good-news-the-economy-is-growing.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s finance minister Jeremy Hunt on Friday welcomed the latest GDP data which showed the economy had grown by 0.1% in the first thr..
- [Audit finds holes in ECB’s management of bank credit risk](https://assetdigest.com/audit-finds-holes-in-ecbs-management-of-bank-credit-risk.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – European Central Bank supervisors are often too lenient with banks in how they manage credit risk, especially in the case of the worst p..
- [With UK food price inflation at 46-year high, lawmakers launch probe](https://assetdigest.com/with-uk-food-price-inflation-at-46-year-high-lawmakers-launch-probe.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – British lawmakers launched an investigation on Friday into the fairness of the country’s food supply chain, seeking to und..
- [Carrefour Brasil in talks with Barzel Properties over $260 million deal](https://assetdigest.com/carrefour-brasil-in-talks-with-barzel-properties-over-260-million-deal.md): SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Carrefour Brasil said on Thursday it has entered into exclusive talks with Barzel Properties for the sale of five distribution centers a..
- [Shell shareholders urged by LAPFF to back climate activist’s resolution](https://assetdigest.com/shell-shareholders-urged-by-lapff-to-back-climate-activists-resolution.md): By Shadia Nasralla LONDON (Reuters) – Shell shareholders should support a climate activist resolution at its annual general meeting and vote against the oil m..
- [Nexi open to options as Banco BPM seeks partner](https://assetdigest.com/nexi-open-to-options-as-banco-bpm-seeks-partner.md): By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) -Italian payments giant Nexi is keen to enter partnerships with lenders and will adjust to their preferred models, it said on We..
- [Swiss prepare to evacuate village threatened by vast landslide](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-prepare-to-evacuate-village-threatened-by-vast-landslide.md): BRIENZ, Switzerland (Reuters) – Swiss authorities have ordered residents to abandon a tiny mountain village in the eastern canton of Graubunden because of fea..
- [France could tax food industry over high prices – finance minister](https://assetdigest.com/france-could-tax-food-industry-over-high-prices-finance-minister.md): PARIS (Reuters) – The French government could use tax measures to claw back profits from the food industry if it does not accept talks on high prices, Finance..
- [UK brings train operator TransPennine under temporary state control](https://assetdigest.com/uk-brings-train-operator-transpennine-under-temporary-state-control.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said it will bring TransPennine Express under temporary government control as it cancelled its contract to operate trains in the north..
- [Snam confirms guidance after rise in first quarter sales](https://assetdigest.com/snam-confirms-guidance-after-rise-in-first-quarter-sales.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Italian gas grid operator Snam on Thursday confirmed its targets for this year after reporting a 13% year-on-year rise in revenue for the fi..
- [Man Group picks all-female top team as CEO Ellis retires](https://assetdigest.com/man-group-picks-all-female-top-team-as-ceo-ellis-retires.md): By Iain Withers and Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) – Man Group will be led by two women for the first time in its history by the end of this year, after the L..
- [Italy’s Iveco ups 2023 guidance after operating profit jump](https://assetdigest.com/italys-iveco-ups-2023-guidance-after-operating-profit-jump.md): (Reuters) – Italian truckmaker Iveco on Thursday raised its guidance for this year, after posting a 63.4% rise in adjusted operating profits in the first quar..
- [Bank of America opens Luxembourg branch in Europe funds push](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-america-opens-luxembourg-branch-in-europe-funds-push.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Bank of America has hired former BNP Paribas banker Benoit Nevouet to be the manager of a newly created Luxembourg branch as the U.S. lende..
- [Canada unveils new passport design with more security features, nod to King Charles](https://assetdigest.com/canada-unveils-new-passport-design-with-more-security-features-nod-to-king-charles.md): By Jenna Zucker (Reuters) – Canada on Wednesday unveiled a new design for passports with advanced security features including a new series with reference to H..
- [Panasonic delays production of new Tesla battery to improve performance](https://assetdigest.com/panasonic-delays-production-of-new-tesla-battery-to-improve-performance.md): By Hyunjoo Jin and Kiyoshi Takenaka SAN FRANCISCO/TOKYO (Reuters) – Panasonic said on Wednesday that it will delay the commercial production of its 4680 batte..
- [Google takes wraps off its answer to Microsoft’s AI search challenge](https://assetdigest.com/google-takes-wraps-off-its-answer-to-microsofts-ai-search-challenge.md): By Jeffrey Dastin and Greg Bensinger MOUNTAIN VIEW, California (Reuters) -Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday unveiled more artificial intelligence in its prod..
- [Analysis-Investors’ route to post-COVID China is via Europe](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-investors-route-to-post-covid-china-is-via-europe.md): By Alun John and Ankur Banerjee LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Investors are getting more bang for their buck this year by buying European companies with a focu..
- [Sterling hits five-month high against euro before BoE decision](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-hits-five-month-high-against-euro-before-boe-decision.md): By Harry Robertson LONDON, (Reuters) – The pound rose to a five-month high against the euro on Wednesday as traders bet a rate hike from the Bank of England o..
- [UK firms cut hiring of permanent staff, recruiters’ survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-firms-cut-hiring-of-permanent-staff-recruiters-survey-shows.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British firms reduced hiring of permanent staff via recruitment agencies at the fastest pace in more than two years, a survey showed on Wed..
- [TUI sees summer travel demand ‘significantly’ lifting 2023 profit](https://assetdigest.com/tui-sees-summer-travel-demand-significantly-lifting-2023-profit.md): By Joanna Plucinska LONDON (Reuters) -German travel firm TUI said it expects strong revenue and higher profit in 2023 on the back of a jump in summer bookings, ..
- [French retailer Casino’s shares slump 6% after S&P downgrade](https://assetdigest.com/french-retailer-casinos-shares-slump-6-after-sp-downgrade.md): PARIS (Reuters) -Shares in French retailer Casino fell more than 6% on Wednesday after Standard & Poor’s cut its long-term credit and placed all its ratings o..
- [Grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize sees Europe’s food inflation slowing](https://assetdigest.com/grocery-retailer-ahold-delhaize-sees-europes-food-inflation-slowing.md): (Reuters) -Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize expects food inflation in Europe to slow in the second half of this year, CEO Frans Muller said on Wednesday after t..
- [ASOS reports first-half loss as shoppers cut back](https://assetdigest.com/asos-reports-first-half-loss-as-shoppers-cut-back.md): LONDON (Reuters) -ASOS, Britain’s one-time poster child for the shift to online fashion retailing, swung to a first-half loss, hurt by a squeeze on household ..
- [Dufry sales more than double on travel rebound, Autogrill acquisitionv](https://assetdigest.com/dufry-sales-more-than-double-on-travel-rebound-autogrill-acquisitionv.md): (Reuters) – Swiss duty-free retailer Dufry on Wednesday reported a 113.4% jump in its first-quarter turnover, beating market estimates, aided by its acquisiti..
- [E.ON to hit upper end of 2023 outlook after strong Q1](https://assetdigest.com/e-on-to-hit-upper-end-of-2023-outlook-after-strong-q1.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) -E.ON, Europe’s largest energy networks operator, expects to hit the upper end of its profit outlook in 2023, boosted by strong first-quar..
- [Dollar eases before inflation data, with nagging worries over debt ceiling impasse](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-eases-before-inflation-data-with-nagging-worries-over-debt-ceiling-impasse.md): By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar weakened broadly on Wednesday after U.S. President Joe Biden and top lawmakers failed to break a deadlock on the d..
- [Ryanair places major Boeing order after jet price spat](https://assetdigest.com/ryanair-places-major-boeing-order-after-jet-price-spat.md): By Valerie Insinna, Padraic Halpin and Tim Hepher WASHINGTON/DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland’s Ryanair agreed a multibillion-dollar deal for as many as 300 Boeing j..
- [Oil eases on lackluster Chinese import data, U.S. economy woes](https://assetdigest.com/oil-eases-on-lackluster-chinese-import-data-u-s-economy-woes.md): By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Tuesday, retreating from strong gains of the previous two sessions due to lackluster Chinese import d..
- [Eurovision 2023 opens with acts walking Liverpool’s ‘Turquoise Carpet’](https://assetdigest.com/eurovision-2023-opens-with-acts-walking-liverpools-turquoise-carpet.md): LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) – Eurovision 2023 kicked off on Sunday when 37 contenders walked the “Turquoise Carpet” in Liverpool, the English city hostin..
- [Britain’s JD Sports to buy France’s Courir in $572 million deal](https://assetdigest.com/britains-jd-sports-to-buy-frances-courir-in-572-million-deal.md): (Reuters) -JD Sports Fashion has proposed buying France’s Groupe Courir for an enterprise value of 520 million euros ($572 million), in what would be the Brit..
- [Italy’s MPS vows to keep delivering after sharp profit jump](https://assetdigest.com/italys-mps-vows-to-keep-delivering-after-sharp-profit-jump.md): By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) pledged on Tuesday to maintain the state-owned bank’s performance after reporting a..
- [Ferrari CEO says e-fuel cars do not compromise carbon goals](https://assetdigest.com/ferrari-ceo-says-e-fuel-cars-do-not-compromise-carbon-goals.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Ferrari’s plans to continue building internal combustion engine cars powered by so called e-fuels does not conflict with its target to bec..
- [K+S cuts 2023 profit outlook on slow recovery, lower potash prices](https://assetdigest.com/ks-cuts-2023-profit-outlook-on-slow-recovery-lower-potash-prices.md): (Reuters) – German potash and salt miner K+S on Tuesday cut its annual profit outlook on a slower than expected recovery in demand and lower potash prices, se..
- [Li-Cycle and Glencore unveil plans for recycling hub in Italy](https://assetdigest.com/li-cycle-and-glencore-unveil-plans-for-recycling-hub-in-italy.md): (Reuters) – Battery recycler Li-Cycle Holdings Corp said on Tuesday it planned to develop a recycling hub in Italy along with Swiss miner and commodity trader..
- [Cryptoverse-Tether gets a lift from stability doubts](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-tether-gets-a-lift-from-stability-doubts.md): By Tom Wilson and Vidya Ranganathan (Reuters) – Digital stablecoin tether is winning the race for the title of the crypto world’s “least risky” asset. A..
- [Daimler Truck sees higher returns as supply chains, demand improve](https://assetdigest.com/daimler-truck-sees-higher-returns-as-supply-chains-demand-improve.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Daimler Truck reported on Tuesday an adjusted return of sales of 8.8% in the first quarter of the year, up from 5.9% last year and towards ..
- [PayPal adjusted margin forecast cut eclipses higher profit expectations](https://assetdigest.com/paypal-adjusted-margin-forecast-cut-eclipses-higher-profit-expectations.md): By Manya Saini (Reuters) -PayPal Holdings Inc on Monday cut its outlook for annual adjusted operating margin, overshadowing its profit forecast raise, sending s..
- [Amazon offers shoppers $10 to pick up purchases as it targets delivery costs](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-offers-shoppers-10-to-pick-up-purchases-as-it-targets-delivery-costs.md): By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Amazon.com is offering customers $10 to pick up a purchase rather than have it shipped to a home address, as the e-c..
- [Uber rival Bolt seeks to turn profitable next year, IPO in 2025](https://assetdigest.com/uber-rival-bolt-seeks-to-turn-profitable-next-year-ipo-in-2025.md): By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Estonian ride-hailing and food delivery startup Bolt expects to turn profitable in the next 12 months and be ready..
- [U.S. dollar struggles, pound hits one-year high](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-dollar-struggles-pound-hits-one-year-high.md): By Laura Matthews and Alun John NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar remained relatively weaker against most of its major peers on Monday, as traders wait f..
- [Oil climbs almost 3% as recession fears begin to fade](https://assetdigest.com/oil-climbs-almost-3-as-recession-fears-begin-to-fade.md): By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) – Oil rose almost 3% on Monday as U.S. recession fears eased and some traders took the view that crude’s recent price slide ..
- [Pound hits one-year high against struggling dollar](https://assetdigest.com/pound-hits-one-year-high-against-struggling-dollar.md): By Tom Westbrook and Alun John SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling hit an over-one-year high against the dollar on Monday as the greenback began the week un..
- [Spain suspends trading in NH Hoteles, Thai parent offers to buy shares](https://assetdigest.com/spain-suspends-trading-in-nh-hoteles-thai-parent-offers-to-buy-shares.md): MADRID/BANGKOK (Reuters) – Spanish stock market regulator CNMV on Monday suspended the trading of shares in NH Hotel Group SA pending information from the com..
- [Volkswagen to name Bentley production chief as new Cariad head – sources](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-to-name-bentley-production-chief-as-new-cariad-head-sources.md): By Jan Schwartz (Reuters) -Volkswagen will announce later on Monday the removal of the current leadership at its software unit Cariad, to be taken over by Bentl..
- [“A great treat”: King Charles heralds weekend of coronation celebrations](https://assetdigest.com/a-great-treat-king-charles-heralds-weekend-of-coronation-celebrations.md): LONDON (Reuters) – King Charles thanked singers who performed at a coronation concert in his honour at Windsor Castle for a “great treat” as a long holida..
- [Italy open to selling down MPS stake on market if terms, buyers are right – sources](https://assetdigest.com/italy-open-to-selling-down-mps-stake-on-market-if-terms-buyers-are-right-sources.md): By Giuseppe Fonte and Valentina Za ROME (Reuters) -Italy’s Treasury is open to reducing its 64% stake in Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) through one or more s..
- [German industrial output slumps, recession fears rise](https://assetdigest.com/german-industrial-output-slumps-recession-fears-rise.md): By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -German industrial production fell more than expected in March, partly due to a weak performance by the automotive sector, sp..
- [Spain’s Grifols names current chairman as CEO, ending family leadership](https://assetdigest.com/spains-grifols-names-current-chairman-as-ceo-ending-family-leadership.md): By Joan Faus BARCELONA (Reuters) -Grifols said on Monday its executive chairman Thomas Glanzmann will become its new chief executive with immediate effect, endi..
- [Asia shares edge higher, wary of US bank data](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-edge-higher-wary-of-us-bank-data.md): By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares were mostly higher on Monday as investors braced for a week where U.S. inflation data will test wagers the next ..
- [Analysis-Battle for China’s electric SUV market heats up at home and abroad](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-battle-for-chinas-electric-suv-market-heats-up-at-home-and-abroad.md): SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China is ground zero for the price war in electric vehicles and the battleground is shifting to SUV-styled EVs, the largest segment of th..
- [Dollar jumps as U.S. job gains, wage growth beat expectations](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-jumps-as-u-s-job-gains-wage-growth-beat-expectations.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar jumped on Friday after data showed that U.S. employers added more jobs than expected in April, while wages a..
- [King Charles greets wellwishers outside palace before coronation](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-greets-wellwishers-outside-palace-before-coronation.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s King Charles and his son William greeted wellwishers outside Buckingham Palace in central London on Friday, a day before Charles..
- [World leaders gather in London for King Charles’ coronation](https://assetdigest.com/world-leaders-gather-in-london-for-king-charles-coronation.md): By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – King Charles will hold a reception on Friday for world leaders gathered in London for his coronation this weekend, the bi..
- [WHO declares end to COVID global health emergency](https://assetdigest.com/who-declares-end-to-covid-global-health-emergency.md): By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) -COVID-19 no longer represents a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Friday, a major step towards ..
- [Analysis-Smoldering Iran nuclear crisis risks catching fire](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-smoldering-iran-nuclear-crisis-risks-catching-fire.md): By Arshad Mohammed, John Irish, Jonathan Landay and Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON/PARIS/DUBAI (Reuters) – Even as the United States and its European allies grapple..
- [World food prices rise for first time in a year- FAO](https://assetdigest.com/world-food-prices-rise-for-first-time-in-a-year-fao.md): ROME (Reuters) – The United Nations food agency’s world price index rose in April for the first time is a year, but is still some 20% up on a record high hi..
- [Adidas shares leap on results but CEO warns of bumpy year](https://assetdigest.com/adidas-shares-leap-on-results-but-ceo-warns-of-bumpy-year.md): By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) -Adidas reported better-than-expected quarterly results and said the Chinese market was improving, sending its shares up 8%, alth..
- [Alpha Bank to sell bad loan portfolio to Fortress and Davidson Kempner](https://assetdigest.com/alpha-bank-to-sell-bad-loan-portfolio-to-fortress-and-davidson-kempner.md): ATHENS (Reuters) – Alpha Bank ACBr.AT, one of Greece’s four largest lenders, said on Friday it signed a binding agreement to sell a 650 million euro ($717.3..
- [UK PM Sunak: Election results show people want us to deliver for them](https://assetdigest.com/uk-pm-sunak-election-results-show-people-want-us-to-deliver-for-them.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said local elections results so far showed that people wanted his ruling party to deliver on their prior..
- [Portugal’s Galp quarterly profit up 62%, below market forecast](https://assetdigest.com/portugals-galp-quarterly-profit-up-62-below-market-forecast.md): LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal’s Galp Energia reported on Friday a smaller-than-expected 62% rise in adjusted first-quarter profit as refining margins nearly trip..
- [Republican leaders of Australia and NZ to pledge allegiance to king](https://assetdigest.com/republican-leaders-of-australia-and-nz-to-pledge-allegiance-to-king.md): By Alasdair Pal and Lucy Craymer SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The leaders of Australia and New Zealand will pledge their allegiance to King Charles at his co..
- [Macquarie posts record profits on higher income from commodities arm](https://assetdigest.com/macquarie-posts-record-profits-on-higher-income-from-commodities-arm.md): By Praveen Menon and Roushni Nair (Reuters) -Australia’s Macquarie Group on Friday forecast higher short-term income from its lucrative commodities trading bu..
- [Geely’s London black cab unit unveils new large EV platform](https://assetdigest.com/geelys-london-black-cab-unit-unveils-new-large-ev-platform.md): By Nick Carey ANSTY, England (Reuters) – Geely unit London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) on Friday unveiled a new, large electric-vehicle (EV) platform for ..
- [Heineken to invest $300 million in Brazil to expand premium beer portfolio](https://assetdigest.com/heineken-to-invest-300-million-in-brazil-to-expand-premium-beer-portfolio.md): SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Heineken NV, the world’s second-largest brewer, said on Thursday it will invest 1.5 billion reais ($300.8 million) in Brazil as part o..
- [US Treasury’s top international official heads to Europe, Asia for talks on economy](https://assetdigest.com/us-treasurys-top-international-official-heads-to-europe-asia-for-talks-on-economy.md): WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department’s top international official is heading to Europe and Asia this week for talks on current macroeconomic ..
- [What to expect from King Charles’ coronation on May 6](https://assetdigest.com/what-to-expect-from-king-charles-coronation-on-may-6.md): By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -King Charles will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony full of pomp, pageantry and solemn religious significance on..
- [Volvo Cars to axe 1,300 jobs as it steps up cost cuts](https://assetdigest.com/volvo-cars-to-axe-1300-jobs-as-it-steps-up-cost-cuts.md): COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Volvo Cars will lay off around 1,300 office-based employees in Sweden as it steps up cost cutting, the Sweden-based auto maker said on Thu..
- [Euro zone April business activity grows on strong services demand – PMI](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-april-business-activity-grows-on-strong-services-demand-pmi.md): By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU (Reuters) – Growth in euro zone business activity sped up in April, though less than initially indicated, as robust services more ..
- [Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to attend King Charles’ coronation in London](https://assetdigest.com/canadian-pm-justin-trudeau-to-attend-king-charles-coronation-in-london.md): OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Britain to attend the Coronation of King Charles at London’s Westminster Abbey on Satu..
- [Joby Aviation to get investment from Tesla shareholder Baillie Gifford](https://assetdigest.com/joby-aviation-to-get-investment-from-tesla-shareholder-baillie-gifford.md): (Reuters) – British investment management firm Baillie Gifford will invest $180 million in electric aircraft maker Joby Aviation, they said on Wednesday. This..
- [UniCredit to use 300 million euro charges for voluntary staff exits-sources](https://assetdigest.com/unicredit-to-use-300-million-euro-charges-for-voluntary-staff-exits-sources.md): MILAN (Reuters) – UniCredit will use restructuring charges it is set to book this year to fund voluntary exits after receiving some 1,900 requests from staff ..
- [Fed delivers small rate hike, opens door to pause in tightening cycle](https://assetdigest.com/fed-delivers-small-rate-hike-opens-door-to-pause-in-tightening-cycle.md): By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point and signaled ..
- [Bangladesh moves up the ranks and could become the 24th largest economy by 2036](https://assetdigest.com/bangladesh-moves-up-the-ranks-and-could-become-the-24th-largest-economy-by-2036.md): Bangladesh, located in South Asia, has made significant strides in recent years, with the country becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. To..
- [Metro Bank posts second quarter of profitability on mortgage loans demand](https://assetdigest.com/metro-bank-posts-second-quarter-of-profitability-on-mortgage-loans-demand.md): (Reuters) – Metro Bank on Wednesday said it had reached underlying profitability for the second consecutive quarter, as net inflows picked up pace in March on..
- [Flutter Q1 revenues jump 29% as U.S. races ahead, UK bounces back](https://assetdigest.com/flutter-q1-revenues-jump-29-as-u-s-races-ahead-uk-bounces-back.md): By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) -Flutter grew its revenue by 29% on a pro-forma basis in the first quarter, driven by a near doubling in its fast growing U.S..
- [BNP Paribas first-quarter revenue beats as trading outperforms](https://assetdigest.com/bnp-paribas-first-quarter-revenue-beats-as-trading-outperforms.md): By Mathieu Rosemain and Matthieu Protard PARIS (Reuters) -BNP Paribas’s first-quarter sales beat market expectations as trading business at the eurozone’s b..
- [King Charles’ coronation will be an economic boost, Buckingham Palace says](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-coronation-will-be-an-economic-boost-buckingham-palace-says.md): By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – The coronation ceremony for King Charles on Saturday will be the most glorious display of pageantry seen in Britain for a..
- [Cineworld gets US court approval to raise $2.26 billion after bankruptcy](https://assetdigest.com/cineworld-gets-us-court-approval-to-raise-2-26-billion-after-bankruptcy.md): By Dietrich Knauth (Reuters) – Bankrupt movie theater chain Cineworld received U.S. court approval on Tuesday to raise $2.26 billion as part of its exit from ..
- [Revlon emerges from bankruptcy after lender takeover](https://assetdigest.com/revlon-emerges-from-bankruptcy-after-lender-takeover.md): By Dietrich Knauth (Reuters) -Revlon Inc said on Tuesday that it has emerged from bankruptcy after cutting more than $2.7 billion in debt and handing control of..
- [Oil slumps 5% to five-week low amid US debt default fears](https://assetdigest.com/oil-slumps-5-to-five-week-low-amid-us-debt-default-fears.md): By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices sank about 5% to a five-week low on Tuesday on concerns about the economy as U.S. politicians discuss ways to a..
- [Dollar dips as job openings fall, Fed meeting in focus](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-dips-as-job-openings-fall-fed-meeting-in-focus.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar fell Tuesday after data showed that U.S. job openings fell in March, a day before the Federal Reserve is exp..
- [Sport-Ronaldo tops Forbes’ highest-paid athletes list in 2023 after Saudi move](https://assetdigest.com/sport-ronaldo-tops-forbes-highest-paid-athletes-list-in-2023-after-saudi-move.md): (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo became the world’s highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr nearly doubled his annual playing salary..
- [Italy CPI rises again in April amid energy prices volatility](https://assetdigest.com/italy-cpi-rises-again-in-april-amid-energy-prices-volatility.md): By Antonella Cinelli ROME (Reuters) – Italian inflation jumped unexpectedly in April, driven by another spike in energy prices, official statistics agency IST..
- [From US to London, royal super fan makes ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ coronation pilgrimage](https://assetdigest.com/from-us-to-london-royal-super-fan-makes-once-in-a-lifetime-coronation-pilgrimage.md): By JEEVAN RAVINDRAN LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. citizen Donna Werner is no stranger to royal celebrations – for more than three decades she has travelled to Bri..
- [Ferrari, Enel X plan solar plant near Fiorano test track](https://assetdigest.com/ferrari-enel-x-plan-solar-plant-near-fiorano-test-track.md): ROME (Reuters) – Italian sports car maker Ferrari said it has signed a deal with Enel’s Enel X to build a 1 megawatt peak (MWp) solar energy plant next to i..
- [Norway wealth fund CEO denies pay discrimination in case by female employee](https://assetdigest.com/norway-wealth-fund-ceo-denies-pay-discrimination-in-case-by-female-employee.md): By Victoria Klesty OSLO (Reuters) – The chief executive of Norway’s $1.4 trillion sovereign wealth fund, Nicolai Tangen, on Tuesday denied accusations of ge..
- [Soft lending and inflation data pave way for smaller ECB hike](https://assetdigest.com/soft-lending-and-inflation-data-pave-way-for-smaller-ecb-hike.md): By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Euro zone banks are turning off the credit taps and a key gauge of inflation is finally falling, dat..
- [Italian hearing aid maker Amplifon expects higher 2023 earnings](https://assetdigest.com/italian-hearing-aid-maker-amplifon-expects-higher-2023-earnings.md): (Reuters) – Italian hearing aid maker Amplifon said on Tuesday it expects core profits to continue growing in 2023 thanks to operating leverage and higher pri..
- [DSM misses Q1 forecasts due to weak volumes and high costs](https://assetdigest.com/dsm-misses-q1-forecasts-due-to-weak-volumes-and-high-costs.md): (Corrects company description in 5th paragraph) (Reuters) – Dutch specialty chemicals maker DSM’s first-quarter profit and sales missed expectations on Tues..
- [Geberit reports Q1 beat despite end of bathroom renovation boom](https://assetdigest.com/geberit-reports-q1-beat-despite-end-of-bathroom-renovation-boom.md): (Reuters) -Swiss plumbing supplies maker Geberit on Tuesday reported higher than expected operating cashflow in the first quarter, despite an 8.9% drop in reven..
- [Marketmind: RBA shock hike starts huge week for central banks](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-rba-shock-hike-starts-huge-week-for-central-banks.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Asia markets correspondent Kevin Buckland. The Reserve Bank of Australia kicked off a string of majo..
- [Logitech Q4 sales plunge 22% as economic downturn worries weigh](https://assetdigest.com/logitech-q4-sales-plunge-22-as-economic-downturn-worries-weigh.md): (Reuters) – Logitech International posted a 22% drop in fourth-quarter sales on Tuesday, as growing worries of an economic downturn continue to hinder the com..
- [Factbox-Long-serving Qantas executive Vanessa Hudson named as next CEO](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-long-serving-qantas-executive-vanessa-hudson-named-as-next-ceo.md): SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s flagship carrier, Qantas Airways Ltd, on Tuesday named its finance chief Vanessa Hudson to serve as its new chief executive s..
- [UK retailers report record food inflation but see falls ahead](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retailers-report-record-food-inflation-but-see-falls-ahead.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Food prices at British supermarkets rose 15.7% in the year to April, the biggest annual increase in records going back to..
- [Historic Stone of Scone moved to London for King Charles’ coronation](https://assetdigest.com/historic-stone-of-scone-moved-to-london-for-king-charles-coronation.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The historic Stone of Scone, the ancient coronation stone upon which monarchs in Britain have been crowned for centuries, has left Scotland..
- [Analysis-Powerful Swiss central bank faces reform calls in wake of Credit Suisse rescue](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-powerful-swiss-central-bank-faces-reform-calls-in-wake-of-credit-suisse-rescue.md): By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank is facing calls for an overhaul in its governance, with critics saying too much power lies in the ha..
- [Kingspan plans to quit London listing in latest blow for LSE](https://assetdigest.com/kingspan-plans-to-quit-london-listing-in-latest-blow-for-lse.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Irish construction company Kingspan plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange, it said on Friday, in the latest blow for the bourse an..
- [Norway plans to nationalise gas pipelines when concessions expire](https://assetdigest.com/norway-plans-to-nationalise-gas-pipelines-when-concessions-expire.md): By Gwladys Fouche and Nerijus Adomaitis OSLO (Reuters) -Norway plans to nationalise most of its gas pipeline network when many existing concessions expire in 20..
- [European shares fall as bank stocks, subdued euro-zone growth data weigh](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-fall-as-bank-stocks-subdued-euro-zone-growth-data-weigh.md): By Shubham Batra (Reuters) -European shares fell on Friday as a drop in bank stocks offset optimism over positive earnings reports, while the euro zone growing ..
- [Banks, miners lead FTSE 100 lower](https://assetdigest.com/banks-miners-lead-ftse-100-lower.md): By Shristi Achar A (Reuters) -London’s FTSE 100 fell for the fifth straight day, as a sharp drop in shares of NatWest weighed on the banking sector on Friday,..
- [French airport group ADP Q1 revenue beats forecasts as global air traffic recovers](https://assetdigest.com/french-airport-group-adp-q1-revenue-beats-forecasts-as-global-air-traffic-recovers.md): By Federica Mileo (Reuters) -French airport group ADP on Wednesday beat estimates for its first-quarter revenue, as it benfited from a global recovery in air tr..
- [Bosch buys US semiconductor foundry to expand EV chip output](https://assetdigest.com/bosch-buys-us-semiconductor-foundry-to-expand-ev-chip-output.md): By Joseph White and Stephen Nellis DETROIT (Reuters) – Germany’s Bosch Group has agreed to buy key assets of California chip manufacturer TSI Semiconductors..
- [Essity mulls selling Vinda stake and Consumer Tissue Private Label Europe business](https://assetdigest.com/essity-mulls-selling-vinda-stake-and-consumer-tissue-private-label-europe-business.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Hygiene products group Essity said on Wednesday it has initiated a strategic review of its stake in China-based Vinda and its Consumer T..
- [Markets mixed as tech boosts US stock futures, Europe dips](https://assetdigest.com/markets-mixed-as-tech-boosts-us-stock-futures-europe-dips.md): By Naomi Rovnick LONDON (Reuters) – Global stock markets were mixed on Wednesday as recession fears and banking sector strain weighed on European stocks and t..
- [Elevator maker Kone hikes outlook as Q1 profit, orders beat forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/elevator-maker-kone-hikes-outlook-as-q1-profit-orders-beat-forecasts.md): (Reuters) -Finnish elevator maker Kone raised its 2023 sales outlook on Wednesday after its first-quarter profit beat market expectations supported by strong de..
- [Companies’ cost inflation is slowing but shoppers may wait for lower prices](https://assetdigest.com/companies-cost-inflation-is-slowing-but-shoppers-may-wait-for-lower-prices.md): By Richa Naidu and Dominique Vidalon LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) -The world’s top consumer goods companies, making everything from instant noodles to soap and ice ..
- [Tech CEOs wax poetic on AI, big adds to sales will take time](https://assetdigest.com/tech-ceos-wax-poetic-on-ai-big-adds-to-sales-will-take-time.md): By Noel Randewich and Akash Sriram (Reuters) -Microsoft Corp and Google-parent Alphabet Inc talked up investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the second..
- [Sacyr shortlists four bidders for its service, waste management unit – Expansion](https://assetdigest.com/sacyr-shortlists-four-bidders-for-its-service-waste-management-unit-expansion.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish conglomerate Sacyr has shortlisted four firms as potential buyers of its service and waste management unit, valued at around 500 mi..
- [Startup e-commerce platform Temu expands to Europe](https://assetdigest.com/startup-e-commerce-platform-temu-expands-to-europe.md): By Casey Hall SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ultra low-cost e-commerce platform Temu, owned by PDD Holdings has started selling to European markets including France, Ge..
- [Beiersdorf benefits from bump in Nivea sales](https://assetdigest.com/beiersdorf-benefits-from-bump-in-nivea-sales.md): (Reuters) -Beiersdorf’s Nivea brand recorded 18% sales growth in the first quarter of 2023 thanks to price hikes, the German firm said on Wednesday, confirmin..
- [Puma expects Q2 sales growth below full-year target](https://assetdigest.com/puma-expects-q2-sales-growth-below-full-year-target.md): (Reuters) – German sportswear maker Puma on Wednesday said it expected second-quarter sales to grow at a low- to mid-single-digit percentage rate, below its f..
- [Mercedes-Benz launches E-Class, its last new combustion engine model](https://assetdigest.com/mercedes-benz-launches-e-class-its-last-new-combustion-engine-model.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday launched its last new combustion engine model – the next generation of the E-Class, which will be built in Germa..
- [Spotify’s monthly active users top 500 million, beat estimate](https://assetdigest.com/spotifys-monthly-active-users-top-500-million-beat-estimate.md): By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Spotify Technology SA has crossed the half billion mark for monthly active users for the first time, helped by the mu..
- [Kremlin remains downbeat on state of Black Sea grain deal](https://assetdigest.com/kremlin-remains-downbeat-on-state-of-black-sea-grain-deal.md): (Reuters) – The Kremlin reaffirmed its position on Tuesday that the Black Sea grain deal is not working for Moscow, a day after the head of the United Nations..
- [BoE’s Broadbent says QE not to blame for surge in inflation](https://assetdigest.com/boes-broadbent-says-qe-not-to-blame-for-surge-in-inflation.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England (BoE) Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent said central banks should not ignore measures of money supply but claims that their quanti..
- [Anglo American’s first-quarter copper output rises 28%](https://assetdigest.com/anglo-americans-first-quarter-copper-output-rises-28.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Anglo American’s overall first-quarter production rose 9% from a year earlier, helped by a 28% jump in copper output from the ramp-up of its..
- [KitKat sweetens Nestle sales with Easter, Valentine’s Day comeback](https://assetdigest.com/kitkat-sweetens-nestle-sales-with-easter-valentines-day-comeback.md): By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) – In a quarter that saw Nestle’s overall sales volumes dip, the KitKat maker’s candy business was a sweet spot as consumer..
- [More banks join European instant payments pilot from end 2023](https://assetdigest.com/more-banks-join-european-instant-payments-pilot-from-end-2023.md): By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Spotify Technology SA has crossed the half billion mark for monthly active users for the first time, helped by the mu..
- [Recruiter Randstad beats Q1 earnings estimates despite hiring slowdown](https://assetdigest.com/recruiter-randstad-beats-q1-earnings-estimates-despite-hiring-slowdown.md): By Romolo Tosiani (Reuters) -Dutch recruitment firm Randstad reported better-than-expected first-quarter core earnings on Tuesday, despite a slowdown in hiring ..
- [ABB dispels industrial gloom to raise full-year outlook](https://assetdigest.com/abb-dispels-industrial-gloom-to-raise-full-year-outlook.md): By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -ABB Ltd raised its full-year outlook for sales and profit outlook on Tuesday after the Swiss engineering and technology group r..
- [Say goodbye to SQL and hello to human-like conversations with The Brain’s AI-powered no-code BI platform](https://assetdigest.com/say-goodbye-to-sql-and-hello-to-human-like-conversations-with-the-brains-ai-powered-no-code-bi-platform.md): Former Monzo and Revolut Head of Product, Ilya Vorobiev, launches The Brain to help scaling companies extract and analyse data using conversational AI London, A..
- [Tiffany, now owned by LVMH, reopens on a Fifth Avenue in flux](https://assetdigest.com/tiffany-now-owned-by-lvmh-reopens-on-a-fifth-avenue-in-flux.md): By Katherine Masters and Mimosa Spencer NEW YORK (Reuters) – The splashy reopening of Tiffany & Co’s flagship store on the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 5..
- [Oil prices steady on uncertain global outlook and supply concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-steady-on-uncertain-global-outlook-and-supply-concerns.md): By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices were steady on Monday as concern over rising interest rates, the global economy and the outlook for fuel demand..
- [Britain sets up $125 million taskforce to drive AI](https://assetdigest.com/britain-sets-up-125-million-taskforce-to-drive-ai.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain on Monday announced 100 million pounds ($124.5 million) in initial funding for a taskforce to help develop foundation models – a ..
- [Climate change fight a ‘core duty’ for central banks – ECB’s Villeroy](https://assetdigest.com/climate-change-fight-a-core-duty-for-central-banks-ecbs-villeroy.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – France’s central bank governor François Villeroy de Galhau has pushed back against criticism of central banks’ increasin..
- [German economy likely grew in Q1, beating expectations – Bundesbank](https://assetdigest.com/german-economy-likely-grew-in-q1-beating-expectations-bundesbank.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The German economy is likely to have expanded in the last quarter on a rebound in industrial production, the Bundesbank said in a monthl..
- [Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by end-2024, Standard Chartered says](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-could-hit-100000-by-end-2024-standard-chartered-says.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – Top cryptocurrency bitcoin could reach $100,000 by the end of 2024, Standard Chartered said on Monday, saying that th..
- [Factbox-Europe’s ongoing strike-related travel disruptions](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-europes-ongoing-strike-related-travel-disruptions.md): (Reuters) – Strikes in Europe could disrupt travel into the summer, as passengers numbers globally recover to pre-pandemic levels. Since last year, strikes an..
- [PIRC recommends vote for BP climate activist resolution](https://assetdigest.com/pirc-recommends-vote-for-bp-climate-activist-resolution.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Investor advisory firm PIRC on Monday recommended that BP shareholders vote against the company’s chair over climate concerns and in favo..
- [Credit squeeze ‘biggest threat’ to economic outlook, Fidelity International says](https://assetdigest.com/credit-squeeze-biggest-threat-to-economic-outlook-fidelity-international-says.md): By Nell Mackenzie PARIS (Reuters) – The biggest threat to the economic outlook is a credit squeeze that has not finished filtering through the financial syste..
- [Dollar heads for first weekly gain since February](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-heads-for-first-weekly-gain-since-february.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar headed for its first weekly gain in nearly two months on Friday as investors raised their bets that the Federal..
- [Norway sovereign fund backs Teck Resources in battle with Glencore](https://assetdigest.com/norway-sovereign-fund-backs-teck-resources-in-battle-with-glencore.md): OSLO (Reuters) -Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, one of the world’s largest investors, said on Friday it will support a plan by Canadian miner Teck Resources..
- [MG Motor launches plug-in hybrid option in Mexico as EV race heats up](https://assetdigest.com/mg-motor-launches-plug-in-hybrid-option-in-mexico-as-ev-race-heats-up.md): By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – MG Motor is launching a plug-in hybrid SUV in Mexico, the carmaker said on Thursday, as the market for hybrid and elect..
- [Marketmind: Purchasing managers of the world, diverge](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-purchasing-managers-of-the-world-diverge.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook A month-long risky-asset rally, in the absence of any further banks collapsing, seems ..
- [German govt to slightly raise 2023 GDP forecast – sources](https://assetdigest.com/german-govt-to-slightly-raise-2023-gdp-forecast-sources.md): By Holger Hansen BERLIN (Reuters) -The German government is set to slightly raise its economic growth forecast for this year to 0.4% from its previously predict..
- [Siemens Energy signs 7-billion-eur offshore power deal with TenneT](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-energy-signs-7-billion-eur-offshore-power-deal-with-tennet.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Siemens Energy has won contracts worth almost 7 billion euros ($7.68 billion) as part of a consortium with Spain’s Dragados Offshore to t..
- [IKEA plans new U.S. stores in $2.2 billion push to challenge Walmart and Wayfair](https://assetdigest.com/ikea-plans-new-u-s-stores-in-2-2-billion-push-to-challenge-walmart-and-wayfair.md): By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – IKEA stores owner Ingka Group will spend 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) expanding in the United States over the next three ye..
- [PGE signs wind turbine supply deal for Baltica 2](https://assetdigest.com/pge-signs-wind-turbine-supply-deal-for-baltica-2.md): GDANSK (Reuters) – Poland’s biggest utility PGE said on Thursday a unit of the company had signed a deal with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for delivery a..
- [Investors warn big consumer firms over price hikes as competitors gain](https://assetdigest.com/investors-warn-big-consumer-firms-over-price-hikes-as-competitors-gain.md): By Richa Naidu and Jessica DiNapoli LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Consumer goods companies like P&G, Unilever and Nestle should start easing price increases as ..
- [GSK-spinoff Haleon forecasts 2023 organic revenue growth at top-end of view](https://assetdigest.com/gsk-spinoff-haleon-forecasts-2023-organic-revenue-growth-at-top-end-of-view.md): (Reuters) – Consumer healthcare group Haleon expects 2023 organic revenue growth towards the upper end of its 4%-6% forecast, it said on Thursday, on strong d..
- [Analysis-Crisis radar falls on fault lines in Europe’s commercial property](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-crisis-radar-falls-on-fault-lines-in-europes-commercial-property.md): By Chiara Elisei and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – European banks appear better positioned than U.S. peers to weather any stress from commercial propert..
- [Renault revenues rise 30% in Q1 on higher sales and prices](https://assetdigest.com/renault-revenues-rise-30-in-q1-on-higher-sales-and-prices.md): PARIS (Reuters) -French car maker Renault said on Thursday revenues had grown by 30% in the first quarter thanks to a rebound in sales and higher prices. Booste..
- [German automakers fight to defend their turf from Chinese rivals](https://assetdigest.com/german-automakers-fight-to-defend-their-turf-from-chinese-rivals.md): SHANGHAI/BERLIN (Reuters) -German automakers have turned up in full force at Shanghai’s Auto Show as they fight to stay on top of consumer trends in the count..
- [IBM beats first-quarter profit estimates, signals demand holding up](https://assetdigest.com/ibm-beats-first-quarter-profit-estimates-signals-demand-holding-up.md): By Chavi Mehta (Reuters) -IBM Corp beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Wednesday and signaled demand for IT services was better than feare..
- [Portugal PM welcomes Lufthansa’s interest in TAP, Scholz sees good fit](https://assetdigest.com/portugal-pm-welcomes-lufthansas-interest-in-tap-scholz-sees-good-fit.md): LISBON (Reuters) – Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa welcomed the interest expressed by Lufthansa in the upcoming privatisation of flag carrier TAP, but..
- [EU lawmakers back ban on goods linked to deforestation](https://assetdigest.com/eu-lawmakers-back-ban-on-goods-linked-to-deforestation.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Parliament approved a landmark deforestation law on Wednesday to ban imports into the EU of coffee, beef, soy an..
- [Testing waters, Hungary’s central bank flags cut in top end of rate corridor](https://assetdigest.com/testing-waters-hungarys-central-bank-flags-cut-in-top-end-of-rate-corridor.md): By Krisztina Than and Alan Charlish BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s central bank could cut its 25% top collateralised loan rate next week as part of a “mul..
- [Euro zone services booming but sentiment recovery may have stalled -ECB’s Lane](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-services-booming-but-sentiment-recovery-may-have-stalled-ecbs-lane.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) -Growth in services across the euro zone is still accelerating but the steady improvement in business and consumer sentiment may have stalled, ..
- [UK’s Heathrow, airlines appeal regulator’s landing fee cut](https://assetdigest.com/uks-heathrow-airlines-appeal-regulators-landing-fee-cut.md): By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -A cut to the fees Britain’s Heathrow can charge airlines faces separate appeals from the airport and two of its biggest carri..
- [TIM shares slide as reported grid bids disappoint](https://assetdigest.com/tim-shares-slide-as-reported-grid-bids-disappoint.md): ROME/MILAN (Reuters) – Shares in Telecom Italia (TIM) tumbled more than 5% on Wednesday on disappointment at the reported valuation of new offers for its land..
- [Heineken sees Europe resilience offseting Asia slowdown risk](https://assetdigest.com/heineken-sees-europe-resilience-offseting-asia-slowdown-risk.md): By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Heineken maintained its forecast for 2023 profit growth with the risk of slower economic expansion in the Asia-Pacific ..
- [Oil dips as potential Fed rate hike overshadows falling stocks](https://assetdigest.com/oil-dips-as-potential-fed-rate-hike-overshadows-falling-stocks.md): By Laila Kearney and Muyu Xu (Reuters) -Oil dropped on Wednesday as the market weighed potential interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve that could sl..
- [Just Eat Takeaway raises 2023 guidance, launches buyback](https://assetdigest.com/just-eat-takeaway-raises-2023-guidance-launches-buyback.md): By Tristan Veyet and Laura Lenkiewicz (Reuters) -Just Eat Takeaway.com NV raised its 2023 adjusted core profit outlook on Wednesday, saying it continues to make..
- [Allianz puts N26 stake up for sale at $3 billion valuation – FT](https://assetdigest.com/allianz-puts-n26-stake-up-for-sale-at-3-billion-valuation-ft.md): (Reuters) – A unit of Allianz SE has put about 5% of its stake in German online bank N26 up for sale at a steep discount, valuing it at $3 billion, the Financ..
- [US FTC leaders will target AI that violates civil rights or is deceptive](https://assetdigest.com/us-ftc-leaders-will-target-ai-that-violates-civil-rights-or-is-deceptive.md): WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Leaders of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday the agency would pursue companies who misuse artificial intelligence to vi..
- [Crypto firms will develop ‘offshore’ without clear US rules, Coinbase chief says](https://assetdigest.com/crypto-firms-will-develop-offshore-without-clear-us-rules-coinbase-chief-says.md): By Tom Wilson and Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. and Britain should make their rules for the crypto industry much clearer to prevent firms from d..
- [Dollar slips after upbeat China data; euro, pound rise](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-slips-after-upbeat-china-data-euro-pound-rise.md): By Herbert Lash and Samuel Indyk NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar fell against most major currencies on Tuesday after better-than-forecast growth data f..
- [France’s Macron promises government action plan in next 100 days](https://assetdigest.com/frances-macron-promises-government-action-plan-in-next-100-days.md): By Michel Rose PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday gave himself 100 days to heal the country after weeks of protests and anger at his un..
- [Business insolvency in England and Wales soars in March](https://assetdigest.com/business-insolvency-in-england-and-wales-soars-in-march.md): LONDON (Reuters) – More companies in England and Wales entered insolvency during March than at any point since monthly records started three years ago, accord..
- [Germany added 35% more electric car charge points in 2022, says BDEW](https://assetdigest.com/germany-added-35-more-electric-car-charge-points-in-2022-says-bdew.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The number of electric vehicle charging points in Germany rose by 35% last year, exceeding the rate of increase needed to keep up with t..
- [GSK bets $2 billion on Bellus cough drug to soothe pipeline fears](https://assetdigest.com/gsk-bets-2-billion-on-bellus-cough-drug-to-soothe-pipeline-fears.md): By Natalie Grover and Aby Jose Koilparambil (Reuters) -GSK plans to buy Canada-based drug developer Bellus Health Inc in an all-cash deal for $2 billion as the ..
- [UK unemployment edges up but pay growth beats forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/uk-unemployment-edges-up-but-pay-growth-beats-forecasts.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s unemployment rate rose unexpectedly in the three months to February but pay growth stayed higher than forecast, ..
- [Takeover-target THG misses downgraded 2022 earnings guidance](https://assetdigest.com/takeover-target-thg-misses-downgraded-2022-earnings-guidance.md): LONDON (Reuters) – THG, the online retail platform that said on Monday it had received an approach, missed its downgraded expectation for 2022 earnings on Tue..
- [UBS makes changes to buyback programme following Credit Suisse takeover](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-makes-changes-to-buyback-programme-following-credit-suisse-takeover.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -UBS on Tuesday said it was making changes to its $6 billion share buyback programme following its takeover of Credit Suisse. UBS said it will ..
- [Ericsson’s quarterly core profit misses expectations](https://assetdigest.com/ericssons-quarterly-core-profit-misses-expectations.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Sweden’s Ericsson on Tuesday reported first-quarter core earnings that missed expectations as telecom customers in high-margin countries ..
- [Northvolt and Scania unveil battery for heavy trucks](https://assetdigest.com/northvolt-and-scania-unveil-battery-for-heavy-trucks.md): STOCKHOLM(Reuters) – Truck-maker Scania and battery producer Northvolt on Tuesday said they had developed an electric battery with a lifetime equivalent to th..
- [Manchester United tanks on report Glazers may avoid sale with new investment](https://assetdigest.com/manchester-united-tanks-on-report-glazers-may-avoid-sale-with-new-investment.md): (Reuters) – Shares of Manchester United PLC fell 13% on Monday after a report said the Glazer family was confident of securing an investment that would allow ..
- [Glencore courts 120 Teck investors for bid backing as spinoff vote looms -source](https://assetdigest.com/glencore-courts-120-teck-investors-for-bid-backing-as-spinoff-vote-looms-source.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Glencore executives have met or spoken with some 120 Teck Resources shareholders during a short visit to Toronto to try to win support for the..
- [EU lawmakers call for summit to control ‘very powerful’ AI](https://assetdigest.com/eu-lawmakers-call-for-summit-to-control-very-powerful-ai.md): By Martin Coulter and Supantha Mukherjee LONDON/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -EU lawmakers urged world leaders on Monday to hold a summit to find ways to control the dev..
- [Britain seeks to boost banking services from fintechs](https://assetdigest.com/britain-seeks-to-boost-banking-services-from-fintechs.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s financial regulators said on Monday they would set up a new body over the next two years to encourage more competi..
- [Analysis-Rocket startups face adapt-or-die moment amid investment drought](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-rocket-startups-face-adapt-or-die-moment-amid-investment-drought.md): By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Demand for sending satellites into space remains strong, but U.S. rocket startups are taking drastic measures to survi..
- [Banking stability worries go behind closed doors at IMF-World Bank meetings](https://assetdigest.com/banking-stability-worries-go-behind-closed-doors-at-imf-world-bank-meetings.md): By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Just a month after the biggest banking crisis in more than a decade, the world’s top economic and f..
- [Dollar hits one-month high against yen as traders bet on Fed rate hike](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-hits-one-month-high-against-yen-as-traders-bet-on-fed-rate-hike.md): By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar climbed to a one-month high against Japan’s yen on Monday as traders eyed up another interest rate hike fro..
- [Agnellis’ Exor eyes further healthcare investment for expansion](https://assetdigest.com/agnellis-exor-eyes-further-healthcare-investment-for-expansion.md): By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN (Reuters) -Exor the holding company of Italy’s Agnelli family, will seek further opportunities to expand in healthcare after invest..
- [Shareholder group ISS backs Barclays board over former CEO Staley](https://assetdigest.com/shareholder-group-iss-backs-barclays-board-over-former-ceo-staley.md): By Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) -Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended Barclays investors re-elect all board members at next month’s annu..
- [Sega Sammy says it is considering buying Angry Birds maker Rovio](https://assetdigest.com/sega-sammy-says-it-is-considering-buying-angry-birds-maker-rovio.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings Inc said on Monday it was considering acquiring Finland’s Rovio Entertainment Oyj but that nothing had been ..
- [Volkswagen to partner on Indonesia EV battery ecosystem -minister](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-to-partner-on-indonesia-ev-battery-ecosystem-minister.md): JAKARTA (Reuters) – Volkswagen will build an electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem in Indonesia and will partner with miner Vale, Ford and China’s battery..
- [Australian court approves BHP’s $6.4 billion OZ Minerals takeover](https://assetdigest.com/australian-court-approves-bhps-6-4-billion-oz-minerals-takeover.md): (Reuters) – Global miner BHP Group Ltd said on Monday the Federal Court of Australia had approved its A$9.6 billion ($6.44 billion) takeover of OZ Minerals Lt..
- [At China’s largest trade fair, exporters worry about world economy](https://assetdigest.com/at-chinas-largest-trade-fair-exporters-worry-about-world-economy.md): By Ellen Zhang and David Kirton GUANGZHOU (Reuters) -Chinese exporters exhibiting their products at the country’s largest trade fair said the weak global econ..
- [France’s Ynsect to refocus bug business after capital increase](https://assetdigest.com/frances-ynsect-to-refocus-bug-business-after-capital-increase.md): By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS (Reuters) – French insect-based ingredients maker Ynsect will refocus its strategy on high-margin markets like pet food, shut a..
- [Soccer-Jittery Arsenal losing their grip with summit in sight](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-jittery-arsenal-losing-their-grip-with-summit-in-sight.md): By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -Even when Arsenal were building a daunting lead at the top of the Premier League and excitement was building in north London ..
- [Biden to wrap up ‘homecoming’ tour with West of Ireland rally](https://assetdigest.com/biden-to-wrap-up-homecoming-tour-with-west-of-ireland-rally.md): By Aiden Nulty and Will Russell BALLINA, Ireland (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday was set to wrap up his nostalgic three-day tour to Ireland, th..
- [Oil gains after IEA sees demand rising to record high](https://assetdigest.com/oil-gains-after-iea-sees-demand-rising-to-record-high.md): By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Friday after the West’s energy watchdog said it expected global demand to rise to a record high this year o..
- [European shares set for weekly gain on U.S. inflation outlook](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-set-for-weekly-gain-on-u-s-inflation-outlook.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) -European shares rose in early trading on Friday, with the STOXX 600 up for a fifth session in a row, as expectations ros..
- [Exclusive-Nissan seeks tech tie-up without Renault as alliance nears end of road](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-nissan-seeks-tech-tie-up-without-renault-as-alliance-nears-end-of-road.md): By Norihiko Shirouzu and Maki Shiraki (Reuters) – Nissan is developing growth plans in areas such as software and electric vehicles (EVs) independent of Renau..
- [European shares rise as US inflation data signals end of rate-hike cycle](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-rise-as-us-inflation-data-signals-end-of-rate-hike-cycle.md): By Shubham Batra (Reuters) -European shares rose on Friday and were set for a fourth straight weekly gain, buoyed by hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve could s..
- [German economy expected to skirt recession – economy ministry report](https://assetdigest.com/german-economy-expected-to-skirt-recession-economy-ministry-report.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany is expected to narrowly escape recession and post modest growth in the first quarter of the year, according to an economy ministry rep..
- [Tesla expands discounts with price cuts in Europe, Singapore, Israel](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-expands-discounts-with-price-cuts-in-europe-singapore-israel.md): By Chen Lin and Victoria Waldersee SINGAPORE/BERLIN (Reuters) -Tesla Inc on Friday slashed prices for its electric vehicles in Europe, Israel and Singapore, exp..
- [London’s FTSE 100 edges higher, set for fourth weekly gain](https://assetdigest.com/londons-ftse-100-edges-higher-set-for-fourth-weekly-gain.md): By Shristi Achar A (Reuters) -Britain’s FTSE 100 inched up on Friday and was set for a fourth straight weekly gain, boosted by shares of pharmaceuticals and c..
- [Cash-loving Germans fret over exploding ATMs as cross-border crime wave hits](https://assetdigest.com/cash-loving-germans-fret-over-exploding-atms-as-cross-border-crime-wave-hits.md): By Tom Sims and Nette Noestlinger RATINGEN, Germany (Reuters) – In the German town of Ratingen, exploding cash machines are a hot-button topic. Two got blown ..
- [Factbox-What’s next for France’s pension reform?](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-whats-next-for-frances-pension-reform.md): (Reuters) – France’s Constitutional Council is due to deliver its verdict on Friday on a deeply unpopular bill which will delay retirement by two years to 6..
- [Analysis-No China, no deal: Bid to break sovereign debt logjams gets weary thumbs up](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-no-china-no-deal-bid-to-break-sovereign-debt-logjams-gets-weary-thumbs-up.md): By Libby George and Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The latest bid by the world’s leading institutions and creditors to speed up debt restructurings and get b..
- [Recruiter Hays boosted by record net fees, but cautious on outlook](https://assetdigest.com/recruiter-hays-boosted-by-record-net-fees-but-cautious-on-outlook.md): (Reuters) -Global recruitment company Hays said employers had reduced the number of new temporary hires but extended existing contracts, helping it to post reco..
- [Bootmaker Dr Martens warns on profit as finance chief walks](https://assetdigest.com/bootmaker-dr-martens-warns-on-profit-as-finance-chief-walks.md): By Prerna Bedi (Reuters) -Dr Martens issued its third profit warning in five months on Friday, as it struggled with higher-than-expected costs at a new Los Ange..
- [European privacy watchdog creates ChatGPT task force](https://assetdigest.com/european-privacy-watchdog-creates-chatgpt-task-force.md): By Toby Sterling BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The body that unites Europe’s national privacy watchdogs said on Thursday it had set up a task force on ChatGPT, a potent..
- [US Senate leader Schumer calls for AI rules as ChatGPT surges in popularity](https://assetdigest.com/us-senate-leader-schumer-calls-for-ai-rules-as-chatgpt-surges-in-popularity.md): By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday he had launched an effort to establish rules on artificial intellig..
- [Spain offers to pay companies testing a 4-day work week](https://assetdigest.com/spain-offers-to-pay-companies-testing-a-4-day-work-week.md): By Belén Carreño MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish companies with fewer than 250 workers have one month to apply for a pilot government scheme to reduce their work..
- [Analysis-LVMH’s caution points to Americans’ waning lust for luxury](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-lvmhs-caution-points-to-americans-waning-lust-for-luxury.md): By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) – Luxury shoppers in the United States are curtailing purchases of high-end fashion and leather goods, LVMH’s first-quarte..
- [Bank of England fines former TSB executive over 2018 IT failure](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-fines-former-tsb-executive-over-2018-it-failure.md): LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England said on Thursday it had fined TSB Bank’s former chief information officer Carlos Abarca 81,620 pounds ($102,115) for fai..
- [Stocks and gold cheer U.S. inflation picture, while dollar slides](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-and-gold-cheer-u-s-inflation-picture-while-dollar-slides.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -Global shares rose on Thursday, while the dollar held near two-month lows after U.S. inflation data suggested the Federal Res..
- [India opens new investigation into BBC in widening crackdown](https://assetdigest.com/india-opens-new-investigation-into-bbc-in-widening-crackdown.md): By Aftab Ahmed NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India’s financial crime-fighting agency has opened an investigation into alleged violations of foreign exchange rules by t..
- [Schneider and GreenYellow target smaller businesses with energy saving technology](https://assetdigest.com/schneider-and-greenyellow-target-smaller-businesses-with-energy-saving-technology.md): By America Hernandez PARIS (Reuters) – Schneider Electric and solar startup GreenYellow will target small- and medium-sized European companies hurting from hi..
- [Lack of electric vans opens door for Chinese, other EV makers](https://assetdigest.com/lack-of-electric-vans-opens-door-for-chinese-other-ev-makers.md): By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – Legacy automakers got off to a late start with their commercial electric vans, opening the door for other electric commercial..
- [Sovereign debtors, creditors agree on steps to jumpstart debt restructurings](https://assetdigest.com/sovereign-debtors-creditors-agree-on-steps-to-jumpstart-debt-restructurings.md): By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Global creditors, debtor nations and international financial institutions on Wednesday agreed ways to jumpstart and st..
- [BoE’s Bailey says bank reforms worked but questions about liquidity buffers](https://assetdigest.com/boes-bailey-says-bank-reforms-worked-but-questions-about-liquidity-buffers.md): By Huw Jones (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said bank reforms enacted after the global financial crisis of 2007-09 worked during the recent b..
- [G7 finance leaders pledge financial stability, supply chain diversity](https://assetdigest.com/g7-finance-leaders-pledge-financial-stability-supply-chain-diversity.md): By Christian Kraemer and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Group of Seven (G7) finance leaders pledged on Wednesday to take action to maintain the stability of..
- [UK housing market weakness continues, improvement on the horizon – RICS](https://assetdigest.com/uk-housing-market-weakness-continues-improvement-on-the-horizon-rics.md): By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s housing market continued to feel the pinch of higher borrowing costs in March, but property surveyors expect s..
- [Dollar drops as inflation cools more than expected](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-drops-as-inflation-cools-more-than-expected.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar fell on Wednesday after data showed U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in March, raising expectati..
- [](https://assetdigest.com/14437-2.md): By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Wednesday as cooling U.S. inflation data spurred hopes that the Federal Reserve is getting closer to ..
- [Germany’s Merck to invest 300 million euros in US gas plant](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-merck-to-invest-300-million-euros-in-us-gas-plant.md): (Reuters) -Germany’s Merck on Wednesday said it will invest about 300 million euros ($328 million) to develop an integrated specialty gas plant in Hometown, P..
- [Inflation trumps financial risks as central bank tightening set to continue](https://assetdigest.com/inflation-trumps-financial-risks-as-central-bank-tightening-set-to-continue.md): By Howard Schneider, William Schomberg and Balazs Koranyi WASHINGTON/LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Despite broad warnings about the economic risks posed by rec..
- [UK recruiters slow pace of pay growth in March, REC survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/uk-recruiters-slow-pace-of-pay-growth-in-march-rec-survey-shows.md): By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s labour market showed signs of a slowing in the sharp pace of pay growth in March and a shortage of candidates ..
- [Norway wealth fund employee sues for workplace gender discrimination](https://assetdigest.com/norway-wealth-fund-employee-sues-for-workplace-gender-discrimination.md): By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -A court in Oslo on Wednesday began hearing a gender discrimination case brought by an employee at Norway’s $1.4 trillion sov..
- [Mercedes posts rise in Q1 sales boosted by EVs, premium cars](https://assetdigest.com/mercedes-posts-rise-in-q1-sales-boosted-by-evs-premium-cars.md): (Reuters) -Mercedes-Benz Group sales rose moderately in the first quarter of the year, boosted by electric vehicles (EV) and premium cars, the German carmaker s..
- [Pizza firm DP Eurasia delivers profit rise, evaluating Russian business](https://assetdigest.com/pizza-firm-dp-eurasia-delivers-profit-rise-evaluating-russian-business.md): (Reuters) -DP Eurasia, which runs the Domino’s Pizza brand in Turkey and Russia, on Wednesday said it was still weighing options for its Russian business afte..
- [Truck maker Volvo posts record Q1 as sales, margins beat forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/truck-maker-volvo-posts-record-q1-as-sales-margins-beat-forecasts.md): By Terje Solsvik OSLO (Reuters) – AB Volvo reported record first-quarter profit, a preliminary filing showed, as the truck maker boosted its revenue and margi..
- [China records world’s first human death from H3N8 bird flu -WHO](https://assetdigest.com/china-records-worlds-first-human-death-from-h3n8-bird-flu-who.md): BEIJING (Reuters) – A Chinese woman has become the first person to die from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans, the World Health Organisation (WHO) sai..
- [Oil rises about 2% with U.S. and China inflation in focus](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-about-2-with-u-s-and-china-inflation-in-focus.md): By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices rose about 2% on Tuesday on hopes that the Federal Reserve might ease up on its policy tightening after a k..
- [UK economy set for smaller hit in 2023 than previously feared – IMF](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economy-set-for-smaller-hit-in-2023-than-previously-feared-imf.md): (Reuters) -Britain now looks set for a shallower economic hit this year than previously thought but remains on course to suffer the sharpest contraction among t..
- [Dollar dips ahead of inflation data later this week](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-dips-ahead-of-inflation-data-later-this-week.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar fell on Tuesday as investors waited on inflation data for further signs of whether price pressures are ebbin..
- [Britain sets 5G goal, says no ‘magic number’ of operators](https://assetdigest.com/britain-sets-5g-goal-says-no-magic-number-of-operators.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain set an ambition to deliver next-generation 5G mobile coverage to populated areas by 2030 and said there was “no magic number” o..
- [World stocks cling to upbeat mood, dollar stalls](https://assetdigest.com/world-stocks-cling-to-upbeat-mood-dollar-stalls.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) -World stocks rallied on Tuesday as traders held onto hope that interest rates will soon peak and fall later this year, eve..
- [Explainer-Why European money market funds inflows are lagging behind the U.S. torrent?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-why-european-money-market-funds-inflows-are-lagging-behind-the-u-s-torrent.md): By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) – Investors poured $367 billion into U.S. money market funds in March, according to data provider EPFR, as the collapse of..
- [Cryptoverse: Ethereum upgrade to unlock $33 billion](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-ethereum-upgrade-to-unlock-33-billion.md): By Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal (Reuters) – Investors are finally set to gain access to more than $33 billion of ether this week under a planned rev..
- [Hong Kong finance official to make first visit to Britain in three years](https://assetdigest.com/hong-kong-finance-official-to-make-first-visit-to-britain-in-three-years.md): HONG KONG (Reuters) – A top financial official from Hong Kong is set to visit Britain in April in the first ministerial-level visit by an official of the Chin..
- [British doctors’ strikes risk patient safety, minister says](https://assetdigest.com/british-doctors-strikes-risk-patient-safety-minister-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s health minister warned patients’ safety is at risk as junior doctors began four days of strikes on Tuesday that are likely to..
- [US House committee chair ‘concerned’ by Tesla deals in China](https://assetdigest.com/us-house-committee-chair-concerned-by-tesla-deals-in-china.md): By Michael Martina and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The leader of a U.S. congressional committee on China said on Monday he was concerned about el..
- [Asset Data: The Best Sales Resource You Never Knew You Had](https://assetdigest.com/asset-data-the-best-sales-resource-you-never-knew-you-had.md): By Sumair Dutta, Vice President Product Marketing for ServiceMax Predictive analytics is increasingly the bedrock of modern field service but offers so much mor..
- [Wall Street slips, dollar gains as Fed seen hiking rates in May](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-slips-dollar-gains-as-fed-seen-hiking-rates-in-may.md): By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stock indexes fell and the dollar rose on Monday after strong jobs data last week suggested the Federal Reserve will..
- [Bank of Canada seen on hold even as economy accelerates](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-canada-seen-on-hold-even-as-economy-accelerates.md): By Fergal Smith TORONTO (Reuters) -The Bank of Canada is expected to take in stride surprising recent economic strength and leave interest rates unchanged at it..
- [Intel leak has U.S. officials bracing for impact at home and abroad](https://assetdigest.com/intel-leak-has-u-s-officials-bracing-for-impact-at-home-and-abroad.md): By Idrees Ali and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON(Reuters) – The U.S. national security community is grappling with fallout from the release of dozens of secret do..
- [India’s Tata Motors jumps to a 7-month high on strong Q4 JLR sales](https://assetdigest.com/indias-tata-motors-jumps-to-a-7-month-high-on-strong-q4-jlr-sales.md): BENGALURU (Reuters) – Shares of Indian automaker Tata Motors Ltd rose as much as 8.15% to a seven-month high on Monday after its luxury car unit Jaguar Land R..
- [Nursing and the healthcare population](https://assetdigest.com/nursing-and-the-healthcare-population.md): With the healthcare landscape changing quite rapidly, there is a need for change in the functioning of various healthcare systems. People live longer, with most..
- [Yen sinks as rates outlook diverges; NZ dollar tumbles](https://assetdigest.com/yen-sinks-as-rates-outlook-diverges-nz-dollar-tumbles.md): By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The yen sank against major peers on Monday after U.S. payrolls data bolstered the case for further Federal Reserve rate hi..
- [Soccer-England’s Houghton will keep ‘knocking the door’ for the World Cup](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-englands-houghton-will-keep-knocking-the-door-for-the-world-cup.md): (Reuters) – Former England captain Steph Houghton has said it has been tough to deal with her omission from the national team as she aims to reach this year..
- [Factbox-From holy oil to sceptres and a spoon: King Charles’ coronation ceremony](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-from-holy-oil-to-sceptres-and-a-spoon-king-charles-coronation-ceremony.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The ceremony for King Charles’s coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6 will involve historic regalia ranging from sceptres an..
- [London’s FTSE 100 climbs ahead of Easter break](https://assetdigest.com/londons-ftse-100-climbs-ahead-of-easter-break.md): By Sruthi Shankar and Shristi Achar A (Reuters) -UK’s blue-chip index rose on Thursday, gaining for a third consecutive week, as a rally in commodity stocks a..
- [IMF’s Georgieva sees global growth below 3% in 2023, robust recovery ‘elusive’](https://assetdigest.com/imfs-georgieva-sees-global-growth-below-3-in-2023-robust-recovery-elusive.md): By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund expects global economic growth to dip below 3% in 2023 and to remain at around 3% for the..
- [Jaguar Land Rover posts Q4 free cash flow about $1 billion](https://assetdigest.com/jaguar-land-rover-posts-q4-free-cash-flow-about-1-billion.md): (Reuters) -Jaguar Land Rover expects free cash flow of over 800 million pounds (about $1 billion) for the fourth quarter, boosted by a 24% rise in wholesale vol..
- [Sterling hovers just below 10-month high, with focus on U.S. job numbers](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-hovers-just-below-10-month-high-with-focus-on-u-s-job-numbers.md): By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) – The pound hovered just below its highest level in 10 months on Thursday as investor focus turned to Friday’s U.S. jobs..
- [Ford aims a new electric van at European cities – and startups](https://assetdigest.com/ford-aims-a-new-electric-van-at-european-cities-and-startups.md): By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co unveiled a new electric Courier van aimed at winning business customers in Europe, and boxing out electric v..
- [Avolon CEO says Q1 business boosted by China reopening](https://assetdigest.com/avolon-ceo-says-q1-business-boosted-by-china-reopening.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – Aircraft leasing company Avolon on Thursday said the reopening of China after it eased strict COVID-19 rules has boosted levels of leasing ..
- [German industrial output rises more than expected in February](https://assetdigest.com/german-industrial-output-rises-more-than-expected-in-february.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -German industrial production rose significantly more than expected in February due in part to vehicle manufacturing, increasing 2.0% on the pr..
- [Wall St ends lower, Treasury yields slide as data fuels recession jitters](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-ends-lower-treasury-yields-slide-as-data-fuels-recession-jitters.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks lost ground on Wednesday and Treasury yields extended their decline as a batch of data fueled worries that re..
- [Stellantis unveils Ram EV pickup, to debut late in 2024, at New York auto show](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-unveils-ram-ev-pickup-to-debut-late-in-2024-at-new-york-auto-show.md): By David Shepardson NEW YORK (Reuters) -Chrysler parent Stellantis NV on Wednesday unveiled its new electric Ram pickup truck, which is poised to debut on the m..
- [Analysis-Global climate coalitions need safer harbour from antitrust turbulence](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-global-climate-coalitions-need-safer-harbour-from-antitrust-turbulence.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Global companies that form alliances to help them to tackle climate change need clear “safe harbour” guidelines from governments to allay ..
- [In listening mode, new Bayer CEO keeps ‘open mind’ on company split](https://assetdigest.com/in-listening-mode-new-bayer-ceo-keeps-open-mind-on-company-split.md): By Tom Käckenhoff, Patricia Weiss and Matthias Williams LEVERKUSEN, Germany (Reuters) – Incoming Bayer chief executive Bill Anderson says he is keeping an op..
- [UK plans streamlined post-Brexit border checks](https://assetdigest.com/uk-plans-streamlined-post-brexit-border-checks.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has set out plans to simplify and speed up post-Brexit border checks after repeated delays that the government previously blamed on..
- [WTO sees “subpar” 2023 trade growth with multiple risks](https://assetdigest.com/wto-sees-subpar-2023-trade-growth-with-multiple-risks.md): GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Trade Organization raised its forecast for global trade growth this year, but still predicted a slowdown and warned of risks from..
- [Stocks falter as economic worries nag, NZ delivers big rate hike](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-falter-as-economic-worries-nag-nz-delivers-big-rate-hike.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) -World stocks stumbled on Wednesday as signs that the economic outlook is weakening spurred some caution, while the dollar ..
- [Cryptoverse: Bitcoin traders like their options](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-bitcoin-traders-like-their-options.md): By Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal (Reuters) – Even as bitcoin flies high, investors are keeping their options open, judging by a record race to deriva..
- [In the ‘Garden of England’, loss-making orchards are cut down](https://assetdigest.com/in-the-garden-of-england-loss-making-orchards-are-cut-down.md): By Sarah Young LINTON, England (Reuters) – The stumps of dozens of apple trees lie discarded along the side of a field. The fruit that helped give the “Gard..
- [Deutsche Telekom reaches majority stake in T-Mobile U.S. – CEO](https://assetdigest.com/deutsche-telekom-reaches-majority-stake-in-t-mobile-u-s-ceo.md): (Reuters) – Deutsche Telekom now holds a majority in T-Mobile U.S., the chief executive of the German telecoms company said on Wednesday. The company reached ..
- [Italy probes Meta over abuse of position in music rights case](https://assetdigest.com/italy-probes-meta-over-abuse-of-position-in-music-rights-case.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s antitrust authority said on Wednesday it would investigate Meta Platform over the possible abuse of its position in talks over the..
- [Ladbrokes owner Entain buys sports media business 365scores](https://assetdigest.com/ladbrokes-owner-entain-buys-sports-media-business-365scores.md): (Reuters) -British gambling group Entain Plc said on Wednesday it acquired sports media business 365scores for up to $160 million to improve its interactive con..
- [ICRC to cut some 1,500 jobs as humanitarian budgets seen sliding](https://assetdigest.com/icrc-to-cut-some-1500-jobs-as-humanitarian-budgets-seen-sliding.md): GENEVA (Reuters) – The International Committee of the Red Cross said it would cut some 1,5000 jobs and roll back operations in some locations as budgets for h..
- [UK investors add $1.2 billion to equity funds in March – Calastone](https://assetdigest.com/uk-investors-add-1-2-billion-to-equity-funds-in-march-calastone.md): LONDON (Reuters) – UK investors shrugged off fears about the banking sector in March and put 960 million pounds ($1.2 billion) overall into equity funds, in a..
- [German industrial orders rise more than expected in February](https://assetdigest.com/german-industrial-orders-rise-more-than-expected-in-february.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -German industrial orders rose more than expected in February driven by strong growth in the vehicle construction sector. Orders increased by 4..
- [UK new car sales rise 17% in March; best ever month for EVs](https://assetdigest.com/uk-new-car-sales-rise-17-in-march-best-ever-month-for-evs.md): (Reuters) – New car registrations in the United Kingdom rose for the eighth consecutive month in March, recording a more than 17% rise from a year earlier, ac..
- [Biden tells Britain’s King Charles the first lady will attend coronation](https://assetdigest.com/biden-tells-britains-king-charles-the-first-lady-will-attend-coronation.md): WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden told Britain’s King Charles in a phone call on Tuesday that first lady Jill Biden will attend the king’s c..
- [Stocks, yields fall; data suggests U.S. economy cooling](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-yields-fall-data-suggests-u-s-economy-cooling.md): By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) – World stock indexes declined on Tuesday, with all three major U.S. stock indexes ending lower, while the U.S. do..
- [Tesla to warn of data privacy risk from car security cameras in Germany](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-to-warn-of-data-privacy-risk-from-car-security-cameras-in-germany.md): By Victoria Waldersee BERLIN (Reuters) – Tesla will warn that its ‘sentry mode’, which records a car’s surroundings, risks infringing data privacy laws ..
- [Bank of England still needs to ‘see the job through’ on inflation: Pill](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-still-needs-to-see-the-job-through-on-inflation-pill.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s central bank still cannot be sure that it has raised interest rates enough to tame inflation, although significa..
- [Pound hits 10-month peak, euro up as dollar under pressure](https://assetdigest.com/pound-hits-10-month-peak-euro-up-as-dollar-under-pressure.md): By Alun John LONDON (Reuters) – The British pound rose to a new 10-month high against the dollar on Tuesday, and the euro reached its highest in two months, a..
- [Italy’s Golden Goose to spread its wings beyond sneakers](https://assetdigest.com/italys-golden-goose-to-spread-its-wings-beyond-sneakers.md): By Elisa Anzolin MILAN (Reuters) – Italian luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose reported a 30% rise in revenues last year and sees scope for further growth by ex..
- [Rathbones snaps up Investec’s UK wealth arm in all-share deal](https://assetdigest.com/rathbones-snaps-up-investecs-uk-wealth-arm-in-all-share-deal.md): By Simon Jessop, Iain Withers and Andres Gonzalez LONDON (Reuters) -British asset manager Rathbones said on Tuesday it had agreed to acquire the UK wealth busin..
- [Euro zone consumers more optimistic on inflation, ECB survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-consumers-more-optimistic-on-inflation-ecb-survey-shows.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone consumers cut their inflation expectations in February and also took a more optimistic view on growth and unemployment, a fres..
- [Over half of Britons say loyalty cards encourage them to buy a product – NIQ](https://assetdigest.com/over-half-of-britons-say-loyalty-cards-encourage-them-to-buy-a-product-niq.md): LONDON (Reuters) – More than half of Britons felt encouraged to buy products because of discounts offered through store loyalty cards, a survey from market re..
- [Shares rise, but concern mounts over inflation flare-up](https://assetdigest.com/shares-rise-but-concern-mounts-over-inflation-flare-up.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -Global stocks rose in cautious trade on Tuesday as investors grappled with the possibility of a flare-up in inflation due to ..
- [UAE plans long-term economic ties with Israel despite political strains](https://assetdigest.com/uae-plans-long-term-economic-ties-with-israel-despite-political-strains.md): By Rachna Uppal and Lisa Barrington DUBAI (Reuters) -The United Arab Emirates’ commitment to a long-term strategic relationship with Israel should survive pol..
- [L’Oreal buys luxury brand Aesop with eye on China](https://assetdigest.com/loreal-buys-luxury-brand-aesop-with-eye-on-china.md): By Scott Murdoch and Mimosa Spencer SAO PAULO/PARIS (Reuters) -France’s L’Oreal has agreed to buy Australian luxury brand Aesop from Natura & Co for an ente..
- [Dutch online bank Bunq applies for U.S. banking licence](https://assetdigest.com/dutch-online-bank-bunq-applies-for-u-s-banking-licence.md): By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Bunq BV, a prominent European online banking start-up, formally filed for a banking licence with U.S. regulators on Tue..
- [Copper miner Teck Resources rejects Glencore’s $22.5 billion offer](https://assetdigest.com/copper-miner-teck-resources-rejects-glencores-22-5-billion-offer.md): By Clara Denina and Pratima Desai LONDON (Reuters) -putting down for author to review and revise -dg Copper and zinc miner Teck Resources on Monday rejected an ..
- [Dollar skids after soft U.S. economic data; impact of OPEC+ cuts fades](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-skids-after-soft-u-s-economic-data-impact-of-opec-cuts-fades.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar stumbled on Monday, surrendering earlier gains following unexpected oil output cuts from OPEC+, as..
- [Finland will join NATO on Tuesday – Stoltenberg](https://assetdigest.com/finland-will-join-nato-on-tuesday-stoltenberg.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Finland will join NATO on Tuesday, a step that will make Finland safer and the alliance stronger, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Mon..
- [Explainer-Oil price surge changes ECB narrative only at the margins](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-oil-price-surge-changes-ecb-narrative-only-at-the-margins.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – An oil production target cut announced by some of the world’s top exporters is bad news for the European Central Bank as it tries to b..
- [Finnish centre-right eyes coalition talks as defeated Marin considers future](https://assetdigest.com/finnish-centre-right-eyes-coalition-talks-as-defeated-marin-considers-future.md): By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI (Reuters) – Outgoing Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin was left to consider her future after she conceded defeat in a tight parliam..
- [HSBC board recommends shareholders vote against spin-off resolution](https://assetdigest.com/hsbc-board-recommends-shareholders-vote-against-spin-off-resolution.md): HONG KONG (Reuters) – HSBC Holdings Plc’s board is unanimous in recommending that shareholders vote against proposals to restructure the bank and pay fixed ..
- [German regulator hands EY 2-year audit ban over Wirecard scandal – Handelsblatt](https://assetdigest.com/german-regulator-hands-ey-2-year-audit-ban-over-wirecard-scandal-handelsblatt.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German accounting watchdog APAS has banned EY from taking on new audits for companies of public interest for two years and handed the firm ..
- [Mitsubishi UFJ to postpone AT1 bond issuance in Credit Suisse fallout](https://assetdigest.com/mitsubishi-ufj-to-postpone-at1-bond-issuance-in-credit-suisse-fallout.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc <8306.T> has postponed the issuance of Additional Tier-1 (AT1) debt, a spokesperson said on Monday, makin..
- [Global factory activity weakens as demand falters](https://assetdigest.com/global-factory-activity-weakens-as-demand-falters.md): By Jonathan Cable and Leika Kihara LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) – Global factory activity weakened in March as consumers feeling the pinch from rising living costs ..
- [&#8216;Extraordinary rollercoaster&#8217;, Good Friday talks remembered 25 years on](https://assetdigest.com/extraordinary-rollercoaster-good-friday-talks-remembered-25-years-on.md): By Padraic Halpin and Amanda Ferguson BELFAST (Reuters) – On April 7, 1998, the head of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party drafted a letter to the Br..
- [Tesla posts record quarterly deliveries after price cuts, up 4% from Q4](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-posts-record-quarterly-deliveries-after-price-cuts-up-4-from-q4.md): By Akash Sriram and Hyunjoo Jin (Reuters) – Tesla Inc on Sunday posted record quarterly vehicle deliveries, but quarter-on-quarter sales growth was modest des..
- [Endeavor nears deal to buy Vince McMahon&#8217;s WWE -sources](https://assetdigest.com/endeavor-nears-deal-to-buy-vince-mcmahons-wwe-sources.md): By Milana Vinn, Anirban Sen and Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) – Endeavor Group Holdings Inc, the parent of the popular UFC mixed martial arts franchise, is in ad..
- [Parisians vote to ban e-scooters from French capital](https://assetdigest.com/parisians-vote-to-ban-e-scooters-from-french-capital.md): PARIS (Reuters) – An overwhelming majority of Parisians voted to ban electric scooters from the streets of the French capital on Sunday, in a non-binding refe..
- [BMW bets on design and recycling, not mining, to lower battery costs](https://assetdigest.com/bmw-bets-on-design-and-recycling-not-mining-to-lower-battery-costs.md): By Victoria Waldersee and Christina Amann BERLIN (Reuters) -BMW is betting on efficient design and recycling to bring down battery costs and is steering clear o..
- [InPost sees better margin in Poland, plans no job cuts this year](https://assetdigest.com/inpost-sees-better-margin-in-poland-plans-no-job-cuts-this-year.md): By Olivier Sorgho GDANSK (Reuters) -Parcel locker firm InPost forecast on Friday margin improvement in its key Poland market and ruled out job cuts and more pri..
- [ABB to launch $1 billion share buyback on April 3](https://assetdigest.com/abb-to-launch-1-billion-share-buyback-on-april-3.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – ABB will launch its new $1 billion share buyback on April 3, the Swiss engineering company said on Friday, with the intention to buy up to ..
- [Apollo assures investors deposit flight won&#8217;t spill over to Athene](https://assetdigest.com/apollo-assures-investors-deposit-flight-wont-spill-over-to-athene.md): By Chibuike Oguh (Reuters) – Apollo Global Management Inc has been telling investors and analysts in the last few days that its reinsurance business Athene do..
- [Nestle closes French Buitoni factory hit by E.coli outbreak](https://assetdigest.com/nestle-closes-french-buitoni-factory-hit-by-e-coli-outbreak.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Swiss packaged-food giant Nestle is closing a frozen-pizza factory in northern France that saw sales fall sharply after an E. coli outbreak ..
- [Philips expects to reach recall settlements this year](https://assetdigest.com/philips-expects-to-reach-recall-settlements-this-year.md): AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Dutch health technology company Philips expects to reach settlements this year relating to its global recall of respiratory devices, CEO..
- [Iveco to transfer Nordic retail and commercial operations to Hedin](https://assetdigest.com/iveco-to-transfer-nordic-retail-and-commercial-operations-to-hedin.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Italian truck and bus maker Iveco Group said on Thursday it had struck a preliminary deal with Sweden’s Hedin Mobility Group to transfer i..
- [Petrofac, Hitachi Energy receive $14 billion agreement from TenneT](https://assetdigest.com/petrofac-hitachi-energy-receive-14-billion-agreement-from-tennet.md): (Reuters) – Petrofac Ltd said on Thursday it was awarded a 13 billion euro ($14.09 billion) framework agreement with Hitachi Energy by Dutch-German electricit..
- [Analysis-Rate rises pile pain on SME firms in U.S. and Europe](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-rate-rises-pile-pain-on-sme-firms-in-u-s-and-europe.md): By Chiara Elisei LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. and European small and medium-sized (SME) firms may be next to feel the pain of rapid interest rate rises, with analy..
- [Polish e-commerce firm Allegro eyes higher Q1 profit](https://assetdigest.com/polish-e-commerce-firm-allegro-eyes-higher-q1-profit.md): By Anna Pruchnicka (Reuters) -Poland’s biggest e-commerce platform Allegro said on Thursday it expects core earnings to rise in the first quarter, as it focus..
- [New York catches up with London to head City&#8217;s global centres survey](https://assetdigest.com/new-york-catches-up-with-london-to-head-citys-global-centres-survey.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – London is no longer the clear leader among global financial centres after New York rose from second place to level peg with th..
- [Soccer-Arsenal reach Women&#8217;s Champions League semis for first time since 2013](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-arsenal-reach-womens-champions-league-semis-for-first-time-since-2013.md): (Reuters) – Arsenal reached the Women’s Champions League semi-finals for the first time in 10 years after beating Bayern Munich 2-0 in their last-eight seco..
- [Ericsson&#8217;s board rebuked by shareholders at AGM for second year in a row](https://assetdigest.com/ericssons-board-rebuked-by-shareholders-at-agm-for-second-year-in-a-row.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Ericsson shareholders voted against discharging the CEO and most of the board members of liability for the tech company’s actions duri..
- [BoE&#8217;s Mann: Falling headline inflation, high core, make policy difficult](https://assetdigest.com/boes-mann-falling-headline-inflation-high-core-make-policy-difficult.md): WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Falling energy prices will lower headline inflation towards the Bank of England’s 2% target, but persistent underlying inflation will..
- [Elon Musk and others urge AI pause, citing &#8216;risks to society&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-and-others-urge-ai-pause-citing-risks-to-society.md): By Jyoti Narayan, Krystal Hu, Martin Coulter and Supantha Mukherjee (Reuters) -Elon Musk and a group of artificial intelligence experts and industry executives ..
- [What&#8217;s better than OpenAI? Developers shop for alternatives](https://assetdigest.com/whats-better-than-openai-developers-shop-for-alternatives.md): By Krystal Hu NEW YORK (Reuters) – Microsoft-backed OpenAI is no longer the only game in town for software developers looking to capitalize on an expected ..
- [Intercos fund shareholders L Catterton, OTPP sell 6% stake at 7% discount](https://assetdigest.com/intercos-fund-shareholders-l-catterton-otpp-sell-6-stake-at-7-discount.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Private equity fund L Catterton and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) said they had completed the sale of an around 5.7% stake in ..
- [Factbox-Five facts about returning UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-five-facts-about-returning-ubs-ceo-sergio-ermotti.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Sergio Ermotti has been rehired as the CEO of Swiss banking giant UBS to steer its massive takeover of rival Credit Suisse. Here are five f..
- [Wizz Air loses fight against $67 million in state aid for Romanian rival](https://assetdigest.com/wizz-air-loses-fight-against-67-million-in-state-aid-for-romanian-rival.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European budget carrier Wizz Air on Wednesday lost its fight against 62 million euros ($67.2 million) in state aid grante..
- [Britain&#8217;s Next sees lower clothing inflation, shares dip on cautious outlook](https://assetdigest.com/britains-next-sees-lower-clothing-inflation-shares-dip-on-cautious-outlook.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -British fashion retailer Next reported a better-than-expected 5.7% rise in annual profit on Wednesday and said it would not nee..
- [Banking turmoil means recession fears are creeping back](https://assetdigest.com/banking-turmoil-means-recession-fears-are-creeping-back.md): (Reuters) – The failures of U.S. lenders Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, followed by Credit Suisse’s rescue, and the ensuing turmoil in world ..
- [Asian stocks rally as bank jitters calm, Alibaba lifts mood](https://assetdigest.com/asian-stocks-rally-as-bank-jitters-calm-alibaba-lifts-mood.md): By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian shares surged on Wednesday as easing concerns over the banking sector revived risk appetite, while Alibaba’s p..
- [Ride-hailing app Cabify raises $110 million for expansion in LatAm, Spain](https://assetdigest.com/ride-hailing-app-cabify-raises-110-million-for-expansion-in-latam-spain.md): BOGOTA (Reuters) – Spanish ride-hailing app Cabify has raised $110 million in financing aimed at accelerating its growth in Latin America and Spain, the compa..
- [UK broadcasters to stay prominent on smart TVs and speakers](https://assetdigest.com/uk-broadcasters-to-stay-prominent-on-smart-tvs-and-speakers.md): LONDON (Reuters) – On-demand services from Britain’s BBC, ITV and other public service broadcasters must remain easy to find on smart TVs and set-top boxes,..
- [Explainer-What are credit default swaps and why are they causing trouble for Europe&#8217;s banks?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-what-are-credit-default-swaps-and-why-are-they-causing-trouble-for-europes-banks.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – Turbulence in Europe’s banks following the implosion of 167-year-old Credit Suisse and runs on regional banks in the U.S..
- [EU approves law to end sales of new CO2-emitting cars by 2035](https://assetdigest.com/eu-approves-law-to-end-sales-of-new-co2-emitting-cars-by-2035.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union countries’ energy ministers gave final approval on Tuesday to a law ending sales of new CO2-emitting cars in the EU in 2..
- [Home battery sales in Germany may surge 59% this year -study](https://assetdigest.com/home-battery-sales-in-germany-may-surge-59-this-year-study.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German sales of batteries to store solar energy at home may jump 59% this year as more residents seek a cheaper, renewable and more reli..
- [UK&#8217;s Bellway to buy back shares, hike social housing output](https://assetdigest.com/uks-bellway-to-buy-back-shares-hike-social-housing-output.md): By Aby Jose Koilparambil (Reuters) -UK’s Bellway will build a bigger share of homes in its social housing programme this fiscal year, its chief said on Tuesda..
- [Stocks rise after bank sale fuels investor risk appetite](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-rise-after-bank-sale-fuels-investor-risk-appetite.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -Global stocks rose and the dollar eased on Tuesday, after a deal backed by the U.S. regulator for First Citizens BancShares t..
- [Euro 7 emissions proposals, the sequel Europe&#8217;s carmakers don&#8217;t want to see](https://assetdigest.com/euro-7-emissions-proposals-the-sequel-europes-carmakers-dont-want-to-see.md): By Christina Amann and Marie Mannes BERLIN/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – European carmakers are fighting back against proposed emission regulations they argue are too..
- [Nvidia shows new research on using AI to improve chip designs](https://assetdigest.com/nvidia-shows-new-research-on-using-ai-to-improve-chip-designs.md): By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Nvidia Corp, the world’s leading designer of computer chips used in creating artificial intelligence, on Monday showed new res..
- [OneWeb-Eutelsat set for secondary London listing &#8211; The Times](https://assetdigest.com/oneweb-eutelsat-set-for-secondary-london-listing-the-times.md): (Reuters) – A combined company of London’s OneWeb and French satellite firm Eutelsat Communications SA is set to list on the London Stock Exchange this year..
- [Amazon loses bid to throw out case by UK drivers seeking worker rights](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-loses-bid-to-throw-out-case-by-uk-drivers-seeking-worker-rights.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Amazon.com Inc has lost a bid to throw out three sample lawsuits brought by British delivery drivers seeking employment rights including the m..
- [ExtraHop expands CrowdStrike partnership with CrowdStrike Falcon® LogScale Integration](https://assetdigest.com/extrahop-expands-crowdstrike-partnership-with-crowdstrike-falcon-logscale-integration.md): New integration gives security teams valuable insights to improve threat detection and response ExtraHop, the leader in cloud-native network detection and re..
- [EU seeks clarification on Italy post-COVID plan, freezes 19 billion euros](https://assetdigest.com/eu-seeks-clarification-on-italy-post-covid-plan-freezes-19-billion-euros.md): By Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) – The European Commission has frozen an overdue 19-billion-euro ($20.50 billion) tranche of post-pandemic fun..
- [BoE&#8217;s Bailey says rate-setters can put inflation before bank worries](https://assetdigest.com/boes-bailey-says-rate-setters-can-put-inflation-before-bank-worries.md): By William Schomberg and Andy Bruce LONDON/MANCHESTER (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey signalled on Monday that interest rate-setters would foc..
- [In renewed push, Spain to tender EU funds for EVs, batteries in July](https://assetdigest.com/in-renewed-push-spain-to-tender-eu-funds-for-evs-batteries-in-july.md): By Joan Faus BARCELONA (Reuters) – Spain plans to launch two tenders simultaneously around July to pick the recipients of 2 billion euros ($2.16 billion) of E..
- [UK oil, gas firms to leave year&#8217;s worth of output in ground with tax hikes-report](https://assetdigest.com/uk-oil-gas-firms-to-leave-years-worth-of-output-in-ground-with-tax-hikes-report.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Windfall taxes mean oil and gas producers in the British North Sea will likely leave 500 million barrels of oil equivalent in the ground ov..
- [UK retailers turn positive on sales hopes after bleak winter](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retailers-turn-positive-on-sales-hopes-after-bleak-winter.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British retailers reported their first positive sales expectations in seven months, according to a survey published by the Confederation of..
- [Li-Cycle to build French battery processing facility](https://assetdigest.com/li-cycle-to-build-french-battery-processing-facility.md): By Ernest Scheyder (Reuters) – Li-Cycle Holdings Corp said on Monday it will build a French facility to break down batteries from forklift manufacturer The Ki..
- [Hungary&#8217;s booming wedding market doused by soaring inflation](https://assetdigest.com/hungarys-booming-wedding-market-doused-by-soaring-inflation.md): By Gergely Szakacs and Krisztina Fenyo BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Soaring inflation is taking the steam out of Hungary’s wedding market, supercharged in recent ye..
- [Credit Agricole launches China M&#038;A and investment banking business](https://assetdigest.com/credit-agricole-launches-china-ma-and-investment-banking-business.md): HONG KONG (Reuters) – Credit Agricole, France’s second-biggest listed bank, has become the latest foreign lender to boost its China investment banking opera..
- [U.S. mid-tier lenders shares rise in Frankfurt after SVB deal](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-mid-tier-lenders-shares-rise-in-frankfurt-after-svb-deal.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The Frankfurt-listed shares of several mid-tier U.S. lenders rose sharply on Monday, after a buyer emerged for large chunks of embattled Si..
- [UK&#8217;s competition watchdog to examine EDF buying GE&#8217;s nuclear turbine unit](https://assetdigest.com/uks-competition-watchdog-to-examine-edf-buying-ges-nuclear-turbine-unit.md): (Reuters) – UK’s anti-trust regulator said on Monday it was looking into whether FDF’s proposed acquisition of General Electric Co’s France-based nuclea..
- [In inflation-hit Germany, massive strike over pay to cripple transport](https://assetdigest.com/in-inflation-hit-germany-massive-strike-over-pay-to-cripple-transport.md): By Klaus Lauer and Tom Sims BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – A massive strike in Germany was set to begin early Monday, crippling mass transport and airports in o..
- [Marketmind: Banks are leaking money](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-banks-are-leaking-money.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole It’s been a quiet Monday so far with Asian share markets mixed but U.S. and European st..
- [Oil markets steady as investors weigh banking crisis, Russia](https://assetdigest.com/oil-markets-steady-as-investors-weigh-banking-crisis-russia.md): By Mohi Narayan and Florence Tan (Reuters) -Oil prices stabilised in Asian trade on Monday as investors sought cues from broader financial markets, while commen..
- [How the 2023 banking crisis unfolded](https://assetdigest.com/how-the-2023-banking-crisis-unfolded.md): (Reuters) – Global banks are staring at the biggest crisis since 2008 after two U.S. lenders collapsed, Switzerland’s Credit Suisse sought a government life..
- [Dollar outshines euro, sterling amid European bank jitters](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-outshines-euro-sterling-amid-european-bank-jitters.md): By Hannah Lang WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The euro and sterling fell sharply against a strengthening dollar on Friday amid lingering nervousness over banks. Banki..
- [Amazon, other retailers revamp &#8216;free&#8217; shipping as costs soar](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-other-retailers-revamp-free-shipping-as-costs-soar.md): By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – There is no such thing as free shipping. Even so, Amazon.com Inc and other online retailers who use so-called free d..
- [S&#038;P Global fined 1.1 million euros for premature credit rating publications](https://assetdigest.com/sp-global-fined-1-1-million-euros-for-premature-credit-rating-publications.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The European Union’s securities watchdog has fined S&P Global Ratings 1.1 million euros ($1.19 million) for publishing a numbe..
- [UK&#8217;s J D Wetherspoon returns to profit as supply issues ease](https://assetdigest.com/uks-j-d-wetherspoon-returns-to-profit-as-supply-issues-ease.md): (Reuters) -British pub group J D Wetherspoon Plc on Friday posted a return to half-year profit and said sales in recent weeks have topped pre-pandemic levels. ..
- [Swiss franc grapples with safe-haven identity crisis after Credit Suisse](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-franc-grapples-with-safe-haven-identity-crisis-after-credit-suisseby-samuel-indyk-london-reuters-the-swiss-franc-hasnt-lived-up-to-its-safe-haven-reputation-during-the-credit-suisse-colla.md): By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) – The Swiss franc hasn’t lived up to its safe-haven reputation during the Credit Suisse collapse, as investors have sought ..
- [StanChart CEO says AT1 bond wipeout has profound impact](https://assetdigest.com/stanchart-ceo-says-at1-bond-wipeout-has-profound-impact.md): By Selena Li HONG KONG (Reuters) -Standard Chartered Chief Executive Bill Winters said on Friday Credit Suisse AG’s $17 billion Additional Tier 1 bonds wipeou..
- [UK consumer mood hits one-year high, but financial gloom persists](https://assetdigest.com/uk-consumer-mood-hits-one-year-high-but-financial-gloom-persists.md): (Reuters) – British consumer confidence rose this month to its highest level in a year, helped by improving sentiment around the economy and despite persisten..
- [Tourists to get chance to walk in King Charles&#8217; coronation footsteps](https://assetdigest.com/tourists-to-get-chance-to-walk-in-king-charles-coronation-footsteps.md): LONDON (Reuters) – London’s Westminster Abbey said visitors will get the chance this summer to follow King Charles’ coronation footsteps, getting access f..
- [Denmark invites Nord Stream operator to help salvage unidentified object](https://assetdigest.com/denmark-invites-nord-stream-operator-to-help-salvage-unidentified-object.md): By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Denmark on Thursday invited the Russian-controlled operator of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to help salvage an..
- [Finnish businessman Zilliacus ready to pay premium for Manchester United](https://assetdigest.com/finnish-businessman-zilliacus-ready-to-pay-premium-for-manchester-united.md): By Akash Sriram (Reuters) – Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus has placed a bid for Manchester United and is willing to pay a premium for the English socce..
- [Virgin Orbit says space startup in talks with potential investors](https://assetdigest.com/virgin-orbit-says-space-startup-in-talks-with-potential-investors.md): (Reuters) – Billionaire Richard Branson’s cash-strapped satellite launch company Virgin Orbit Holdings said on Thursday it is in talks with “interested pa..
- [Stocks up, bond yields fall as markets mull a Fed policy pause](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-up-bond-yields-fall-as-markets-mull-a-fed-policy-pause.md): By Koh Gui Qing NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street stocks jumped on Thursday, pushing up global stock indexes, and Treasury yields fell, after investors took co..
- [Central banks keep hiking rates amid banking turmoil](https://assetdigest.com/central-banks-keep-hiking-rates-amid-banking-turmoil.md): By David Milliken, John Revill and Aniruddha Ghosh (Reuters) – The Bank of England on Thursday followed the Federal Reserve and the Swiss National Bank in plo..
- [New York holds top spot, London second in Z/Yen financial centre survey](https://assetdigest.com/new-york-holds-top-spot-london-second-in-z-yen-financial-centre-survey.md): LONDON (Reuters) – New York kept the top spot in the latest rankings of global financial centres from Z/Yen Group on Thursday, with London and Singapore also ..
- [Norway wealth fund to vote for labour rights motion at Starbucks AGM](https://assetdigest.com/norway-wealth-fund-to-vote-for-labour-rights-motion-at-starbucks-agm.md): OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s $1.3 trillion wealth fund, one of the world’s largest investors, will vote in favour of a shareholder motion calling on Starbuck..
- [Swiss National Bank raises rates, says bank crisis stopped](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-national-bank-raises-rates-says-bank-crisis-stopped.md): By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -The Swiss National Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points on Thursday and declared that measures to support..
- [HSBC appoints new markets head amid wider investment bank reshuffle](https://assetdigest.com/hsbc-appoints-new-markets-head-amid-wider-investment-bank-reshuffle.md): By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC has appointed Patrick George as head of markets and securities services, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Thur..
- [Zur Rose delays profitability break-even to 2024](https://assetdigest.com/zur-rose-delays-profitability-break-even-to-2024.md): By Anastasiia Kozlova and Tristan Chabba (Reuters) – Swiss online drug retailer Zur Rose on Thursday said it will not reach break-even in adjusted core profit..
- [Lloyd&#8217;s of London swings to 2022 pre-tax loss](https://assetdigest.com/lloyds-of-london-swings-to-2022-pre-tax-loss.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Lloyd’s of London swung to a pre-tax loss in 2022 and took writedowns on its fixed-income investments, it said on Thursday. The pre-ta..
- [Oil spills and near misses: more ghost tankers ship sanctioned fuel](https://assetdigest.com/oil-spills-and-near-misses-more-ghost-tankers-ship-sanctioned-fuel.md): By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) – An oil tanker runs aground off eastern China, leaking fuel into the water. Another is caught in a collision near Cuba. A t..
- [Oil dips after Fed comments, US crude stock build](https://assetdigest.com/oil-dips-after-fed-comments-us-crude-stock-build.md): By Stephanie Kelly and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Thursday following three sessions of gains, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell..
- [Bitcoin falls 4.5% to $26,916](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-falls-4-5-to-26916.md): (Reuters) – Bitcoin dropped 4.5% to $26,916 at 20:07 GMT on Wednesday, losing $1,276 from its previous close. Bitcoin, the world’s biggest and best-known cr..
- [Inflation boosts Jeronimo Martins&#8217; Q4 profit but dents margins](https://assetdigest.com/inflation-boosts-jeronimo-martins-q4-profit-but-dents-margins.md): LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal’s second-largest retailer Jeronimo Martins on Wednesday posted a 23% jump in fourth-quarter net profit as soaring inflation boos..
- [Exclusive-Ardian explores taking Italian tower operator INWIT private-sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-ardian-explores-taking-italian-tower-operator-inwit-private-sources.md): By Milana Vinn and Amy-Jo Crowley (Reuters) – French investment firm Ardian is in the early stages of exploring a bid for Italy’s INWIT, the country’s top..
- [Globally renowned healthcare expert appointed to professor at first business school for health](https://assetdigest.com/globally-renowned-healthcare-expert-appointed-to-professor-at-first-business-school-for-health.md): One of the foremost global experts on healthcare systems, Mark Britnell, has been appointed to the role of full professor at UCL Global Business School for ..
- [Offploy selects Conga to slash paperwork and increase social impact](https://assetdigest.com/offploy-selects-conga-to-slash-paperwork-and-increase-social-impact.md): UK-based ex-offender employment experts scale candidate support by 300 percent and reduce admin work by 80 percent, enabling staff to spend less time on pape..
- [Dollar falls after Fed raises rates, forecasts future hike](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-falls-after-fed-raises-rates-forecasts-future-hike.md): By Hannah Lang WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The dollar was lower on Wednesday following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates by a quarter o..
- [Oil up 2% as dollar weakens on small US Fed rate hike](https://assetdigest.com/oil-up-2-as-dollar-weakens-on-small-us-fed-rate-hike.md): By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices rose about 2% to a one-week high on Wednesday as the dollar slid to a six-week low after the U.S. Federal Reser..
- [Analysis-Credit Suisse collapse threatens Switzerland&#8217;s wealth management crown](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-credit-suisse-collapse-threatens-switzerlands-wealth-management-crown.md): By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) – The fall of Credit Suisse has dealt a serious blow to Switzerland’s credentials as the world’s leading wealth management..
- [Fed in spotlight with US focus on stability, First Republic](https://assetdigest.com/fed-in-spotlight-with-us-focus-on-stability-first-republic.md): By Nupur Anand, Andrea Shalal and Balazs Koranyi (Reuters) – U.S. authorities are set to explore ways to bolster financial stability, along with steps to tack..
- [Stellantis to invest 130 million euros in German plant for new Opel electric car](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-to-invest-130-million-euros-in-german-plant-for-new-opel-electric-car.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Carmaker Stellantis said on Wednesday it would invest 130 million euros ($140 million) in its Eisenach assembly plant in Germany to produce ..
- [Crop merchant Louis Dreyfus gets profit boost in volatile year](https://assetdigest.com/crop-merchant-louis-dreyfus-gets-profit-boost-in-volatile-year.md): By Gus Trompiz PARIS (Reuters) -Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) on Wednesday reported a 44% jump in 2022 net profit, joining other global crop merchants in capturin..
- [Banking turmoil will not have knock-on effect on commodities -Trafigura CFO](https://assetdigest.com/banking-turmoil-will-not-have-knock-on-effect-on-commodities-trafigura-cfo.md): By Julia Payne LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) -The recent rout in bank shares will not have a knock-on effect on commodities, global trading firm Trafigura’s..
- [Britain&#8217;s Superdry sells Asia Pacific IP for $50 million](https://assetdigest.com/britains-superdry-sells-asia-pacific-ip-for-50-million.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Struggling British fashion brand Superdry has sold its intellectual property assets in much of the Asia Pacific region to South Korea’s C..
- [UK inflation rate unexpectedly rises to 10.4% in February](https://assetdigest.com/uk-inflation-rate-unexpectedly-rises-to-10-4-in-february.md): By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British inflation unexpectedly rose to 10.4% in February, pushed up by higher food prices and prici..
- [Syngenta 4Q profit falls as raw material prices increase](https://assetdigest.com/syngenta-4q-profit-falls-as-raw-material-prices-increase.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss agrichemicals and seeds group Syngenta on Wednesday reported a 25% drop in fourth quarter earnings due to higher raw materials and en..
- [Jittery markets attempt risk-on rally while waiting for Powell](https://assetdigest.com/jittery-markets-attempt-risk-on-rally-while-waiting-for-powell.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee With about 12 hours still to go before the Fed announces its policy decision, investo..
- [India resists calls for more air access in drive to be global aviation force](https://assetdigest.com/india-resists-calls-for-more-air-access-in-drive-to-be-global-aviation-force.md): By Aditi Shah and Tim Hepher NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India dampened foreign airline hopes for more access to its airports on Tuesday, with its aviation minister ur..
- [UK employers see slight fall in pay awards over 2023 &#8211; XpertHR](https://assetdigest.com/uk-employers-see-slight-fall-in-pay-awards-over-2023-xperthr.md): By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British employers expect pay settlements over 2023 as a whole to average 5%, down slightly from the 32-year high of 6% rec..
- [Departing Intel exec to focus on loosening Nvidia&#8217;s grip on AI for movies, games](https://assetdigest.com/departing-intel-exec-to-focus-on-loosening-nvidias-grip-on-ai-for-movies-games.md): By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) -Raja Koduri, the chief architect at Intel Corp, is leaving to start a company that aims to loosen longtime rival Nvidia Corp’s gr..
- [Some Credit Suisse AT1 bondholders seek legal advice -law firms](https://assetdigest.com/some-credit-suisse-at1-bondholders-seek-legal-advice-law-firms.md): By Laura Matthews and Chiara Elisei (Reuters) -Law firm Pallas Partners and a Swiss counsel are working on possible legal action for some Credit Suisse bond inv..
- [Global bank bonds claw back losses as markets rout eases](https://assetdigest.com/global-bank-bonds-claw-back-losses-as-markets-rout-eases.md): LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – An uneasy calm descended across battered bank bonds and shares on Tuesday, with prices recovering a day after regulators sought t..
- [Global shares jump but bank &#8216;whack-a-mole&#8217; not over](https://assetdigest.com/global-shares-jump-but-bank-whack-a-mole-not-over.md): By Koh Gui Qing NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global shares jumped on Tuesday after the rescue of Credit Suisse stemmed a rout in equities and whetted risk appetites, ..
- [Telecom Italia in talks with unions on up to 2,000 job cuts in Italy](https://assetdigest.com/telecom-italia-in-talks-with-unions-on-up-to-2000-job-cuts-in-italy.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Telecom Italia (TIM) is seeking to cut as many as 2,000 jobs in Italy through a voluntary early retirement scheme as part of the former phon..
- [Screening of &#8216;Winnie the Pooh&#8217; horror film cancelled in Hong Kong](https://assetdigest.com/screening-of-winnie-the-pooh-horror-film-cancelled-in-hong-kong.md): By Jessie Pang and Farah Master HONG KONG (Reuters) -The screening of “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey”, a British slasher film due to be released in Hong ..
- [EXCLUSIVE-Olympics-Paris 2024 plans Games relay changes, fewer torches-source](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-olympics-paris-2024-plans-games-relay-changes-fewer-torches-source.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Paris 2024 Olympic torchbearers may not all get to keep their torches as a cherished memento of the Games because organisers plan to cut do..
- [Portuguese airline TAP swings to profit earlier than expected](https://assetdigest.com/portuguese-airline-tap-swings-to-profit-earlier-than-expected.md): LISBON (Reuters) – Portuguese airline TAP swung to a profit in 2022, earlier than expected in its restructuring plan, as rising revenue and lower staff costs ..
- [Energy bill support pushes UK budget deficit to February record](https://assetdigest.com/energy-bill-support-pushes-uk-budget-deficit-to-february-record.md): By Andy Bruce and Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) -Britain recorded the largest budget deficit for any February since at least 1993 when monthly records start..
- [KKR sells 50% stake in Spain&#8217;s X-elio to partner Brookfield](https://assetdigest.com/kkr-sells-50-stake-in-spains-x-elio-to-partner-brookfield.md): MADRID (Reuters) – U.S.-based buyout fund KKR has agreed to sell a 50% stake in Spanish renewable energy company X-elio to Canadian asset manager Brookfield, ..
- [Maserati aims at driving margins higher before any spin-off talk](https://assetdigest.com/maserati-aims-at-driving-margins-higher-before-any-spin-off-talk.md): By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN (Reuters) – Maserati aims to increase its margin on operating profit to 15% in the next 12 months and sees a longer term target of ..
- [Dollar pauses for breath as Fed swings into focus](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-pauses-for-breath-as-fed-swings-into-focus.md): By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar steadied in a holiday-thinned Asia session on Tuesday, though it struggled to lift far from five-week lows as trad..
- [SSE to invest $122 million in Scottish pumped hydro project](https://assetdigest.com/sse-to-invest-122-million-in-scottish-pumped-hydro-project.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British power generator SSE will invest 100 million pounds ($122 million) in a Scottish pumped hydro scheme which could help boost the coun..
- [EU&#8217;s EIB to override Turkey lending ban with earthquake aid](https://assetdigest.com/eus-eib-to-override-turkey-lending-ban-with-earthquake-aid.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The European Union’s lending arm, the European Investment Bank, is to temporarily override its near 4-year long ban on financi..
- [U.S. oil exports to Europe hit record in March on steep discounts](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-oil-exports-to-europe-hit-record-in-march-on-steep-discounts.md): By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. crude exports to Europe have hit a record 2.1 million barrels per day on average so far this month, spurred by w..
- [Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car](https://assetdigest.com/scratched-ev-battery-your-insurer-may-have-to-junk-the-whole-car.md): By Nick Carey, Paul Lienert and Sarah McFarlane LONDON/DETROIT (Reuters) -For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged ..
- [Bank shares rise after Credit Suisse rescue eases crisis](https://assetdigest.com/bank-shares-rise-after-credit-suisse-rescue-eases-crisis.md): By Amanda Cooper and John Revill (Reuters) -U.S. banking stocks rose on Monday and Europe’s lenders recovered from a sharp early sell-off after UBS Group’s ..
- [Harvey Maria launches new authentic stone &#038; wood designs](https://assetdigest.com/harvey-maria-launches-new-authentic-stone-wood-designs.md): Harvey Maria has added a new collection of authentic wood effect luxury vinyl tiles to their award-winning MSeries. Selected Woods + is a hard-wearing collec..
- [Sterling rises as receding bank sector worries lift sentiment](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-rises-as-receding-bank-sector-worries-lift-sentiment.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling rose against the dollar on Friday, after a series of lifelines for struggling banks helped restore some investor confidence, troun..
- [UK&#8217;s Ofcom delays BT fibre pricing decision after CEO remarks](https://assetdigest.com/uks-ofcom-delays-bt-fibre-pricing-decision-after-ceo-remarks.md): By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s telecoms regulator needs more time to consider BT’s wholesale pricing, it said on Friday after concerns were rais..
- [What is Generative AI, the technology behind OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-generative-ai-the-technology-behind-openais-chatgpt.md): (Reuters) – Generative artificial intelligence has become a buzzword this year, capturing the public’s fancy and sparking a rush among Microsoft and Alphabe..
- [Farming and tourism under threat as winter drought dries up France&#8217;s Lake Montbel](https://assetdigest.com/farming-and-tourism-under-threat-as-winter-drought-dries-up-frances-lake-montbel.md): By Manuel Ausloos PARIS (Reuters) – Set at foot of the Pyrenees mountains, Lake Montbel is famous in south-west France for its turquoise waters, massive size ..
- [Volkswagen to invest in mines in bid to become global battery supplier](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-to-invest-in-mines-in-bid-to-become-global-battery-supplier.md): By Victoria Waldersee BERLIN (Reuters) -Volkswagen plans to invest in mines to bring down the cost of battery cells, meet half of its own demand and sell to thi..
- [Euro zone inflation eases in Feb but core prices pick up](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-inflation-eases-in-feb-but-core-prices-pick-up.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation eased a touch in February but underlying price growth continued to accelerate on a surge in services costs, the EU..
- [Greece to increase minimum wage again, before election](https://assetdigest.com/greece-to-increase-minimum-wage-again-before-election.md): ATHENS (Reuters) – The Greek government will raise the minimum wage next month, the third rise in more than a year, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on..
- [ECB&#8217;s Villeroy: rate hike signals strong confidence in European banks](https://assetdigest.com/ecbs-villeroy-rate-hike-signals-strong-confidence-in-european-banks.md): PARIS (Reuters) – The European Central Bank’s decision to raise interest rates by half a point on Thursday reflects the central bank’s priority of fightin..
- [Cricket-Former Australia captain Paine retires from first-class cricket](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-former-australia-captain-paine-retires-from-first-class-cricket.md): MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Former Australia test captain Tim Paine ended his cricket career on Friday after Tasmania’s Sheffield Shield match against Queensland ..
- [Oil rises on demand hopes as banking crisis fears subside](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-on-demand-hopes-as-banking-crisis-fears-subside.md): By Florence Tan and Trixie Sher Li Yap SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices firmed on Friday after a meeting between Saudi Arabia and Russia calmed markets amid s..
- [UK drops plan to tax sovereign wealth funds](https://assetdigest.com/uk-drops-plan-to-tax-sovereign-wealth-funds.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British finance minister Jeremy Hunt has dropped a plan to tax sovereign wealth funds investing in Britain, according to a government docum..
- [Citadel accelerates hiring push in Hong Kong and London](https://assetdigest.com/citadel-accelerates-hiring-push-in-hong-kong-and-london.md): By Summer Zhen HONG KONG (Reuters) – Miami-based Citadel has kicked off 2023 with multiple senior hires in London and Hong Kong to beef up its international e..
- [Check Point Software Technologies introduces infinity global services for end-to-end cyber resilience](https://assetdigest.com/check-point-software-technologies-introduces-infinity-global-services-for-end-to-end-cyber-resilience.md): The new service offering from Check Point enhances cybersecurity practices and controls, prevents advanced cyber threats and offsets the cyber security skill..
- [Microsoft unveils AI office copilot in fast-moving race with Google](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-unveils-ai-office-copilot-in-fast-moving-race-with-google.md): By Jeffrey Dastin (Reuters) -Microsoft Corp on Thursday trumpeted its latest plans to put artificial intelligence into the hands of more users, answering a spat..
- [Analysis-Investors stick to bets on early end to ECB hikes as uncertainty grows](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-investors-stick-to-bets-on-early-end-to-ecb-hikes-as-uncertainty-grows.md): By Yoruk Bahceli and Naomi Rovnick AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Investors held tight to bets that banking jitters would rein in the ECB’s ability to jack up borrow..
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- [Credit Suisse $54 billion lifeline offers limited respite to global banks](https://assetdigest.com/credit-suisse-54-billion-lifeline-offers-limited-respite-to-global-banks.md): By John Revill, Amanda Cooper and Tom Sims (Reuters) -Credit Suisse sought to shore up its liquidity and restore investor confidence on Thursday by borrowing up..
- [Instant View: ECB sticks with big rate hike even as bank fears roil markets](https://assetdigest.com/instant-view-ecb-sticks-with-big-rate-hike-even-as-bank-fears-roil-markets.md): (Reuters) – The European Central Bank pushed through another big increase in interest rates on Thursday, sticking with its question to fight inflation despite..
- [Oil prices steady as news of Saudi, Russia meeting calms investors](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-steady-as-news-of-saudi-russia-meeting-calms-investors.md): By Shariq Khan BENGALURU -Oil prices steadied on Thursday after dropping to near 15-month lows earlier in the session, supported by reports that top producers S..
- [Big ECB hike adds fuel to the banking sector fire](https://assetdigest.com/big-ecb-hike-adds-fuel-to-the-banking-sector-fire.md): By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – Euro zone bank shares hit a ten-week low on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) raised rates by half a point, eve..
- [Explainer-Credit Suisse: How did it get to crisis point?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-credit-suisse-how-did-it-get-to-crisis-point.md): By Anshuman Daga (Reuters) – Credit Suisse said on Thursday it would borrow up to $54 billion from the Swiss central bank to shore up liquidity after a slump ..
- [EU announces plans to lead green industrial revolution](https://assetdigest.com/eu-announces-plans-to-lead-green-industrial-revolution.md): By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission presented the centrepieces of a strategy on Thursday to ensure its industry can compete with th..
- [Britain announces 205 million pound auction for renewable power projects](https://assetdigest.com/britain-announces-205-million-pound-auction-for-renewable-power-projects.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s next auction round to spur renewable power projects will be worth about 205 million pounds ($247 million), the government said ..
- [Lightware strengthens Australian team with two strategic appointments](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-strengthens-australian-team-with-two-strategic-appointments.md): Gordon Anderson becomes National Manager for Defence, Intelligence and Government; John Garfi takes on the role of Regional Manager for Victoria and Tasma..
- [French inflation revised upwards in February to 7.3% &#8211; final figures](https://assetdigest.com/french-inflation-revised-upwards-in-february-to-7-3-final-figures.md): PARIS (Reuters) – French annual inflation rose to a revised 7.3% in February from 7.0% in January, partly as a result of higher food prices, according to fina..
- [Publisher Bloomsbury casts upbeat forecast, says books &#8216;affordable pastime&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/publisher-bloomsbury-casts-upbeat-forecast-says-books-affordable-pastime.md): (Reuters) -Bloomsbury Publishing Plc forecast full-year profit to be well ahead of expectations on Wednesday, encouraged by the robust demand for it fantasy nov..
- [Burberry appoints McLaren&#8217;s Kate Ferry as CFO](https://assetdigest.com/burberry-appoints-mclarens-kate-ferry-as-cfo.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British luxury brand Burberry said on Wednesday it had appointed Kate Ferry as its next chief financial officer, succeeding Julie Brown, wh..
- [Crown Agents Bank owner explores sale of British payments group –sources](https://assetdigest.com/crown-agents-bank-owner-explores-sale-of-british-payments-group-sources.md): By Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro and Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON (Reuters) – Helios Investment Partners has been working with advisers to sell a stake in Crown Agents Bank, ..
- [Oil prices rebound after OPEC upgrades China demand outlook](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-rebound-after-opec-upgrades-china-demand-outlook.md): By Yuka Obayashi and Florence Tan TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices rebounded more than 1% on Wednesday, recovering from the previous day’s plunge, as a stronger..
- [Asian shares gain as fears about rapid Fed hikes, bank crisis fade](https://assetdigest.com/asian-shares-gain-as-fears-about-rapid-fed-hikes-bank-crisis-fade.md): By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian equities rose sharply on Wednesday, tracking a relief rally on Wall Street and as U.S. inflation data delivered ..
- [KPMG stands by audits of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank &#8211; FT](https://assetdigest.com/kpmg-stands-by-audits-of-silicon-valley-bank-and-signature-bank-ft.md): (Reuters) – KPMG’s U.S. boss, Paul Knopp, said the accounting firm stood behind its audits of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the Financial Times re..
- [NatWest limits customers&#8217; crypto transfers, citing scam concerns](https://assetdigest.com/natwest-limits-customers-crypto-transfers-citing-scam-concerns.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s NatWest has imposed new limits on the daily and monthly amount customers can send to cryptocurrency excha..
- [Legislate raises $3.6M to give startups &amp; SMEs the technology to query and compare every contract](https://assetdigest.com/legislate-raises-3-6m-to-give-startups-smes-the-technology-to-query-and-compare-every-contract.md): Oxford University-linked Legislate raises funding as it allows businesses with hundreds of contracts to query and compare terms using its patented knowledge gra..
- [MFE offers to buy 1.05% stake in Mediaset Espana from Vivendi ahead of delisting](https://assetdigest.com/mfe-offers-to-buy-1-05-stake-in-mediaset-espana-from-vivendi-ahead-of-delisting.md): (Reuters) – MFE-Mediaforeurope said on Tuesday it agreed with Vivendi to buy a 1.05% stake in Mediaset Espana it did not own yet for 10.7 million euros ($11.4..
- [ING toughens oil and gas policy to include trade finance, midstream](https://assetdigest.com/ing-toughens-oil-and-gas-policy-to-include-trade-finance-midstream.md): By Virginia Furness LONDON (Reuters) – Dutch lender ING on Tuesday said it had again toughened its lending policy to the oil and gas sector, restricting finan..
- [Sainsbury&#8217;s pays $524 million for full ownership of store investment vehicles](https://assetdigest.com/sainsburys-pays-524-million-for-full-ownership-of-store-investment-vehicles.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British supermarket Sainsbury’s said on Tuesday it would take full ownership of the Highbury and Dragon store investment vehicles, paying Su..
- [Fraport sees 2023 passenger traffic at 80-90% of pre-pandemic levels](https://assetdigest.com/fraport-sees-2023-passenger-traffic-at-80-90-of-pre-pandemic-levels.md): (Reuters) – Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport on Tuesday said it expected passenger traffic to keep improving in 2023 but stay below pre-pandemic levels, fol..
- [HANNspree demonstrates the future of sustainable embedded displays with the new paper display at embedded world 2023](https://assetdigest.com/hannspree-demonstrates-the-future-of-sustainable-embedded-displays-with-the-new-paper-display-at-embedded-world-2023.md): Harnessing natural light to deliver outdoor performance and power dynamic displays for greener smart city, smart retail, smart edutainment, smart healthcare ..
- [The Spotler Group acquires Sooqr B.V.](https://assetdigest.com/the-spotler-group-acquires-sooqr-b-v.md): The Spotler Group announces the acquisition of Sooqr B.V., a platform that increases online retail conversion rates, driving increased revenue with personali..
- [Tennis-Panic attack ends Tsurenko&#8217;s Indian wells, as Raducanu marches on](https://assetdigest.com/tennis-panic-attack-ends-tsurenkos-indian-wells-as-raducanu-marches-on.md): (Reuters) -Emma Raducanu scored her biggest win since a run to the U.S. Open title beating Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1 2-6 6-4 to reach the fourth round at Indian W..
- [Australia&#8217;s nuclear submarine plan to cost up to $245 billion by 2055 -defence official](https://assetdigest.com/australias-nuclear-submarine-plan-to-cost-up-to-245-billion-by-2055-defence-official.md): By Lewis Jackson CANBERRA (Reuters) -Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine programme with the United States and Britain will cost up to A$368 billion ($245 bi..
- [British EV startup Arrival gets $300 million funding, aims to slow cash-burn](https://assetdigest.com/british-ev-startup-arrival-gets-300-million-funding-aims-to-slow-cash-burn.md): (Reuters) -Electric-vehicle (EV) startup Arrival on Monday got a $300 million equity financing line from Westwood Capital and said it seeks to slow its cash-bur..
- [UniCredit shareholders urged to reject CEO Orcel&#8217;s pay rise](https://assetdigest.com/unicredit-shareholders-urged-to-reject-ceo-orcels-pay-rise.md): By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) – Leading governance adviser Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) on Monday recommended shareholders at UniCredit reject a..
- [Meta to wind down NFTs on platforms amid crypto bust](https://assetdigest.com/meta-to-wind-down-nfts-on-platforms-amid-crypto-bust.md): (Reuters) -Meta Platforms Inc is cutting off support for digital collectibles or non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on its platforms less than a year after rolling it o..
- [Swiss regulator monitoring banks and insurers after SVB collapse](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-regulator-monitoring-banks-and-insurers-after-svb-collapse.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss financial regulator FINMA on Monday said it was seeking to identify any potential contagion risks for the country’s banks and insur..
- [Passive income investment opportunities](https://assetdigest.com/passive-income-investment-opportunities.md): Passive income investment can be a great option for those who want to make money without having to work for it. It involves investing your time and capital into..
- [Market stress indicators react sharply after U.S. bank failures](https://assetdigest.com/market-stress-indicators-react-sharply-after-u-s-bank-failures.md): By Amanda Cooper, Yoruk Bahceli and Naomi Rovnick LONDON (Reuters) – Financial market stress indicators reacted sharply on Monday after the failure of three U..
- [Britain&#8217;s tax take risks blowing green energy off target](https://assetdigest.com/britains-tax-take-risks-blowing-green-energy-off-target.md): By Susanna Twidale and Shadia Nasralla LONDON (Reuters) – A cap on revenue and the lack of the kind of incentives offered to oil explorers are blocking the de..
- [UK gives BBC World Service 20 million pounds to support English language broadcasting](https://assetdigest.com/uk-gives-bbc-world-service-20-million-pounds-to-support-english-language-broadcasting.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Monday it had awarded a one-off payment of 20 million pounds ($24.13 million) to the BBC World Service as part of its effor..
- [Tesco to charge online, Booker suppliers new fulfilment charge](https://assetdigest.com/tesco-to-charge-online-booker-suppliers-new-fulfilment-charge.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Tesco has told the suppliers of its online and Booker wholesale operations that they will need to pay a new fulfilment charge i..
- [Bristol Myers, Pfizer, AbbVie drugs likely to face U.S. price negotiation](https://assetdigest.com/bristol-myers-pfizer-abbvie-drugs-likely-to-face-u-s-price-negotiation.md): By Michael Erman, Patrick Wingrove and Ahmed Aboulenein NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The blood thinner Eliquis from Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer’s breast..
- [Porsche CEO: There is no conflict between e-mobility and e-fuels](https://assetdigest.com/porsche-ceo-there-is-no-conflict-between-e-mobility-and-e-fuels.md): WOLFSBURG (Reuters) – Porsche CEO Oliver Blume characterised the debate over e-fuels as “emotional” and said there was no conflict between electrification..
- [Britain toughens up diversity targets for UK companies](https://assetdigest.com/britain-toughens-up-diversity-targets-for-uk-companies.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s top listed and private companies on Monday were called on to meet broader voluntary targets for appointing ethnica..
- [The pound, gilts and stocks: likely winners and losers from UK budget](https://assetdigest.com/the-pound-gilts-and-stocks-likely-winners-and-losers-from-uk-budget.md): By Lucy Raitano, Samuel Indyk and Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s City and business lobby are clamouring for sweeteners in Wednesday’s spring bud..
- [HSBC acquires British arm of stricken Silicon Valley Bank](https://assetdigest.com/hsbc-acquires-british-arm-of-stricken-silicon-valley-bank.md): By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -HSBC said on Monday it is acquiring the UK subsidiary of stricken Silicon Valley Bank for 1 pound, rescuing a key lender for t..
- [Novartis launches new $11 billion share buyback](https://assetdigest.com/novartis-launches-new-11-billion-share-buyback.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -Novartis has formally launched its new share buyback programme where it could spend up to 10 billion Swiss francs ($10.90 billion) repurchasin..
- [Mobile games developer Huuuge says has $24.2 million at SVB](https://assetdigest.com/mobile-games-developer-huuuge-says-has-24-2-million-at-svb.md): (Reuters) – Mobile games developer Huuuge Inc said late on Saturday about 10% of its cash and securities were held at the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB),..
- [US stock futures, bonds rally as markets flirt with Fed pause](https://assetdigest.com/us-stock-futures-bonds-rally-as-markets-flirt-with-fed-pause.md): By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – U.S. stock futures rallied in tense Asian trade on Monday as authorities announced plans to limit the fallout from the collap..
- [Over a dozen Chinese-based firms say they have minimal exposure to SVB](https://assetdigest.com/over-a-dozen-chinese-based-firms-say-they-have-minimal-exposure-to-svb.md): HONG KONG (Reuters) -Over a dozen Hong Kong-listed companies have stepped forward to say they had little or no exposure to Silicon Valley Bank, the failed U.S. ..
- [S&#038;P Global acquires firm to bolster capability to track commodity shipments](https://assetdigest.com/sp-global-acquires-firm-to-bolster-capability-to-track-commodity-shipments.md): SINGAPORE (Reuters) – S&P Global Commodity Insights said on Monday it has acquired UK-based technology firm Tradenet and its live vessel-tracking platform Mar..
- [Britain delays major rail project HS2 as costs soar again](https://assetdigest.com/britain-delays-major-rail-project-hs2-as-costs-soar-again.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Thursday it would delay building parts of a new high-speed railway linking London and northern England after the cost of the m..
- [Markets start signalling Fed may be going too far &#8211; Amundi](https://assetdigest.com/markets-start-signalling-fed-may-be-going-too-far-amundi.md): By Yoruk Bahceli (Reuters) – Recent moves in bond and equity markets show that investors are starting to worry that the Federal Reserve may hike rates too far..
- [Aviva boosts investor payouts after profit beat](https://assetdigest.com/aviva-boosts-investor-payouts-after-profit-beat.md): By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -Aviva hiked its payouts to investors on Thursday, including a pledged 300 million pound ($355 million) share buyback, after na..
- [GSK expects US launch of RSV vaccine with no supply issues](https://assetdigest.com/gsk-expects-us-launch-of-rsv-vaccine-with-no-supply-issues.md): By Maggie Fick LONDON (Reuters) -GSK expects to launch its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in the U.S. this year without supply constraints and sees C..
- [UK&#8217;s Domino&#8217;s expects tech investments to hit 2023 profit](https://assetdigest.com/uks-dominos-expects-tech-investments-to-hit-2023-profit.md): (Reuters) -Britain’s Domino’s Pizza Group Plc said on Thursday its profit this year would be impacted by investments in cloud-based technology platforms, se..
- [Deutsche Post raises annual dividend; warns of challenging 2023](https://assetdigest.com/deutsche-post-raises-annual-dividend-warns-of-challenging-2023.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Deutsche Post increased its dividend for 2022 to 1.85 euros per share after a record year on Thursday, up from 1.80 euros a year earlier, a..
- [Oil near flat as US crude stock draw contends with economic concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-near-flat-as-us-crude-stock-draw-contends-with-economic-concerns.md): By Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) – Oil prices were near flat on Thursday, as a larger-than-expected draw in U.S. crude stocks contended with worries that more agg..
- [Brazil to resume visa requirements for US, Japan, Australia, Canada -sources](https://assetdigest.com/brazil-to-resume-visa-requirements-for-us-japan-australia-canada-sources.md): By Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil has decided to resume entry visa requirements for citizens of the U.S., Japan, Australia and Canada, two so..
- [Europe experienced second-warmest winter on record](https://assetdigest.com/europe-experienced-second-warmest-winter-on-record.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Europe is emerging from its second-warmest winter on record, European Union scientists said on Wednesday, as climate chang..
- [GE&#8217;s investors seek solutions to renewable energy, supply chain challenges](https://assetdigest.com/ges-investors-seek-solutions-to-renewable-energy-supply-chain-challenges.md): By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) – When General Electric Co’s investors gather on Thursday, the focus will be on the company’s loss-making renewabl..
- [Spotify listeners cross half a billion mark](https://assetdigest.com/spotify-listeners-cross-half-a-billion-mark.md): (Reuters) -Spotify Technology SA said on Wednesday it would roll out new features like smart shuffle and previews of podcasts and music playlists on its audio s..
- [Cyolo introduces enhanced partner program “Cyolo Connected,” delivering true zero-trust acces](https://assetdigest.com/cyolo-introduces-enhanced-partner-program-cyolo-connected-delivering-true-zero-trust-acces.md): The company is expanding its custom partner program, providing extensive support to accelerate adoption of zero-trust access Cyolo, provider of the fastest a..
- [PwC hit with $8.9 million penalty for &#8216;serious breaches&#8217; on Babcock audits](https://assetdigest.com/pwc-hit-with-8-9-million-penalty-for-serious-breaches-on-babcock-audits.md): By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s auditing watchdog has imposed a 7.5 million pound ($8.9 million) penalty on PwC for “serious breaches” found i..
- [UK to avoid recession this year but outlook still weak, BCC says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-to-avoid-recession-this-year-but-outlook-still-weak-bcc-says.md): By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) forecast on Wednesday that the country’s economy is on track to shrink less than ..
- [Dutch responds to US China policy with a plan to curb semiconductor tech exports](https://assetdigest.com/dutch-responds-to-us-china-policy-with-a-plan-to-curb-semiconductor-tech-exports.md): By Toby Sterling, Karen Freifeld and Alexandra Alper AMSTERDAM/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Netherlands’ government on Wednesday said it plans new restrictions o..
- [Wall St flutters, Treasury yields ease as Powell resumes testimony](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-flutters-treasury-yields-ease-as-powell-resumes-testimony.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks struggled for direction and Treasury yields wavered on Wednesday as a barrage of robust economic data appeare..
- [Powell&#8217;s warning on higher U.S. rates pushes dollar to 3-mth high](https://assetdigest.com/powells-warning-on-higher-u-s-rates-pushes-dollar-to-3-mth-high.md): By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar scaled multi-month highs against most other major currencies on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome..
- [Ireland to vote on removing &#8216;outmoded&#8217; references to women from constitution](https://assetdigest.com/ireland-to-vote-on-removing-outmoded-references-to-women-from-constitution.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland plans to hold a referendum in November to delete references to a woman’s place being in the home from its constitution, the gover..
- [Britain plans new data rules to ease compliance burden](https://assetdigest.com/britain-plans-new-data-rules-to-ease-compliance-burden.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will make another attempt to reform its data protection law on Wednesday with the objective of easing the compliance burden for bus..
- [Intel wants $5 billion more in German subsidies for chip plant &#8211; Bloomberg News](https://assetdigest.com/intel-wants-5-billion-more-in-german-subsidies-for-chip-plant-bloomberg-news.md): (Reuters) – Intel Corp is seeking an additional 4 billion to 5 billion euros ($5.28 billion) in subsidies from the German government to build a chip manufactu..
- [New intelligence points to pro-Ukraine group in Nord Stream attack -NYT](https://assetdigest.com/new-intelligence-points-to-pro-ukraine-group-in-nord-stream-attack-nyt.md): WASHINGTON (Reuters) -New intelligence reviewed by U.S. officials suggests that a pro-Ukraine group – likely comprised of Ukrainians or Russians – attacked ..
- [CERAWEEK-Europe gas supplies to stay tight 2 more winters, Equinor CEO says](https://assetdigest.com/ceraweek-europe-gas-supplies-to-stay-tight-2-more-winters-equinor-ceo-says.md): By Ron Bousso and Simon Webb HOUSTON (Reuters) – Europe will struggle over the next two winters to replace Russian natural gas supplies as China’s appetite ..
- [Check point software technologies reinforces leadership team for greater execution and innovation](https://assetdigest.com/check-point-software-technologies-reinforces-leadership-team-for-greater-execution-and-innovation.md): Nataly Kremer joins Check Point as Chief Product Officer and Head of R&D, Dr. Dorit Dor becomes Chief Technology Officer, and Rupal Hollenbeck is promoted to Pr..
- [Mia-FinTech launches payment integration hub, a new end-to-end digital payments solution](https://assetdigest.com/mia-fintech-launches-payment-integration-hub-a-new-end-to-end-digital-payments-solution.md): By Bruno Natoli, CEO of Mia-FinTech Mia-FinTech, the technology provider for banks and financial institutions based on the Mia-Platform technology, announced th..
- [Dollar jumps as Powell flags higher terminal rate](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-jumps-as-powell-flags-higher-terminal-rate.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar extended gains against a basket of currencies on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that..
- [Wall Street drops, Treasury yields gyrate on Fed Chairman Powell&#8217;s remarks](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-drops-treasury-yields-gyrate-on-fed-chairman-powells-remarks.md): By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks retreated and benchmark Treasury yields wavered on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell commence..
- [HelloFresh sees 2023 core profit of 460-540 million euros](https://assetdigest.com/hellofresh-sees-2023-core-profit-of-460-540-million-euros.md): (Reuters) – German meal-kit maker HelloFresh forecast a higher 2023 core profit on Tuesday, as it focuses on strengthening its customer offer despite cost pre..
- [Meta plans to cut thousands of jobs as soon as this week &#8211; Bloomberg News](https://assetdigest.com/meta-plans-to-cut-thousands-of-jobs-as-soon-as-this-week-bloomberg-news.md): (Reuters) -Meta Platforms Inc will cut thousands of jobs as soon as this week in a fresh round of layoffs, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, only a few months ..
- [GM&#8217;s Cruise to focus on cost cuts as it ramps up robotaxis](https://assetdigest.com/gms-cruise-to-focus-on-cost-cuts-as-it-ramps-up-robotaxis.md): By Abhirup Roy SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – General Motors Co’s robotaxi unit Cruise is focusing on cutting costs this year, a top executive said on Monday, as..
- [Valentine&#8217;s Day spending boosts British retail sales in February &#8211; BRC](https://assetdigest.com/valentines-day-spending-boosts-british-retail-sales-in-february-brc.md): By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – Valentine’s Day helped to boost British retail sales in February but volumes remained down on last year as households cu..
- [Explainer-International Women’s Day: date, history and this year’s theme](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-international-womens-day-date-history-and-this-years-theme.md): By Josie Kao (Reuters) – As the world gears up to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on Wednesday, here is a look at what the global event stands for..
- [Shell, Chevron and Petrobras weigh Guyana oil auction bids -sources](https://assetdigest.com/shell-chevron-and-petrobras-weigh-guyana-oil-auction-bids-sources.md): By Sabrina Valle and Marianna Parraga HOUSTON (Reuters) – Guyana’s coming auction of offshore oil exploration blocks has lured at least 10 companies includi..
- [Hermes asks court to block &#8216;MetaBirkin&#8217; NFT sales after jury win](https://assetdigest.com/hermes-asks-court-to-block-metabirkin-nft-sales-after-jury-win.md): By Blake Brittain (Reuters) -French luxury house Hermes International has asked a Manhattan federal court to block artist Mason Rothschild from promoting or own..
- [German minister says &#8216;on right track&#8217; to solving CO2-emitting car row](https://assetdigest.com/german-minister-says-on-right-track-to-solving-co2-emitting-car-row.md): By Kate Abnett and Andreas Rinke BERLIN/BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Germany’s transport minister is hopeful of a solution to a row with the European Union over the bl..
- [Oil steadies after dipping on China outlook; investors await Fed clues](https://assetdigest.com/oil-steadies-after-dipping-on-china-outlook-investors-await-fed-clues.md): By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices were steady on Monday as top oil executives debated supply tightness at an oil conference in Houston. Oil mar..
- [UK opposition calls for better online protections for children](https://assetdigest.com/uk-opposition-calls-for-better-online-protections-for-children.md): By Martin Coulter LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s opposition Labour Party has called on the government to enact its long-delayed Online Safety Bill, after Reut..
- [Indonesia to tighten used shoe import controls after Reuters report](https://assetdigest.com/indonesia-to-tighten-used-shoe-import-controls-after-reuters-report.md): JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia will tighten customs checks at small ports to crack down on the illegal import of second-hand shoes, the industry ministry said ..
- [India&#8217;s top explorer ONGC signs MoU with France&#8217;s TotalEnergies](https://assetdigest.com/indias-top-explorer-ongc-signs-mou-with-frances-totalenergies.md): NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s top explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding with French major TotalEnergies for exploration..
- [EDF, Edison, Ansaldo team up to develop nuclear power in Europe](https://assetdigest.com/edf-edison-ansaldo-team-up-to-develop-nuclear-power-in-europe.md): MILAN (Reuters) – French power group EDF, its Italian arm Edison, Italy’s Ansaldo Energia and its unit Ansaldo Nucleare are assessing whether they can coope..
- [Stock pickers reckon it&#8217;s time to move on from central banks](https://assetdigest.com/stock-pickers-reckon-its-time-to-move-on-from-central-banks.md): By Naomi Rovnick LONDON (Reuters) – Stock market investors are calling time on the idea that the Federal Reserve, and other major central banks, have their ba..
- [Telecom Italia boosted by rival offer for landline grid](https://assetdigest.com/telecom-italia-boosted-by-rival-offer-for-landline-grid.md): By Elvira Pollina MILAN (Reuters) -Telecom Italia (TIM) shares rose as much as 5% on Monday after Italian state investor CDP and Australian fund Macquarie submi..
- [Spain&#8217;s inflation to be lower this year than in 2022 -minister](https://assetdigest.com/spains-inflation-to-be-lower-this-year-than-in-2022-minister.md): MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish Economy Minister Nadia Calvino said on Monday she expects inflation will be lower this year than in 2022 though there will be “a lot..
- [Tesla cuts U.S. Model S and Model X prices between 4% and 9%](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-cuts-u-s-model-s-and-model-x-prices-between-4-and-9.md): (Reuters) -Tesla Inc has cut prices on its two most expensive electric vehicles in the United States, according to the company’s website, days after Chief Exe..
- [EU, US working on deal to make EV minerals eligible for tax credits -EU official](https://assetdigest.com/eu-us-working-on-deal-to-make-ev-minerals-eligible-for-tax-credits-eu-official.md): By Andrea Shalal and David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States and European Union are working toward agreement in principle on a deal to make Eur..
- [Wall Street stocks power higher as Treasury yields and dollar ease](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-stocks-power-higher-as-treasury-yields-and-dollar-ease.md): By Lawrence Delevingne and Elizabeth Howcroft (Reuters) – Wall Street stocks posted strong gains while Treasury yields and the dollar pulled back on Friday as..
- [Dollar retreats, headed for biggest weekly loss since mid-January; bitcoin down](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-retreats-headed-for-biggest-weekly-loss-since-mid-january-bitcoin-down.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar slid from a 2-1/2-month high versus the Japanese yen on Friday, on track for its largest week..
- [Offshore crews to strike on BP&#8217;s North Sea installations, says Unite](https://assetdigest.com/offshore-crews-to-strike-on-bps-north-sea-installations-says-unite.md): (Reuters) – Nearly 50 offshore workers on several of BP’s North Sea installations have backed strike action in pursuit of a pay increase and overtime change..
- [Lufthansa expects further &#8216;significant improvement&#8217; after return to profit](https://assetdigest.com/lufthansa-expects-further-significant-improvement-after-return-to-profit.md): By Ilona Wissenbach and Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) – Germany’s Lufthansa on Friday delivered an “unprecedented” turnaround as it swung to a 1.51 billion..
- [Oil prices stable, heading for weekly gain](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-stable-heading-for-weekly-gain.md): By Shadia Nasralla LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices held steady on Friday, poised to register a weekly gain as renewed optimism on China’s demand recovery overrod..
- [Cepsa to nearly double investments over next 3 years as profit soars](https://assetdigest.com/cepsa-to-nearly-double-investments-over-next-3-years-as-profit-soars.md): MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish oil and gas company Cepsa plans to nearly double its investments over the next three years to a total of 3.6 billion euros ($3.82 bill..
- [Euro zone recovery gathers pace, allays fears of recession-PMI](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-recovery-gathers-pace-allays-fears-of-recession-pmi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The recovery in euro zone business activity gathered pace last month as growth accelerated in the bloc’s dominant services industry, a su..
- [Morgan Stanley, others now forecast 4% peak for key ECB rate](https://assetdigest.com/morgan-stanley-others-now-forecast-4-peak-for-key-ecb-rate.md): By Sudip Kar-Gupta (Reuters) -Morgan Stanley and two other investment banks have revised their forecasts for the European Central Bank’s terminal rate – the..
- [British property portal Rightmove hikes dividend after annual profit jump](https://assetdigest.com/british-property-portal-rightmove-hikes-dividend-after-annual-profit-jump.md): (Reuters) -British real-estate portal Rightmove Plc on Friday raised its final dividend payment and posted a higher annual operating profit, supported by resili..
- [Latest four-member SpaceX crew docks with International Space Station](https://assetdigest.com/latest-four-member-spacex-crew-docks-with-international-space-station.md): By Steve Gorman (Reuters) – A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule arrived safely at the International Space Station (ISS) early on Friday, carrying two U.S. astronauts..
- [Credit Suisse offers higher deposit rates in Asia to woo the wealthy &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/credit-suisse-offers-higher-deposit-rates-in-asia-to-woo-the-wealthy-sources.md): By Selena Li HONG KONG (Reuters) -Credit Suisse is offering higher deposit rates than its rivals to attract new funds from wealthy clients in Asia, people with ..
- [Dollar firms after U.S. labor data suggests more rate hikes](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-firms-after-u-s-labor-data-suggests-more-rate-hikes.md): By Herbert Lash and Joice Alves NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar strengthened on Thursday after unemployment claims pointed to a still strong U.S. jobs ..
- [Estonia&#8217;s pro-Kyiv government faces election test amid cost of living crisis](https://assetdigest.com/estonias-pro-kyiv-government-faces-election-test-amid-cost-of-living-crisis.md): By Andrius Sytas KOHTLA-JARVE, Estonia (Reuters) – One of Europe’s most staunchly pro-Ukrainian governments faces a challenge in a national election in Esto..
- [Citi pledges to cut emissions for more sectors including coal](https://assetdigest.com/citi-pledges-to-cut-emissions-for-more-sectors-including-coal.md): LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. bank Citi on Thursday announced targets for cutting emissions tied to loans it makes to coal mining, auto, steel and real estate clients ..
- [Stocks mixed, dollar gains after robust inflation, jobs data](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-mixed-dollar-gains-after-robust-inflation-jobs-data.md): By Lawrence Delevingne and Marc Jones (Reuters) -Global stock markets were mixed on Thursday, as investors weighed indicators of economic strength with rising b..
- [Britain&#8217;s Nationwide curbs cryptocurrency purchases by customers](https://assetdigest.com/britains-nationwide-curbs-cryptocurrency-purchases-by-customers.md): By Lawrence White and Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Nationwide Building Society has restricted customers’ ability to buy cryptocurrencie..
- [Italy Jan jobless rate edges up to 7.9%, with 35,000 jobs created](https://assetdigest.com/italy-jan-jobless-rate-edges-up-to-7-9-with-35000-jobs-created.md): ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 7.9% in January from an unrevised 7.8% the month before, national statistics bureau ISTAT said o..
- [Merck KGaA expects 2023 profit to slip as COVID demand wanes](https://assetdigest.com/merck-kgaa-expects-2023-profit-to-slip-as-covid-demand-wanes.md): By Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s Merck KGaA on Thursday predicted 2023 earnings would slip due to a decline at its electronic chemicals unit..
- [Covestro sees lower 2023 profit, cash flow as macro challenges prevail](https://assetdigest.com/covestro-sees-lower-2023-profit-cash-flow-as-macro-challenges-prevail.md): By Bartosz Dabrowski and Andrey Sychev (Reuters) -German chemicals maker Covestro said on Thursday it expected lower core profit and lower free cash flow in 202..
- [Switzerland&#8217;s Clariant sees slight sales drop in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/switzerlands-clariant-sees-slight-sales-drop-in-2023.md): (Reuters) -Clariant said on Thursday it expects annual sales to slightly decline in 2023 after reporting sales for the full year fairly in line with expectation..
- [Budweiser APAC bets on post-COVID China thirst for premium beer](https://assetdigest.com/budweiser-apac-bets-on-post-covid-china-thirst-for-premium-beer.md): BEIJING (Reuters) – Budweiser Brewing Co APAC, Asia’s largest beer company by sales, said on Thursday it will expand into more Chinese cities with its premi..
- [Global energy-related CO2 emissions edged up to record high in 2022 &#8211; IEA](https://assetdigest.com/global-energy-related-co2-emissions-edged-up-to-record-high-in-2022-iea.md): By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) – Global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide hit a record high last year, although more clean technology such as so..
- [Renault, Geely ink pact with Aramco for engine venture](https://assetdigest.com/renault-geely-ink-pact-with-aramco-for-engine-venture.md): x(Reuters) -Oil giant Saudi Aramco has agreed to take a minority stake in a new powertrain engine company that French car maker Renault SA and China’s Geely A..
- [Dollar finds footing as focus turns to Europe inflation](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-finds-footing-as-focus-turns-to-europe-inflation.md): By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar caught its breath in Asia on Thursday, steadying as U.S. yields went up while investors waited on European i..
- [Australia&#8217;s Macquarie explores $6 billion deal for Britain&#8217;s M&#038;G, Sky News reports](https://assetdigest.com/australias-macquarie-explores-6-billion-deal-for-britains-mg-sky-news-reports.md): (Reuters) – Australian investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd is at the early stages of exploring a takeover bid of over 5 billion pounds ($6.00 billion) for Bri..
- [Volkswagen&#8217;s financial services undergoing reorganization](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagens-financial-services-undergoing-reorganization.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen is reorganizing its financial services holding companies, Volkswagen Bank and Volkswagen Financial Services said on Wednesday..
- [Analysis-Watch out risk assets, the rout in bonds is coming your way](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-watch-out-risk-assets-the-rout-in-bonds-is-coming-your-way.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe, Nell Mackenzie and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) – The selling gripping the world’s biggest bond markets, on fears that stubbornly hig..
- [Dollar slips, yuan gains on China PMI; hot inflation lifts euro](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-slips-yuan-gains-on-china-pmi-hot-inflation-lifts-euro.md): By Herbert Lash and Samuel Indyk NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar slid and China’s yuan gained on Wednesday after Chinese manufacturing activity exp..
- [Robots aren’t stealing mid-level jobs, they’re saving them](https://assetdigest.com/robots-arent-stealing-mid-level-jobs-theyre-saving-them.md): Following reports that white collar workers are allegedly now under threat by AI, specialist recruitment firm, Robert Half, has argued that the right impleme..
- [Bank finance for cleaner energy grows, but still lags fossil fuels &#8211; report](https://assetdigest.com/bank-finance-for-cleaner-energy-grows-but-still-lags-fossil-fuels-report.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Banks gave 81 cents in financing support to low carbon energy supply for every dollar they provided to fossil fuels in 2021, a report showed o..
- [Wall St indexes mixed, Treasury yields tick up as higher rates loom](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-indexes-mixed-treasury-yields-tick-up-as-higher-rates-loom.md): By Lawrence Delevingne and Samuel Indyk (Reuters) – Wall Street indexes and global equities were mixed on Tuesday and bonds wrapped up a difficult month with ..
- [Cryptoverse: Bitcoin moves towards Satoshi&#8217;s payment dream](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-bitcoin-moves-towards-satoshis-payment-dream.md): By Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal (Reuters) – Satoshi Nakamoto would be proud. Adolescent bitcoin may finally be repaying its creator’s faith. The 1..
- [At the home of Zara, fast and slow fashion collide](https://assetdigest.com/at-the-home-of-zara-fast-and-slow-fashion-collide.md): By Corina Pons and Virginia Furness A CORUNA, Spain/LONDON (Reuters) – In Spain’s A Coruna, two contrasting fashion business models collide – pitching the..
- [Adecco sees signs of a hiring slowdown at start of 2023](https://assetdigest.com/adecco-sees-signs-of-a-hiring-slowdown-at-start-of-2023.md): By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -Adecco said its hiring activity had weakened modestly at the start of 2023 after the staffing company reported weaker-than-expe..
- [Germany home prices to sink nearly 6% this year &#8211; Reuters Poll](https://assetdigest.com/germany-home-prices-to-sink-nearly-6-this-year-reuters-poll.md): By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU (Reuters) – Home prices in Germany will fall more sharply this year and next than previously thought as higher interest rates damp..
- [Japan&#8217;s factory output posts biggest fall in 8 months on weak autos, chips sectors](https://assetdigest.com/japans-factory-output-posts-biggest-fall-in-8-months-on-weak-autos-chips-sectors.md): By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s factory output shrank at the fastest pace in eight months in January as declining overseas demand took a heavy t..
- [TD, other banks reach $1.35 billion settlements to end Stanford litigation](https://assetdigest.com/td-other-banks-reach-1-35-billion-settlements-to-end-stanford-litigation.md): By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Three banks agreed to pay $1.35 billion to resolve litigation by former Allen Stanford investors who accused them of contributing..
- [Snowboarding-British teenager Brookes becomes the youngest world champion](https://assetdigest.com/snowboarding-british-teenager-brookes-becomes-the-youngest-world-champion.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s Mia Brookes outclassed Olympic gold medallist Zoi Sadowski-Synnott to become the youngest snowboarding world champion on Monday, when ..
- [Essar creates new unit to drive $3.6 billion low-carbon plan in UK, India](https://assetdigest.com/essar-creates-new-unit-to-drive-3-6-billion-low-carbon-plan-in-uk-india.md): By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s Essar Group said on Monday it has created a new entity that will control its various businesses and drive $3.6 ..
- [SoftBank, Ant seek to sell Paytm stake via open market &#8211; ET](https://assetdigest.com/softbank-ant-seek-to-sell-paytm-stake-via-open-market-et.md): (Reuters) -China’s Ant Group and Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp are seeking to sell their stakes in Indian digital payments firm Paytm in the open market, the ..
- [Nokia changes iconic logo to signal strategy shift](https://assetdigest.com/nokia-changes-iconic-logo-to-signal-strategy-shift.md): By Supantha Mukherjee BARCELONA (Reuters) – Nokia announced plans on Sunday to change its brand identity for the first time in nearly 60 years, complete with ..
- [Satellite group SES expects further sales growth in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/satellite-group-ses-expects-further-sales-growth-in-2023.md): (Reuters) -Satellite firm SES on Monday forecast further revenue growth in 2023 supported by the commercial launch of a key satellites project later this year, ..
- [Dollar gains as higher-for-longer U.S. rate views drive currency markets](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-gains-as-higher-for-longer-u-s-rate-views-drive-currency-markets.md): By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar held firm near a seven-week peak on Monday, after a slew of strong U.S. economic data reinforced the view t..
- [Cisco works with Mercedes-Benz to create mobile office](https://assetdigest.com/cisco-works-with-mercedes-benz-to-create-mobile-office.md): By Supantha Mukherjee BARCELONA (Reuters) – Cisco is working with Mercedes Benz to add its Webex conferencing tools to the dashboard of vehicles arriving in d..
- [Big Tech &#8216;fair share&#8217; debate set to dominate Barcelona mobile meet](https://assetdigest.com/big-tech-fair-share-debate-set-to-dominate-barcelona-mobile-meet.md): By Supantha Mukherjee, Martin Coulter and Joan Faus BARCELONA (Reuters) -A clash between Big Tech and European Union telecoms firms over who will underwrite net..
- [South Korea&#8217;s BTS member j-hope begins process to join military](https://assetdigest.com/south-koreas-bts-member-j-hope-begins-process-to-join-military.md): By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -A second member of Korea’s BTS – the first K-pop band nominated for a Grammy – has begun the enlistment process for manda..
- [Airbus, Qantas close to first joint sustainable aviation fuel investment](https://assetdigest.com/airbus-qantas-close-to-first-joint-sustainable-aviation-fuel-investment.md): By Jamie Freed MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Airbus SE and Qantas Airways Ltd plan to announce the first investment from a $200 million fund to develop a sustainable ..
- [SpaceX set to launch next International Space Station crew for NASA](https://assetdigest.com/spacex-set-to-launch-next-international-space-station-crew-for-nasa.md): By Joe Skipper and Steve Gorman CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) – Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX was set to launch early on Monday the International Space..
- [Flu experts gather with H5N1 risk on the agenda](https://assetdigest.com/flu-experts-gather-with-h5n1-risk-on-the-agenda.md): By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) – The world’s leading experts on influenza met this week to discuss the threat posed to humans by a strain of H5N1 avian ..
- [German GDP contracted by 0.4% in the fourth quarter](https://assetdigest.com/german-gdp-contracted-by-0-4-in-the-fourth-quarter.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -The German economy contracted at the end of the year, as inflation and the energy crisis took their toll on household consumption and capital ..
- [Oil gains as Russian supply cuts temper concerns over rate hikes, high stocks](https://assetdigest.com/oil-gains-as-russian-supply-cuts-temper-concerns-over-rate-hikes-high-stocks.md): By Andrew Hayley BEIJING (Reuters) -Oil prices extended gains for a second session on Friday as the prospect of lower exports from Russia offset rising inventor..
- [IAG agrees to buy 80% stake in Air Europa for 400 million euros](https://assetdigest.com/iag-agrees-to-buy-80-stake-in-air-europa-for-400-million-euros.md): By Charlie Devereux MADRID (Reuters) -Iberia-owner International Airlines Group has agreed to pay 400 million euros ($423.84 million) to Spain’s Globalia for ..
- [Netflix cuts prices in some countries to boost subscriptions, shares drop](https://assetdigest.com/netflix-cuts-prices-in-some-countries-to-boost-subscriptions-shares-drop.md): (Reuters) -Netflix Inc said on Thursday it has cut prices of its subscription plans in some countries as the streaming giant looks to maintain subscriber growth..
- [New asset management Master’s course will prioritize applicants’ motivation over grades](https://assetdigest.com/new-asset-management-masters-course-will-prioritize-applicants-motivation-over-grades.md): NHH Norwegian School of Economics has launched a new “Internship in Asset Management” Master’s course in partnership with Finance Norway, the industry ..
- [AI-created images lose U.S. copyrights in test for new technology](https://assetdigest.com/ai-created-images-lose-u-s-copyrights-in-test-for-new-technology.md): By Blake Brittain (Reuters) -Images in a graphic novel that were created using the artificial-intelligence system Midjourney should not have been granted copyri..
- [Hikma accuses Amarin of suppressing generic versions of heart pill](https://assetdigest.com/hikma-accuses-amarin-of-suppressing-generic-versions-of-heart-pill.md): By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – Generic drugmaker Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc has sued Amarin Pharma Inc, accusing it of using illegal tactics to delay gener..
- [Three ways to tell if your client reporting is at the heart of your client servicing](https://assetdigest.com/three-ways-to-tell-if-your-client-reporting-is-at-the-heart-of-your-client-servicing.md): By Abbey Shasore, CEO, Factbook. Is your client reporting merely a ‘box’ at the end of the investment lifecycle that requires a tick for completion? O..
- [ITA Airways averts strike after wage increase accord with unions](https://assetdigest.com/ita-airways-averts-strike-after-wage-increase-accord-with-unions.md): ROME (Reuters) – Italian carrier ITA Airways reached a wage accord with unions on Wednesday, averting the threat of the first strike since it began flying in ..
- [Utilities call for more government funding and pilot projects to drive smart utility development – Wi-SUN Alliance survey](https://assetdigest.com/utilities-call-for-more-government-funding-and-pilot-projects-to-drive-smart-utility-development-wi-sun-alliance-survey.md): Senior professionals at utility companies are calling for more government funding to help drive smart utility development, according to a survey of 250 US ut..
- [New claims module by Fadata simplifies insurance claims processing on all levels](https://assetdigest.com/new-claims-module-by-fadata-simplifies-insurance-claims-processing-on-all-levels.md): Fadata, a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, unveils its new, cloud-ready, INSIS Claims Module. Continuing Fadata’..
- [UK economy&#8217;s unexpected bounce spurs more BoE rate hike talk](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economys-unexpected-bounce-spurs-more-boe-rate-hike-talk.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -Britain looks on course to sidestep a long recession after a survey showed a surprise return to growth by businesses this month,..
- [Lightware’s latest regional hubs, led by experienced AV experts Dominique Bonneau and Piotr Dębski, will serve France, Central Europe and all overseas French territories](https://assetdigest.com/lightwares-latest-regional-hubs-led-by-experienced-av-experts-dominique-bonneau-and-piotr-debski-will-serve-france-central-europe-and-all-overseas-french-territories.md): Lightware Visual Engineering, a leading manufacturer of matrix switchers, signal extenders and accessories for the professional AV market, has announced the ..
- [Cricket-England&#8217;s absence robs WTC final of &#8216;Bazball&#8217; buzz](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-englands-absence-robs-wtc-final-of-bazball-buzz.md): By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI (Reuters) – This year’s World Test Championship (WTC) final will again be a party without hosts, leaving England fans wishing..
- [(no title) - 13286](https://assetdigest.com/13286-2.md): Jaguar Land Rover opens three European self-driving tech hubs By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said on Tuesday it is opening..
- [Post-Brexit insurance reform clear before December, says BoE&#8217;s Woods](https://assetdigest.com/post-brexit-insurance-reform-clear-before-december-says-boes-woods.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England sought on Monday to allay fears among insurers that it was dragging its feet over a long-trailed and disputed..
- [Britain facing tomatoes shortage after overseas harvests disrupted](https://assetdigest.com/britain-facing-tomatoes-shortage-after-overseas-harvests-disrupted.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britons are facing a shortage of tomatoes after supermarket supplies, including at market leader Tesco and No. 2 Sainsbury’s, were impact..
- [Dollar edges down from six-week peak, Swedish crown jumps](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-edges-down-from-six-week-peak-swedish-crown-jumps.md): By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar edged lower on Monday but kept close to Friday’s six-week high, after a flurry of economic data reinforced mar..
- [Britain&#8217;s post-Brexit asset management revamp eyes liquidity, tokenisation](https://assetdigest.com/britains-post-brexit-asset-management-revamp-eyes-liquidity-tokenisation.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Britain set out plans on Monday for a post-Brexit review of its rules for the 11 trillion pound ($13.2 trillion) asset management..
- [Shares steady, dollar dips as US holiday lifts rates gloom](https://assetdigest.com/shares-steady-dollar-dips-as-us-holiday-lifts-rates-gloom.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -Global shares inched up on Monday as a U.S. holiday tempered volatility ahead of minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meetin..
- [Scottish finance minister Kate Forbes to run for country&#8217;s leadership](https://assetdigest.com/scottish-finance-minister-kate-forbes-to-run-for-countrys-leadership.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Scottish finance minister Kate Forbes said on Monday she would run in the leadership contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National P..
- [Analysis-To raise prices or not? Consumer goods makers weigh bets on buyer strength](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-to-raise-prices-or-not-consumer-goods-makers-weigh-bets-on-buyer-strength.md): By Jessica DiNapoli (Reuters) – Prices of everyday basics like Bounty paper towels and Cadbury chocolate may rise again this year while those of others like C..
- [Galois Capital flagship fund to close after FTX losses](https://assetdigest.com/galois-capital-flagship-fund-to-close-after-ftx-losses.md): By Nell Mackenzie and Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) -Galois Capital hedge fund founder Kevin Zhou said on Monday his flagship fund would close after “lo..
- [Ericsson to cut 1,400 jobs in Sweden](https://assetdigest.com/ericsson-to-cut-1400-jobs-in-sweden.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Telecoms gear maker Ericsson plans to cut about 1,400 jobs in Sweden as part of a broader plan to reduce costs globally, it said on Monday...
- [Turkey clears away rubble from earthquake, rescue efforts wind down](https://assetdigest.com/turkey-clears-away-rubble-from-earthquake-rescue-efforts-wind-down.md): By Henriette Chacar and Ali Kucukgocmen ANTAKYA, Turkey (Reuters) – Turkey stepped up work to clear away rubble from collapsed buildings on Monday, as rescue ..
- [Novartis names Firmenich CEO as chairman designate of Sandoz](https://assetdigest.com/novartis-names-firmenich-ceo-as-chairman-designate-of-sandoz.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Novartis on Monday announced the appointment of Gilbert Ghostine as chairman-designate of Sandoz, the generics unit Novartis wants to spin ..
- [Asia shares creep higher, wary on Fed and BOJ outlooks](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-creep-higher-wary-on-fed-and-boj-outlooks.md): By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares edged up on Monday as a U.S. holiday made for slow trading ahead of minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meetin..
- [Aussie supermarkets set to capitalise on high inflation, but softer demand ahead](https://assetdigest.com/aussie-supermarkets-set-to-capitalise-on-high-inflation-but-softer-demand-ahead.md): By Harshita Swaminathan (Reuters) – Australian supermarkets will reap bigger profits in fiscal 2023 half-year due to decades-high inflation and increased savi..
- [Dollar buoyant as robust U.S. data keep Fed hawks in control](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-buoyant-as-robust-u-s-data-keep-fed-hawks-in-control.md): By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar was on the front foot on Monday, supported by a strong run of economic data out of the United States that traders ..
- [Shares fall with oil prices amid concerns about U.S. Fed rate hikes](https://assetdigest.com/shares-fall-with-oil-prices-amid-concerns-about-u-s-fed-rate-hikes.md): By Sinéad Carew NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stock markets around the globe fell on Friday and oil prices settled lower after U.S. economic data prompted bets that t..
- [Hawkish ECB comments push up rate-hike expectations](https://assetdigest.com/hawkish-ecb-comments-push-up-rate-hike-expectations.md): By Leigh Thomas and Francesco Canepa PARIS/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – European Central Bank interest rates still have some way to rise, two influential policymaker..
- [Exclusive-Microsoft&#8217;s Bing plans AI ads in early pitch to advertisers](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-microsofts-bing-plans-ai-ads-in-early-pitch-to-advertisers.md): By Sheila Dang (Reuters) – Microsoft has started discussing with ad agencies how it plans to make money from its revamped Bing search engine powered by genera..
- [G20 watchdog homes in on decentralised finance after FTX crash](https://assetdigest.com/g20-watchdog-homes-in-on-decentralised-finance-after-ftx-crash.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The G20’s Financial Stability Board (FSB) said on Thursday it would take steps to tackle “vulnerabilities” and data gaps..
- [Mercedes-Benz to buy back up to 4 billion euros in shares by 2025](https://assetdigest.com/mercedes-benz-to-buy-back-up-to-4-billion-euros-in-shares-by-2025.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Mercedes Benz said on Thursday it plans to buy back up to 4 billion euros ($4.28 billion) of its shares over two years from March 2023, in a m..
- [Gucci banks on private &#8216;salons&#8217; for the ultra-rich to revive sales](https://assetdigest.com/gucci-banks-on-private-salons-for-the-ultra-rich-to-revive-sales.md): By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) – Gucci is banking on new ultra-high-end “salons” offering merchandise priced at up to $3 million to help narrow a widen..
- [Ubisoft vows to get back to operating margin above 20% in medium term](https://assetdigest.com/ubisoft-vows-to-get-back-to-operating-margin-above-20-in-medium-term.md): By Enrico Sciacovelli (Reuters) -French video game producer Ubisoft said it would reach operating margin above 20% in the medium term, as it aims to shift its f..
- [Dollar advances as strong U.S. data backs higher rates backdrop](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-advances-as-strong-u-s-data-backs-higher-rates-backdrop.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Laura Matthews NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar held gains against a basket of currencies on Thursday, bolstered by strong..
- [Uniper sells UAE marine fuels refinery to consortium including Montfort](https://assetdigest.com/uniper-sells-uae-marine-fuels-refinery-to-consortium-including-montfort.md): FRANKFURT/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -German utility Uniper has agreed to sell its oil refinery in the United Arab Emirates to a consortium of Montfort and the private..
- [Amazon grants 1.5 million euros to Dutch seaweed farm project](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-grants-1-5-million-euros-to-dutch-seaweed-farm-project.md): AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Amazon.com has granted 1.5 million euros ($1.6 million) to a Dutch project testing the viability of commercially growing seaweed in betw..
- [Aldi UK to recruit 6,000 after strong Christmas trading](https://assetdigest.com/aldi-uk-to-recruit-6000-after-strong-christmas-trading.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British arm of German discounter Aldi said on Thursday it was looking to hire more than 6,000 workers, continuing its expansion plans a..
- [Holcim to acquire European roofs manufacturer FDT Flachdach Technologie](https://assetdigest.com/holcim-to-acquire-european-roofs-manufacturer-fdt-flachdach-technologie.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Switzerland’s Holcim is to acquire thermoplastic roofs manufacturer FDT Flachdach Technologie GmbH, the world’s biggest cement maker sa..
- [Cisco forecast raise allays tech spending fears, lifts shares](https://assetdigest.com/cisco-forecast-raise-allays-tech-spending-fears-lifts-shares.md): By Yuvraj Malik (Reuters) -Cisco Systems Inc on Wednesday raised its full-year earnings forecast and delivered strong second-quarter results, indicating that sp..
- [Shopify&#8217;s revenue forecast fails to impress, shares fall](https://assetdigest.com/shopifys-revenue-forecast-fails-to-impress-shares-fall.md): By Nivedita Balu (Reuters) -Shopify Inc on Wednesday forecast slowing revenue growth for the current quarter despite price hikes and new product launches, signa..
- [Dollar rises to six-week peak as strong U.S. retail sales bolster higher-rates scenario](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-rises-to-six-week-peak-as-strong-u-s-retail-sales-bolster-higher-rates-scenario.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Laura Matthews NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar climbed to a six-week peak against a currency basket after the release of hotte..
- [Gaming executive and insights expert Emmi Kuusikko appointed to GameHouse executive leadership team to drive player-first vision around female gamers Kuusikko to deliver 2023 “Me Time-Game Time” strategy](https://assetdigest.com/gaming-executive-and-insights-expert-emmi-kuusikko-appointed-to-gamehouse-executive-leadership-team-to-drive-player-first-vision-around-female-gamers-kuusikko-to-deliver-2023-me-time-game-tim.md): Gaming Executive and Insights Expert Emmi Kuusikko Appointed to GameHouse Executive Leadership Team to Drive Player-First Vision around Female Gamers Kuusikk..
- [Slowdown in UK inflation eases pressure on Bank of England](https://assetdigest.com/slowdown-in-uk-inflation-eases-pressure-on-bank-of-england.md): By Andy Bruce and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – British inflation fell by more than expected in January and there were signs of cooling price pressure ..
- [An effective strategy for performance sensitive trading](https://assetdigest.com/an-effective-strategy-for-performance-sensitive-trading.md): In an uncertain economy, traders are looking for the most cost-effective ways to enter new markets. In this article, Jeff Mezger, Vice President of Product M..
- [New check point horizon XDR/XPR: A collaborative solution for preventing cyber threats on all fronts](https://assetdigest.com/new-check-point-horizon-xdr-xpr-a-collaborative-solution-for-preventing-cyber-threats-on-all-fronts.md): Check Point Software elevates cybersecurity with a focus on proactive prevention using intelligent correlation of data, stopping cyberattacks from spreading ..
- [Check point software releases its 2023 security report highlighting rise in cyberattacks and disruptive malware ](https://assetdigest.com/check-point-software-releases-its-2023-security-report-highlighting-rise-in-cyberattacks-and-disruptive-malware.md): Geo-political conflict triggers increase in cyberattacks and the rise of ‘disruption and destruction’ malware Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Inte..
- [Check point software awards SMB distribution agreement to e92plus](https://assetdigest.com/check-point-software-awards-smb-distribution-agreement-to-e92plus.md): Check Point has solidified its relationship with cybersecurity Value Added Distributor (VAD) e92plus as demand for its SMB portfolio continues to grow ..
- [Dollar hits six-week high vs yen, rallies from two-week low after U.S. inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-hits-six-week-high-vs-yen-rallies-from-two-week-low-after-u-s-inflation-data.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar rose to a six-week high against the yen and climbed from a roughly two-week low against a basket o..
- [Sterling gains after strong jobs data add to pressure on BOE](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-gains-after-strong-jobs-data-add-to-pressure-on-boe.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The pound rose against the dollar and euro on Tuesday after data showed British wages rose quicker than expected in the last three months o..
- [TUI sees strong summer bookings as travel recovery gains momentum](https://assetdigest.com/tui-sees-strong-summer-bookings-as-travel-recovery-gains-momentum.md): By Joanna Plucinska LONDON (Reuters) -Holiday group TUI said on Tuesday it was seeing encouraging booking trends for summer and next winter as customers return ..
- [London&#8217;s FTSE 100 hits fresh record high as telecoms surge](https://assetdigest.com/londons-ftse-100-hits-fresh-record-high-as-telecoms-surge.md): By Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) – UK’s FTSE 100 rose to a record high on Tuesday as telecom stocks gained after Liberty Global bought a stake in Vodafone, whi..
- [Citi halted financing for Trafigura&#8217;s nickel deals in October &#8211; Bloomberg](https://assetdigest.com/citi-halted-financing-for-trafiguras-nickel-deals-in-october-bloomberg.md): (Reuters) -Citigroup Inc stopped financing nickel deals for commodity trader Trafigura with companies linked to Indian businessman Prateek Gupta on Oct. 27, Blo..
- [Coca-Cola HBC&#8217;s annual profit beats, warns of price increases](https://assetdigest.com/coca-cola-hbcs-annual-profit-beats-warns-of-price-increases.md): By Radhika Anilkumar (Reuters) -Coca-Cola HBC AG on Tuesday reported better-than-expected full-year operating profit and said it will increase prices this year ..
- [Nano One Awarded $10 million from Sustainable Development Technology Canada](https://assetdigest.com/nano-one-awarded-10-million-from-sustainable-development-technology-canada.md): Vancouver, Canada (TSX: NANO) (OTC: NNOMF) (Frankfurt: LBMB) $10 million in non-dilutive support from SDTC helps: Nano One® Materials Corp. (“Nano On..
- [Oil prices dip on U.S. crude reserve release, inflation pressure](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-dip-on-u-s-crude-reserve-release-inflation-pressure.md): By Shadia Nasralla LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices dipped on Tuesday after the U.S. government said it would release more crude from its Strategic Petroleum Reserv..
- [Cryptoverse: Punk apes and a resurrection of NFTs](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-punk-apes-and-a-resurrection-of-nfts.md): By Medha Singh (Reuters) – It’s alive! The NFT market is twitching out of its torpor, defying reports of its demise. Total NFT sales on the ethereum blockch..
- [Marketmind: Don&#8217;t break my heart](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-dont-break-my-heart.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Anshuman Daga Today’s inflation numbers from the world’s biggest economy on Valentine’s Day wi..
- [IKEA stores owner Ingka says campaigns help boost store visits and sales](https://assetdigest.com/ikea-stores-owner-ingka-says-campaigns-help-boost-store-visits-and-sales.md): By Anna Ringstrom and Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Price cuts at IKEA as well as promotional campaigns which the budget furniture giant normally doesn..
- [Liberty Global takes 5% &#8216;opportunistic&#8217; stake in Vodafone](https://assetdigest.com/liberty-global-takes-5-opportunistic-stake-in-vodafone.md): By Muvija M and Tiyashi Datta LONDON (Reuters) -U.S.-listed Liberty Global disclosed a near-5% stake in British telecom group Vodafone on Monday, saying its lar..
- [Delivery Hero ramps up interest payments to raise 1 billion euro convertible bond](https://assetdigest.com/delivery-hero-ramps-up-interest-payments-to-raise-1-billion-euro-convertible-bond.md): By Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro (Reuters) – Germany’s Delivery Hero is offering investors significantly higher interest payments than it has done historically to ra..
- [Saipem shares drop, group says cannot explain why](https://assetdigest.com/saipem-shares-drop-group-says-cannot-explain-why.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Saipem does not have any information explaining Monday’s share movements, a spokesman for the Italian energy contractor said, after the st..
- [Love in a time of inflation: how much will Valentine&#8217;s Day set you back?](https://assetdigest.com/love-in-a-time-of-inflation-how-much-will-valentines-day-set-you-back.md): By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) -This Valentine’s Day is set to look different after a year of record food inflation that has sent up prices of everything fro..
- [Europe&#8217;s spend on energy crisis nears 800 billion euros](https://assetdigest.com/europes-spend-on-energy-crisis-nears-800-billion-euros.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European countries’ bill to shield households and companies from soaring energy costs has climbed to nearly 800 billion ..
- [Sterling edges lower ahead of key data](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-edges-lower-ahead-of-key-data.md): (Reuters) – Sterling edged lower on Monday at the start of a data-heavy week in which investors will scan inflation prints from the UK and the U.S. to make be..
- [A crane, for God&#8217;s sake&#8217;: Inside the struggles of Turkey&#8217;s earthquake response](https://assetdigest.com/a-crane-for-gods-sake-inside-the-struggles-of-turkeys-earthquake-response.md): ANTAKYA/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Kevser said she could hear her two sons trapped beneath the rubble of their collapsed apartment building in the Turkish city of A..
- [France leans on retailers to help consumers cope with food prices](https://assetdigest.com/france-leans-on-retailers-to-help-consumers-cope-with-food-prices.md): By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) -France’s finance minister urged food retailers on Monday to do more to help consumers cope with high prices, as the gove..
- [Orpea shares jump on Q4 revenue and cash boost](https://assetdigest.com/orpea-shares-jump-on-q4-revenue-and-cash-boost.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Shares in scandal-hit French care homes group Orpea surged on Monday after the company posted a nearly 8% rise in fourth-quarter revenue and..
- [Be &#8216;really, really careful&#8217; on inflation &#8211; Bank of England&#8217;s Haskel](https://assetdigest.com/be-really-really-careful-on-inflation-bank-of-englands-haskel.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Bank of England interest rate-setter Jonathan Haskel said the BoE should be “really, really careful” about the risk of high inflation b..
- [German economy expected to grow modestly in 2023 &#8211; European Commission](https://assetdigest.com/german-economy-expected-to-grow-modestly-in-2023-european-commission.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – The German economy will grow slightly this year, the European Commission said Monday, revising upwards its previous forecast for a 0.6% con..
- [Nissan, Renault to invest $600 million to make 6 new models in India](https://assetdigest.com/nissan-renault-to-invest-600-million-to-make-6-new-models-in-india.md): TOKYO (Reuters) -Nissan Motor Co and Renault SA said on Monday they would invest $600 million to make six new models in India, one of three markets in which the..
- [Oil falls on demand worry as Fed &#8216;make or break moment&#8217; approaches](https://assetdigest.com/oil-falls-on-demand-worry-as-fed-make-or-break-moment-approaches.md): By Florence Tan and Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices eased around 1% on Monday after rising in the previous session, as investors focused on short-ter..
- [Shares steady, dollar gains ahead of U.S. inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/shares-steady-dollar-gains-ahead-of-u-s-inflation-data.md): By Wayne Cole and Amanda Cooper LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Global shares steadied, while the dollar rose on Monday, ahead of U.S. inflation data that could def..
- [UK firms plan biggest pay rises since 2012 to fill staff gaps](https://assetdigest.com/uk-firms-plan-biggest-pay-rises-since-2012-to-fill-staff-gaps.md): By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British employers expect to raise wages for their staff by the most in at least 11 years but the 5% pay deals for workers ..
- [Cyprus politician Christodoulides wins presidential vote](https://assetdigest.com/cyprus-politician-christodoulides-wins-presidential-vote.md): By Michele Kambas NICOSIA (Reuters) – Former Cypriot foreign minister Nikos Christodoulides was elected president on Sunday in a runoff vote, promising a unit..
- [Charles&#8217;s coronation emblem revealed, showing British king&#8217;s love of nature](https://assetdigest.com/charless-coronation-emblem-revealed-showing-british-kings-love-of-nature.md): The official emblem in English language of the coronation of Britain’s King Charles created by designer Jony Ive is unveiled by Buckingham Palace, London, Bri..
- [Japanese yen gains as Ueda set to be named next BOJ governor](https://assetdigest.com/japanese-yen-gains-as-ueda-set-to-be-named-next-boj-governor.md): (Adds comment, U.S. data, NEW YORK dateline, byline, FX table, bullets, updates prices) By Samuel Indyk and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) ..
- [VW to speed up electric shift in five-year plan](https://assetdigest.com/vw-to-speed-up-electric-shift-in-five-year-plan.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Volkswagen will speed up its shift to electric cars and revamp its software strategy in a five-year investment plan presented by management to..
- [Yen trims gains as possible next BOJ governor says current policy appropriate](https://assetdigest.com/yen-trims-gains-as-possible-next-boj-governor-says-current-policy-appropriate.md): By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) – The yen strengthened on Friday, before trimming some of its gains, after Kazuo Ueda, the figure reportedly tapped as the ne..
- [First Abu Dhabi Bank reiterates not eyeing offer for Standard Chartered](https://assetdigest.com/first-abu-dhabi-bank-reiterates-not-eyeing-offer-for-standard-chartered.md): SINGAPORE (Reuters) – First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the United Arab Emirates’ biggest lender, said on Friday it was not currently evaluating an offer for Brit..
- [PayPal&#8217;s spending warning casts pall over upbeat forecast](https://assetdigest.com/paypals-spending-warning-casts-pall-over-upbeat-forecast.md): By Manya Saini and Jaiveer Shekhawat (Reuters) – PayPal Holdings Inc forecast full-year profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday but warned of pressure ..
- [Britain boosts aid for Syria, Turkey after earthquakes](https://assetdigest.com/britain-boosts-aid-for-syria-turkey-after-earthquakes.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain is committing additional funding – at least 3 million pounds ($3.65 million) – to support search and rescue operations and emer..
- [Algeria regains spot as Spain&#8217;s top natural gas source -Enagas](https://assetdigest.com/algeria-regains-spot-as-spains-top-natural-gas-source-enagas.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Algeria regained its place as Spain’s main supplier of natural gas in January, providing a quarter of monthly demand, gas grid operator E..
- [Jewellery maker Pandora to expand lab-made diamond range](https://assetdigest.com/jewellery-maker-pandora-to-expand-lab-made-diamond-range.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Danish jewellery maker Pandora plans to expand its lab-made diamonds product range after customers said they liked the conce..
- [Oil falls as earthquake impact on crude eases, rate hike fears rise](https://assetdigest.com/oil-falls-as-earthquake-impact-on-crude-eases-rate-hike-fears-rise.md): By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) -Crude prices eased on Thursday as oil infrastructure appeared to have escaped serious damage from the earthquake that devas..
- [Bank of England officials split over future path for rates](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-officials-split-over-future-path-for-rates.md): By David Milliken and Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England policymakers disagreed on Thursday about where interest rates need to go to tame inflation, w..
- [Euronext delays commitment of traders report until further notice](https://assetdigest.com/euronext-delays-commitment-of-traders-report-until-further-notice.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Euronext said its commodities commitment of traders report, which it had delayed on Wednesday until Feb. 10 at the latest due to technical i..
- [Oil prices steady after U.S. stockpile swell](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-steady-after-u-s-stockpile-swell.md): By Shadia Nasralla LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices were steady on Thursday, as optimism over recovering Chinese demand was offset by U.S. oil inventories hittin..
- [First Abu Dhabi Bank could renew $35 billion offer for StanChart -Bloomberg News](https://assetdigest.com/first-abu-dhabi-bank-could-renew-35-billion-offer-for-stanchart-bloomberg-news.md): By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) – First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the United Arab Emirates’ biggest lender, could renew a potential offer for Britain’s Sta..
- [S&#038;P warns of possible economic blow, hit to Japan Inc from BOJ rate hike](https://assetdigest.com/sp-warns-of-possible-economic-blow-hit-to-japan-inc-from-boj-rate-hike.md): By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – A future Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike could affect the country’s sovereign debt rating if firms struggle to abso..
- [France&#8217;s Macron awards Legion of Honour to Ukraine&#8217;s Zelenskiy](https://assetdigest.com/frances-macron-awards-legion-of-honour-to-ukraines-zelenskiy.md): PARIS (Reuters) – President Emmanuel Macron has bestowed the Legion of Honour on Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Paris. It is the hig..
- [Bayer hits 8-month high as investors welcome CEO change](https://assetdigest.com/bayer-hits-8-month-high-as-investors-welcome-ceo-change.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Bayer shares rose as much as 5% in early Thursday trading to an eight month high, adding to gains from the day before when the German drugs to..
- [Big Oil doubles profits in blockbuster 2022](https://assetdigest.com/big-oil-doubles-profits-in-blockbuster-2022.md): By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) – Big Oil more than doubled its profits in 2022 to $219 billion, smashing previous records in a year of volatile energy prices ..
- [Italy inflation-adjusted retail sales fell in 2022](https://assetdigest.com/italy-inflation-adjusted-retail-sales-fell-in-2022.md): ROME (Reuters) -Italian retail sales increased in value terms but decreased in volume in 2022 compared to the previous year, with consumers suffering from high ..
- [European shares hit nine month high, dollar wobbles after Powell remarks](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-hit-nine-month-high-dollar-wobbles-after-powell-remarks.md): By Alun John LONDON (Reuters) – Global shares jumped and most currencies rose against the dollar on Wednesday as investors discerned a dovish tone in comments..
- [Italy&#8217;s MPS sees &#8216;safe habour&#8217; ahead after strong quarter](https://assetdigest.com/italys-mps-sees-safe-habour-ahead-after-strong-quarter.md): By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) -Italian state-owned bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) on Wednesday joined peers in solidly beating profit forecasts, thanks ..
- [Michael Kors owner Capri cuts forecasts as demand slows, shares plunge 20%](https://assetdigest.com/michael-kors-owner-capri-cuts-forecasts-as-demand-slows-shares-plunge-20.md): (Reuters) -Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings Ltd cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, hurt by a slowdown in demand for its luxury handbags and apparel i..
- [Russian threat to Baltic security rising &#8211; Estonian intelligence report](https://assetdigest.com/russian-threat-to-baltic-security-rising-estonian-intelligence-report.md): By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS (Reuters) – Estonia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said it believed Russia still had the strength to exert “credible military pre..
- [Activision aims to help UK regulator &#8216;better understand our industry&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/activision-aims-to-help-uk-regulator-better-understand-our-industry.md): LONDON (Reuters) – “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard said on Wednesday it hoped it could help Britain’s competition regulator better understand t..
- [Stocks, dollar pause ahead of Powell, Biden speeches](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-dollar-pause-ahead-of-powell-biden-speeches.md): By Herbert Lash and Marc Jones NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – A gauge of global equities edged lower and the dollar inched up on Tuesday as markets awaited word ..
- [BP makes record profit in 2022, slows shift from oil](https://assetdigest.com/bp-makes-record-profit-in-2022-slows-shift-from-oil.md): By Ron Bousso and Shadia Nasralla LONDON (Reuters) – BP reported on Tuesday a record profit of $28 billion for 2022 and hiked its dividend, but infuriated cli..
- [Scamp &#038; Dude&#8217;s super scarf mission](https://assetdigest.com/scamp-dudes-super-scarf-mission.md): Scamp & Dude’s mission to donate a Super Scarf to every woman in the UK going through chemotherapy this year. Scamp & Dude has been wrapping women in superpow..
- [Young lives vs cancer supports Alfie through his journey](https://assetdigest.com/young-lives-vs-cancer-supports-alfie-through-his-journey.md): National Ventilation is supporting World Cancer Day on 4 February and thanking Young Lives vs Cancer for the support the charity has given Alfie Bills throughou..
- [Cryptoverse: Is bitcoin out of the woods? Consider the options](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-is-bitcoin-out-of-the-woods-consider-the-options.md): By Medha Singh, Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Vidya Ranganathan (Reuters) – Have bitcoin and ether finally turned a corner? It’s looking that way, if crypto op..
- [EU considers ban on &#8216;forever chemicals&#8217;, urges search for alternatives](https://assetdigest.com/eu-considers-ban-on-forever-chemicals-urges-search-for-alternatives.md): (Reuters) – The European Union on Tuesday started to consider a proposal to ban widely used substances known as PFAS or “forever chemicals” in what could ..
- [FTSE 100 inches towards recent highs as BP shines](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-inches-towards-recent-highs-as-bp-shines.md): By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) – UK’s FTSE 100 rose on Tuesday as bumper earnings from oil giant BP and a rally in energy stocks helped counter investor worrie..
- [UK house prices stabilise after four-month fall, Halifax says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-house-prices-stabilise-after-four-month-fall-halifax-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British house prices were unchanged in January after falling in month-on-month terms in each of the previous four months as borrowing costs..
- [Allure of Japan&#8217;s powder snow a growing danger as more tourists ski backcountry](https://assetdigest.com/allure-of-japans-powder-snow-a-growing-danger-as-more-tourists-ski-backcountry.md): By Mariko Katsumura and Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) – The popularity of Japan’s crisp powder snow among foreign skiers, surging back into the country, is lu..
- [ChatGPT mania pumps up Chinese AI technology stocks](https://assetdigest.com/chatgpt-mania-pumps-up-chinese-ai-technology-stocks.md): SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese artificial intelligence stocks are the latest rage in mainland markets as the global frenzy around the Microsoft-backed ChatGPT c..
- [Marketmind: Rates start to bite](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-rates-start-to-bite.md): By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever. Asian stocks on Tuesday come off the back of their worst day since..
- [From boom to bottom and now big change: Renault and Nissan reshape alliance](https://assetdigest.com/from-boom-to-bottom-and-now-big-change-renault-and-nissan-reshape-alliance.md): PARIS/TOKYO (Reuters) – French carmaker Renault and its Japanese partner Nissan announced a deal on Monday to redesign their decades-long alliance aimed at ea..
- [UK stocks slip as rate hike worries grip investors](https://assetdigest.com/uk-stocks-slip-as-rate-hike-worries-grip-investors.md): By Sruthi Shankar and Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) – The UK’s FTSE 100 closed lower on Monday, as upbeat U.S. economic data last week sparked fears of further..
- [Global shares slide, dollar gains as rates rise on strong data](https://assetdigest.com/global-shares-slide-dollar-gains-as-rates-rise-on-strong-data.md): By Herbert Lash and Amanda Cooper WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Global equity markets slid and the dollar firmed on Monday after data showing a resilient U.S. jobs m..
- [Bank of England&#8217;s Mann doubles down on backing for rate hikes](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-englands-mann-doubles-down-on-backing-for-rate-hikes.md): By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Bank of England rate-setter Catherine Mann on Monday backed further increases in interest rates and warned that pausin..
- [UK new car sales rise in January, full-year sales to top last year &#8211; SMMT](https://assetdigest.com/uk-new-car-sales-rise-in-january-full-year-sales-to-top-last-year-smmt.md): (Reuters) – New car registrations in the United Kingdom rose for the sixth straight month, recording a 14.7% annual rise in January due to robust sales of ele..
- [UK watchdog warns crypto firms to prepare for advertising rule change](https://assetdigest.com/uk-watchdog-warns-crypto-firms-to-prepare-for-advertising-rule-change.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s financial watchdog warned crypto businesses on Monday to get ready for a rule change on advertising later in the year, warning tha..
- [How to make money as a college student](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-make-money-as-a-college-student.md): There are many things to consider when you are a college student. One of them is making money. If you’re able to earn money during your college years, you can..
- [U.S. job growth powers ahead; unemployment rate at 3.4%](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-job-growth-powers-ahead-unemployment-rate-at-3-4.md): By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth accelerated sharply in January while the unemployment rate hit a more than 53-1/2-year low of 3.4%, p..
- [Euro zone inflation seen just above ECB&#8217;s target in 2025, poll shows](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-inflation-seen-just-above-ecbs-target-in-2025-poll-shows.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation is set to decline to 2.1% in 2025, just a shade above the European Central Bank’s target, an ECB poll of economist..
- [Kering recruits Estee Lauder exec for push into cosmetics](https://assetdigest.com/kering-recruits-estee-lauder-exec-for-push-into-cosmetics.md): PARIS (Reuters) – French luxury goods group Kering said Friday it was entering the cosmetics business, with the announcement that it has recruited seasoned Es..
- [Lockmaker Assa Abloy boosts dividend, but wary on outlook](https://assetdigest.com/lockmaker-assa-abloy-boosts-dividend-but-wary-on-outlook.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Assa Abloy, the world’s biggest lockmaker, raised its dividend more than expected as it met quarterly profit forecasts on Friday, signall..
- [TomTom raises 2023 revenue outlook as automotive drives Q4 beat](https://assetdigest.com/tomtom-raises-2023-revenue-outlook-as-automotive-drives-q4-beat.md): By Federica Mileo (Reuters) -Dutch navigation and digital mapping company TomTom raised its 2023 revenue forecast on Friday, after posting better-than-expected ..
- [France seeks strategy as nuclear waste site risks saturation point](https://assetdigest.com/france-seeks-strategy-as-nuclear-waste-site-risks-saturation-point.md): By Benjamin Mallet LA HAGUE, France (Reuters) – At a nuclear waste site in Normandy, robotic arms guided by technicians behind a protective shield manoeuvre a..
- [Tech earnings hit pause button on market rally](https://assetdigest.com/tech-earnings-hit-pause-button-on-market-rally.md): By Caroline Valetkevitch and Herbert Lash (Reuters) – Big Tech led U.S. markets on a sharp rebound to kick off 2023. The message from their earnings on Thursd..
- [Billionaire Cohen builds stake in Nordstrom, urges board shakeup](https://assetdigest.com/billionaire-cohen-builds-stake-in-nordstrom-urges-board-shakeup.md): By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK (Reuters) -Billionaire investor Ryan Cohen is building a large stake in Nordstrom Inc and plans to push the upscale retailer to ..
- [Ford posts lower profit, issues downbeat outlook; shares drop](https://assetdigest.com/ford-posts-lower-profit-issues-downbeat-outlook-shares-drop.md): By Joseph White and Paul Lienert DETROIT (Reuters) -Ford Motor Co on Thursday said quarterly profits fell and the automaker predicted a difficult year ahead, se..
- [Oil slumps on economic data, stronger U.S. dollar](https://assetdigest.com/oil-slumps-on-economic-data-stronger-u-s-dollar.md): By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices settled lower on Thursday as U.S. industrial-linked factory orders dipped, while the dollar strengthened, making..
- [Apple&#8217;s weak iPhone sales drive first profit miss since 2016](https://assetdigest.com/apples-weak-iphone-sales-drive-first-profit-miss-since-2016.md): By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Apple Inc on Thursday reported sales and profits that missed Wall Street expectations driven by weak iPhone sales after COVID lo..
- [Central banks hike rates again, but a pause is coming](https://assetdigest.com/central-banks-hike-rates-again-but-a-pause-is-coming.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Major central banks are steadily moving closer to a pause in their aggressive interest rate hiking campaigns. The U.S. Federal Reserve has ..
- [Fed rates up, BoE up, ECB up, stocks up](https://assetdigest.com/fed-rates-up-boe-up-ecb-up-stocks-up.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Higher stock markets showed the bulls were still firmly in charge on Thursday as the European Central Bank and Bank of Englan..
- [Roche flags 2023 earnings decline on slump in COVID products](https://assetdigest.com/roche-flags-2023-earnings-decline-on-slump-in-covid-products.md): By Ludwig Burger BASEL (Reuters) – Roche warned of a decline in 2023 earnings, as revenue growth from new drugs, including its haemophilia treatment and multi..
- [Julius Baer 2022 profits fall as it hits business cycle targets](https://assetdigest.com/julius-baer-2022-profits-fall-as-it-hits-business-cycle-targets.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Julius Baer on Thursday said net profit fell 12% in 2022 in a tough market environment, as the Swiss bank said it closed its 2020-22 busine..
- [Exclusive: Volvo readies EV blitz in biggest product revamp under Geely](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-volvo-readies-ev-blitz-in-biggest-product-revamp-under-geely.md): By Norihiko Shirouzu (Reuters) – Volvo Cars is gearing up for an electric blitz to convert all its mainstay models – three SUVs and two sedans – into elec..
- [Dollar falls to nine-month low as Powell notes progress in disinflation](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-falls-to-nine-month-low-as-powell-notes-progress-in-disinflation.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar extended losses on Wednesday and fell to a nine-month low against a basket of currencies after Federal Reser..
- [Investors go back to basics with simpler self-driving vehicles](https://assetdigest.com/investors-go-back-to-basics-with-simpler-self-driving-vehicles.md): By Nick Carey and Paul Lienert COVENTRY, England (Reuters) – Developing fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) that can go everywhere has proven harder and more expe..
- [UK shop price inflation hits record 8% in January: BRC](https://assetdigest.com/uk-shop-price-inflation-hits-record-8-in-january-brc-2.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Prices in British shops in January were 8.0% higher than a year before, the biggest annual increase since at least 2006 w..
- [UK and EU reach post-Brexit customs deal for N.Ireland-The Times](https://assetdigest.com/uk-and-eu-reach-post-brexit-customs-deal-for-n-ireland-the-times.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain and the European Union have struck a customs deal that could help end post-Brexit wrangling over Northern Ireland, The Times newspaper..
- [Asia&#8217;s factory activity contracts despite China&#8217;s COVID reopening](https://assetdigest.com/asias-factory-activity-contracts-despite-chinas-covid-reopening.md): By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Asia’s factory activity contracted in January as the boost from China’s COVID reopening had yet to offset headwinds from..
- [UK shop price inflation hits record 8% in January: BRC](https://assetdigest.com/uk-shop-price-inflation-hits-record-8-in-january-brc.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Prices in British shops in January were 8.0% higher than a year before, the biggest annual increase since at least 2006 w..
- [Wage data dents dollar recovery before Fed rate decision](https://assetdigest.com/wage-data-dents-dollar-recovery-before-fed-rate-decision.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar fell on Tuesday, giving up earlier gains, after data showed U.S. labor costs increased less than expected in..
- [56% of Bristol workers looking for a new job: cost of living crisis fuelling career moves](https://assetdigest.com/56-of-bristol-workers-looking-for-a-new-job-cost-of-living-crisis-fuelling-career-moves.md): Employers’ woes set to continue with talent exodus on the cards Over half of workers in Bristol are seeking a new job, with more money and benefits cited as t..
- [UCL Global Business School for Health offers exec ed course on health policy and practice](https://assetdigest.com/ucl-global-business-school-for-health-offers-exec-ed-course-on-health-policy-and-practice.md): UCL Global Business School for Health (GBSH), the world’s first business school dedicated to health, will be launching an exciting new Executive Education co..
- [Dutch telecom KPN locks in 2023 targets helped by cost controls](https://assetdigest.com/dutch-telecom-kpn-locks-in-2023-targets-helped-by-cost-controls.md): (Reuters) -Dutch telecoms company KPN NV aims to slightly improve its core profit this year, it confirmed on Tuesday, supported by cost savings that should also..
- [Athletics-Farah returns for London Marathon before likely 2023 retirement](https://assetdigest.com/athletics-farah-returns-for-london-marathon-before-likely-2023-retirement.md): (Reuters) -Britain’s four-times Olympic champion Mo Farah said on Tuesday he expects 2023 to be the final year of his career, after confirming he will give hi..
- [Philips to cut 13% of jobs in safety and profitability drive](https://assetdigest.com/philips-to-cut-13-of-jobs-in-safety-and-profitability-drive.md): By Bart H. Meijer AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Dutch health technology company Philips will scrap another 6,000 jobs worldwide as it tries to restore its profitability ..
- [50 Leaders of change rise to the challenges of transformation](https://assetdigest.com/50-leaders-of-change-rise-to-the-challenges-of-transformation.md): The economy of the future will be different from what we are used to. It will be a world where technology is a necessity and not just a luxury, where the con..
- [IT dominated hiring within financial services last year: could layoffs reverse this trend in 2023?](https://assetdigest.com/it-dominated-hiring-within-financial-services-last-year-could-layoffs-reverse-this-trend-in-2023.md): Professional recruitment within the financial services arena in England & Wales ended last year on a high, with over 100,000 jobs advertised across the diffe..
- [Nissan and Renault agree to overhaul alliance, this time as equals](https://assetdigest.com/nissan-and-renault-agree-to-overhaul-alliance-this-time-as-equals.md): By Maki Shiraki and Gilles Guillaume TOKYO/PARIS (Reuters) -Nissan Motor Co and Renault SA agreed on Monday to a sweeping remake of their two-decade-old automak..
- [EU recovers appetite for trade in green industry push](https://assetdigest.com/eu-recovers-appetite-for-trade-in-green-industry-push.md): By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union is aiming to enact up to five trade deals in record time to ensure its future as a clean tech lea..
- [Euro zone economic sentiment rises in January to seven-month high](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-economic-sentiment-rises-in-january-to-seven-month-high.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Euro zone economic sentiment rose to a seven-month high in January on more optimism across all sectors except construction, with inflation e..
- [Shares and bonds nervy as rate-hike week looms](https://assetdigest.com/shares-and-bonds-nervy-as-rate-hike-week-looms.md): By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) – Stock markets worldwide halted their January rally on Monday, pausing for breath at the start of an agenda-setting week o..
- [Euro rises after Spanish CPI, dollar slips towards 8-mth low](https://assetdigest.com/euro-rises-after-spanish-cpi-dollar-slips-towards-8-mth-low.md): By Samuel Indyk and Rae Wee LONDON (Reuters) – The euro rose on Monday after unexpectedly high Spanish inflation data raised expectations for a higher euro ar..
- [Sterling steadies vs dollar ahead of BoE, ECB meetings](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-steadies-vs-dollar-ahead-of-boe-ecb-meetings.md): By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling edged lower against the U.S. dollar on Monday ahead of a number of central bank meetings this week including the Ba..
- [Hong Kong home prices drop 15.6% in 2022, snap 13 years of gain](https://assetdigest.com/hong-kong-home-prices-drop-15-6-in-2022-snap-13-years-of-gain.md): (Reuters) – Private home prices in Hong Kong, one of the most unaffordable territories in the world, fell 15.6% in 2022 in the first annual drop since 2008, o..
- [Visa revenue growth slows more as tough economy sobers spending](https://assetdigest.com/visa-revenue-growth-slows-more-as-tough-economy-sobers-spending.md): By Mehnaz Yasmin (Reuters) -Visa Inc’s revenue growth continued to wind back to pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter as the post-lockdown travel craze ebb..
- [FDA advisers back the same COVID vaccine for initial shots, boosters](https://assetdigest.com/fda-advisers-back-the-same-covid-vaccine-for-initial-shots-boosters.md): By Michael Erman and Leroy Leo (Reuters) -Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday unanimously voted in favor of targeting the same coronav..
- [Stocks, dollar gain on soft landing hopes](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-dollar-gain-on-soft-landing-hopes.md): By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global stock markets rallied and the dollar strengthened on Thursday after a slew of data showed a strong U.S. economy that ..
- [Vision 2045: The business world goes on a sustainability offensive](https://assetdigest.com/vision-2045-the-business-world-goes-on-a-sustainability-offensive.md): The global economy is apparently faced with a dilemma. On one hand, the world needs to sustain its current economic growth. On the other hand, it needs to take ..
- [Over half of Birmingham staff looking for a new job: salary demands driving talent exodus](https://assetdigest.com/over-half-of-birmingham-staff-looking-for-a-new-job-salary-demands-driving-talent-exodus.md): Better salary and more flexibility top reasons to seek new role Over half of Birmingham workers are seeking a new job, with more money and flexibility cited ..
- [New year drive to fill skills gap in booming UK screen industries](https://assetdigest.com/new-year-drive-to-fill-skills-gap-in-booming-uk-screen-industries.md): FREE, ACCESSIBLE, ONLINE COURSES AVAILABLE TO HELP PEOPLE GET THEIR FIRST BREAK AND THRIVE IN FILM, TV, VISUAL EFFECTS, ANIMATION OR GAMES. The UK is a world..
- [Salaries fall despite cost-of-living crisis](https://assetdigest.com/salaries-fall-despite-cost-of-living-crisis.md): Data suggests UK businesses feeling the pinch, but firms’ competitive standing could be at risk Employers are feeling the pinch as economic uncertainty rem..
- [Stocks, dollar gain on resilient U.S. economy](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-dollar-gain-on-resilient-u-s-economy.md): By Herbert Lash and Huw Jones NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – A gauge of global stock performance rose and the dollar strengthened on Thursday after a slew of dat..
- [Bank of England set to hike to 4% as rate peak looms](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-set-to-hike-to-4-as-rate-peak-looms.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England looks on course to raise its main interest rate by half a percentage point to 4% on Feb. 2, but econo..
- [Public Power Corp, RWE to build five solar farms in Greece](https://assetdigest.com/public-power-corp-rwe-to-build-five-solar-farms-in-greece.md): (Reuters) – Greece’s biggest power utility Public Power Corp. (PPC) and Germany’s RWE have taken a final investment decision to build five solar farms in ..
- [German inflation rate to ease over course of 2023 &#8211; econ minister](https://assetdigest.com/german-inflation-rate-to-ease-over-course-of-2023-econ-minister.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German inflation will remain high at the beginning of 2023 before easing over the course of the year, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said o..
- [Spain&#8217;s unemployment rate inches up to 12.87% in Q4 2022](https://assetdigest.com/spains-unemployment-rate-inches-up-to-12-87-in-q4-2022.md): (Reuters) -Spain’s unemployment rate rose to 12.87% in the fourth quarter of 2022 from 12.67% three months earlier, data from the National Statistics Institut..
- [SAP to cut 3,000 jobs, explore Qualtrics stake sale](https://assetdigest.com/sap-to-cut-3000-jobs-explore-qualtrics-stake-sale.md): By Kirsti Knolle and Supantha Mukherjee BERLIN/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -SAP said on Thursday it planned to cut 3,000 jobs, or 2.5% of its global workforce, and expl..
- [Musk says Tesla price cuts triggered demand, 2023 sales could hit 2 million vehicles](https://assetdigest.com/musk-says-tesla-price-cuts-triggered-demand-2023-sales-could-hit-2-million-vehicles.md): By Hyunjoo Jin and Akash Sriram (Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s aggressive price cuts have ignited demand for its electric vehicles, Chief Executive Elon Musk said ..
- [UK income inequality widens after pandemic dip](https://assetdigest.com/uk-income-inequality-widens-after-pandemic-dip.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British income inequality rose to a three-year high in the 2021/22 financial year after a dip during the coronavirus pand..
- [Global 2023 economic view downgraded, at odds with market optimism: Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/global-2023-economic-view-downgraded-at-odds-with-market-optimism-reuters-poll.md): By Hari Kishan BENGALURU (Reuters) – Global economic growth is forecast to barely clear 2% this year, according to a Reuters poll of economists who said the g..
- [UK&#8217;s Wetherspoon posts 13.1% rise in sales for 25-wk period](https://assetdigest.com/uks-wetherspoon-posts-13-1-rise-in-sales-for-25-wk-period.md): (Reuters) – UK’s J D Wetherspoon reported a 13.1% rise in like-for-like sales for the 25 weeks to Jan. 22 on Wednesday, as customers spent on drinks and foo..
- [Asian stocks make 7-month highs, Australian dollar gains on hot inflation](https://assetdigest.com/asian-stocks-make-7-month-highs-australian-dollar-gains-on-hot-inflation.md): By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian equities scaled their highest levels in seven months on Wednesday after some regional markets reopened after holiday..
- [Global economy seen facing a challenging year -Eurochambres](https://assetdigest.com/global-economy-seen-facing-a-challenging-year-eurochambres.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – The international business community expects a challenging 2023 marked by geopolitical tensions, high inflation and the energy crisis, acco..
- [Ford to make call on Europe job cuts by mid-Feb as buyers circle German site](https://assetdigest.com/ford-to-make-call-on-europe-job-cuts-by-mid-feb-as-buyers-circle-german-site.md): By Victoria Waldersee and Christina Amann BERLIN (Reuters) -Ford will decide by mid-February how many jobs to cut in Europe a German union said on Tuesday, as r..
- [Exclusive-Binance moved $346 million for seized crypto exchange Bitzlato, data show](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-binance-moved-346-million-for-seized-crypto-exchange-bitzlato-data-show.md): By Tom Wilson and Angus Berwick LONDON (Reuters) -Crypto giant Binance processed almost $346 million in bitcoin for the Bitzlato digital currency exchange, whos..
- [Prada&#8217;s Lorenzo Bertelli sets out &#8216;soft transition&#8217; to new leadership](https://assetdigest.com/pradas-lorenzo-bertelli-sets-out-soft-transition-to-new-leadership.md): By Elisa Anzolin VENICE, Italy (Reuters) – Italian fashion group Prada is hiring former Luxottica chief Andrea Guerra to smooth the transition to the next gen..
- [Sweden to upgrade Berzelius supercomputer with Nvidia AI systems](https://assetdigest.com/sweden-to-upgrade-berzelius-supercomputer-with-nvidia-ai-systems.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden will upgrade its Berzelius supercomputer using Nvidia’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) systems to aid in understanding var..
- [Cryptoverse: Bitcoin investors take control](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-bitcoin-investors-take-control.md): (Corrects paragraph 8 to show big investors were responsible for about 68% of the flows) By Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Medha Singh (Reuters) -Paranoid? The domi..
- [Bank funding for renewables stagnates vs oil and gas &#8211; report](https://assetdigest.com/bank-funding-for-renewables-stagnates-vs-oil-and-gas-report.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The share of bank finance going to renewable energy rather than fossil fuels has little changed in six years, raising questions about how f..
- [Digital euro will be free but limited in scope, ECB says](https://assetdigest.com/digital-euro-will-be-free-but-limited-in-scope-ecb-says.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The digital version of the euro currency will be free to use and available to all but the European Central Bank does not want to keep an..
- [Stocks, euro gain amid divergent Fed, ECB rate hike outlooks](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-euro-gain-amid-divergent-fed-ecb-rate-hike-outlooks.md): By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global equity markets surged on Monday as easing recession fears and hopes of a less aggressive Federal Reserve buoyed senti..
- [EU&#8217;s planned reforms aim to better protect power bills from market swings](https://assetdigest.com/eus-planned-reforms-aim-to-better-protect-power-bills-from-market-swings.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union proposals to overhaul its electricity market will attempt to better protect consumer energy bills from shor..
- [Activist investor Elliott Management takes stake in Salesforce -sources](https://assetdigest.com/activist-investor-elliott-management-takes-stake-in-salesforce-sources.md): x(Reuters) -Activist investor Elliott Management Corp has made a multi-billion dollar investment in cloud-based software firm Salesforce Inc, according to peopl..
- [AI platforms are vital in stopping SMEs from lagging behind](https://assetdigest.com/ai-platforms-are-vital-in-stopping-smes-from-lagging-behind.md): AI platforms are vital in stopping SMEs from lagging behind in terms of technological advancements, and are vital to ensuring the future of many of these com..
- [December 2022’s Most Wanted Malware: Glupteba Entering Top Ten and Qbot in First Place](https://assetdigest.com/december-2022s-most-wanted-malware-glupteba-entering-top-ten-and-qbot-in-first-place.md): Check Point Research reports that Glupteba has returned to the top ten list for the first time since July 2022. Qbot overtook Emotet as the most prevalent ma..
- [Analysis-Frankfurt &#8216;STIRs&#8217; up euro clearing battle with London](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-frankfurt-stirs-up-euro-clearing-battle-with-london.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Frankfurt expands derivatives clearing on Monday in an early test of how well European Union ambitions to lure trillions of eu..
- [Lightware presents new room automation and dedicated vertical market solutions at ISE 2023](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-presents-new-room-automation-and-dedicated-vertical-market-solutions-at-ise-2023.md): The innovative Lightware Advanced Room Automation (LARA) platform along with solutions for the vertical markets will be introduced as part of a major pres..
- [European junk debt sales spring back to life as sentiment improves](https://assetdigest.com/european-junk-debt-sales-spring-back-to-life-as-sentiment-improves.md): By Chiara Elisei LONDON (Reuters) – Junk-rated companies in Europe have raised $1.4 billion from bond sales this month as investors return to riskier debt aft..
- [HFR Contributes to the Advancement of O-RAN Private 5G Solutions](https://assetdigest.com/hfr-contributes-to-the-advancement-of-o-ran-private-5g-solutions.md): 1st Korean Company to Complete O-RAN ALLIANCE Openness Testing & Integration Verification HFR, Inc. (KOSDAQ 230240), the leading ICT solutions provider in Korea..
- [Lightware Upgrades Security For Collaborative Networking](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-upgrades-security-for-collaborative-networking.md): Advanced security features incorporated into Lightware’s products, like Taurus UCX, guarantee strictly unidirectional signal data flow while maintaining th..
- [POPX Appoints ServiceNow Veteran Martin Wood as Chief Product Officer](https://assetdigest.com/popx-appoints-servicenow-veteran-martin-wood-as-chief-product-officer.md): Martin joins the company to drive customer success after 13 years at ServiceNow POPX, a dedicated ServiceNow MSP partner, has appointed Martin Wood, a highly..
- [Asset Management Vs Wealth Management](https://assetdigest.com/asset-management-vs-wealth-management.md): The terms asset management and wealth management are often used interchangeably, but they’re two distinct services with different purposes. Asset Management p..
- [Analysis-Bond traders get their swagger back in rate-obsessed markets](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-bond-traders-get-their-swagger-back-in-rate-obsessed-markets.md): By Lananh Nguyen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bond traders are stars again on Wall Street. Fixed income, currencies and commodities (FICC) traders bolstered bank prof..
- [Frontline communications platform Yapster acquired by Sona with backing from Google’s Gradient Ventures](https://assetdigest.com/frontline-communications-platform-yapster-acquired-by-sona-with-backing-from-googles-gradient-ventures.md): London, 17th January 2023 – Yapster, the leading mobile messaging app used by retailers to communicate with frontline employees, has been acquired by Sona..
- [ECB can cut carbon footprint by shedding bonds of biggest polluters](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-can-cut-carbon-footprint-by-shedding-bonds-of-biggest-polluters.md): By Virginia Furness and Francesco Canepa LONDON (Reuters) -The European Central Bank could radically cut the carbon footprint of its corporate bond portfolio by..
- [Explainer-Why Malaysia is considering a ban on palm oil exports to the European Union](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-why-malaysia-is-considering-a-ban-on-palm-oil-exports-to-the-european-union.md): By Mei Mei Chu KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, on Thursday said it might stop palm exports to the European ..
- [EDPR brings Iberia&#8217;s first wind-solar power plant on-stream](https://assetdigest.com/edpr-brings-iberias-first-wind-solar-power-plant-on-stream.md): By Sergio Goncalves and Miguel Pereira LISBON (Reuters) – EDP Renovaveis, the world’s fourth-largest renewable power producer, has brought on-stream the fir..
- [Keith Joseph Joins Liquit as Sales Director for UK and Ireland](https://assetdigest.com/keith-joseph-joins-liquit-as-sales-director-for-uk-and-ireland.md): Keith brings over 30 years of experience in Sales Director and Channel Management roles serving EMEA with emphasis on the UK and Ireland. Ridderkerk, The Net..
- [Jungle IT and LegalTech in Leeds Announce Strategic Partnership.](https://assetdigest.com/jungle-it-and-legaltech-in-leeds-announce-strategic-partnership.md): Jungle IT and LegalTech in Leeds enter a strategic partnership for 2023 to contribute to the improved digital transformation of the legal sector across the regi..
- [King Charles, Prince William make first appearances since Harry&#8217;s memoir](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-prince-william-make-first-appearances-since-harrys-memoir.md): By Michael Holden ABOYNE, Scotland (Reuters) -Britain’s King Charles and Prince William made their first public appearances on Thursday since the release of t..
- [German home solar power firm sees bright future as demand soars](https://assetdigest.com/german-home-solar-power-firm-sees-bright-future-as-demand-soars.md): By Vera Eckert and Tom Käckenhoff FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF (Reuters) – Soaring demand for home solar power systems in Germany could boost revenues at Solarwatt ..
- [Lighting maker Signify cuts 2022 outlook again on China, business lighting](https://assetdigest.com/lighting-maker-signify-cuts-2022-outlook-again-on-china-business-lighting.md): (Reuters) -Signify NV, the world’s biggest maker of lights, on Thursday again cut its full-year 2022 profit margin and sales guidance, citing a steeper than e..
- [Ubisoft shares slump 20% after French video game maker warns on revenue](https://assetdigest.com/ubisoft-shares-slump-20-after-french-video-game-maker-warns-on-revenue.md): By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) -Shares in Ubisoft fell 20% on Thursday after the French video game maker warned on revenue and postponed the release of it..
- [Centrica names O&#8217;Brien as new CFO, raises earnings forecast](https://assetdigest.com/centrica-names-obrien-as-new-cfo-raises-earnings-forecast.md): (Reuters) -British Gas owner Centrica on Thursday named Russell O’Brien as its chief financial officer, and raised its full-year earnings forecast following r..
- [Suedzucker quarterly profits surge 73.5% despite cost rise](https://assetdigest.com/suedzucker-quarterly-profits-surge-73-5-despite-cost-rise.md): HAMBURG (Reuters) -Europe’s largest sugar producer, Suedzucker, on Thursday posted a rise of 73.5%% in quarterly earnings as higher sugar and biofuel prices c..
- [Varo Energy buys 80% of Dutch biogas firm; aims to double capacity by 2026](https://assetdigest.com/varo-energy-buys-80-of-dutch-biogas-firm-aims-to-double-capacity-by-2026.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Fuel trader and refiner Varo Energy, owned by Carlyle and energy trader Vitol, told Reuters on Thursday it had bought an 80% stake in Dutch..
- [KFC franchisees in Russia ask govt to halt sale of stores to local operator &#8211; RIA](https://assetdigest.com/kfc-franchisees-in-russia-ask-govt-to-halt-sale-of-stores-to-local-operator-ria.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – A number of KFC franchisees in Russia have asked the government to stop the sale of the Yum! Brands restaurant business to the local operat..
- [Chinese fret over elderly as WHO warns of holiday COVID surge](https://assetdigest.com/chinese-fret-over-elderly-as-who-warns-of-holiday-covid-surge.md): By Bernard Orr and Liz Lee BEIJING (Reuters) -People in China worried on Thursday about spreading COVID-19 to aged relatives as they planned returns to their ho..
- [Stocks becalmed before potential CPI storm](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-becalmed-before-potential-cpi-storm.md): By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks hovered below seven-month highs on Thursday, as investors waited to see whether U.S. data will confirm inf..
- [Apple may add touch screens to Mac computers &#8211; Bloomberg News](https://assetdigest.com/apple-may-add-touch-screens-to-mac-computers-bloomberg-news.md): (Reuters) -Apple Inc is actively working on adding touch screens to its Mac computers, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the pro..
- [Global stocks advance ahead of U.S. inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/global-stocks-advance-ahead-of-u-s-inflation-data.md): By Sinéad Carew and Huw Jones NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Wall Street equities followed Europe’s higher on Wednesday as investors appeared to have some hop..
- [Christmas fizz prompts UK&#8217;s Sainsbury&#8217;s to lift profit guidance](https://assetdigest.com/christmas-fizz-prompts-uks-sainsburys-to-lift-profit-guidance.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Sainsbury’s, the first listed British supermarket to update on Christmas trading, forecast full-year profit at the upper end ..
- [Move over TINA, it&#8217;s time for TARA](https://assetdigest.com/move-over-tina-its-time-for-tara.md): (Refiles to change title in paragraph four to CIO from chief executive for Global Fixed Income at PIMCO. No other changes to text) By Naomi Rovnick (Reuters) ..
- [JD Sports sees bills-free young shoppers boosting profits](https://assetdigest.com/jd-sports-sees-bills-free-young-shoppers-boosting-profits.md): By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) – JD Sports expects young shoppers not yet saddled with household bills to defy the economic gloom and keep buying Nike traine..
- [Bayer shares gain on prospect of second activist pushing for change](https://assetdigest.com/bayer-shares-gain-on-prospect-of-second-activist-pushing-for-change.md): By Ludwig Burger and Patricia Weiss FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Bayer is facing demands from activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners to break up, a person familiar..
- [Cellnex&#8217;s CEO Tobias Martinez steps down amid strategy shift](https://assetdigest.com/cellnexs-ceo-tobias-martinez-steps-down-amid-strategy-shift.md): MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish phone tower operator Cellnex said on Wednesday its chief executive Tobias Martinez Gimeno has resigned after the company announced in ..
- [StanChart weighing options, including sale, of aircraft lessor unit](https://assetdigest.com/stanchart-weighing-options-including-sale-of-aircraft-lessor-unit.md): SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Standard Chartered said it is looking to explore alternative options, including a sale, for its aviation finance unit, which it said repres..
- [Low use of shortened work hours points to mild German recession &#8211; Ifo](https://assetdigest.com/low-use-of-shortened-work-hours-points-to-mild-german-recession-ifo.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Low take up of a government-backed ‘Kurzarbeit’ shortened hours facility points to a “very mild” recession in Germany this winter, ..
- [Dollar stands firm while traders await CPI](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-stands-firm-while-traders-await-cpi.md): By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar mostly held its ground on Wednesday in spite of downward pressure from lower bond yields and higher stocks, ..
- [Germany&#8217;s BioNTech buys British AI startup InstaDeep](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-biontech-buys-british-ai-startup-instadeep.md): (Reuters) -BioNTech SE has agreed to acquire British artificial intelligence (AI) startup InstaDeep for up to 562 million pounds ($682 million) to speed up its ..
- [German chancellor meets auto, battery bosses in &#8216;mobility&#8217; summit](https://assetdigest.com/german-chancellor-meets-auto-battery-bosses-in-mobility-summit.md): By Victoria Waldersee and Andreas Rinke BERLIN (Reuters) – German carmakers, Tesla, chip producers and battery maker Northvolt met the German chancellor and c..
- [Inflation fighting central bankers air climate role doubts](https://assetdigest.com/inflation-fighting-central-bankers-air-climate-role-doubts.md): By Francesco Canepa and Lindsay Dunsmuir STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Some of the world’s top central bankers aired concerns about being expected to tackle climate ch..
- [World Bank warns global economy could easily tip into recession in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/world-bank-warns-global-economy-could-easily-tip-into-recession-in-2023.md): By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The World Bank slashed its 2023 growth forecasts on Tuesday to levels teetering on the brink of recession for many coun..
- [Analysis-Central Europe&#8217;s path to lower inflation strewn with hazards](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-central-europes-path-to-lower-inflation-strewn-with-hazards.md): By Luiza Ilie and Gergely Szakacs BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romania’s 25 basis point rate hike on Tuesday may signal an end to Central Europe’s aggressive 18-..
- [Mercedes-Benz sells 2.05 million passenger cars in 2022](https://assetdigest.com/mercedes-benz-sells-2-05-million-passenger-cars-in-2022.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Mercedes-Benz delivered 2.05 million passenger cars in 2022, the company said on Tuesday, down 1% on the previous year as the carmaker felt th..
- [UK&#8217;s Morgan Advanced Materials reports cyber security incident on its network](https://assetdigest.com/uks-morgan-advanced-materials-reports-cyber-security-incident-on-its-network.md): (Reuters) – British industrial firm Morgan Advanced Materials Plc said on Tuesday it was assessing a cyber security incident after detecting unauthorised acti..
- [Cryptoverse: Bitcoin digs in for a bumpy new year](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-bitcoin-digs-in-for-a-bumpy-new-year.md): By Lisa Pauline Mattackal (Reuters) – Bitcoin’s looking steady in 2023. But it’s only been a week. Cryptocurrencies have crept into the new year, licking ..
- [Taiwan calls on Germany to help maintain &#8216;regional order&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/taiwan-calls-on-germany-to-help-maintain-regional-order.md): TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on Germany on Tuesday to help maintain “regional order” during a meeting with senior German lawmak..
- [French PM to unveil pension reform in big test for Macron](https://assetdigest.com/french-pm-to-unveil-pension-reform-in-big-test-for-macron.md): By Caroline Pailliez and Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) – French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Tuesday will unveil the details of a pension reform that is a..
- [Bentley cruises to record sales in 2022 despite China drop](https://assetdigest.com/bentley-cruises-to-record-sales-in-2022-despite-china-drop.md): By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – British luxury carmaker Bentley on Tuesday reported record vehicle sales for 2022, with strong demand offsetting a 9% drop in..
- [UK becoming less attractive for investment, manufacturers warn](https://assetdigest.com/uk-becoming-less-attractive-for-investment-manufacturers-warn-2.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has become less competitive and less attractive to foreign investors as a result of soaring energy costs and recent p..
- [Global stocks close in on 4-week highs, oil rises on hopes of &#8216;soft landing&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/global-stocks-close-in-on-4-week-highs-oil-rises-on-hopes-of-soft-landing.md): By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) -World stocks rallied on Monday to their highest levels since mid-December after China reopened its borders while benchmark ..
- [Fineco CEO expects fixed income demand to help managed assets](https://assetdigest.com/fineco-ceo-expects-fixed-income-demand-to-help-managed-assets.md): By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s FinecoBank is seeing strong demand for fixed income products as rates rise, which should bolster its asset managem..
- [UK becoming less attractive for investment, manufacturers warn](https://assetdigest.com/uk-becoming-less-attractive-for-investment-manufacturers-warn.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has become less competitive and less attractive to foreign investors as a result of soaring energy costs and recent p..
- [Sterling hits 2 1/2 week high, eyes on BoE](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-hits-2-1-2-week-high-eyes-on-boe.md): By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) – The British pound hit a two-and-a-half-week high against a broadly weak dollar on Monday ahead of comments from the Bank of..
- [Around 40% of German companies expect output decline in 2023 &#8211; IW institute](https://assetdigest.com/around-40-of-german-companies-expect-output-decline-in-2023-iw-institute.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Four out of ten German companies expect business to shrink in 2023, a survey by the German Economic Institute (IW) showed on Monday, blamin..
- [British PM Sunak revives talks for Arm&#8217;s London IPO -FT](https://assetdigest.com/british-pm-sunak-revives-talks-for-arms-london-ipo-ft.md): (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has revived talks with Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp regarding a London listing for chip designer Arm Ltd, the ..
- [&#8216;Life is moving forward&#8217;: China declares new COVID phase](https://assetdigest.com/life-is-moving-forward-china-declares-new-covid-phase.md): By Liz Lee and Eduardo Baptista BEIJING (Reuters) -China braced for a “new phase” in its battle against COVID-19 on Monday and financial markets strengthene..
- [Dollar tentative as investors assess rate-hike path](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-tentative-as-investors-assess-rate-hike-path.md): SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar was steady on Monday as investors digested a clutch of economic data released last week that stoked hopes of the Federal..
- [Renault considers making mass-market EVs in India -sources](https://assetdigest.com/renault-considers-making-mass-market-evs-in-india-sources.md): By Aditi Shah and Gilles Guillaume NEW DELHI/PARIS (Reuters) -Renault is considering building a mass-market electric vehicle in India, two people with knowledge..
- [Grid operator urges Ukrainians to save electricity as temperatures drop](https://assetdigest.com/grid-operator-urges-ukrainians-to-save-electricity-as-temperatures-drop.md): By Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine’s power grid operator issued a new appeal to civilians to save electricity on Friday as temperatures fell and energy ..
- [Sterling softens against murky economic backdrop](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-softens-against-murky-economic-backdrop.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling fell on Friday against the dollar and the euro as Britain’s darkening economic outlook remained at the forefront of traders’ m..
- [EU commission approves delay in medical devices law to avert shortages](https://assetdigest.com/eu-commission-approves-delay-in-medical-devices-law-to-avert-shortages.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The European Commission said on Friday it approved delaying the deadline for companies to comply with a new law regulating medical devices ..
- [Big fall in euro zone inflation offers little help for ECB](https://assetdigest.com/big-fall-in-euro-zone-inflation-offers-little-help-for-ecb.md): By Balazs Koranyi and Jan Strupczewski FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Euro zone inflation tumbled last month but underlying price pressures are still rising and ..
- [Soccer-Former star Italy striker Vialli dies aged 58](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-former-star-italy-striker-vialli-dies-aged-58.md): By Keith Weir and Alvise Armellini MILAN (Reuters) -Former Italy striker Gianluca Vialli, who earned 59 caps for his country and enjoyed a stellar club career w..
- [Euro zone economy sentiment rises in Dec, first time since start of Ukraine war](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-economy-sentiment-rises-in-dec-first-time-since-start-of-ukraine-war.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone economic sentiment improved in December for the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine, European Commission data show..
- [Biggest UK house price fall recorded since financial crisis](https://assetdigest.com/biggest-uk-house-price-fall-recorded-since-financial-crisis.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – British house prices slid in December, capping the largest quarterly drop since the financial crisis more than 10 years ago, ..
- [World food prices hit record high in 2022](https://assetdigest.com/world-food-prices-hit-record-high-in-2022.md): By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS (Reuters) -A surge in the cost of most food commodities last year, as the disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rai..
- [Samsung&#8217;s quarterly profit plunges to 8-year low on demand slump](https://assetdigest.com/samsungs-quarterly-profit-plunges-to-8-year-low-on-demand-slump.md): By Joyce Lee and Heekyong Yang SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co Ltd flagged on Friday its quarterly profit tumbled by two-thirds to an eight-year low ..
- [Sodexo tops Q1 sales estimates as people return to offices](https://assetdigest.com/sodexo-tops-q1-sales-estimates-as-people-return-to-offices.md): (Reuters) -French caterer Sodexo on Friday beat market estimates for first-quarter sales, as a return to the workplace and other venues helped its On-site busin..
- [Japan, UK to sign reciprocal access agreement for military officers -Yomiuri](https://assetdigest.com/japan-uk-to-sign-reciprocal-access-agreement-for-military-officers-yomiuri.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will sign a reciprocal access agreement for military officers with British counterpart Rishi Sunak ne..
- [Mercedez-Benz to deploy advanced automated driving system in Nevada](https://assetdigest.com/mercedez-benz-to-deploy-advanced-automated-driving-system-in-nevada.md): By David Shepardson (Reuters) -The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) said on Thursday that German carmaker Mercedes-Benz can deploy advanced automated d..
- [Asian stocks edge up before U.S. jobs data, defying Wall Street selloff](https://assetdigest.com/asian-stocks-edge-up-before-u-s-jobs-data-defying-wall-street-selloff.md): By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian equities gained on Friday while the dollar hovered near a one-month high as investors braced for crucial U.S. jobs d..
- [Germany&#8217;s BaFin tells Eurex Clearing, Clearstream to clean up organisational deficiencies](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-bafin-tells-eurex-clearing-clearstream-to-clean-up-organisational-deficiencies.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s financial supervisory authority (BaFin) said on Thursday it has ordered clearing house Eurex Clearing and digital securities..
- [Geely&#8217;s EV brand Zeekr aims to double sales in 2023, expand in Europe](https://assetdigest.com/geelys-ev-brand-zeekr-aims-to-double-sales-in-2023-expand-in-europe.md): By Joseph White LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr aims to double sales in 2023 to about 140,000 vehicles and plans to expand sales in..
- [Green bonds are set to drive corporate ESG debt out of slump in 2023 -Barclays](https://assetdigest.com/green-bonds-are-set-to-drive-corporate-esg-debt-out-of-slump-in-2023-barclays.md): By Isla Binnie NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global sales of corporate bonds with environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets will rebound this year and top $46..
- [Stocks sag as hawkish Fed cools China rally; awaits US jobs data](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-sag-as-hawkish-fed-cools-china-rally-awaits-us-jobs-data.md): By Koh Gui Qing NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks sank on Thursday and brought to a halt a rally in global stocks, as upbeat American jobs data after the Federal ..
- [Amazon CEO says job cuts to exceed 18,000 roles](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-ceo-says-job-cuts-to-exceed-18000-roles.md): By Jeffrey Dastin and Uday Sampath Kumar (Reuters) -Amazon.com Inc’s layoffs will now increase to more than 18,000 roles as part of a workforce reduction it p..
- [British shoppers defy cost-of-living crisis at Christmas](https://assetdigest.com/british-shoppers-defy-cost-of-living-crisis-at-christmas.md): By James Davey and Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Britons spent more than expected over Christmas, Next, one of the country’s biggest clothing retailers, said ..
- [UK&#8217;s Prince Harry declines to commit to attending King Charles&#8217; coronation](https://assetdigest.com/uks-prince-harry-declines-to-commit-to-attending-king-charles-coronation.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Harry declined to commit to going to the coronation of his father King Charles, according to a clip from an upcoming interview with ..
- [Britain&#8217;s Next sees lower profit in 2023 as consumer outlook darkens](https://assetdigest.com/britains-next-sees-lower-profit-in-2023-as-consumer-outlook-darkens.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Britisah clothing retailer Next forecast lower profit in its 2023-24 year, reflecting uncertainty over whether consumers wou..
- [Walmart paid most of $1 billion tax for PhonePe shifting base to India](https://assetdigest.com/walmart-paid-most-of-1-billion-tax-for-phonepe-shifting-base-to-india.md): By Nandan Mandayam BENGALURU (Reuters) – Walmart Inc late on Wednesday confirmed that it had already paid the Indian government most of the nearly $1 billion ..
- [With big bets on Musk, these funds may have a Tesla problem in &#8217;23](https://assetdigest.com/with-big-bets-on-musk-these-funds-may-have-a-tesla-problem-in-23.md): By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s steep sell-off is proving to be an ongoing nightmare for fund managers that have bet heavily on the Elon M..
- [UK&#8217;s December shopper numbers defy inflation and rail strikes hit](https://assetdigest.com/uks-december-shopper-numbers-defy-inflation-and-rail-strikes-hit.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Shopper numbers across Britain in December rose 5.8% from November and were up 9.9% compared to 2021 despite the impact of the cost-of-livi..
- [Paul Rabinovitch Joins SmallChange.co Crowdfunding Platform As Strategic Advisor](https://assetdigest.com/paul-rabinovitch-joins-smallchange-co-crowdfunding-platform-as-strategic-advisor.md): Former Head of Real Estate Investments at New Island Capital Considered Pioneer in Impact Investing Paul Rabinovitch, widely considered a pioneer in impact inve..
- [GE HealthCare rises 8% in market debut, eyes small deals](https://assetdigest.com/ge-healthcare-rises-8-in-market-debut-eyes-small-deals.md): By Leroy Leo and Kannaki Deka (Reuters) -GE HealthCare Technologies Inc’s shares rose as much as 8.4% in their Nasdaq debut on Wednesday and its chief executi..
- [Emirati FM meets Syria&#8217;s Assad in Damascus in further sign of thawing ties](https://assetdigest.com/emirati-fm-meets-syrias-assad-in-damascus-in-further-sign-of-thawing-ties.md): BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received the United Arab Emirates foreign minister in Damascus on Wednesday in the latest sign of thawing ..
- [Stellantis to build U.S. firm Archer&#8217;s air taxi, up stake](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-to-build-u-s-firm-archers-air-taxi-up-stake.md): By Gilles Guillaume PARIS (Reuters) -Carmaker Stellantis will help build Archer Aviation’s electric aircraft and increase its stake in the U.S. company, the t..
- [Stocks, bonds extend rally on hopes rate hikes ease](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-bonds-extend-rally-on-hopes-rate-hikes-ease.md): By Lawrence White LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Shares rose and bonds rallied worldwide on Wednesday as investors tiptoed into the new year with tentative optim..
- [Deutsche Bank&#8217;s rollercoaster ride towards more stability](https://assetdigest.com/deutsche-banks-rollercoaster-ride-towards-more-stability.md): (This Dec. 16 story has been refiled to correct currency unit to cents in paragraph 33) By Tom Sims and Marta Orosz FRANKFURT (Reuters) – In 2019, Deutsche Ba..
- [Dollar jumps, U.S. stocks buck global rally](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-jumps-u-s-stocks-buck-global-rally.md): By Amanda Cooper and Koh Gui Qing LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar jumped on Tuesday as oil prices sank, while U.S. stocks bucked a global equities rally i..
- [Inflation drives Britain&#8217;s record Christmas grocery sales](https://assetdigest.com/inflation-drives-britains-record-christmas-grocery-sales.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – British grocery sales rose 9.4% to a record 12.8 billion pounds ($15.3 billion) in the four weeks to Dec. 25, though growth ..
- [Decline in German services sector eases, raising hopes for milder recession -PMI](https://assetdigest.com/decline-in-german-services-sector-eases-raising-hopes-for-milder-recession-pmi.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – High inflation and economic uncertainty extended a downturn in the German services sector in December, though a slower pace of decline in a..
- [Former astronaut Cunningham, member of first crewed Apollo flight, dies at age 90](https://assetdigest.com/former-astronaut-cunningham-member-of-first-crewed-apollo-flight-dies-at-age-90.md): By Katharine Jackson and Steve Gorman WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former U.S. astronaut Walter Cunningham, who flew to space aboard Apollo 7 in 1968 on the inaugural ..
- [Britain says it is committed to leading a NATO task force in 2024](https://assetdigest.com/britain-says-it-is-committed-to-leading-a-nato-task-force-in-2024.md): (Reuters) -Britain said on Tuesday it was committed to leading a NATO task force in 2024, dismissing a report by Berlin-based Table.Media that British delays ha..
- [Rivian stock less bruised than Tesla as both miss EV targets](https://assetdigest.com/rivian-stock-less-bruised-than-tesla-as-both-miss-ev-targets.md): By Paul Lienert and Akash Sriram (Reuters) – Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive barely missed its full-year production target of 25,000 vehicles in 2022..
- [PM Rishi Sunak sets out priorities for Britain, responds to critics](https://assetdigest.com/pm-rishi-sunak-sets-out-priorities-for-britain-responds-to-critics.md): By Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will set out his priorities for 2023 on Wednesday, using his first speech of the year..
- [Most EU countries back COVID pre-departure testing for flights from China](https://assetdigest.com/most-eu-countries-back-covid-pre-departure-testing-for-flights-from-china.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Most European Union countries favour introducing pre-departure COVID testing for travellers from China, the European Commission said on Tues..
- [Blackstone offers backstop to lure University of California in redemption-stricken REIT](https://assetdigest.com/blackstone-offers-backstop-to-lure-university-of-california-in-redemption-stricken-reit.md): By Chibuike Oguh (Reuters) -Blackstone Inc on Tuesday said it had secured a $4 billion investment from the University of California in its unlisted real estate ..
- [Microsoft videogame testers form company&#8217;s first U.S. union](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-videogame-testers-form-companys-first-u-s-union.md): By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) -A group of about 300 videogame testers at Microsoft Corp subsidiary Zenimax Studios have voted to unionize, the Communication Work..
- [French watchdog fines H2O Asset Management, executives over Tennor investments](https://assetdigest.com/french-watchdog-fines-h2o-asset-management-executives-over-tennor-investments.md): (Reuters) – France’s financial markets watchdog AMF said on Tuesday it had fined H2O Asset Management and two of its managers close to 100 million euros ($1..
- [Check Point® Software Technologies Enhances Endpoint Security with Intel vPro Platform](https://assetdigest.com/check-point-software-technologies-enhances-endpoint-security-with-intel-vpro-platform.md): Bolstering Check Point Harmony Endpoint with Intel® Threat Detection Technology enables customers to take advantage of expanded protection surface and pr..
- [French energy suppliers will let struggling bakers renegotiate contracts &#8211; Le Maire](https://assetdigest.com/french-energy-suppliers-will-let-struggling-bakers-renegotiate-contracts-le-maire.md): By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) -France’s energy suppliers have agreed to allow the country’s trademark bakeries to renegotiate their contracts if they..
- [Dollar jumps, euro dips before Fed minutes](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-jumps-euro-dips-before-fed-minutes.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The greenback jumped on Tuesday before the Federal Reserve on Wednesday releases minutes from its December meeting, whi..
- [Startups spring from ashes of Big Tech purge](https://assetdigest.com/startups-spring-from-ashes-of-big-tech-purge.md): By Supantha Mukherjee, Martin Coulter and Krystal Hu (Reuters) – Nic Szerman lost his job at Meta Platforms in November, just two months after joining full-ti..
- [GLOBAL TALENT INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST WILBURY STRATTON RECORDS STRONG REVENUE GROWTH IN 2022 ](https://assetdigest.com/global-talent-intelligence-specialist-wilbury-stratton-records-strong-revenue-growth-in-2022.md): Talent Intelligence specialist, Wilbury Stratton, has recorded a 39 percent increase in revenue throughout 2022 as demand for in-depth talent insights gro..
- [Oil stocks thrust London shares to positive 2023 start](https://assetdigest.com/oil-stocks-thrust-london-shares-to-positive-2023-start.md): By Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) – UK’s exporter-heavy FTSE 100 jumped to a seven-month high on Tuesday as oil stocks rallied, with majors Shell and BP putting..
- [Inflation in key German states eases for second month](https://assetdigest.com/inflation-in-key-german-states-eases-for-second-month.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Inflation in five key German states eased for a second month in a row in December, indicating national inflation may also have slowed for a..
- [Aldi UK says December sales up 26%](https://assetdigest.com/aldi-uk-says-december-sales-up-26.md): LONDON (Reuters) -The British arm of German discount supermarket group Aldi said its sales in December rose 26% compared to the previous year, reflecting the op..
- [UK&#8217;s Cineworld to not sell assets individually, denies talks with AMC](https://assetdigest.com/uks-cineworld-to-not-sell-assets-individually-denies-talks-with-amc.md): (Reuters) -Cineworld, the British cinema operator in bankruptcy proceedings, said on Tuesday it would not sell any of its assets individually, and that it had n..
- [Asia shares weigh China risks, yen hits 6-month high](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-weigh-china-risks-yen-hits-6-month-high.md): By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares recovered from early losses on Tuesday as investors weighed the near-term costs of the coronavirus infections in..
- [WHO urges China to share specific data regularly on COVID situation](https://assetdigest.com/who-urges-china-to-share-specific-data-regularly-on-covid-situation.md): (Reuters) -The World Health Organization on Friday once again urged China’s health officials to regularly share specific and real-time information on the COVI..
- [Jeremy Renner, Marvel&#8217;s Hawkeye, has surgery after snow plow accident](https://assetdigest.com/jeremy-renner-marvels-hawkeye-has-surgery-after-snow-plow-accident.md): (This Jan. 2 story has been refiled to change wording in the second paragraph and remove repeated word in the final paragraph) By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – A..
- [Exclusive-World Bank seeks more funds to address climate change, other crises -document](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-world-bank-seeks-more-funds-to-address-climate-change-other-crises-document.md): By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The World Bank is seeking to vastly expand its lending capacity to address climate change and other global crises and w..
- [China arrivals in UK next week will not face compulsory COVID tests -Independent](https://assetdigest.com/china-arrivals-in-uk-next-week-will-not-face-compulsory-covid-tests-independent.md): (Reuters) – Passengers from China who arrive in the United Kingdom next week will not face compulsory COVID-19 tests on arrival, The Independent reported on M..
- [Dollar creeps up in subdued start to new year](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-creeps-up-in-subdued-start-to-new-year.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar edged up on Monday, pulling away from recent six-month lows against a basket of major currencies. The U.S. curr..
- [Italy&#8217;s Eni sets up sustainable transport services company](https://assetdigest.com/italys-eni-sets-up-sustainable-transport-services-company.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Italian energy group Eni said on Monday it had set up a new company dedicated to sustainable transport, which would develop bio-refining, bi..
- [Rheinmetall wins quarter-billion euro order for e-vehicle parts](https://assetdigest.com/rheinmetall-wins-quarter-billion-euro-order-for-e-vehicle-parts.md): (Reuters) – Germany’s Rheinmetall has won an order worth more than a quarter billion euros in the electromobility segment, the industrial group said in a st..
- [Stocks buoyant while darker forecasts gather on the horizon](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-buoyant-while-darker-forecasts-gather-on-the-horizon.md): By Nell Mackenzie (Reuters) – Stock markets edged higher, European bond yields dropped and the dollar remained firm in light trading on Monday amid warnings f..
- [Polish regulator accuses T-Mobile of misleading advertising](https://assetdigest.com/polish-regulator-accuses-t-mobile-of-misleading-advertising.md): WARSAW (Reuters) – Polish regulator UOKiK has accused the Polish unit of T-Mobile of misleading advertising relating to a free mobile data offer, with the com..
- [Spanish manufacturing output down for 6th straight month in Dec -PMI](https://assetdigest.com/spanish-manufacturing-output-down-for-6th-straight-month-in-dec-pmi.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Factory activity in Spain shrank for the sixth month in a row in December, albeit at a slower pace than the previous month as easing inflat..
- [Airbus interested in minority share in Atos&#8217;s Evidian &#8211; Les Echos](https://assetdigest.com/airbus-interested-in-minority-share-in-atoss-evidian-les-echos.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus has started exploratory talks to take a minority share in the Evidian cybersecurity unit of IT consultancy group Atos, Les Echos news..
- [Japan&#8217;s emperor gives first public New Year&#8217;s greeting since 2020](https://assetdigest.com/japans-emperor-gives-first-public-new-years-greeting-since-2020.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Emperor Naruhito on Monday gave a New Year’s address and greeted members of the public for the first time in three years as the ..
- [UK&#8217;s Sunak shelves childcare reform indefinitely &#8211; The Telegraph](https://assetdigest.com/uks-sunak-shelves-childcare-reform-indefinitely-the-telegraph.md): (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has shelved plans for a major overhaul of the childcare system aimed at saving parents money and helping them r..
- [Death of former Pope Benedict overshadows New Year at Vatican](https://assetdigest.com/death-of-former-pope-benedict-overshadows-new-year-at-vatican.md): By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis marked the Roman Catholic Church’s traditional World Day of Peace on Sunday but the start of the new y..
- [Stocks fall, Treasury yields rise upon final 2022 trading day](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-fall-treasury-yields-rise-upon-final-2022-trading-day.md): By Sinéad Carew and Carolyn Cohn NEW YORK, LONDON (Reuters) – Wall Street equity indexes lost ground on Friday, the last trading day of 2022, while Treasury ..
- [How 2022 shocked, rocked and rolled global markets](https://assetdigest.com/how-2022-shocked-rocked-and-rolled-global-markets.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Trillions of dollars wiped off world stocks, bond market tantrums, whip-sawing currency and commodities and the collapse of a..
- [Pandemic curbs linked to early start to Europe&#8217;s winter flu season](https://assetdigest.com/pandemic-curbs-linked-to-early-start-to-europes-winter-flu-season.md): By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) – Pandemic restrictions that hampered the circulation of viruses other than COVID-19 could be behind the unseasonably early..
- [UK house prices end 2022 on a weaker note after pandemic boom](https://assetdigest.com/uk-house-prices-end-2022-on-a-weaker-note-after-pandemic-boom.md): By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -British annual house price growth marked a further “sharp” slowdown in December, mortgage lender Nationwide said, ending the y..
- [Few tourists, deserted streets in casino hub Macau after reopening](https://assetdigest.com/few-tourists-deserted-streets-in-casino-hub-macau-after-reopening.md): By Joyce Zhou and Tyrone Siu MACAU (Reuters) – Three years of COVID-19 forced Becky Zhang’s specialty food business in Macau to near collapse. Founded by he..
- [Spain&#8217;s 12-month inflation slows down again in December to 5.8%](https://assetdigest.com/spains-12-month-inflation-slows-down-again-in-december-to-5-8.md): (Reuters) -Spanish consumer prices rose 5.8% in December – at their slowest annual pace this year, thanks to lower electricity prices compared to a year ago, ..
- [Japan insurers to maintain cover for LNG vessels in Russian waters](https://assetdigest.com/japan-insurers-to-maintain-cover-for-lng-vessels-in-russian-waters.md): By Ritsuko Shimizu and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese insurers are expected to maintain marine war insurance, which covers the sinking and requisiti..
- [Permitted share of China&#8217;s yuan in Russian wealth fund doubled to 60% -Finance Minister](https://assetdigest.com/permitted-share-of-chinas-yuan-in-russian-wealth-fund-doubled-to-60-finance-minister.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s finance ministry on Friday said the maximum possible share of Chinese yuan in its National Wealth Fund (NWF) had been doubled to..
- [DKSH sells its 25% stake in Swiss luxury watchmaker Bovet](https://assetdigest.com/dksh-sells-its-25-stake-in-swiss-luxury-watchmaker-bovet.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – DKSH will sell its 25% stake in Swiss luxury watchmaker Bovet to Pascal Raffy, the company said in a statement on Friday. The transaction m..
- [Russian services activity shrinks for third month running in Dec -PMI](https://assetdigest.com/russian-services-activity-shrinks-for-third-month-running-in-dec-pmi.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – Activity in Russia’s services industry shrank for the third month running in December, a survey showed on Friday, as companies faced weak..
- [Oil set to end turbulent 2022 modestly higher](https://assetdigest.com/oil-set-to-end-turbulent-2022-modestly-higher.md): By Florence Tan and Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices edged up on Friday and were on track to post their second straight annual gains, albeit modest..
- [Bahamas regulator holds FTX assets pending delivery to customers, creditors](https://assetdigest.com/bahamas-regulator-holds-ftx-assets-pending-delivery-to-customers-creditors.md): (Reuters) – The Securities Commission of the Bahamas said on Thursday that it is holding FTX assets worth $3.5 billion based on market pricing at the time of ..
- [UK&#8217;s Sunak to halve support that helps businesses pay fuel bills -The Times](https://assetdigest.com/uks-sunak-to-halve-support-that-helps-businesses-pay-fuel-bills-the-times.md): (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is poised to halve financial support on energy bills for businesses, amid concerns about the cost, The Times re..
- [Southwest cancels thousands more flights; U.S. government vows scrutiny](https://assetdigest.com/southwest-cancels-thousands-more-flights-u-s-government-vows-scrutiny.md): By David Shepardson and Alexandra Alper (Reuters) -Southwest Airlines came under fire from the U.S. government on Tuesday after it canceled thousands of flights..
- [Wall St stocks fall, bond yields rise as China drops quarantine rule](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-stocks-fall-bond-yields-rise-as-china-drops-quarantine-rule.md): By Sinéad Carew NEW YORK (Reuters) – The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed lower on Tuesday after the release of U.S. economic data at the start of a holiday-sho..
- [Risking death at sea, Rohingya Muslims seek safety in Indonesia](https://assetdigest.com/risking-death-at-sea-rohingya-muslims-seek-safety-in-indonesia.md): By Hidayatullah Tahjuddin PIDIE, Indonesia (Reuters) – Crying with relief after a traumatic 40-day voyage to Indonesia in a leaky boat, Rohingya Muslim Fatima..
- [Spain&#8217;s November retail sales fall 0.6% on year](https://assetdigest.com/spains-november-retail-sales-fall-0-6-on-year.md): (Reuters) – Spanish retail sales fell 0.6% in November from a year earlier on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, after rising 1.0% in October, the Nati..
- [Italy&#8217;s rightist government tightens rules for migrant rescues](https://assetdigest.com/italys-rightist-government-tightens-rules-for-migrant-rescues.md): ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s rightist government has approved measures to fine charities who rescue migrants at sea and impound their ships if they break a new,..
- [German exporters prepare for a challenging 2023](https://assetdigest.com/german-exporters-prepare-for-a-challenging-2023.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German exporters have modest hopes for next year, anticipating problems at major customers in China because of climbing COVID infections an..
- [UK not planning COVID testing for travellers from China](https://assetdigest.com/uk-not-planning-covid-testing-for-travellers-from-china.md): (Reuters) -Britain has no plans to bring back COVID-19 testing for those coming into the country, a government spokesperson said on Thursday, in contrast to a g..
- [Chipmaker Infineon ready to spend billions on acquisitions &#8211; CEO](https://assetdigest.com/chipmaker-infineon-ready-to-spend-billions-on-acquisitions-ceo.md): MUNICH (Reuters) -Infineon is ready to spend several billion euros on the right takeover target as it searches for acquisitions to boost growth, Chief Executive..
- [UK&#8217;s Argo Blockchain shares soar on deals to avoid bankruptcy](https://assetdigest.com/uks-argo-blockchain-shares-soar-on-deals-to-avoid-bankruptcy.md): By Sinchita Mitra and Anchal Rana (Reuters) -Crypto miner Argo Blockchain said on Wednesday it will sell its mining facility Helios for $65 million and refinanc..
- [Exxon sues EU in move to block new windfall tax on oil companies](https://assetdigest.com/exxon-sues-eu-in-move-to-block-new-windfall-tax-on-oil-companies.md): By Sabrina Valle (Reuters) – U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil Corp is suing the European Union in a bid to force it to scrap the bloc’s new windfall tax on oil gr..
- [Slipping over Mexico border, migrants get the jump on U.S. court ruling](https://assetdigest.com/slipping-over-mexico-border-migrants-get-the-jump-on-u-s-court-ruling.md): By Jose Luis Gonzalez and Daina Beth Solomon CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) – Even before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday opted to keep in place a measure ..
- [Asian shares muted as investors fret over China reopening](https://assetdigest.com/asian-shares-muted-as-investors-fret-over-china-reopening.md): By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian equities swung between losses and gains in choppy trading on Wednesday as investors looked for direction after C..
- [Italy&#8217;s Nexi signs digital payments deal with TIM&#8217;s Olivetti](https://assetdigest.com/italys-nexi-signs-digital-payments-deal-with-tims-olivetti.md): xMILAN (Reuters) – Nexi and Telecom Italia’s Olivetti have teamed up to provide advanced electronic payment solutions to businesses, the companies said on T..
- [Belgian court decides to keep EU corruption case suspect in detention](https://assetdigest.com/belgian-court-decides-to-keep-eu-corruption-case-suspect-in-detention.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A Belgian appeals court decided on Tuesday to keep Niccolo Figa-Talamanca, an Italian suspect in a European Parliament corruption scandal..
- [European shares end higher on China recovery optimism](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-end-higher-on-china-recovery-optimism.md): By Bansari Mayur Kamdar and Shreyashi Sanyal (Reuters) -European shares closed a touch higher on Tuesday as China relaxing its COVID-19 curbs more raised hopes ..
- [Oil hits 3-week high as China eases COVID curbs](https://assetdigest.com/oil-hits-3-week-high-as-china-eases-covid-curbs.md): By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) -Oil hit a three-week high on Tuesday as China’s latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions spurred hopes of a demand recovery, al..
- [UK retailers see 40% jump in Boxing Day shoppers -Springboard](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retailers-see-40-jump-in-boxing-day-shoppers-springboard.md): LONDON (Reuters) – UK retail destinations enjoyed an almost 40% rise in shopper numbers on Monday after the first Christmas in three years with without pandem..
- [German businesses expect only mild recession as disruptions ease](https://assetdigest.com/german-businesses-expect-only-mild-recession-as-disruptions-ease.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German companies expect only a mild recession next year despite headwinds from the energy crisis, raw material shortages and a tepid global..
- [Oil prices rise as China eases COVID curbs, U.S. storm fuels supply worries](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-rise-as-china-eases-covid-curbs-u-s-storm-fuels-supply-worries.md): By Isabel Kua SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices rose to three-week highs on Tuesday as China’s latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions spurred fuel demand hopes,..
- [Board of Russia&#8217;s AvtoVAZ approves $585 million in 2023 investment programme &#8211; RIA agency](https://assetdigest.com/board-of-russias-avtovaz-approves-585-million-in-2023-investment-programme-ria-agency.md): (Reuters) – The board of directors of Russian top carmaker AvtoVAZ approved the firm’s 2023 investment programme for just under 40 billion roubles ($585 mil..
- [Stocks advance, U.S. dollar retreats as China drops quarantine rule](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-advance-u-s-dollar-retreats-as-china-drops-quarantine-rule.md): By Xie Yu HONG KONG (Reuters) – Stock markets gained while the U.S. dollar softened on Tuesday after China said it would drop its quarantine requirements for ..
- [Belarus sentences in absentia former Olympian Herasimenia to 12 years in prison &#8211; BelTA](https://assetdigest.com/belarus-sentences-in-absentia-former-olympian-herasimenia-to-12-years-in-prison-belta.md): By Ronald Popeski and Lidia Kelly (Reuters) – A Minsk court sentenced in absentia former Olympic swimmer Aliaksandra Herasimenia and political activist Alexan..
- [Russia could hike rates in 2023 if inflation risks have big impact -cenbank](https://assetdigest.com/russia-could-hike-rates-in-2023-if-inflation-risks-have-big-impact-cenbank.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Bank of Russia could raise interest rates in 2023 if inflationary risks such as labour shortages and import restrictions have a meaning..
- [Russia&#8217;s Sberbank urges Glencore to resolve dispute over oil bill](https://assetdigest.com/russias-sberbank-urges-glencore-to-resolve-dispute-over-oil-bill.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -Sberbank on Monday accused Glencore of choosing not to foot a bill for oil supplied via the Russian lender, saying the global commodities trad..
- [Cricket-Not enough attention paid to international schedule &#8211; Stokes](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-not-enough-attention-paid-to-international-schedule-stokes.md): (Reuters) – England test captain Ben Stokes has raised concerns over the scheduling of international cricket, saying the authorities do not give the matter en..
- [Dutch governor Knot signals ECB will keep raising rates in months ahead- FT](https://assetdigest.com/dutch-governor-knot-signals-ecb-will-keep-raising-rates-in-months-ahead-ft.md): (Reuters) – Head of Dutch Central Bank Klaas Knot said with five policy meetings between now and July 2023, the ECB would achieve “quite a decent pace of ti..
- [Battery swapping spurs Kenya&#8217;s electric motorbike drive](https://assetdigest.com/battery-swapping-spurs-kenyas-electric-motorbike-drive.md): By Ayenat Mersie NAIROBI (Reuters) – Over recent months, sets of sturdy, brightly-branded battery swapping stations have cropped up around Kenya’s capital N..
- [Japan insurers in talks with reinsurers to resume coverage in Russian waters](https://assetdigest.com/japan-insurers-in-talks-with-reinsurers-to-resume-coverage-in-russian-waters.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Three Japanese insurance companies that are set to halt marine coverage of risks related to the war in Ukraine starting next month are in ta..
- [&#8216;The ICU is full&#8217;: medical staff on frontline of China&#8217;s COVID fight say hospitals are &#8216;overwhelmed&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/the-icu-is-full-medical-staff-on-frontline-of-chinas-covid-fight-say-hospitals-are-overwhelmed.md): By Martin Quin Pollard BEIJING (Reuters) – In more than three decades of emergency medicine, Beijing-based doctor Howard Bernstein said, he has never seen any..
- [Toyota&#8217;s Nov global vehicle production rises 1.5% to record 833,104](https://assetdigest.com/toyotas-nov-global-vehicle-production-rises-1-5-to-record-833104.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp reported on Monday a 1.5% rise in November global vehicle output, reaching a new record of 833,104. Domestic production sl..
- [Taiwan reports China&#8217;s largest incursion yet to air defence zone](https://assetdigest.com/taiwan-reports-chinas-largest-incursion-yet-to-air-defence-zone.md): By Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Seventy-one Chinese air force aircraft including fighter jets and drones entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone in th..
- [Russia&#8217;s Rosatom sees 2022 exports growth at 15% &#8211; report](https://assetdigest.com/russias-rosatom-sees-2022-exports-growth-at-15-report.md): (Reuters) – Russia’s Rosatom expects its 2022 exports growth at 15%, while its foreign order portfolio has remained stable at $200 billion, the state nuclea..
- [Amalthea Uses Infor Integrated AI Solution to Help Improve Cheese Quality &#038; Yields, Build Customer Loyalty and Boost Sustainability](https://assetdigest.com/amalthea-uses-infor-integrated-ai-solution-to-help-improve-cheese-quality-yields-build-customer-loyalty-and-boost-sustainability.md): Leading global provider of goat cheese expects to save 500,000 euros, for every 1 percent increase in yields, which it can reinvest in the business NEW..
- [Making a better future by stepping off the beaten track](https://assetdigest.com/making-a-better-future-by-stepping-off-the-beaten-track.md): Our current times are characterised by multiple, overlapping crises and transformations. They influence global trade networks, local job markets and much mor..
- [MUNIC EKKO platform and Edge Computing OBD Dongles power Smart Connect project from ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club)](https://assetdigest.com/munic-ekko-platform-and-edge-computing-obd-dongles-power-smart-connect-project-from-adac-allgemeiner-deutscher-automobi.md): Combining telematics and full remote diagnostics with Hella Gutmann Solutions, ‘Smart Connect’ is the first of its kind in the industry. Allgemeiner De..
- [2022 Cybersecurity Census Report Unveils Investment Urgency for UKs Education Sector](https://assetdigest.com/2022-cybersecurity-census-report-unveils-investment-urgency-for-uks-education-sector.md): One in 10 UK educational institutions are subject to more than 250 attacks each year Just one in five consider their organisation ‘very well prepared’ in..
- [TOP 10 LEATHER TRENDS FOR 2023](https://assetdigest.com/top-10-leather-trends-for-2023.md): Tampa, Florida, Tuesday 20 December 2023: As we approach Christmas and a new year, INVERSA Leathers today shares its thoughts on what it feels will be the..
- [Disaster prep means protecting not only your house but also your stuff](https://assetdigest.com/disaster-prep-means-protecting-not-only-your-house-but-also-your-stuff.md): Like many Americans, when Will Seippel started to think about where he might want to live for retirement, Florida was at the top of his list. In 2021 Seippel, t..
- [Social media sites will be pressured to implement rigorous age verification controls](https://assetdigest.com/social-media-sites-will-be-pressured-to-implement-rigorous-age-verification-controls.md): “Our recent survey found that two-thirds (67%) of UK parents with children under 18 are concerned for the safety of their children when they use the intern..
- [Liljeholmens Candle Factory Sees Bright Future with Infor M3 CloudSuite](https://assetdigest.com/liljeholmens-candle-factory-sees-bright-future-with-infor-m3-cloudsuite.md): World-leading candle producer makes the leap to the cloud from years of on-prem use STOCKHOLM – December 21 2022 – Infor®, the industry cloud comp..
- [University of Galway Selects Canvas as its Virtual Learning Environment to Enhance the Educational Experience for Students and Faculty](https://assetdigest.com/university-of-galway-selects-canvas-as-its-virtual-learning-environment-to-enhance-the-educational-experience-for-students-and-faculty.md): Over 20,000 students will benefit from Instructure Learning Platform solutions to improve in-person learning and teaching experiences, as the university invests..
- [Banker bonuses go from boom to bust in jarring reversal](https://assetdigest.com/banker-bonuses-go-from-boom-to-bust-in-jarring-reversal.md): By Lananh Nguyen, Saeed Azhar and Lawrence White NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Bankers in New York and London are bracing for year-end bonuses that recruiters esti..
- [Is Cloud Native Security Good Enough?](https://assetdigest.com/is-cloud-native-security-good-enough.md): By Deryck Mitchelson, Field CISO EMEA, Check Point Software Technologies Global organisations are digitally transforming via cloud native applications and..
- [Austrian regulator orders system-relevant banks to up capital buffers](https://assetdigest.com/austrian-regulator-orders-system-relevant-banks-to-up-capital-buffers.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Austrian banking regulator FMA said on Thursday it has ordered system-relevant banks in the country to increase their capital buffers by 0...
- [UK watchdog fines Deloitte over SIG audit](https://assetdigest.com/uk-watchdog-fines-deloitte-over-sig-audit.md): By Tom Wilson LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s accounting watchdog said on Thursday it had fined Deloitte LLP more than 900,000 pounds ($1.09 million) over its aud..
- [Hundreds of Tyson Foods employees to depart as company closes offices &#8211; WSJ](https://assetdigest.com/hundreds-of-tyson-foods-employees-to-depart-as-company-closes-offices-wsj.md): (Reuters) – Hundreds of Tyson Foods Inc employees from two of its largest business units plan to leave as the company consolidates its corporate offices to no..
- [BMW to make Solid Power&#8217;s battery cells under expanded agreement](https://assetdigest.com/bmw-to-make-solid-powers-battery-cells-under-expanded-agreement.md): (Reuters) – Solid Power Inc said on Wednesday it will offer some intellectual property rights related to its solid-state batteries to BMW and allow production..
- [Airbus pledges deeper industrial ties with India](https://assetdigest.com/airbus-pledges-deeper-industrial-ties-with-india.md): (Corrects to remove word “just” in paragraph 7) PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus plans to deepen its industrial presence in India, Chief Executive Guillaume Faury..
- [Yen retreats after BOJ policy tweak sparked surge](https://assetdigest.com/yen-retreats-after-boj-policy-tweak-sparked-surge.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The yen fell in a choppy session on Wednesday, ceding some of the ground gained the previous day when a surprise policy..
- [Weary Wall Street cheers improved consumer confidence](https://assetdigest.com/weary-wall-street-cheers-improved-consumer-confidence.md): By Lawrence Delevingne and Amanda Cooper (Reuters) -Global stock markets rose on Wednesday, as U.S. consumer confidence rebounded in December, and the dollar re..
- [German yields steady, spreads tighten after recent repricing](https://assetdigest.com/german-yields-steady-spreads-tighten-after-recent-repricing.md): By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) – German borrowing costs were little changed and spreads between the core and periphery tightened on Wednesday, as investors anti..
- [First foreign COVID vaccines head to China from Germany](https://assetdigest.com/first-foreign-covid-vaccines-head-to-china-from-germany.md): By Thomas Escritt and Alexander Ratz BERLIN (Reuters) -Berlin has sent its first batch of BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to China to be administered initially to Ge..
- [UK GOVERNMENT HELPS IT COMPANY BREAK INTO AFRICA WITH £900K UKEF SUPPORT](https://assetdigest.com/uk-government-helps-it-company-break-into-africa-with-900k-ukef-support.md): UKEF’s guarantee has given a boost to exporting ambitions of a Stockport-based technology company UK Export Finance (UKEF) has provided £900,000 of ..
- [ServiceMax Introduces Core 22 R4, a Connected System of Action, Automation and Collaboration for Field Service Professionals](https://assetdigest.com/servicemax-introduces-core-22-r4-a-connected-system-of-action-automation-and-collaboration-for-field-service-professionals.md): ServiceMax continues to innovate and expand the reach and impact of its Core field service and service execution solution LONDON, UK – Dec. 19, 2022 – Servi..
- [IFX Payments reports another record year](https://assetdigest.com/ifx-payments-reports-another-record-year.md): December 2022: Despite the challenging and volatile economic conditions of 2022, IFX Payments is set for another record milestone as annual revenue ha..
- [Cybersecurity in 2023: Forescout’s top five predictions revealed  ](https://assetdigest.com/cybersecurity-in-2023-forescouts-top-five-predictions-revealed.md): With the end of 2022 fast approaching, Forescout’s research team, Vedere Labs, has looked ahead to what the cybersecurity landscape will look like next ..
- [Heightening awareness of the MENA region’s innovative potential](https://assetdigest.com/heightening-awareness-of-the-mena-regions-innovative-potential.md): To master the challenges that face the world regarding the topics of sustainability, geopolitical safety and social justice, it is of crucial importance to h..
- [Utelogy is Awarded SOC 2 Certification](https://assetdigest.com/utelogy-is-awarded-soc-2-certification.md): The third-party audit verified Utelogy’s security controls and operations meet SOC 2 Type II standards in data security Los Angeles, USA, December, 20, 20..
- [Engie warns of hit from windfall levies, Belgian nuclear provisions](https://assetdigest.com/engie-warns-of-hit-from-windfall-levies-belgian-nuclear-provisions.md): PARIS (Reuters) – France’s Engie warned on Tuesday of an earnings hit from European Union approved windfall levies and larger-than-expected provisions for d..
- [Oil prices rise on U.S. drawdown, Chinese fears weigh](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-rise-on-u-s-drawdown-chinese-fears-weigh.md): By Shadia Nasralla and Rowena Edwards LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose by more than 2% on Wednesday after data suggested a larger than expected draw in U.S. cr..
- [Cost and fragmented data emerge as top barriers to reducing carbon footprint](https://assetdigest.com/cost-and-fragmented-data-emerge-as-top-barriers-to-reducing-carbon-footprint.md): And only 38% business leaders rate their decarbonisation efforts so far as very successful Today, Coleman Parkes Research published a new report that seeks t..
- [Analysis-Russian gold removed from some Western funds after Ukraine](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-russian-gold-removed-from-some-western-funds-after-ukraine.md): By Peter Hobson LONDON (Reuters) – Hidden inside high-security bank vaults in London, Zurich and New York, billions of dollars’ worth of gold of Russian ori..
- [SpaceX rocket sends first global water survey mission into orbit](https://assetdigest.com/spacex-rocket-sends-first-global-water-survey-mission-into-orbit.md): By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Reuters) -A SpaceX rocket blasted off early on Friday carrying a U.S.-French satellite designed to conduct an unprecedented..
- [WorkLife responds to growing demand for mental wellbeing support with bolstered offering and two new benefits](https://assetdigest.com/worklife-responds-to-growing-demand-for-mental-wellbeing-support-with-bolstered-offering-and-two-new-benefits.md): WorkLife by OpenMoney, the employee benefits platform, has partnered with ShinyMind and Wellness Cloud to help employers offer extra mental health support to..
- [Britain&#8217;s Purplebricks to cut more than 10% of jobs &#8211; The Times](https://assetdigest.com/britains-purplebricks-to-cut-more-than-10-of-jobs-the-times.md): (Reuters) – Purplebricks Group PLC, Britain’s biggest online-only real estate agency, will cut more than 10% of its workforce as part of a cost-cutting prog..
- [AnswerConnect Donates to Future Woodlands Scotland to Help Preserve Scotland’s Native Woodlands](https://assetdigest.com/answerconnect-donates-to-future-woodlands-scotland-to-help-preserve-scotlands-native-woodlands.md): Edinburgh, Scotland, UK – 20/12/2022: AnswerConnect – the premium virtual receptionist service – donated to Future Woodlands Scotland as part of their ..
- [Empowering team knowledge and productivity through AI](https://assetdigest.com/empowering-team-knowledge-and-productivity-through-ai.md): -Jon Horden, CEO,iKVA Data professionals spend 30% of their time searching for, governing and preparing data each week. A further 20% of their time is spent ..
- [Family Offices and Foundations can take the lead on stopping deforestation](https://assetdigest.com/family-offices-and-foundations-can-take-the-lead-on-stopping-deforestation.md): Global Canopy’s new Deforestation, Conversion and Abuse Free Investment Mandate can help private wealth change the path of investments unwittingly causi..
- [Nature Needs to be on the Balance Sheet if we are to Reverse Biodiversity and Climate Crisis](https://assetdigest.com/nature-needs-to-be-on-the-balance-sheet-if-we-are-to-reverse-biodiversity-and-climate-crisis.md): Manchester, UK– Companies should take the practical step of adding the value of Nature to annual accounts to help save the planet – that’s according..
- [HMRC report on Off Payroll shows worrying brain drain of contractors](https://assetdigest.com/hmrc-report-on-off-payroll-shows-worrying-brain-drain-of-contractors.md): Responding to the results of the HMRC report on the impact of the off-payroll working rules reform in the private and voluntary sectors published recently, T..
- [AMS announces exclusive partnership with Unmind to support contingent staff mental well-being during difficult months](https://assetdigest.com/ams-announces-exclusive-partnership-with-unmind-to-support-contingent-staff-mental-well-being-during-difficult-months.md): Talent outsourcing and advisory services provider, AMS, has launched an exclusive new partnership with leading workplace wellbeing platform, Unmind, to suppo..
- [Staff keen to bring green spaces into the workplace](https://assetdigest.com/staff-keen-to-bring-green-spaces-into-the-workplace.md): With staff facing another test to their mental resilience due to continued economic difficulties, a new report has revealed that businesses can help bolster wel..
- [EU opens antitrust probe into Broadcom&#8217;s $61 billion VMware bid](https://assetdigest.com/eu-opens-antitrust-probe-into-broadcoms-61-billion-vmware-bid.md): PARIS (Reuters) -European antitrust regulators have opened an in-depth investigation into U.S. chipmaker Broadcom’s proposed $61 billion bid for cloud computi..
- [Clarity AI Technology Empowers Consumers to Shop Consciously with Klarna](https://assetdigest.com/clarity-ai-technology-empowers-consumers-to-shop-consciously-with-klarna.md): Klarna is using Clarity AI’s data and capabilities to promote environmentally conscious brands to 150 million shoppers December 19, 2022 – New York City ..
- [Siemens Gamesa names Luijendijk CEO of onshore wind unit](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-gamesa-names-luijendijk-ceo-of-onshore-wind-unit.md): By Andres Gonzalez LONDON (Reuters) – Wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa has appointed its Asia Pacific boss Richard Luijendijk as chief executive of its onsho..
- [Transforming businesses through AI](https://assetdigest.com/transforming-businesses-through-ai.md): By Chris Bishop, Sales Director APAC & Marketing Director, Ipsotek – an Atos company Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer considered to be unchartered te..
- [MariaDB Completes Merger and Lands on NYSE as “MRDB” ](https://assetdigest.com/mariadb-completes-merger-and-lands-on-nyse-as-mrdb.md): MariaDB Ordinary Shares and Warrants to Begin Trading December 19, 2022 REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and DUBLIN – BUSINESSWIRE – December 19, 2022 ..
- [New Year, Same Challenges – Fruugo Comments On How Retailers Can Tackle Economic Turbulence In 2023](https://assetdigest.com/new-year-same-challenges-fruugo-comments-on-how-retailers-can-tackle-economic-turbulence-in-2023.md): Preparation for 2023 is well underway in the retail industry, as businesses set their sights on a new trading year which will offer fresh and exciting opport..
- [Don’t be fooled by Cyber Scrooges this Christmas ](https://assetdigest.com/dont-be-fooled-by-cyber-scrooges-this-christmas.md): ∙ Christmas is a time for gift giving and spending more time with loved ones, but that does not stop cybercriminals from trying to get your dat..
- [Wrap announces appointment of new CEO](https://assetdigest.com/wrap-announces-appointment-of-new-ceo.md): Climate action NGO WRAP today announces the appointment of Harriet Lamb as its new CEO. Ms Lamb is an experienced CEO including having built the global mo..
- [FSC reinvests in Spanish consumer finance specialist Ufasa](https://assetdigest.com/fsc-reinvests-in-spanish-consumer-finance-specialist-ufasa.md): – European financial services specialist signs capital increase to drive further growth – FSC Partner Martin Rauchenwald appointed to Board of Directo..
- [Bank of England raises rates to 3.5%, says inflation has peaked](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-raises-rates-to-3-5-says-inflation-has-peaked.md): (This Dec. 15 story has been corrected to change Robert Dishner’s location to London from Chicago in paragraph 33) LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England on..
- [Take Five: Keeping the lights on](https://assetdigest.com/take-five-keeping-the-lights-on.md): (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan will be the last of the major central banks to hold a policy meeting this year, and policy-makers in emerging economies also mar..
- [No Santa rally for markets as central banks dampen peak rate hopes](https://assetdigest.com/no-santa-rally-for-markets-as-central-banks-dampen-peak-rate-hopes.md): By Naomi Rovnick and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) -Forget a year-end rally in financial markets. The message from major central banks is loud and clear: th..
- [Marketmind: Hawk-eyed](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-hawk-eyed.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Investors have hunkered down with their risk-off hat on, after a central bank bonanza..
- [Barclays Private Bank opens new office in Verbier, Switzerland  for 2022/23 Ski Season](https://assetdigest.com/barclays-private-bank-opens-new-office-in-verbier-switzerland-for-2022-23-ski-season.md): To further strengthen Barclays Private Bank’s footprint and presence in Switzerland, the Private Bank has opened a new ‘pop-up’ office in Verbier for t..
- [Is the fourth industrial revolution reshaping our world?](https://assetdigest.com/is-the-fourth-industrial-revolution-reshaping-our-world.md): As the world’s leaders gather at Davos to discuss the future of our planet, TBD Media Group is on the scene to find out how industry 4.0 and other development..
- [Vyng founder joins Voice.ai after exit to Digital Reef](https://assetdigest.com/vyng-founder-joins-voice-ai-after-exit-to-digital-reef.md): Paul Kats will join Voice.ai as Chief Operating Officer to lead operations amid growth plans CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 2022: Leading AI voice-changing technolo..
- [Early data from Products up reveals commerce plans for holiday season](https://assetdigest.com/early-data-from-products-up-reveals-commerce-plans-for-holiday-season.md): Ad spend down, the metaverse out, and sustainable shopping thriving in new data from P2C leader Berlin, 15 Dec: Productsup, the leading P2C data management plat..
- [BoE raises rates again as investors look towards end of hikes](https://assetdigest.com/boe-raises-rates-again-as-investors-look-towards-end-of-hikes.md): By David Milliken and Farouq Suleiman LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England raised its key interest rate by a further half-percentage point on Thursday and i..
- [Electric vehicles confront the leap to the mass market](https://assetdigest.com/electric-vehicles-confront-the-leap-to-the-mass-market.md): By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) – The past year was sobering for investors who poured money into Tesla Inc and rival electric vehicle startups that hoped to..
- [Swiss National Bank says inflation battle not yet won](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-national-bank-says-inflation-battle-not-yet-won.md): By John Revill and Michael Shields BERN (Reuters) – Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan said it was too early to “sound the all-clear” on high infl..
- [Telecom equipment maker Ericsson divests Russian operation](https://assetdigest.com/telecom-equipment-maker-ericsson-divests-russian-operation.md): HELSINKI (Reuters) – Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson said on Thursday it had divested a customer support operation in Russia. The new owners of the b..
- [UK retailer Currys warns on profit as Nordic chill sweeps in](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retailer-currys-warns-on-profit-as-nordic-chill-sweeps-in.md): By Aby Jose Koilparambil (Reuters) -British electricals retailer Currys cut its full-year profit forecast on Thursday after heavy discounting by rivals in the N..
- [Adding EVs to U.S. biofuels law is environmental agency&#8217;s 2023 task](https://assetdigest.com/adding-evs-to-u-s-biofuels-law-is-environmental-agencys-2023-task.md): By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Biden administration could change the nation’s biofuel blending law next year to offer lucrative credits to elec..
- [New study finds that while companies broadly recognize that personal user data must be protected, more than half don’t have sufficient anti-scraping strategies in place](https://assetdigest.com/new-study-finds-that-while-companies-broadly-recognize-that-personal-user-data-must-be-protected-more-than-half-dont-have-sufficient-anti-scraping-strategies-in-place.md): New study finds that while companies broadly recognize that personal user data must be protected, more than half don’t have sufficient anti-scraping strate..
- [Boston Limited sign Memorandum of Agreement with Oxford Quantum Circuits Limited, an exciting partnership to accelerate the use of Quantum computing](https://assetdigest.com/boston-limited-sign-memorandum-of-agreement-with-oxford-quantum-circuits-limited-an-exciting-partnership-to-accelerate-the-use-of-quantum-computing.md): Boston Limited, with thirty years of experience in providing high-performance technology, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Oxford Quantum Circuits L..
- [9 in every 10 businesses are paid late, according to the 2022 late payments report by Chaser](https://assetdigest.com/9-in-every-10-businesses-are-paid-late-according-to-the-2022-late-payments-report-by-chaser.md): LONDON, 12 December 2022 – The 2022 late payments report produced by Chaser, the global accounts receivables software provider, found that 87% of businesses a..
- [Dacke industri acquires 70 % of fogmaker international ab and strengthens its presence within safety](https://assetdigest.com/dacke-industri-acquires-70-of-fogmaker-international-ab-and-strengthens-its-presence-within-safety.md): Dacke Industri continues to grow with its acquisition of Fogmaker International AB, one of the leading global suppliers of fire suppression systems for en..
- [Seven competencies that successful ESG leaders need](https://assetdigest.com/seven-competencies-that-successful-esg-leaders-need.md): Leaders who seek to guide their companies through ESG transitions should strive to develop seven competencies, a review of literature and practice from Nyenr..
- [WTTC unveils world-first global Travel &#038; Tourism climate footprint data](https://assetdigest.com/wttc-unveils-world-first-global-travel-tourism-climate-footprint-data.md): WTTC and Saudi-Based Sustainable Global Tourism Center launch inaugural Environmental & Social Research Between 2010 and 2019 the sector’s GDP has grown..
- [British e-scooter startup pure electric raised over £2.3m, more than double of their initial funding goal ](https://assetdigest.com/british-e-scooter-startup-pure-electric-raised-over-2-3m-more-than-double-of-their-initial-funding-goal.md): 1,200+ investors backed the Crowdcube campaign, inspired by Pure Electric’s global aim to bring sustainable solutions to broken urban transport systems..
- [JetLearn Acquires SchoolHacks to Bring the &#8216;Silicon Valley Experience&#8217; to Young Learners Globally](https://assetdigest.com/jetlearn-acquires-schoolhacks-to-bring-the-silicon-valley-experience-to-young-learners-globally.md): The acquisition provides exposure to the unique Silicon Valley experience in a safe, inclusive environment designed specifically for school-aged children Amster..
- [EU meets to try to break gas price cap impasse](https://assetdigest.com/eu-meets-to-try-to-break-gas-price-cap-impasse.md): By Kate Abnett, Gabriela Baczynska and Benoit Van Overstraeten BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union energy ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday struggled to a..
- [Sterling holds firm after UK jobs data muddies rate outlook](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-holds-firm-after-uk-jobs-data-muddies-rate-outlook.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – The pound held broadly steady on Tuesday, as gains following UK employment data were offset by caution ahead of a key read..
- [Explainer-Europe&#8217;s fiercely contested plan to cap gas prices](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-europes-fiercely-contested-plan-to-cap-gas-prices.md): By Susanna Twidale, Kate Abnett and Gabriela Baczynska (Reuters) – A proposed cap on gas prices has divided European Union countries for months, as countries ..
- [Food inflation: Tight grain, oilseed supplies to keep prices elevated](https://assetdigest.com/food-inflation-tight-grain-oilseed-supplies-to-keep-prices-elevated.md): By Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Drought or too much rain, the war in Ukraine and high energy costs look set to curb global farm production again next ..
- [Mind the Gap: a lack of cyber security skills is leaving SMEs exposed](https://assetdigest.com/mind-the-gap-a-lack-of-cyber-security-skills-is-leaving-smes-exposed.md): Nick Denning, CEO Policy Monitor, looks at the risks and business impacts of shocking statistics showing a lack of basic security skills within UK SMEs. Almo..
- [How the implementation of a successful business strategy can assist scale-up](https://assetdigest.com/how-the-implementation-of-a-successful-business-strategy-can-assist-scale-up.md): By: Kevin Brent, Founder of BizSmart® One of the fundamental elements for achieving scale-up is to have a clear business strategy in place, which is implemente..
- [Shoppers flip behavior from 2021 as they buy more, but spend less in 2022](https://assetdigest.com/shoppers-flip-behavior-from-2021-as-they-buy-more-but-spend-less-in-2022.md): Voyado’s 2022 Shopping Index also revealed a strong increase in customer returns, despite an overall boost to overall purchases. Shoppers are buying mor..
- [Flexible financing provides for technology growth as traditional lending approvals plunge](https://assetdigest.com/flexible-financing-provides-for-technology-growth-as-traditional-lending-approvals-plunge.md): Business lending approvals have been at a record low in 2022. Not only is the number of business loan applicants down, with fewer than one in ten (9%) sma..
- [Uk solar innovator naked energy secures £1m investment from nesta](https://assetdigest.com/uk-solar-innovator-naked-energy-secures-1m-investment-from-nesta.md): The deal sees Naked Energy join an impressive line-up of tech ventures supported by Nesta’s Impact Investment team that are driving innovation alongsid..
- [One Year on from Log4j Vulnerability: Have Lessons been Learned?  ](https://assetdigest.com/one-year-on-from-log4j-vulnerability-have-lessons-been-learned.md): On the anniversary of the Log4j vulnerability disclosure, Check Point Software looks back on one of the biggest security shake ups in recent years On De..
- [Kyocera group uk push towards a greener future by offering their whole printer and mfp portfolio as carbon neutral for transactional and managed print service customers.](https://assetdigest.com/kyocera-group-uk-push-towards-a-greener-future-by-offering-their-whole-printer-and-mfp-portfolio-as-carbon-neutral-for-transactional-and-managed-print-service-customers.md): New – two carbon neutral printing solutions for the UK&I market will offset the carbon footprint of customers’ devices and consumables*, as well as th..
- [Espria hosted innovative optimise it event at tottenham hotspur stadium](https://assetdigest.com/espria-hosted-innovative-optimise-it-event-at-tottenham-hotspur-stadium.md): Espria, the new brand name in digital workspace solutions, held a new look Optimise IT at the world-renowned Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The eve..
- [Johnson Matthey Digitises Hydrogen Fuel Cell Manufacturing with Infor](https://assetdigest.com/johnson-matthey-digitises-hydrogen-fuel-cell-manufacturing-with-infor.md): Hydrogen Technologies business unit invests in manufacturing execution system to meet increasing demand and drive growth LONDON – December 08, 2022 – ..
- [How preventative healthcare can support a happy and healthy workforce](https://assetdigest.com/how-preventative-healthcare-can-support-a-happy-and-healthy-workforce.md): By: Professor Denis Kinane, founding scientist at Cignpost A business can be market-leading but if it has employees who are suffering from long-term illnes..
- [A Failure To Consider Language Diversity In EDI Provision Causes Problems For Multinational Firms](https://assetdigest.com/a-failure-to-consider-language-diversity-in-edi-provision-causes-problems-for-multinational-firms.md): Multinational companies are struggling to effectively produce and embed effective equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) focused agendas, according to resea..
- [What is Identity &#038; Access Management?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-identity-access-management.md): Chris Owen, Director of Product Management at Saviynt Enforcing a secure and reliable cyber security policy has never been more crucial –hackers reportedly..
- [Freelancers must brace themselves for a tough 2023](https://assetdigest.com/freelancers-must-brace-themselves-for-a-tough-2023.md): On Behalf of Roy Sheppard FreelancerSupport.online founder and international facilitator and speaker, Roy Sheppard predicts that freelancers will face a ..
- [Hartpury and Hamilton Barnes partner to raise awareness of tech career opportunities](https://assetdigest.com/hartpury-and-hamilton-barnes-partner-to-raise-awareness-of-tech-career-opportunities.md): Hartpury: Hartpury University and Hartpury College has partnered with one of the UK’s fastest growing recruitment companies to drive awareness of the oppor..
- [2023 Trends: What do experts say about the future of work?](https://assetdigest.com/2023-trends-what-do-experts-say-about-the-future-of-work.md): The last few years have permanently changed the workplace experience in a way that nobody could have predicted. But now that workplaces have largely adjusted..
- [To erase the line between man and machine: why marketers should embrace AI’s ascension ](https://assetdigest.com/to-erase-the-line-between-man-and-machine-why-marketers-should-embrace-ais-ascension.md): By Gustav Westman, Founder & CEO at Brightbid What do The Matrix, Ex Machina and Alien all have in common? Aside from being smash hits at the box office..
- [Using AI to tackle the humanity’s greatest challenges](https://assetdigest.com/using-ai-to-tackle-the-humanitys-greatest-challenges.md): Sami Kaski, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at The University of Manchester, says that human-focussed artificial intelligence can play a key role in ..
- [London stocks slip ahead of key interest rate decisions](https://assetdigest.com/london-stocks-slip-ahead-of-key-interest-rate-decisions.md): By Johann M Cherian and Shristi Achar A (Reuters) – British shares closed lower on Monday, with investors treading cautiously ahead of interest rate decisions..
- [EU could face gas shortage next year, IEA warns](https://assetdigest.com/eu-could-face-gas-shortage-next-year-iea-warns.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union has enough gas for the winter but could face a shortage next year if Russia cuts supplies further, the Int..
- [Keystone oil pipeline restart timetable unclear; traders worry about supply](https://assetdigest.com/keystone-oil-pipeline-restart-timetable-unclear-traders-worry-about-supply.md): By Erwin Seba and Stephanie Kelly WASHINGTON, Kan. (Reuters) -Traders expressed worry on Monday about how long Canada’s TC Energy Corp would take to clean up ..
- [Queues form at fever clinics as China wrestles with COVID surge](https://assetdigest.com/queues-form-at-fever-clinics-as-china-wrestles-with-covid-surge.md): By Eduardo Baptista and Josh Ye BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) -People queued outside fever clinics at Chinese hospitals for COVID-19 checks on Monday, a new sign ..
- [Wall St seen steady ahead of inflation data, Fed later in week](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-seen-steady-ahead-of-inflation-data-fed-later-in-week.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Global stocks, oil and the dollar languished on Monday as investors braced for the last round of transatlantic interest rate h..
- [Croatia&#8217;s coast turns to solar in bid to become energy-sustainable](https://assetdigest.com/croatias-coast-turns-to-solar-in-bid-to-become-energy-sustainable.md): By Daria Sito-Sucic MAKARSKA, Croatia (Reuters) – As high electricity bills have closed most hotels along Croatia’s Adriatic coast ahead of the winter seaso..
- [Britain braces for winter of strike action as nurses walk out](https://assetdigest.com/britain-braces-for-winter-of-strike-action-as-nurses-walk-out.md): By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) – British nurses will go on strike this week, hitting already stretched hospitals and cranking up pressure on Prime Minister R..
- [Metro Bank, former top bosses fined over reporting error](https://assetdigest.com/metro-bank-former-top-bosses-fined-over-reporting-error.md): By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – British challenger bank Metro and two of its former executives have been slapped with fines by regulator the Financial Cond..
- [European food delivery shapes up with Getir&#8217;s Gorillas buy](https://assetdigest.com/european-food-delivery-shapes-up-with-getirs-gorillas-buy.md): By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Grocery-in-minutes company Getir’s $1.2 billion deal to buy rival Gorillas is an important step toward consolidation in ..
- [Oil edges up on U.S. pipeline restart uncertainty, Russian supplies](https://assetdigest.com/oil-edges-up-on-u-s-pipeline-restart-uncertainty-russian-supplies.md): By Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices rose as much as more than 1% on Monday as a key pipeline supplying the United States remained shut while Russian P..
- [UK manufacturers expect output to fall 3.2% in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/uk-manufacturers-expect-output-to-fall-3-2-in-2023.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British manufacturers expect output to fall by 3.2% next year after a 4.4% decline in 2022, as they are hit by rising raw..
- [King Charles releases photo for first Christmas card as monarch](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-releases-photo-for-first-christmas-card-as-monarch.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Buckingham Palace on Sunday released the photograph for King Charles’ first Christmas card as monarch, a picture of the then-heir to the ..
- [Explainer-How Britain is exploiting Brexit to reform finance?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-how-britain-is-exploiting-brexit-to-reform-finance.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain proposed over 30 reforms on Friday to bolster the City of London’s role as a global financial centre, now outside th..
- [Cold spell tests Europe&#8217;s gas cutback ambitions](https://assetdigest.com/cold-spell-tests-europes-gas-cutback-ambitions.md): By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) – Europe’s first cold spell heading into the depths of winter is testing the resolve of countries to continue limiting gas u..
- [Stocks, dollar little changed as inflation data sends mixed signals](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-dollar-little-changed-as-inflation-data-sends-mixed-signals.md): By Herbert Lash and Carolyn Cohn NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar and Wall Street stocks traded little changed on Friday after data on U.S. producer pri..
- [France strains to avert power cuts as cold snap tests Europe&#8217;s energy resolve](https://assetdigest.com/france-strains-to-avert-power-cuts-as-cold-snap-tests-europes-energy-resolve.md): By Gus Trompiz and Forrest Crellin PARIS (Reuters) -France expects to avoid electricity cuts on Monday but faces a difficult week as the first cold snap of the ..
- [UK200Group Corporate Finance &#8211; 2022 M&#038;A deal volumes flatline but average deal size decreases £800,000](https://assetdigest.com/uk200group-corporate-finance-2022-ma-deal-volumes-flatline-but-average-deal-size-decreases-800000.md): M&A deal size has fallen in the last 12 months from £7.1 million to £6.3 million. Deal volumes have remained broadly the same as in previous years accordin..
- [Overly self-confident CEOs avoid change in organisations, finds new research](https://assetdigest.com/overly-self-confident-ceos-avoid-change-in-organisations-finds-new-research.md): CEOs with exaggerated self-confidence show a preference for steadiness within organisations, finds new research from the University of Mannheim Busin..
- [DeathStalker targeting British legal, financial and travel entities with new Janicab variant, Kaspersky intelligence found](https://assetdigest.com/deathstalker-targeting-british-legal-financial-and-travel-entities-with-new-janicab-variant-kaspersky-intelligence-found.md): LONDON, 7th December 2022 – Kaspersky experts have identified new functionalities within the Janicab malware, which is being used by a mercenary APT grou..
- [New “Centre for European Transformation” at Frankfurt School of Finance &#038; Management](https://assetdigest.com/new-centre-for-european-transformation-at-frankfurt-school-of-finance-management.md): Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and DWS have announced the establishment of the “Centre for European Transformation”. The Centre will be locate..
- [PowerDNS launches second generation of PowerDNS Cloud Control](https://assetdigest.com/powerdns-launches-second-generation-of-powerdns-cloud-control.md): Operators can now more easily move from virtualized to cloud-native infrastructure, which is at the heart of the 5G revolution, with the launch of the seco..
- [Top Tips for Optimizing Efficiency Across Your Engineering Team](https://assetdigest.com/top-tips-for-optimizing-efficiency-across-your-engineering-team.md): By Ankur Pal, Senior Director of Engineering, Earnin The technology industry has rapidly evolved and innovated post-COVID in a number of ways – all to focu..
- [Innovations that will change your tomorrow ](https://assetdigest.com/innovations-that-will-change-your-tomorrow.md): By Janice MacLennan, CEO Claroo Ltd and pharma strategy expert. Our today is not as we would have envisaged five years ago. Hybrid working and remote meeting..
- [There may be trouble ahead – using AI to predict issues and handle them before they happen ](https://assetdigest.com/there-may-be-trouble-ahead-using-ai-to-predict-issues-and-handle-them-before-they-happen.md): Adam Young, Sales Engineering Director, EMEA, LogicMonitor Covid-19 is frequently referred to as one of the greatest drivers of change in the tech industry o..
- [Four Keys for Successful Hybrid-Format Networking](https://assetdigest.com/four-keys-for-successful-hybrid-format-networking.md): By Summer Middleton, President of LeTip International, Inc. The majority of business professionals are familiar with attending professional events and co..
- [EHAB has raised £1.4m to protect construction from the climate crisis. Alongside joining 4 other startups in HS2 accelerator cohort 5.](https://assetdigest.com/ehab-has-raised-1-4m-to-protect-construction-from-the-climate-crisis-alongside-joining-4-other-startups-in-hs2-accelerator-cohort-5.md): EHAB is the first weather risk management platform dedicated to protecting the construction industry and our infrastructure from the climate crisis. The risk..
- [Top intelligent automation trends to watch in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/top-intelligent-automation-trends-to-watch-in-2023.md): By Paul Milloy, Business Consultant at Intradiem With 2023 just around the corner, it is time to look at what the next 12 months might hold. It seems c..
- [TEAM’s Energy Management Series: How To Ensure Successful Project Implementation](https://assetdigest.com/teams-energy-management-series-how-to-ensure-successful-project-implementation.md): Congratulations on getting the green light on your energy project! So, what is next? In TEAM’s latest blog in the Energy management series, they will look ..
- [Columbia University, ESSEC Business School, and CentraleSupélec Join Forces with New Dual Degree Program](https://assetdigest.com/columbia-university-essec-business-school-and-centralesupelec-join-forces-with-new-dual-degree-program.md): Columbia University, ESSEC Business School, and CentraleSupélec Join Forces with New Dual Degree Program Columbia University and two of the most prestigious..
- [Climb Channel Solutions announces renewed partnership with IDERA in the UK](https://assetdigest.com/climb-channel-solutions-announces-renewed-partnership-with-idera-in-the-uk.md): Ashburton, Devon (December 7th, 2022) – Climb Channel Solutions, an international specialty technology distributor and wholly-owned subsidiary of Climb Glo..
- [First business school of health accepting applicants for new Exec MBA Health degree](https://assetdigest.com/first-business-school-of-health-accepting-applicants-for-new-exec-mba-health-degree.md): University College London’s Global Business School for Health (UCL GBSH) is now accepting applicants for its innovative Executive MBA (EMBA) Health program..
- [Global Thought Leaders Bringing the Future into the Present](https://assetdigest.com/global-thought-leaders-bringing-the-future-into-the-present.md): Recent turmoil, such as inflation, the Ukraine war and the energy crisis, is weighing heavily on economies around the world. Markets are forced by flexibilit..
- [Over half of consumers consciously looking for ways to cut costs this Christmas, research finds](https://assetdigest.com/over-half-of-consumers-consciously-looking-for-ways-to-cut-costs-this-christmas-research-finds.md): 52% of consumers are consciously looking for ways to cut costs this Christmas, according to new research by self storage provider, Ready Steady Store. T..
- [60% of SMB’s 2023 marketing budgets to be slashed or remain static](https://assetdigest.com/60-of-smbs-2023-marketing-budgets-to-be-slashed-or-remain-static.md): New data from unified customer platform Klaviyo has revealed that UK SMBs will be focusing on acquisition, despite cuts to budgets. 67% of UK SMB’s main prior..
- [Capricorn Financial Consultancy joins Fiducia as group’s largest advice and recommendation service](https://assetdigest.com/capricorn-financial-consultancy-joins-fiducia-as-groups-largest-advice-and-recommendation-service.md): Monday 5th December 2022: Capricorn Financial Consultancy today announces that, as of 6th December, it will be joining financial advice network, Fiducia G..
- [Crisis moves apps &#038; data to the cloud to streamline the operation of its annual Christmas campaign to support the homeless](https://assetdigest.com/crisis-moves-apps-data-to-the-cloud-to-streamline-the-operation-of-its-annual-christmas-campaign-to-support-the-homeless.md): IGEL, provider of the managed endpoint operating system for secure access to any digital workspace, today announced that it is major technology partner supporti..
- [Nucleus Commercial Finance demonstrates appetite for Northern growth with Business Development Hire](https://assetdigest.com/nucleus-commercial-finance-demonstrates-appetite-for-northern-growth-with-business-development-hire.md): Nucleus Commercial Finance (Nucleus), the UK fintech expert, has further highlighted its growth ambitions, strengthening its business development team with t..
- [Intertrust Group supports the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility’s (LSF) inaugural transaction](https://assetdigest.com/intertrust-group-supports-the-liquidity-and-sustainability-facilitys-lsf-inaugural-transaction.md): Intertrust Group, a world leader in providing capital markets services to clients in over 30 jurisdictions, has played a pivotal role in facilitating the ..
- [UK airports face Christmas disruption as border staff to strike](https://assetdigest.com/uk-airports-face-christmas-disruption-as-border-staff-to-strike.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Border Force workers at several major British airports including the country’s busiest, Heathrow, will go on strike for eight days this mont..
- [Another momentous year beckons for Britain&#8217;s royal family](https://assetdigest.com/another-momentous-year-beckons-for-britains-royal-family.md): By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – The last year will go down as one of the most seismic in the history of the British royal family with the death of Queen ..
- [French environmentalists file complaint against Apple for wasteful practices](https://assetdigest.com/french-environmentalists-file-complaint-against-apple-for-wasteful-practices.md): PARIS (Reuters) -A French environmental campaign group filed a complaint against Apple Inc. over commercial practices restricting the use of spare parts for rep..
- [British PM Rishi Sunak pledges further action on strikes to &#8216;protect lives&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/british-pm-rishi-sunak-pledges-further-action-on-strikes-to-protect-lives.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday he would take more action “to protect the lives and livelihoods” of Britons during months of ..
- [Analysis-East Europeans count their pennies for Christmas as food costs soar](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-east-europeans-count-their-pennies-for-christmas-as-food-costs-soar.md): By Krisztina Than TISZAESZLAR, Hungary (Reuters) – Consumers in Eastern Europe are saving up to put their favourite carp and pork dishes on the table for Chri..
- [EU agrees law to make airlines pay more to pollute](https://assetdigest.com/eu-agrees-law-to-make-airlines-pay-more-to-pollute.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday on a law to increase the price that airlines have to pay wh..
- [As WHO pandemic pact talks begin, poor countries on back foot](https://assetdigest.com/as-who-pandemic-pact-talks-begin-poor-countries-on-back-foot.md): By Emma Farge and Jennifer Rigby GENEVA/LONDON (Reuters) – Global talks have begun on drafting new health rules for combating pandemics, and developing nation..
- [&#8216;We&#8217;re going to be free&#8217;: Chinese cheer as COVID curbs are loosened](https://assetdigest.com/were-going-to-be-free-chinese-cheer-as-covid-curbs-are-loosened.md): By Martin Quin Pollard and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) -China on Wednesday announced the most sweeping changes to its resolute anti-COVID regime since the pand..
- [Britain urges banks to offer mortgage flexibility in cost-of-living crisis](https://assetdigest.com/britain-urges-banks-to-offer-mortgage-flexibility-in-cost-of-living-crisis.md): By Huw Jones and Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -Britain has called on banks to support households finding it difficult to make payments on mortgages during the ..
- [U.N. summit aims for global pact to protect nature](https://assetdigest.com/u-n-summit-aims-for-global-pact-to-protect-nature.md): By Gloria Dickie and Allison Lampert MONTREAL (Reuters) – Countries are gathering Tuesday for a key U.N. nature conference in Montreal, aiming to broker a new..
- [Explainer-What&#8217;s on the agenda at the U.N.&#8217;s COP15 nature summit?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-whats-on-the-agenda-at-the-u-n-s-cop15-nature-summit.md): By Gloria Dickie MONTREAL (Reuters) – A key United Nations summit to halt nature loss begins this week in Montreal, Canada. Delegates from nearly 200 countrie..
- [Factbox-How governments are trying to ease inflation pain](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-how-governments-are-trying-to-ease-inflation-pain.md): (Reuters) – Pandemic-related disruptions to global supply chains and the knock-on effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine have driven up prices of energy, commod..
- [Emergency call services, telcos urge EU to protect telecoms networks from power cuts](https://assetdigest.com/emergency-call-services-telcos-urge-eu-to-protect-telecoms-networks-from-power-cuts.md): By Elvira Pollina, Supantha Mukherjee and Mathieu Rosemain MILAN/STOCKHOLM/PARIS (Reuters) – Europe’s top telecoms operators and an emergency services lobby..
- [First winter cold snap tests French power grid](https://assetdigest.com/first-winter-cold-snap-tests-french-power-grid.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Temperatures hovering near zero in coming days will test the resilience of France’s power network, even as President Emmanuel Macron urged..
- [EU seeks deal on law preventing import of deforestation-linked goods](https://assetdigest.com/eu-seeks-deal-on-law-preventing-import-of-deforestation-linked-goods.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will attempt to clinch a deal on Monday evening on a law to prevent companies from selling into the EU ..
- [Greece, Britain discussing Parthenon Sculptures return but deal not close, Athens says](https://assetdigest.com/greece-britain-discussing-parthenon-sculptures-return-but-deal-not-close-athens-says.md): By Renee Maltezou ATHENS (Reuters) – The Greek government on Monday quashed local media reports that a deal with Britain over the repatriation of the Partheno..
- [Historic crown to be modified for King Charles&#8217;s coronation](https://assetdigest.com/historic-crown-to-be-modified-for-king-charless-coronation.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The historic St Edward’s Crown, which has been the centrepiece of the coronation of monarchs in England for more than 350 years, has been..
- [Shares slip, yields rise as U.S. data sparks rate hike concerns](https://assetdigest.com/shares-slip-yields-rise-as-u-s-data-sparks-rate-hike-concerns.md): By Herbert Lash and Elizabeth Howcroft NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Global stocks slid and Treasury yields rose on Monday as investors ignored an easing of China..
- [Sterling slips as boost from new China COVID rules fades](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-slips-as-boost-from-new-china-covid-rules-fades.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – The pound slid on Monday, as an initial jolt of investor enthusiasm over signs of possible loosening in COVID restrictions..
- [BIS warns of $80 trillion of hidden FX swap debt](https://assetdigest.com/bis-warns-of-80-trillion-of-hidden-fx-swap-debt.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned that pension funds and other ‘non-bank’ financial firms now have ..
- [ECB&#8217;s Makhlouf expects 50 bps rate hike in December](https://assetdigest.com/ecbs-makhlouf-expects-50-bps-rate-hike-in-december.md): (Corrects first paragraph to say rates ‘may have to move into restrictive territory’, not ‘would have to’) By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) – The Eu..
- [UK new car sales rise in November, fail to zoom past 2019 levels- SMMT](https://assetdigest.com/uk-new-car-sales-rise-in-november-fail-to-zoom-past-2019-levels-smmt.md): (Reuters) – British new car registrations jumped nearly 24% in November from a year earlier to record their fourth straight month of gains, driven by sales of..
- [Oil prices rise after OPEC+ keeps output steady, Russian price cap imposed](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-rise-after-opec-keeps-output-steady-russian-price-cap-imposed.md): By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Monday after OPEC+ nations held their output targets steady ahead of a European Union ban and a G7 price c..
- [Tax credits for EU electric vehicles to dominate Monday&#8217;s trade talks with U.S](https://assetdigest.com/tax-credits-for-eu-electric-vehicles-to-dominate-mondays-trade-talks-with-u-s.md): By David Lawder COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Reuters) -Top European Union officials are aiming to be more vocal at a trade meeting with their U.S. counterparts on Monday ..
- [Euro zone likely heading into mild recession-PMI](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-likely-heading-into-mild-recession-pmi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Euro zone business activity declined for a fifth month in November, suggesting the economy was sliding into a mild recession as consumers c..
- [Volkswagen to discuss new software roadmap on Dec. 15 -Handelsblatt](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-to-discuss-new-software-roadmap-on-dec-15-handelsblatt.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen Chief Executive Oliver Blume will present a long-delayed new software strategy for the carmaker at a supervisory board meeting o..
- [Trafigura enters $3 billion loan to supply Germany&#8217;s Sefe with gas](https://assetdigest.com/trafigura-enters-3-billion-loan-to-supply-germanys-sefe-with-gas.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Commodities trading firm Trafigura on Monday said it has entered into a $3 billion four-year loan to supply gas to German gas trader Sef..
- [Asia shares bank on eventual China opening; oil gains](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-bank-on-eventual-china-opening-oil-gains.md): By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares extended their rally on Monday as investors hoped steps to unwind pandemic restrictions in China would eventuall..
- [Dollar soft as China reopening hopes boost risk sentiment](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-soft-as-china-reopening-hopes-boost-risk-sentiment.md): SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar struggled to gain a foothold on Monday and was languishing at five-month lows as traders looked past stronger than anticipate..
- [Dollar soft as China reopening hopes boost risk sentiment](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-soft-as-china-reopening-hopes-boost-risk-sentiment-2.md): SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar struggled to gain a foothold on Monday and was languishing at five-month lows as traders looked past stronger than anticipate..
- [U.S., France agreed to &#8220;fix&#8221; U.S. subsidies issues, says Macron](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-france-agreed-to-fix-u-s-subsidies-issues-says-macron.md): (Reuters) -President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed during a state visit earlier this week to “fix” issues arising from U.S. legislat..
- [UK economy to shrink in 2023, risks &#8216;lost decade&#8217;: CBI](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economy-to-shrink-in-2023-risks-lost-decade-cbi.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s economy is on course to shrink 0.4% next year as inflation remains high and companies put investment on hold,..
- [Crypto broker Genesis owes Gemini&#8217;s customers $900 million &#8211; FT](https://assetdigest.com/crypto-broker-genesis-owes-geminis-customers-900-million-ft.md): (Reuters) -Crypto broker Genesis and its parent company Digital Currency Group (DCG) owe customers of the Winklevoss twins’ crypto exchange Gemini $900 millio..
- [Analysis-Energy hungry Europe can&#8217;t look to U.S. shale to fill any OPEC gap](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-energy-hungry-europe-cant-look-to-u-s-shale-to-fill-any-opec-gap.md): By Laila Kearney, Liz Hampton and Arathy Somasekhar NEW YORK/DENVER/HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. shale oil drillers turned from scrappy wildcatters into multi-mil..
- [Take Five: Ready for that Santa rally?](https://assetdigest.com/take-five-ready-for-that-santa-rally.md): (Reuters) – Swiss lender Credit Suisse faces a litmus test over its rights issue, just one several trials markets must work through between now and year-end e..
- [U.S., EU to address Inflation Reduction Act fears constructively -draft](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-eu-to-address-inflation-reduction-act-fears-constructively-draft.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The United States and the European Union will seek to tackle EU concerns about a new U.S. green energy subsidy package in..
- [Stocks fall as strong U.S. payrolls muddies rate bets](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-fall-as-strong-u-s-payrolls-muddies-rate-bets.md): By Sinéad Carew NEW YORK (Reuters) – Equities took a dip on Friday while U.S. Treasury yields climbed as investors bet on a more hawkish-than-expected Federa..
- [Euro zone bond yields rise after U.S. jobs data](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-bond-yields-rise-after-u-s-jobs-data.md): By Alun John LONDON (Reuters) – European government bond yields rose after Friday data showed U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in November and ..
- [Reckitt expects U.S. infant formula shortage until spring](https://assetdigest.com/reckitt-expects-u-s-infant-formula-shortage-until-spring.md): By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) -The near year-long infant formula shortage in the United States that prompted the intervention of the White House is likely to ..
- [Factbox-Global banks take axe to jobs as cost pressures mount](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-global-banks-take-axe-to-jobs-as-cost-pressures-mount.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Banks typically trim jobs towards the end of the year, but 2022 has seen a bigger wave of redundancies and layoffs. Rising cost pressures a..
- [Irish corporate tax boom breaks more records in November](https://assetdigest.com/irish-corporate-tax-boom-breaks-more-records-in-november.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland took in more corporate tax in November than it used to collect in entire years a decade ago, as a recent boom in receipts from mult..
- [Pfizer to invest more than $2.5 billion to expand European manufacturing](https://assetdigest.com/pfizer-to-invest-more-than-2-5-billion-to-expand-european-manufacturing.md): By Michael Erman NEW YORK (Reuters) -Pfizer Inc is investing more than $2.5 billion at its drug making plants in Belgium and Ireland, gearing up to launch new p..
- [Global central banks extend rate hike push in November](https://assetdigest.com/global-central-banks-extend-rate-hike-push-in-november.md): By Karin Strohecker and Vincent Flasseur LONDON (Reuters) – The pace and scale of rate hikes delivered by central banks in November picked up speed again as p..
- [EU countries consider lower gas price cap &#8211; documents](https://assetdigest.com/eu-countries-consider-lower-gas-price-cap-documents.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union countries will consider on Friday a proposal for a gas price cap slightly lower than a Brussels proposal that ..
- [Factbox-What European companies are doing as workers face high inflation](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-what-european-companies-are-doing-as-workers-face-high-inflation.md): (Reuters) -Companies across Europe are offering one-off bonuses and renegotiating wages as surging inflation raises food and energy bills for staff over the win..
- [UniCredit to pay bonus, replace 850 older branch staff in Italy](https://assetdigest.com/unicredit-to-pay-bonus-replace-850-older-branch-staff-in-italy.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s second-biggest bank UniCredit will give employees in Italy a one-off payment of 2,400 euros ($2,526) to reward productivity and he..
- [Spain&#8217;s labour market resilient as unemployment drops in Nov](https://assetdigest.com/spains-labour-market-resilient-as-unemployment-drops-in-nov.md): MADRID (Reuters) -Unemployment fell and net jobs were created in November in Spain, official data showed on Friday, reflecting strength in the labour market des..
- [Explainer-India G20 presidency 2023: what does it mean and what can we expect](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-india-g20-presidency-2023-what-does-it-mean-and-what-can-we-expect.md): By Devjyot Ghoshal NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India began its year-long presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) this week, taking over from Indonesia at a time of geop..
- [UK parliament committee chair says she talked defence cooperation on Taiwan trip](https://assetdigest.com/uk-parliament-committee-chair-says-she-talked-defence-cooperation-on-taiwan-trip.md): TAIPEI (Reuters) – A senior British lawmaker said on Friday her delegation had discussed defence cooperation with Taiwan during a visit this week to the Chine..
- [Dollar steadies near 16-week low, yuan set for biggest weekly gain since 2005](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-steadies-near-16-week-low-yuan-set-for-biggest-weekly-gain-since-2005.md): By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar was pinned near 16-week lows against a basket of major currencies on Friday ahead of key U.S. labour market data..
- [India&#8217;s Reliance makes rare buy of Russian naphtha, ups fuel oil imports](https://assetdigest.com/indias-reliance-makes-rare-buy-of-russian-naphtha-ups-fuel-oil-imports.md): By Mohi Narayan NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s Reliance Industries, operator of the world’s largest refining complex, is snapping up Russian refined fuels,..
- [Soccer-World Cup 2022: England&#8217;s route to final explained](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-world-cup-2022-englands-route-to-final-explained.md): (Reuters) – England are looking to win their second World Cup title at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament in Qatar. Here is what you need to know about their rout..
- [How investors can support SMEs during the current economic squeeze](https://assetdigest.com/how-investors-can-support-smes-during-the-current-economic-squeeze.md): By Nikolai Hentsch, COO, AREX Markets When business confidence is in steady decline, with interest rates and inflation increasing across the board, people..
- [EU sets recycling, reuse targets to cut packaging waste](https://assetdigest.com/eu-sets-recycling-reuse-targets-to-cut-packaging-waste.md): By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission proposed on Wednesday new rules to reduce packaging waste through increased recycled content..
- [BYD set to be China&#8217;s top-selling car brand for Nov, Tesla gains -data](https://assetdigest.com/byd-set-to-be-chinas-top-selling-car-brand-for-nov-tesla-gains-data.md): SHANGHAI (Reuters) – BYD was the top-selling car brand in China in the first four weeks of November, brokerage data showed, outperforming the Volkswagen brand..
- [Portugal&#8217;s Q3 growth accelerates with consumption but future not shining](https://assetdigest.com/portugals-q3-growth-accelerates-with-consumption-but-future-not-shining.md): By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal’s economy expanded 0.4% in the third quarter from 0.1% in the previous quarter, boosted by higher private co..
- [FTX collapse shows urgent need to finalise EU crypto rules, says European Commission](https://assetdigest.com/ftx-collapse-shows-urgent-need-to-finalise-eu-crypto-rules-says-european-commission.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The “questionable practices” at now collapsed crypto exchange FTX would not have been allowed to happen under European Union ..
- [World stocks upbeat on hopes for China re-opening, inflation peaking](https://assetdigest.com/world-stocks-upbeat-on-hopes-for-china-re-opening-inflation-peaking.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) -World equity markets rallied on Wednesday lifted by hopes that inflation is peaking and a re-opening of China’s economy ..
- [Global stocks to grind higher, lacklustre year ahead: Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/global-stocks-to-grind-higher-lacklustre-year-ahead-reuters-poll.md): By Hari Kishan BENGALURU (Reuters) – The global economy needs to find a more solid footing before most stock markets break out of their torpor, according to m..
- [Economic headwinds set to push oil below $100 in 2023: Reuters Poll](https://assetdigest.com/economic-headwinds-set-to-push-oil-below-100-in-2023-reuters-poll.md): By Seher Dareen (Reuters) – Brent oil prices will hold above the $100 level for the rest of 2022 as an impending EU ban on Russian oil sparks uncertainty over..
- [Bank of England consults on remaining Basel bank capital rules](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-consults-on-remaining-basel-bank-capital-rules.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England confirmed on Wednesday that the rollout of remaining global bank capital rules would start in January 2025, with smalle..
- [Sweden, Finland and Turkey have made progress on NATO membership, Sweden says](https://assetdigest.com/sweden-finland-and-turkey-have-made-progress-on-nato-membership-sweden-says.md): BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Sweden and Finland have made good progress towards an agreement with Turkey on the Nordic countries’ admission to NATO, Swedish Minist..
- [Oil up on lower U.S. crude stocks and dollar, OPEC+ and China concerns limit gains](https://assetdigest.com/oil-up-on-lower-u-s-crude-stocks-and-dollar-opec-and-china-concerns-limit-gains.md): By Laila Kearney and Trixie Sher Li Yap (Reuters) – Oil prices posted gains of more than 1% in Asian trade on Wednesday on falling U.S. crude inventories and ..
- [Croatia, heading to enter euro zone, adopts first budget in euros](https://assetdigest.com/croatia-heading-to-enter-euro-zone-adopts-first-budget-in-euros.md): SARAJEVO (Reuters) – Croatia, which will enter the euro zone on Jan. 1, passed its first budget in euros on Tuesday, targeting a general deficit of 2.3% of gr..
- [Dollar near one-week high as traders prepare for Powell, payrolls tests](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-near-one-week-high-as-traders-prepare-for-powell-payrolls-tests.md): xBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar stuck close to a one-week high on Wednesday, holding on to gains from a three-day rally, as investors bra..
- [Exclusive-Kazakh McDonald&#8217;s shut outlets temporarily after halting supplies from Russia &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-kazakh-mcdonalds-shut-outlets-temporarily-after-halting-supplies-from-russia-sources.md): By Mariya Gordeyeva ALMATY (Reuters) – McDonald’s licensee in Kazakhstan was forced to temporarily close its restaurants this month after cutting ties with ..
- [BlockFi tells U.S. bankruptcy court it is &#8216;the antithesis of FTX&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/blockfi-tells-u-s-bankruptcy-court-it-is-the-antithesis-of-ftx.md): By Dietrich Knauth (Reuters) -BlockFi, the first direct casualty of crypto exchange FTX’s collapse, told a U.S. bankruptcy judge on Tuesday that the U.S. cryp..
- [Analysis-RBC tightens grip at home with $10 billion HSBC Canada bid, regulatory risks loom](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-rbc-tightens-grip-at-home-with-10-billion-hsbc-canada-bid-regulatory-risks-loom.md): By Divya Rajagopal and Saeed Azhar TORONTO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Royal Bank of Canada’s swift move to buy HSBC’s Canada unit for C$13.5 billion ($10 billio..
- [In the Sharing Economy and During High Inflation, Property is now the New Gold](https://assetdigest.com/in-the-sharing-economy-and-during-high-inflation-property-is-now-the-new-gold.md): CEO and co-Founder of the TPX™ Property Exchanges, Antony Abell, unpacks how the evolution in property ownership is now reigniting real hope and promising gre..
- [German inflation eased in November but too soon for &#8216;all-clear&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/german-inflation-eased-in-november-but-too-soon-for-all-clear.md): By Miranda Murray and Balazs Koranyi BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s inflation cooled slightly in November, but remained near a record high, suggesting that wh..
- [UK royals in U.S. spotlight as William and Kate visit](https://assetdigest.com/uk-royals-in-u-s-spotlight-as-william-and-kate-visit-2.md): By Michael Holden and Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) – Prince William and his wife Kate fly out to the United States on Wednesday for their first visit for eigh..
- [You can’t cheat death or the taxman](https://assetdigest.com/you-cant-cheat-death-or-the-taxman.md): By Dominic Bourquin, Partner at Monahans, the south west’s largest accountancy and business advisory firm, and Head of its Tax Consultancy and Corporate Finan..
- [Utelogy Drives the Future of Connected Workplace User Experiences Through Rapid Growth and Ongoing Technology Innovation](https://assetdigest.com/utelogy-drives-the-future-of-connected-workplace-user-experiences-through-rapid-growth-and-ongoing-technology-innovation.md): Los Angeles, USA, November 08, 2022 – Utelogy Corporation, a global leader in the monitoring, management, control and automation of technology in the modern..
- [London&#8217;s West End regains pre-pandemic buzz, boosting sales](https://assetdigest.com/londons-west-end-regains-pre-pandemic-buzz-boosting-sales.md): By Aby Jose Koilparambil and Suban Abdulla (Reuters) -London’s West End has seen retail, hospitality and leisure venue sales return to pre-pandemic levels, bo..
- [UK mortgage approvals hit lowest since June 2020](https://assetdigest.com/uk-mortgage-approvals-hit-lowest-since-june-2020.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -The number of mortgages approved by lenders in Britain fell in October to its lowest since June 2020, soon after the onset of th..
- [Greek residential property price recovery picks up in third quarter](https://assetdigest.com/greek-residential-property-price-recovery-picks-up-in-third-quarter.md): By George Georgiopoulos ATHENS (Reuters) – A recovery in Greece’s residential real estate market picked up pace in the third quarter, as the economy continu..
- [Hyundai Motor, SK On sign EV battery supply pact for N. America](https://assetdigest.com/hyundai-motor-sk-on-sign-ev-battery-supply-pact-for-n-america.md): By Heekyong Yang and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group has signed an agreement to source electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Nort..
- [Swiss GDP growth lags expectations in Q3](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-gdp-growth-lags-expectations-in-q3.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss economy grew a real 0.2% in the third quarter versus the second three months of 2022 and 0.5% year-on-year, official data showed ..
- [Nestle nudges 2022 sales outlook higher again](https://assetdigest.com/nestle-nudges-2022-sales-outlook-higher-again.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -Nestle has nudged its 2022 sales outlook higher again, the world’s largest packaged food company said ahead of an investor seminar on Tuesda..
- [Europe on course to end winter with plenty of gas: Kemp](https://assetdigest.com/europe-on-course-to-end-winter-with-plenty-of-gas-kemp.md): By John Kemp LONDON (Reuters) -Europe’s gas inventories are on course to end the winter of 2022/23 at one of the highest levels on record – if prices stay h..
- [UK royals in U.S. spotlight as William and Kate visit](https://assetdigest.com/uk-royals-in-u-s-spotlight-as-william-and-kate-visit.md): By Michael Holden and Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) – Prince William and his wife Kate fly out to the United States on Wednesday for their first visit for eigh..
- [Ford recalls 634,000 vehicles worldwide over fire risks](https://assetdigest.com/ford-recalls-634000-vehicles-worldwide-over-fire-risks.md): By David Shepardson (Reuters) -Ford Motor Co is recalling 634,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) worldwide over fire risks from possible cracked fuel injectors a..
- [Italy seeks fresh options for TIM as bid for network seen fading](https://assetdigest.com/italy-seeks-fresh-options-for-tim-as-bid-for-network-seen-fading.md): By Elvira Pollina and Giuseppe Fonte MILAN/ROME (Reuters) -Italy’s new government will likely need to seek fresh options for ailing former phone monopoly Tele..
- [Greece PM senses &#8220;momentum&#8221; in &#8220;Elgin Marbles&#8221; talks with Britain](https://assetdigest.com/greece-pm-senses-momentum-in-elgin-marbles-talks-with-britain.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday there was “progress” and a sense of “momentum” in talks with Britain t..
- [European retailers downbeat despite Black Friday boost](https://assetdigest.com/european-retailers-downbeat-despite-black-friday-boost.md): By Maria Sheahan, Toby Sterling and Alvise Armellini BERLIN/AMSTERDAM/MILAN (Reuters) -Europeans snapped up smartphones, Christmas decorations, sweaters and jew..
- [EU sets out plans to shift derivatives clearing from London to Frankfurt](https://assetdigest.com/eu-sets-out-plans-to-shift-derivatives-clearing-from-london-to-frankfurt.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Banks and other market participants in the European Union will have to prove to regulators that they are not overly reliant on cl..
- [Deutsche Bank: Equity bear market rally will stretch into 2023, dollar weaker](https://assetdigest.com/deutsche-bank-equity-bear-market-rally-will-stretch-into-2023-dollar-weaker.md): LONDON (Reuters) – A bear market rally in equity markets will continue into next year before slumping as a recession in the world economy takes hold, Deutsche..
- [Euro zone credit growth remains brisk despite gloomy outlook](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-credit-growth-remains-brisk-despite-gloomy-outlook.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Bank lending to euro zone companies held steady, maintaining the sector’s biggest borrowing binge in over a decade, despite rising int..
- [Food of the future: London air raid shelter to underground farm](https://assetdigest.com/food-of-the-future-london-air-raid-shelter-to-underground-farm.md): By Sarah Young and Aiden Nulty LONDON (Reuters) – In an underground World War Two air raid shelter where London tube trains can be heard rattling overhead, ar..
- [UK&#8217;s Superdry in talks with Bantry Bay to refinance $85 million facility](https://assetdigest.com/uks-superdry-in-talks-with-bantry-bay-to-refinance-85-million-facility.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British fashion group Superdry said it is in negotiations to refinance borrowings of up to 70 million pounds ($85 million) with Bantry Bay ..
- [Dollar slips, while yuan slumps on COVID unrest in China](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-slips-while-yuan-slumps-on-covid-unrest-in-china.md): By Rae Wee and Harry Robertson SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar weakened on Monday as investors weighed up the recent drop in U.S. government bond yiel..
- [UK to launch new billion-pound home insulation programme](https://assetdigest.com/uk-to-launch-new-billion-pound-home-insulation-programme.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s government intends to make 1 billion pounds ($1.2 billion) of public funding available for home insulation projects from early ..
- [Prague Christmas market returns after COVID but with fewer lights](https://assetdigest.com/prague-christmas-market-returns-after-covid-but-with-fewer-lights.md): PRAGUE (Reuters) – Thousands of people poured into Prague’s medieval Old Town Square at the weekend for the lighting of a 25-metre (80-foot) Christmas tree ..
- [UK to fine tech companies that fail to remove self-harm material](https://assetdigest.com/uk-to-fine-tech-companies-that-fail-to-remove-self-harm-material.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s government intends to make it illegal to encourage others to harm themselves online and will fine social medi..
- [Airbus may delay some 2023 jet deliveries: sources](https://assetdigest.com/airbus-may-delay-some-2023-jet-deliveries-sources.md): By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus is preparing the ground for further delays to planned delivery dates of some medium-haul aircraft in 2023 even as it ra..
- [Credit Agricole is weighing foray into German car-sharing: media report](https://assetdigest.com/credit-agricole-is-weighing-foray-into-german-car-sharing-media-report.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – French bank Credit Agricole is weighing plans to offer car-sharing financial services in Germany because the growing market offers oppor..
- [OPEC+ meeting to take into account market conditions – Iraqi official](https://assetdigest.com/opec-meeting-to-take-into-account-market-conditions-iraqi-official.md): CAIRO (Reuters) – The OPEC+ meeting in December will take into account the condition and balance of the market, Iraq’s state news agency quoted Saadoun Mohs..
- [EU demands quick fix from U.S. of green subsidy law](https://assetdigest.com/eu-demands-quick-fix-from-u-s-of-green-subsidy-law.md): By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union ministers warned on Friday that time was running out to resolve differences with Washington over U.S...
- [Cost-of-living crisis casts shadow over Europe&#8217;s Black Friday](https://assetdigest.com/cost-of-living-crisis-casts-shadow-over-europes-black-friday-2.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Europe’s retailers are hoping Black Friday discount day will get shoppers spending, though it is taking place against a ba..
- [IKEA stores owner Ingka&#8217;s annual operating profit rises 9%](https://assetdigest.com/ikea-stores-owner-ingkas-annual-operating-profit-rises-9.md): By Anna Ringstrom STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Ingka Group, the owner of most IKEA stores, reported on Friday a 9% rise in annual operating profit, as price increase..
- [Survey of 1,100 Senior Business Leaders in the UK by B2B Media Brand Raconteur Reveals Complex Decision-Making Landscape](https://assetdigest.com/survey-of-1100-senior-business-leaders-in-the-uk-by-b2b-media-brand-raconteur-reveals-complex-decision-making-landscape.md): 94% of businesses have more than 6 people involved in buying decisions 53% consult with 11 or more decision-makers 1 in 5 (21%) of buying decisions involve at l..
- [ANGEL INVESTMENT &#8211; THE PROS AND CONS](https://assetdigest.com/angel-investment-the-pros-and-cons.md): Dash Tabor is co-founder and CEO of TUBR, a tech start-up which has developed machine learning technology that needs only a fraction of that data usually requir..
- [(no title) - 11367](https://assetdigest.com/11367-2.md): UK budget fashion chain Primark to invest 140 million stg in stores LONDON (Reuters) – British fashion chain Primark set out plans to invest 140 million pound..
- [UK energy regulator drops plan to ring fence customers&#8217; cash](https://assetdigest.com/uk-energy-regulator-drops-plan-to-ring-fence-customers-cash.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British energy regulator Ofgem on Friday dropped a planned requirement for suppliers to ring fence customer credit balances, allowing them to ..
- [Cost-of-living crisis casts shadow over Europe&#8217;s Black Friday](https://assetdigest.com/cost-of-living-crisis-casts-shadow-over-europes-black-friday.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Europe’s retailers are hoping Black Friday discount day will get shoppers spending, though it takes place against a backdrop ..
- [Dollar set for weekly loss amid expectations Fed will slow hikes](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-set-for-weekly-loss-amid-expectations-fed-will-slow-hikes.md): By Rae Wee and Joice Alves SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar hovered near a three-month low on Friday and was headed for a weekly loss, as the pros..
- [Atlantia exit highlights Milan&#8217;s battle to retain market heavyweights](https://assetdigest.com/atlantia-exit-highlights-milans-battle-to-retain-market-heavyweights.md): By Elisa Anzolin MILAN (Reuters) – The buyout of Atlantia will cut another 19 billion euros ($19.5 billion) from the value of the Milan bourse and bring to 12..
- [Exclusive: Foxconn woes could hit at least 30% of iPhone Nov shipments from China plant &#8211; source](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-foxconn-woes-could-hit-at-least-30-of-iphone-nov-shipments-from-china-plant-source.md): TAIPEI (Reuters) – Production of Apple Inc’s iPhones could slump by at least 30% at Foxconn’s factory in China’s city of Zhengzhou after worker unrest d..
- [Malaysia&#8217;s new PM Anwar says first priority is cost of living](https://assetdigest.com/malaysias-new-pm-anwar-says-first-priority-is-cost-of-living.md): By Mei Mei Chu KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday his primary focus would be on the cost of liv..
- [British nurses to stage first strikes on Dec. 15, 20](https://assetdigest.com/british-nurses-to-stage-first-strikes-on-dec-15-20.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Thousands of British nurses will go on strike on Dec. 15 and 20 for more pay, their union said on Friday, adding to a winter of industrial ..
- [UK motor and home insurers headed for heavy losses, EY warns](https://assetdigest.com/uk-motor-and-home-insurers-headed-for-heavy-losses-ey-warns.md): (Reuters) – British motor and home insurers are set for significant losses in 2022 and 2023 due to inflationary pressures and low premium rates, according to ..
- [Soccer-Ronaldo breaks record as Portugal up and running with Ghana win](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-ronaldo-breaks-record-as-portugal-up-and-running-with-ghana-win.md): By Toby Davis DOHA (Reuters) -Cristiano Ronaldo drew a line under a tumultuous tournament build-up as he wrote his name in the record books to become the first ..
- [FINGERPRINTS’ SUPPORTS TWO MORE BIOMETRIC PAYMENT CARD LAUNCHES IN THE MENA REGION](https://assetdigest.com/fingerprints-supports-two-more-biometric-payment-card-launches-in-the-mena-region.md): World-leading biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™), has announced that its solution will be part of the MENA region’s latest step in i..
- [Volkswagen strikes below-inflation wage deal, continues German trend](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-strikes-below-inflation-wage-deal-continues-german-trend.md): By Jan Schwartz HAMBURG (Reuters) -Volkswagen on Wednesday agreed a two-year wage deal for workers at its western German factories, offering around 8.5% more pa..
- [Italy&#8217;s A2A trims green investment plan citing economy, volatile markets](https://assetdigest.com/italys-a2a-trims-green-investment-plan-citing-economy-volatile-markets.md): (Reuters) -Italy’s largest regional utility A2A on Tuesday scaled back its investments aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, as volatility in energy markets..
- [Britain&#8217;s Halfords targets retirees in recruitment drive](https://assetdigest.com/britains-halfords-targets-retirees-in-recruitment-drive.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Halfords is aiming to recruit 1,000 new technicians over the next 12 months by attracting retirees to work in its car repair centres, as Br..
- [Glencore to sell Australian copper mine to SPAC for $1.1 billion](https://assetdigest.com/glencore-to-sell-australian-copper-mine-to-spac-for-1-1-billion.md): (Reuters) – Glencore said on Wednesday that blank-check firm Metal Acquisition Corp (MAC) agreed to an amended agreement to buy the global miner’s Cobar cop..
- [German residential property market faces risk of price drop &#8211; DIW study](https://assetdigest.com/german-residential-property-market-faces-risk-of-price-drop-diw-study.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – The German residential property market faces a growing risk of price corrections, the DIW research institute said in a study released on We..
- [HP to cut about 12% jobs by end of fiscal 2025](https://assetdigest.com/hp-to-cut-about-12-jobs-by-end-of-fiscal-2025.md): (Reuters) -HP Inc said on Tuesday it expects to cut up to 6,000 jobs by the end of fiscal 2025, or about 12% of its global workforce, at a time when sales of pe..
- [Analysis-At World Cup, Saudi crown prince moves back on to global stage](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-at-world-cup-saudi-crown-prince-moves-back-on-to-global-stage.md): By Angus McDowall and Maya Gebeily DOHA (Reuters) – When Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took his seat next to the FIFA president at the World ..
- [UK investigating Apple, Google mobile browser dominance](https://assetdigest.com/uk-investigating-apple-google-mobile-browser-dominance.md): By Paul Sandle and Pushkala Aripaka LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s competition watchdog on Tuesday launched an in-depth investigation into the dominance of the m..
- [First nationwide map of Italy&#8217;s fascist monuments goes online](https://assetdigest.com/first-nationwide-map-of-italys-fascist-monuments-goes-online.md): By Alvise Armellini ROME (Reuters) – More than 1,400 monuments, street signs and plaques honouring fascism have been put online in the first nationwide attemp..
- [UK says Baker Hughes-Altus deal may hurt competition in oil well services](https://assetdigest.com/uk-says-baker-hughes-altus-deal-may-hurt-competition-in-oil-well-services.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s competition watchdog said on Tuesday U.S.-listed oilfield services firm Baker Hughes Co’s acquisition of Altus Intervention could re..
- [Equinor evaluating impact of British windfall tax on projects](https://assetdigest.com/equinor-evaluating-impact-of-british-windfall-tax-on-projects.md): By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) -Norwegian oil company Equinor said on Tuesday it is evaluating the impact of Britain’s windfall tax on its oil and gas project..
- [Suedzucker expects to raise its sugar prices again next year](https://assetdigest.com/suedzucker-expects-to-raise-its-sugar-prices-again-next-year.md): By Maytaal Angel LONDON (Reuters) -Europe’s largest sugar producer Suedzucker is set to bump up sugar prices again next year as energy costs remain high and i..
- [Zoom shares down 90% from peak as pandemic boom fades](https://assetdigest.com/zoom-shares-down-90-from-peak-as-pandemic-boom-fades.md): By Aditya Soni and Chavi Mehta (Reuters) – Shares of Zoom Video Communications Inc have tumbled about 90% from their pandemic peak in October 2020 as the form..
- [End of cheap money for U.S. farmers plows trouble into food production](https://assetdigest.com/end-of-cheap-money-for-u-s-farmers-plows-trouble-into-food-production.md): By P.J. Huffstutter and Bianca Flowers CHICAGO (Reuters) – Montana farmer Sarah Degn had big plans to invest the healthy profits she gleaned for her soybeans ..
- [King Charles hosts first state visit for S.Africa&#8217;s Ramaphosa](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-hosts-first-state-visit-for-s-africas-ramaphosa.md): LONDON (Reuters) – King Charles will host his first state visit since his accession to the British throne when he welcomes South African President Cyril Ramap..
- [Shell to &#8216;evaluate&#8217; 25 billion pound British investments after windfall tax](https://assetdigest.com/shell-to-evaluate-25-billion-pound-british-investments-after-windfall-tax.md): By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) -Shell said on Monday it will evaluate plans to spend up to 25 billion pounds in Britain over the next decade following the gover..
- [France demands Twitter ensure it can preserve &#8216;safe environment&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/france-demands-twitter-ensure-it-can-preserve-safe-environment.md): PARIS (Reuters) – French regulator Arcom said on Monday it had sent a letter to Twitter asking it to ensure by Nov. 24 that it can meet its legal obligation t..
- [Exclusive-QatarEnergy boss says World Cup tension will not impact German business](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-qatarenergy-boss-says-world-cup-tension-will-not-impact-german-business.md): By Andrew Mills and Maha El Dahan DOHA (Reuters) – QatarEnergy chief Saad al-Kaabi said on Monday that business with German firms would not be impacted by pol..
- [3 Predictions on the Future of Digital Asset Entrepreneurship ](https://assetdigest.com/3-predictions-on-the-future-of-digital-asset-entrepreneurship.md): By Blake Hutchison, CEO, Flippa 2022 has been a tough year for publicly traded tech companies, with former high-flyers like Meta losing 70% of their value...
- [Quant and UST Partner to Accelerate the Adoption of Institutional Digital Assets Across Financial Services](https://assetdigest.com/quant-and-ust-partner-to-accelerate-the-adoption-of-institutional-digital-assets-across-financial-services.md): Partnership empowers banks and capital market participants to tokenise existing asset classes and issue interoperable digital assets, creating new business ..
- [UK businesses call for looser immigration rules to boost growth](https://assetdigest.com/uk-businesses-call-for-looser-immigration-rules-to-boost-growth.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain should create a programme of temporary work visas to boost economic growth and also resolve a dispute with the European Union over ..
- [Lufthansa launches drive to hire 20,000 employees](https://assetdigest.com/lufthansa-launches-drive-to-hire-20000-employees.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Deutsche Lufthansa said it planned to hire 20,000 new employees as the German flagship airline launched a recruitment campaign on Monday, w..
- [Virgin Money shares leap on higher profit, investor payouts](https://assetdigest.com/virgin-money-shares-leap-on-higher-profit-investor-payouts.md): By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -Shares in British lender Virgin Money leapt 16% on Monday after it reported a jump in full-year profit and investor payouts, a..
- [StanChart sees Asia, Middle East as bright spots in weak global economy](https://assetdigest.com/stanchart-sees-asia-middle-east-as-bright-spots-in-weak-global-economy.md): By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Standard Chartered expects Asia and the Middle East to outperform other regions even as spiralling inflation and a spik..
- [Nestle&#8217;s Nespresso to sell paper-based compostable coffee pods](https://assetdigest.com/nestles-nespresso-to-sell-paper-based-compostable-coffee-pods.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Nestle’s Nespresso coffee business is launching paper-based compostable capsules to attract customers put off by the Swiss packaged food ..
- [Contract caterer Compass expects 2023 profit growth to top 20%](https://assetdigest.com/contract-caterer-compass-expects-2023-profit-growth-to-top-20.md): (Reuters) – Contract caterer Compass Group on Monday forecast its profit growth to be more than 20% in 2023 and margins to be above 6.5%, after reporting a su..
- [In a stadium of their own, migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen](https://assetdigest.com/in-a-stadium-of-their-own-migrant-workers-say-their-sweat-made-world-cup-happen.md): By Maya Gebeily and Charlotte Bruneau DOHA (Reuters) -Taking selfies from the stands and sitting on the grassy pitch, thousands of migrant workers gathered in a..
- [Oil prices ease to trade near 2-month lows on China demand fears, dollar strength](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-ease-to-trade-near-2-month-lows-on-china-demand-fears-dollar-strength.md): By Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices dropped to trade near two-month lows on Monday, having earlier slid by around $1 a barrel, as supply fears receded..
- [Younger Chinese are spurning factory jobs that power the economy](https://assetdigest.com/younger-chinese-are-spurning-factory-jobs-that-power-the-economy.md): By David Kirton SHENZHEN (Reuters) – Growing up in a Chinese village, Julian Zhu only saw his father a few times a year when he returned for holidays from his..
- [Chinese carmakers target more European sales with five-star EVs](https://assetdigest.com/chinese-carmakers-target-more-european-sales-with-five-star-evs.md): By Nick Carey SOLIHULL, England (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers have set their sights on winning over European drivers and large corporate cu..
- [Irish consumer sentiment dips slightly on tech job losses](https://assetdigest.com/irish-consumer-sentiment-dips-slightly-on-tech-job-losses.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – Irish consumer sentiment dipped slightly in November as people grew concerned about job losses in the country’s tech sector, a survey sho..
- [Collapsed FTX owes nearly $3.1 billion to top 50 creditors](https://assetdigest.com/collapsed-ftx-owes-nearly-3-1-billion-to-top-50-creditors.md): (Reuters) -Cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which has filed for U.S. bankruptcy court protection, said it owes its 50 biggest creditors nearly $3.1 billion. The exc..
- [The LCap Group launches Leadership Dynamics, first-of-its-kind leadership evaluation tool](https://assetdigest.com/the-lcap-group-launches-leadership-dynamics-first-of-its-kind-leadership-evaluation-tool.md): London, 17th November 2022 – The LCap Group, a major authority in the field of leadership insights for high-growth companies and investors, announce the l..
- [Wall Street seen opening higher but U.S. recession priced in](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-seen-opening-higher-but-u-s-recession-priced-in.md): By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday, indicating a higher open on Wall Street, as investors digest warnings from U.S. Fe..
- [ECB could slow rate hikes, but bond run-off should start soon, Knot says](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-could-slow-rate-hikes-but-bond-run-off-should-start-soon-knot-says.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank may slow the pace of interest rate hikes but should soon start running down its massive government debt holdin..
- [After Elon Musk&#8217;s ultimatum, Twitter employees start exiting](https://assetdigest.com/after-elon-musks-ultimatum-twitter-employees-start-exiting.md): By Sheila Dang, Paresh Dave and Hyunjoo Jin (Reuters) -Hundreds of Twitter Inc employees are estimated to have decided to quit the beleaguered social media comp..
- [Pfizer/BioNTech&#8217;s updated COVID shot shows strong response against BQ.1.1](https://assetdigest.com/pfizer-biontechs-updated-covid-shot-shows-strong-response-against-bq-1-1.md): (Reuters) -Pfizer Inc and its German partner BioNTech SE said on Friday their Omicron-tailored shot produced higher virus-neutralizing antibodies in older adult..
- [Big Pharma may have to reveal government deals in WHO&#8217;s draft pandemic rules](https://assetdigest.com/big-pharma-may-have-to-reveal-government-deals-in-whos-draft-pandemic-rules.md): By Jennifer Rigby and Emma Farge LONDON/GENEVA (Reuters) – Pharmaceutical companies could be made to disclose prices and deals agreed for any products they ma..
- [Analysis-U.S. regulators could be pressured by slim Republican House control](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-u-s-regulators-could-be-pressured-by-slim-republican-house-control.md): By Ross Kerber and Chris Prentice BOSTON/ WASHINGTON (Reuters) – With the U.S. House of Representatives under their control, Republicans have a new pulpit to ..
- [UK&#8217;s Royal Mail workers to strike in run-up to Christmas](https://assetdigest.com/uks-royal-mail-workers-to-strike-in-run-up-to-christmas.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Postal workers at Britain’s Royal Mail will strike for six days in the run-up to the busy Christmas period in a dispute over pay and conditi..
- [Bankers bet billions on new wave of debt-for-nature deals](https://assetdigest.com/bankers-bet-billions-on-new-wave-of-debt-for-nature-deals.md): By Clare Baldwin, Marc Jones and Simon Jessop SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) – The Galapagos Islands, whose thousands of unique species inspired Darwin’s ..
- [&#8216;Wave&#8217; of lawsuits over FTX expected, but investors will face legal hurdles](https://assetdigest.com/wave-of-lawsuits-over-ftx-expected-but-investors-will-face-legal-hurdles.md): By Jody Godoy (Reuters) – A lawsuit by FTX account holders in the United States is likely the first of many that will be brought over billions of dollars in l..
- [Explainer-How the World Health Organization might fight future pandemics](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-how-the-world-health-organization-might-fight-future-pandemics.md): By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – Negotiations on new rules for dealing with pandemics are underway at the World Health Organization (WHO), with a target date ..
- [Facctum launches FacctSet to streamline watchlist management ](https://assetdigest.com/facctum-launches-facctset-to-streamline-watchlist-management.md): The new solution is the first purpose-built watchlist management product to address growing data management challenges London, 3rd November 2022 – Facc..
- [PA Consulting signs collaboration agreement with PulPac to bring Dry Molded Fiber solutions to life for global brands](https://assetdigest.com/pa-consulting-signs-collaboration-agreement-with-pulpac-to-bring-dry-molded-fiber-solutions-to-life-for-global-brands.md): PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that’s bringing ingenuity to life and PulPac, the Swedish R&D and IP company behind Dry Molded Fiber, have sign..
- [NEW TECHNOLOGY CONSIGNS TRADITIONAL CV TO HISTORY](https://assetdigest.com/new-technology-consigns-traditional-cv-to-history.md): A world-first smart CV that’s powered by the latest Web3 technologies has been launched to revolutionise an outdated and broken recruiting process with a much..
- [G20 Summit: What you need to know now](https://assetdigest.com/g20-summit-what-you-need-to-know-now.md): NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Reuters) – Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) nations deplored Russia’s aggression in Ukraine “in the strongest terms” and demanded i..
- [The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on financial vulnerability](https://assetdigest.com/the-impact-of-the-cost-of-living-crisis-on-financial-vulnerability.md): By Tim Farmer, Clinical Director at Comentis When considering the impact of the rising cost of living on financial vulnerability, it’s tempting to say that e..
- [Italy names former Treasury official to head ITA Airways](https://assetdigest.com/italy-names-former-treasury-official-to-head-ita-airways.md): ROME (Reuters) -The Italian economy ministry on Wednesday said it would appoint former Treasury official Antonino Turicchi as chairman of state-owned carrier IT..
- [Tesla reports two new fatal crashes involving driver assistance systems](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-reports-two-new-fatal-crashes-involving-driver-assistance-systems.md): By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tesla Inc told U.S. auto safety regulators it has reports of two new crash fatalities in Model 3 cars tied to advan..
- [G7 leaders arranging emergency summit after Poland missile strike &#8211; Kyodo](https://assetdigest.com/g7-leaders-arranging-emergency-summit-after-poland-missile-strike-kyodo.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Group of Seven leaders are arranging an emergency summit meeting on Wednesday in response to a missile strike in Poland, the Kyodo news agen..
- [Musk to relaunch Twitter&#8217;s blue check subscription on Nov 29](https://assetdigest.com/musk-to-relaunch-twitters-blue-check-subscription-on-nov-29.md): (Reuters) -Billionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday that Twitter’s sought-after blue check subscription service will be relaunched on Nov. 29, a minor delay from..
- [Tennis-Nadal eliminated from ATP Finals, Alcaraz to finish year at No. 1](https://assetdigest.com/tennis-nadal-eliminated-from-atp-finals-alcaraz-to-finish-year-at-no-1.md): TURIN, Italy (Reuters) -Rafa Nadal was eliminated from the ATP Finals as Casper Ruud beat American Taylor Fritz in their round-robin match in Turin on Tuesday, ..
- [Currency trading in a spin after Polish explosion](https://assetdigest.com/currency-trading-in-a-spin-after-polish-explosion.md): By Sinéad Carew and Joice Alves NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Trading in the dollar and the euro was volatile on Tuesday, with both currencies trading below th..
- [YouTube expands shopping features to combat digital ad slowdown](https://assetdigest.com/youtube-expands-shopping-features-to-combat-digital-ad-slowdown.md): (Reuters) -YouTube said on Tuesday it is bringing shopping features to its TikTok-like short-form video service, as the Alphabet-owned company looks to fortify ..
- [Paris considers electric scooter ban over safety concerns](https://assetdigest.com/paris-considers-electric-scooter-ban-over-safety-concerns.md): By Geert De Clercq PARIS (Reuters) – Paris is considering banning its 15,000 rental electric scooters due to concerns about public safety on the city’s side..
- [UK financial watchdog urges political support for crypto bans](https://assetdigest.com/uk-financial-watchdog-urges-political-support-for-crypto-bans.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on Tuesday called on lawmakers to show their support for its unpopular decision ..
- [Spain expects to agree with banks mortgage relief measures by end of week](https://assetdigest.com/spain-expects-to-agree-with-banks-mortgage-relief-measures-by-end-of-week.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s government expects to reach by the end of this week an agreement with banks on mortgage relief measures to help vulnerable househ..
- [AA Cars streamlines its insurance proposition across 4,000 dealerships with Tempcover partnership](https://assetdigest.com/aa-cars-streamlines-its-insurance-proposition-across-4000-dealerships-with-tempcover-partnership.md): (14 November, 2022) Fleet, UK: AA Cars has strengthened its value proposition by offering customers across its 4,000-strong dealer network with a new fixed-..
- [Red Helix brings POPX on board to future-proof its ambitious growth plans](https://assetdigest.com/red-helix-brings-popx-on-board-to-future-proof-its-ambitious-growth-plans.md): Red Helix adopts THE POPX MSP Platform to deliver on its critical business objectives 14th November 2022 – Market leading network performance and cybersecu..
- [Check Point Software’s Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023: Expect More Global Attacks, Government Regulation, and Consolidation  ](https://assetdigest.com/check-point-softwares-cybersecurity-predictions-for-2023-expect-more-global-attacks-government-regulation-and-consolidation.md): Hacktivism, deepfakes, attacks on business collaboration tools, new regulatory mandates, and pressure to cut complexity will top organizations’ security ag..
- [Berlin startup ecolytiq expands into North America with Vancity and Visa  ](https://assetdigest.com/berlin-startup-ecolytiq-expands-into-north-america-with-vancity-and-visa.md): The climate tech startup ecolytiq announces its North American market entry by securing product launch with Canadian credit union Vancity October 19th, 2022,..
- [Retirement Readiness Utilizing Asset Protection](https://assetdigest.com/retirement-readiness-utilizing-asset-protection.md): By Crystal M. Richardson, Estate Planning Attorney Preparing for retirement during such a volatile time for the world’s markets creates deep concern for..
- [Top 10 Trading Tips for 2023](https://assetdigest.com/top-10-trading-tips-for-2023.md): By Angelo Ciaramello, The Funded Trader Do you want to start trading, but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you’re a seasoned trader, but are looking f..
- [Factbox-Strikes, protests in Europe over cost of living and pay](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-strikes-protests-in-europe-over-cost-of-living-and-pay-3.md): (Reuters) -European countries are facing strikes and protests due to high energy prices and mounting costs of living. Here are details of some recent and curren..
- [New China COVID rules spur concern as some cities halt routine tests](https://assetdigest.com/new-china-covid-rules-spur-concern-as-some-cities-halt-routine-tests.md): By Liz Lee BEIJING (Reuters) -Several Chinese cities began cutting routine community COVID-19 testing on Monday, days after China announced an easing of some of..
- [G7 launches climate &#8216;Shield&#8217; fund, some countries wary](https://assetdigest.com/g7-launches-climate-shield-fund-some-countries-wary.md): By Kate Abnett and Simon Jessop SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) – A G7-led plan dubbed “Global Shield” to provide funding to countries suffering climate ..
- [Explainer-Bracket creep, fiscal drag: how inflation warps the tax take](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-bracket-creep-fiscal-drag-how-inflation-warps-the-tax-take.md): By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) – While households struggle to cope with rocketing prices, the inflation spike is good for the taxman because it means there a..
- [FTSE 100 opens higher, Informa leads gains](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-opens-higher-informa-leads-gains.md): (Reuters) – UK’s export-oriented FTSE 100 edged higher on Monday as a weaker pound offered support, with shares of Informa jumping to the top of the index a..
- [For host Indonesia, a G20 summit dogged by Russia-Ukraine rancour](https://assetdigest.com/for-host-indonesia-a-g20-summit-dogged-by-russia-ukraine-rancour.md): By Kate Lamb (Reuters) – Group of 20 leaders meet on Tuesday under very different circumstances than those host Indonesia envisioned when it began planning th..
- [Analysis-Investors face expensive quest for year-end cash and safe assets](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-investors-face-expensive-quest-for-year-end-cash-and-safe-assets.md): By Yoruk Bahceli (Reuters) – As the most volatile period in years for traders draws to a close, the year-end dash for cash and high-quality assets will likely..
- [Shares mixed on Fed warning, China acts on property](https://assetdigest.com/shares-mixed-on-fed-warning-china-acts-on-property.md): By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian share markets were mixed on Monday as a top U.S. central banker warned investors against getting carried away over one ..
- [Visa has terminated global debit card agreements with FTX](https://assetdigest.com/visa-has-terminated-global-debit-card-agreements-with-ftx.md): NEW YORK (Reuters) – Visa Inc, the world’s largest payments processor, said on Sunday it was severing its global credit card agreements with collapsed crypt..
- [UK needs to make politically unpopular reforms to boost growth, business group says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-needs-to-make-politically-unpopular-reforms-to-boost-growth-business-group-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British government must be willing to make politically unpopular choices in areas such as immigration and regulation to boost business ..
- [Slovenia elects first female president](https://assetdigest.com/slovenia-elects-first-female-president.md): By Katja Lihtenvalner LJUBLJANA (Reuters) -Natasa Pirc Musar, a lawyer, won the second round of Slovenia’s presidential election on Sunday and will become its..
- [Germany warns its delegation of Egyptian spies at COP27](https://assetdigest.com/germany-warns-its-delegation-of-egyptian-spies-at-cop27.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German federal police have warned their nation’s delegation at the COP27 environmental summit in Egypt that its members may be subject to..
- [&#8216;Black Panther&#8217; sequel ignites box office with $330 million global debut](https://assetdigest.com/black-panther-sequel-ignites-box-office-with-330-million-global-debut.md): By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Marvel Studios adventure “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” brought crowds to movie theaters around the globe over ..
- [Musk halts Twitter&#8217;s coveted blue check amid proliferation of imposters](https://assetdigest.com/musk-halts-twitters-coveted-blue-check-amid-proliferation-of-imposters.md): By Nivedita Balu (Reuters) -Twitter Inc paused its recently announced $8 blue check subscription service on Friday as fake accounts mushroomed, and new owner El..
- [Musk warns of Twitter bankruptcy as more senior executives quit](https://assetdigest.com/musk-warns-of-twitter-bankruptcy-as-more-senior-executives-quit.md): By Katie Paul and Paresh Dave (Reuters) -Twitter Inc’s new owner Elon Musk on Thursday raised the possibility of the social media platform going bankrupt, cap..
- [Dollar set for biggest two-day fall since 2009 as rate outlook shifts](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-set-for-biggest-two-day-fall-since-2009-as-rate-outlook-shifts.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar headed for its biggest two-day drop in almost 14 years on Friday, as investors piled into riskier assets after a c..
- [Analysis-Europe&#8217;s retailers brace for cutback Christmas](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-europes-retailers-brace-for-cutback-christmas.md): By James Davey and Rachel More LONDON/BERLIN (Reuters) – European retailers fear this Christmas could be the worst in at least a decade as shoppers cut spendi..
- [Wall St heads higher as Fed rate hopes dent dollar](https://assetdigest.com/wall-st-heads-higher-as-fed-rate-hopes-dent-dollar.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Global stocks rose on Friday for a second day on hopes that peaking U.S. inflation means less aggressive rate hikes from the F..
- [Blending the physical with the virtual: the evolution of the business school campus at POLIMI Graduate School of Management](https://assetdigest.com/blending-the-physical-with-the-virtual-the-evolution-of-the-business-school-campus-at-polimi-graduate-school-of-management.md): POLIMI Graduate School of Management in Milan is world-renowned for producing highly innovative and immersive learning experiences for their students and f..
- [Moody’s Analytics: Forward-thinking compliance teams view perpetual KYC as the future of compliance](https://assetdigest.com/moodys-analytics-forward-thinking-compliance-teams-view-perpetual-kyc-as-the-future-of-compliance.md): Research finds that most organizations see pKYC as key to better understanding their risk during uncertain times New York, November 10, 2022 – Compliance ..
- [FCA’s Consumer Duty: What financial marketers must consider](https://assetdigest.com/fcas-consumer-duty-what-financial-marketers-must-consider.md): With under six months until the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new Consumer Duty rules roll out (31st July 2023), research from Making Science has rev..
- [Retailers grow ‘Recommerce’ offerings as demand for cost efficient and sustainable ways to shop increases](https://assetdigest.com/retailers-grow-recommerce-offerings-as-demand-for-cost-efficient-and-sustainable-ways-to-shop-increases.md): New research* from Barclaycard Payments reveals retailers are introducing more sustainable ways to buy and sell products and services, amidst pressure from c..
- [TERRIFIO SELECTED TO TAKE PART IN LAWTECH UK SANDBOX 3.0: DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT PIONEERS WITHIN LAWTECH](https://assetdigest.com/terrifio-selected-to-take-part-in-lawtech-uk-sandbox-3-0-developed-to-support-pioneers-within-lawtech.md): Terrifio is a new automated global platform designed to help IP professionals who are passionate about helping IP creators achieve real value from great inno..
- [Money – Is it still the family taboo](https://assetdigest.com/money-is-it-still-the-family-taboo.md): By Alice Edwards, Solicitor at Winckworth Sherwood With the cost of living crisis, rising interest rates and proposed tax changes, our personal finances are ..
- [Importance of Transparency and Connections in Business](https://assetdigest.com/importance-of-transparency-and-connections-in-business.md): By Connor David, Freelance Writer In any industry, transparency is a key factor for a company’s success. While it can take many forms with different methods ..
- [Global economic crisis strangling progress for poor, warns U.N. development chief](https://assetdigest.com/global-economic-crisis-strangling-progress-for-poor-warns-u-n-development-chief.md): By Laurie Goering SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Decades of development progress are at risk as economies are pushed backward by climat..
- [Winter weather could be mild, German met office DWD says](https://assetdigest.com/winter-weather-could-be-mild-german-met-office-dwd-says.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany could be in for a mild winter, the meteorological office DWD said on Thursday, raising the possibility that energy supply tightn..
- [EU proposes tighter vehicle pollution emission standards](https://assetdigest.com/eu-proposes-tighter-vehicle-pollution-emission-standards.md): By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission proposed on Thursday broadly tighter limits for vehicle emissions of harmful nitrogen oxides..
- [Inflation dampens festive spirit as German retail faces slump](https://assetdigest.com/inflation-dampens-festive-spirit-as-german-retail-faces-slump.md): By Rachel More BERLIN (Reuters) – German shoppers are tightening their purse strings this festive season, the HDE retail association warned on Thursday, forec..
- [Behind FTX&#8217;s fall, battling billionaires and a failed bid to save crypto](https://assetdigest.com/behind-ftxs-fall-battling-billionaires-and-a-failed-bid-to-save-crypto.md): By Angus Berwick and Tom Wilson (Reuters) – On Tuesday morning, Sam Bankman-Fried, owner of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, caught his employees off-guard with a..
- [AstraZeneca lifts 2022 earnings outlook as cancer drugs boost results](https://assetdigest.com/astrazeneca-lifts-2022-earnings-outlook-as-cancer-drugs-boost-results.md): By Natalie Grover (Reuters) -AstraZeneca raised its full-year earnings outlook on Thursday after strong sales of its key cancer drugs helped it beat quarterly p..
- [U.S.-sanctioned oil tanker stuck in Indonesia carries Venezuelan fuel](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-sanctioned-oil-tanker-stuck-in-indonesia-carries-venezuelan-fuel.md): By Marianna Parraga HOUSTON (Reuters) -A grounded oil supertanker under U.S. Treasury Department sanctions being refloated in Indonesia is filled with Venezuela..
- [U.S.-sanctioned oil tanker stuck in Indonesia carries Venezuelan fuel](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-sanctioned-oil-tanker-stuck-in-indonesia-carries-venezuelan-fuel-2.md): By Marianna Parraga HOUSTON (Reuters) -A grounded oil supertanker under U.S. Treasury Department sanctions being refloated in Indonesia is filled with Venezuela..
- [U.S., Ukraine agree to launch talks to upgrade 2008 trade accord](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-ukraine-agree-to-launch-talks-to-upgrade-2008-trade-accord.md): WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Ukraine announced on Wednesday that they will launch negotiations to upgrade a bilateral 2008 trade and investmen..
- [Twitter, social platforms could see spike in election misinformation](https://assetdigest.com/twitter-social-platforms-could-see-spike-in-election-misinformation.md): By Sheila Dang (Reuters) – Election misinformation is spreading across social media platforms like Twitter and Meta Platform’s Facebook, as the vote count f..
- [How Hybrid Customer Experience Teams Are Returning Unexpected Value for Brands](https://assetdigest.com/how-hybrid-customer-experience-teams-are-returning-unexpected-value-for-brands.md): By Sagar Rajgopal, President and CCO of Ubiquity, In today’s hyper-competitive, brand-proliferated market, most in-house customer experience (CX) teams are ..
- [We’ve been waiting for you, Mr Bonds](https://assetdigest.com/weve-been-waiting-for-you-mr-bonds.md): “Bond markets are more attractive to investors now than they have been for years, in some cases decades,” argues Raymond Sagayam, CIO Fixed Income at Pictet..
- [Republican &#8216;red wave&#8217; fizzles, but midterm race for U.S. Congress tight](https://assetdigest.com/republican-red-wave-fizzles-but-midterm-race-for-u-s-congress-tight.md): By Gabriella Borter and Tim Reid BIRMINGHAM, Mich./PHOENIX, Ariz. (Reuters) – Republicans made modest gains in U.S. midterm elections but Democrats performed ..
- [World stocks slip as markets await U.S. midterms outcome](https://assetdigest.com/world-stocks-slip-as-markets-await-u-s-midterms-outcome.md): By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) – World stocks slid below recent seven-week highs and the dollar rose on Wednesday as investors awaited both the results of..
- [Christmas shopping begins early as Britons face cash crunch](https://assetdigest.com/christmas-shopping-begins-early-as-britons-face-cash-crunch.md): By James Davey and Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -British consumers are trying to navigate the hit to their finances by spreading out the cost of Christmas, buyi..
- [Ahold turns to solar panels, lowers thermostats to save energy](https://assetdigest.com/ahold-turns-to-solar-panels-lowers-thermostats-to-save-energy.md): By Richa Naidu and Toby Sterling LONDON (Reuters) – Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize is turning to renewable energy and lowering the temperature in its stores..
- [Britain&#8217;s Next buys failed furniture retailer Made.com, 400 jobs axed](https://assetdigest.com/britains-next-buys-failed-furniture-retailer-made-com-400-jobs-axed.md): By Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) -British fashion retailer Next will buy the Made.com brand for 3.4 million pounds ($3.8 million) after the online furniture..
- [Britain&#8217;s M&#038;S warns of &#8216;gathering storm&#8217; of higher costs and weak consumer](https://assetdigest.com/britains-ms-warns-of-gathering-storm-of-higher-costs-and-weak-consumer.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -British retailer Marks & Spencer warned on Wednesday of a “gathering storm” of higher costs and pressure on household budge..
- [Citigroup to buy Deutsche Bank license in Mexico for wholesale unit](https://assetdigest.com/citigroup-to-buy-deutsche-bank-license-in-mexico-for-wholesale-unit.md): NEW YORK (Reuters) -Citigroup Inc said on Tuesday it would purchase Deutsche Bank’s Mexican license in order to continue its corporate and investment banking ..
- [Adidas slashes 2022 outlook after Kanye West split](https://assetdigest.com/adidas-slashes-2022-outlook-after-kanye-west-split.md): By Rachel More BERLIN (Reuters) -Adidas further slashed its outlook for 2022 on Wednesday as it weighed the impact of its split from Ye, the rapper formerly kno..
- [Commerzbank keeps outlook as lower Q3 profit still beats expectations](https://assetdigest.com/commerzbank-keeps-outlook-as-lower-q3-profit-still-beats-expectations.md): By Tom Sims and Unknown 9629b5b2-3983-43b7-ac6e-49eba7f61a04 FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Germany’s Commerzbank said on Wednesday its net profit fell by 52% in the th..
- [Remaining Competitive In The Face of Recession](https://assetdigest.com/remaining-competitive-in-the-face-of-recession.md): By Joseph Kenny, Vice President Global Transformation for ServiceMax. Companies under pressure for zero downtime “The war in Ukraine, lockdowns in China..
- [ABN Amro&#8217;s Q3 profit jumps as interest income recovers](https://assetdigest.com/abn-amros-q3-profit-jumps-as-interest-income-recovers-2.md): AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Dutch bank ABN Amro beat analysts’ expectations on Wednesday, saying its net profit had more than doubled to 743 million euros ($747.98 m..
- [InPost sees stronger 2022 but warns of slowing demand](https://assetdigest.com/inpost-sees-stronger-2022-but-warns-of-slowing-demand.md): (Reuters) – Poland’s InPost on Wednesday said its full-year expectations were higher than previously anticipated thanks to strong volumes, even as it warned..
- [Taiwan&#8217;s President looks forward to Britain supporting its CPTPP bid](https://assetdigest.com/taiwans-president-looks-forward-to-britain-supporting-its-cptpp-bid.md): TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen told visiting British minister of state for trade Greg Hands on Wednesday that she looks forward to Brita..
- [Dollar catches breath while investors await midterms; cryptos skittish](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-catches-breath-while-investors-await-midterms-cryptos-skittish-2.md): By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar steadied on Wednesday as traders waited on results from U.S. elections and on inflation data that could disa..
- [Oil prices ease on U.S. inventory build, China COVID worries](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-ease-on-u-s-inventory-build-china-covid-worries-2.md): By Sonali Paul and Isabel Kua SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices slid on Wednesday as industry data showed U.S. crude stockpiles rose more than expected and on wor..
- [Asia stocks advance as investors await U.S. midterm election results](https://assetdigest.com/asia-stocks-advance-as-investors-await-u-s-midterm-election-results-2.md): By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian shares rose and the dollar wobbled on Wednesday as investors awaited U.S. inflation data as well as the results ..
- [Twitter to introduce &#8216;Official&#8217; label for some verified accounts](https://assetdigest.com/twitter-to-introduce-official-label-for-some-verified-accounts.md): By Sheila Dang and Fanny Potkin (Reuters) -Billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform Twitter will introduce an “Official” label for select verified ac..
- [Binance plans to buy rival FTX in bailout as crypto market crumbles](https://assetdigest.com/binance-plans-to-buy-rival-ftx-in-bailout-as-crypto-market-crumbles.md): By Hannah Lang and Tom Wilson WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) – Crypto giant Binance signed a nonbinding agreement on Tuesday to buy FTX’s non-U.S. unit to help..
- [Novavax cuts full-year revenue forecast again amid weak demand](https://assetdigest.com/novavax-cuts-full-year-revenue-forecast-again-amid-weak-demand.md): (Reuters) – Novavax Inc cut its full-year revenue forecast on Tuesday for the second time in three months, hurt by a global supply glut in COVID-19 vaccine an..
- [Disney streaming beats Wall Street targets, earnings miss](https://assetdigest.com/disney-streaming-beats-wall-street-targets-earnings-miss.md): By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine (Reuters) – Walt Disney Co said on Tuesday its marquee streaming service, Disney+, gained more subscribers than Wall Str..
- [Fingerprints™ and Tag Systems collaborate to offer contactless biometric payment cards globally](https://assetdigest.com/fingerprints-and-tag-systems-collaborate-to-offer-contactless-biometric-payment-cards-globally.md): World-leading biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) has entered a partnership with global card manufacturer, Tag Systems (and part of AUSTR..
- [Blow for EU crackdown on tax deals as Fiat wins appeal](https://assetdigest.com/blow-for-eu-crackdown-on-tax-deals-as-fiat-wins-appeal.md): By Foo Yun Chee LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) -Fiat Chrysler on Tuesday won its fight against an EU order to pay 30 million euros ($30 million) in back taxes to Luxembou..
- [Bayer beats Q3 profit forecast on strong herbicide sales](https://assetdigest.com/bayer-beats-q3-profit-forecast-on-strong-herbicide-sales.md): By Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Agriculture and pharmaceuticals company Bayer on Tuesday reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings as higher prices..
- [Pandora braces for recession despite resilient demand](https://assetdigest.com/pandora-braces-for-recession-despite-resilient-demand.md): By Nikolaj Skydsgaard COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Danish jewellery maker Pandora reported third-quarter sales just above expectations on Tuesday and said it is braced..
- [Munich Re firmly sticks to 2022 target after quarterly profit rise](https://assetdigest.com/munich-re-firmly-sticks-to-2022-target-after-quarterly-profit-rise.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Munich Re on Tuesday said it posted a 44% rise in net profit in the third quarter, despite big claims from Hurricane Ian, and it “firm..
- [Commerzbank, Norsk Hydro to invest 600 million euro into 1 GW of Danish solar](https://assetdigest.com/commerzbank-norsk-hydro-to-invest-600-million-euro-into-1-gw-of-danish-solar.md): By Nora Buli OSLO (Reuters) – A joint venture of subsidiaries of Germany’s Commerzbank and Norway’s Norsk Hydro will invest 600 million euros ($599 millio..
- [Factbox-&#8216;Beaver blood moon&#8217; offers world&#8217;s last total lunar eclipse until 2025](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-beaver-blood-moon-offers-worlds-last-total-lunar-eclipse-until-2025.md): By Steve Gorman (Reuters) – Nighttime skywatchers from East Asia to North America will be treated to the rare spectacle of a “Beaver blood moon” on Tuesda..
- [Developing countries need $1 trillion a year in climate finance -report](https://assetdigest.com/developing-countries-need-1-trillion-a-year-in-climate-finance-report.md): SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) – Developing countries need to work with investors, rich countries and development banks to secure $1 trillion a year in exte..
- [Bosch agrees to pay $25 million to settle California diesel emissions probe](https://assetdigest.com/bosch-agrees-to-pay-25-million-to-settle-california-diesel-emissions-probe.md): By David Shepardson (Reuters) -German auto supplier Bosch has agreed pay $25 million to resolve California’s probe into the company’s role in the diesel emi..
- [UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt to announce a tax raid on inheritance -Telegraph](https://assetdigest.com/uk-chancellor-jeremy-hunt-to-announce-a-tax-raid-on-inheritance-telegraph.md): (Reuters) – British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt is to announce a tax raid on inheritance as he attempts to balance the books in next week’s autumn statemen..
- [Global hedge funds advance in October amid stocks rally](https://assetdigest.com/global-hedge-funds-advance-in-october-amid-stocks-rally.md): NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global hedge funds posted a 2% gain in October, helped by a rally in stock markets and a combination of higher inflation and interest rat..
- [New Swedish government to cut fuel taxes, boost defence, police in budget](https://assetdigest.com/new-swedish-government-to-cut-fuel-taxes-boost-defence-police-in-budget.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s new right-wing government will cut fuel taxes and give extra cash to the military and police in its first budget since winnin..
- [Ford&#8217;s EV guru Field talks bottlenecks and opportunities](https://assetdigest.com/fords-ev-guru-field-talks-bottlenecks-and-opportunities.md): By Paul Lienert (Reuters) – An inadequate charging network and insufficient access to battery raw materials are critical bottlenecks that could shackle demand..
- [Green Investment Group to launch battery storage platform](https://assetdigest.com/green-investment-group-to-launch-battery-storage-platform.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The Green Investment Group (GIG), owned by Macquarie Asset Management, will launch a new platform to develop battery storage capacity acros..
- [Germany should hike taxes on rich to finance relief packages, advisers say &#8211; report](https://assetdigest.com/germany-should-hike-taxes-on-rich-to-finance-relief-packages-advisers-say-report.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s economic advisory council will recommend the government raise taxes on the wealthy to help finance the multi-billion euro relie..
- [Ireland to sell 8% of its majority stake in AIB in one go](https://assetdigest.com/ireland-to-sell-8-of-its-majority-stake-in-aib-in-one-go.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – The Irish government received more than enough demand to cover the sale of 8% of its majority stake in Allied Irish Banks (AIB) in an accel..
- [Factbox-Strikes, protests in Europe over cost of living and pay](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-strikes-protests-in-europe-over-cost-of-living-and-pay-2.md): (Reuters) – European countries are facing strikes and protests due to high energy prices and mounting costs of living. Here are details of some industrial act..
- [Analysis-Twitter&#8217;s &#8216;massive&#8217; revenue drop adds to heavy debt burden](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-twitters-massive-revenue-drop-adds-to-heavy-debt-burden.md): By Matt Tracy NEW YORK (Reuters) – Elon Musk’s revelation that Twitter has suffered a “massive” revenue drop since he took over 10 days ago underscores ..
- [At COP27, climate &#8216;loss and damage&#8217; funding makes it on the table](https://assetdigest.com/at-cop27-climate-loss-and-damage-funding-makes-it-on-the-table.md): By Laurie Goering SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Warned that mounting economic crises should not delay action on increasingly obvious g..
- [&#8216;Negotiating our future&#8217;: Youth set to grab power roles at COP27](https://assetdigest.com/negotiating-our-future-youth-set-to-grab-power-roles-at-cop27.md): By Laurie Goering SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Fiji’s Sivendra Michael was just a year old when Pacific island nations first sought..
- [How mixing farms with forests can help the UK reach net zero](https://assetdigest.com/how-mixing-farms-with-forests-can-help-the-uk-reach-net-zero.md): By Rachel Parsons PETERBOROUGH, England (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Stephen Briggs popped open his pocket knife, carved a wedge from a small pink and green..
- [German industry calls for delay to global minimum tax &#8211; BDI](https://assetdigest.com/german-industry-calls-for-delay-to-global-minimum-tax-bdi.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German industry has called for a delay to a global minimum corporate tax by at least a year to 2025 to give companies more time to prepare ..
- [British minister to meet Taiwan president, drawing China&#8217;s anger](https://assetdigest.com/british-minister-to-meet-taiwan-president-drawing-chinas-anger.md): TAIPEI (Reuters) – A British minister will visit Taiwan this week for trade talks and meet President Tsai Ing-wen, his office said on Monday, drawing an angry..
- [Russia&#8217;s Sberbank sues Glencore for $116 million over oil supplies](https://assetdigest.com/russias-sberbank-sues-glencore-for-116-million-over-oil-supplies.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s largest lender, Sberbank, is suing global commodities trader Glencore for around 117 million euros ($116 million) over unpaid oi..
- [&#8216;Mini-budget&#8217; fallout hits UK house prices in October &#8211; Halifax](https://assetdigest.com/mini-budget-fallout-hits-uk-house-prices-in-october-halifax.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices fell in October at the fastest monthly rate since February 2021, a fresh sign of weakness in the housing market that refl..
- [Analysis-Runaway prices have central Europe on the ropes](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-runaway-prices-have-central-europe-on-the-ropes.md): By Gergely Szakacs and Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk BUDAPEST/WARSAW (Reuters) – While inflation in western Europe is largely expected to be tamed within a year, th..
- [China&#8217;s COVID resurgence spurs new curbs, Foxconn imposes restrictions](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-covid-resurgence-spurs-new-curbs-foxconn-imposes-restrictions.md): SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s escalating COVID-19 resurgence has spurred authorities and companies, including key iPhone manufacturer Foxconn, to ramp up mea..
- [Oil prices slide as hopes for China demand rebound fade](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-slide-as-hopes-for-china-demand-rebound-fade.md): By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Monday after Chinese officials on the weekend reiterated their commitment to a str..
- [Six in ten Britons will spend less at Christmas -Deloitte survey](https://assetdigest.com/six-in-ten-britons-will-spend-less-at-christmas-deloitte-survey.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Six in ten Britons believe they will have less money to spend over the Christmas period than last year, according to a survey published on ..
- [&#8220;Live up to your climate promises,&#8221; UK PM will say](https://assetdigest.com/live-up-to-your-climate-promises-uk-pm-will-say.md): SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will on Monday use a speech at the United Nations climate summit in Egypt to tell world ..
- [Facebook parent Meta is preparing large-scale layoffs this week &#8211; WSJ](https://assetdigest.com/facebook-parent-meta-is-preparing-large-scale-layoffs-this-week-wsj.md): (Reuters) – Meta Platforms Inc is planning to begin large-scale layoffs this week that will affect thousands of employees, the Wall Street Journal reported on..
- [ECB, UniCredit clash over capital plans, Russia presence, FT says](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-unicredit-clash-over-capital-plans-russia-presence-ft-says.md): (Reuters) – The European Central Bank (ECB) has clashed with UniCredit over the Italian lender’s plans to return cash to shareholders and its failure to lea..
- [Twitter asks some laid off workers to come back, Bloomberg reports](https://assetdigest.com/twitter-asks-some-laid-off-workers-to-come-back-bloomberg-reports.md): (Reuters) – After Twitter Inc laid off roughly half its staff on Friday following Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition, the company is now reaching out to do..
- [Dollar tumbles as U.S. nonfarm payrolls show mixed picture](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-tumbles-as-u-s-nonfarm-payrolls-show-mixed-picture.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar slumped on Friday after the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for October showed the world’s largest ..
- [Euro zone downturn deepened in Oct, winter recession likely -PMI](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-downturn-deepened-in-oct-winter-recession-likely-pmi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Euro zone business activity contracted last month at the fastest pace since late 2020 as high inflation and fears of an intensifying energy..
- [Shares in Monte dei Paschi plunge 14% after capital raise](https://assetdigest.com/shares-in-monte-dei-paschi-plunge-14-after-capital-raise.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Shares in Monte dei Paschi di Siena plunged 14% on Friday, triggering an automatic trading suspension, after the state-owned bank successful..
- [Britain launches scheme to pay homes to curb electricity use](https://assetdigest.com/britain-launches-scheme-to-pay-homes-to-curb-electricity-use.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s National Grid on Friday launched a scheme to pay homeowners and businesses to curb their electricity use when demand is high to..
- [German industrial orders drop in Sept on foreign demand slump](https://assetdigest.com/german-industrial-orders-drop-in-sept-on-foreign-demand-slump.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German industrial orders fell more than expected in September, weighed down by a sharp fall in foreign demand, data showed on Friday. New o..
- [Nissan says talks with Renault focused on better competing in electric cars](https://assetdigest.com/nissan-says-talks-with-renault-focused-on-better-competing-in-electric-cars.md): By Kevin Krolicki and David Dolan TOKYO (Reuters) -Nissan Motor Co’s talks with Renault SA are focused on optimising their investment in electric vehicles and..
- [UK new car sales up by nearly a quarter in October &#8211; SMMT](https://assetdigest.com/uk-new-car-sales-up-by-nearly-a-quarter-in-october-smmt.md): (Reuters) – British new car registrations rose for the third consecutive month in October, up by around a quarter, according to preliminary industry data rele..
- [British PM Sunak expected to shelve plans to privatise Channel 4 -FT](https://assetdigest.com/british-pm-sunak-expected-to-shelve-plans-to-privatise-channel-4-ft.md): (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to put off the proposed privatisation of publicly-owned broadcaster Channel 4, Financial Times repo..
- [Britain&#8217;s Prince William unveils finalists for Earthshot environmental prize](https://assetdigest.com/britains-prince-william-unveils-finalists-for-earthshot-environmental-prize.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince William on Friday unveiled the finalists for his Earthshot prize, which awards 1 million pounds ($1.12 million) each to ..
- [North Korea fires artillery into sea as South Korea and U.S. pledge cooperation](https://assetdigest.com/north-korea-fires-artillery-into-sea-as-south-korea-and-u-s-pledge-cooperation.md): SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea fired about 80 artillery rounds into a maritime border zone overnight, South Korea said on Friday, as defence ministers from Seoul ..
- [Chaos, confusion reign ahead of Twitter layoffs](https://assetdigest.com/chaos-confusion-reign-ahead-of-twitter-layoffs.md): By Sheila Dang and Katie Paul (Reuters) – Fear and dread spread across Twitter Inc offices on Thursday as 7,500 employees from San Francisco to Singapore fear..
- [World equities fall, U.S. Treasury yields rise after hawkish Fed](https://assetdigest.com/world-equities-fall-u-s-treasury-yields-rise-after-hawkish-fed.md): By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global equities fell while U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday as investors weighed hawkish commentary from Federal Reser..
- [Euronext Italian arm to become group-wide clearer from end 2023](https://assetdigest.com/euronext-italian-arm-to-become-group-wide-clearer-from-end-2023.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Pan-European stock exchange Euronext said on Thursday that customers will be able to clear all share trades at its Italian arm..
- [Investors trim bets for peak Bank of England rate](https://assetdigest.com/investors-trim-bets-for-peak-bank-of-england-rate.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Investors trimmed their bets on the peak for British interest rates on Thursday after the Bank of England told them their expectations were..
- [Italy&#8217;s Leonardo raises FY orders guidance after strong nine months](https://assetdigest.com/italys-leonardo-raises-fy-orders-guidance-after-strong-nine-months.md): ROME (Reuters) -Italy’s state-controlled defence group Leonardo on Thursday raised its full-year guidance after reporting a sizeable jump in orders during Jan..
- [Analysis: Energy market turmoil shakes Europe&#8217;s green power plan](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-energy-market-turmoil-shakes-europes-green-power-plan.md): By Susanna Twidale, Isla Binnie and Kate Abnett (Reuters) – Europe’s plan to roughly double renewable power generation by the end of the decade to cut its e..
- [Expert View: Bank of England lifts UK rates to 3% in historic hike](https://assetdigest.com/expert-view-bank-of-england-lifts-uk-rates-to-3-in-historic-hike.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England raised UK interest rates to 3% on Thursday in its largest rate hike since 1989 and warned of a “very challenging outl..
- [Industry 4.0: Taking Connectivity into Hyperdrive](https://assetdigest.com/industry-4-0-taking-connectivity-into-hyperdrive.md): By Dean Challinor, General Manager at Distec, explores the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution in manufacturing The internet has provided the plat..
- [What can retailers do to weather the storm of rising costs and consumer nervousness?](https://assetdigest.com/what-can-retailers-do-to-weather-the-storm-of-rising-costs-and-consumer-nervousness.md): By Ashleigh Hulse, Sales & Marketing Assistant at Adventa Due to record-high inflation rates, rising energy and transportation costs, and decreased consum..
- [Analysis-Weary investors see little respite to Fed hike gloom](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-weary-investors-see-little-respite-to-fed-hike-gloom.md): By Davide Barbuscia and David Randall (Reuters) – Investors trying to navigate this year’s relentless interest rate rises have more reasons to play it safe,..
- [Elon Musk plans to cut half of Twitter jobs &#8211; Bloomberg News](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-plans-to-cut-half-of-twitter-jobs-bloomberg-news.md): (Reuters) – Elon Musk plans to cut about 3,700 jobs at Twitter Inc or half of the company’s workforce in a bid to cut costs, Bloomberg News reported on Wedn..
- [L&#8217;Oréal denies report saying it suspended Twitter ad spending](https://assetdigest.com/loreal-denies-report-saying-it-suspended-twitter-ad-spending.md): (Reuters) -Cosmetics maker L’Oréal SA said it had not suspended advertising spending on Twitter, denying a Financial Times report from earlier on Wednesday t..
- [Mickey Mouse, Spider-Man, Super Mario added to Russia&#8217;s parallel imports scheme](https://assetdigest.com/mickey-mouse-spider-man-super-mario-added-to-russias-parallel-imports-scheme.md): (Reuters) – Moscow on Wednesday added Walt Disney, Marvel and DC Comics to a list of brands that can be imported without permission, ensuring sanctions will n..
- [Cyclicals, BAT drag FTSE 100 lower ahead of Fed decision](https://assetdigest.com/cyclicals-bat-drag-ftse-100-lower-ahead-of-fed-decision.md): By Johann M Cherian and Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) – UK’s FTSE 100 index slipped on Wednesday, weighed down by cyclical sectors and shares of British American..
- [UK considering delay to Northern Ireland elections, Ireland minister says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-considering-delay-to-northern-ireland-elections-ireland-minister-says.md): By Amanda Ferguson BELFAST (Reuters) -The UK government could change the law to delay elections in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland’s foreign ministe..
- [Tesco wins appeal in trademark fight with Lidl in UK court](https://assetdigest.com/tesco-wins-appeal-in-trademark-fight-with-lidl-in-uk-court.md): By Sam Tobin (Reuters) – Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco can argue at trial that discount supermarket Lidl applied for trademarks for a yellow circle again..
- [Russian retail sales fall deeper, jobless rate rises in Sept &#8211; data](https://assetdigest.com/russian-retail-sales-fall-deeper-jobless-rate-rises-in-sept-data.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian retail sales fell deeper and the jobless rate slightly increased in September, official data from the state statistics service Ross..
- [Costa del Sol Spain sees significant increase in North American Buyers](https://assetdigest.com/costa-del-sol-spain-sees-significant-increase-in-north-american-buyers.md): By Paul Brazell Acosta, Spanish Real Estate Expert and Director of Cloud Nine Spain Paul Brazell Acosta The strong dollar and weak Euro is shifting the balance ..
- [THE GREAT RESIGNATION ISN’T OVER: FIVE TIPS FOR RETAINING EMPLOYEES](https://assetdigest.com/the-great-resignation-isnt-over-five-tips-for-retaining-employees.md): STATISTICS from the ONS show that there was a record high of job-to-job moves in the first quarter of 2022, reaching almost one million. Most of these were driv..
- [As investors look for unique ways to bolster returns amid inflation, Home Equity Investments (HEIs) are piquing investor interest](https://assetdigest.com/as-investors-look-for-unique-ways-to-bolster-returns-amid-inflation-home-equity-investments-heis-are-piquing-investor-interest.md): By Joe Cianciolo, HomePace CEO Joe Cianciolo The pandemic has paved the way for the type of persistently volatile market conditions that perturbs even the mos..
- [Yum beats sales estimates as customers flock to KFC, Taco Bell deals](https://assetdigest.com/yum-beats-sales-estimates-as-customers-flock-to-kfc-taco-bell-deals.md): By Uday Sampath Kumar (Reuters) -Yum Brands Inc beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly comparable sales on Wednesday, as the company’s KFC value deals and $..
- [World&#8217;s top bankers expect markets to stay turbulent](https://assetdigest.com/worlds-top-bankers-expect-markets-to-stay-turbulent.md): By Xie Yu and Summer Zhen HONG KONG (Reuters) – Central banks will get inflation under control, but there will be turbulence in the near-term due to monetary ..
- [Energy crisis putting most German firms under duress -survey](https://assetdigest.com/energy-crisis-putting-most-german-firms-under-duress-survey.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -The energy crisis is impacting nearly every branch of the German economy, with the number of companies that see high energy costs due to the U..
- [Russian gold miner Polymetal&#8217;s Q3 revenue down 13% y/y](https://assetdigest.com/russian-gold-miner-polymetals-q3-revenue-down-13-y-y.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -Polymetal’s third-quarter revenue fell by 13% year on year to $714 million due to accumulated inventory and lower metal prices, the Russian ..
- [Central banks ease off on rate hike push in October](https://assetdigest.com/central-banks-ease-off-on-rate-hike-push-in-october.md): By Karin Strohecker and Vincent Flasseur LONDON (Reuters) – The pace and scale of rate hikes delivered by central banks around the globe in October slowed dow..
- [Britain&#8217;s Metro Bank returned to profit in September, sees no customer stress](https://assetdigest.com/britains-metro-bank-returned-to-profit-in-september-sees-no-customer-stress.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Metro Bank said on Wednesday it returned to profit in September by keeping a tight rein on costs and has so far seen no sign of increased s..
- [Britain&#8217;s Next sticks to outlook after quarterly sales rise](https://assetdigest.com/britains-next-sticks-to-outlook-after-quarterly-sales-rise.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -British clothing retailer Next reaffirmed full-year guidance that was cut in September as it reported a 0.4% rise in third-quar..
- [Catering group Sodexo targets operating margin above 6% in 2025](https://assetdigest.com/catering-group-sodexo-targets-operating-margin-above-6-in-2025.md): (Reuters) -French catering and food services group Sodexo onWednesday forecast organic sales growth of between 6% and 8% for fiscal 2024-2025 and an operating m..
- [Big brands set to miss plastic sustainability targets](https://assetdigest.com/big-brands-set-to-miss-plastic-sustainability-targets.md): By Joe Brock SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Some of the world’s biggest consumer goods companies, including PepsiCo, Mars and Nestle, are almost certain to miss a ta..
- [Quebec&#8217;s elected officials must swear oath to King Charles to sit in National Assembly](https://assetdigest.com/quebecs-elected-officials-must-swear-oath-to-king-charles-to-sit-in-national-assembly.md): (Reuters) – Quebec National Assembly speaker ruled on Tuesday that all elected members must swear an oath to Britain’s King Charles and not just to the peop..
- [CVS, Walmart, Walgreens agree to pay $13.8 billion to settle U.S. opioid claims &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/cvs-walmart-walgreens-agree-to-pay-13-8-billion-to-settle-u-s-opioid-claims-sources.md): By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) -CVS Health Corp, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc and Walmart Inc have tentatively agreed to pay about $13.8 billion to resolve thousa..
- [Asian shares rise, dollar dips ahead of Fed policy decision](https://assetdigest.com/asian-shares-rise-dollar-dips-ahead-of-fed-policy-decision.md): By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares climbed on Wednesday, led by Chinese stocks on reopening hopes, while the dollar sagged as investors braced for ..
- [EA lowers bookings expectation on strong dollar, gaming slowdown](https://assetdigest.com/ea-lowers-bookings-expectation-on-strong-dollar-gaming-slowdown.md): By Tiyashi Datta and Aditya Soni (Reuters) -Electronic Arts Inc lowered its annual bookings forecast on Tuesday as the publisher of “FIFA” and “Apex Legen..
- [France&#8217;s Thales says hackers claim to have stolen data](https://assetdigest.com/frances-thales-says-hackers-claim-to-have-stolen-data.md): PARIS (Reuters) -French defence and technology group Thales said on Tuesday the hacker group LockBit 3.0 claimed to have stolen some of its data and was threate..
- [Robinhood, Coinbase find sanctuary in interest income amid market rout](https://assetdigest.com/robinhood-coinbase-find-sanctuary-in-interest-income-amid-market-rout.md): By Niket Nishant and Manya Saini (Reuters) – For U.S. online trading companies an often-overlooked financial metric could act as a bulwark against softening d..
- [European shares kick off November on bright note](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-kick-off-november-on-bright-note.md): By Shreyashi Sanyal and Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -European shares gained on Tuesday, starting November on an upbeat note amid growing hopes that the U.S. Federal..
- [Elon Musk, who runs four other companies, will now be Twitter CEO](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-who-runs-four-other-companies-will-now-be-twitter-ceo.md): (Reuters) -Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk said on Monday he will serve as chief executive of Twitter, the social media company he just bought for $44 billion, a move ..
- [Thomson Reuters keeps outlook, but wary of slowing economy](https://assetdigest.com/thomson-reuters-keeps-outlook-but-wary-of-slowing-economy.md): By Nick Zieminski and Kenneth Li NEW YORK (Reuters) -Thomson Reuters Corp kept its financial guidance for this year and next after a forecast-beating rise in th..
- [European stocks hit six-week high on hopes for rate hike slowdown](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-hit-six-week-high-on-hopes-for-rate-hike-slowdown.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) -European stocks rose on Tuesday and the positive market sentiment was set to continue on Wall Street, supported by specu..
- [Scientists in Germany turn up heat on seagrass in climate change fight](https://assetdigest.com/scientists-in-germany-turn-up-heat-on-seagrass-in-climate-change-fight.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Scientists in Germany are working on ways to restore seagrass fields in the Baltic Sea, vast natural sinks that store millions of tonnes of..
- [Cryptoverse: Bitcoin wants to break its bond with stocks](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-bitcoin-wants-to-break-its-bond-with-stocks.md): (Our weekly analysis of the wild world of cryptocurrencies. Repeats for additional subscribers) By Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Medha Singh (Reuters) – After mo..
- [Chinese fashion retailer Shein to open permanent &#8216;event space&#8217; in Tokyo](https://assetdigest.com/chinese-fashion-retailer-shein-to-open-permanent-event-space-in-tokyo.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Chinese fashion retailer Shein is to open its first permanent premises in Tokyo this month, the company said on Tuesday, aiming to bolster i..
- [Frankfurt steps up efforts to shift euro clearing from London](https://assetdigest.com/frankfurt-steps-up-efforts-to-shift-euro-clearing-from-london.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Deutsche Boerse’s derivatives division stepped up efforts on Tuesday to attract a bigger slice of multi-trillion euro deriva..
- [Prosus and Naspers deny report they are in talks to sell Tencent stake](https://assetdigest.com/prosus-and-naspers-deny-report-they-are-in-talks-to-sell-tencent-stake.md): AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Technology investment firm Prosus NV and its South African parent Naspers on Tuesday rejected as “untrue” a report that they are in tal..
- [Exclusive-Tesla plans mass production start for Cybertruck at end of 2023-sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-tesla-plans-mass-production-start-for-cybertruck-at-end-of-2023-sources.md): (Reuters) – Tesla aims to start mass production of its Cybertruck at the end of 2023, two years after the initial target for the long-awaited pickup truck Chi..
- [UK&#8217;s National Grid launches 50 million pound energy support fund](https://assetdigest.com/uks-national-grid-launches-50-million-pound-energy-support-fund.md): By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s National Grid said on Tuesday it has launched a 50 million pound ($58 million) fund to provide financial relie..
- [BP sees $2.5 billion UK tax bill this year including windfall levy](https://assetdigest.com/bp-sees-2-5-billion-uk-tax-bill-this-year-including-windfall-levy.md): LONDON (Reuters) – BP expects to pay around $2.5 billion in taxes for its British North Sea business this year, including $800 million in a windfall tax, a sp..
- [Dutch chemicals group DSM cuts profit target as costs soar](https://assetdigest.com/dutch-chemicals-group-dsm-cuts-profit-target-as-costs-soar.md): By Tristan Chabba (Reuters) -Dutch specialty chemicals maker DSM on Tuesday lowered its 2022 outlook after it saw energy and raw material cost inflation acceler..
- [Musk&#8217;s lenders prepare to hold $12.7 billion Twitter debt on books until early 2023 &#8211; FT](https://assetdigest.com/musks-lenders-prepare-to-hold-12-7-billion-twitter-debt-on-books-until-early-2023-ft.md): (Reuters) – Banks that lent $12.7 billion to Elon Musk for his $44 billion Twitter takeover will hold the debt until early next year as they wait for the bill..
- [Toyota cuts output target amid chip crunch as profit tumbles 25%](https://assetdigest.com/toyota-cuts-output-target-amid-chip-crunch-as-profit-tumbles-25.md): TOKYO (Reuters) -Toyota Motor Corp on Tuesday posted a worse-than-expected 25% drop in quarterly profit and cut its annual output target, as the Japanese firm b..
- [Oil prices rise as weaker dollar offsets China COVID-19 concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-rise-as-weaker-dollar-offsets-china-covid-19-concerns.md): By Isabel Kua SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Tuesday, paring losses from the previous session, as a weaker U.S. dollar offset widening COVID-19 curb..
- [UK government under pressure over conditions at migrant centre](https://assetdigest.com/uk-government-under-pressure-over-conditions-at-migrant-centre.md): By Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) – The British government came under increasing pressure on Monday to tackle deteriorating conditions at a migrant processi..
- [Instagram fixes bug that triggered hours-long outage](https://assetdigest.com/instagram-fixes-bug-that-triggered-hours-long-outage.md): (Reuters) -Instagram said on Monday it had fixed a software bug that prevented thousands of users from accessing the photo-sharing platform for about eight hour..
- [Stocks fall, bond yields rise as focus shifts to Fed, rate outlook](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-fall-bond-yields-rise-as-focus-shifts-to-fed-rate-outlook.md): By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) – A global stock index fell and U.S. Treasury yields edged up on Monday as investors prepared for the U.S. Federal..
- [Monte dei Paschi&#8217;s cash call 93% covered so far despite low shareholder take-up](https://assetdigest.com/monte-dei-paschis-cash-call-93-covered-so-far-despite-low-shareholder-take-up.md): By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s Monte dei Paschi di Siena said its up to 2.5 billion euro ($2.5 billion) capital increase had been 93% covered so far..
- [Factbox-Governments act to ease inflation pain](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-governments-act-to-ease-inflation-pain.md): (Reuters) – Pandemic-related disruptions to global supply chains and the knock-on effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine have driven up prices of energy, commod..
- [Tickitto partners with Careem to give customers easy access to global events via its Super App](https://assetdigest.com/tickitto-partners-with-careem-to-give-customers-easy-access-to-global-events-via-its-super-app.md): London, UK – 31st October 2022, 7AM: Tickitto, has announced its partnership with the UAE’s leading multi-service app, Careem, to create an online events ..
- [4 Industries Where Mesh Networks Are Improving Processes and Connectivity](https://assetdigest.com/4-industries-where-mesh-networks-are-improving-processes-and-connectivity.md): By Todd Rigby, Sales Director for Rajant Corporation There’s a lot of talk about the ingenuity of 5G and how this type of cellular technology will revolutioni..
- [Bank of England poised to raise rates by most in 33 years](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-poised-to-raise-rates-by-most-in-33-years.md): By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England looks set to raise borrowing costs by the most since 1989 next week even as it prepares for a rece..
- [Baillie Gifford funds bought more shares of China&#8217;s Pinduoduo, NIO in Q3](https://assetdigest.com/baillie-gifford-funds-bought-more-shares-of-chinas-pinduoduo-nio-in-q3.md): By Summer Zhen HONG KONG (Reuters) – Baillie Gifford, one of the largest asset managers in Europe and a China bull in recent years, increased its holdings of ..
- [U.S. climate envoy Kerry: King Charles at COP27 would be &#8216;very powerful&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-climate-envoy-kerry-king-charles-at-cop27-would-be-very-powerful.md): LONDON (Reuters) – It would be “very powerful” if King Charles attended the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, U.S. special climate envoy John Kerry said, add..
- [French asset manager Amundi posts Q3 outflows of $13 billion](https://assetdigest.com/french-asset-manager-amundi-posts-q3-outflows-of-13-billion.md): By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -Amundi posted net outflows of 12.9 billion euros ($12.86 billion) in the third quarter, the French asset manager said on Frida..
- [Swedish Match continues to see strong smoke-free sales growth](https://assetdigest.com/swedish-match-continues-to-see-strong-smoke-free-sales-growth.md): (Reuters) -Nicotine and tobacco products group Swedish Match on Friday reported third-quarter operating profit in line with forecasts as strong sales of its smo..
- [Porsche posts 40% jump in nine-month operating profit](https://assetdigest.com/porsche-posts-40-jump-in-nine-month-operating-profit.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Porsche reported a 40.6% leap in operating profit to more than 5 billion euros ($4.99 billion) on revenue up 15.7% in the luxury carmaker’s ..
- [Analysis-European retailers are on investors&#8217; naughty lists this Christmas](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-european-retailers-are-on-investors-naughty-lists-this-christmas.md): By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – The Christmas shopping period is unlikely to bring relief to European retailers that sell anything from running shoes to han..
- [Lights maker Signify cuts annual outlook on lower consumer demand, China woes](https://assetdigest.com/lights-maker-signify-cuts-annual-outlook-on-lower-consumer-demand-china-woes.md): (Reuters) -Signify, the world’s biggest maker of lights, cut its full-year profit margin and sales guidance on Friday, hit by lower consumer demand and a slow..
- [Equinor posts record profit boosted by soaring gas](https://assetdigest.com/equinor-posts-record-profit-boosted-by-soaring-gas.md): By Nerijus Adomaitis and Nora Buli OSLO (Reuters) – Equinor on Friday posted forecast-beating record profits for the third quarter driven by all-time-high Eur..
- [South Korea has not supplied lethal weapons to Ukraine, president says](https://assetdigest.com/south-korea-has-not-supplied-lethal-weapons-to-ukraine-president-says.md): SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Friday Seoul has not provided any lethal weapons to Ukraine, after Russian President Vladimir P..
- [Universal Music Q3 earnings beat expectations, streaming growth slows](https://assetdigest.com/universal-music-q3-earnings-beat-expectations-streaming-growth-slows.md): AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Universal Music Group NV (UMG), the largest record label, on Thursday reported better than expected third-quarter core earnings due to a le..
- [Food group Danone raises 2022 outlook as third-quarter sales beat expectations](https://assetdigest.com/food-group-danone-raises-2022-outlook-as-third-quarter-sales-beat-expectations.md): By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) – French food group Danone on Thursday raised its 2022 revenue growth forecast after its third-quarter sales beat analyst..
- [French unions unanimously sign wage agreement with EDF, company says](https://assetdigest.com/french-unions-unanimously-sign-wage-agreement-with-edf-company-says.md): PARIS (Reuters) – France’s EDF has formally signed a wage agreement for its workers in the country with all unions present at the company, it said on Thursd..
- [ECB raises interest rates again, cuts bank subsidies](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-raises-interest-rates-again-cuts-bank-subsidies.md): By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank raised interest rates again on Thursday and announced it was changing t..
- [Unilever downbeat on Europe, China consumer sentiment](https://assetdigest.com/unilever-downbeat-on-europe-china-consumer-sentiment.md): By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) -Unilever Plc on Thursday gave a dire assessment of consumer sentiment in Europe and China, two of its key markets, but raised i..
- [Capgemini &#8216;comfortable&#8217; with top end 2022 targets but sees demand slowing](https://assetdigest.com/capgemini-comfortable-with-top-end-2022-targets-but-sees-demand-slowing.md): By Dagmarah Mackos (Reuters) -French IT consulting group Capgemini sees demand slowing in 2023 but expects results at the top end of guidance this year driven b..
- [Oil rises on strong crude demand, despite China fears](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-on-strong-crude-demand-despite-china-fears.md): By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) -Oil rose on Thursday, extending a rally of nearly 3% in the previous session, as optimism over record U.S. crude exports and si..
- [Britain&#8217;s car output drops 6% as supply woes persist](https://assetdigest.com/britains-car-output-drops-6-as-supply-woes-persist.md): (Reuters) – British car production dropped 6% in September, an industry body said on Thursday, as the sector continues to bear the brunt of high energy costs,..
- [Hotel group Accor continues post-COVID recovery after a &#8216;gorgeous&#8217; summer](https://assetdigest.com/hotel-group-accor-continues-post-covid-recovery-after-a-gorgeous-summer.md): By Diana Mandia and Dina Kartit (Reuters) – Europe’s biggest hotel group Accor reported higher than expected third-quarter revenue per available room (RevPA..
- [Macron, Scholz plaster over differences with smiles and a handshake](https://assetdigest.com/macron-scholz-plaster-over-differences-with-smiles-and-a-handshake.md): By Michel Rose PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Paris with smiles and a handshake on Wednesday, but..
- [Italy&#8217;s windfall tax on energy companies needs to be rewritten &#8211; PM](https://assetdigest.com/italys-windfall-tax-on-energy-companies-needs-to-be-rewritten-pm.md): ROME (Reuters) – Italy needs to rewrite its windfall tax on energy companies that have benefited from surging oil and gas prices, Prime Minister Giorgia Melon..
- [Heathrow Airport says return to pre-pandemic demand years away](https://assetdigest.com/heathrow-airport-says-return-to-pre-pandemic-demand-years-away.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s biggest airport Heathrow reported a nine-month loss of 442 million pounds ($507 million) and warned it was unlikely to return to p..
- [Twitter shares cruise towards Musk&#8217;s offer price as deal deadline looms](https://assetdigest.com/twitter-shares-cruise-towards-musks-offer-price-as-deal-deadline-looms.md): By Medha Singh (Reuters) – Twitter Inc’s stock inched closer to Elon Musk’s $54.20 per share buyout offer for the micro-blogging site on Wednesday, signal..
- [France&#8217;s Dassault Systemes shares slump on reduced licence target](https://assetdigest.com/frances-dassault-systemes-shares-slump-on-reduced-licence-target.md): By Karol Badohal GDANSK (Reuters) -French software maker Dassault Systemes’ shares dropped more than 5% on Wednesday, erasing Tuesday’s gains, as investors ..
- [A Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Real-Estate Investing](https://assetdigest.com/a-beginners-guide-to-real-estate-investing.md): By Charles Bulthuis, CRE Broker and the President & Founder of Reformation Asset Management There’s a quote from the Japanese Zen Priest, Shunryu Suzu..
- [Funding for the North Sea can be a win for investors and our energy security](https://assetdigest.com/funding-for-the-north-sea-can-be-a-win-for-investors-and-our-energy-security.md): By Steve Brown, the CEO of Orcadian Energy Debate is raging in the United Kingdom over the future of oil and gas development in the North Sea. But this de..
- [Factbox-European gas prices: why have they been falling?](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-european-gas-prices-why-have-they-been-falling.md): By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) – European benchmark gas prices have been steadily declining over the past few months to near their levels before war broke ..
- [European banks cash in on rising rates as clouds gather](https://assetdigest.com/european-banks-cash-in-on-rising-rates-as-clouds-gather.md): By Tom Sims, John O’Donnell and Jesús Aguado FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Some of Europe’s largest banks warned of growing risks as the economy fizzles after po..
- [Young Greeks priced out as inflation, rents soar](https://assetdigest.com/young-greeks-priced-out-as-inflation-rents-soar.md): By George Georgiopoulos and Lefteris Papadimas ATHENS (Reuters) – Like many young Greeks trying to live within their means, Christina Pappas had to look for a..
- [Mercedes-Benz lifts profit forecast as luxury cars boom](https://assetdigest.com/mercedes-benz-lifts-profit-forecast-as-luxury-cars-boom.md): By Victoria Waldersee BERLIN (Reuters) -Mercedes-Benz raised its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday as strong demand for luxury cars and cost savings offset..
- [StanChart surprises with 40% profit jump, ups income goal on rising rates](https://assetdigest.com/stanchart-surprises-with-40-profit-jump-ups-income-goal-on-rising-rates.md): By Anshuman Daga and Lawrence White SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Standard Chartered’s third-quarter profit surged 40% as higher interest rates boosted the emerging ma..
- [Puma confirms full-year outlook, flags market volatility](https://assetdigest.com/puma-confirms-full-year-outlook-flags-market-volatility.md): By Alexander Hübner and Joice Alves BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) – Shares in Puma fell 1.75% on Wednesday after the company confirmed its full-year guidance but f..
- [HSBC&#8217;s direction in question after Elhedery&#8217;s sprint to CEO contender](https://assetdigest.com/hsbcs-direction-in-question-after-elhederys-sprint-to-ceo-contender.md): By Lawrence White, Sinead Cruise and Anshuman Daga LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Georges Elhedery’s appointment as HSBC’s chief financial officer caps a journ..
- [Alphabet&#8217;s miss fans inflation fears across digital advertising](https://assetdigest.com/alphabets-miss-fans-inflation-fears-across-digital-advertising.md): By Sheila Dang and Eva Mathews (Reuters) -Google parent Alphabet Inc’s disappointing ad sales sparked worries across the digital media sector on Tuesday as ad..
- [UK&#8217;s Sunak plans to meet Biden in G20 summit](https://assetdigest.com/uks-sunak-plans-to-meet-biden-in-g20-summit.md): (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday evening and they are set to meet in person at the upcoming G20 S..
- [UK PM Sunak&#8217;s office says &#8216;the hard work begins now&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/uk-pm-sunaks-office-says-the-hard-work-begins-now.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is now ready to face the hard work of government after appointing his senior ministerial team on Tuesday..
- [Apple says issues with iMessage, FaceTime resolved](https://assetdigest.com/apple-says-issues-with-imessage-facetime-resolved10512-2.md): (Reuters) – Apple Inc said on Tuesday issues that had caused a brief outage in its iMessage service and video calling app FaceTime were resolved. Users had ea..
- [Xerox shares slide as annual revenue, cash flow forecasts take a hit](https://assetdigest.com/xerox-shares-slide-as-annual-revenue-cash-flow-forecasts-take-a-hit.md): (Reuters) – Xerox Holdings Inc’s shares plunged about 25% to 13-year lows on Tuesday after the photocopy maker slashed its annual revenue and cash flow fore..
- [Hyundai breaks ground on $5.5 billion U.S. EV, battery plant](https://assetdigest.com/hyundai-breaks-ground-on-5-5-billion-u-s-ev-battery-plant10508-2.md): By David Shepardson ELLABELL, Ga. (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co broke ground on a $5.54 billion electric vehicle (EV) and battery plant in the United States on..
- [Factbox-Dominic Raab returns to government as deputy PM under Sunak](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-dominic-raab-returns-to-government-as-deputy-pm-under-sunak10506-2.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British lawmaker Dominic Raab was appointed deputy prime minister and minister of justice on Tuesday, returning to the roles he held for a ..
- [James Cleverly to remain UK foreign minister &#8211; statement](https://assetdigest.com/james-cleverly-to-remain-uk-foreign-minister-statement.md): LONDON (Reuters) – James Cleverly has been re-appointed as Britain’s foreign minister, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said on Tuesday. (Reporting ..
- [New PM Rishi Sunak pledges to lead Britain out of economic crisis](https://assetdigest.com/new-pm-rishi-sunak-pledges-to-lead-britain-out-of-economic-crisis.md): By Kate Holton, Elizabeth Piper and Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -Rishi Sunak became Britain’s third prime minister in two months on Tuesday and pledged to..
- [Factbox-UK PM Rishi Sunak&#8217;s new team of ministers](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-uk-pm-rishi-sunaks-new-team-of-ministers.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday appointed key ministers to his government after replacing Liz Truss as leader earlier in the ..
- [Factbox-What is Rishi Sunak&#8217;s solution to Britain&#8217;s problems?](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-what-is-rishi-sunaks-solution-to-britains-problems.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Since entering the contest to be British prime minister, frontrunner Rishi Sunak has said little publicly about how he intends to run the c..
- [Rishi Sunak declared next leader of UK Conservative Party, to become next PM](https://assetdigest.com/rishi-sunak-declared-next-leader-of-uk-conservative-party-to-become-next-pm.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Rishi Sunak was declared the next leader of Britain’s Conservative Party by the head of the 1922 Committee of Conservative lawmakers on M..
- [EU countries seek common stance on climate compensation for COP27](https://assetdigest.com/eu-countries-seek-common-stance-on-climate-compensation-for-cop27.md): By Kate Abnett and Bart H. Meijer BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Ministers from European Union countries will attempt on Monday to agree their negotiating position for thi..
- [China&#8217;s Xi clinches third term, packs leadership with loyalists](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-xi-clinches-third-term-packs-leadership-with-loyalists.md): By Yew Lun Tian and Tony Munroe BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s Xi Jinping secured a precedent-breaking third leadership term on Sunday and introduced a top govern..
- [Poland&#8217;s Bank Millennium third-quarter results hit by payment holidays](https://assetdigest.com/polands-bank-millennium-third-quarter-results-hit-by-payment-holidays.md): WARSAW (Reuters) -Bank Millennium, part of Portuguese banking group Millennium bcp, on Monday reported a third-quarter net loss of 1.0 billion zlotys ($205.31 m..
- [Euro zone October PMI adds to evidence bloc is heading for recession](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-october-pmi-adds-to-evidence-bloc-is-heading-for-recession.md): By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) -The euro zone is likely entering a recession with business activity contracting at the fastest pace in nearly two years this..
- [FTSE 100 slips on stronger pound; PM race takes focus](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-slips-on-stronger-pound-pm-race-takes-focus.md): By Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -UK’s FTSE 100 fell on Monday as a stronger pound and weaker oil prices weighed on the blue-chip index, while investors kept a c..
- [No messing around with red-hot inflation: Five questions for the ECB](https://assetdigest.com/no-messing-around-with-red-hot-inflation-five-questions-for-the-ecb.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe, Stefano Rebaudo and Kripa Jayaram LONDON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank meets on Thursday and appears in no mood to slow the pace ..
- [Arrow partners with POPX to automate operations and integrate acquisitions ](https://assetdigest.com/arrow-partners-with-popx-to-automate-operations-and-integrate-acquisitions.md): POPX’s MSP Platform – powered by ServiceNow – is Arrow’s service management platform of choice October 2022 – Arrow Business Communications,..
- [Liz Truss resigns after six weeks as UK prime minister](https://assetdigest.com/liz-truss-resigns-after-six-weeks-as-uk-prime-minister.md): (Refiles as UPDATE 7, not 6, text unchanged) By Elizabeth Piper, Andrew MacAskill and Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) – Liz Truss said on Thursday she would resign ..
- [Four Ways Municipal Bond Issuers Are Being Smarter with Investor Relations ](https://assetdigest.com/four-ways-municipal-bond-issuers-are-being-smarter-with-investor-relations.md): By Colin MacNaught, the CEO & Co-Founder of BondLink It’s a difficult time to be a bond issuer. After four decades of growth, U.S. government and corpor..
- [Derivatives summit highlights bold solutions to liquidity squeeze](https://assetdigest.com/derivatives-summit-highlights-bold-solutions-to-liquidity-squeeze.md): By Mark Croxon, global head of market infrastructure at Delta Capita It was a pleasure to be asked to moderate a panel session on derivatives at the latest ..
- [Marketmind: Reality check](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-reality-check.md): By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever If investors needed a reminder that the road to recovery in risk as..
- [Digital ad market shows &#8216;signs of life&#8217; but economy clouds 2023 outlook](https://assetdigest.com/digital-ad-market-shows-signs-of-life-but-economy-clouds-2023-outlook.md): By Sheila Dang and Katie Paul (Reuters) – When Snap Inc kicks off the third-quarter earnings season for tech and social media companies on Thursday, investors..
- [BMW invests $1.7 billion to build electric vehicles in U.S](https://assetdigest.com/bmw-invests-1-7-billion-to-build-electric-vehicles-in-u-s.md): By David Shepardson SPARTANBURG, South Carolina (Reuters) -BMW AG said on Wednesday it will invest $1.7 billion to build electric vehicles in the United States,..
- [Nestle sales soar as price rises drive growth](https://assetdigest.com/nestle-sales-soar-as-price-rises-drive-growth.md): By John Revill and Richa Naidu ZURICH/LONDON (Reuters) -Nestle posted its strongest nine-month sales growth in 14 years on Wednesday and raised its full-year gu..
- [Tesla investors to focus on demand issues in earnings report](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-investors-to-focus-on-demand-issues-in-earnings-report.md): (Reuters) -Tesla Inc’s quarterly report on Wednesday will likely show whether the Elon Musk-led electric-vehicle maker is facing any weakness in demand that i..
- [Obtaining the Right Type of Loan for your Real Estate Investment](https://assetdigest.com/obtaining-the-right-type-of-loan-for-your-real-estate-investment.md): By Chris Moreno, CEO and Founder of GoKapital – a business and real estate lending marketplace. Whether you’re applying for a loan for purchasing or re..
- [Italy&#8217;s Brembo sets up venture capital arm to invest in tech startups](https://assetdigest.com/italys-brembo-sets-up-venture-capital-arm-to-invest-in-tech-startups.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Premium brakes maker Brembo said on Wednesday it had set up an internal venture capital unit, called Brembo Ventures, to accelerate the deve..
- [Irish central bank eases strict mortgage-lending limits](https://assetdigest.com/irish-central-bank-eases-strict-mortgage-lending-limits.md): By Conor Humphries DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland’s central bank is to ease mortgage-lending limits to allow first-time property buyers to borrow up to four times ..
- [Australia to investigate reports pilots trained Chinese military &#8211; minister](https://assetdigest.com/australia-to-investigate-reports-pilots-trained-chinese-military-minister.md): By Kirsty Needham, Jamie Freed and Lucy Craymer SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Australia’s defence minister said its military was investigating reports former p..
- [China lodges representations over alleged harassment at Manchester consulate](https://assetdigest.com/china-lodges-representations-over-alleged-harassment-at-manchester-consulate.md): BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry, responding to a question about clashes between Hong Kong protesters and the staff of its consulate in the Brit..
- [Just Eat delivers Q3 profit as cost cuts outweigh lower order volumes](https://assetdigest.com/just-eat-delivers-q3-profit-as-cost-cuts-outweigh-lower-order-volumes.md): By Diana Mandia and Dagmarah Mackos (Reuters) -Just Eat Takeaway.com, Europe’s largest meal delivery company, said on Wednesday it made an underlying quarterl..
- [ECB to go big again on Oct. 27 with 75 bps rate hike: Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-to-go-big-again-on-oct-27-with-75-bps-rate-hike-reuters-poll.md): By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank will go for another jumbo 75 basis point increase to its deposit and refinancing rates when it ..
- [OutThink raises $10 million to tackle human errors behind data breaches](https://assetdigest.com/outthink-raises-10-million-to-tackle-human-errors-behind-data-breaches.md): By Juliette Portala (Reuters) – London-based cybersecurity company OutThink has raised $10 million in early-stage investments backed by venture capital firm A..
- [UK regulator&#8217;s head of enforcement to step down in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/uk-regulators-head-of-enforcement-to-step-down-in-2023.md): By Kirstin Ridley and Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -Mark Steward, head of enforcement at Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is stepping down in ear..
- [Oracle Cloud adding tens of thousands of Nvidia chips for AI ](https://assetdigest.com/oracle-cloud-adding-tens-of-thousands-of-nvidia-chips-for-ai.md): By Jane Lanhee Lee OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) – Oracle Corp and Nvidia Corp on Tuesday announced they are expanding their partnership and adding tens of thousa..
- [Holcim supports resolution with U.S. regarding legacy operations in Syria](https://assetdigest.com/holcim-supports-resolution-with-u-s-regarding-legacy-operations-in-syria.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Holcim said it supported the agreement made by Lafarge SA with the United States Department of Justice on Tuesday regarding the company’s..
- [Tesla tops battery-electric vehicle registrations in Germany, beating Volkswagen](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-tops-battery-electric-vehicle-registrations-in-germany-beating-volkswagen.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Tesla topped registrations of battery-electric vehicles in Germany in the first nine months of this year at nearly 38,500, federal data sho..
- [Factbox-Strikes, protests in Europe over cost of living and pay](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-strikes-protests-in-europe-over-cost-of-living-and-pay.md): (Reuters) – European countries are facing more strikes and protests due to high energy prices and mounting costs of living. Here are details of some industria..
- [Analysis-UK crisis forces &#8216;off kilter&#8217; businesses to halt investment](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-uk-crisis-forces-off-kilter-businesses-to-halt-investment.md): By Kate Holton and James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – British company owners are pulling investments as a crisis triggered in Westminster pushes up borrowing cost..
- [Britain&#8217;s political and market turmoil](https://assetdigest.com/britains-political-and-market-turmoil-2.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Liz Truss has apologised for threatening Britain’s economic stability after she was forced to scrap her economic agenda, w..
- [Stellantis CEO calls for talks to soften EU&#8217;s 2035 fossil-fuel car ban](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-ceo-calls-for-talks-to-soften-eus-2035-fossil-fuel-car-ban.md): By Gilles Guillaume PARIS (Reuters) – The European Union’s proposed 2035 ban on fossil-fuel cars should be renegotiated to give hybrid models a greater role..
- [Britain&#8217;s political and market turmoil](https://assetdigest.com/britains-political-and-market-turmoil.md): LONDON (Reuters) – New finance minister Jeremy Hunt scrapped Prime Minister Liz Truss’s Sept. 23 mini-budget and scaled back her vast energy subsidy plan on..
- [UK consumer industries warn curbing energy support will hit demand](https://assetdigest.com/uk-consumer-industries-warn-curbing-energy-support-will-hit-demand.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The mood among Britain’s beleaguered retail and hospitality industries darkened on Monday on fears new finance minister Jeremy Hunt’s m..
- [Britain&#8217;s financial system under stress amid market turmoil -analysts](https://assetdigest.com/britains-financial-system-under-stress-amid-market-turmoil-analysts.md): By Iain Withers and Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s banks and financial firms face deepening stress from rising funding costs and worsening househo..
- [Market turmoil a boon for trend-following hedge funds](https://assetdigest.com/market-turmoil-a-boon-for-trend-following-hedge-funds.md): By Nell Mackenzie (Reuters) – Trend-following hedge funds are capitalising on market disruption and geopolitical unrest, with funds such as Graham Capital Man..
- [Bank of England publishes rules for energy firms&#8217; liquidity tool](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-publishes-rules-for-energy-firms-liquidity-tool.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England published on Monday the rules for energy firms seeking to use a new liquidity tool designed to help them cope with swin..
- [UK finance minister Hunt to make statement at 1000 GMT &#8211; source](https://assetdigest.com/uk-finance-minister-hunt-to-make-statement-at-1000-gmt-source.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British finance minister Jeremy Hunt will make a statement at 1000 GMT, a source in Prime Minister Liz Truss’s office said on Monday. The..
- [ITV shares jump on reports it could sell stake in production arm](https://assetdigest.com/itv-shares-jump-on-reports-it-could-sell-stake-in-production-arm.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Shares in ITV jumped 7% in early deals on Monday, lifted by a Financial Times report that it is considering selling a stake its production ..
- [UK&#8217;s Hargreaves Lansdown CEO Hill to step down](https://assetdigest.com/uks-hargreaves-lansdown-ceo-hill-to-step-down.md): By Sinchita Mitra (Reuters) -Hargreaves Lansdown said on Monday its Chief Executive Officer Chris Hill would step down after more than five years in the role. T..
- [How Britain&#8217;s pension scheme hedge became a trillion pound gamble](https://assetdigest.com/how-britains-pension-scheme-hedge-became-a-trillion-pound-gamble.md): By Tommy Wilkes and Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -It started out simply enough: British pension schemes were looking for a way to match their assets to future ..
- [Credit Agricole and CACEIS to buy RBC Investor Services&#8217; Europe unit](https://assetdigest.com/credit-agricole-and-caceis-to-buy-rbc-investor-services-europe-unit.md): PARIS (Reuters) – CACEIS, the asset servicing business owned by French bank Credit Agricole and Spanish bank Santander, has struck a preliminary deal to buy t..
- [UK housing market shows strains from &#8220;mini-budget&#8221;: Rightmove](https://assetdigest.com/uk-housing-market-shows-strains-from-mini-budget-rightmove.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s housing market lost momentum this month after Prime Minister Liz Truss’s economic plans upset financial markets and triggered..
- [Broadcom banking on early EU approval of $61 billion VMware deal](https://assetdigest.com/broadcom-banking-on-early-eu-approval-of-61-billion-vmware-deal.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – U.S. chipmaker Broadcom will seek early European Union antitrust approval of its proposed $61 billion buy of cloud comput..
- [Analysis-G7 fails to reach intervention deal to ease pain of soaring dollar](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-g7-fails-to-reach-intervention-deal-to-ease-pain-of-soaring-dollar.md): By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Japan and other countries facing the fallout from a soaring U.S. dollar found little comfort from last week’s meeting..
- [Euro zone bond yields fall as ECB policymaker flags recession risk, gilts eyed](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-bond-yields-fall-as-ecb-policymaker-flags-recession-risk-gilts-eyed.md): By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -Euro zone bond yields fell on Friday after a European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker flagged recession risks and investors grew wa..
- [Royal Mail warns of thousands of job cuts as it slides into red](https://assetdigest.com/royal-mail-warns-of-thousands-of-job-cuts-as-it-slides-into-red.md): By Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) -Royal Mail could cut up to 10,000 jobs and the loss-making business warned of more layoffs if planned strikes go ahead, as the co..
- [Analysis-ECB &#8216;QT&#8217; may be next challenge for tumultuous markets](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-ecb-qt-may-be-next-challenge-for-tumultuous-markets.md): By Yoruk Bahceli and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – The European Central Bank is considering entering the maelstrom of volatile world markets to start wi..
- [Euro zone posts record trade deficit in August amid soaring energy prices](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-posts-record-trade-deficit-in-august-amid-soaring-energy-prices.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The euro zone posted in August its largest trade deficit since it expanded to 19 countries in 2015, as high energy prices boosted its imp..
- [Lightware Supports Lara Vafiadis in her Journey across the Atlantic](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-supports-lara-vafiadis-in-her-journey-across-the-atlantic.md): The company is inviting supporters to help raise £25,000 for Plan UK, Prostate Cancer UK and Our Only World Budapest, Hungary- 12 October, 2022 — Lig..
- [Small-Medium Business Growth Plans Held Back by Inadequate Cybersecurity](https://assetdigest.com/small-medium-business-growth-plans-held-back-by-inadequate-cybersecurity.md): Despite increased spending in IT, small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are not prepared for the increased cyber risks that come with growth according to ..
- [Spain September final 12-month inflation revised down to 8.9%](https://assetdigest.com/spain-september-final-12-month-inflation-revised-down-to-8-9.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish consumer prices rose 8.9% year-on-year in September, down from 10.5% in the period through August and slightly below the flash esti..
- [TomTom shares fall as 2023 uncertainties outweigh Q3 beat](https://assetdigest.com/tomtom-shares-fall-as-2023-uncertainties-outweigh-q3-beat.md): By Federica Mileo and Augustin Turpin (Reuters) – Dutch navigation and digital mapping company TomTom on Friday cut its cash flow target for 2023, citing infl..
- [German car industry baulks at supplier demands over energy hikes](https://assetdigest.com/german-car-industry-baulks-at-supplier-demands-over-energy-hikes.md): By Victoria Waldersee WOLFSBURG, Germany (Reuters) – Germany’s giant carmakers may have secured their own energy supplies but thousands of small suppliers f..
- [Polish c. banker Kotecki says rates should be several percentage points higher](https://assetdigest.com/polish-c-banker-kotecki-says-rates-should-be-several-percentage-points-higher.md): WARSAW (Reuters) – Polish central bank has several percentage points of space to increase interest rates as inflation is set to keep rising and Poland doesn..
- [Athletics-Ujah will be considered for selection after doping ban &#8211; UK Athletics director](https://assetdigest.com/athletics-ujah-will-be-considered-for-selection-after-doping-ban-uk-athletics-director.md): (Reuters) – UK Athletics technical director Stephen Maguire said Chijindu Ujah will be considered for selection after his 22-month doping ban expires but adde..
- [Swiss National Bank makes another large draw on Fed swap line](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-national-bank-makes-another-large-draw-on-fed-swap-line.md): (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank this week drew nearly $6.3 billion from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s currency swap line facility, roughly double the amoun..
- [When the AI goes haywire, bring on the humans](https://assetdigest.com/when-the-ai-goes-haywire-bring-on-the-humans.md): By Paresh Dave OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) – Used by two-thirds of the world’s 100 biggest banks to aid lending decisions, credit scoring giant Fair Isaac Cor..
- [Netflix ad-supported plan to launch in November at $7 a month](https://assetdigest.com/netflix-ad-supported-plan-to-launch-in-november-at-7-a-month.md): By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Netflix Inc said on Thursday it will introduce a streaming plan with advertising for roughly $7 per..
- [EU, U.S. eye level playing field for EU electric cars in U.S. market](https://assetdigest.com/eu-u-s-eye-level-playing-field-for-eu-electric-cars-in-u-s-market.md): WASHINGTON (Reuters) -European Union and U.S. officials expect to reach agreement that would grant EU companies, including electric car makers, the same status ..
- [Italy&#8217;s Giorgetti gets Meloni&#8217;s backing to be economy minister](https://assetdigest.com/italys-giorgetti-gets-melonis-backing-to-be-economy-minister.md): Italy’s Giorgetti gets Meloni’s backing to be economy minister By Angelo Amante and Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) -Giancarlo Giorgetti, a former industry minis..
- [Rosneft sues Berlin over takeover of its German unit](https://assetdigest.com/rosneft-sues-berlin-over-takeover-of-its-german-unit.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Russian state energy giant Rosneft has filed a complaint with a top court in Germany against the government for taking control of its Germa..
- [European airlines see travel withstanding consumer squeeze for now](https://assetdigest.com/european-airlines-see-travel-withstanding-consumer-squeeze-for-now.md): By Sarah Young and Klaus Lauer LONDON (Reuters) – British Airways-owner IAG, Europe’s biggest airline Ryanair and rival easyJet said demand for travel was h..
- [Hot U.S. inflation data reignites global selloff](https://assetdigest.com/hot-u-s-inflation-data-reignites-global-selloff.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – MSCI’s global stock index lurched to a July 2020 low and dollar and bond market borrowing costs rose on Thursday as another..
- [IKEA reports record sales as price hikes offset weakening consumer confidence](https://assetdigest.com/ikea-reports-record-sales-as-price-hikes-offset-weakening-consumer-confidence.md): By Anna Ringstrom STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Budget furniture giant IKEA reported record high annual sales on Thursday as price hikes and easing effects from the pand..
- [The impact of MetaPay on the customer shopping experience online](https://assetdigest.com/the-impact-of-metapay-on-the-customer-shopping-experience-online.md): By Nick Øen, Gateway Product Manager at Trust Payments Social media platforms, the long-standing giants of the internet, have been making some interesting chan..
- [Investing in real estate abroad &#8211; How it can make you money and how to choose wisely](https://assetdigest.com/investing-in-real-estate-abroad-how-it-can-make-you-money-and-how-to-choose-wisely.md): By Paul Brazell Acosta, Spanish Real Estate Expert and Director of Cloud Nine Spain Buying property in a holiday destination such as the South of Spain is ..
- [A New Social Network For Investor Experts And Beginners](https://assetdigest.com/a-new-social-network-for-investor-experts-and-beginners.md): By Charles Qi, CEO and Founder of StockPick, Between online courses, blogs, news articles, and social media feeds, there’s a wide array of content out ther..
- [Britain&#8217;s Ofgem to urge public to reduce energy usage &#8211; FT](https://assetdigest.com/britains-ofgem-to-urge-public-to-reduce-energy-usage-ft.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem will on Thursday urge consumers to reduce their energy usage “where possible”, the Financial Times reported..
- [Holocaust survivor to oversee start of rightist Italian parliament](https://assetdigest.com/holocaust-survivor-to-oversee-start-of-rightist-italian-parliament.md): By Crispian Balmer ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s new parliament opens on Thursday, with a Holocaust survivor due to preside over the first session of the upper h..
- [Sentiment in UK finance falls at fastest pace since 2019, survey](https://assetdigest.com/sentiment-in-uk-finance-falls-at-fastest-pace-since-2019-survey.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain needs to restore stability to its finances to help reverse the fastest drop in financial sector sentiment in three years, a survey ..
- [SLOWDOWN IN FUNDING OF MOBILITY STARTUPS, ONCE FLYING HIGH, SHOW HOW MUCH MARKET CONDITIONS HAVE CHANGED](https://assetdigest.com/slowdown-in-funding-of-mobility-startups-once-flying-high-show-how-much-market-conditions-have-changed.md): By Vitaly M. Golomb, Partner, Drake Star Vitaly M. Golomb, Partner, Drake Star For mobility startups, the last few years have been a roller coaster ride. In ..
- [Britain&#8217;s bond market turmoil](https://assetdigest.com/britains-bond-market-turmoil.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British government borrowing costs hit a 20-year high on Wednesday after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told pension funds they had..
- [Analysis &#8211; Turbulent UK bond market may force BoE&#8217;s hand again](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-turbulent-uk-bond-market-may-force-boes-hand-again.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe and Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) – Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has been unequivocal: the central bank will end emergency su..
- [EU seeks to break impasse over gas price caps, &#8216;no regret&#8217; plan floated](https://assetdigest.com/eu-seeks-to-break-impasse-over-gas-price-caps-no-regret-plan-floated.md): By Kate Abnett and Robert Muller PRAGUE/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The question of how, when and whether to cap gas prices loomed over another meeting of European U..
- [Austria plans to bring budget deficit within 3% of GDP next year](https://assetdigest.com/austria-plans-to-bring-budget-deficit-within-3-of-gdp-next-year.md): VIENNA (Reuters) – Austria plans to bring its budget deficit within the European Union’s limit of 3% of gross domestic product in 2023, a finance ministry p..
- [UK economy on brink of recession as it shrinks in August](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economy-on-brink-of-recession-as-it-shrinks-in-august.md): By William Schomberg and Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s economy looks set to go into recession as data showed it unexpectedly shrank in August, und..
- [Swedish energy minister: need to decouple gas from electricity price](https://assetdigest.com/swedish-energy-minister-need-to-decouple-gas-from-electricity-price.md): PRAGUE (Reuters) – The European Union needs to find a way to decouple gas and electricity prices, Swedish energy minister Khashayar Farmanbar said on Wednesda..
- [Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft collaborate on supply chain data platform](https://assetdigest.com/mercedes-benz-and-microsoft-collaborate-on-supply-chain-data-platform.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft announced a partnership on Wednesday using Microsoft Cloud for a data platform intended to improve production e..
- [Russian missiles hit 30% of Ukraine&#8217;s energy infrastructure in two days &#8211; minister](https://assetdigest.com/russian-missiles-hit-30-of-ukraines-energy-infrastructure-in-two-days-minister.md): (Reuters) – Russia hit about 30% of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in its missile attacks on Monday and Tuesday, Ukraine’s Energy Minister Herman Halushc..
- [EFG International says profitability improved in first nine months](https://assetdigest.com/efg-international-says-profitability-improved-in-first-nine-months.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -EFG International said it had seen a “significant increase” in underlying net profit for the first nine months of 2022 on Wednesday as the..
- [Twitter reviews policies around permanent user bans &#8211; FT](https://assetdigest.com/twitter-reviews-policies-around-permanent-user-bans-ft.md): (Reuters) -Twitter Inc is reviewing its policies around permanently banning users, possibly bringing its content moderation in line with Elon Musk’s vision fo..
- [Meta&#8217;s new Quest Pro headset, mixing real and virtual worlds, makes debut](https://assetdigest.com/metas-new-quest-pro-headset-mixing-real-and-virtual-worlds-makes-debut.md): By Katie Paul (Reuters) -Meta Platforms unveiled its Quest Pro virtual and mixed reality headset on Tuesday, marking a milestone for Chief Executive Mark Zucker..
- [Analysis-Fearing war in Xi&#8217;s next term, Taiwan bolsters defences](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-fearing-war-in-xis-next-term-taiwan-bolsters-defences.md): By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan is bolstering its defences and steeling itself for the possibility of war with China as leader Xi Jin..
- [ECB&#8217;s Villeroy lays out plan for shrinking balance sheet](https://assetdigest.com/ecbs-villeroy-lays-out-plan-for-shrinking-balance-sheet.md): NEW YORK (Reuters) – The European Central Bank should start shrinking its balance sheet once its interest rate is close to 2%, first by getting banks to repay..
- [Caixabank proposes sector-wide freeze in variable mortgage costs, source says](https://assetdigest.com/caixabank-proposes-sector-wide-freeze-in-variable-mortgage-costs-source-says.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Caixabank, Spain’s biggest lender by domestic assets, has proposed a sector-wide measure to cushion the rise in payments on variable mort..
- [Germany&#8217;s SLM recommends shareholders accept Nikon takeover offer](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-slm-recommends-shareholders-accept-nikon-takeover-offer.md): (Reuters) – The board of German 3D metal printing machine maker SLM Solutions Group AG on Tuesday recommended that its shareholders accept a takeover offer fr..
- [Factbox-Ticking bomb: The risks the IMF sees to financial stability](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-ticking-bomb-the-risks-the-imf-sees-to-financial-stability.md): (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday of a disorderly repricing in markets, saying global financial stability risks have increased, ra..
- [British pensions step up multi-billion-pound asset fire sale as need for cash soars](https://assetdigest.com/british-pensions-step-up-multi-billion-pound-asset-fire-sale-as-need-for-cash-soars.md): By Tommy Wilkes and Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) – UK pension schemes are racing to raise hundreds of billions of pounds to shore up derivatives positions be..
- [Germans told to unite over energy crisis amid EU divisions](https://assetdigest.com/germans-told-to-unite-over-energy-crisis-amid-eu-divisions.md): By Rachel More and Paul Carrel BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany can weather a winter gas shortage caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine provided companies and househo..
- [Stocks tumble globally on raft of economic, political worries](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-tumble-globally-on-raft-of-economic-political-worries.md): By Sinéad Carew and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – MSCI’s global index of stocks hit its lowest level in almost two years on Tuesday while oi..
- [Sterling snaps four-day drop, but gilt-market havoc tempers gains](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-snaps-four-day-drop-but-gilt-market-havoc-tempers-gains.md): By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The pound snapped a four-day streak of losses on Tuesday in a volatile session, in which the Bank of England was forced to st..
- [Stellantis aims to boost recycled material content in vehicles](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-aims-to-boost-recycled-material-content-in-vehicles.md): MILAN (Reuters) -Stellantis will look to upgrade its medium-term target for the minimum percentage of recycled material in its vehicles from 35%, the carmaker..
- [U.S. dollar drifts higher; yen heads toward level that prompted intervention](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-dollar-drifts-higher-yen-heads-toward-level-that-prompted-intervention.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Samuel Indyk NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar edged higher in choppy trading on Tuesday, adding to recent gains ahead ..
- [Damien Hirst burns artworks after collectors pick their NFTs instead](https://assetdigest.com/damien-hirst-burns-artworks-after-collectors-pick-their-nfts-instead.md): By Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Damien Hirst started burning hundreds of his artworks on Tuesday after collectors chose to keep their..
- [Explainer-Why is Bank of England acting again? What next in the UK crisis?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-why-is-bank-of-england-acting-again-what-next-in-the-uk-crisis-2.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England again sought to stem a sharp sell-off in Britain’s 2.1 trillion pound ($2.3 trillion) government bond markets on Tues..
- [Oil falls more than 2% on recession and China COVID fears](https://assetdigest.com/oil-falls-more-than-2-on-recession-and-china-covid-fears.md): By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) – Oil slid more than 2% on Tuesday, extending losses of nearly 2% in the previous session, as recession fears and a flare-up i..
- [Scholz: if Germany continues to adapt, we will make it through winter](https://assetdigest.com/scholz-if-germany-continues-to-adapt-we-will-make-it-through-winter.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany will make it through the winter if citizens, companies and policymakers continue to adapt to the country’s changed energy situati..
- [Spain&#8217;s Cepsa signs green hydrogen shipping deal with Rotterdam port](https://assetdigest.com/spains-cepsa-signs-green-hydrogen-shipping-deal-with-rotterdam-port.md): MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish oil and gas group Cepsa has signed a deal with the Dutch port of Rotterdam to ship green hydrogen from southern Spain to northern Euro..
- [France says Belarus could face more sanctions if it gets increasingly involved in Ukraine conflict](https://assetdigest.com/france-says-belarus-could-face-more-sanctions-if-it-gets-increasingly-involved-in-ukraine-conflict.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Belarus could face more sanctions if it gets more and more involved in the Ukraine conflict, French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colon..
- [Billionaire investor Yuri Milner relinquishes Russian citizenship](https://assetdigest.com/billionaire-investor-yuri-milner-relinquishes-russian-citizenship.md): (Reuters) – Israeli-Russian billionaire Yuri Milner said on Monday he has renounced his Russian citizenship after leaving the country in 2014. Milner is the f..
- [Italy&#8217;s CDP and partners ask TIM for more time for network deal](https://assetdigest.com/italys-cdp-and-partners-ask-tim-for-more-time-for-network-deal.md): By Elvira Pollina MILAN (Reuters) -Italian state lender CDP and its partners have asked for more time to clinch a deal to buy Telecom Italia’s (TIM) network a..
- [Diagnostics firm Bio-Rad in talks to merge with Qiagen &#8211; WSJ](https://assetdigest.com/diagnostics-firm-bio-rad-in-talks-to-merge-with-qiagen-wsj.md): (Reuters) -California-based diagnostics company Bio-Rad Laboratories is in talks to merge with Qiagen NV, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing peo..
- [Colombia appeals in WTO frozen fries dispute with EU](https://assetdigest.com/colombia-appeals-in-wto-frozen-fries-dispute-with-eu.md): GENEVA (Reuters) – Colombia launched an appeal on Monday against a finding largely backing the European Union in a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute over..
- [Honeywell announces new ethanol-to-jet fuel technology](https://assetdigest.com/honeywell-announces-new-ethanol-to-jet-fuel-technology.md): By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) -Tech firm Honeywell International Inc will roll out technology that could increase supplies of lower-carbon aviation fuel..
- [Factbox-Automakers accelerate drive to secure battery raw materials](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-automakers-accelerate-drive-to-secure-battery-raw-materials.md): (Reuters) – Rising demand for electric vehicles (EV) around the world is encouraging automakers such as Tesla Inc, Volkswagen and Stellantis NV to step up eff..
- [Monte dei Paschi to have underwriting consortium for share sale by Tuesday &#8211; source](https://assetdigest.com/monte-dei-paschi-to-have-underwriting-consortium-for-share-sale-by-tuesday-source.md): ROME (Reuters) – Monte dei Paschi di Siena will be able to sign by Tuesday a contract with a group of banks which are due to underwrite its up to 2.5 billion ..
- [UAE&#8217;s ADNOC to open Swiss trading office next year](https://assetdigest.com/uaes-adnoc-to-open-swiss-trading-office-next-year.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The trading arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) is set to open an office in Geneva next year and a representative office in London, fo..
- [London Ambulance Service workers to vote on strike action &#8211; union](https://assetdigest.com/london-ambulance-service-workers-to-vote-on-strike-action-union.md): LONDON (Reuters) -London’s Ambulance Service will ballot its members on whether to carrying out strike action over a pay dispute, the GMB union said on Monday..
- [Crimea bridge blast: why is bridge important and what happened to it](https://assetdigest.com/crimea-bridge-blast-why-is-bridge-important-and-what-happened-to-it.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The road-and-rail bridge linking Russia and the Crimean peninsula was damaged in a powerful blast on Saturday, hitting a crucial supply rou..
- [EU countries eye deal on more energy measures within weeks](https://assetdigest.com/eu-countries-eye-deal-on-more-energy-measures-within-weeks.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union countries will seek a November deal on more emergency measures to tackle high gas prices, officials said, a..
- [Factbox-European companies offer one-off bonuses, hike pay amid cost-of-living crisis](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-european-companies-offer-one-off-bonuses-hike-pay-amid-cost-of-living-crisis.md): (Reuters) -Companies across Europe are offering one-off bonuses and are under pressure to increase pay to help staff with surging food and energy bills over the..
- [Banking crisis breakthroughs win Nobel economics prize for Bernanke, Diamond, Dybvig](https://assetdigest.com/banking-crisis-breakthroughs-win-nobel-economics-prize-for-bernanke-diamond-dybvig.md): By Simon Johnson and Johan Ahlander STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – A trio of U.S. economists including former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke won this year’s Nobe..
- [Sterling slides as bets for aggressive U.S. tightening boost dollar](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-slides-as-bets-for-aggressive-u-s-tightening-boost-dollar.md): By Alun John LONDON (Reuters) -Sterling slid versus the dollar on Monday after Friday’s strong U.S. labour market data supported bets the Federal Reserve will..
- [Renault and Nissan in talks that could reshape autos alliance](https://assetdigest.com/renault-and-nissan-in-talks-that-could-reshape-autos-alliance.md): By Gilles Guillaume and Satoshi Sugiyama PARIS/TOKYO (Reuters) -Renault and Nissan said on Monday they were in talks about the future of their alliance, includi..
- [Factbox-How Germany&#8217;s gas price brake is helping reeling industry](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-how-germanys-gas-price-brake-is-helping-reeling-industry.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – A German expert commission that has been charged with drawing up plans to ease the impact of high gas prices on consumers on Monday deli..
- [UK trial lawyers to end strike after accepting government pay offer](https://assetdigest.com/uk-trial-lawyers-to-end-strike-after-accepting-government-pay-offer.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British trial lawyers will end a weeks-long strike on Monday after voting to accept the government’s pay offer, their union said. The Cri..
- [After fleeing war, Ukrainians struggle to settle around Europe](https://assetdigest.com/after-fleeing-war-ukrainians-struggle-to-settle-around-europe.md): By Corina Pons and Catarina Demony MADRID/LISBON (Reuters) – Ukrainian psychologist Tatyana Bogkova was on a birthday trip in Poland with her mother and four-..
- [BMW Group sales drop slightly in Q3](https://assetdigest.com/bmw-group-sales-drop-slightly-in-q3.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -BMW sold nearly as many cars in the third quarter as it did in the same period a year before, after the war in Ukraine and supply shortages le..
- [Air France and Airbus face French court over Rio-Paris crash](https://assetdigest.com/air-france-and-airbus-face-french-court-over-rio-paris-crash.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Air France and Airbus face the start of a nine-week manslaughter trial on Monday, 13 years after an A330 jet plunged into the Atlantic killi..
- [ECB engaged in bringing down inflation to 2% in two to three years from now &#8211; Villeroy](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-engaged-in-bringing-down-inflation-to-2-in-two-to-three-years-from-now-villeroy.md): PARIS (Reuters) -The European Central Bank (ECB) is engaged in bringing down inflation to 2% percent in “two to three years” from now, ECB member and Bank o..
- [Top diamond producer De Beers names Equinor&#8217;s Cook as new CEO](https://assetdigest.com/top-diamond-producer-de-beers-names-equinors-cook-as-new-ceo.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Anglo American’s De Beers has appointed oil and energy industry executive Al Cook as its new chief to replace Bruce Cleaver, who steps down ..
- [German voters deliver mixed verdict on Scholz coalition in regional poll](https://assetdigest.com/german-voters-deliver-mixed-verdict-on-scholz-coalition-in-regional-poll.md): By Sarah Marsh BERLIN (Reuters) -A regional election in Lower Saxony delivered mixed fortunes for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s national ruling coalition on..
- [OMV: Q3 retail and commercial margins increased q/q](https://assetdigest.com/omv-q3-retail-and-commercial-margins-increased-q-q.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Austrian oil and gas group OMV said on Monday its retail and commercial margins increased in the third quarter from the second. OMV also said ..
- [German gas commission agrees proposals to ease impact of soaring prices](https://assetdigest.com/german-gas-commission-agrees-proposals-to-ease-impact-of-soaring-prices.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s expert commission charged with drawing up plans to ease the impact of soaring gas prices on consumers agreed on a set of proposals..
- [Stellantis, GME Resources seal nickel and cobalt deal for battery production](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-gme-resources-seal-nickel-and-cobalt-deal-for-battery-production.md): PARIS (Reuters) -Carmaker Stellantis has signed a non-binding preliminary agreement with GME Resources to secure supplies of nickel and cobalt sulphate for elec..
- [Nissan pushes partner Renault to sell down stake, may raise funds -source](https://assetdigest.com/nissan-pushes-partner-renault-to-sell-down-stake-may-raise-funds-source.md): (Reuters) -Nissan Motor Co Ltd is pressing French partner Renault SA to cut its stake in the Japanese automaker as much as possible, ideally to 15%, and may con..
- [Taiwan says war with China &#8216;absolutely&#8217; not an option, but bolstering defences](https://assetdigest.com/taiwan-says-war-with-china-absolutely-not-an-option-but-bolstering-defences.md): By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) -War between Taiwan and China is “absolutely not an option”, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, a..
- [Analysis-How China&#8217;s Xi accumulated power, and why it matters in a third term](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-how-chinas-xi-accumulated-power-and-why-it-matters-in-a-third-term.md): By Yew Lun Tian BEIJING (Reuters) – One of Xi Jinping’s first moves after winning China’s top job as general secretary of the Communist Party in 2012 was ..
- [Amazon.com to invest over 1 billion euros in European electric van, truck fleet](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-com-to-invest-over-1-billion-euros-in-european-electric-van-truck-fleet.md): By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc said on Monday it will invest more than 1 billion euros ($974.8 million) over the next five years in electric ..
- [Greg Hands appointed as UK junior trade minister](https://assetdigest.com/greg-hands-appointed-as-uk-junior-trade-minister.md): (Reuters) -British lawmaker Greg Hands was appointed minister of state for trade, the prime minister’s office said in a statement on Sunday. “An honour and ..
- [TotalEnergies accelerates refinery wage talks as fuel supply shrinks](https://assetdigest.com/totalenergies-accelerates-refinery-wage-talks-as-fuel-supply-shrinks.md): By Tassilo Hummel and Caroline Pailliez PARIS (Reuters) -TotalEnergies on Sunday offered to bring forward wage talks, in response to union demands, as it sought..
- [Buying Your First Home? Think Like an Investor](https://assetdigest.com/buying-your-first-home-think-like-an-investor.md): By Min Alexander, CEO and Co-Founder, PunchListUSA For most, buying a home is an emotional experience. This is a good thing; it speaks to the importance of home..
- [UK will not urge public to cut energy use, minister says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-will-not-urge-public-to-cut-energy-use-minister-says.md): By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is not asking people to use less energy, climate minister Graham Stuart said on Friday, despite a warning from the Nationa..
- [World food price index falls for sixth month in Sept -FAO](https://assetdigest.com/world-food-price-index-falls-for-sixth-month-in-sept-fao.md): ROME (Reuters) – The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell for a sixth month in a row in September, receding from all-time highs posted earlie..
- [Chipmakers weigh on European shares; focus on U.S. jobs data](https://assetdigest.com/chipmakers-weigh-on-european-shares-focus-on-u-s-jobs-data.md): By Devik Jain (Reuters) -European shares slipped on Friday, led by semiconductor firms after weak earnings and forecasts from Samsung and Advanced Micro Devices..
- [Exclusive-Indian car makers propose tax cut on imports in trade deal with Britain](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-indian-car-makers-propose-tax-cut-on-imports-in-trade-deal-with-britain.md): By Aditi Shah and Aftab Ahmed NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian car makers have proposed cutting to 30% the tax rate on imported cars as part of a trade deal with ..
- [Luxury yacht owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch docked in Hong Kong](https://assetdigest.com/luxury-yacht-owned-by-sanctioned-russian-oligarch-docked-in-hong-kong.md): By Tyrone Siu HONG KONG (Reuters) – A luxury yacht worth over half a billion U.S. dollars belonging to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov has docked..
- [Swiss forex reserves down in September](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-forex-reserves-down-in-september.md): (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank’s foreign exchange reserves fell in September, data showed on Friday. The SNB held 807.130 billion Swiss francs ($815.04..
- [UK pub operator Wetherspoon&#8217;s loss narrows despite higher costs](https://assetdigest.com/uk-pub-operator-wetherspoons-loss-narrows-despite-higher-costs.md): (Reuters) -British pub operator J D Wetherspoon’s annual loss narrowed from a year ago, even as the company battled soaring energy and labour costs. Pub group..
- [German retail sales dip more than forecast in August](https://assetdigest.com/german-retail-sales-dip-more-than-forecast-in-august.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German retail sales fell by a slightly more-than-forecast 1.3% in August compared to the previous month, data showed on Friday. Analysts po..
- [Sri Lanka top court allows proceedings against former President Rajapaksa, others](https://assetdigest.com/sri-lanka-top-court-allows-proceedings-against-former-president-rajapaksa-others.md): COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s top court has granted permission for proceedings against former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the rights group which filed t..
- [EU wants to know if Microsoft will block rivals after Activision deal](https://assetdigest.com/eu-wants-to-know-if-microsoft-will-block-rivals-after-activision-deal.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU antitrust regulators are asking games developers whether Microsoft will be incentivised to block rivals’ access to ..
- [Explainer-Caps and corridors: how can Europe contain gas prices?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-caps-and-corridors-how-can-europe-contain-gas-prices.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Leaders of European Union countries will debate whether and how to cap gas prices on Friday, after member states increased..
- [In Apple&#8217;s shadow, Google takes new route to face recognition on Pixel phones](https://assetdigest.com/in-apples-shadow-google-takes-new-route-to-face-recognition-on-pixel-phones.md): By Paresh Dave (Reuters) – Facial recognition returned to the latest Google Pixel phones on Thursday after a short hiatus due to challenges on cost and perfor..
- [IMF should issue new reserves to help countries tackle overlapping crises &#8211; groups](https://assetdigest.com/imf-should-issue-new-reserves-to-help-countries-tackle-overlapping-crises-groups.md): By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund should issue $650 billion in new emergency reserves to help its member countries grapple ..
- [Adidas puts partnership with Kanye West under review](https://assetdigest.com/adidas-puts-partnership-with-kanye-west-under-review.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German sporting goods maker Adidas on Thursday said it has put under review its business partnership with rapper and fashion designer Ka..
- [EU sees more work ahead to implement Russian oil price cap](https://assetdigest.com/eu-sees-more-work-ahead-to-implement-russian-oil-price-cap.md): By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union on Thursday gave a final approval to its eighth batch of sanctions against Russia for its invasion ..
- [IMF&#8217;s Georgieva sees &#8216;darkening&#8217; outlook for global economy, rising recession risks](https://assetdigest.com/imfs-georgieva-sees-darkening-outlook-for-global-economy-rising-recession-risks.md): By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund will next week downgrade its forecast for 2.9% global growth in 2023, Managing Director K..
- [France&#8217;s Ernaux, who long scrutinised self, wins Nobel literature prize](https://assetdigest.com/frances-ernaux-who-long-scrutinised-self-wins-nobel-literature-prize.md): By Justyna Pawlak, Simon Johnson and Elizabeth Pineau STOCKHOLM/PARIS (Reuters) -French author Annie Ernaux won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday f..
- [Cash crunch for British funds puts regulators under pensions lens](https://assetdigest.com/cash-crunch-for-british-funds-puts-regulators-under-pensions-lens.md): By Huw Jones, Carolyn Cohn and Tommy Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) – A scramble for cash by Britain’s pension funds after last week’s bond market crash has rais..
- [Citi expects global equities to rally 18% by end-2023](https://assetdigest.com/citi-expects-global-equities-to-rally-18-by-end-2023.md): (Reuters) – Citigroup is expecting global equities to rise about 18% from now through the end of 2023, saying beaten down valuations from a relentless selloff..
- [UK nurses begin biggest strike ballot in more than 100 years](https://assetdigest.com/uk-nurses-begin-biggest-strike-ballot-in-more-than-100-years.md): LONDON (Reuters) -More than 300,000 members of Britain’s largest nursing union will begin voting on Thursday over a strike to demand a pay rise that keeps up ..
- [Bank of England says it will unwind bond market intervention once risks have subsided](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-says-it-will-unwind-bond-market-intervention-once-risks-have-subsided.md): LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England will gauge the health of Britain’s government bond market before it unwinds the emergency intervention it launched after..
- [Nobel prize goes to pioneers of Lego-like &#8220;click chemistry&#8221;](https://assetdigest.com/nobel-prize-goes-to-pioneers-of-lego-like-click-chemistry.md): By Johan Ahlander, Ludwig Burger and Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Scientists Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and Barry Sharpless won the 2022 Nobel Prize i..
- [German industrial orders slump more than expected in August](https://assetdigest.com/german-industrial-orders-slump-more-than-expected-in-august.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German industrial orders dropped more than expected in August, dragged down by a fall in orders from the euro zone, where companies are bat..
- [German tax authorities should show leniency to households, firms amid energy crisis &#8211; letter](https://assetdigest.com/german-tax-authorities-should-show-leniency-to-households-firms-amid-energy-crisis-letter.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German tax authorities should show leniency towards private households and companies, for example by suspending enforcement measures in cer..
- [Game company Roblox enabled girl&#8217;s sexual exploitation, lawsuit claims](https://assetdigest.com/game-company-roblox-enabled-girls-sexual-exploitation-lawsuit-claims.md): By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – A lawsuit filed in San Francisco on Tuesday accuses online gaming firm Roblox Corp of enabling a California girl’s sexual and..
- [Lloyd&#8217;s of London investigates possible cyber attack](https://assetdigest.com/lloyds-of-london-investigates-possible-cyber-attack.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Lloyd’s of London is investigating a possible cyber attack, the commercial insurance market said on Wednesday, with companies on high alert ..
- [Stocks dip, yields climb as rate hikes seem to stay the course](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-dip-yields-climb-as-rate-hikes-seem-to-stay-the-course.md): By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday, ending the strongest two-day rally since 2020, while the dollar and Treasury yields rose ..
- [Jeers, scuffles as trial of 2013 Spanish train disaster that killed 80 begins](https://assetdigest.com/jeers-scuffles-as-trial-of-2013-spanish-train-disaster-that-killed-80-begins.md): MADRID (Reuters) -The trial of a Spanish train driver and a former head of traffic safety at national rail-infrastructure operator Adif over a train disaster th..
- [Banning Russian aluminium would create uncertainty about LME&#8217;s role -Rusal](https://assetdigest.com/banning-russian-aluminium-would-create-uncertainty-about-lmes-role-rusal.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Banning Rusal’s metal will fuel volatility in the London Metal Exchange’s aluminium contracts and create uncertainty about the exchange..
- [France to turn off hot water in public offices to save energy](https://assetdigest.com/france-to-turn-off-hot-water-in-public-offices-to-save-energy.md): PARIS (Reuters) -France will turn off the hot water in the toilets of public buildings and order municipalities to reduce water temperatures at public swimming ..
- [Italy&#8217;s De Nora teams up with GES on hydrogen battery project](https://assetdigest.com/italys-de-nora-teams-up-with-ges-on-hydrogen-battery-project.md): ROME (Reuters) – Italian electrode maker De Nora and Green Energy Storage (GES) said on Wednesday they had established a partnership to develop a hydrogen bat..
- [China, equities weigh as EM sees another month of outflows &#8211; IIF](https://assetdigest.com/china-equities-weigh-as-em-sees-another-month-of-outflows-iif.md): By Rodrigo Campos (Reuters) – Emerging market portfolios saw another month of foreign outflows in September, the seventh of the last eight, as non-residents p..
- [Polish central bank holds rates, points to slowdown ahead](https://assetdigest.com/polish-central-bank-holds-rates-points-to-slowdown-ahead.md): By Anna Koper WARSAW (Reuters) -The National Bank of Poland (NBP) kept its main interest rate on hold at 6.75% on Wednesday, it said, opting to leave borrowing ..
- [Philip Morris offers EU concessions in $16 billion Swedish Match deal](https://assetdigest.com/philip-morris-offers-eu-concessions-in-16-billion-swedish-match-deal.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Marlboro maker Philip Morris has offered concessions to address EU antitrust concerns over its $16 billion bid for tobacco and nicotine p..
- [Glencore to place Nordenham zinc smelter on care and maintenance from Nov 1](https://assetdigest.com/glencore-to-place-nordenham-zinc-smelter-on-care-and-maintenance-from-nov-1.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Miner and trader Glencore will place its Nordenham zinc smelter in Germany on care and maintenance from Nov. 1, it said in a memo. “The cess..
- [Factbox-Government measures to ease inflation pain](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-government-measures-to-ease-inflation-pain-6.md): (Reuters) – Pandemic-related disruptions to global supply chains and the knock-on effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine have combined to drive up prices of ene..
- [Shaken by heatwaves, U.S. clinics get tips on staying cool](https://assetdigest.com/shaken-by-heatwaves-u-s-clinics-get-tips-on-staying-cool.md): By David Sherfinski NAGS HEAD, North Carolina (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The day a patient collapsed out in the parking lot, nurse practitioner Alexis Hod..
- [Engine parts makers must cross &#8216;valley of death&#8217; to reach EV era](https://assetdigest.com/engine-parts-makers-must-cross-valley-of-death-to-reach-ev-era.md): By Nick Carey and Christina Amann KIDDERMINSTER, England (Reuters) – Auto engine parts makers eyeing the promising electric-vehicle market are dealing with a ..
- [London&#8217;s Battersea Power Station reborn as office and shopping hub](https://assetdigest.com/londons-battersea-power-station-reborn-as-office-and-shopping-hub.md): By Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) – London’s Battersea Power Station reopens next week as a glitzy hub of offices, flats, restaurants and shops after dec..
- [Some UK property funds defer investor withdrawals](https://assetdigest.com/some-uk-property-funds-defer-investor-withdrawals.md): By Carolyn Cohn and Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – Some of Britain’s top open-ended property funds are rolling out new measures to manage investor ex..
- [Nobel physics prize goes to sleuths of &#8216;spooky&#8217; quantum science](https://assetdigest.com/nobel-physics-prize-goes-to-sleuths-of-spooky-quantum-science.md): By Johan Ahlander, Ludwig Burger and Niklas Pollard STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Scientists Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger won the 2022 Nobel Prize in P..
- [Nestle pledges $1 billion to coffee sustainability plan](https://assetdigest.com/nestle-pledges-1-billion-to-coffee-sustainability-plan.md): By Maytaal Angel LONDON (Reuters) -Nestle will spend more than 1 billion Swiss francs ($1 billion) by 2030 on efforts to source coffee sustainably, the food com..
- [Tourism revenues on the mend in Mediterranean countries](https://assetdigest.com/tourism-revenues-on-the-mend-in-mediterranean-countries.md): (Reuters) – Even if the number of visitors has still not quite recovered to pre-pandemic levels, Mediterranean countries are enjoying a much-needed boost as i..
- [Apple forced to change charger in Europe as EU approves overhaul](https://assetdigest.com/apple-forced-to-change-charger-in-europe-as-eu-approves-overhaul.md): By Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Apple will have to change the charger for its iPhones in the European Union from autumn 2024 to comply with new rules..
- [Robots are making French fries faster, better than humans](https://assetdigest.com/robots-are-making-french-fries-faster-better-than-humans.md): PASADENA, Calif. (Reuters) -Fast-food French fries and onion rings are going high-tech, thanks to a company in Southern California. Miso Robotics Inc in Pasaden..
- [L&amp;G says not a forced seller of UK government bonds](https://assetdigest.com/lg-says-not-a-forced-seller-of-uk-government-bonds.md): By Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) -Legal & General Group has not been a forced seller of gilts, the insurer said in an unscheduled trading statement on Tuesday,..
- [How to Keep Your Employees Productive and Reduce Burnout](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-keep-your-employees-productive-and-reduce-burnout.md): The evidence tells us that we are living an age of unprecedented stress. Mental health issues and well-being are taken much more seriously than they were fifty ..
- [IKEA&#8217;s home deliveries will be fully electric by 2025 &#8211; CEO](https://assetdigest.com/ikeas-home-deliveries-will-be-fully-electric-by-2025-ceo.md): By Matt Scuffham LONDON (Reuters) – IKEA’s home deliveries will be made by electric vehicles by 2025 as part of a target at the world’s No.1 furniture bra..
- [Nobel medicine prize goes to explorer of ancient DNA](https://assetdigest.com/nobel-medicine-prize-goes-to-explorer-of-ancient-dna.md): By Natalie Grover, Niklas Pollard and Johan Ahlander STOCKHOLM/LONDON (Reuters) -Swedish geneticist Svante Paabo won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medic..
- [Factbox-The UK&#8217;s top tax rate &#8211; what is it and why does it matter?](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-the-uks-top-tax-rate-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-matter.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng on Monday abruptly dropped his plan to eliminate the top rate of income tax, part of his Sept. 23 ..
- [Factbox-How does the Nobel Peace Prize work?](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-how-does-the-nobel-peace-prize-work.md): By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) – The winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Oct. 7 in Oslo. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO CA..
- [Instant View: British pound up as govt makes U-turn on tax cut plan](https://assetdigest.com/instant-view-british-pound-up-as-govt-makes-u-turn-on-tax-cut-plan.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s pound rallied although UK stocks opened weak on Monday, after the government said it was making an about-turn on a controversia..
- [Vodafone agrees to buy MasMovil&#8217;s Portugal unit Nowo](https://assetdigest.com/vodafone-agrees-to-buy-masmovils-portugal-unit-nowo.md): MADRID (Reuters) – British telecom group Vodafone has agreed to buy Portuguese rival Nowo from Spanish operator MasMovil as part of an expansion plan in the c..
- [Centre-right GERB party leads in Bulgaria election -partial results](https://assetdigest.com/centre-right-gerb-party-leads-in-bulgaria-election-partial-results.md): SOFIA (Reuters) -Bulgaria’s centre-right GERB party of former long-serving Prime Minister Boyko Borissov is set to win Sunday’s election, the fourth in less..
- [European telcos set to win fight with Big Tech, could set global agenda](https://assetdigest.com/european-telcos-set-to-win-fight-with-big-tech-could-set-global-agenda.md): By Foo Yun Chee and Supantha Mukherjee BRUSSELS/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – European telecoms providers are set to win their decade-long fight to make Big Tech pay ..
- [Roche names Sause head of diagnostics arm](https://assetdigest.com/roche-names-sause-head-of-diagnostics-arm.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Roche Holding has named Matt Sause, head of Roche Diagnostics’ North America region, to lead the group’s diagnostics business, the Swis..
- [Franklin Resources has 5.7% Adecco stake &#8211; filing](https://assetdigest.com/franklin-resources-has-5-7-adecco-stake-filing.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – U.S.-based investor Franklin Resources Inc controls a 5.7% voting stake in Swiss staffing group Adecco Group AG, a regulatory filing showed..
- [Asia&#8217;s factory activity weakens on global slowdown, cost pressures](https://assetdigest.com/asias-factory-activity-weakens-on-global-slowdown-cost-pressures.md): By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Asia’s factory output mostly weakened in September as slowing demand in China and advanced economies added to the pain fro..
- [Moderate Bosniak candidate leads in race for presidency seat](https://assetdigest.com/moderate-bosniak-candidate-leads-in-race-for-presidency-seat.md): By Daria Sito-Sucic SARAJEVO (Reuters) -Moderate Bosniak candidate Denis Becirevic is leading in the run-up for the seat on Bosnia’s tripartite inter-ethnic p..
- [South African president Ramaphosa to make state visit to UK](https://assetdigest.com/south-african-president-ramaphosa-to-make-state-visit-to-uk.md): LONDON (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will make a state visit to Britain, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, the first such visit since Ki..
- [Tesla&#8217;s logistical challenges overshadow record deliveries](https://assetdigest.com/teslas-logistical-challenges-overshadow-record-deliveries.md): By Hyunjoo Jin and Mrinmay Dey -Tesla Inc on Sunday announced lower-than-expected electric vehicle deliveries in the third quarter, as logistical challenges ove..
- [EU leaders to discuss next steps on energy, Ukraine](https://assetdigest.com/eu-leaders-to-discuss-next-steps-on-energy-ukraine.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU country leaders will discuss how to step up support for Ukraine and their joint next steps to tame soaring energy prices when they mee..
- [UK cabinet was not informed of plans to scrap top rate of tax, Truss says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-cabinet-was-not-informed-of-plans-to-scrap-top-rate-of-tax-truss-says.md): BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Sunday her cabinet of top ministers was not informed in advance that the government p..
- [Credit Suisse executives reassure investors after CDS spike, Financial Times reports](https://assetdigest.com/credit-suisse-executives-reassure-investors-after-cds-spike-financial-times-reports.md): (Reuters) – Credit Suisse executives spent the weekend reassuring large clients, counterparties and investors about its liquidity and capital position, the Fi..
- [Can crowdfunded property turn rundown neighborhoods around?](https://assetdigest.com/can-crowdfunded-property-turn-rundown-neighborhoods-around.md): By Carey L. Biron WASHINGTON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When residents of a quiet neighborhood in Washington D.C. heard their century-old corner store wou..
- [EU countries spar over gas price cap](https://assetdigest.com/eu-countries-spar-over-gas-price-cap.md): By Kate Abnett, Gabriela Baczynska and Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union countries disagreed on Friday about whether and how to cap runawa..
- [Factbox-Europe&#8217;s travel disruption stretches into autumn](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-europes-travel-disruption-stretches-into-autumn.md): (Reuters) – Strikes and staff shortages forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights to avoid hours-long queues at major airports in the first summer follow..
- [Elon Musk set to showcase Tesla&#8217;s humanoid robot after delay](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-set-to-showcase-teslas-humanoid-robot-after-delay.md): By Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said a robot business will be worth more than its cars, and on Friday investors, customers an..
- [Shocked by gas bills, thrifty Dutch stockpile coal, wood for winter](https://assetdigest.com/shocked-by-gas-bills-thrifty-dutch-stockpile-coal-wood-for-winter.md): By Stephanie van den Berg VEENENDAAL, Netherlands (Reuters) – The budget-conscious Dutch, who enjoyed abundant cheap gas for half a century to heat their home..
- [UK economy still below pre-pandemic size, underscoring challenge for Truss](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economy-still-below-pre-pandemic-size-underscoring-challenge-for-truss.md): By Andy Bruce and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s economy remained below its pre-pandemic peak, according to data published on Friday that le..
- [Pizza group DP Eurasia sharpens Turkish focus as Russia risk high](https://assetdigest.com/pizza-group-dp-eurasia-sharpens-turkish-focus-as-russia-risk-high.md): By Federica Mileo and Valentine Baldassari (Reuters) – DP Eurasia, which runs the Domino’s Pizza brand in Turkey and Russia, said on Friday the group would ..
- [Soccer-Women&#8217;s rights group calls on FIFA to kick Iran out of World Cup](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-womens-rights-group-calls-on-fifa-to-kick-iran-out-of-world-cup.md): By Michael Church HONG KONG (Reuters) – Rights group Open Stadiums have called on FIFA to throw Iran out of the World Cup finals in Qatar in November because ..
- [Global dealmaking plunges as financing market hits rock bottom](https://assetdigest.com/global-dealmaking-plunges-as-financing-market-hits-rock-bottom.md): By Anirban Sen, Pamela Barbaglia and Abigail Summerville NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Global M&A shrank for the third consecutive quarter as rising interest ra..
- [UK minister says government will work with OBR on economic forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/uk-minister-says-government-will-work-with-obr-on-economic-forecasts.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s City minister Andrew Griffith said on Friday that Prime Minister Liz Truss and finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng would meet the i..
- [Britain&#8217;s JD Sports extends Nike ties with partnership deal](https://assetdigest.com/britains-jd-sports-extends-nike-ties-with-partnership-deal.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s biggest sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion has extended its links with Nike Inc with a deal that gives its customers access ..
- [UK job vacancies fall to post-pandemic levels, REC says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-job-vacancies-fall-to-post-pandemic-levels-rec-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British job vacancies dropped to the lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic last week, a sign of a further weakening in the labour market..
- [UK watchdog contacts banks following huge withdrawal of mortgage deals -FT](https://assetdigest.com/uk-watchdog-contacts-banks-following-huge-withdrawal-of-mortgage-deals-ft.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has contacted lenders in the United Kingdom following the withdrawal of more than 1,600 mortgage pro..
- [Lindt wins chocolate bunny battle in Swiss court](https://assetdigest.com/lindt-wins-chocolate-bunny-battle-in-swiss-court.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Lindt & Spruengli’s foil-wrapped chocolate bunnies deserve protection from copycat products, Switzerland’s highest court ruled on Thurs..
- [Start-up Etioca eyes Nasdaq listing next year as it unveils electric taxi](https://assetdigest.com/start-up-etioca-eyes-nasdaq-listing-next-year-as-it-unveils-electric-taxi.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Shared mobility start-up Etioca aims to list on the stock market in the United States in spring, its co-CEO said on Thursday as it unveiled ..
- [Moody&#8217;s flags Oct 21 as crucial date for UK rating](https://assetdigest.com/moodys-flags-oct-21-as-crucial-date-for-uk-rating.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Moody’s top European analyst has flagged Oct. 21 as the next crucial date for Britain’s credit rating following the firm..
- [Luc Remont proposed as new boss of French energy company EDF](https://assetdigest.com/luc-remont-proposed-as-new-boss-of-french-energy-company-edf.md): By Tassilo Hummel and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed Luc Remont as EDF’s next chief executive and chairman..
- [Russian central bank gives legal entities green light to trade foreign shares](https://assetdigest.com/russian-central-bank-gives-legal-entities-green-light-to-trade-foreign-shares.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Bank of Russia on Thursday gave legal entities the green light to buy the securities of “unfriendly” issuers, those from countries tha..
- [UK&#8217;s Kwarteng: Mini budget was essential in resetting debate around growth](https://assetdigest.com/uks-kwarteng-mini-budget-was-essential-in-resetting-debate-around-growth.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British government’s so-called mini budget was essential in helping reset the debate around growth, finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng s..
- [Dollar dishes the pain as selloff rumbles on](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-dishes-the-pain-as-selloff-rumbles-on.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Investors pedalled into another cycle of selling on Thursday as the dollar tightened its stranglehold on currency markets, re..
- [Queen Elizabeth died of &#8216;old age&#8217;, death certificate shows](https://assetdigest.com/queen-elizabeth-died-of-old-age-death-certificate-shows.md): Balmoral Castle, her summer home in the Scottish highlands, on Sept. 8. The certificate records her time of death as 3.10 p.m. (1410 GMT) Buckingham Palace had ..
- [ECB policymakers back jumbo rate hike, differ on balance sheet cut](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-policymakers-back-jumbo-rate-hike-differ-on-balance-sheet-cut.md): By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi VILNIUS/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – European Central Bank policymakers continued to line up behind another big interest rate ..
- [UK banks and insurers told to step up help for struggling customers](https://assetdigest.com/uk-banks-and-insurers-told-to-step-up-help-for-struggling-customers.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) told banks and insurers on Thursday to do more to help customers struggling with..
- [H&#038;M to cut costs as profits hit by inflation, cautious shoppers](https://assetdigest.com/hm-to-cut-costs-as-profits-hit-by-inflation-cautious-shoppers.md): By Anna Ringstrom STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – H&M, the world’s No.2 fashion retailer, launched a 2 billion Swedish crown ($177 million) cost savings drive on Thur..
- [CEO Blume hails &#8216;historic moment&#8217; as Porsche AG lists on Frankfurt exchange](https://assetdigest.com/ceo-blume-hails-historic-moment-as-porsche-ag-lists-on-frankfurt-exchange.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Porsche AG Chief Executive Oliver Blume rang the bell and hugged colleagues on what he called the “historic moment” of the luxury ca..
- [Polish e-commerce leader Allegro trims forecast over inflation fears](https://assetdigest.com/polish-e-commerce-leader-allegro-trims-forecast-over-inflation-fears.md): By Anna Pruchnicka (Reuters) – Poland’s biggest e-commerce company Allegro trimmed its full-year guidance on Thursday for the second time this year, as it a..
- [M&#038;G appoints former head of AXA Investment Managers Andrea Rossi as new CEO](https://assetdigest.com/mg-appoints-former-head-of-axa-investment-managers-andrea-rossi-as-new-ceo.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British investment manager M&G said on Thursday that Andrea Rossi, a former head of AXA Investment Managers, will take over as Chief Execut..
- [Challenging &#8216;orthodoxy,&#8217; Kwarteng clings on after UK market rout](https://assetdigest.com/challenging-orthodoxy-kwarteng-clings-on-after-uk-market-rout.md): By Sinead Cruise, Alistair Smout and Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) – As new British finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng hoped to take down finance ministry gr..
- [U.S. says it has agreed Pacific Islands partnership, offering &#8216;big dollar&#8217; aid](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-says-it-has-agreed-pacific-islands-partnership-offering-big-dollar-aid.md): By David Brunnstrom, Alexandra Alper and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States said at a summit with Pacific island leaders on Wednesday that ..
- [Cricket-Injured Buttler &#8216;progressing well&#8217; ahead of T20 World Cup](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-injured-buttler-progressing-well-ahead-of-t20-world-cup.md): (Reuters) – England’s limited-overs captain Jos Buttler said he is making good progress in his recovery from a calf injury but will not rush his return ahea..
- [UK car output rises in August, soaring costs cast shadow over recovery](https://assetdigest.com/uk-car-output-rises-in-august-soaring-costs-cast-shadow-over-recovery.md): (Reuters) – British car production rose for a fourth straight month in August, compared with a year earlier, although record input costs cast a shadow over th..
- [UK banks told to reimburse customers tricked by scams](https://assetdigest.com/uk-banks-told-to-reimburse-customers-tricked-by-scams.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Banks will have to reimburse customers tricked into sending money in a type of online scam that has become Britain’s largest..
- [Private equity funds approach Italy&#8217;s Serie A to explore media rights deal -sources](https://assetdigest.com/private-equity-funds-approach-italys-serie-a-to-explore-media-rights-deal-sources.md): By Elvira Pollina MILAN (Reuters) -Apax Partners, Three Hills Capital Partners, Carlyle Group and Searchlight Capital have approached Serie A expressing interes..
- [Bitcoin-sterling volumes spike to record high as British currency flounders](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-sterling-volumes-spike-to-record-high-as-british-currency-flounders.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – Trading volumes between the British pound and the cryptocurrency bitcoin spiked to a record high after sterling dropp..
- [PIMCO CIO says UK market chaos not systemic but will have global impact](https://assetdigest.com/pimco-cio-says-uk-market-chaos-not-systemic-but-will-have-global-impact.md): (Corrects name of conference to Delivering Alpha in first paragraph) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The collapse of the British pound and subsequent sell off in the c..
- [Finland watching its waters closely after gas pipeline blasts, PM says](https://assetdigest.com/finland-watching-its-waters-closely-after-gas-pipeline-blasts-pm-says.md): HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finland is watching its territorial waters very closely following explosions of two Nord Stream gas pipelines, Prime Minister Sanna Marin..
- [Italy slashes 2023 growth forecast but sees public finances improving](https://assetdigest.com/italy-slashes-2023-growth-forecast-but-sees-public-finances-improving.md): By Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) – Mario Draghi’s outgoing Italian government on Wednesday slashed next year’s economic growth forecast to..
- [Amazon.com unveils device that tracks breath while sleeping](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-com-unveils-device-that-tracks-breath-while-sleeping.md): (Reuters) -Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday announced a contactless gadget that can monitor people’s sleep, along with updates to its lineup of voice-controlled de..
- [Explainer-Why is Bank of England acting again? What next in the UK crisis?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-why-is-bank-of-england-acting-again-what-next-in-the-uk-crisis.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s central bank resorted to buying bonds again on Wednesday in an emergency move to reduce the chaos in financial markets which wa..
- [UK housing market may face perfect storm as mortgage rates rise, house prices drop](https://assetdigest.com/uk-housing-market-may-face-perfect-storm-as-mortgage-rates-rise-house-prices-drop.md): By Andy Bruce, Sinead Cruise and Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) – A surge in borrowing costs and a likely slowdown in economic growth threaten to trigger a sel..
- [Britain&#8217;s market rout stokes contagion fears around the globe](https://assetdigest.com/britains-market-rout-stokes-contagion-fears-around-the-globe.md): By Davide Barbuscia, Marc Jones and Dhara Ranasinghe NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The scale and speed of the sell-off in British assets has jolted world market..
- [Chile authorities scour mountains for missing British astronomer](https://assetdigest.com/chile-authorities-scour-mountains-for-missing-british-astronomer.md): By Natalia A. Ramos Miranda SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile authorities on Wednesday were scouring an arid mountainous region of the country in a search for Britis..
- [Apple falls on fears of slowing iPhone 14 demand](https://assetdigest.com/apple-falls-on-fears-of-slowing-iphone-14-demand.md): By Medha Singh and Nivedita Balu (Reuters) -Apple Inc shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a report that the tech giant was ditching its plans to boost p..
- [Lilium aims to build 400 air taxis a year, seek grants](https://assetdigest.com/lilium-aims-to-build-400-air-taxis-a-year-seek-grants.md): PARIS (Reuters) – German air taxi developer Lilium Air Mobility plans to set up industrial capacity to make some 400 of its electrically powered Lilium Jet fl..
- [What is known so far about the Nord Stream gas pipeline leaks](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-known-so-far-about-the-nord-stream-gas-pipeline-leaks.md): By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) – Three unexplained gas leaks detected in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines from Russia to Germany have prompted the Europea..
- [Bank of England statement on purchase of long-dated bonds](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-statement-on-purchase-of-long-dated-bonds.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England said on Wednesday it would start a temporary programme of bond purchases to stabilise the market, and postpone the plan..
- [Boohoo says exposure to sterling plunge is limited &#8211; finance chief](https://assetdigest.com/boohoo-says-exposure-to-sterling-plunge-is-limited-finance-chief.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British online fashion retailer Boohoo said on Wednesday its exposure to the recent plunge in the value of the pound versus the dollar was ..
- [Lego posts strong growth on robust demand, new store openings](https://assetdigest.com/lego-posts-strong-growth-on-robust-demand-new-store-openings.md): By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Lego on Wednesday posted double-digit sales growth in the first half of the year, driven by new store openin..
- [Porsche&#8217;s blockbuster IPO is no &#8216;gamechanger&#8217; for Europe&#8217;s battered markets](https://assetdigest.com/porsches-blockbuster-ipo-is-no-gamechanger-for-europes-battered-markets.md): By Lucy Raitano and Andres Gonzalez LONDON (Reuters) – Porsche’s landmark listing is defying market turmoil giving a welcome boost to a battered pipeline of..
- [Inflation weighs on consumer morale in euro zone&#8217;s big three economies](https://assetdigest.com/inflation-weighs-on-consumer-morale-in-euro-zones-big-three-economies.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Consumer morale was down across the euro zone’s three largest economies as high inflation shows no sign of relenting heading into winter, ac..
- [Drinks group Pernod hires former Kering executive Oudinot for new unit](https://assetdigest.com/drinks-group-pernod-hires-former-kering-executive-oudinot-for-new-unit.md): PARIS (Reuters) – French drinks group Pernod said it had hired Nicolas Oudinot, a former leading executive at luxury goods fashion company Kering, to run a ne..
- [Stocks hit two-year lows, sterling comes under fire](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-hit-two-year-lows-sterling-comes-under-fire.md): By Wayne Cole and Amanda Cooper LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) – World shares sank to two-year lows on Wednesday, hammered by spiralling borrowing costs that intensi..
- [Apple drops plan to boost iPhone production as demand falters-Bloomberg](https://assetdigest.com/apple-drops-plan-to-boost-iphone-production-as-demand-falters-bloomberg.md): (Reuters) -Apple Inc is dropping plans to increase production of its new iPhones this year after an anticipated surge in demand failed to materialize, Bloomberg..
- [White House&#8217;s Deese, asked about UK economic plans, stresses &#8216;fiscal prudence&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/white-houses-deese-asked-about-uk-economic-plans-stresses-fiscal-prudence.md): By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -White House economic adviser Brian Deese said on Tuesday he was not surprised by the negative reaction of financial marke..
- [Meta says it removes China-based propaganda operation targeting U.S. midterms](https://assetdigest.com/meta-says-it-removes-china-based-propaganda-operation-targeting-u-s-midterms.md): By Katie Paul (Reuters) -Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it disrupted the first known China-based influence operation focused on targeting users in the United St..
- [British health officials warn of difficult winter with flu and COVID](https://assetdigest.com/british-health-officials-warn-of-difficult-winter-with-flu-and-covid.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British health officials on Wednesday warned that increased circulation of flu and a resurgence in COVID-19 could lead to a difficult winte..
- [U.S. VP Harris to push against China&#8217;s Taiwan policy in Japan speech](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-vp-harris-to-push-against-chinas-taiwan-policy-in-japan-speech.md): By Trevor Hunnicutt TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to take aim at China’s actions toward Taiwan during a speech on Wednesda..
- [Jaguar Land Rover sets out to train workers, dealers for EV world](https://assetdigest.com/jaguar-land-rover-sets-out-to-train-workers-dealers-for-ev-world.md): By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – Luxury British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said on Wednesday it would retrain 29,000 employees and staff at retailers globally..
- [Factbox-Companies cut jobs, freeze hiring to prepare for economic slowdown](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-companies-cut-jobs-freeze-hiring-to-prepare-for-economic-slowdown.md): (Reuters) – Technology companies, crypto exchanges and financial firms are cutting jobs and slowing hiring as global economic growth slows due to higher inter..
- [EU draft rules to make it easier to sue drone makers, AI systems](https://assetdigest.com/eu-draft-rules-to-make-it-easier-to-sue-drone-makers-ai-systems.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Individuals and companies that suffer harm from drones, robots and other products or services equipped with artificial in..
- [New coins, banknotes, stamps and cypher for Britain&#8217;s King Charles](https://assetdigest.com/new-coins-banknotes-stamps-and-cypher-for-britains-king-charles.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will gradually see coins, banknotes and stamps bearing the image of King Charles, while the new monarch’s cypher will also appear..
- [Why Creating Culture Of Belonging Is Vital As Third Of Firms Report Skills And Recruitment Crisis](https://assetdigest.com/why-creating-culture-of-belonging-is-vital-as-third-of-firms-report-skills-and-recruitment-crisis.md): Gamified training firm Attensi launches new whitepaper, Belonging: Attract, train and retain an inspired workforce ready for the future’, which brings toge..
- [Mickey, a commodities technology startup, joins forces with MaterialsXchange to create industry’s leading exchange for lumber ](https://assetdigest.com/mickey-a-commodities-technology-startup-joins-forces-with-materialsxchange-to-create-industrys-leading-exchange-for-lumber.md): Partnership to amplify and accelerate Mickey’s growth and further diversify its business Mickey, a technology startup that brings the trading of physical co..
- [Ireland dips into budget surplus to ease cost of living squeeze](https://assetdigest.com/ireland-dips-into-budget-surplus-to-ease-cost-of-living-squeeze.md): By Padraic Halpin and Conor Humphries DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland dipped into one of Europe’s few budget surpluses to fund higher-than-usual spending hikes and ..
- [BP, Chevron cut offshore oil production ahead of Hurricane Ian](https://assetdigest.com/bp-chevron-cut-offshore-oil-production-ahead-of-hurricane-ian.md): By Sabrina Valle and Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) -BP Plc and Chevron Corp on Monday said they have shut-in production at offshore oil platforms in the G..
- [New cypher for Britain&#8217;s King Charles unveiled](https://assetdigest.com/new-cypher-for-britains-king-charles-unveiled.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The new cypher for Britain’s King Charles – the sovereign’s monogram that will appear on government buildings and red mail pillar box..
- [Czech government slightly raises 2023 deficit target to $11.5 billion](https://assetdigest.com/czech-government-slightly-raises-2023-deficit-target-to-11-5-billion.md): PRAGUE (Reuters) – The Czech government approved the 2023 central state budget draft with a deficit of 295 billion crowns ($11.5 billion), above a previously ..
- [Swiss National Bank&#8217;s Maechler determined to bring down inflation](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-national-banks-maechler-determined-to-bring-down-inflation.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -The Swiss National Bank will do “everything” to reduce inflation, governing board member Andrea Maechler said on Monday, saying last week..
- [Siemens automates design process for testing new chips with advanced packaging](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-automates-design-process-for-testing-new-chips-with-advanced-packaging.md): (Reuters) – Siemens Digital Industries Software, a unit of Siemens AG, on Monday said it launched new software called Tessent Multi-die that automates a desig..
- [UK may fine TikTok $29 million for failing to protect children&#8217;s privacy](https://assetdigest.com/uk-may-fine-tiktok-29-million-for-failing-to-protect-childrens-privacy.md): (Reuters) – Britain could fine TikTok 27 million pounds ($28.91 million) following an investigation that found the short-form video app may have breached UK..
- [Depositions of Musk, Twitter&#8217;s Agrawal have been postponed -sources](https://assetdigest.com/depositions-of-musk-twitters-agrawal-have-been-postponed-sources.md): WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) – Monday’s depositions of Elon Musk and Twitter Inc’s Chief Executive Officer Parag Agrawal have been postponed and it was uncl..
- [UK PM Truss thanks Saudi Crown Prince for role in release of British detainees](https://assetdigest.com/uk-pm-truss-thanks-saudi-crown-prince-for-role-in-release-of-british-detainees.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Liz Truss has thanked Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his “personal role” in securing the release ..
- [Factbox-The challenges automakers, and now Tesla, face with humanoid robots](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-the-challenges-automakers-and-now-tesla-face-with-humanoid-robots-2.md): By Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk is set to unveil its prototype humanoid robots at an event on Sept. 30, hoping to expand beyo..
- [Food Fraud – What Is It and What Effects Is It Having on German Organic Farming?](https://assetdigest.com/food-fraud-what-is-it-and-what-effects-is-it-having-on-german-organic-farming.md): When it comes to organic food in Europe, no one does it better than Germany. Over the past few years, the Bund Ökologische Lebensmittelwirtschaft (BÖLW) fo..
- [Iberdrola hires Barclays to sell stake in Spanish renewable portfolio, Expansion says](https://assetdigest.com/iberdrola-hires-barclays-to-sell-stake-in-spanish-renewable-portfolio-expansion-says.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish power company Iberdrola hired Barclays’ investment bank to sell up to 49% in a portfolio of Spanish renewable power projects, Exp..
- [Unilever CEO set to leave after GSK debacle, arrival of activist investor](https://assetdigest.com/unilever-ceo-set-to-leave-after-gsk-debacle-arrival-of-activist-investor.md): By Richa Naidu (Reuters) – Unilever said CEO Alan Jope would retire at the end of 2023, announcing the move less than a year after a bungled attempt to buy GS..
- [GSK picks Burberry&#8217;s Brown as first female CFO](https://assetdigest.com/gsk-picks-burberrys-brown-as-first-female-cfo.md): By Amna Karimi and Pushkala Aripaka (Reuters) -GSK named luxury fashion brand Burberry’s Julie Brown as its first ever female chief financial officer on Monda..
- [Exclusive-With eye on Big Tech, energy crisis, EU telcos call for shared network costs](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-with-eye-on-big-tech-energy-crisis-eu-telcos-call-for-shared-network-costs.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and 13 other European telecoms providers on Monday made their strongest push for Big..
- [Sterling plunges to all-time low in scathing appraisal of fiscal plan](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-plunges-to-all-time-low-in-scathing-appraisal-of-fiscal-plan.md): By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Sterling tumbled nearly 5% to an all-time low on Monday as investors ran for the exits after the new government’s fiscal pl..
- [Auto suppliers feel the green squeeze as carmakers get clean](https://assetdigest.com/auto-suppliers-feel-the-green-squeeze-as-carmakers-get-clean.md): By Nick Carey, Victoria Waldersee and Giulio Piovaccari TAMWORTH, England (Reuters) – The auto industry’s drive to a greener and cleaner future is a treache..
- [New Zealand marks Queen Elizabeth&#8217;s passing on national day of mourning](https://assetdigest.com/new-zealand-marks-queen-elizabeths-passing-on-national-day-of-mourning.md): SYDNEY (Reuters) – Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern led a state memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, saying the Pacific nation has had “a deep co..
- [Japan bans chemical weapons-related goods to Russia, concerned by nuke threats](https://assetdigest.com/japan-bans-chemical-weapons-related-goods-to-russia-concerned-by-nuke-threats.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan has decided to ban exports of chemical weapons-related goods to Russia in an additional sanction against Moscow over its invasion of U..
- [Sterling collapses as investors fly into dollars](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-collapses-as-investors-fly-into-dollars.md): By Tom Westbrook SYDNEY (Reuters) – Sterling slumped to a record low on Monday, prompting speculation of an emergency response from the Bank of England, as co..
- [UK home asking prices rise, tax cuts to spur demand: Rightmove](https://assetdigest.com/uk-home-asking-prices-rise-tax-cuts-to-spur-demand-rightmove.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Asking prices for British homes advertised rose solidly this month and last week’s cut to property purchase tax announced by finance mini..
- [Factbox: Companies potentially affected by Italy&#8217;s election](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-companies-potentially-affected-by-italys-election.md): (Reuters) – A right-wing alliance led by Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party looks set to win a clear majority in the next parliament, exit polls said ..
- [Italy&#8217;s right-wing parties seen winning power &#8211; exit polls](https://assetdigest.com/italys-right-wing-parties-seen-winning-power-exit-polls.md): ROME (Reuters) – A right-wing alliance led by Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party looks set to win a majority in the next parliament, exit polls said o..
- [SOLICITOR FROM LEADING LAW FIRM ACHIEVES GOLD STANDARD FOR HER WORK WITH VULNERABLE CLIENTS](https://assetdigest.com/solicitor-from-leading-law-firm-achieves-gold-standard-for-her-work-with-vulnerable-clients.md): Gemma Hopper SENIOR ASSOCIATE and solicitor, Gemma Hopper, from the Court of Protection department at leading law firm Nelsons, has been recognised with a na..
- [Crestbridge bolsters Hiro Capital relationship with extensive support for latest venture fund launch](https://assetdigest.com/crestbridge-bolsters-hiro-capital-relationship-with-extensive-support-for-latest-venture-fund-launch.md): Crestbridge’s team in Luxembourg has provided a range of services to support the successful close of Hiro Capital’s latest fund, bolstering its existing rel..
- [Lightware Announces Siegfried Hermann as Vice President of Business Development in the EMEA Region](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-announces-siegfried-hermann-as-vice-president-of-business-development-in-the-emea-region.md): Lightware names Siegfried Hermann as Vice President of Business Development for EMEA to develop new business areas and implement sales strategies Siegfried He..
- [Technologies and Innovation 2022](https://assetdigest.com/technologies-and-innovation-2022.md): By Kseniia Stolbovaya | Co-Founder & CEO, DAN.IT The technology industry is known for its rapid rates of growth and high quantity of startups. Many new firms ar..
- [AUBREY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT EUROPEAN CONVICTION STRATEGY LAUNCHES IN ITALY](https://assetdigest.com/aubrey-capital-management-european-conviction-strategy-launches-in-italy.md): Edinburgh 20th September 2022 Aubrey Capital Management, the privately owned Edinburgh-based investment management firm, has announced today that its flagship..
- [PRIVATE MARKETS ACCESS PLATFORM LAUNCHES AT IPEM](https://assetdigest.com/private-markets-access-platform-launches-at-ipem.md): London, 16th September 2022 Private Markets Alpha (PM Alpha), the recently launched company dedicated to improving access to private markets for the globa..
- [Euro zone likely entering recession as price rises hit demand -PMI](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-likely-entering-recession-as-price-rises-hit-demand-pmi.md): By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) – A downturn in business activity across the euro zone deepened in September, according to a survey which showed the econom..
- [Explainer-Rightist alliance set for Italian election victory](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-rightist-alliance-set-for-italian-election-victory.md): ROME (Reuters) – Italy votes in a national election on Sunday that could herald its most right-wing government since World War Two, led by its first woman pri..
- [Four fifths of UK households saw disposable income fall in August, says Asda](https://assetdigest.com/four-fifths-of-uk-households-saw-disposable-income-fall-in-august-says-asda.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Four in five UK households saw their disposable income decrease in August compared to the same month last year, as rising living costs cont..
- [Credit Suisse shares hit record low after report bank is looking to raise cash](https://assetdigest.com/credit-suisse-shares-hit-record-low-after-report-bank-is-looking-to-raise-cash.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Credit Suisse shares dropped to a record low on Friday after a Reuters report said the company is looking to raise fresh cash. Credit Suiss..
- [Societe Generale says two senior executives to leave bank](https://assetdigest.com/societe-generale-says-two-senior-executives-to-leave-bank.md): PARIS (Reuters) -Societe Generale, which is seeking a new chief executive, said on Friday two senior female executives would be stepping down before the end of ..
- [Swiss bank UBP returns to Chinese markets](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-bank-ubp-returns-to-chinese-markets.md): By Summer Zhen HONG KONG (Reuters) – Swiss private bank Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is back in Chinese markets, its chief investment officer said, making its..
- [Spain Q2 quarterly GDP growth revised to 1.5% from 1.1%](https://assetdigest.com/spain-q2-quarterly-gdp-growth-revised-to-1-5-from-1-1.md): MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish GDP grew faster in the second quarter than originally estimated, compared with the prior quarter, reflecting a healthy Easter rebound ..
- [UK&#8217;s Made.com to cut jobs and launch strategic review](https://assetdigest.com/uks-made-com-to-cut-jobs-and-launch-strategic-review.md): (Reuters) -British online furniture retailer Made.com said on Friday it would cut jobs, conduct a strategic review, including a formal sale process, and withdra..
- [Growth will pay for UK government spending plans, minister says](https://assetdigest.com/growth-will-pay-for-uk-government-spending-plans-minister-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Economic growth will help to pay for Britain’s plans to maintain government spending while it cuts taxes, a cabinet minister said on Frid..
- [Oil prices edge down, recession fears back in focus](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-edge-down-recession-fears-back-in-focus.md): By Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Friday amid recession fears and a stronger U.S. dollar, though losses were capped by supply concerns af..
- [UK consumer mood sinks to new depths despite energy bills help](https://assetdigest.com/uk-consumer-mood-sinks-to-new-depths-despite-energy-bills-help.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – British consumer confidence slid this month to its lowest level since records began in the mid-1970s, with scant sign of any ..
- [Sri Lanka to unveil debt restructuring plan to creditors](https://assetdigest.com/sri-lanka-to-unveil-debt-restructuring-plan-to-creditors.md): By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lankan authorities will formally hold talks with international creditors on Friday to start the process of restru..
- [Carrefour management increases offer in wage talks with unions](https://assetdigest.com/carrefour-management-increases-offer-in-wage-talks-with-unions.md): By Richa Naidu PARIS (Reuters) -France’s biggest retailer Carrefour has increased its offer in the third round of wage talks with unions, suggesting a 2.5% pa..
- [Stocks slump to 2-year low as rates reality bites](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-slump-to-2-year-low-as-rates-reality-bites.md): By Tom Westbrook SYDNEY (Reuters) – Stocks hit a two-year low on Friday and bonds eyed big weekly losses as the prospect of U.S. interest rates rising further..
- [Sabadell in talks with Worldline, Nexi and Fiserv for payments deal -sources](https://assetdigest.com/sabadell-in-talks-with-worldline-nexi-and-fiserv-for-payments-deal-sources.md): By Pamela Barbaglia, Jesús Aguado and Andres Gonzalez LONDON/MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish bank Sabadell has received indicative bids from France’s Worldline, It..
- [What crisis? High-stakes crypto lending looks here to stay](https://assetdigest.com/what-crisis-high-stakes-crypto-lending-looks-here-to-stay.md): (Updates Trenchev’s estimate for unsecured lending) By Elizabeth Howcroft and Hannah Lang LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -On May 11, Scott Odell, an analyst at B..
- [Yen rallies after Japan intervenes with first support since 1998](https://assetdigest.com/yen-rallies-after-japan-intervenes-with-first-support-since-1998.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Alun John NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The Japanese yen soared across the board on Thursday after monetary authorities interven..
- [Lights off, heat down: central Europe governments save power to set example](https://assetdigest.com/lights-off-heat-down-central-europe-governments-save-power-to-set-example.md): By Jan Lopatka PRAGUE (Reuters) – Turning off lights, lowering thermostats and installing motion detectors are among the ways central European governments hav..
- [Factbox-Government measures to ease inflation pain](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-government-measures-to-ease-inflation-pain-5.md): (Reuters) – Pandemic-related disruption to global supply chains and the knock-on effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine have combined to drive up prices of ener..
- [Australia mourns Queen Elizabeth from home of &#8216;world&#8217;s oldest continuous culture&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/australia-mourns-queen-elizabeth-from-home-of-worlds-oldest-continuous-culture-2.md): SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia held a national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying the greatest tribute..
- [Analysis-Europe says goodbye to negative rates &#8211; or just &#8216;au revoir&#8217;?](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-europe-says-goodbye-to-negative-rates-or-just-au-revoir.md): By Mark John and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – Europe’s decade-long experiment with negative interest rates, which ended on Thursday with the Swiss Na..
- [French President Macron reaffirms that pensions system reform is necessary](https://assetdigest.com/french-president-macron-reaffirms-that-pensions-system-reform-is-necessary.md): PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed in a television interview with BFM TV that a reform of the country’s pension system was necess..
- [Strong nighttime earthquake jolts sleeping Mexicans, at least one death reported](https://assetdigest.com/strong-nighttime-earthquake-jolts-sleeping-mexicans-at-least-one-death-reported.md): MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck western Mexico early on Thursday, claiming the life of a woman in Mexico City who fell and hit her head..
- [Renault to reach its goal on integrated electric vehicles chain before 2030 -CEO](https://assetdigest.com/renault-to-reach-its-goal-on-integrated-electric-vehicles-chain-before-2030-ceo.md): PARIS (Reuters) – French carmaker Renault will reach its target of having an 80% integrated electric vehicle (EV) chain before its initial date of 2030, said ..
- [UK to examine cloud services dominated by Amazon, Microsoft and Google](https://assetdigest.com/uk-to-examine-cloud-services-dominated-by-amazon-microsoft-and-google.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said it would investigate competition in cloud services, a market dominated by the “hyperscalers” Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet..
- [Exclusive-HSBC fund arm toughens thermal coal policy to curb climate change](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-hsbc-fund-arm-toughens-thermal-coal-policy-to-curb-climate-change.md): By Simon Jessop and Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC Holdings Plc told Reuters on Thursday it will stop financing the expansion of thermal coal from fund..
- [Czech central bank vice-gov unlikely to vote for rate cut -newspaper](https://assetdigest.com/czech-central-bank-vice-gov-unlikely-to-vote-for-rate-cut-newspaper.md): PRAGUE (Reuters) – Czech National Bank Vice-Governor Eva Zamrazilova is not likely to vote for a rate cut this year as she expects little chance of inflation ..
- [Australia mourns Queen Elizabeth from home of &#8216;world&#8217;s oldest continuous culture&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/australia-mourns-queen-elizabeth-from-home-of-worlds-oldest-continuous-culture.md): SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia held a national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying the greatest tribute..
- [Banks close painful Citrix debt chapter with $700 million loss -source](https://assetdigest.com/banks-close-painful-citrix-debt-chapter-with-700-million-loss-source.md): By Abigail Summerville and Matt Tracy (Reuters) – Wall Street banks completed the sale of $8.55 billion in loans and bonds backing the leveraged buyout of bus..
- [German tax revenues fall in August for first time this year](https://assetdigest.com/german-tax-revenues-fall-in-august-for-first-time-this-year.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Federal and state government tax revenues fell in Europe’s biggest economy during August for the first time this year, the finance minist..
- [UK&#8217;s top manufacturing body slashes forecasts for 2023](https://assetdigest.com/uks-top-manufacturing-body-slashes-forecasts-for-2023.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s manufacturers association on Thursday slashed its forecast for growth in factory output next year, citing huge uncertainty arou..
- [Bank of England set for second hefty rate rise in a row](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-set-for-second-hefty-rate-rise-in-a-row.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England looks set to raise interest rates by at least half a percentage point on Thursday in a bid to tame in..
- [Biden, UK&#8217;s Truss commit to protect Northern Ireland deal](https://assetdigest.com/biden-uks-truss-commit-to-protect-northern-ireland-deal.md): By Steve Holland UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Liz Truss met in person for the first time on Wednesday and said ..
- [Britain launches plan to ease doctor waiting lists](https://assetdigest.com/britain-launches-plan-to-ease-doctor-waiting-lists.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s health minister on Thursday will set out a plan to cut waiting times for doctors’ appointments by using pharmacies and volunt..
- [Dollar soars to two-decade high as Putin shakes FX market ahead of Fed](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-soars-to-two-decade-high-as-putin-shakes-fx-market-ahead-of-fed.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar surged to a new two-decade high on Wednesday just ahead of another exp..
- [Britain proposes insurance shake-up after Grenfell Tower fire](https://assetdigest.com/britain-proposes-insurance-shake-up-after-grenfell-tower-fire.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s financial watchdog has proposed reforming how apartment blocks are insured after the deaths of 72 people in the Gr..
- [UniCredit focused on &#8220;internal delivery&#8221;, open to M&amp;A in all its markets](https://assetdigest.com/unicredit-focused-on-internal-delivery-open-to-ma-in-all-its-markets.md): ROME (Reuters) – UniCredit is focused on delivering targets set under its business plan, though it remains ready to seize M&A opportunities in all the markets..
- [European governments spend half a trillion euros on energy crisis &#8211; report](https://assetdigest.com/european-governments-spend-half-a-trillion-euros-on-energy-crisis-report-2.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Governments in Europe have earmarked nearly 500 billion euros in the last year to cushion citizens and companies from soaring..
- [Uniper&#8217;s rocky road to German nationalisation](https://assetdigest.com/unipers-rocky-road-to-german-nationalisation.md): (Reuters) – Germany’s government announced steps on Wednesday to nationalise gas importer Uniper, brought to its knees after long-term Russian partner Gazpr..
- [Europe burns cash to help businesses in deepening energy crisis](https://assetdigest.com/europe-burns-cash-to-help-businesses-in-deepening-energy-crisis.md): By Kirsti Knolle, William James and Anne Kauranen BERLIN/LONDON/HELSINKI (Reuters) -Germany nationalised gas importer Uniper on Wednesday and Britain capped who..
- [European governments spend half a trillion euros on energy crisis &#8211; report](https://assetdigest.com/european-governments-spend-half-a-trillion-euros-on-energy-crisis-report.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Governments in Europe have earmarked nearly 500 billion euros in the last year to cushion citizens and companies from soar..
- [Putin speech sends sterling to fresh 37-year low ahead of Fed, BoE meetings](https://assetdigest.com/putin-speech-sends-sterling-to-fresh-37-year-low-ahead-of-fed-boe-meetings.md): By Lucy Raitano LONDON (Reuters) – The pound touched a new 37-year low against the dollar on Wednesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s accusation o..
- [Factbox-Reaction to UK&#8217;s energy support package for businesses](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-reaction-to-uks-energy-support-package-for-businesses.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain on Wednesday set out a support package for businesses to deal with soaring energy bills going into the winter season. Below is the ..
- [UK government to cap energy bills for businesses &#8211; Bloomberg](https://assetdigest.com/uk-government-to-cap-energy-bills-for-businesses-bloomberg.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British government, under newly appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss, plans to cut the wholesale prices that are incorporated into busine..
- [Big bank CEOs to sell lawmakers on relief, diversity efforts amid economic, regulatory challenges](https://assetdigest.com/big-bank-ceos-to-sell-lawmakers-on-relief-diversity-efforts-amid-economic-regulatory-challenges.md): By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Jamie Dimon will warn Congress of economic “storm clouds,” while Wells Fargo CEO..
- [ECB&#8217;s Lagarde raises prospect of rate hikes beyond neutral level](https://assetdigest.com/ecbs-lagarde-raises-prospect-of-rate-hikes-beyond-neutral-level.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates to a level that restricts economic growth in order to cool demand and combat una..
- [YouTube in challenge to TikTok to give Shorts creators 45% of ad sales](https://assetdigest.com/youtube-in-challenge-to-tiktok-to-give-shorts-creators-45-of-ad-sales.md): By Dawn Chmielewski and Paresh Dave LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -YouTube unveiled a new way for creators to make money on short-form video, as it faces intensifying c..
- [Investment banks&#8217; trading revenue likely to shrink, Barclays boss says](https://assetdigest.com/investment-banks-trading-revenue-likely-to-shrink-barclays-boss-says.md): By Sinead Cruise and Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – Investment banks are likely to be hit by a dip in trading revenue next year and will be counting on a bou..
- [Elon Musk faces skeptics as Tesla gets ready to unveil &#8216;Optimus&#8217; robot](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-faces-skeptics-as-tesla-gets-ready-to-unveil-optimus-robot-2.md): By Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk blamed overreliance on factory robots for sending the electric carmaker to “production..
- [IKEA&#8217;s restaurants has more than halved food waste since 2017](https://assetdigest.com/ikeas-restaurants-has-more-than-halved-food-waste-since-2017.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – IKEA, which as well as being the largest furniture brand also runs one of the world’s biggest restaurant chains, has slashed its food ..
- [U.S. dollar gains ahead of Fed; Swedish crown falls after hike](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-dollar-gains-ahead-of-fed-swedish-crown-falls-after-hike.md): By Alun John and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar rose on Tuesday, trading near a two-decade high, as investors held firm on ex..
- [In Germany, energy price shock triggers fears of insolvency wave](https://assetdigest.com/in-germany-energy-price-shock-triggers-fears-of-insolvency-wave.md): By Marta Orosz and Alexander Hübner FRANKFURT/MUNICH (Reuters) – Hakle has been a German household name since 1928, but the Duesseldorf-based toilet paper ma..
- [Factbox-The challenges automakers, and now Tesla, face with humanoid robots](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-the-challenges-automakers-and-now-tesla-face-with-humanoid-robots.md): By Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk is set to unveil its prototype humanoid robots at an event on Sept. 30, hoping to expand beyo..
- [Bulgaria tenders for gas supplies to ride out energy crisis](https://assetdigest.com/bulgaria-tenders-for-gas-supplies-to-ride-out-energy-crisis.md): SOFIA (Reuters) -Bulgaria’s state gas company, Bulgargaz, is launching three tenders for liquefied natural gas (LNG) on Tuesday to avoid winter shortages and ..
- [Sovereign bond yields not yet reached a summit &#8211; Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/sovereign-bond-yields-not-yet-reached-a-summit-reuters-poll.md): By Hari Kishan BENGALURU (Reuters) – The latest turmoil in major sovereign debt markets is far from over as bond strategists in a Reuters poll expected yields..
- [Norway&#8217;s wealth fund tells firms to set net zero emission goals](https://assetdigest.com/norways-wealth-fund-tells-firms-to-set-net-zero-emission-goals.md): By Victoria Klesty OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s $1.2 trillion wealth fund, one of the world’s largest investors, said on Tuesday it would push the companies ..
- [Swiss gold exports to China slow but shipments to Turkey surge](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-gold-exports-to-china-slow-but-shipments-to-turkey-surge.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Swiss exports of gold to China fell in August from July’s 5-1/2-year high, while shipments to Turkey rose to their highest since June 201..
- [Elon Musk faces skeptics as Tesla gets ready to unveil &#8216;Optimus&#8217; robot](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-faces-skeptics-as-tesla-gets-ready-to-unveil-optimus-robot.md): By Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk blamed overreliance on factory robots for sending the electric carmaker to “product..
- [Cryptoverse: After Merge, ether heads for a $20 billion Shanghai splurge](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-after-merge-ether-heads-for-a-20-billion-shanghai-splurge.md): By Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal (Reuters) – The Merge came, saw and conquered. Not that you’d guess from crypto prices. The Ethereum blockchain’..
- [British monarchy&#8217;s fashion mantle passes to younger generation](https://assetdigest.com/british-monarchys-fashion-mantle-passes-to-younger-generation.md): By Mimosa Spencer and Richa Naidu PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) – The death of Queen Elizabeth II marks a shift in the relationship between fashion and the British m..
- [Queen Elizabeth&#8217;s coffin lowered into vault ahead of private burial](https://assetdigest.com/queen-elizabeths-coffin-lowered-into-vault-ahead-of-private-burial.md): By Michael Holden, Kate Holton and Alistair Smout WINDSOR, England (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was lowered into a vault at Windsor Castle, her fina..
- [Royals&#8217; grief for queen shows through ceremonial pageantry](https://assetdigest.com/royals-grief-for-queen-shows-through-ceremonial-pageantry-3.md): By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) -Queen Elizabeth’s closest relatives were ashen-faced throughout Monday’s solemn funeral rituals in London and Windsor, ..
- [In Westminster Abbey, the deafening sound of silence to honour Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/in-westminster-abbey-the-deafening-sound-of-silence-to-honour-queen-elizabeth.md): By Michael Holden WESTMINSTER ABBEY, London (Reuters) – As the last notes of the poignant Last Post trumpet fanfare echoed around the vaulted ceilings of Lond..
- [Loyal to the last, queen&#8217;s corgis and pony watch her pass](https://assetdigest.com/loyal-to-the-last-queens-corgis-and-pony-watch-her-pass.md): WINDSOR (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth’s black pony Emma watched the monarch’s funeral procession pass by in the grounds of Windsor Castle, where it was held..
- [World says goodbye to Britain&#8217;s Queen Elizabeth from cafes and consulates](https://assetdigest.com/world-says-goodbye-to-britains-queen-elizabeth-from-cafes-and-consulates.md): HONG KONG/SYDNEY (Reuters) -In Hong Kong, hundreds kept up with Queen Elizabeth’s funeral https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britain-world-prepare-say-last-fare..
- [Farewell to the queen: crowds line streets of London and Windsor](https://assetdigest.com/farewell-to-the-queen-crowds-line-streets-of-london-and-windsor.md): By Andrew MacAskill and Humza Jilani LONDON/WINDSOR (Reuters) -Tens of thousands gathered in London and Windsor for Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral fell silen..
- [Royals&#8217; grief for queen shows through ceremonial pageantry](https://assetdigest.com/royals-grief-for-queen-shows-through-ceremonial-pageantry-2.md): By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) -Queen Elizabeth’s closest relatives were ashen-faced at her funeral https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britain-world-prepar..
- [&#8216;In loving and devoted memory&#8217;: King Charles handwritten note to late queen](https://assetdigest.com/in-loving-and-devoted-memory-king-charles-handwritten-note-to-late-queen.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s King Charles paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on Monday with a handwritten note laid on top of her coffin readin..
- [Queen&#8217;s final resting place is a small chapel in historic Windsor Castle](https://assetdigest.com/queens-final-resting-place-is-a-small-chapel-in-historic-windsor-castle.md): WINDSOR, England (Reuters) – At the end of a state funeral watched by millions of people the world over, Queen Elizabeth was being brought home to her beloved..
- [Huge crowds follow queen&#8217;s funeral in silence and awe](https://assetdigest.com/huge-crowds-follow-queens-funeral-in-silence-and-awe.md): By Andrew MacAskill and Stephen Farrell LONDON (Reuters) -The tens of thousands gathered in central London for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth fell silent and bo..
- [Queen Elizabeth&#8217;s coffin starts journey to final resting place](https://assetdigest.com/queen-elizabeths-coffin-starts-journey-to-final-resting-place.md): By Michael Holden, Kate Holton and Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -King Charles, his sons William and Harry and other senior royals joined a solemn processio..
- [Royals&#8217; grief for queen shows through ceremonial pageantry](https://assetdigest.com/royals-grief-for-queen-shows-through-ceremonial-pageantry.md): By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) -Queen Elizabeth’s closest relatives were ashen-faced at her funeral https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britain-world-prepar..
- [World leaders to attend Queen Elizabeth&#8217;s funeral](https://assetdigest.com/world-leaders-to-attend-queen-elizabeths-funeral.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral will take place in London on Monday and a host of world leaders, royalty and other dignitaries will atten..
- [The life and death of Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/the-life-and-death-of-queen-elizabeth.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, died on Sept. 8 aged 96. Her funeral..
- [Compound Interest; Is the future of Semiconductors in Silicon?](https://assetdigest.com/compound-interest-is-the-future-of-semiconductors-in-silicon.md): By Jordan Lorence, Marketing Manager, MRL Consulting Group The semiconductor shortage has put chips on the front page of every newspaper, blog and tech website,..
- [London police say queen&#8217;s funeral poses biggest ever security test](https://assetdigest.com/london-police-say-queens-funeral-poses-biggest-ever-security-test.md): By Andrew MacAskill and Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) – London’s police force said the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth will be the biggest security ope..
- [Once Prince of Wales, Charles returns as king](https://assetdigest.com/once-prince-of-wales-charles-returns-as-king.md): By Alistair Smout CARDIFF (Reuters) – King Charles ended a tour of the United Kingdom on Friday by visiting Wales, a nation with which he was synonymous throu..
- [Horses and the &#8216;Sport of Kings&#8217; were Queen Elizabeth&#8217;s passion](https://assetdigest.com/horses-and-the-sport-of-kings-were-queen-elizabeths-passion.md): By Alan Baldwin WINDSOR, England (Reuters) – Horse racing is the “Sport of Kings”, and it was also the passion of Queen Elizabeth whose love of all things..
- [Loss of queen brings first encounter with death for some children](https://assetdigest.com/loss-of-queen-brings-first-encounter-with-death-for-some-children.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The death of Queen Elizabeth and the closure of schools on the day of her funeral have meant many teachers and families have had to talk ab..
- [The queen&#8217;s queue: A portrait of our times](https://assetdigest.com/the-queens-queue-a-portrait-of-our-times.md): By Farouq Suleiman and Carlos Barria LONDON (Reuters) – The death of Queen Elizabeth has drawn people from across Britain and the world to queue through the s..
- [How to succeed as a female entrepreneur](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-succeed-as-a-female-entrepreneur.md): By Monica McCoy, Founder and CEO of Monica Motivates I’ll never forget the day five years ago when I decided to leave my job in one of the most recog..
- [The Precautions for French Restaurants to Take Going Forward](https://assetdigest.com/the-precautions-for-french-restaurants-to-take-going-forward.md): By Stewart Beer, from Electrix International. The French government has been gradually lifting rules and regulations for the public since the start of 2022,..
- [U.S. to move $3.5 billion in Afghan central bank assets to Swiss-based trust](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-to-move-3-5-billion-in-afghan-central-bank-assets-to-swiss-based-trust.md): By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Wednesday announced that it would transfer $3.5 billion in Afghan central bank assets into a new S..
- [Tesla is sued by drivers over alleged false Autopilot, Full Self-Driving claims](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-is-sued-by-drivers-over-alleged-false-autopilot-full-self-driving-claims.md): By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Tesla Inc was sued on Wednesday in a proposed class action accusing Elon Musk’s electric car company of misleading the publi..
- [Two-thirds of IAEA board backs Western statement pressuring Iran](https://assetdigest.com/two-thirds-of-iaea-board-backs-western-statement-pressuring-iran.md): VIENNA (Reuters) – Two-thirds of the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation Board of Governors endorsed a non-binding statement by the United States, Britain, Fr..
- [Bosch to build $215 million plant in central Mexico](https://assetdigest.com/bosch-to-build-215-million-plant-in-central-mexico.md): (Corrects description of product to be made in new plant; corrects name of parent company to Bosch Group from Bosch Ltd) MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Technology suppl..
- [Kenya&#8217;s women leaders look to new president to keep his promises](https://assetdigest.com/kenyas-women-leaders-look-to-new-president-to-keep-his-promises.md): By Ayenat Mersie NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenyan President William Ruto, who was sworn into office on Tuesday, is taking power at a time when the country has the l..
- [Russian funding claims spice up Italian election](https://assetdigest.com/russian-funding-claims-spice-up-italian-election.md): By Crispian Balmer ROME (Reuters) – U.S. claims that Russia has given at least $300 million to political parties in more than two dozen countries sent a jolt ..
- [Air France cancels 55% of short, medium-haul flights Sept. 16 due to strike](https://assetdigest.com/air-france-cancels-55-of-short-medium-haul-flights-sept-16-due-to-strike.md): PARIS (Reuters) – A strike by French air traffic controllers will cause Air France to operate only 45% of its short and medium-haul flights on Friday, Sept. 1..
- [Kuehne raises Lufthansa stake to 17.5% as Germany sells remaining shares](https://assetdigest.com/kuehne-raises-lufthansa-stake-to-17-5-as-germany-sells-remaining-shares.md): BERLIN/ZURICH (Reuters) -Logistics entrepreneur Klaus-Michael Kuehne has increased his stake in Lufthansa to 17.5%, Kuehne Holding said on Wednesday, after the ..
- [Yen stems losses after report of BOJ rate check, hints on intervention](https://assetdigest.com/yen-stems-losses-after-report-of-boj-rate-check-hints-on-intervention.md): By Kevin Buckland and Alun John TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) – The yen rose on Wednesday, moving off a 24-year trough, after media reports that the Bank of Japan co..
- [EU will propose windfall levies on energy firms, von der Leyen says](https://assetdigest.com/eu-will-propose-windfall-levies-on-energy-firms-von-der-leyen-says.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will propose measures to cap revenues from low-cost electricity generators and force fossil fuel firms to share the pr..
- [Zara owner Inditex&#8217;s first-half sales surge ahead of potential slowdown](https://assetdigest.com/zara-owner-inditexs-first-half-sales-surge-ahead-of-potential-slowdown.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Fashion brand Zara’s owner Inditex said on Wednesday that profit for the six months to July jumped by 41% and sales rose by around a quar..
- [German coalition divided over Chinese bid for Hamburg port terminal](https://assetdigest.com/german-coalition-divided-over-chinese-bid-for-hamburg-port-terminal.md): By Andreas Rinke and Sarah Marsh BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s ruling coalition is divided over whether to let China’s Cosco take a stake in a Hamburg port te..
- [Upset by high prices, GM&#8217;s Cruise develops its own chips for self-driving cars](https://assetdigest.com/upset-by-high-prices-gms-cruise-develops-its-own-chips-for-self-driving-cars.md): By Jane Lanhee Lee and Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – General Motors’ autonomous driving unit Cruise has developed its own chips for self-driving car..
- [Virgin Australia says high staff illness rates hampering capacity, lifting fares](https://assetdigest.com/virgin-australia-says-high-staff-illness-rates-hampering-capacity-lifting-fares.md): By Jamie Freed SYDNEY (Reuters) – Virgin Australia has been unable to provide enough domestic capacity to meet demand, which is tracking above 2019 levels bec..
- [Starbucks projects profit growth from tech, stores, workers spending](https://assetdigest.com/starbucks-projects-profit-growth-from-tech-stores-workers-spending.md): By Hilary Russ SEATTLE (Reuters) -Starbucks Corp projects profits to grow between 15% to 20% per share over the next three years, a significant increase from pr..
- [JPMorgan, BofA cautious on job cuts as Goldman layoffs loom](https://assetdigest.com/jpmorgan-bofa-cautious-on-job-cuts-as-goldman-layoffs-loom.md): By Lananh Nguyen and Saeed Azhar NEW YORK (Reuters) -JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, the two largest U.S. banks by assets, expressed caution about job cuts ..
- [Stocks tumble, dollar rallies as soaring U.S. inflation implies an aggressive Fed](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-tumble-dollar-rallies-as-soaring-u-s-inflation-implies-an-aggressive-fed.md): (Updates after U.S. close, adds commentary) By Sinéad Carew NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar index rallied on Tuesday and the S&P 500 tumbled 4% while Treasur..
- [Plane carrying coffin of Queen Elizabeth lands in London](https://assetdigest.com/plane-carrying-coffin-of-queen-elizabeth-lands-in-london.md): LONDON (Reuters) – A plane carrying the body of Queen Elizabeth landed at a royal airforce base in west London on Tuesday, as the coffin heads to Buckingham P..
- [Ukraine&#8217;s first lady to be guest of honor at EU State of Union](https://assetdigest.com/ukraines-first-lady-to-be-guest-of-honor-at-eu-state-of-union.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska will be the guest of honor at Wednesday’s EU State of the Union, European Commission President Ursu..
- [Russia&#8217;s Putin, India&#8217;s Modi to discuss trade, food supplies on Friday](https://assetdigest.com/russias-putin-indias-modi-to-discuss-trade-food-supplies-on-friday.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet in Uzbekistan on Friday and discuss trade as well as sales ..
- [Abris-backed Alsendo invests in Czech platform Zaslat](https://assetdigest.com/abris-backed-alsendo-invests-in-czech-platform-zaslat.md): Acquisition will accelerate shipping services business’ expansion into Central European markets 13 September 2022, Warsaw – Abris Capital Partners (“Abri..
- [Climate impacts heading to &#8216;uncharted territories of destruction&#8217; -UN chief](https://assetdigest.com/climate-impacts-heading-to-uncharted-territories-of-destruction-un-chief.md): By Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) -The impacts of climate change are “heading into uncharted territories of destruction”, U.N. secretary-general António Gu..
- [Factbox-Government measures to ease inflation pain](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-government-measures-to-ease-inflation-pain-4.md): (Reuters) – Pandemic-related disruption to global supply chains and the knock-on effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine have combined to drive up prices of ener..
- [How China became big business for Twitter, from blocking to blue checks](https://assetdigest.com/how-china-became-big-business-for-twitter-from-blocking-to-blue-checks.md): By Fanny Potkin, Eduardo Baptista and Tony Munroe SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) -Even as China bars 1.4 billion citizens from Twitter, its local authorities are s..
- [London flight, hotel fares surge ahead of Queen&#8217;s funeral](https://assetdigest.com/london-flight-hotel-fares-surge-ahead-of-queens-funeral.md): By Muhammed Husain and Chandini Monnappa (Reuters) – Hotel prices in London and airfares to the British capital are soaring as hundreds of thousands of people..
- [Bank of England to raise rates by 50bps again to tame inflation: Reuters Poll](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-to-raise-rates-by-50bps-again-to-tame-inflation-reuters-poll.md): By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England looks set to hike borrowing costs by another 50 basis points next week, although it may opt for an ev..
- [UK unemployment hits lowest since 1974 but jobs boom is fading](https://assetdigest.com/uk-unemployment-hits-lowest-since-1974-but-jobs-boom-is-fading.md): By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s jobless rate hit its lowest since 1974 but the drop was due mostly to a fall in the size o..
- [Fuel markets to stay tight till mid-2020s as refining shrinks](https://assetdigest.com/fuel-markets-to-stay-tight-till-mid-2020s-as-refining-shrinks.md): By Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON (Reuters) – Crude oil refining capacity has shrunk by a record 3.8 million barrels per day from March 2020 to mid-2022 as demand expan..
- [UK&#8217;s FTSE 100 gets a lift from commodities as U.S. inflation data looms](https://assetdigest.com/uks-ftse-100-gets-a-lift-from-commodities-as-u-s-inflation-data-looms.md): By Bansari Mayur Kamdar and Johann M Cherian (Reuters) – UK’s main index ticked up in choppy trading on Tuesday on gains in commodity linked shares, while m..
- [Bottlenecks, supply problems improving at ABB robotics division &#8211; board member](https://assetdigest.com/bottlenecks-supply-problems-improving-at-abb-robotics-division-board-member.md): MUNICH (Reuters) – Bottlenecks in the supply of semiconductors and other components for ABB’s robotics division are improving, the board member responsible ..
- [Stora Enso sells paper mill to German Lidl owner Schwarz Group](https://assetdigest.com/stora-enso-sells-paper-mill-to-german-lidl-owner-schwarz-group.md): HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finnish forestry group Stora Enso said on Tuesday it would sell its Maxau paper production site in Germany to Schwarz Group, the owner of..
- [Spain August final 12-month inflation at 10.5%](https://assetdigest.com/spain-august-final-12-month-inflation-at-10-5.md): MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish consumer prices rose 10.5% year-on-year in August, slightly higher than the flash estimate released last month but down from 10.8% dur..
- [Ocado Retail cuts outlook as Britons tighten belts](https://assetdigest.com/ocado-retail-cuts-outlook-as-britons-tighten-belts.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -British online supermarket Ocado Retail downgraded its full-year outlook on Tuesday, saying customers are trying to navigate th..
- [Seeking right tone, new UK PM Truss had to quickly change gear for queen](https://assetdigest.com/seeking-right-tone-new-uk-pm-truss-had-to-quickly-change-gear-for-queen.md): By Elizabeth Piper and Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – Just a week after Queen Elizabeth asked Liz Truss to form a government, Britain’s new prime ministe..
- [Cryptoverse: Ether snaps at bitcoin&#8217;s heels in race for crypto crown](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-ether-snaps-at-bitcoins-heels-in-race-for-crypto-crown.md): By Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal (Reuters) – For years, ether could barely dream of challenging its big brother bitcoin. Now, its ambitions may be be..
- [Oracle offers its MySQL HeatWave database and analytics on Amazon’s cloud](https://assetdigest.com/oracle-offers-its-mysql-heatwave-database-and-analytics-on-amazons-cloud.md): (Reuters) – Oracle Corp has started to offer MySQL HeatWave, its cloud database service for transactions, analytics and machine learning, on Amazon’s AWS cl..
- [French cloud provider OVH lines up diesel generators to offset potential power cuts](https://assetdigest.com/french-cloud-provider-ovh-lines-up-diesel-generators-to-offset-potential-power-cuts.md): OVHcloud, France&#039;s top cloud services provider, gears up for possible power outages by deploying diesel generators amid concerns over energy supply.
- [Premium bicycles win new fans among China&#8217;s city folk](https://assetdigest.com/premium-bicycles-win-new-fans-among-chinas-city-folk.md): Discover how Chinese cycling enthusiasts are splurging on high-end bikes like Brompton, fueling a booming market worth billions by 2026. #CyclingTrends
- [Bezos&#8217; Blue Origin suffers rocket failure during uncrewed mission](https://assetdigest.com/bezos-blue-origin-suffers-rocket-failure-during-uncrewed-mission.md): By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A rocket from Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin failed mid-flight shortly after liftoff on Monday, aborting its car..
- [Most Twitter shareholders vote in favor of sale to Musk-sources](https://assetdigest.com/most-twitter-shareholders-vote-in-favor-of-sale-to-musk-sources.md): By Svea Herbst-Bayliss (Reuters) – A majority of Twitter Inc’s shareholders have voted in favor of the social media company’s $44 billion sale to Elon Mus..
- [Nintendo shares jump 5% on record &#8216;Splatoon&#8217; launch](https://assetdigest.com/nintendo-shares-jump-5-on-record-splatoon-launch.md): By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) – Shares in Nintendo Co Ltd jumped 5% on Tuesday after the Japanese gaming company reported record domestic launch sales for its..
- [Industry Field Service Is Reshaping How The Home Market Will Be Managed](https://assetdigest.com/industry-field-service-is-reshaping-how-the-home-market-will-be-managed.md): By Mark Wilding is Vice President Global Customer Transformation at ServiceMax. “Working from home” never used to be an option for repair technicians, but e..
- [Radiflow OT IDS Solution &amp; CISCO&#8217;s Network Access Control to Secure BMS Controls in Critical Financial Data Centers](https://assetdigest.com/radiflow-ot-ids-solution-ciscos-network-access-control-to-secure-bms-controls-in-critical-financial-data-centers.md): Radiflow’s OT IDS Solution that provides network visibility and threat detection is integrated with CISCO’s Network Access Control solutions to actively pr..
- [Spain&#8217;s retailers shun government proposal to freeze basic goods prices](https://assetdigest.com/spains-retailers-shun-government-proposal-to-freeze-basic-goods-prices.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s main supermarket chains rejected on Monday a proposal by the left-wing coalition government to temporarily freeze prices of a bas..
- [With solemn ceremony, Scots pay tribute to late Queen Elizabeth and welcome new king](https://assetdigest.com/with-solemn-ceremony-scots-pay-tribute-to-late-queen-elizabeth-and-welcome-new-king.md): By Andrew MacAskill and Lindsay Dunsmuir EDINBURGH (Reuters) – The late Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was taken along the Royal Mile in the Scottish capital Edin..
- [Shares, euro jump on Ukrainian advance in northeast](https://assetdigest.com/shares-euro-jump-on-ukrainian-advance-in-northeast.md): By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) -European shares jumped on Monday after Ukrainian forces advanced rapidly in Kharkiv province, in Russia’s worst setback sinc..
- [Exclusive-EU watchdog considers collateral changes to ease energy crunch](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-eu-watchdog-considers-collateral-changes-to-ease-energy-crunch.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The European Union’s securities watchdog said on Monday it was considering a rare move to relieve energy companies struggling t..
- [EU plans to make fossil fuel firms share excess profits, draft shows](https://assetdigest.com/eu-plans-to-make-fossil-fuel-firms-share-excess-profits-draft-shows.md): By Kate Abnett and Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission wants to force fossil fuel firms that have pocketed gains from soaring energy prices..
- [With selfies and salutes, Britain&#8217;s generations mark queen&#8217;s passing](https://assetdigest.com/with-selfies-and-salutes-britains-generations-mark-queens-passing.md): By Humza Jilani and Andrew MacAskill LONDON/EDINBURGH (Reuters) – Some shed tears or wore military uniforms and medals, others took selfies and video-called d..
- [Dollar falls ahead of U.S. inflation data; euro jumps](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-falls-ahead-of-u-s-inflation-data-euro-jumps.md): By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level in about two weeks against a basket of currencies on Monday following r..
- [Duchess Meghan pauses Spotify podcast during mourning for Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/duchess-meghan-pauses-spotify-podcast-during-mourning-for-queen-elizabeth.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has paused new episodes of her Spotify podcast during the official mourning period for Queen Elizabeth, acco..
- [Explainer-How will the public be able to say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-how-will-the-public-be-able-to-say-goodbye-to-queen-elizabeth.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The body of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will lie in state inside Westminster Hall for the public to pay their respects before her funeral o..
- [Explainer-The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant&#8217;s shutdown](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-the-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plants-shutdown.md): By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) – The last operating reactor at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been put into what is kno..
- [Electrolux flags cost cuts, warns on profit as inflation squeezes demand](https://assetdigest.com/electrolux-flags-cost-cuts-warns-on-profit-as-inflation-squeezes-demand.md): By Marie Mannes COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Sweden’s Electrolux on Monday announced plans to cut costs and warned its profit would drop as high inflation and low co..
- [From free crumpets to store discounts, UK grocers lure workers](https://assetdigest.com/from-free-crumpets-to-store-discounts-uk-grocers-lure-workers.md): By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) – With job vacancies in Britain close to a record high, retailers including Tesco Plc have begun offering better perks to work..
- [EU eyes levy on fossil fuel firms to help consumers survive energy crisis](https://assetdigest.com/eu-eyes-levy-on-fossil-fuel-firms-to-help-consumers-survive-energy-crisis.md): By Kate Abnett and Ingrid Melander BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Fossil fuel firms may have to share their excess profits to help European households and industries cope ..
- [Sterling falls to weakest since early 2021 against euro](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-falls-to-weakest-since-early-2021-against-euro.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Sterling briefly fell to its lowest level since early 2021 against a robust euro on Monday, while news that Britain’s economy grew less than..
- [HSBC eyes resuming buybacks in second half of 2023](https://assetdigest.com/hsbc-eyes-resuming-buybacks-in-second-half-of-2023.md): By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) -HSBC is likely to resume share buybacks in the second half of next year, its Chief Financial Officer Ewen Stevenson said on ..
- [Swiss confirm favoured location for $21 billion nuclear waste store](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-confirm-favoured-location-for-21-billion-nuclear-waste-store.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -Switzerland confirmed on Monday that its favoured location for a 20 billion Swiss franc ($20.94 billion) underground nuclear waste storage sit..
- [The advantages and drawbacks of using AI in recruitment](https://assetdigest.com/the-advantages-and-drawbacks-of-using-ai-in-recruitment.md): By David Stone, Chief Executive of MRL Consulting Group. MRL Artificial and augmented intelligence, or AI, is a term that has been around since 1956 and refer..
- [VRP could end costly ‘subscription traps’, TrueLayer research finds](https://assetdigest.com/vrp-could-end-costly-subscription-traps-truelayer-research-finds.md): 8 September 2022, London (UK). New research from YouGov and TrueLayer published today shows that despite the rising cost of living dampening consumer interest i..
- [Explainer-The G7&#8217;s price cap on Russian oil begins to take shape](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-the-g7s-price-cap-on-russian-oil-begins-to-take-shape.md): By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Group of Seven countries is working to cap the price of Russian oil in an attempt to limit Moscow’s ability to fu..
- [King Charles, in parliament, promises to follow queen&#8217;s example](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-in-parliament-promises-to-follow-queens-example.md): LONDON (Reuters) -King Charles told parliament on Monday he was “resolved faithfully to follow” the example set by his mother Queen Elizabeth, addressing la..
- [Mobile school offers hope to nomad children in Chad](https://assetdigest.com/mobile-school-offers-hope-to-nomad-children-in-chad.md): By Mahamat Ramadane TOUKRA, Chad (Reuters) – In a makeshift open-air classroom, dozens of children sat squeezed together on a mat and watched as their teacher..
- [Global reinsurers see inflation, war driving higher rates](https://assetdigest.com/global-reinsurers-see-inflation-war-driving-higher-rates.md): By Miranda Murray and Carolyn Cohn BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) -Global geopolitical tensions, high inflation and climate change have heightened demand for risk prot..
- [ECB governors see rising risk of rate hitting 2% to curb inflation &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-governors-see-rising-risk-of-rate-hitting-2-to-curb-inflation-sources.md): By Francesco Canepa PRAGUE (Reuters) -European Central Bank policymakers see a rising risk that they will have to raise their key interest rate to 2% or more to..
- [Tennis-The future is now: Alcaraz wins U.S. Open and becomes world number one](https://assetdigest.com/tennis-the-future-is-now-alcaraz-wins-u-s-open-and-becomes-world-number-one.md): By Rory Carroll NEW YORK (Reuters) -Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz completed his rapid rise to the top of the tennis world on Sunday, claiming his first Grand ..
- [Australia financial crimes regulator opens investigation into Britain&#8217;s Entain](https://assetdigest.com/australia-financial-crimes-regulator-opens-investigation-into-britains-entain.md): (Reuters) -The Australian financial crimes regulator said on Monday it opened an investigation into British sports betting giant Entain Plc to assess whether it..
- [Exclusive: Biden to hit China with broader curbs on U.S. chip and tool exports](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-biden-to-hit-china-with-broader-curbs-on-u-s-chip-and-tool-exports.md): By Karen Freifeld and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON(Reuters) – The Biden administration plans next month to broaden curbs on U.S shipments to China of semiconduc..
- [King Charles to fly to Scotland to join sombre procession of queen&#8217;s coffin](https://assetdigest.com/king-charles-to-fly-to-scotland-to-join-sombre-procession-of-queens-coffin.md): By Michael Holden and Andrew MacAskill EDINBURGH (Reuters) – Britain’s King Charles will fly to Edinburgh to join his siblings on Monday when the coffin of ..
- [Oprah-produced &#8216;Sidney&#8217; shows how Poitier &#8216;redefined&#8217; Hollywood](https://assetdigest.com/oprah-produced-sidney-shows-how-poitier-redefined-hollywood.md): By Jenna Zucker and Divya Rajagopal TORONTO (Reuters) – The late Sidney Poitier forever changed the conception of what a Black man could be on a global stage,..
- [Israel sees no new Iran nuclear deal before U.S. November mid-terms](https://assetdigest.com/israel-sees-no-new-iran-nuclear-deal-before-u-s-november-mid-terms.md): JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel does not anticipate a renewal of Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers before the U.S. mid-term elections in November, an Israe..
- [Some Russians mourn Queen Elizabeth with flowers as Kremlin pays respects](https://assetdigest.com/some-russians-mourn-queen-elizabeth-with-flowers-as-kremlin-pays-respects.md): By Mikhail Antonov and Lev Sergeev MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin paid respectful tribute to Queen Elizabeth on Friday and dozens of Russians laid flowers at ..
- [Rate rise fears prompt third week of global equity funds outflows](https://assetdigest.com/rate-rise-fears-prompt-third-week-of-global-equity-funds-outflows.md): (Reuters) – Global equity funds remained out of favour in the seven days to Sept. 7 as a strong U.S. services industry report fuelled concerns that the Federa..
- [Queen Elizabeth&#8217;s death: Reaction from world leaders](https://assetdigest.com/queen-elizabeths-death-reaction-from-world-leaders.md): (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, died on Thursday aged 96. Here is some reac..
- [Motor racing-Porsche&#8217;s Formula One plans stall as Red Bull talks collapse](https://assetdigest.com/motor-racing-porsches-formula-one-plans-stall-as-red-bull-talks-collapse.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Porsche and Red Bull have ended talks over Porsche joining Formula One, but the German sports car brand remains interested in entering the ..
- [Four European countries call for special treatment of defence in EU debt rules &#8211; document](https://assetdigest.com/four-european-countries-call-for-special-treatment-of-defence-in-eu-debt-rules-document.md): By Jan Strupczewski PRAGUE (Reuters) – Greece, Romania, Poland and Lithuania are urging the European Commission to give special treatment in EU debt rules to ..
- [Germany&#8217;s bakeries burnt by rising energy prices](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-bakeries-burnt-by-rising-energy-prices.md): By Riham Alkousaa and Petra Wischgoll MUELHEIM AN DER RUHR (Germany) (Reuters) – German bakery owner Peter Hemmerle is expecting his company’s annual electr..
- [Germany&#8217;s Scholz: Queen Elizabeth embodied the best of Europe&#8217;s shared inheritance](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-scholz-queen-elizabeth-embodied-the-best-of-europes-shared-inheritance.md): (Reuters) – Germany joins Britain in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth, whose sense of duty was “legendary” and who helped German-British reconciliati..
- [Germany&#8217;s Scholz: Queen Elizabeth embodied the best of Europe&#8217;s shared inheritance](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-scholz-queen-elizabeth-embodied-the-best-of-europes-shared-inheritance-2.md): (Reuters) – Germany joins Britain in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth, whose sense of duty was “legendary” and who helped German-British reconciliati..
- [With Queen Elizabeth&#8217;s death, republicans sense their chance](https://assetdigest.com/with-queen-elizabeths-death-republicans-sense-their-chance.md): By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – During Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign, republican rumblings surfaced on occasion, but the affection and respect she en..
- [With Queen Elizabeth&#8217;s death, republicans sense their chance](https://assetdigest.com/with-queen-elizabeths-death-republicans-sense-their-chance-2.md): By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – During Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign, republican rumblings surfaced on occasion, but the affection and respect she en..
- [UK declares period of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/uk-declares-period-of-national-mourning-for-queen-elizabeth.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British government on Friday officially declared the start of a period of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth, publishing ‘national..
- [UK declares period of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/uk-declares-period-of-national-mourning-for-queen-elizabeth-2.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British government on Friday officially declared the start of a period of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth, publishing ‘national..
- [India to hold one day state mourning on passing away of Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/india-to-hold-one-day-state-mourning-on-passing-away-of-queen-elizabeth.md): NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Indian government on Friday announced one day of state mourning on Sept. 11 as a mark of respect on the passing away of Queen Elizab..
- [India to hold one day state mourning on passing away of Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/india-to-hold-one-day-state-mourning-on-passing-away-of-queen-elizabeth-2.md): NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Indian government on Friday announced one day of state mourning on Sept. 11 as a mark of respect on the passing away of Queen Elizab..
- [Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies](https://assetdigest.com/sporting-events-cancelled-tributes-paid-after-queen-elizabeth-dies-2.md): (Reuters) -The world of sport reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday with a raft of cancellations across cricket, golf, rugby and cycling, while ot..
- [Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies](https://assetdigest.com/sporting-events-cancelled-tributes-paid-after-queen-elizabeth-dies.md): (Reuters) -The world of sport reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday with a raft of cancellations across cricket, golf, rugby and cycling, while ot..
- [Saudi Arabia&#8217;s king, crown prince send condolences on Queen Elizabeth’s death](https://assetdigest.com/saudi-arabias-king-crown-prince-send-condolences-on-queen-elizabeths-death-2.md): (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman sent condolences to British King Charles III early on Friday on..
- [Saudi Arabia&#8217;s king, crown prince send condolences on Queen Elizabeth’s death](https://assetdigest.com/saudi-arabias-king-crown-prince-send-condolences-on-queen-elizabeths-death.md): (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman sent condolences to British King Charles III early on Friday on..
- [In France, Eiffel Tower goes dark in tribute to Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/in-france-eiffel-tower-goes-dark-in-tribute-to-queen-elizabeth-2.md): PARIS (Reuters) -The Eiffel Tower’s lights went dark early on Thursday night in tribute to Queen Elizabeth, with Parisians recalling a British monarch who anc..
- [In France, Eiffel Tower goes dark in tribute to Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/in-france-eiffel-tower-goes-dark-in-tribute-to-queen-elizabeth.md): PARIS (Reuters) -The Eiffel Tower’s lights went dark early on Thursday night in tribute to Queen Elizabeth, with Parisians recalling a British monarch who anc..
- [BMW PGA Championship halts play after death of Queen Elizabeth II](https://assetdigest.com/bmw-pga-championship-halts-play-after-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii.md): The death Thursday of Queen Elizabeth II led to the stoppage of play at the BMW PGA Championships at Surrey, England. The flagship event on the DP World Tour..
- [Russia&#8217;s Putin extends condolences to Britain for &#8216;irreparable loss&#8217; of Queen](https://assetdigest.com/russias-putin-extends-condolences-to-britain-for-irreparable-loss-of-queen.md): (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday extended his condolences to Britain for the “irreparable loss” of Queen Elizabeth, who died earli..
- [Pope Francis says he&#8217;s deeply saddened over death of Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/pope-francis-says-hes-deeply-saddened-over-death-of-queen-elizabeth.md): VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Thursday he was deeply saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II and offer his condolences to her family and h..
- [Britain&#8217;s new king will address the nation on Friday](https://assetdigest.com/britains-new-king-will-address-the-nation-on-friday.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s new monarch, King Charles, will address the nation on Friday, his spokesman said, his first speech following the death of his m..
- [Britain&#8217;s Prince Harry arrives at Balmoral &#8211; ITV reporter](https://assetdigest.com/britains-prince-harry-arrives-at-balmoral-itv-reporter.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has arrived at Balmoral Castle in Scotland following the death of Queen Elizabeth, ITV reported. ..
- [The life of Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/the-life-of-queen-elizabeth.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace ..
- [Buckingham Palace statement on death of Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/buckingham-palace-statement-on-death-of-queen-elizabeth.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth died aged 96 on Thursday. Here is the full statement released by Buckingham Palace: “The Queen died peacefull..
- [Movie chain operator Cineworld files for U.S. bankruptcy](https://assetdigest.com/movie-chain-operator-cineworld-files-for-u-s-bankruptcy.md): (Reuters) -Britain’s Cineworld Group on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States as the world’s second-largest cinema chain operator s..
- [Stocks jump as Treasury yields ease and oil prices sell off](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-jump-as-treasury-yields-ease-and-oil-prices-sell-off.md): By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global stocks rallied on Wednesday after recent losses as benchmark U.S. Treasury yields eased from three-month ..
- [Lightware Appoints Clint Hoffman as Vice President of Business Development for the Americas](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-appoints-clint-hoffman-as-vice-president-of-business-development-for-the-americas.md): Lightware names Clint Hoffman as vice president of business development to champion global customer relationships and support business development Budapest..
- [New AI platform helping supermarkets avoid stock issues](https://assetdigest.com/new-ai-platform-helping-supermarkets-avoid-stock-issues.md): The sight of empty supermarket shelves has now become a more regular part of shopping in the UK. The long-term disruption caused by COVID-19, paired with Bre..
- [Oil settles below $90 as recession fears mount](https://assetdigest.com/oil-settles-below-90-as-recession-fears-mount.md): By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) -Oil prices settled sharply lower on Wednesday, slumping below levels seen prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as downbeat Chine..
- [Energy crisis an &#8216;existential threat&#8217; to EU metal production -Eurometaux](https://assetdigest.com/energy-crisis-an-existential-threat-to-eu-metal-production-eurometaux.md): By Pratima Desai LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union needs to reduce power costs in the region to prevent the permanent closure of metal producing plants in..
- [Shelling damages Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant&#8217;s backup power line -IAEA](https://assetdigest.com/shelling-damages-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plants-backup-power-line-iaea.md): By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) -Shelling on Tuesday damaged a backup power line at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine, whi..
- [China&#8217;s Tencent raises stake in &#8216;Assassin&#8217;s Creed&#8217; maker Ubisoft](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-tencent-raises-stake-in-assassins-creed-maker-ubisoft-2.md): By Mathieu Rosemain, Tassilo Hummel and Julie Zhu PARIS/HONG KONG (Reuters) -Tencent Holdings Ltd is raising its stake in Ubisoft Entertainment SA in a deal tha..
- [Resilient U.S. dollar soars to 24-year high vs yen, 37-year peak vs sterling](https://assetdigest.com/resilient-u-s-dollar-soars-to-24-year-high-vs-yen-37-year-peak-vs-sterling.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar surged to a 24-year peak against the yen and a 37-year high versus sterling on Wednesday, as Japan’..
- [Europe unveils hi-tech satellite to speed up extreme weather warnings](https://assetdigest.com/europe-unveils-hi-tech-satellite-to-speed-up-extreme-weather-warnings.md): By Tim Hepher CANNES, France (Reuters) – Europe on Wednesday unveiled the first of a 4 billion euro ($4 billion) family of satellites designed to give earlier..
- [Video game maker CD Projekt&#8217;s first-half profit beats expectations](https://assetdigest.com/video-game-maker-cd-projekts-first-half-profit-beats-expectations.md): (Reuters) -Polish video game maker CD Projekt’s is planning to release one major expansion of its flagship Cyberpunk game, after reporting first-half net prof..
- [Carrefour unveils 30 euro shopping basket in Spain after government price cut proposal](https://assetdigest.com/carrefour-unveils-30-euro-shopping-basket-in-spain-after-government-price-cut-proposal.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Supermarket chain Carrefour will sell Spanish consumers a basket of 30 basic goods for 30 euros, the company said on Wednesday, days after ..
- [Chevron considering rail transport for Kazakhstan oil, CEO says](https://assetdigest.com/chevron-considering-rail-transport-for-kazakhstan-oil-ceo-says.md): (Reuters) – Chevron Corp. is working with the Kazakhstan government to assure oil flows from the landlocked country’s fields can be sustained in the event o..
- [T-Mobile sells wireline business to Cogent for $1, expects hefty charge](https://assetdigest.com/t-mobile-sells-wireline-business-to-cogent-for-1-expects-hefty-charge.md): By Yuvraj Malik (Reuters) – T-Mobile US Inc is doubling down on 5G services after it struck a deal on Wednesday to sell its wireline business to Cogent Commun..
- [Tod&#8217;s sales rise 17% in first half of year](https://assetdigest.com/tods-sales-rise-17-in-first-half-of-year.md): MILANO (Reuters) – Sales at Italian fashion group Tod’s rose by 17% in the first half of the year, broadly in line with market expectations, despite a COVID..
- [E.ON casts doubt on German plan to keep nuclear plants on standby](https://assetdigest.com/e-on-casts-doubt-on-german-plan-to-keep-nuclear-plants-on-standby.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s plans to delay the closure of two nuclear plants were thrown into confusion on Wednesday, with the operator of one saying the r..
- [Greece considers listing 30% stake in Athens airport](https://assetdigest.com/greece-considers-listing-30-stake-in-athens-airport.md): ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece is considering listing a 30% stake in Athens International Airport, a government official said on Wednesday, after a review of the owne..
- [UK&#8217;s finance minister sets out new economic approach to finance bosses](https://assetdigest.com/uks-finance-minister-sets-out-new-economic-approach-to-finance-bosses.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng said on Wednesday he had set out the new Prime Minister Liz Truss’s “pro-growth economic ap..
- [BoE&#8217;s Bailey speaks about surging inflation and rate hikes](https://assetdigest.com/boes-bailey-speaks-about-surging-inflation-and-rate-hikes.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and other top officials from the British central bank spoke to lawmakers on Wednesday about last mon..
- [Murmurs of &#8216;sterling crisis&#8217; no longer fanciful: Mike Dolan](https://assetdigest.com/murmurs-of-sterling-crisis-no-longer-fanciful-mike-dolan.md): By Mike Dolan LONDON (Reuters) – Even though fears of another “sterling crisis” have been wide of the mark for decades, they are harder to bat away this t..
- [Europe&#8217;s alternatives if Russia shuts off gas supply](https://assetdigest.com/europes-alternatives-if-russia-shuts-off-gas-supply.md): (This September 2 story corrects to show Germany plans to build five LNG terminals not two) By Nina Chestney LONDON – The Nord Stream 1 pipeline that transpor..
- [Finnair to cut costs, reduce fleet to return profitable](https://assetdigest.com/finnair-to-cut-costs-reduce-fleet-to-return-profitable.md): (Corrects to read Wednesday (not Monday), paragraph 1) HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finnair will reduce its fleet, cut costs and seek to build a geographically more b..
- [UK housing market keeps momentum but slowdown ahead: Halifax](https://assetdigest.com/uk-housing-market-keeps-momentum-but-slowdown-ahead-halifax.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices rose in August although a torrid economic outlook spells trouble for the housing market in the months ahead, mortgage len..
- [EU, U.S. step up Russian aluminium, nickel imports since Ukraine war](https://assetdigest.com/eu-u-s-step-up-russian-aluminium-nickel-imports-since-ukraine-war.md): By Eric Onstad LONDON (Reuters) -The European Union and United States have ramped up buying key industrial metals from Russia, data showed, despite logistical p..
- [Analysis-Europe&#8217;s banks dim lights as they brace for winter blackout](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-europes-banks-dim-lights-as-they-brace-for-winter-blackout.md): By Sinead Cruise and Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – Some of Europe’s biggest banks are preparing back-up generators and to dim the lights as they brace for..
- [Russia&#8217;s largest lender Sberbank on track to profitability, says CEO](https://assetdigest.com/russias-largest-lender-sberbank-on-track-to-profitability-says-ceo.md): By Alexander Marrow VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) -Russia’s top lender Sberbank is on track to profitability and expects positive results this year, CEO Germa..
- [Worst not over for EM currencies as U.S. dollar thunders on: Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/worst-not-over-for-em-currencies-as-u-s-dollar-thunders-on-reuters-poll.md): By Vuyani Ndaba and Vivek Mishra JOHANNESBURG/BENGALURU (Reuters) – Emerging market currencies will find it difficult to reclaim ground lost this year as rele..
- [China&#8217;s Tencent raises stake in &#8216;Assassin&#8217;s Creed&#8217; maker Ubisoft](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-tencent-raises-stake-in-assassins-creed-maker-ubisoft.md): By Mathieu Rosemain, Tassilo Hummel and Julie Zhu PARIS/HONG KONG (Reuters) -Tencent Holdings Ltd is raising its stake in Ubisoft Entertainment SA in a deal tha..
- [Ireland to turn heat down in public buildings, shut empty office floors](https://assetdigest.com/ireland-to-turn-heat-down-in-public-buildings-shut-empty-office-floors.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland will turn the heating down in public buildings and ask public sector office employees to work on the same floor under energy-saving..
- [Transport operator Go-Ahead flags cyber security breach](https://assetdigest.com/transport-operator-go-ahead-flags-cyber-security-breach.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British transport operator Go-Ahead said that it had detected “unauthorised activity” on its network earlier in the week, adding that t..
- [Exclusive-Repsol agrees to sell Alberta oil assets to CPPIB backed-Teine Energy -sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-repsol-agrees-to-sell-alberta-oil-assets-to-cppib-backed-teine-energy-sources.md): By Shariq Khan (Reuters) – Repsol SA has agreed to sell about 95,000 net acres (38,000 hectares) of oil and gas producing land in Alberta to Canada Pension Pl..
- [Ferragamo sales beat forecasts in H1 despite slowdown in China](https://assetdigest.com/ferragamo-sales-beat-forecasts-in-h1-despite-slowdown-in-china.md): MILAN (Reuters) -Revenues at Italian luxury group Salvatore Ferragamo topped market forecasts in the first half of the year despite a slight slowdown in the sec..
- [Europe power firms need 1.5 trillion euros in margin calls, Equinor says](https://assetdigest.com/europe-power-firms-need-1-5-trillion-euros-in-margin-calls-equinor-says.md): By Marwa Rashad LONDON (Reuters) -European energy companies need at least 1.5 trillion euros ($1.5 trillion) to cover the cost of their exposure to soaring gas ..
- [Factbox-Europe&#8217;s travel disruption set to continue as summer ends](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-europes-travel-disruption-set-to-continue-as-summer-ends.md): (Reuters) – Strikes and staff shortages have forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights to avoid hours-long queues at major airports, dashing hopes for a ..
- [Britain&#8217;s Lloyds racks up $350 million of likely scam COVID loans](https://assetdigest.com/britains-lloyds-racks-up-350-million-of-likely-scam-covid-loans.md): By Lawrence White and Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -Lloyds Banking Group has been hit by more than 300 million pounds ($348 million) of suspected fraud linked ..
- [Low-carbon bitcoin? Crypto miners&#8217; green power talk angers Texas locals](https://assetdigest.com/low-carbon-bitcoin-crypto-miners-green-power-talk-angers-texas-locals.md): By Avi Asher -Schapiro CORSICANA, Texas (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As temperatures crept above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8C) on a July day, air-condition..
- [Factbox-Hurdles for Germany&#8217;s planned nuclear winter reserve](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-hurdles-for-germanys-planned-nuclear-winter-reserve.md): (Reuters) – Germany wants to keep two southern nuclear plants, Isar 2 and Neckarwestheim 2 open in reserve mode beyond their scheduled closure at the end of 2..
- [Volkswagen&#8217;s Antlitz: no comment on valuation of Porsche listing](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagens-antlitz-no-comment-on-valuation-of-porsche-listing.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen Chief Financial Officer Arno Antlitz would not comment on what the valuation of a Porsche listing would be, adding that he expec..
- [Norsk Hydro keeps some aluminium capacity offline due to weaker demand](https://assetdigest.com/norsk-hydro-keeps-some-aluminium-capacity-offline-due-to-weaker-demand.md): OSLO (Reuters) – Norwegian aluminium maker Norsk Hydro is keeping a small portion of its capacity in Norway offline after maintenance due to a drop in demand ..
- [Binance to convert users&#8217; USD Coin into its own stablecoin](https://assetdigest.com/binance-to-convert-users-usd-coin-into-its-own-stablecoin.md): By Shivani Tanna and Elizabeth Howcroft (Reuters) -Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, said on Monday it will automatically convert user balances an..
- [Siemens Energy to rejoin Germany&#8217;s blue-chip DAX, HelloFresh to exit](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-energy-to-rejoin-germanys-blue-chip-dax-hellofresh-to-exit.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s Siemens Energy will rejoin the nation’s premier DAX stock index, while the meal-kit delivery service HelloFresh will get t..
- [Ireland fines Instagram a record $400 million over children&#8217;s data](https://assetdigest.com/ireland-fines-instagram-a-record-400-million-over-childrens-data.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland’s data privacy regulator has agreed to levy a record fine of 405 million euros ($402 million) against social network Instagram follo..
- [UniCredit sets out $8 billion aid package for Italy clients hit by surging prices](https://assetdigest.com/unicredit-sets-out-8-billion-aid-package-for-italy-clients-hit-by-surging-prices.md): By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s second-biggest bank, UniCredit, on Monday unveiled a set of measures worth up to 8 billion euros ($8 billion) to ease..
- [Risk of UK balance of payments crisis under Truss is rising, Deutsche Bank warns](https://assetdigest.com/risk-of-uk-balance-of-payments-crisis-under-truss-is-rising-deutsche-bank-warns.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The risk of a UK balance of payment crisis “should not be underestimated” under a Liz Truss government, Deutsche Bank warned on Monday,..
- [Germany heading for recession despite new relief plan &#8211; economists](https://assetdigest.com/germany-heading-for-recession-despite-new-relief-plan-economists.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany, Europe’s largest economy, is still on course for a recession even with a new government plan to spend 65 billion euros ($64.49 b..
- [Saudi snitching app turns citizens into social media police](https://assetdigest.com/saudi-snitching-app-turns-citizens-into-social-media-police.md): By Nazih Osseiran BEIRUT (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A Saudi app that lets ordinary people “play the role of a police officer” may have alerted authori..
- [German new passenger car registrations up 3% in August &#8211; industry source](https://assetdigest.com/german-new-passenger-car-registrations-up-3-in-august-industry-source.md): (Reuters) – German new passenger car registrations rose 3% in August to nearly 200,000 vehicles, an industry source said on Monday. From January to August, ne..
- [Norway on track for record gas export, will be ready for winter -Gassco CEO](https://assetdigest.com/norway-on-track-for-record-gas-export-will-be-ready-for-winter-gassco-ceo.md): By Nora Buli STAVANGER, Norway (Reuters) – Norway’s gas export system is set to deliver record volumes of energy to Europe and is committed to sending large..
- [Euro zone business activity contracted again in August -PMI](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-business-activity-contracted-again-in-august-pmi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Euro zone business activity contracted for a second month in August as demand sank, with customers wary of the deepening cost of living cri..
- [Yamal-Europe eastward gas flows resume as Nord Stream lays idle](https://assetdigest.com/yamal-europe-eastward-gas-flows-resume-as-nord-stream-lays-idle.md): (Reuters) -Eastbound natural gas flows via the Yamal-Europe pipeline to Poland from Germany resumed on Sunday, pipeline operator data showed on Monday, while No..
- [TF1 to take action against Vivendi&#8217;s Canal+ over decision to stop airing its programmes](https://assetdigest.com/tf1-to-take-action-against-vivendis-canal-over-decision-to-stop-airing-its-programmes.md): PARIS (Reuters) -French television group TF1 will take action against Vivendi’s pay TV unit Canal+ over a decision to no longer air TF1’s television channel..
- [Myanmar junta chief makes another visit to Russia](https://assetdigest.com/myanmar-junta-chief-makes-another-visit-to-russia.md): (Reuters) – Myanmar’s junta leader was on a visit to Russia on Monday, his second trip there in less than two months, as Myanmar’s ruling military tries t..
- [Factbox-Government measures to ease inflation pain](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-government-measures-to-ease-inflation-pain-3.md): (Reuters) – Pandemic-related disruption to global supply chains and the knock-on effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine have combined to drive up prices of ener..
- [Czech interest rates already at high level, central bank governor says](https://assetdigest.com/czech-interest-rates-already-at-high-level-central-bank-governor-says.md): PRAGUE (Reuters) – Czech interest rates are already at a high level that is dampening domestic demand pressures, central bank Governor Ales Michl said on Mond..
- [Evergrande winding-up lawsuit in Hong Kong adjourned to Nov 7](https://assetdigest.com/evergrande-winding-up-lawsuit-in-hong-kong-adjourned-to-nov-7.md): HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s High Court approved on Monday an application by China Evergrande Group and its major offshore credit group to adjourn a wi..
- [JPMorgan readies overseas retail expansion with German hiring spree](https://assetdigest.com/jpmorgan-readies-overseas-retail-expansion-with-german-hiring-spree.md): By Marta Orosz and Tom Sims FRANKFURT (Reuters) – JPMorgan plans to hire a team of retail bankers in Germany as the biggest U.S. lender prepares to expand its..
- [Analysis-Nickel meltdown puts spotlight on LME&#8217;s search powers](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-nickel-meltdown-puts-spotlight-on-lmes-search-powers.md): By Pratima Desai LONDON (Reuters) – Stung by an epic crisis in nickel trading, the London Metal Exchange is ushering in new rules to boost transparency. From ..
- [Asia shares ease, euro slugged by energy crisis](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-ease-euro-slugged-by-energy-crisis.md): By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares slipped on Monday while the euro took a fresh spill after Russia shut a major gas pipeline to Europe, leading so..
- [Soccer-Rashford, Antony score as Man United end Arsenal&#8217;s 100% start](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-rashford-antony-score-as-man-united-end-arsenals-100-start.md): By Simon Evans MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Marcus Rashford struck twice as Manchester United made it four wins in a row and ended Arsenal’s perfect start t..
- [Belgian motorists beat fuel inflation with cross-border trips to France](https://assetdigest.com/belgian-motorists-beat-fuel-inflation-with-cross-border-trips-to-france.md): HALLUIN, France (Reuters) – French government support for gasoline prices has led to long queues of cars from Belgium queuing at gas stations just over the bo..
- [Incoming Starbucks boss to bring consumer insight to coffee culture](https://assetdigest.com/incoming-starbucks-boss-to-bring-consumer-insight-to-coffee-culture.md): By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) -Laxman Narasimhan may have no experience of running coffee shops, but the outgoing CEO of British packaged goods group Reckitt ..
- [MIDLANDS’ OLDER GENERATION SPLURGE ON FINANCIAL GIFTS TO HELP LOVED ONES](https://assetdigest.com/midlands-older-generation-splurge-on-financial-gifts-to-help-loved-ones.md): Several in their golden years are not prepared for inheritance tax As the cost of living continues to rise, over-50s in the Midlands say they are giving money..
- [European shares end five-day losing streak, still down for the week](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-end-five-day-losing-streak-still-down-for-the-week.md): By Anisha Sircar and Shreyashi Sanyal (Reuters) – European stocks rose 2% on Friday, clocking gains for the first time in six days after key U.S. jobs data ea..
- [British port workers plan two-week strike from Sept. 19](https://assetdigest.com/british-port-workers-plan-two-week-strike-from-sept-19.md): LONDON (Reuters) -More than 560 dockworkers at the Port of Liverpool, one of Britain’s largest container docks, will go on strike from Sept. 19 to Oct. 3 over..
- [G7 finance chiefs agree on Russian oil price cap but level not yet set](https://assetdigest.com/g7-finance-chiefs-agree-on-russian-oil-price-cap-but-level-not-yet-set.md): By David Lawder and Christian Kraemer (Reuters) -Group of Seven finance ministers agreed on Friday to impose a price cap on Russian oil aimed at slashing revenu..
- [Stress test backs extending lifespan of two German nuclear plants: sources](https://assetdigest.com/stress-test-backs-extending-lifespan-of-two-german-nuclear-plants-sources.md): By Markus Wacket BERLIN (Reuters) -A power grid stress test has shown that extending the lifespan of two of Germany’s nuclear power plants could avert an ener..
- [Euro zone yields fall as US payrolls seen easing rate-hike pressure](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-yields-fall-as-us-payrolls-seen-easing-rate-hike-pressure.md): By Yoruk Bahceli and Dhara Ranasinghe (Reuters) – Euro zone government bond yields fell on Friday, falling in line with U.S. peers, after a closely watched U...
- [Fed&#8217;s job-friendly &#8216;soft landing&#8217; hinges on history not repeating](https://assetdigest.com/feds-job-friendly-soft-landing-hinges-on-history-not-repeating.md): By Howard Schneider (Reuters) – Federal Reserve officials have acknowledged that the battle against inflation will be paid for with lost jobs, and the U.S. ce..
- [Exclusive-Embattled Credit Suisse aims to launch China wealth business next year](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-embattled-credit-suisse-aims-to-launch-china-wealth-business-next-year.md): By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Credit Suisse, which has been buffeted by a string of scandals, management changes and global strategy rejigs, is still..
- [WhatsApp bans 2.4 million Indian accounts in July &#8211; monthly report](https://assetdigest.com/whatsapp-bans-2-4-million-indian-accounts-in-july-monthly-report.md): BENGALURU (Reuters) – WhatsApp banned 2.39 million Indian accounts in July, the highest so far this year, the Meta-owned popular instant messaging app said la..
- [Starbucks taps head of Lysol maker Reckitt as its new CEO](https://assetdigest.com/starbucks-taps-head-of-lysol-maker-reckitt-as-its-new-ceo.md): NEW YORK (Reuters) -Starbucks Corp on Thursday named Laxman Narasimhan as its next chief executive officer, choosing an executive credited with revitalizing the..
- [Philips subsidiary to pay over $24 million for alleged false claims for medical equipment](https://assetdigest.com/philips-subsidiary-to-pay-over-24-million-for-alleged-false-claims-for-medical-equipment.md): By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A subsidiary of Dutch medical device maker Philips has agreed to pay over $24 million to resolve alleged false claims ov..
- [Gorbachev died shocked and bewildered by Ukraine conflict &#8211; interpreter](https://assetdigest.com/gorbachev-died-shocked-and-bewildered-by-ukraine-conflict-interpreter.md): By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW (Reuters) -Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, was shocked and bewildered by the Ukraine conflict in the months before he died an..
- [Sterling slides below $1.15 for first time since 2020](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-slides-below-1-15-for-first-time-since-2020.md): By Tom Wilson and Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) -Sterling skidded against the dollar on Thursday to its lowest level since March 2020 as storm clouds gathered o..
- [How can Blockchain technology positively impact businesses?](https://assetdigest.com/how-can-blockchain-technology-positively-impact-businesses.md): By DJ Qian, CEO & Founder of Chainge Finance From time to time, the investment landscape is invariably reshaped by a multitude of factors like market forc..
- [EU regulator backs two Omicron-adapted COVID boosters](https://assetdigest.com/eu-regulator-backs-two-omicron-adapted-covid-boosters.md): By Natalie Grover and Ludwig Burger (Reuters) -The European Union’s drug regulator on Thursday backed two separate COVID-19 vaccine boosters updated to target..
- [High inflation is bad for UK productivity &#8211; BoE&#8217;s Mann](https://assetdigest.com/high-inflation-is-bad-for-uk-productivity-boes-mann.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s very high inflation risks distracting businesses from the longer-term decisions needed to boost ailing productivity, Bank of En..
- [Euro zone economy faces growing risk of recession, survey shows](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-economy-faces-growing-risk-of-recession-survey-shows.md): By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) – Manufacturing activity across the euro zone declined again last month as consumers feeling the pinch from a deepening cos..
- [New U.S. rules on EV subsidies slam Hyundai, Kia&#8217;s dreams](https://assetdigest.com/new-u-s-rules-on-ev-subsidies-slam-hyundai-kias-dreams.md): By Heekyong Yang and Ben Klayman SEOUL/DETROIT (Reuters) -After grabbing the No. 2 spot in the U.S. electric vehicle market with stylish, long-range models, Hyu..
- [Kosovo pushes ahead with car licensing rule resisted by Serbs](https://assetdigest.com/kosovo-pushes-ahead-with-car-licensing-rule-resisted-by-serbs.md): JARINJE, Kosovo (Reuters) -Dozens of U.S. NATO peacekeepers patrolled northern Kosovo on Thursday to preserve calm after Pristina announced that around 50,000 e..
- [First year of N.Ireland protocol required 1 million customs declarations](https://assetdigest.com/first-year-of-n-ireland-protocol-required-1-million-customs-declarations.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – Over 10,000 firms completed one million customs declarations to move goods from Britain into Northern Ireland in 2021, the first year of op..
- [Tennis-Williams retirement on hold after win over world number two](https://assetdigest.com/tennis-williams-retirement-on-hold-after-win-over-world-number-two.md): By Steve Keating NEW YORK (Reuters) -Playing more like a world number one than a player ranked outside the top 600, Serena Williams turned back the clock on Wed..
- [UK factories suffer worst month since May 2020 as economy stumbles &#8211; PMI](https://assetdigest.com/uk-factories-suffer-worst-month-since-may-2020-as-economy-stumbles-pmi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British manufacturing output and new orders fell by the most in more than two years in August in the face of deepening uncertainty about su..
- [London stocks fall 1% on weak global growth outlook](https://assetdigest.com/london-stocks-fall-1-on-weak-global-growth-outlook.md): By Johann M Cherian and Bansari Mayur Kamdar (Reuters) -UK’s FTSE 100 index fell sharply on Thursday as mining stocks dragged the commodity-heavy index lower ..
- [Australia&#8217;s property downturn puts home buyers in double mortgage bind](https://assetdigest.com/australias-property-downturn-puts-home-buyers-in-double-mortgage-bind.md): By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia’s housing market downturn is squeezing many home sellers into a double bind: They’ve taken out a mortgage for a ne..
- [Boeing expects MAX 7 to be certified before MAX 10 &#8211; executive](https://assetdigest.com/boeing-expects-max-7-to-be-certified-before-max-10-executive.md): NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Boeing Co expects the 737 MAX 7 will be certified by the end of the year and the larger MAX 10 in the first half of 2023, a company executi..
- [After long drought, China plots ambitious water infrastructure push](https://assetdigest.com/after-long-drought-china-plots-ambitious-water-infrastructure-push.md): By David Stanway SHANGHAI (Reuters) – After a record heatwave parched large areas of the Yangtze basin, Chinese provinces are planning to spend billions of do..
- [Volkswagen&#8217;s Mexico factory workers reject union pay deal](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagens-mexico-factory-workers-reject-union-pay-deal.md): MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Volkswagen workers at its main Mexico factory rejected a deal for a 9% pay hike, an official statement said, voting for a second time ..
- [Standard Chartered rolls out digital bank in hot Singapore market](https://assetdigest.com/standard-chartered-rolls-out-digital-bank-in-hot-singapore-market.md): SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Standard Chartered and FairPrice Group on Thursday rolled out their digital bank focusing on Singapore’s retail segment, a move that c..
- [UK house prices speed up but slowdown coming, Nationwide says](https://assetdigest.com/uk-house-prices-speed-up-but-slowdown-coming-nationwide-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British house prices rose at a faster monthly pace in August than in July but the market is set to cool as surging energy prices hit househ..
- [Marketmind: Moment in the sun](https://assetdigest.com/marketmind-moment-in-the-sun.md): A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Summer may be finished, but the hot sun is helping energy prices off eye-watering high..
- [Amazon introduces seller storage service to tackle supply chain woes](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-introduces-seller-storage-service-to-tackle-supply-chain-woes.md): (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc introduced a new service on Wednesday to help its sellers store bulk inventory and ease distribution to tackle supply chain issues,..
- [Exclusive-Naftogaz CEO prepared to step down if it would facilitate debt deal](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-naftogaz-ceo-prepared-to-step-down-if-it-would-facilitate-debt-deal.md): By Andrea Shalal KYIV (Reuters) – The head of state-run Ukranian energy company Naftogaz is ready to step down if it would help the business to restructure it..
- [Global body urges EU to make company life simpler by aligning climate reporting](https://assetdigest.com/global-body-urges-eu-to-make-company-life-simpler-by-aligning-climate-reporting.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union should make extra time to align its policies with international rules on reporting on climate change to sav..
- [Botswana awards Norway&#8217;s Scatec first large-scale solar plant contract](https://assetdigest.com/botswana-awards-norways-scatec-first-large-scale-solar-plant-contract.md): GABORONE (Reuters) – State-owned Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) has awarded Norwegian company Scatec ASA a contract to build a 50 MW solar plant, the compan..
- [French sugar makers to start output early as energy curbs loom](https://assetdigest.com/french-sugar-makers-to-start-output-early-as-energy-curbs-loom.md): By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS (Reuters) -France’s two largest sugar makers Tereos and Cristal Union will bring forward the start of their 2022 production ahe..
- [Hackers hit Italian oil company Eni&#8217;s computer networks](https://assetdigest.com/hackers-hit-italian-oil-company-enis-computer-networks.md): (Reuters) -Italian oil company Eni’s computer networks were hacked in recent days but the consequences appear to be minor so far, the company said on Wednesda..
- [Russia jobless rate stays at record low of 3.9% in July](https://assetdigest.com/russia-jobless-rate-stays-at-record-low-of-3-9-in-july.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – The number of people unemployed in Russia was 2.9 million in July, or 3.9% of the workforce, with the jobless rate staying at the record lo..
- [Barclays announces sale of remaining shares in South Africa&#8217;s Absa](https://assetdigest.com/barclays-announces-sale-of-remaining-shares-in-south-africas-absa.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Barclays will sell its remaining 7.4% stake in South African bank Absa, it said on Wednesday, completing its exit from a more than 90-year ..
- [Russia&#8217;s Gazprom expects increase in 2022 revenue](https://assetdigest.com/russias-gazprom-expects-increase-in-2022-revenue.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian gas giant Gazprom showed very good results in the first half and its 2022 revenue will exceed last year’s, CEO Alexey Miller said on..
- [EDF staff, shareholders file complaint over management](https://assetdigest.com/edf-staff-shareholders-file-complaint-over-management.md): By Julien Ponthus and Tassilo Hummel PARIS (Reuters) – An association of EDF staffers and shareholders seeking a higher price for the French utility’s plann..
- [UniCredit gets ECB&#8217;s green light for second 1 billion euro share buyback](https://assetdigest.com/unicredit-gets-ecbs-green-light-for-second-1-billion-euro-share-buyback.md): By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) – UniCredit on Wednesday said it had gained supervisory approval for a new share buyback of up to 1 billion euros ($1 billion)..
- [Spanish toddler dies after being hit by giant hailstone](https://assetdigest.com/spanish-toddler-dies-after-being-hit-by-giant-hailstone.md): MADRID (Reuters) – A 20-month-old girl died after being struck on the head during a violent hailstorm that caused havoc in Catalonia, northeastern Spain, auth..
- [Foreign tourism to Portugal surpasses pre-COVID levels in July](https://assetdigest.com/foreign-tourism-to-portugal-surpasses-pre-covid-levels-in-july.md): LISBON (Reuters) – The number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal slightly surpassed pre-pandemic levels in July for the first time since the end of most CO..
- [Investors flee UK bonds, pushing gilts to huge monthly loss](https://assetdigest.com/investors-flee-uk-bonds-pushing-gilts-to-huge-monthly-loss.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Investors alarmed at Britain’s bleak economic outlook and political uncertainty dumped government bonds on Wednesday, extending a recent sel..
- [Euro slips back below parity, Norwegian krone falls on planned cbank FX purchases](https://assetdigest.com/euro-slips-back-below-parity-norwegian-krone-falls-on-planned-cbank-fx-purchases.md): By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) – The euro slipped back below parity against the dollar on Wednesday and was on track for its third consecutive monthly drop ..
- [Britain&#8217;s Queen Elizabeth will appoint new prime minister at Balmoral](https://assetdigest.com/britains-queen-elizabeth-will-appoint-new-prime-minister-at-balmoral.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Queen Elizabeth will break with tradition to appoint Britain’s new prime minister at her Balmoral Castle residence in Scotland rather than a..
- [Iran deal a wild card for oil market strained by supply risks &#8211; Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/iran-deal-a-wild-card-for-oil-market-strained-by-supply-risks-reuters-poll.md): By Swati Verma (Reuters) – A looming EU embargo on Russian oil is expected to exacerbate supply tightness and keep prices in triple digits this year unless th..
- [Austria grants credit line to Vienna utility squeezed by power price surge](https://assetdigest.com/austria-grants-credit-line-to-vienna-utility-squeezed-by-power-price-surge.md): VIENNA (Reuters) – Austria’s government on Wednesday granted a 2 billion euro ($2 billion) credit line to the City of Vienna for the power firm it owns, Wie..
- [Spain launches free rail travel passes to fight inflation](https://assetdigest.com/spain-launches-free-rail-travel-passes-to-fight-inflation.md): By Marco Trujillo and Christina Thykjaer MADRID (Reuters) – After struggling a bit with the ticket machine at Madrid’s grand 19th century Atocha railway sta..
- [Interest rate and recession fears knock stocks and oil](https://assetdigest.com/interest-rate-and-recession-fears-knock-stocks-and-oil.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Record-high inflation in the euro zone compounded recession fears stalking markets on Wednesday as central banks on both sides..
- [Dutch to spend $16 billion to cushion effects of inflation -media](https://assetdigest.com/dutch-to-spend-16-billion-to-cushion-effects-of-inflation-media.md): AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The Dutch government plans to spend around 16 billion euros ($15.97 billion) next year in an effort to help people pay rocketing bills f..
- [High inflation, recession risk widen ECB dilemma](https://assetdigest.com/high-inflation-recession-risk-widen-ecb-dilemma.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Euro zone inflation jumped to another record high and will soon hit double-digit territory, heralding a string of big interest rate hikes e..
- [Turkey&#8217;s economy grew 7.6% in Q2 driven by domestic demand, exports](https://assetdigest.com/turkeys-economy-grew-7-6-in-q2-driven-by-domestic-demand-exports.md): By Nevzat Devranoglu and Ali Kucukgocmen ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s economy grew 7.6% year-on-year in the second quarter as expected, extending a hot str..
- [German bonds set for worst month in decades as inflation hits new highs](https://assetdigest.com/german-bonds-set-for-worst-month-in-decades-as-inflation-hits-new-highs.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – Germany’s borrowing costs rose to their highest level in over two months on Wednesday, and were set to end August wit..
- [UK energy bill help won&#8217;t lower inflation, statisticians rule](https://assetdigest.com/uk-energy-bill-help-wont-lower-inflation-statisticians-rule.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -British government energy bill rebates for households cannot be viewed as lowering inflation, official statisticians said on Wed..
- [EU to restrict travel rules for Russians, split on how far to go](https://assetdigest.com/eu-to-restrict-travel-rules-for-russians-split-on-how-far-to-go.md): By Sabine Siebold and Robert Muller PRAGUE (Reuters) -The EU’s foreign policy chief on Wednesday urged bickering nations to settle their differences on restri..
- [Foreign business travel missing ingredient for Irish hotel recovery &#8211; Dalata](https://assetdigest.com/foreign-business-travel-missing-ingredient-for-irish-hotel-recovery-dalata.md): By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) – Executives at Ireland’s large hub of multinational companies are still only going on a small fraction of the foreign bu..
- [Toyota Motor to invest $5.3 billion in Japan, U.S. for EV battery supply](https://assetdigest.com/toyota-motor-to-invest-5-3-billion-in-japan-u-s-for-ev-battery-supply.md): (Reuters) -Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it would invest up to 730 billion yen ($5.27 billion) in Japan and the United States to make batteries for fully ..
- [ECB must swiftly normalise rates; neutral may not be enough, Knot says](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-must-swiftly-normalise-rates-neutral-may-not-be-enough-knot-says.md): (Reuters) -The European Central Bank must swiftly normalise interest rates as inflation could still go higher and lifting rates to the neutral level, which neit..
- [German EU-harmonised consumer prices up 8.8% y/y in August](https://assetdigest.com/german-eu-harmonised-consumer-prices-up-8-8-y-y-in-august.md): (Reuters) – German consumer prices, harmonised to compare with other European countries, were up 8.8% on the year and rose by 0.4% month-on-month in August pr..
- [Factbox-Government measures to ease inflation pain](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-government-measures-to-ease-inflation-pain-2.md): (Reuters) – Pandemic-related disruption to global supply chains and the knock-on effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine have combined to drive up prices of ener..
- [UK credit card borrowing rises by most since 2005 &#8211; BoE](https://assetdigest.com/uk-credit-card-borrowing-rises-by-most-since-2005-boe.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British credit card borrowing grew at the fastest pace since 2005 in the 12 months to July, Bank of England data showed o..
- [Britain&#8217;s bleak outlook sets sterling to downward spiral](https://assetdigest.com/britains-bleak-outlook-sets-sterling-to-downward-spiral.md): By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling edged lower on Tuesday against the euro and was set for its biggest monthly fall against the single currency in 16 ..
- [China&#8217;s big cities, from Dalian to Shenzhen, ramp up COVID curbs](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-big-cities-from-dalian-to-shenzhen-ramp-up-covid-curbs.md): BEIJING/SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) -Several of China’s biggest cities imposed tougher COVID-19 curbs on Tuesday, further crimping the activities of tens of mil..
- [Pakistan floods add to pain for struggling small businesses](https://assetdigest.com/pakistan-floods-add-to-pain-for-struggling-small-businesses.md): By Zofeen T. Ebrahim KARACHI, Pakistan (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Dipping a roller into a tray of blue paint, Mohammad Rashid counts his losses after reco..
- [For refugees in Cameroon, digital IDs are a life changer](https://assetdigest.com/for-refugees-in-cameroon-digital-ids-are-a-life-changer.md): By Maikem Emmanuela YAOUNDE (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As a refugee in Cameroon, Shelley Teckombi Yazembrou struggled for nearly seven years to open a ban..
- [Banks, oil majors lift British shares higher](https://assetdigest.com/banks-oil-majors-lift-british-shares-higher.md): By Bansari Mayur Kamdar and Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -UK’s FTSE 100 reversed early losses on Tuesday, as banks and energy stocks bounced back after a rough ..
- [Banks lift European bourses as rate hike, recession fears grow](https://assetdigest.com/banks-lift-european-bourses-as-rate-hike-recession-fears-grow.md): By Anisha Sircar (Reuters) -European shares rose on Tuesday following a two-day slump as banking stocks boosted bourses on the back of higher interest rate expe..
- [Spain August 12-month inflation slows to 10.4% YoY; oil gives a break](https://assetdigest.com/spain-august-12-month-inflation-slows-to-10-4-yoy-oil-gives-a-break.md): (Reuters) – Spanish domestic consumer prices have eased despite remaining high, mainly due to lower fuel prices against a rise in power prices, preliminary da..
- [Switzerland&#8217;s engineering sector urges country to start energy saving now](https://assetdigest.com/switzerlands-engineering-sector-urges-country-to-start-energy-saving-now.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Switzerland’s mechanical and electrical engineering sector said on Tuesday that businesses and households need to start energy savings im..
- [O&#8217;Grady to return to Bank of Ireland as CEO &#8211; Irish Times](https://assetdigest.com/ogrady-to-return-to-bank-of-ireland-as-ceo-irish-times.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – Bank of Ireland’s board has selected the group’s former chief financial officer Myles O’Grady to become its next chief executive, jus..
- [Parched UAE turns to science to squeeze more rainfall from clouds](https://assetdigest.com/parched-uae-turns-to-science-to-squeeze-more-rainfall-from-clouds.md): By Abir Ahmar ABU DHABI (Reuters) – As a twin-turboprop aircraft takes off under the burning desert sun with dozens of salt canisters attached to its wings, U..
- [Schlumberger, Subsea 7 and Aker Solutions to form subsea engineering firm](https://assetdigest.com/schlumberger-subsea-7-and-aker-solutions-to-form-subsea-engineering-firm.md): OSLO (Reuters) – U.S. engineering firm Schlumberger and Norway’s Aker Solutions plan to merge their subsea oil and gas construction business and to bring in..
- [PIMCO cut big position in Russia CDS by adding bonds in Q2](https://assetdigest.com/pimco-cut-big-position-in-russia-cds-by-adding-bonds-in-q2.md): By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) – PIMCO’s largest investment fund bought Russia government international bonds and hedged its position through credit..
- [Toyota&#8217;s July global vehicle output drops again, puts annual target in doubt](https://assetdigest.com/toyotas-july-global-vehicle-output-drops-again-puts-annual-target-in-doubt.md): (Reuters) -Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday its July global vehicle production had fallen 8.6% year-on-year, missing its target for the fourth straight month, ..
- [Rate fever propels dollar, wallops stocks and bonds](https://assetdigest.com/rate-fever-propels-dollar-wallops-stocks-and-bonds.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe and Koh Gui Qing NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks slumped on Monday as the growing risk of more aggressive U.S. and European inter..
- [EEX markets to remain open as power prices soar &#8211; statement](https://assetdigest.com/eex-markets-to-remain-open-as-power-prices-soar-statement.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Energy Exchange said on Monday the bourse would remain open in its transparent price-setting role following significant pow..
- [Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-and-russia-what-you-need-to-know-right-now-3.md): (Reuters) – Ukraine announced the start of a long-awaited counter-offensive to retake territory in the south seized by Russian forces since their invasion six..
- [Traders ramp up bets on 75 basis-point ECB Sept hike, bond yields jump](https://assetdigest.com/traders-ramp-up-bets-on-75-basis-point-ecb-sept-hike-bond-yields-jump.md): By Yoruk Bahceli (Reuters) -Euro zone money markets moved on Monday to price in a two-thirds chance of a large 75 basis-point European Central Bank rate hike in..
- [Oil rises on prospect of OPEC+ supply cut](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-on-prospect-of-opec-supply-cut.md): By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) -Oil rose more than 1% on Monday, extending last week’s gain, as potential OPEC+ output cuts and conflict in Libya helped to o..
- [Floods, other water-related disasters could cost global economy $5.6 trillion by 2050 -report](https://assetdigest.com/floods-other-water-related-disasters-could-cost-global-economy-5-6-trillion-by-2050-report.md): By Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) – Worsening droughts, storms and torrential rain in some of the world’s largest economies could cause $5.6 trillion in los..
- [ECB should raise rates at steady pace, chief economist says](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-should-raise-rates-at-steady-pace-chief-economist-says.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank should raise interest rates at a “steady pace” until the end of its hiking cycle, partly to maintain room to ..
- [Russian rouble firms towards 60 vs dollar, stocks up](https://assetdigest.com/russian-rouble-firms-towards-60-vs-dollar-stocks-up.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -The rouble firmed towards 60 against the dollar on Monday, supported by the last month-end tax payments that boost demand for the Russian curr..
- [Pain of breaking inflation will reverberate around the globe](https://assetdigest.com/pain-of-breaking-inflation-will-reverberate-around-the-globe.md): By Balazs Koranyi and Howard Schneider JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (Reuters) -The message from the world’s top finance chiefs is loud and clear: rampant inflation is h..
- [Russia sharply scales back Far East war games with China](https://assetdigest.com/russia-sharply-scales-back-far-east-war-games-with-china.md): By Mark Trevelyan LONDON (Reuters) – Russian military exercises in the Far East this week will take place on a far smaller scale than when they were last held..
- [Dutch wind farm blows away opposition as &#8216;new millers&#8217; get a stake](https://assetdigest.com/dutch-wind-farm-blows-away-opposition-as-new-millers-get-a-stake.md): By Esther Verkaik ZEEWOLDE, Netherlands (Reuters) – Authorities in the Dutch city of Zeewolde have opened one of the country’s largest onshore wind farms af..
- [Belgium supports energy price caps, suspending trading in EU power crunch](https://assetdigest.com/belgium-supports-energy-price-caps-suspending-trading-in-eu-power-crunch.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Belgium has backed introducing price caps for European Union’s gas and electricity hubs, as well as suspending trade in case of “irra..
- [Elon Musk: focused on getting self-driving Teslas in wide release by year-end](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-focused-on-getting-self-driving-teslas-in-wide-release-by-year-end.md): By Nerijus Adomaitis and Nora Buli STAVANGER, Norway (Reuters) -Tesla chief Elon Musk said on Monday he aimed to get the electric auto maker’s self-driving te..
- [Oil trio&#8217;s Northern Lights in Yara CO2 emissions storage deal](https://assetdigest.com/oil-trios-northern-lights-in-yara-co2-emissions-storage-deal.md): By Nerijus Adomaitis and Nora Buli STAVANGER, Norway (Reuters) -Norwegian carbon dioxide (CO2) storage company Northern Lights and its owners have agreed to sto..
- [Swiss watchmakers remain upbeat ahead of Geneva gathering](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-watchmakers-remain-upbeat-ahead-of-geneva-gathering.md): By Silke Koltrowitz ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss watchmakers are not seeing signs so far that geopolitical tensions and recession fears are hitting demand for lux..
- [Sony to buy mobile game developer in push beyond consoles](https://assetdigest.com/sony-to-buy-mobile-game-developer-in-push-beyond-consoles.md): By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) – Sony Group Corp on Monday said it will acquire Helsinki and Berlin-based mobile games business Savage Game Studios for an undi..
- [Finnair partners with Qatar Airways in search of new routes](https://assetdigest.com/finnair-partners-with-qatar-airways-in-search-of-new-routes.md): (Reuters) – Finnair will establish a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways to open up new routes from Nordic capitals to the Qatari capital Doha, the Fi..
- [IKEA stores owner buys 49% stake in Swedish wind power projects](https://assetdigest.com/ikea-stores-owner-buys-49-stake-in-swedish-wind-power-projects.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Ingka Group, the owner of most IKEA stores worldwide, on Monday said it has agreed to buy a 49% stake in three wind development projects..
- [Oil rises on prospect of OPEC supply cut, demand growth](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-on-prospect-of-opec-supply-cut-demand-growth.md): By Sonali Paul and Mohi Narayan (Reuters) -Oil prices rose 1% on Monday, as expectations that OPEC would cut output if needed to support prices, coupled with co..
- [NASA&#8217;s next-generation megarocket set for debut test launch to moon](https://assetdigest.com/nasas-next-generation-megarocket-set-for-debut-test-launch-to-moon.md): By Joey Roulette and Steve Gorman CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) – NASA’s colossal next-generation rocketship was set for its long-awaited debut launch on M..
- [Johnny Depp makes surprise appearance at MTV&#8217;s Video Music Awards](https://assetdigest.com/johnny-depp-makes-surprise-appearance-at-mtvs-video-music-awards.md): Johnny Depp makes surprise appearance at MTV’s Video Music Awards By Lisa Richwine (Reuters) – Actor Johnny Depp, who is trying to rebuild his career after ..
- [China July industrial profits down as COVID curbs, heatwaves hit](https://assetdigest.com/china-july-industrial-profits-down-as-covid-curbs-heatwaves-hit.md): SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Profits at China’s industrial firms sank in July, reversing previous gains as fresh COVID-19 curbs dragged down demand and squeezed factor..
- [Analysis-Forget showering, it&#8217;s eat or heat for shocked Europeans hit by energy crisis](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-forget-showering-its-eat-or-heat-for-shocked-europeans-hit-by-energy-crisis.md): By Bozorgmehr Sharafedin and Canan Sevgili LONDON (Reuters) – No more ironing, limited oven use and showering at work – Europeans are trying to keep their e..
- [Investors eye lower Wall Street on Powell nerves](https://assetdigest.com/investors-eye-lower-wall-street-on-powell-nerves.md): By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. stock futures were indicating a lower open on Wall Street on Friday while world stocks were heading for a small drop o..
- [Prince Harry hopes Diana death anniversary will be &#8216;filled with memories&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/prince-harry-hopes-diana-death-anniversary-will-be-filled-with-memories.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince Harry said he wished his children could have met his mother Princess Diana and hoped the 25th anniversary of her death n..
- [Dollar dips ahead of Powell speech](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-dips-ahead-of-powell-speech.md): By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar dipped against other major currencies on Friday, ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s widely-an..
- [Hungary cenbank seen hiking 100 bps to 11.75% next week as inflation surges](https://assetdigest.com/hungary-cenbank-seen-hiking-100-bps-to-11-75-next-week-as-inflation-surges.md): By Krisztina Than BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s central bank is expected to raise its base interest rate by 100 basis points to 11.75% next Tuesday, with m..
- [Funds from electricity levy could help German households, says renewables association](https://assetdigest.com/funds-from-electricity-levy-could-help-german-households-says-renewables-association.md): BERLIN – A multi-billion-euro account fed by a now-suspended surcharge on electricity prices could be used to provide German households facing high energy bil..
- [Global equity funds see large outflows on slowdown worries](https://assetdigest.com/global-equity-funds-see-large-outflows-on-slowdown-worries.md): (Reuters) – Global equity funds witnessed their biggest weekly capital withdrawals in five weeks in the week to Aug. 24 on concerns that rate hikes would lead..
- [Heavy Norwegian gas maintenance adds to energy price pressure](https://assetdigest.com/heavy-norwegian-gas-maintenance-adds-to-energy-price-pressure.md): By Nora Buli OSLO (Reuters) – Norway, which has overtaken Russia as the biggest gas supplier to Europe in the wake of the war in Ukraine, will curtail its gas..
- [European stocks slip on dour German sentiment survey ahead of Powell speech](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-slip-on-dour-german-sentiment-survey-ahead-of-powell-speech.md): By Anisha Sircar (Reuters) -European shares slipped on Friday as investors fretted over downbeat German consumer sentiment data due to rising energy costs and t..
- [Thousands of British postal workers walk out over pay](https://assetdigest.com/thousands-of-british-postal-workers-walk-out-over-pay.md): LONDON (Reuters) – More than 115,000 workers at Britain’s Royal Mail began the first of four days of strike action on Friday in a pay dispute which the post..
- [Factbox-How far are UK energy bills set to rise and what help are consumers getting?](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-how-far-are-uk-energy-bills-set-to-rise-and-what-help-are-consumers-getting.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem said on Friday the cap on domestic energy prices would rise to 3,549 pounds ($4,188.17) a year from the ..
- [FTSE 100 extends gains, Micro Focus soars on buyout deal](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-extends-gains-micro-focus-soars-on-buyout-deal.md): By Johann M Cherian and Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -UK’s blue-chip index rose for a second straight day on Friday on gains in commodities and banking sectors, w..
- [Russian rouble opens flat, sticks to 60-mark against U.S. dollar](https://assetdigest.com/russian-rouble-opens-flat-sticks-to-60-mark-against-u-s-dollar.md): (Reuters) – The Russian rouble opened flat in trading on Friday as month-end tax payments by exporters helped keep the currency hovering around the benchmark ..
- [Sentiment among German exporters falls for third month in a row -Ifo](https://assetdigest.com/sentiment-among-german-exporters-falls-for-third-month-in-a-row-ifo.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Sentiment among German exporters fell for the third month in a row in August as high gas prices and a weak global economic environment weig..
- [New UK PM will need to take urgent action on energy bills &#8211; Ofgem CEO](https://assetdigest.com/new-uk-pm-will-need-to-take-urgent-action-on-energy-bills-ofgem-ceo.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s new prime minister will need to act urgently to address the issue of soaring energy prices, the chief executive of energy regul..
- [UK&#8217;s Micro Focus shares nearly double after Canada&#8217;s OpenText agrees $6 billion takeover](https://assetdigest.com/uks-micro-focus-shares-nearly-double-after-canadas-opentext-agrees-6-billion-takeover.md): By Eva Mathews and Krystal Hu (Reuters) -Shares of Micro Focus soared more than 90% on Friday after Canadian software company OpenText agreed to buy the enterpr..
- [Most of BP&#8217;s Whiting refinery units shut following fire -sources](https://assetdigest.com/most-of-bps-whiting-refinery-units-shut-following-fire-sources.md): HOUSTON (Reuters) -Most of the units at BP Plc’s 435,000 barrel-per-day Whiting, Indiana, refinery were out of production on Thursday following a Wednesday ni..
- [Decision to end ECB reinvestments takes back seat to rate hikes, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/decision-to-end-ecb-reinvestments-takes-back-seat-to-rate-hikes-sources-say.md): By Balazs Koranyi JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (Reuters) – The European Central Bank could soon start talks on ending reinvestments of cash maturing in its 3.3 trillion..
- [Carlsberg&#8217;s Poland unit could stop production; lack of CO2 threatens food industry](https://assetdigest.com/carlsbergs-poland-unit-could-stop-production-lack-of-co2-threatens-food-industry.md): GDANSK (Reuters) -Danish brewery Carlsberg’s subsidiary in Poland could cut or halt beer production due to a lack of carbon dioxide deliveries, that is becomi..
- [After rescue by Open Arms, 99 migrants wait to dock in Europe](https://assetdigest.com/after-rescue-by-open-arms-99-migrants-wait-to-dock-in-europe.md): By Juan Medina ABOARD THE OPEN ARMS UNO, off Sicily (Reuters) – Around 30 nautical miles off the coast of Italy’s Sicily, 99 migrants are awaiting an update..
- [Novartis to spin off generics business Sandoz next year](https://assetdigest.com/novartis-to-spin-off-generics-business-sandoz-next-year.md): By Natalie Grover ZURICH/LONDON (Reuters) -Novartis plans to spin off its underperforming generics unit Sandoz to sharpen its focus on its patented prescription..
- [DATA REFORM BILL: BETTER FOR BUSINESS?](https://assetdigest.com/data-reform-bill-better-for-business.md): FOUR years since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was implemented, statistics from RSM have revealed that 30% of European businesses are still n..
- [Germany signs deal to give ownership of Benin Bronzes to Nigeria](https://assetdigest.com/germany-signs-deal-to-give-ownership-of-benin-bronzes-to-nigeria.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany signed an agreement on Thursday to transfer ownership to Nigeria of the Benin Bronzes, among Africa’s most culturally significant..
- [Citigroup says will close Russian consumer, commercial business](https://assetdigest.com/citigroup-says-will-close-russian-consumer-commercial-business.md): By Lananh Nguyen (Reuters) -Wall Street giant Citigroup Inc will close its consumer and commercial banking businesses in Russia starting this quarter and expect..
- [French wheat protein slips further in latest harvest results](https://assetdigest.com/french-wheat-protein-slips-further-in-latest-harvest-results.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Nearly complete quality results from France’s soft wheat harvest showed slightly weaker protein levels than in initial samples, underscori..
- [Looks aren&#8217;t everything &#8211; British supermarkets to stock misshapen fruit amid drought](https://assetdigest.com/looks-arent-everything-british-supermarkets-to-stock-misshapen-fruit-amid-drought.md): By Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) – Two British supermarket chains will stock bent carrots and other misshapen fruit and vegetables on their shelves in an ..
- [Dollar edges lower as investors wait on Fed&#8217;s Powell](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-edges-lower-as-investors-wait-on-feds-powell.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar index and the euro both slipped on Thursday in choppy trading as investors waited on a speech by Federal Res..
- [Fortum says rising costs of Nordic power trading are &#8220;worrying&#8221;](https://assetdigest.com/fortum-says-rising-costs-of-nordic-power-trading-are-worrying.md): By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finnish utility Fortum on Thursday said low liquidity and high price volatility have created a “worrying” situation ..
- [Europe&#8217;s Wizz Air considering a Saudi operating license](https://assetdigest.com/europes-wizz-air-considering-a-saudi-operating-license.md): RIYADH (Reuters) -European budget carrier Wizz Air is considering basing an airline in Saudi Arabia as part an agreement signed with the government this year to..
- [Oil firms must step up exploration off Norway to unlock potential -NPD](https://assetdigest.com/oil-firms-must-step-up-exploration-off-norway-to-unlock-potential-npd.md): By Nerijus Adomaitis OSLO (Reuters) – Oil companies in Norway must increase their exploration activity in remote regions like the Arctic Barents Sea to find t..
- [Ukraine war, energy crisis send German business sentiment to lowest level since June 2020](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-war-energy-crisis-send-german-business-sentiment-to-lowest-level-since-june-2020.md): By Miranda Murray BERLIN (Reuters) -German business morale in August fell to its lowest reading since June 2020 amid high uncertainty due to the Ukraine war, th..
- [Sterling rises 0.5% as dollar takes a breather](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-rises-0-5-as-dollar-takes-a-breather.md): By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling recouped some losses against the dollar on Thursday but was still languishing near a 2-1/2 year low ahead of upcom..
- [FTSE 100 rebounds on energy, earnings lift](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-rebounds-on-energy-earnings-lift.md): By Johann M Cherian and Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -London’s blue-chip stock index bounced off two-week closing lows on Thursday, as energy stocks received a li..
- [EU to urge big polluters to toughen climate pledges by COP27 summit &#8211; draft](https://assetdigest.com/eu-to-urge-big-polluters-to-toughen-climate-pledges-by-cop27-summit-draft.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will urge the world’s biggest economies to improve their targets to fight climate change ahead of thi..
- [Energy stocks boost European shares ahead of ECB minutes](https://assetdigest.com/energy-stocks-boost-european-shares-ahead-of-ecb-minutes.md): By Anisha Sircar (Reuters) -European shares firmed on Thursday on a boost from oil stocks ahead of minutes from the last policy meeting of the bloc’s central ..
- [Sony hikes PS5 price on economic pressures, rising rates](https://assetdigest.com/sony-hikes-ps5-price-on-economic-pressures-rising-rates.md): By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) -Sony Group Corp said on Thursday it was hiking the price of its PlayStation 5 games console in markets including Europe, Japan an..
- [New UK PM must be radical to stop power bill catastrophe &#8211; think tank](https://assetdigest.com/new-uk-pm-must-be-radical-to-stop-power-bill-catastrophe-think-tank.md): By Humza Jilani LONDON(Reuters) -Britain’s next prime minister must adopt radical ideas – such as discounted power tariffs, energy bill freezes or a “soli..
- [Shell Energy to pay for overcharging price cap customers -Ofgem](https://assetdigest.com/shell-energy-to-pay-for-overcharging-price-cap-customers-ofgem.md): (Reuters) -Shell Plc’s UK retail energy business has to pay 536,970 pounds ($635,181) for overcharging some customers on its default tariffs which are subject..
- [Rouble steadies near 60 vs dollar; TCS, M.Video shares down after results](https://assetdigest.com/rouble-steadies-near-60-vs-dollar-tcs-m-video-shares-down-after-results.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian rouble stabilised near 60 against the dollar on Thursday, lacking new momentum, while shares in TCS, owner of Russia’s Tinkof..
- [Google to roll out anti-disinformation campaign in some EU countries](https://assetdigest.com/google-to-roll-out-anti-disinformation-campaign-in-some-eu-countries.md): By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Google’s Jigsaw subsidiary will launch a campaign next week to tackle disinformation in Poland, Slovakia and the Cz..
- [Hedge funds suffer big outflows in Q2 &#8211; data](https://assetdigest.com/hedge-funds-suffer-big-outflows-in-q2-data.md): By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) – Investors yanked a net $7.8 billion out of hedge funds in the second quarter, industry data published on Wednesday showed..
- [France&#8217;s Schneider considers full buyout of AVEVA](https://assetdigest.com/frances-schneider-considers-full-buyout-of-aveva.md): By Sudip Kar-Gupta and Supantha Mukherjee PARIS (Reuters) -French industrial conglomerate Schneider is considering buying out minority shareholders in software ..
- [Greece&#8217;s Aegean Airlines in code sharing deal with Emirates](https://assetdigest.com/greeces-aegean-airlines-in-code-sharing-deal-with-emirates.md): ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s largest carrier Aegean Airlines said on Wednesday it had struck a so-called code sharing agreement with Emirates, allowing both ..
- [German exporters pinched by 70-billion-euro price squeeze &#8211; DIHK](https://assetdigest.com/german-exporters-pinched-by-70-billion-euro-price-squeeze-dihk.md): By Rene Wagner BERLIN (Reuters) – German exporters are in an “extreme price squeeze” and incurred extra costs of 70 billion euros ($69 billion) this year ..
- [Ford delays Spanish investments, citing &#8216;revised outlook for Europe&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/ford-delays-spanish-investments-citing-revised-outlook-for-europe.md): By Joan Faus BARCELONA (Reuters) -Ford said on Wednesday it is delaying its production investments in Spain, citing a “revised outlook for Europe” but said ..
- [Exclusive-Tinder-owner Match ups antitrust pressure on Apple in India with new case](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-tinder-owner-match-ups-antitrust-pressure-on-apple-in-india-with-new-case.md): By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Tinder-owner Match Group has filed an antitrust case against Apple with the competition regulator in India, accusing it ..
- [Russian stocks to pare some heavy losses by year-end &#8211; Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/russian-stocks-to-pare-some-heavy-losses-by-year-end-reuters-poll.md): (This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine) By Andrey Ostroukh MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia..
- [NASA poised for historic Artemis I lunar launch from Florida](https://assetdigest.com/nasa-poised-for-historic-artemis-i-lunar-launch-from-florida.md): By Steve Gorman and Joey Roulette (Reuters) – A half century after the end of NASA’s Apollo era, the U.S. space agency’s long-anticipated bid to return as..
- [Analysis-&#8216;New shock&#8217; for European markets as gas price spike fuels inflation fears](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-new-shock-for-european-markets-as-gas-price-spike-fuels-inflation-fears.md): By Tommy Wilkes, Yoruk Bahceli and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – Another dramatic spike in natural gas prices appears to have ended any hopes that Europ..
- [How music builds relationships in teams and with customers](https://assetdigest.com/how-music-builds-relationships-in-teams-and-with-customers.md): Music has the power to bring us together. Whether using music to connect retail staff with customers, helping employees’ bond with their employers, or cr..
- [The Golden Touch: How gold can offer stability in times of uncertainty](https://assetdigest.com/the-golden-touch-how-gold-can-offer-stability-in-times-of-uncertainty.md): By Jake Webster, Managing Director, The Seventy Ninth Group It would be an understatement to say that the future is uncertain. It has now started to look as ..
- [Soccer-Everton edge Fleetwood in League Cup for first win of season, Fulham out](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-everton-edge-fleetwood-in-league-cup-for-first-win-of-season-fulham-out.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Everton avoided any slip-up as they beat third-tier Fleetwood Town 1-0 in the League Cup second round to claim their first win of the season o..
- [Single broadband network is &#8216;right step&#8217; for Italy, Vivendi says](https://assetdigest.com/single-broadband-network-is-right-step-for-italy-vivendi-says.md): MILAN (Reuters) -Creating a single broadband network is “the right step” for Italy, Telecom Italia’s (TIM) biggest investor Vivendi said on Tuesday. “It..
- [Nissan to cease producing cylinder heads for Renault from 2024](https://assetdigest.com/nissan-to-cease-producing-cylinder-heads-for-renault-from-2024.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Nissan said it would stop production of cylinder heads for French car maker Renault at its plant in Sunderland, northern England, from early..
- [Exclusive-Norway eyes high gas output until 2030, says energy minister](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-norway-eyes-high-gas-output-until-2030-says-energy-minister.md): By Nora Buli and Nerijus Adomaitis OSLO (Reuters) – Norway plans to maintain its current high gas production level until the end of the decade as Europe plans..
- [World at rising risk of recession as inflation hits consumers](https://assetdigest.com/world-at-rising-risk-of-recession-as-inflation-hits-consumers.md): By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) – The global economy is increasingly at risk of sliding into recession, surveys showed on Tuesday, as consumers faced with ..
- [Dollar slides on contraction in private sector activity](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-slides-on-contraction-in-private-sector-activity.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar pulled back from a fresh two-decade high against the euro on Tuesday after a report showed U.S. private sect..
- [Euro zone business activity contracted again in Aug, outlook bleak](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-business-activity-contracted-again-in-aug-outlook-bleak-2.md): By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) -Business activity across the euro zone contracted for a second straight month in August as the cost of living crisis forced ..
- [German bond yields at new highs after stronger-than-expected PMIs](https://assetdigest.com/german-bond-yields-at-new-highs-after-stronger-than-expected-pmis.md): By Yoruk Bahceli (Reuters) – German bond yields rose on Tuesday to new multi-week highs after data showed euro zone business activity slowed less than expecte..
- [Apple plans to cut iPhone 14 production lag between China, India &#8211; Bloomberg](https://assetdigest.com/apple-plans-to-cut-iphone-14-production-lag-between-china-india-bloomberg.md): (Reuters) – Apple Inc plans to start making the iPhone 14 in India about two months after its release out of China, in a move that will narrow the gap from th..
- [Europe facing its worst drought in 500 years &#8211; study](https://assetdigest.com/europe-facing-its-worst-drought-in-500-years-study.md): By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Europe is facing its worst drought in at least 500 years, with two-thirds of the continent in a state of alert or wa..
- [Exclusive-Allianz in talks with banks for China asset management venture -sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-allianz-in-talks-with-banks-for-china-asset-management-venture-sources.md): By Samuel Shen and Selena Li HONG KONG (Reuters) – Allianz SE is in talks with Chinese banks to set up a majority-owned asset management venture in the world..
- [Hungary pledges legal changes to secure EU recovery funding &#8211; govt](https://assetdigest.com/hungary-pledges-legal-changes-to-secure-eu-recovery-funding-govt.md): By Krisztina Than and Gabriela Baczynska BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary will amend by the end of October several laws criticised by the European Commission if a..
- [UK to manage water resources carefully as drought continues](https://assetdigest.com/uk-to-manage-water-resources-carefully-as-drought-continues.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will need to continue to manage water resources carefully over the coming months following the driest summer for 50 years and should b..
- [EDF&#8217;s minority shareholders scramble to challenge nationalisation price](https://assetdigest.com/edfs-minority-shareholders-scramble-to-challenge-nationalisation-price.md): By Julien Ponthus PARIS (Reuters) – Minority shareholders in EDF are accelerating their efforts to challenge the price set for the nationalisation of the Fren..
- [ECB must be prudent with rates hikes as recession risk rises: Panetta](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-must-be-prudent-with-rates-hikes-as-recession-risk-rises-panetta.md): MILAN (Reuters) -The European Central Bank must exercise caution with further rate hikes as a looming recession could ease inflationary pressures, lessening the..
- [Record number of migrants arrive in Britain by boat on a single day](https://assetdigest.com/record-number-of-migrants-arrive-in-britain-by-boat-on-a-single-day.md): By Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -The number of migrants arriving in Britain in small boats hit a record for a single day on Monday, as the rise in dangerou..
- [China battles forest fires as fears linger over harvest](https://assetdigest.com/china-battles-forest-fires-as-fears-linger-over-harvest.md): SHANGHAI (Reuters) -The southwestern Chinese regions of Chonqging and Sichuan were battling fires on Tuesday as they awaited a long-anticipated drop in temperat..
- [Euro zone business activity contracted again in Aug, outlook bleak](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-business-activity-contracted-again-in-aug-outlook-bleak.md): By Jonathan Cable LONDON (Reuters) -Business activity across the euro zone contracted for a second straight month in August as the cost of living crisis forced ..
- [German investor Kuehne does not plan to further boost Lufthansa stake &#8211; FAZ](https://assetdigest.com/german-investor-kuehne-does-not-plan-to-further-boost-lufthansa-stake-faz.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German logistics entrepreneur Klaus-Michael Kuehne is not planning to increase his stake in Lufthansa beyond 15%, he told the Frankfurter A..
- [Apple plans to make iPhone 14 in India amid China woes &#8211; Bloomberg News](https://assetdigest.com/apple-plans-to-make-iphone-14-in-india-amid-china-woes-bloomberg-news.md): (Reuters) -Apple Inc plans to start manufacturing iPhone 14 in India as the U.S. tech giant seeks alternatives to China after Xi administration’s clashes with..
- [Japan weighs relaxing border rules on COVID -media](https://assetdigest.com/japan-weighs-relaxing-border-rules-on-covid-media.md): By Rocky Swift and Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan may lift requirements for pre-departure COVID-19 tests for travellers and raise daily caps on entrants,..
- [Germany&#8217;s Uniper to restart coal-fired power plant as Gazprom halts supply to Europe](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-uniper-to-restart-coal-fired-power-plant-as-gazprom-halts-supply-to-europe.md): (Reuters) -German utility Uniper SE on Monday said it will start producing electricity for the market at its Heyden 4 hard-coal-fired power plant as a three-day..
- [Ben &#038; Jerry&#8217;s loses bid to halt sales in West Bank](https://assetdigest.com/ben-jerrys-loses-bid-to-halt-sales-in-west-bank.md): By Jessica DiNapoli and Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -A U.S. judge on Monday rejected Ben & Jerry’s attempt to stop its parent Unilever Plc from allowi..
- [McLaren to enter India market later this year](https://assetdigest.com/mclaren-to-enter-india-market-later-this-year.md): (Reuters) – British sportscar maker McLaren said on Monday it was entering the Indian market, with its first retail outlet set to open in Mumbai later this ye..
- [Dollar higher on risk aversion; euro revisits parity](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-higher-on-risk-aversion-euro-revisits-parity.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar rose across the board on Monday, briefly driving the euro back below parity, as investors shied away fr..
- [Rouble eases from near 4-week high vs dollar, firms vs euro](https://assetdigest.com/rouble-eases-from-near-4-week-high-vs-dollar-firms-vs-euro.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Russian rouble pulled back from last week’s near four-week high against the dollar on Monday but held near its strongest levels this mon..
- [Plan to improve German rail transport may worsen congestion, industry warns](https://assetdigest.com/plan-to-improve-german-rail-transport-may-worsen-congestion-industry-warns.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany is set to make rail transport for power plants and refineries a priority this week to ensure supply, even as railway union and rail..
- [Apple expands self-repair support to MacBooks](https://assetdigest.com/apple-expands-self-repair-support-to-macbooks.md): (Reuters) – Apple Inc said on Monday it would offer customers tools and know-how to repair and service their MacBook laptops at home, months after launching t..
- [Prince William and Kate&#8217;s children to start new school near Windsor](https://assetdigest.com/prince-william-and-kates-children-to-start-new-school-near-windsor.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The three young children of Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate are to start at a new school next month, his office announced on M..
- [Analysis: As drought risks rise, investors eye thirsty companies, solutions](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-as-drought-risks-rise-investors-eye-thirsty-companies-solutions.md): By Cole Horton, Ross Kerber and Simon Jessop NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – As droughts worsen across the world, investors are turning up the heat on companies w..
- [Orban tightens hold over telco sector as Vodafone sells Hungarian unit](https://assetdigest.com/orban-tightens-hold-over-telco-sector-as-vodafone-sells-hungarian-unit-2.md): LONDON/BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Britain’s Vodafone will sell its Hungarian business for 715 billion forints ($1.8 billion) in cash to local IT company 4iG and t..
- [TotalEnergies, Eni announce major Cyprus gas find](https://assetdigest.com/totalenergies-eni-announce-major-cyprus-gas-find.md): By Juliette Portala and Tassilo Hummel PARIS (Reuters) – TotalEnergies of France and Italy’s Eni on Monday announced a significant natural gas discovery at ..
- [Factbox-Big banks expected to rack up more than $1 billion in fines for WhatsApp use](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-big-banks-expected-to-rack-up-more-than-1-billion-in-fines-for-whatsapp-use.md): By Angelique Chen (Reuters) – Banking giants such as JPMorgan Chase & Co and Bank of America collectively face more than $1 billion in regulatory fines for em..
- [Britain&#8217;s cost of living crisis sends sterling to lowest since mid-July](https://assetdigest.com/britains-cost-of-living-crisis-sends-sterling-to-lowest-since-mid-july.md): By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling fell to its lowest since mid-July against the dollar on Monday as surging energy costs and a summer of strikes high..
- [Factbox-What impact will strike at Britain&#8217;s busiest container port have?](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-what-impact-will-strike-at-britains-busiest-container-port-have.md): LONDON (Reuters) – More than 1,900 workers at Britain’s biggest container port, Felixstowe, have begun eight days of strike action that will cause disruptio..
- [Gas crisis sends euro back below parity against dollar](https://assetdigest.com/gas-crisis-sends-euro-back-below-parity-against-dollar.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe and Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – The euro briefly fell back below parity against a robust dollar on Monday and was languishing at five-w..
- [Traders cut Ukraine 2022 combined grain and oilseeds crop forecast](https://assetdigest.com/traders-cut-ukraine-2022-combined-grain-and-oilseeds-crop-forecast.md): KYIV (Reuters) -Grain traders union UGA on Monday cut Ukraine’s 2022 combined grain and oilseeds crop forecast to 64.5 million tonnes from the previous outloo..
- [UK economy shrank record 11% in 2020, worst since 1709](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economy-shrank-record-11-in-2020-worst-since-1709.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain recorded its biggest fall in output in more than 300 years in 2020 when it faced the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a l..
- [Shares slip, dollar dominates as recession looms](https://assetdigest.com/shares-slip-dollar-dominates-as-recession-looms.md): By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) – European shares slumped to month-long lows, oil prices fell and the dollar surged on Monday as fears mounted that inflati..
- [HSBC ups price targets on Greek banks, with Eurobank, Piraeus top picks](https://assetdigest.com/hsbc-ups-price-targets-on-greek-banks-with-eurobank-piraeus-top-picks.md): ATHENS (Reuters) – HSBC raised its price targets on shares of Greece’s four largest lenders after they posted strong performances in the first half, saying ..
- [German recession increasingly likely, Bundesbank says](https://assetdigest.com/german-recession-increasingly-likely-bundesbank-says.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – A recession in Germany, the euro zone’s biggest economy, is increasingly likely and inflation will continue to accelerate and could pe..
- [From chasing deals to turning off screens: Cineworld on the brink](https://assetdigest.com/from-chasing-deals-to-turning-off-screens-cineworld-on-the-brink.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s Cineworld said on Monday it was considering options including a possible bankruptcy filing in the United States as the world’s secon..
- [UK inflation to hit 18% in early 2023, Citi forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/uk-inflation-to-hit-18-in-early-2023-citi-forecasts.md): By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – British consumer price inflation is set to peak at 18% – nine times the Bank of England’s target – in early 2023..
- [French retailer Carrefour to freeze prices on 100 products to tackle inflation](https://assetdigest.com/french-retailer-carrefour-to-freeze-prices-on-100-products-to-tackle-inflation.md): PARIS (Reuters) -French supermarket retailer Carrefour is freezing prices on 100 everyday products from tinned sardines to rice and washing up liquid, it said o..
- [Orban tightens hold over telco sector as Vodafone sells Hungarian unit](https://assetdigest.com/orban-tightens-hold-over-telco-sector-as-vodafone-sells-hungarian-unit.md): Orban tightens hold over telco sector as Vodafone sells Hungarian unit LONDON/BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Britain’s Vodafone will sell its Hungarian business for 7..
- [China steps up easing, cuts lending benchmarks to revive faltering economy](https://assetdigest.com/china-steps-up-easing-cuts-lending-benchmarks-to-revive-faltering-economy.md): By Winni Zhou and Brenda Goh SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China cut its benchmark lending rate and lowered the mortgage reference by a bigger margin on Monday, adding to..
- [Analysis-Meagre medicine cabinet leaves Sanofi unloved](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-meagre-medicine-cabinet-leaves-sanofi-unloved.md): By Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Sanofi’s recent stock rout underscores the pressure on the French drug maker to redouble its efforts in the hunt for ..
- [Asia shares slip, dollar strong as yuan weakens](https://assetdigest.com/asia-shares-slip-dollar-strong-as-yuan-weakens.md): By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares slipped on Monday and the dollar extended its climb amid angst over global growth as most central banks keep rai..
- [Australia&#8217;s Qantas apologises to customers for operational problems](https://assetdigest.com/australias-qantas-apologises-to-customers-for-operational-problems.md): SYDNEY (Reuters) -Qantas Airways Ltd will offer A$50 ($34) vouchers, loyalty status extensions and lounge passes to frequent flyers to apologise for a rise in d..
- [Oil falls on concerns economic slowdown may dent fuel demand](https://assetdigest.com/oil-falls-on-concerns-economic-slowdown-may-dent-fuel-demand.md): By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Monday, ending three days of gains, on fears aggressive U.S. interest rate hikes may lead to a global ec..
- [EU watchdog backs ESG &#8216;quality label&#8217; for market benchmarks](https://assetdigest.com/eu-watchdog-backs-esg-quality-label-for-market-benchmarks.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union’s markets watchdog said on Friday that a ‘quality label’ for market benchmarks would help prevent investors being ..
- [Soccer-Casemiro intent on joining Man United, Ancelotti says](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-casemiro-intent-on-joining-man-united-ancelotti-says.md): By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) -Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid in order to sign for Premier League side Manchester United, coach Carlo Ancelotti said ..
- [Strikes bring London&#8217;s transport network to a halt](https://assetdigest.com/strikes-bring-londons-transport-network-to-a-halt.md): LONDON (Reuters) -London’s transport network ground to a halt on Friday as train and bus workers held strikes over pay and conditions, the latest in a summer ..
- [Cost-of-living crisis prompts &#8216;buy now, pay later&#8217; warning from UK&#8217;s FCA](https://assetdigest.com/cost-of-living-crisis-prompts-buy-now-pay-later-warning-from-uks-fca.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -People responsible for misleading ‘buy now, pay later’ adverts could face two years in prison, Britain’s financial watchdog..
- [Record jump in German producer prices adds to gloomy outlook](https://assetdigest.com/record-jump-in-german-producer-prices-adds-to-gloomy-outlook.md): By Miranda Murray and Paul Carrel BERLIN (Reuters) -German producer prices jumped at the fastest pace on record in July, underscoring the gloomy outlook for Eur..
- [Global equity funds attract inflows for second week in a row](https://assetdigest.com/global-equity-funds-attract-inflows-for-second-week-in-a-row.md): (Reuters) – Global equity funds received inflows for a second straight week in the week to Aug. 17, as investors tempered their expectations for the peak of t..
- [SAS cancels 1,700 flights due to pilot strike, late aircraft deliveries](https://assetdigest.com/sas-cancels-1700-flights-due-to-pilot-strike-late-aircraft-deliveries.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Scandinavian airline SAS has suspended 1,700 flights in the coming months due partly to a two-week pilot strike in July over collective ..
- [Soccer &#8211; Deep pockets needed to persuade Glazers to sell United](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-deep-pockets-needed-to-persuade-glazers-to-sell-united.md): By Simon Evans MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s interest in buying Manchester United has raised the hopes of the club’s..
- [Britain sets out roadmap for self driving vehicle usage by 2025](https://assetdigest.com/britain-sets-out-roadmap-for-self-driving-vehicle-usage-by-2025.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Friday it wanted a widespread rollout of self-driving vehicles on roads by 2025, announcing plans for new laws and 100 mill..
- [Online discounts boost struggling UK retailers in July](https://assetdigest.com/online-discounts-boost-struggling-uk-retailers-in-july.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British shoppers spent more than expected last month after being enticed by online shopping deals, official figures showed o..
- [Euro zone current account swings back to a surplus in June](https://assetdigest.com/euro-zone-current-account-swings-back-to-a-surplus-in-june.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The euro zone’s current account swung back to a small surplus in June on an improvement in the trade of services and higher primary in..
- [Russian rouble nears 4-week high versus dollar](https://assetdigest.com/russian-rouble-nears-4-week-high-versus-dollar.md): (This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine) MOSCOW (Reuters) – The rouble firmed to a nea..
- [Take Five: Taking in the vistas from Jackson Hole](https://assetdigest.com/take-five-taking-in-the-vistas-from-jackson-hole.md): (Reuters) – Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is the focal point for markets in the coming week as investors zero in on the Federal Reserve’s annual confab. Business a..
- [Samsung Elec breaks ground on new chip R&#038;D centre, plans $15 billion investment by 2028](https://assetdigest.com/samsung-elec-breaks-ground-on-new-chip-rd-centre-plans-15-billion-investment-by-2028.md): SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics said on Friday it broke ground at a new semiconductor research and development (R&D) complex in South Korea, where it pl..
- [Bavarian Nordic signs up U.S. firm for packaging monkeypox vaccine](https://assetdigest.com/bavarian-nordic-signs-up-u-s-firm-for-packaging-monkeypox-vaccine.md): (Reuters) – Danish biotech firm Bavarian Nordic said on Thursday it has signed up a U.S.-based manufacturer to package its Jynneos monkeypox vaccine and the p..
- [Cricket-Fiery Stokes revives England but S Africa build good lead](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-fiery-stokes-revives-england-but-s-africa-build-good-lead.md): LONDON (Reuters) – A fiery spell from captain Ben Stokes dragged England back into the match but South Africa remained the happier side as they reached 289 fo..
- [Next year&#8217;s Geneva auto show cancelled -organisers](https://assetdigest.com/next-years-geneva-auto-show-cancelled-organisers.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – The Geneva International Motor Show scheduled to take place in February has been cancelled for the fourth year running, the organisers said..
- [Record numbers resign in France as bargaining power balance shifts -labour ministry](https://assetdigest.com/record-numbers-resign-in-france-as-bargaining-power-balance-shifts-labour-ministry.md): By Myriam Rivet and Tassilo Hummel PARIS (Reuters) – More French employees than ever quit their jobs at the end of 2021 and start of 2022, as the balance of b..
- [Stablecoin Tether hires BDO Italia for monthly proof-of-reserve reports](https://assetdigest.com/stablecoin-tether-hires-bdo-italia-for-monthly-proof-of-reserve-reports.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) -Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin, said on Thursday it had appointed accounting firm BDO Italia to vouch for its ..
- [German gas import costs surge 153% in first half as imports drop 24%](https://assetdigest.com/german-gas-import-costs-surge-153-in-first-half-as-imports-drop-24.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German natural gas import costs rose by 153% in the first six months of 2022 from a year earlier, even though imports were down by 24.3%..
- [Shares choppy, U.S. yields fall as investors digest Fed minutes](https://assetdigest.com/shares-choppy-u-s-yields-fall-as-investors-digest-fed-minutes.md): By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global equity markets were choppy and U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday, as uncertainty over the pace of interest ra..
- [Energy squeeze could see Berlin&#8217;s gaslights flicker out](https://assetdigest.com/energy-squeeze-could-see-berlins-gaslights-flicker-out.md): By Thomas Escritt BERLIN (Reuters) – The night has a different colour in parts of Berlin where the streets are lit by gas: the light more ethereal and the sha..
- [German gas storage levy adds to energy consumers&#8217; woes](https://assetdigest.com/german-gas-storage-levy-adds-to-energy-consumers-woes.md): By Vera Eckert BERLIN (Reuters) -A charge to fund gas imports into Germany to boost national stocks has been set at 0.59 euro per megawatt hour (MWh), gas marke..
- [Gold Sponsor Lightware Visual Engineering Joins EsportsNext 2022](https://assetdigest.com/gold-sponsor-lightware-visual-engineering-joins-esportsnext-2022.md): Budapest, Hungary, 17 August 2022 – Lightware Visual Engineering is delighted to be supporting Esports Trade Associations’ (ESTA) inaugural EsportsNext 20..
- [FROM DOWN UNDER TO ON TOP: APPRENTICE PARALEGAL SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL AWARDS](https://assetdigest.com/from-down-under-to-on-top-apprentice-paralegal-shortlisted-for-national-awards.md): AN APPRENTICE paralegal at leading East Midlands law firm, Nelsons, has been shortlisted for the Best Paralegal Apprentice of the Year at the 2022 National Para..
- [German bond yields rise after Schnabel fuels inflation worries](https://assetdigest.com/german-bond-yields-rise-after-schnabel-fuels-inflation-worries.md): By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -German bond yields rose on Thursday after European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel fuelled inflation concerns by saying ..
- [Explainer-Could Germany keep its nuclear plants running?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-could-germany-keep-its-nuclear-plants-running.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German utilities have said they may operate the country’s three remaining nuclear reactors beyond their scheduled year-end closure dat..
- [Dollar bounces as Fed seen keeping up aggressive rate hikes](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-bounces-as-fed-seen-keeping-up-aggressive-rate-hikes.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar index hit a three-week high on Thursday as investors reevaluated Wednesday’s minutes from the Federal..
- [Asset managers on alert after &#8216;WhatsApp&#8217; crackdown on banks](https://assetdigest.com/asset-managers-on-alert-after-whatsapp-crackdown-on-banks.md): By Iain Withers and Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) – Asset managers are tightening controls on personal communication tools such as WhatsApp as they join bank..
- [Russia&#8217;s Ochakovo ups soft drink bottling capacity as Western rivals leave](https://assetdigest.com/russias-ochakovo-ups-soft-drink-bottling-capacity-as-western-rivals-leave.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian drinks producer Ochakovo on Thursday said it had increased the annual bottling capacity of its CoolCola, Fancy and Street soft drin..
- [Britain to receive rare LNG cargo from Australia, Oman](https://assetdigest.com/britain-to-receive-rare-lng-cargo-from-australia-oman.md): By Marwa Rashad LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is set to receive a rare shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) sourced from Australia and Oman later this month, as ..
- [German heat pump bonanza test industry&#8217;s resilience in Russian gas crunch](https://assetdigest.com/german-heat-pump-bonanza-test-industrys-resilience-in-russian-gas-crunch.md): By Thomas Escritt HOLZMINDEN, Germany (Reuters) – In a way, Stiebel Eltron has never had it so good. The heating manufacturer’s main factory has gone up to ..
- [Bank of England sets out plans to sell $23 billion corporate bond stockpile](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-sets-out-plans-to-sell-23-billion-corporate-bond-stockpile.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England set out plans on Thursday to auction off around 200 million pounds ($241 million) of corporate bonds ..
- [Poland&#8217;s PGNiG in talks to get more gas from Norway through new Baltic Pipe](https://assetdigest.com/polands-pgnig-in-talks-to-get-more-gas-from-norway-through-new-baltic-pipe.md): WARSAW/GDANSK (Reuters) -Poland’s PGNiG is in advanced talks to source more gas from Norway through the new Baltic Pipe linking the two countries, its chief f..
- [Exclusive-China regulator launches new probe into banks&#8217; property loan exposure &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-china-regulator-launches-new-probe-into-banks-property-loan-exposure-sources.md): By Engen Tham and Ziyi Tang SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s banking regulator is scrutinising property loan portfolios of some local and foreign lenders t..
- [Germany to lower sales tax on gas to 7% in bid to relieve consumers](https://assetdigest.com/germany-to-lower-sales-tax-on-gas-to-7-in-bid-to-relieve-consumers.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany will lower the sales tax on gas to 7% in an effort to cushion the blow of additional charges being placed on consumers to ensure en..
- [Yangtze tributary runs dry as China faces another month of drought](https://assetdigest.com/yangtze-tributary-runs-dry-as-china-faces-another-month-of-drought.md): By Thomas Suen and David Stanway CHONGQING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Residents living near a tributary of the Yangtze river in the southwestern region of Chongqing cl..
- [Analysis-U.S. retail traders pile back into options as meme-stock mania flares](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-u-s-retail-traders-pile-back-into-options-as-meme-stock-mania-flares.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) – Speculative options trading is on the rise again among individual investors alongside a rally in so-called meme stoc..
- [India eases Russian oil buying in July, boosts Saudi imports -trade](https://assetdigest.com/india-eases-russian-oil-buying-in-july-boosts-saudi-imports-trade.md): By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s crude oil imports from Russia in July fell for the first time since March along with its overall purchase while..
- [Russian Urals crude oil prices jump ahead of EU embargo](https://assetdigest.com/russian-urals-crude-oil-prices-jump-ahead-of-eu-embargo.md): By Julia Payne LONDON (Reuters) – Russia’s key crude oil grade, Urals, has been trading at levels not seen in Europe since early March as refiners snap up t..
- [China&#8217;s Tencent reports first revenue drop as gaming regulations and COVID-19 bite](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-tencent-reports-first-revenue-drop-as-gaming-regulations-and-covid-19-bite.md): By Josh Ye HONG KONG (Reuters) -China’s Tencent Holdings suffered its first ever quarterly sales fall on Wednesday, hurt by a government clampdown on game app..
- [Spot prices up on less solar, rising French demand](https://assetdigest.com/spot-prices-up-on-less-solar-rising-french-demand.md): PARIS (Reuters) – European spot power contracts rose on Wednesday, as solar supply in Germany is expected to fall while demand is forecast to rise in France a..
- [Norway&#8217;s wealth fund loses record $174 billion in first half of 2022](https://assetdigest.com/norways-wealth-fund-loses-record-174-billion-in-first-half-of-2022.md): By Victoria Klesty OSLO (Reuters) -Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, made a record loss of 1.68 trillion Norwegian crowns ($174 billion) ..
- [Analysis-China central bank, under pressure to ease, is hemmed-in by inflation, Fed jitters](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-china-central-bank-under-pressure-to-ease-is-hemmed-in-by-inflation-fed-jitters.md): By Kevin Yao BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s central bank is set to take more easing steps, pressured by a shaky economy that is undercutting jobs, but it faces..
- [European bourses steady as focus remains on key economic data](https://assetdigest.com/european-bourses-steady-as-focus-remains-on-key-economic-data.md): By Anisha Sircar (Reuters) – European shares on Wednesday were little changed amid persisting recession fears, with investors eyeing growth and inflation data..
- [FTSE 100 subdued as UK inflation hits double digits](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-subdued-as-uk-inflation-hits-double-digits.md): By Sruthi Shankar and Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -UK’s FTSE 100 was muted on Wednesday after data showed inflation hit double digits for the first time in fou..
- [Cineworld plunges as lack of blockbusters adds to debt woes](https://assetdigest.com/cineworld-plunges-as-lack-of-blockbusters-adds-to-debt-woes.md): By Pushkala Aripaka (Reuters) -Cineworld warned on Wednesday a lack of big-budget movies was hitting admissions and would likely persist until November, potenti..
- [Exclusive-China&#8217;s EVE to supply BMW with large Tesla-like cylindrical batteries in Europe -sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-chinas-eve-to-supply-bmw-with-large-tesla-like-cylindrical-batteries-in-europe-sources.md): SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s EVE Energy Co Ltd will supply BMW with large cylindrical batteries for its electric cars in Europe, two people with knowledge of t..
- [Norway&#8217;s wealth fund loses $174 billion in first half of 2022](https://assetdigest.com/norways-wealth-fund-loses-174-billion-in-first-half-of-2022.md): By Victoria Klesty OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, made a loss of 1.68 trillion Norwegian crowns ($174 billion) in t..
- [Rohingya refugees in India&#8217;s capital to be given flats, security](https://assetdigest.com/rohingya-refugees-in-indias-capital-to-be-given-flats-security.md): By Krishna N. Das NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in India’s capital will be allotted apartments and provided with police protection, a go..
- [Analysis: Action wanes at U.N. to isolate Russia almost six months into Ukraine war](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-action-wanes-at-u-n-to-isolate-russia-almost-six-months-into-ukraine-war.md): By Michelle Nichols and Emma Farge UNITED NATIONS/GENEVA (Reuters) – On a June night under the chandeliers of Russia’s United Nations mission in New York, d..
- [London set for hosepipe ban from Aug. 24 &#8211; water company](https://assetdigest.com/london-set-for-hosepipe-ban-from-aug-24-water-company.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Thames Water, which serves customers in and around the British capital London, said on Wednesday it was banning customers from using a hose..
- [S.Korea calls for talks as N.Korea test fires missiles](https://assetdigest.com/s-korea-calls-for-talks-as-n-korea-test-fires-missiles.md): By Hyonhee Shin and Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) – Talks with North Korea should not be for political show but contribute to establishing peace, South Korea..
- [NZ, Aussie dlrs have busy day, Fed minutes loom](https://assetdigest.com/nz-aussie-dlrs-have-busy-day-fed-minutes-loom.md): By Alun John HONG KONG (Reuters) – The Australian and New Zealand dollars were volatile in Asia on Wednesday, before ending up back near where they started, p..
- [Analysis-As earnings support U.S. stock rebound, worries over future profits grow](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-as-earnings-support-u-s-stock-rebound-worries-over-future-profits-grow.md): By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stronger-than-expected corporate earnings have helped fuel the rebound for U.S. stocks but some investors are pointing..
- [Analysis-Oil prices turn more volatile as investors exit the market](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-oil-prices-turn-more-volatile-as-investors-exit-the-market.md): By Stephanie Kelly and Noah Browning NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Traders and fund managers have left crude oil markets in recent months, dropping activity to ..
- [UK sees biggest rise in foreign workers since COVID-19 pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/uk-sees-biggest-rise-in-foreign-workers-since-covid-19-pandemic.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain recorded its biggest rise in foreign workers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the year to June, driven..
- [European stocks rally for fifth day as defensives, miners climb](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-rally-for-fifth-day-as-defensives-miners-climb.md): By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -European shares extended gains for a fifth straight session on Tuesday, buoyed by defensive sectors and miners, although concerns o..
- [Russia says &#8216;no need&#8217; to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine](https://assetdigest.com/russia-says-no-need-to-use-nuclear-weapons-in-ukraine.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has “no need” to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, its defence minister said on Tuesday, describing media speculation that Moscow ..
- [Analysis-Trapped cash mangles China&#8217;s policy plans](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-trapped-cash-mangles-chinas-policy-plans.md): By Samuel Shen and Brenda Goh SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s surprise cut in key policy rates this week highlights a dilemma facing Beijing as authorities try..
- [Britain launches trade system for developing countries](https://assetdigest.com/britain-launches-trade-system-for-developing-countries.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has launched a scheme to extend tariff cuts to hundreds of products, such as clothes and food, from developing countries, part of L..
- [Sterling little changed after mixed labour market data](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-little-changed-after-mixed-labour-market-data.md): By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) – The British pound was little changed on Tuesday, having briefly fallen to its lowest level in over a week, after mixed data..
- [UK&#8217;s hot labour market cools and inflation eats pay](https://assetdigest.com/uks-hot-labour-market-cools-and-inflation-eats-pay.md): By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s super-hot labour market showed signs of cooling in official data published on Tuesday, as ..
- [Bill Gates, South Korea expand global health partnership](https://assetdigest.com/bill-gates-south-korea-expand-global-health-partnership.md): By Joori Roh and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea agreed on Tuesday to expand its global health partnership with the foundation set up by Microsoft Cor..
- [BP solar joint venture expanding in Australia with two new projects](https://assetdigest.com/bp-solar-joint-venture-expanding-in-australia-with-two-new-projects.md): By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Solar developer Lightsource bp is set to reach financial close later this year on two new solar farms in Australia for a ..
- [Rouble weakens towards 62 vs dollar, stocks up](https://assetdigest.com/rouble-weakens-towards-62-vs-dollar-stocks-up.md): (This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine) MOSCOW (Reuters) – The rouble weakened toward..
- [Turkey says five more grain ships leave Ukrainian ports](https://assetdigest.com/turkey-says-five-more-grain-ships-leave-ukrainian-ports.md): ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Five more ships have left Ukrainian ports carrying corn and wheat, three from Chornomorsk and two from Pivdennyi, under a U.N.-brokered g..
- [Delivery Hero sees higher gross merchandise value in third quarter](https://assetdigest.com/delivery-hero-sees-higher-gross-merchandise-value-in-third-quarter.md): (Reuters) -German online takeaway food company Delivery Hero on Tuesday forecast a 7% jump in its third-quarter gross merchandise value (GMV) to 10.6 billion eu..
- [Average annual UK grocery bill highest since at least 2008 -industry data](https://assetdigest.com/average-annual-uk-grocery-bill-highest-since-at-least-2008-industry-data.md): LONDON (Reuters) – UK grocery inflation hit 11.6% in August, the highest level since at least 2008, adding 533 pounds ($642) to annual bills during the worst ..
- [UK to offer COVID booster to all adults from September](https://assetdigest.com/uk-to-offer-covid-booster-to-all-adults-from-september.md): By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) -All adults in the United Kingdom will be offered a COVID-19 booster starting from September, health officials said, hours af..
- [Factbox-Europe&#8217;s efforts to shield households from soaring energy costs](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-europes-efforts-to-shield-households-from-soaring-energy-costs.md): By Bozorgmehr Sharafedin (Reuters) – Europe is facing a sharp rise in power bills driven by sky-rocketing gas prices, as war in Ukraine and European sanctions..
- [Stocks, U.S. dollar gain despite surprise weak China data](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-u-s-dollar-gain-despite-surprise-weak-china-data.md): By Chibuike Oguh New York (Reuters) – Global equities and the U.S. dollar advanced on Monday despite weaker-than-expected economic data in China that prompted..
- [UK first to approve Omicron COVID shot with Moderna nod](https://assetdigest.com/uk-first-to-approve-omicron-covid-shot-with-moderna-nod.md): By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) -Britain, the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine in late 2020, has now also given the first green light to a vari..
- [Explainer-Why Europe faces climbing energy bills](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-why-europe-faces-climbing-energy-bills.md): By Nina Chestney A global surge in wholesale power and gas prices means households across Europe face much higher energy bills this year and beyond, with the re..
- [Stocks struggle as China rate cut sends oil tumbling](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-struggle-as-china-rate-cut-sends-oil-tumbling.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Global shares struggled to advance on Monday while investors digested news of an unexpected cut in Chinese interest rates as d..
- [Rouble falls past 61 vs dollar as conversion of depository receipts begins](https://assetdigest.com/rouble-falls-past-61-vs-dollar-as-conversion-of-depository-receipts-begins.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -The rouble slid past 61 to the dollar on Monday as the conversion of depository receipts in Russian companies to local shares got underway, an..
- [FTSE 100 up as AstraZeneca gains offset commodity losses](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-up-as-astrazeneca-gains-offset-commodity-losses.md): By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -UK’s FTSE 100 edged up on Monday as gains in drugmaker AstraZeneca and consumer stocks relieved pressure from mining and oil heav..
- [Tennis-Murray returns to Britain&#8217;s Davis Cup squad](https://assetdigest.com/tennis-murray-returns-to-britains-davis-cup-squad.md): (Reuters) – Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has been included in Britain’s team for the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals in mid-September, th..
- [SAS bridge financing keeps survival hopes airborne, shares climb](https://assetdigest.com/sas-bridge-financing-keeps-survival-hopes-airborne-shares-climb.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Scandinavian airline SAS kept its bid for survival aloft at the weekend by securing bridge financing through bankruptcy protection proce..
- [European shares edge higher on healthcare lift, weak China data stokes worries](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-edge-higher-on-healthcare-lift-weak-china-data-stokes-worries.md): By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -European shares hovered near two-month highs on Monday, as signs of a slowing Chinese economy prompted investors to turn to defensi..
- [Prince Harry and Meghan to visit Britain next month](https://assetdigest.com/prince-harry-and-meghan-to-visit-britain-next-month.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will visit Britain and Germany in the first week of September as part of their work with charities, a spok..
- [China regulator says Alibaba, Tencent have submitted app algorithm details](https://assetdigest.com/china-regulator-says-alibaba-tencent-have-submitted-app-algorithm-details.md): SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s top internet watchdog said on Friday tech giants such as Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group have submitted details of algorithm..
- [Sterling falls vs dollar as focus turns to UK data](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-falls-vs-dollar-as-focus-turns-to-uk-data.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British pound fell on Monday against a broadly stronger dollar at the start of a week where traders and the Bank of England (BoE) will ..
- [Biotech stocks pin bounce back hopes on M&amp;A boost](https://assetdigest.com/biotech-stocks-pin-bounce-back-hopes-on-ma-boost.md): By Amruta Khandekar and Leroy Leo (Reuters) – Plunging valuations have made biotech companies tempting acquisition targets for cash-rich Big Pharma and a flur..
- [Automakers scramble to decode new U.S. EV tax credits](https://assetdigest.com/automakers-scramble-to-decode-new-u-s-ev-tax-credits.md): By David Shepardson and Joseph White WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. automakers and dealers are scrambling to figure out if they can still offer $7,500 tax credit..
- [U.S. inflation outlook brightens as import prices fall, consumer sentiment rises](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-inflation-outlook-brightens-as-import-prices-fall-consumer-sentiment-rises.md): (Reuters) – U.S. import prices fell for the first time in seven months in July, helped by a strong dollar and lower fuel and nonfuel costs, while consumers’..
- [Mercedes Benz becomes first partner of CATL&#8217;s new Hungary battery plant](https://assetdigest.com/mercedes-benz-becomes-first-partner-of-catls-new-hungary-battery-plant.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Mercedes-Benz is the first carmaker to receive cells from a new 7.34 billion euro ($7.56 billion) battery factory China’s CATL plans to buil..
- [Britain considers energy bill subsidy for industrial firms](https://assetdigest.com/britain-considers-energy-bill-subsidy-for-industrial-firms.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is considering plans to subsidise power bills for energy intensive industries such as steel and cement, in an effort to support hundre..
- [German regulator calls on Allianz to improve controls &#8211; source](https://assetdigest.com/german-regulator-calls-on-allianz-to-improve-controls-source.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s financial watchdog BaFin has called on Allianz to improve its internal controls following fraud at its U.S. funds unit, a pe..
- [Risk of new wildfires in southwestern France as heatwave persists](https://assetdigest.com/risk-of-new-wildfires-in-southwestern-france-as-heatwave-persists.md): By Stephane Mahe and Manuel Ausloos SAINT-MAGNE, France (Reuters) – High temperatures and a worsening drought brought a high risk of new fires breaking out in..
- [FTSE 100 climbs on smaller-than-expected GDP contraction, GSK rebound](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-climbs-on-smaller-than-expected-gdp-contraction-gsk-rebound.md): By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) – London’s FTSE 100 rose on Friday after data showed Britain’s economy contracted less than feared in the second quarter, whil..
- [IS MODERNISING LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY THE RIGHT APPROACH?](https://assetdigest.com/is-modernising-lasting-powers-of-attorney-the-right-approach.md): RECENT research and proposals on how to make Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) safer, simpler and fit for the future have caught the attention of legal expert..
- [Flutter&#8217;s full-year earnings turnaround forecast sends shares higher](https://assetdigest.com/flutters-full-year-earnings-turnaround-forecast-sends-shares-higher.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) -Flutter posted a 20% fall in first-half earnings but saw no sign of cash-strapped customers betting less and expects to finish the year ahead ..
- [Oil prices slip on cloudy demand outlook, but poised for weekly gain](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-slip-on-cloudy-demand-outlook-but-poised-for-weekly-gain.md): By Sonali Paul and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices dropped in Asia trade on Friday amid an uncertain demand outlook, though benchmark contracts were..
- [Walmart&#8217;s long-lasting challenge: luring budget shoppers back to its stores](https://assetdigest.com/walmarts-long-lasting-challenge-luring-budget-shoppers-back-to-its-stores.md): By Arriana McLymore and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) – Walmart Inc could face an uphill battle to reclaim U.S. shoppers who opted for the neighborhood dollar st..
- [Coca-Cola HBC flags one-time $195 million hit from Russian operations](https://assetdigest.com/coca-cola-hbc-flags-one-time-195-million-hit-from-russian-operations.md): By Amna Karimi (Reuters) -Coca-Cola HBC AG said on Thursday it took a one-time hit of 190 million euros ($195.4 million) in the first half from costs related to..
- [Solving the Scope 3 Emissions Conundrum](https://assetdigest.com/solving-the-scope-3-emissions-conundrum.md): By Sudalaimuthu Gurusamy, Domain Consultant with the Risk Management practice of the Banking and Financial Services (BFS) business unit at Tata Consultancy Serv..
- [Stocks climb, yields fall with dollar on inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-climb-yields-fall-with-dollar-on-inflation-data.md): By Sinéad Carew NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street equities rallied and Treasury yields plunged after signs of sharply decelerating U.S. inflation prompted bet..
- [Lightware Visual Engineering Expands Integrations Partnerships To Unlock Next Gen Meeting Rooms](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-visual-engineering-expands-integrations-partnerships-to-unlock-next-gen-meeting-rooms.md): Lightware leads Open API integration program with global players on a mission to simplify and enrich the user experience Budapest, Hungary, 02 August 2022 ..
- [DATA PROTECTION FOR ORGANISATIONS AS COVID-19 MEASURES RELAX ](https://assetdigest.com/data-protection-for-organisations-as-covid-19-measures-relax.md): AS Covid-19 measures relax, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published useful guidance on what organisations need to consider about the data..
- [TrueLayer and WealthOS partner to bring in-app payments to wealth management products](https://assetdigest.com/truelayer-and-wealthos-partner-to-bring-in-app-payments-to-wealth-management-products.md): TrueLayer, Europe’s leading open banking platform, today announces its partnership with WealthOS, the innovative SaaS platform that accelerates digital ..
- [Biden signs bill to boost U.S. chips, compete with China](https://assetdigest.com/biden-signs-bill-to-boost-u-s-chips-compete-with-china.md): By David Shepardson and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a landmark bill to provide $52.7 billion in subsidies for U.S. se..
- [Russia puts Iranian satellite into orbit](https://assetdigest.com/russia-puts-iranian-satellite-into-orbit.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia launched an Iranian satellite into orbit on Tuesday from southern Kazakhstan, just three weeks after President Vladimir Putin and Supre..
- [FBI searches Trump&#8217;s Florida home as part of presidential records probe](https://assetdigest.com/fbi-searches-trumps-florida-home-as-part-of-presidential-records-probe.md): By Brian Ellsworth and Sarah N. Lynch PALM BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) -Former President Donald Trump said FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago estate on Monday and broke..
- [Carta teams up with Vauban to launch the first digital solution aimed at venture capital investors creating Luxembourg-based funds](https://assetdigest.com/carta-teams-up-with-vauban-to-launch-the-first-digital-solution-aimed-at-venture-capital-investors-creating-luxembourg-based-funds.md): London, 05 August 2022: Vauban, a Carta Company, has expanded its online fund and SPV administrator platform with the launch of the first fully digital Luxembou..
- [Companies in China distance themselves from Taiwan amid Pelosi backlash](https://assetdigest.com/companies-in-china-distance-themselves-from-taiwan-amid-pelosi-backlash.md): By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING (Reuters) – From a Chinese soy sauce maker to an Asia-focused asset manager, companies in China are rushing to distance themselves..
- [Wait and see: U.S. companies curb investment as they await Fed moves](https://assetdigest.com/wait-and-see-u-s-companies-curb-investment-as-they-await-fed-moves.md): By Timothy Aeppel (Reuters) – Business investment appears to be an early victim of red-hot U.S. inflation and rising interest rates. Nonresidential fixed inve..
- [Factbox: Government measures to ease inflation pain](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-government-measures-to-ease-inflation-pain.md): (Reuters) – Pandemic-related disruption to global supply chains and the knock-on effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine are combining to push prices of energy, ..
- [Russia bans Western investors from selling banking, key energy stakes](https://assetdigest.com/russia-bans-western-investors-from-selling-banking-key-energy-stakes.md): (This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine) MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has banned investo..
- [U.S. job growth surges in July as labor market defies recession fears](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-job-growth-surges-in-july-as-labor-market-defies-recession-fears.md): By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in July, lifting the level of employment back to its pre-pandemic level, the..
- [Switzerland&#8217;s new energy asset: hydro plant with capacity to charge 400,000 car batteries](https://assetdigest.com/switzerlands-new-energy-asset-hydro-plant-with-capacity-to-charge-400000-car-batteries.md): By Denis Balibouse FINHAUT, Switzerland (Reuters) – Switzerland is adding a much needed cog in the wheel to its energy supply with an underground hydropower p..
- [Analysis-East Europe&#8217;s party is over as double-digit inflation bites](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-east-europes-party-is-over-as-double-digit-inflation-bites.md): By Krisztina Than ESZTERGOM, Hungary (Reuters) – In the weeks that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, western Europe’s big economies began to falter. ..
- [Pelosi praises Taiwan, says Asian trip wasn&#8217;t to change status quo](https://assetdigest.com/pelosi-praises-taiwan-says-asian-trip-wasnt-to-change-status-quo.md): By Sakura Murakami and Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) -U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday praised Taiwan, pledged U.S. solidarity an..
- [Britain lifts rates by most since 1995, latest to deliver aggressive hikes](https://assetdigest.com/britain-lifts-rates-by-most-since-1995-latest-to-deliver-aggressive-hikes.md): (Reuters) – The Bank of England raised interest rates on Thursday by half-a-point in its biggest move in 27 years to tame inflation. Central banks in the Unit..
- [Act global but think local on Covid impacts](https://assetdigest.com/act-global-but-think-local-on-covid-impacts.md): By Ronald Chan, Founder of Chartwell Capital the Hong Kong based independent investment manager focused on Hong Kong and Mainland China listed equity. As China..
- [Man charged under Britain&#8217;s Treason Act over Christmas Day incident at queen&#8217;s home](https://assetdigest.com/man-charged-under-britains-treason-act-over-christmas-day-incident-at-queens-home.md): By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – A man arrested with a crossbow at Queen Elizabeth’s Windsor Castle home on Christmas Day last year has been charged wit..
- [Why some heatwaves prove deadlier than others](https://assetdigest.com/why-some-heatwaves-prove-deadlier-than-others.md): By Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) – Europe’s record-breaking heatwave last month saw England and Wales register https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandco..
- [UK leadership favourite Truss U-turns on pay plan in first big misstep](https://assetdigest.com/uk-leadership-favourite-truss-u-turns-on-pay-plan-in-first-big-misstep.md): By Andrew MacAskill and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s foreign minister Liz Truss, the frontrunner to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister, wa..
- [Europe&#8217;s summer travel chaos](https://assetdigest.com/europes-summer-travel-chaos.md): (Reuters) – Strikes and staff shortages are forcing airlines to cancel thousands of flights and causing hours-long queues at major airports, dashing hopes for..
- [Analysis: U.S. banks face trillion-dollar reverse repo headache](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-u-s-banks-face-trillion-dollar-reverse-repo-headache.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – The trillions of dollars in overnight cash tucked away daily at the Federal Reserve could turn into a major h..
- [UK’s number one funeral plan provider authorised by the FCA](https://assetdigest.com/uks-number-one-funeral-plan-provider-authorised-by-the-fca.md): Funeral sector disruptor and market leader Pure Cremation Financial Planning Ltd is proud to announce it has been authorised to provide funeral plans by the ..
- [Laiye recognized in Gartner® Magic Quadrant® for RPA for second consecutive year](https://assetdigest.com/laiye-recognized-in-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-rpa-for-second-consecutive-year.md): We have been recognized for our ability to execute and completeness of vision 29 July, London and Beijing – Laiye, the global leader in Intelligent Automat..
- [Ciphr appoints David Burns as chief technology officer](https://assetdigest.com/ciphr-appoints-david-burns-as-chief-technology-officer.md): Ciphr, the UK’s leading SaaS HR provider, has appointed David Burns as its chief technology officer (CTO). He joins the group’s leadership team and board..
- [&#8216;Living with COVID&#8217;: Where the pandemic could go next](https://assetdigest.com/living-with-covid-where-the-pandemic-could-go-next.md): By Jennifer Rigby and Julie Steenhuysen LONDON/CHICAGO (Reuters) – As the third winter of the coronavirus pandemic looms in the northern hemisphere, scientist..
- [Gold investors face bind over bars from tarnished Russia](https://assetdigest.com/gold-investors-face-bind-over-bars-from-tarnished-russia.md): By Peter Hobson LONDON (Reuters) – Some investors want Russian gold off their books but it’s not that easy to remove. A de facto ban on Russian bullion mint..
- [U.S. considers crackdown on memory chip makers in China](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-considers-crackdown-on-memory-chip-makers-in-china.md): By Alexandra Alper and Karen Freifeld WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is considering limiting shipments of American chipmaking equipment to memory ch..
- [Give employees more free time to increase work performance, suggests new research](https://assetdigest.com/give-employees-more-free-time-to-increase-work-performance-suggests-new-research.md): Managers seeking to reduce problems caused by employees using too much on-the-job leisure time should offer bonuses that provide more off-the-job leisure tim..
- [High-performing managers set harsher targets](https://assetdigest.com/high-performing-managers-set-harsher-targets.md): High performing managers set harsher targets for their employees, according to new research by Vienna University of Economics and Business. The study, conduc..
- [Shortage of white-collar staff reaches breaking point](https://assetdigest.com/shortage-of-white-collar-staff-reaches-breaking-point.md): Application numbers in white-collar jobs are at breaking point with recent data showing a 35% decline between May 2022 and June 2022. That’s according to t..
- [Grayce invests £4m+ in new collaboration hubs and training amid period of rapid growth](https://assetdigest.com/grayce-invests-4m-in-new-collaboration-hubs-and-training-amid-period-of-rapid-growth.md): Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, will officially be opening the Manchester hub today London and Manchester, UK – 28th July 2022 – Emerging ta..
- [Sopra Steria announces plans to acquire CS GROUP](https://assetdigest.com/sopra-steria-announces-plans-to-acquire-cs-group.md): Exclusive negotiations launched with the objective to create a benchmark prime contractor in digital services and critical systems for the defence & security, s..
- [Tatra banka implements green banking feature provided by leading climate engagement fintech, ecolytiq](https://assetdigest.com/tatra-banka-implements-green-banking-feature-provided-by-leading-climate-engagement-fintech-ecolytiq.md): Berlin/Bratislava, 28 July 2022 – Tatra banka has announced the launch of its latest green banking feature for its online banking brand Blue Planet to its ..
- [27% of European companies use HR analytics for performance management](https://assetdigest.com/27-of-european-companies-use-hr-analytics-for-performance-management.md): 27% of European companies are actively using HR analytics for performance management, according to new research by Durham University Business School. The res..
- [Back office bedlam: why asset managers need to automate before it’s too late](https://assetdigest.com/back-office-bedlam-why-asset-managers-need-to-automate-before-its-too-late.md): Murray Campbell, CASS business consultant at automated-reconciliation firm AutoRek More often than not, enhancing outdated processes in the back office is shun..
- [Russia&#8217;s 2022 inflation seen at 13.4%, more rate cuts to come: Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/russias-2022-inflation-seen-at-13-4-more-rate-cuts-to-come-reuters-poll.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – Analysts have trimmed their year-end inflation forecasts for Russia and see room for the central bank to continue cutting rates as it tries..
- [Some wounded Russian soldiers find compensation elusive, despite Putin’s pledge &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/some-wounded-russian-soldiers-find-compensation-elusive-despite-putins-pledge-sources.md): By Maria Tsvetkova ISTANBUL (Reuters) – A week into Moscow’s war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a gesture of solidarity with his soldiers..
- [The perfect storm: the solar coaster of stock shortages vs a rise in demand](https://assetdigest.com/the-perfect-storm-the-solar-coaster-of-stock-shortages-vs-a-rise-in-demand.md): By Simon Dudson, CEO of The Little Green Energy Company Renewable energy has seen a steady rise in popularity over the past couple of decades, but not many o..
- [Frankfurt School President and CEO, Nils Stieglitz, reappointed for another five years](https://assetdigest.com/frankfurt-school-president-and-ceo-nils-stieglitz-reappointed-for-another-five-years.md): Frankfurt School’s Board of Trustees has reappointed Professor Nils Stieglitz as President for another five years. His second term will begin on 1st April ..
- [Dollar pares gains as US growth contracts for second quarter](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-pares-gains-as-us-growth-contracts-for-second-quarter.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar pared gains on Thursday after data showed that the U.S. economy contracted again in the second quarter, fuel..
- [Biden begins fifth call with China&#8217;s Xi, looking to tamp down Taiwan tension](https://assetdigest.com/biden-begins-fifth-call-with-chinas-xi-looking-to-tamp-down-taiwan-tension.md): By Steve Holland and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping began their fifth call as leaders on Thursday, as c..
- [The global recession drum beat is getting louder](https://assetdigest.com/the-global-recession-drum-beat-is-getting-louder.md): By Sujata Rao, Dhara Ranasinghe and Vincent Flasseur LONDON (Reuters) – Sharply higher interest rates, red-hot inflation and a prolonged energy crisis are lea..
- [Latest SonicWall Threat Report Uncovers Seismic Shift in Cyber Arms Race Due to Geopolitical Unrest as Cyberattacks Climb](https://assetdigest.com/latest-sonicwall-threat-report-uncovers-seismic-shift-in-cyber-arms-race-due-to-geopolitical-unrest-as-cyberattacks-climb.md): -2.8 billion malware attacks (+11%) recorded in the first half of 2022, the first escalation of global malware volume in more than three years -While ransomw..
- [Winter Warning: Boiler supplies could run dry as demand surges](https://assetdigest.com/winter-warning-boiler-supplies-could-run-dry-as-demand-surges.md): Due to current and recent events, such as the pandemic and the ongoing energy crisis, the UK boiler industry and its supply chain have been impacted. Even du..
- [U.S. carrier strike group returns to South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-carrier-strike-group-returns-to-south-china-sea-amid-taiwan-tensions.md): By Greg Torode HONG KONG (Reuters) -A U.S. aircraft carrier and its strike group have returned to the South China Sea after a port call in Singapore, deploying ..
- [Seeders Enters Link Building Joint Venture with Passion Digital to take on highly competitive UK market](https://assetdigest.com/seeders-enters-link-building-joint-venture-with-passion-digital-to-take-on-highly-competitive-uk-market.md): Seeders, a high growth global link building agency with eleven offices across the globe enters the UK market by partnering with Passion Digital, a full serv..
- [Better things to do: 1 in 4 admit to falling asleep on a video call](https://assetdigest.com/better-things-to-do-1-in-4-admit-to-falling-asleep-on-a-video-call.md): London, 26 July – One in four (24 per cent) people have admitted to falling asleep during a video call or virtual event, according to recent research from..
- [UK workers reveal their top 20 ‘ideal jobs’](https://assetdigest.com/uk-workers-reveal-their-top-20-ideal-jobs.md): A new list of the UK’s top ‘ideal jobs’ highlights the occupations that workers would like to do if they could do anything that they wanted to. HR soft..
- [Upstairs Downstairs Takes Its Multichannel Operations to a New Level](https://assetdigest.com/upstairs-downstairs-takes-its-multichannel-operations-to-a-new-level.md): Furniture retailer Upstairs Downstairs is undergoing a new kind of makeover as the latest merchant to transform its multichannel processes with Brightpearl. T..
- [Zoho celebrates bumper year, after hitting 80 million global users and seeing 38% growth](https://assetdigest.com/zoho-celebrates-bumper-year-after-hitting-80-million-global-users-and-seeing-38-growth.md): Continued commitment to innovation powers 38% year-over-year growth, 80m global users, and the opening of 59 new offices through Zoho’s transnational loc..
- [Firstsource investment announced ahead of business forum at Birmingham 2022](https://assetdigest.com/firstsource-investment-announced-ahead-of-business-forum-at-birmingham-2022.md): www.ukhouse2022.co.uk Birmingham, UK, 26 July 2022. A major job creation backed by a strong investment has been announced by Firstsource, a global process m..
- [Cost of living crisis? Consumers keep spending for now](https://assetdigest.com/cost-of-living-crisis-consumers-keep-spending-for-now.md): By Richa Naidu and Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) – Consumer-focused firms are seeing no shortage of demand despite the soaring cost-of-living, prompting s..
- [Factbox: Europe&#8217;s summer travel chaos](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-europes-summer-travel-chaos-2.md): (Reuters) – Strikes and staff shortages are forcing airlines to cancel thousands of flights and causing hours-long queues at major airports, dashing hopes for..
- [Ukraine grain export coordination centre opens in Istanbul](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-grain-export-coordination-centre-opens-in-istanbul.md): By Can Sezer and Orhan Coskun ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar on Wednesday unveiled a centre in Istanbul to oversee the export of Ukrai..
- [Monkeypox emergency could last months, with window closing to stop spread, experts say](https://assetdigest.com/monkeypox-emergency-could-last-months-with-window-closing-to-stop-spread-experts-say.md): (Clarifies that number given for at-risk population refers to UK only) By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) -Scientists advising the World Health Organization (WH..
- [Global growth headed down as inflation surge to endure](https://assetdigest.com/global-growth-headed-down-as-inflation-surge-to-endure.md): By Hari Kishan BENGALURU (Reuters) – The global economy is mired in a serious slowdown, with some key economies at high risk of recession and only sparse mean..
- [Northern Ireland’s vacancies decline causing GDP growth to take a tumble](https://assetdigest.com/northern-irelands-vacancies-decline-causing-gdp-growth-to-take-a-tumble.md): Job figures in Northern Ireland fell considerably in June, down by over 50% compared to March, reflecting a marked fall in GDP growth. That’s according to ..
- [Boots Launches INNOVATE Agile Incubator, Powered by TCS PACE™ to Develop New Technology Ideas](https://assetdigest.com/boots-launches-innovate-agile-incubator-powered-by-tcs-pace-to-develop-new-technology-ideas.md): Tata Consultancy Services is Helping Boots Accelerate and Scale its Innovation Program to Drive Competitive Differentiation Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) ..
- [Government expand Help to Grow: Digital Scheme to help over 1 million SMEs](https://assetdigest.com/government-expand-help-to-grow-digital-scheme-to-help-over-1-million-smes.md): London, 25th July – The UK government has today announced it has expanded the eligibility of its Help to Grow: Digital Scheme, slashing the cost of lea..
- [Service Transformation: 10 steps to better customer experiences](https://assetdigest.com/service-transformation-10-steps-to-better-customer-experiences.md): By Ben Davison, Co-Founder of Axiologik In the digital world, everyone gets excited about building shiny new features, but something that exists only on a ..
- [From burgers to bleach, stressed consumers buy cheap](https://assetdigest.com/from-burgers-to-bleach-stressed-consumers-buy-cheap.md): By Hilary Russ and Richa Naidu NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Some global consumers are showing signs of cracking, as shoppers stressed by record inflation stick to..
- [Factbox-Europe ramps up coal imports as energy supply fears grow](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-europe-ramps-up-coal-imports-as-energy-supply-fears-grow.md): By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) – European buyers have had to temporarily set aside green aspirations in a rush for coal as the region’s energy crisis dee..
- [Factbox-Europe&#8217;s summer travel chaos](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-europes-summer-travel-chaos.md): (Reuters) – Strikes and staff shortages are forcing airlines to cancel thousands of flights and causing hours-long queues at major airports, dashing hopes for..
- [David Trimble, Northern Irish hardliner turned consensus-builder dies at 77](https://assetdigest.com/david-trimble-northern-irish-hardliner-turned-consensus-builder-dies-at-77.md): BELFAST (Reuters) – Few Nobel laureates can have endured as much vitriol during their careers as David Trimble, the one-time hardliner who led Northern Irelan..
- [Pope apologizes for &#8216;deplorable evil&#8217; of Canadian indigenous schools](https://assetdigest.com/pope-apologizes-for-deplorable-evil-of-canadian-indigenous-schools.md): By Philip Pullella and Tim Johnson MASKWACIS, Alberta (Reuters) -Pope Francis apologized on Monday to Canada’s native people on their land for the Church’s ..
- [World condemns Myanmar junta for &#8216;cruel&#8217; execution of activists](https://assetdigest.com/world-condemns-myanmar-junta-for-cruel-execution-of-activists.md): (Reuters) -Myanmar’s ruling military announced on Monday it had executed four democracy activists accused of aiding “terror acts”, sparking widespread con..
- [Analysis &#8211; Russian gas flow too low to fill Europe&#8217;s storage](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-russian-gas-flow-too-low-to-fill-europes-storage.md): By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) – Russia’s cut in supplies through its main gas pipeline to Germany will leave countries unable to meet goals to refill st..
- [Gazprom gas cut tempers economic hopes after Ukraine grain deal](https://assetdigest.com/gazprom-gas-cut-tempers-economic-hopes-after-ukraine-grain-deal.md): By Pavel Polityuk and Max Hunder KYIV (Reuters) – Russia dealt a new blow to European countries over their support for Ukraine on Monday, saying it would furt..
- [Back to black? Germany&#8217;s coal power plan hits hurdles](https://assetdigest.com/back-to-black-germanys-coal-power-plan-hits-hurdles.md): By Markus Wacket and Matthias Inverardi BERLIN (Reuters) – High coal prices, supply bottlenecks and aged plants are posing a challenge to Germany’s plan to ..
- [Tunisia&#8217;s Saied holds referendum, critics fear for democracy](https://assetdigest.com/tunisias-saied-holds-referendum-critics-fear-for-democracy.md): By Tarek Amara and Angus McDowall TUNIS (Reuters) -Tunisians voted on Monday on a new constitution which critics of President Kais Saied fear will dismantle the..
- [Russia&#8217;s Gazprom tightens squeeze on gas flow to Europe](https://assetdigest.com/russias-gazprom-tightens-squeeze-on-gas-flow-to-europe.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia tightened its gas squeeze on Europe on Monday as Gazprom said supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany would drop to just..
- [Analysis: Colgate, Tide maker P&amp;G rejig price tactics to keep cash-strapped shoppers](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-colgate-tide-maker-pg-rejig-price-tactics-to-keep-cash-strapped-shoppers.md): By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK (Reuters) – The makers of everyday staples such as Colgate toothpaste and Charmin toilet paper are readying new strategies to kee..
- [Volkswagen investors question plan for CEO to lead Porsche listing](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-investors-question-plan-for-ceo-to-lead-porsche-listing.md): By Victoria Waldersee and Ilona Wissenbach BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Volkswagen investors believe incoming CEO Oliver Blume will struggle to lead both the Vol..
- [Royal-founded sport-for-good charity celebrates 10th anniversary](https://assetdigest.com/royal-founded-sport-for-good-charity-celebrates-10th-anniversary.md): The Royal Foundation started the Coach Core programme in 2012, in the wake of the London Riots and to contribute to the legacy of the 2012 London Olympic and..
- [Xydus verifies its Identity Management Platform with UK Certification](https://assetdigest.com/xydus-veripercentefpercentacpercent81es-its-identity-management-platform-with-uk-certipercentefpercentacpercent81cation.md): The only fully automated Identity Service Provider (IDSP) to be certified in the UK ahead of real change in the new right-to-work regulations on Oct 1 21 Ju..
- [New data: Fall in vacancies indicates a difficult recovery for Scotland’s economy](https://assetdigest.com/new-data-fall-in-vacancies-indicates-a-difficult-recovery-for-scotlands-economy.md): The number of jobs in Scotland decreased significantly by 45% in June compared to March with the dip being felt across all key sectors, threatening to hinder..
- [Use it or lose it &#8211; workers miss out on 7.2 days annual leave](https://assetdigest.com/use-it-or-lose-it-workers-miss-out-on-7-2-days-annual-leave.md): With summer fast approaching, a recent survey by Caspian Insurance has revealed that workers miss out on 7.2 days of annual leave. That’s equivalent to *..
- [Incentive payments boost overall employee performance, but only in the short-term](https://assetdigest.com/incentive-payments-boost-overall-employee-performance-but-only-in-the-short-term.md): Incentive payments boost overall employee performance, but only in the short-term Receiving periodic incentive payments temporarily boosts employees’ perfo..
- [Lightware-Cisco SolutionsPlus Partnership Fosters Hybrid Collaboration for the AV Industry](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-cisco-solutionsplus-partnership-fosters-hybrid-collaboration-for-the-av-industry.md): Lightware and Cisco integrated solutions provide customers with state-of-the-art functionalities for hybrid collaboration environments Budapest, Hungary, ..
- [Biden says he is &#8216;doing well,&#8217; working after testing positive for COVID](https://assetdigest.com/biden-says-he-is-doing-well-working-after-testing-positive-for-covid.md): By Trevor Hunnicutt, Steve Holland and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Joe Biden, the oldest person ever to serve as president of the United States, has tested..
- [U.N. expects Ukraine-Russia grain deal to be implemented in a few weeks -officials](https://assetdigest.com/u-n-expects-ukraine-russia-grain-deal-to-be-implemented-in-a-few-weeks-officials.md): By Tuvan Gumrukcu ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The United Nations expects a deal to resume Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea to be fully operational in a ..
- [Analysis-Aviation nurses a nasty headache as travel recovers from COVID](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-aviation-nurses-a-nasty-headache-as-travel-recovers-from-covid.md): By Tim Hepher and David Shepardson FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) – Aerospace has turned the page on an unprecedented pandemic demand shock with dozens new or..
- [Global equity funds see biggest weekly outflow in five weeks](https://assetdigest.com/global-equity-funds-see-biggest-weekly-outflow-in-five-weeks.md): (Reuters) – Global equity funds recorded their biggest weekly outflow in five weeks in the week to July 20, on investor caution ahead of crucial central bank ..
- [Factbox-World leaders who contracted COVID-19](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-world-leaders-who-contracted-covid-19.md): (Reuters) – Many world leaders and senior officials have contracted COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic more than two years ago. Some, such as Canada’s..
- [ECB hikes rates, throws lifeline to indebted countries](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-hikes-rates-throws-lifeline-to-indebted-countries.md): By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank raised interest rates by more than expected on Thursday as concerns about ..
- [Biden tests positive for COVID, has mild symptoms, taking Paxlovid treatment](https://assetdigest.com/biden-tests-positive-for-covid-has-mild-symptoms-taking-paxlovid-treatment.md): By Trevor Hunnicutt, Steve Holland and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Joe Biden, the oldest person ever to serve as president of the United States, has tested..
- [ECB goes big with 50 basis-point hike, ending negative rates era](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-goes-big-with-50-basis-point-hike-ending-negative-rates-era.md): (Reuters) – The European Central Bank on Thursday delivered its first interest rate hike in over a decade, joining other major central banks in the race to ge..
- [Stocks dip, euro volatile after ECB rate hike](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-dip-euro-volatile-after-ecb-rate-hike.md): By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – A gauge of global stock markets lost ground after four straight sessions of gains, while the euro rose in volatile t..
- [IT sector growth threatened by critical skills shortages](https://assetdigest.com/it-sector-growth-threatened-by-critical-skills-shortages.md): New data shows a continued surge in IT jobs across the UK, with volumes up by 55%, but with skills shortages rife the sector’s growth could be restricted. ..
- [Employees that are proactive at work find their jobs more meaningful](https://assetdigest.com/employees-that-are-proactive-at-work-find-their-jobs-more-meaningful.md): Being proactive at work is key to finding your job meaningful, a new study from ESSEC Business School has revealed. According to the research, undertaken by ..
- [Over a quarter of Brits think the future of news will be delivered through the Metaverse reveals Tickaroo](https://assetdigest.com/over-a-quarter-of-brits-think-the-future-of-news-will-be-delivered-through-the-metaverse-reveals-tickaroo.md): LONDON, 19th July 2022: The UK public believe that the future of news is in the metaverse, according to a new report by Tickaroo, a live blogging solutio..
- [Wing Mirror Man recruits three more staff](https://assetdigest.com/wing-mirror-man-recruits-three-more-staff.md): Wing Mirror Man, the UK’s leading supplier of wing mirrors to the public and trade, has taken on three new staff to support a recent growth in sales. David..
- [SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL MISSED OPPORTUNITIES, CONCLUDES INQUEST INTO MAPPERLEY WOMAN’S DEATH](https://assetdigest.com/sutton-in-ashfield-psychiatric-hospital-missed-opportunities-concludes-inquest-into-mapperley-womans-death.md): NOTTINGHAM Coroner’s Court concluded on Monday 18 July that there were missed opportunities by Millbrook Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire,..
- [Utelogy expands Utelligence Program with latest edition of Sennheiser, announcing support for TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2)](https://assetdigest.com/utelogy-expands-utelligence-program-with-latest-edition-of-sennheiser-announcing-support-for-teamconnect-ceiling-2-tcc2.md): Los Angeles, USA, July 20, 2022 – Utelogy Corporation, a visionary provider of management, monitoring, and analytics software for the connected workspace, h..
- [Double blow as thousands of families miss out on price cap and £400 energy bill rebate](https://assetdigest.com/double-blow-as-thousands-of-families-miss-out-on-price-cap-and-400-energy-bill-rebate.md): Double blow as thousands of families miss out on price cap and £400 energy bill rebate Thousands of UK families are facing a double energy bills blow after ..
- [Latest ONS statistics: Unemployment and pay take a tumble as skills gap worsens](https://assetdigest.com/latest-ons-statistics-unemployment-and-pay-take-a-tumble-as-skills-gap-worsens.md): The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that the UK’s unemployment and economic inactivity rates have decreased from March to..
- [LEADING GLOBAL TRADE &#038; INVESTMENT COMPANY, BACK 2 BUSINESS APPOINTS NEW CEO](https://assetdigest.com/leading-global-trade-investment-company-back-2-business-appoints-new-ceo.md): BACK 2 BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL, a world leading trade and investment services company has announced the appointment of former Australian Diplomat and Trade Co..
- [ONS labour statistics: trade body warns instability lies ahead](https://assetdigest.com/ons-labour-statistics-trade-body-warns-instability-lies-ahead.md): Responding to the latest labour market statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), ..
- [Venture capitalists can improve success by considering prior funding](https://assetdigest.com/venture-capitalists-can-improve-success-by-considering-prior-funding.md): Investors benefit from considering prior funding sources when selecting entrepreneurial start-ups, reveals new research from Nyenrode Business University. Th..
- [Cybersecurity market leader Phoenix Datacom relaunches as ‘Red Helix’](https://assetdigest.com/cybersecurity-market-leader-phoenix-datacom-relaunches-as-red-helix.md): Phoenix Datacom, a market leader in UK cybersecurity, has today rebranded as ‘Red Helix’, marking the evolution of the business into a contemporary pr..
- [Wickremesinghe, a wily political survivor, elected Sri Lanka&#8217;s president](https://assetdigest.com/wickremesinghe-a-wily-political-survivor-elected-sri-lankas-president.md): By Devjyot Ghoshal and Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) -Ranil Wickremesinghe, a lawyer who served as Sri Lanka’s prime minister a record six times, has fi..
- [Barclays sets up Taiwan subsidiary, to offer brokerage services](https://assetdigest.com/barclays-sets-up-taiwan-subsidiary-to-offer-brokerage-services.md): SINGAPORE (Reuters) – British bank Barclays Plc said on Wednesday it had received approval from Taiwanese authorities to set up a subsidiary, providing broker..
- [European shares rise on easing energy supply worries; Draghi speech in focus](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-rise-on-easing-energy-supply-worries-draghi-speech-in-focus.md): (Reuters) – European shares scaled near six-week highs on Wednesday as energy supply worries eased following a report that Russian gas supplies would resume a..
- [KEEP IT OUT OF COURT: AVOIDING COMMERCIAL DILAPIDATION DISPUTES](https://assetdigest.com/keep-it-out-of-court-avoiding-commercial-dilapidation-disputes.md): The first quarter of 2022 has seen accelerated growth for both occupiers and investors as the commercial property market gains momentum, according to the Roy..
- [Leicester based Digital Marketing company Digital Ethos continues to expand with 14 new appointments](https://assetdigest.com/leicester-based-digital-marketing-company-digital-ethos-continues-to-expand-with-14-new-appointments.md): Digital Ethos has strengthened its SEO, PR and international offering with 14 new appointments including eight at its headquarters in Leicester. Gareth Torra..
- [DAACI AI-Music Composition Tool Wins Grant from Innovate UK](https://assetdigest.com/daaci-ai-music-composition-tool-wins-grant-from-innovate-uk.md): London, United Kingdom, 18th July 2022—Groundbreaking AI music composition tool DAACI has won a grant of over a quarter of a million pounds from Innovate U..
- [Fears of a recession ring true as data shows signs of labour market struggles](https://assetdigest.com/fears-of-a-recession-ring-true-as-data-shows-signs-of-labour-market-struggles.md): Concerns that a recession is on the cards look set to come to fruition – perhaps earlier than expected – with the latest data from the Association of Pro..
- [Air pollution surges as heatwave sweeps across Europe](https://assetdigest.com/air-pollution-surges-as-heatwave-sweeps-across-europe.md): By Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) – Air pollution is spiking across Britain, France, and southern Europe amid record-breaking temperatures and scorching wildf..
- [Russia strikes cities across Ukraine, gas supplies in focus](https://assetdigest.com/russia-strikes-cities-across-ukraine-gas-supplies-in-focus.md): By Tom Balmforth and Max Hunder KYIV (Reuters) -Russian forces kept up their bombardment of cities across Ukraine, with intense shelling of Sumy in the north, c..
- [ECB weighs bigger rate hike with safety net for indebted countries](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-weighs-bigger-rate-hike-with-safety-net-for-indebted-countries.md): By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) -European Central Bank policymakers are considering raising interest rates by a bigger-than-expected ..
- [Explainer-What is the ‘S’ in ESG investing?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-what-is-the-s-in-esg-investing.md): By Cole Horton NEW YORK (Reuters) – The “S” in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing moved into the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic ..
- [How China became ground zero for the auto chip shortage](https://assetdigest.com/how-china-became-ground-zero-for-the-auto-chip-shortage.md): By Sarah Wu, Jane Lanhee Lee and Kevin Krolicki TAIPEI/SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – From his small office in Singapore, Kelvin Pang is ready to wager a $23 ..
- [Average annual UK food bill set to rise 454 pounds as inflation soars](https://assetdigest.com/average-annual-uk-food-bill-set-to-rise-454-pounds-as-inflation-soars.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – UK grocery inflation hit 9.9% in the four weeks to July 10, adding 454 pounds ($543.7) to Britons’ annual bills amid a wor..
- [Britain on course for hottest day on record](https://assetdigest.com/britain-on-course-for-hottest-day-on-record.md): By Kate Holton and Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -Britain was on course for its hottest day on record on Monday with temperatures forecast to hit 40C for the first ..
- [B-Corp &#8211; Bio-Synergy is the category first](https://assetdigest.com/b-corp-bio-synergy-is-the-category-first.md): Bio-Synergy Certifies as a B Corporation 15th July 2022 UK’s leading sports nutrition brand Bio-Synergy has announced today its certification as a B Corpor..
- [Fed officials still leaning to 75-basis-point rate hike in July](https://assetdigest.com/fed-officials-still-leaning-to-75-basis-point-rate-hike-in-july.md): By Howard Schneider and Lindsay Dunsmuir TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) – Federal Reserve officials signaled on Friday they will likely stick with a 75-basis-point int..
- [Heatwave scorches Europe; health warnings issued](https://assetdigest.com/heatwave-scorches-europe-health-warnings-issued.md): By Catarina Demony and Kylie MacLellan LEIRIA, Portugal/LONDON (Reuters) -Hundreds more people were evacuated from their homes as wildfires blistered land in Fr..
- [South Korea seeks to kickstart talks to resolve historical feuds with Japan](https://assetdigest.com/south-korea-seeks-to-kickstart-talks-to-resolve-historical-feuds-with-japan.md): By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea hopes a high-level visit to Tokyo next week will kickstart talks aimed at a breakthrough in historical disputes des..
- [Five contenders to be next UK PM to face off in TV debate](https://assetdigest.com/five-contenders-to-be-next-uk-pm-to-face-off-in-tv-debate.md): By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -The five remaining contenders to be Britain’s next prime minister will go head to head in the first of three televised deb..
- [Factbox-Possible scenarios as Italy&#8217;s government faces collapse](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-possible-scenarios-as-italys-government-faces-collapse.md): ROME (Reuters) – Italy might need early elections to overcome a political impasse, government officials said on Friday, after Prime Minister Mario Draghi tend..
- [Sterling struggles to pull away from March 2020 low](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-struggles-to-pull-away-from-march-2020-low.md): By Lucy Raitano LONDON – A depressed British pound struggled for direction against the dollar on Friday, staying near more than two-year lows as nagging reces..
- [Burberry held back by China lockdowns and U.S. weakness](https://assetdigest.com/burberry-held-back-by-china-lockdowns-and-u-s-weakness.md): By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -Luxury brand Burberry was hurt by lockdowns in its biggest market China and an abrupt reversal in fortunes in the Americas, lim..
- [European shares rebound with focus on Italian politics, earnings](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-rebound-with-focus-on-italian-politics-earnings.md): By Susan Mathew (Reuters) -Automakers and retail stocks on Friday led a rebound in European shares from a two-day rout that saw investors grapple with shifting ..
- [VICTORIAMETRICS AND OPENCOSMOS BOLDLY TAKES EDGE COMPUTING TO THE EDGE OF SPACE](https://assetdigest.com/victoriametrics-and-opencosmos-boldly-takes-edge-computing-to-the-edge-of-space.md): Open-source scale-up VictoriaMetrics announces key role in solving the Earth’s biggest problems from space with flexible scalable edge computing capabiliti..
- [Decentralised Matrix network hits 60 million users, sets sights on 100 million](https://assetdigest.com/decentralised-matrix-network-hits-60-million-users-sets-sights-on-100-million.md): Decentralised Matrix network hits 60 million users, sets sights on 100 million Secure messaging protocol grows 71% in 2021, as 25 million users flee from emb..
- [Midlands’s IT sector experiences exponential growth](https://assetdigest.com/midlandss-it-sector-experiences-exponential-growth.md): The IT arena is dominating the hiring landscape in the Midlands and is forecast to be the largest growth area in 2022, with vacancies surging to nearly 16,00..
- [It’s a wrap! B Corp global category first for ‘green disrupter’ Easydry eco-towels. 100% compostable eco-towel, Easydry is officially the better way to dry!](https://assetdigest.com/its-a-wrap-b-corp-global-category-first-for-green-disrupter-easydry-eco-towels-100-compostable-eco-towel-easydry-is-officially-the-better-way-to-dry.md): B Corporation announced Easydry as the first brand globally in its category to receive B-Corp certification. Easydry, the entrepreneurial disposable eco-towe..
- [Cost of living: Four in ten people facing retirement predict they will need to work beyond the state pension age](https://assetdigest.com/cost-of-living-four-in-ten-people-facing-retirement-predict-they-will-need-to-work-beyond-the-state-pension-age.md): • 93% surveyed are worried about their finances post retirement • 80% are worried about the rising cost of living post-retirement • 56% are concerned t..
- [Lightware Appoints Senior Executives To Lead Growth in the UK](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-appoints-senior-executives-to-lead-growth-in-the-uk.md): New CEO Craig Storey and Sales Director Craig McQueen bring unrivalled experience to expand Lightware’s business across the UK market London, UK, 14 July ..
- [Career progression and transparency are key steps to fulfilling employee career satisfaction](https://assetdigest.com/career-progression-and-transparency-are-key-steps-to-fulfilling-employee-career-satisfaction.md): By Alex Hattingh, Chief People Officer at Employment Hero In recent times and more than ever, staff turnover has become a great challenge for businesses. Ret..
- [Solace Joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program](https://assetdigest.com/solace-joins-aws-isv-accelerate-program.md): Participation in program will deliver the power of event-driven architecture to more global enterprises with AWS. Ottawa (July 14, 2022) – Solace, the lead..
- [SKEMA, POLIMI Graduate School of Management and POLI.design launch a unique double degree in product management &#038; UX design](https://assetdigest.com/skema-polimi-graduate-school-of-management-and-poli-design-launch-a-unique-double-degree-in-product-management-ux-design.md): The business environment dominated by digital and technology is facilitating the rise of product and design teams. User experience (i.e., UX Design) is at the h..
- [Innovative credit provider Tymit introduces instant payments with TrueLayer](https://assetdigest.com/innovative-credit-provider-tymit-introduces-instant-payments-with-truelayer.md): 13 July, 2022 London (UK). TrueLayer, Europe’s leading open banking platform, today announced that the innovative credit firm Tymit is delivering an enha..
- [APSCo launches Level 5 CMI leadership programme](https://assetdigest.com/apsco-launches-level-5-cmi-leadership-programme.md): The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has launched a new Level 5 CMI Management and Leadership programme designed specifically for the r..
- [Firefighters scramble to put out flames in heatwave-hit Portugal, Spain](https://assetdigest.com/firefighters-scramble-to-put-out-flames-in-heatwave-hit-portugal-spain.md): By Catarina Demony, Miguel Pereira and Rodrigo Antunes OURÉM, Portugal (Reuters) -Several wildfires swept across Portugal’s central region on Tuesday, forcin..
- [Can Storage Containers Solve the Soaring Cost of Bricks? ](https://assetdigest.com/can-storage-containers-solve-the-soaring-cost-of-bricks.md): By: Bernard McGovern at Mobile Mini. It’s no secret that building materials are becoming more expensive. In fact, annual material prices increasedby more than..
- [ExtraHop Extends XDR Partnership with CrowdStrike, Introduces Native Push-Button Response for Precision Threat Quarantine](https://assetdigest.com/extrahop-extends-xdr-partnership-with-crowdstrike-introduces-native-push-button-response-for-precision-threat-quarantine.md): New capabilities build on existing detection, investigation, and response integrations between ExtraHop Reveal(x) and CrowdStrike Falcon platform, adding hig..
- [AMS strengthens position in India with FlexAbility acquisition](https://assetdigest.com/ams-strengthens-position-in-india-with-flexability-acquisition.md): The renamed “FlexAbility by AMS” will provide Indian talent for AMS’s global clients in banking and other sectors AMS (formerly Alexander Mann Solution..
- [Micro Focus Extends PRIANTO Distribution Rights for the UK, France and Turkey](https://assetdigest.com/micro-focus-extends-prianto-distribution-rights-for-the-uk-france-and-turkey.md): Newbury, UK, 12 July 2022 – Micro Focus and Prianto, a European software distributor, announce their cooperation in France, the UK and Turkey. Micro Focus ..
- [CRN Names Jennifer Palmes of Sectigo a Rising Female Star](https://assetdigest.com/crn-names-jennifer-palmes-of-sectigo-a-rising-female-star.md): Sectigo’s Director of Channels Is One of 100 Standout Leaders Recognized for Dedication to the IT Channel ROSELAND, NJ — July 12, 2022 — Sectigo®, a glo..
- [Nine in ten look to second jobs amidst financial wellbeing concerns](https://assetdigest.com/nine-in-ten-look-to-second-jobs-amidst-financial-wellbeing-concerns.md): Nine in ten UK employees have, or would be interested in a second job, as the COVID-19 pandemic and cost of living crisis sees workers keen to increase incom..
- [Harvey Maria launches Walbrook Collection](https://assetdigest.com/harvey-maria-launches-walbrook-collection.md): Harvey Maria is launching its new Walbrook Collection on 1st September 2022. This original new design from Harvey Maria is a celebration of the creative process..
- [Hull and Scunthorpe Based IT Experts Add 10 New Faces in 6 Months](https://assetdigest.com/hull-and-scunthorpe-based-it-experts-add-10-new-faces-in-6-months.md): Local IT Experts Add 10 New Faces in 6 Months The HBP Group have cemented their place as one of the leading IT companies in the UK over recent years with a s..
- [Sterling gains UK government approval as a certified Identity Service Provider](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-gains-uk-government-approval-as-a-certified-identity-service-provider.md): Leading background screening and identity services firm, Sterling, has revealed it is the first such organisation to become a certified digital identity serv..
- [Turnkey Publisher Serves Thought Leaders in Business, Finance and Faith](https://assetdigest.com/turnkey-publisher-serves-thought-leaders-in-business-finance-and-faith.md): Las Vegas, NV, July 7, 2022 ― Thought leaders and industry professionals who use their books as “leave-behinds” during conferences and speaking engagemen..
- [Time to plan for a not so bleak mid-winter as 60% of UK consumers are set to splash out this Christmas](https://assetdigest.com/time-to-plan-for-a-not-so-bleak-mid-winter-as-60-of-uk-consumers-are-set-to-splash-out-this-christmas.md): Impero’s latest research explores consumer feelings around Christmas following two Covid-thwarted festive seasons and in the midst of the cost-of-living crisi..
- [Glue42 upends desktop interop market with latest product launch](https://assetdigest.com/glue42-upends-desktop-interop-market-with-latest-product-launch.md): Glue42 Core+ is the newest addition to a long list of interop innovations enabling firms to create and deploy their own workspaces with nothing more than a web ..
- [Mastercard and Paysafe deepen global collaboration with integration of Mastercard Send](https://assetdigest.com/mastercard-and-paysafe-deepen-global-collaboration-with-integration-of-mastercard-send.md): Paysafe offers merchants fast and secure payout capabilities with Mastercard Send London: Mastercard and Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) today announce the integration of..
- [Tech consultancy wins Best Public Sector Digital Project at the Digital Technology Leaders Awards](https://assetdigest.com/tech-consultancy-wins-best-public-sector-digital-project-at-the-digital-technology-leaders-awards.md): The win comes as Axiologik announces an average growth of 100% year on year and moves into new offices in the heart of Holbeck, Leeds Digital delivery consultan..
- [IRM UK announces the keynote speakers for the Enterprise Architecture and Business Process Management Conference, which takes place in London, 10th – 13th October 2022.](https://assetdigest.com/irm-uk-announces-the-keynote-speakers-for-the-enterprise-architecture-and-business-process-management-conference-which-takes-place-in-london-10th-13th-october-2022.md): Organised and hosted by IRM UK, Europe’s only co-located conferences on Enterprise Architecture and Business Process Management is back face-to-face and wi..
- [New survey reveals nearly two-thirds of employees found their onboarding experience stressful](https://assetdigest.com/new-survey-reveals-nearly-two-thirds-of-employees-found-their-onboarding-experience-stressful.md): London, United Kingdom, July 7th 2022 – Cezanne HR, the UK’s leading supplier of modern, flexible and feature-rich HR software for mid-sized businesses..
- [Germany&#8217;s gas crisis in charts: Pipeline repair, and then what?](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-gas-crisis-in-charts-pipeline-repair-and-then-what.md): By Vera Eckert and Tom Sims FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The flow of gas from Russia to Germany through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline will stop on Monday for a planned ..
- [Putin: sanctions risk causing energy price catastrophe for West](https://assetdigest.com/putin-sanctions-risk-causing-energy-price-catastrophe-for-west.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that continued sanctions against Russia could lead to catastrophic energy price rises for European ..
- [Analysis-Euro&#8217;s 20-year low leaves ECB facing costly choices](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-euros-20-year-low-leaves-ecb-facing-costly-choices.md): By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The euro’s tumble towards parity against the dollar has pushed the European Central Bank back a..
- [Why the Customer is Key for a Successful Afro-Caribbean Business](https://assetdigest.com/why-the-customer-is-key-for-a-successful-afro-caribbean-business.md): By: OyetolaIsola,Co-Founder of Samis Online Excellent customer service is always at the heart of any service-led business, if the customer has a good experie..
- [GOING THE DISTANCE: DO I NEED A LOCAL SOLICITOR?  ](https://assetdigest.com/going-the-distance-do-i-need-a-local-solicitor.md): When it comes to choosing a solicitor, whatever the circumstance, the choice can be overwhelming. Clients may opt to go for a local solicitor based on famili..
- [Arrow Business Communications Limited Joins Talkdesk Partner Ecosystem to Help Businesses Deliver Better Customer Experiences](https://assetdigest.com/arrow-business-communications-limited-joins-talkdesk-partner-ecosystem-to-help-businesses-deliver-better-customer-experiences.md): GODALMING, SURREY, UK (5th July 2022): Arrow today announced a partnership with Talkdesk®, Inc., a global cloud contact centre leader for customer-obses..
- [Radicant and Squirro announce their partnership in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) to leverage data-based analytics and recommendations](https://assetdigest.com/radicant-and-squirro-announce-their-partnership-in-the-field-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-to-leverage-data-based-analytics-and-recommendations.md): Zurich, July 5, 2022 – radicant, the first sustainable, digital and collaborative internet-based financial services company which is aligned with the UN..
- [Crestbridge announces mid-year promotions in recognition of individuals’ expertise and contribution to the business](https://assetdigest.com/crestbridge-announces-mid-year-promotions-in-recognition-of-individuals-expertise-and-contribution-to-the-business.md): (In the photo are: Gemma Tilly, Gillian Guthrie, Holly Clark, James Montgomery, Nicola Aguilar, Rachel Godel, Robert Duckett, Elisha Cosgrave, Laura Prous..
- [Aeris Intelligent IoT Network provides System Loco with reliable connectivity for worldwide track and trace of sustainable IoT-enabled smart pallets](https://assetdigest.com/aeris-intelligent-iot-network-provides-system-loco-with-reliable-connectivity-for-worldwide-track-and-trace-of-sustainable-iot-enabled-smart-pallets.md): Aeris, the leading global Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions provider, today announced that System Loco, a global leader of supply chain and asset tracking s..
- [Dadsnet Makes Children the Stars of its Hilarious New Podcast](https://assetdigest.com/dadsnet-makes-children-the-stars-of-its-hilarious-new-podcast.md): SEVENOAKS, KENT, THURSDAY 30th JUNE 2022: The UK’s largest fatherhood community Dadsnet has launched a brand new podcast where children are the stars of the s..
- [Greene King launches “Expensable Lunches” &#8211; productive power hour training sessions for central London workers](https://assetdigest.com/greene-king-launches-expensable-lunches-productive-power-hour-training-sessions-for-central-london-workers.md): ● Leading pub chain announces lunchtime training sessions in Zone 1 pubs ● Meaningful business-based modules will be hosted by Enterprise Nation from 6th..
- [Not &#8216;business as usual&#8217; for G20 foreign ministers meeting in Bali](https://assetdigest.com/not-business-as-usual-for-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-bali.md): By Kate Lamb and David Brunnstrom (Reuters) – G20 foreign ministers travel to the resort island of Bali this week for a meeting that will be overshadowed by t..
- [FULHAM FC FOUNDATION &#038; CELEBRITIES PARTNER WITH NON-PROFIT AUTOIMMUNE ORGANISATION TO CREATE AWARENESS FOR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES such as long Covid](https://assetdigest.com/fulham-fc-foundation-celebrities-partner-with-non-profit-autoimmune-organisation-to-create-awareness-for-autoimmune-diseases-such-as-long-covid.md): Fulham FC Foundation and many celebrities & influencers have come together to help with spreading awareness of Autoimmune diseases which as a Group are bigge..
- [Mayflex Appoints Rhys Jones to the Security Sales Team](https://assetdigest.com/mayflex-appoints-rhys-jones-to-the-security-sales-team.md): July 2022, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Rhys Jones in the role of account manager for Converged Technology with an emph..
- [WightFibre full-fibre broadband now available to 40,000 premises on the Isle of Wight](https://assetdigest.com/wightfibre-full-fibre-broadband-now-available-to-40000-premises-on-the-isle-of-wight.md): WightFibre today announced over 40,000 premises on the Isle of Wight can now receive its full-fibre broadband service. This includes availability for the fir..
- [Castle Trust Bank, a leading digital specialist lender, appoints Ken Stannard as a new iNED](https://assetdigest.com/castle-trust-bank-a-leading-digital-specialist-lender-appoints-ken-stannard-as-a-new-ined.md): Castle Trust Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Stannard as an independent Non-Executive Director. Ken is an experienced banker and iNED. His ex..
- [RENTAL SECTOR REFORM: THE END OF ‘NO-FAULT’ EVICTIONS? ](https://assetdigest.com/rental-sector-reform-the-end-of-no-fault-evictions.md): Paula Haverkamp, from the leading law firm Nelsons A GOVERNMENT white paper has confirmed a radical re-shaping of the rental sector in England, after s..
- [How Businesses Can Gain Greater Insights into Operations with Security IoT](https://assetdigest.com/how-businesses-can-gain-greater-insights-into-operations-with-security-iot.md): By: Matthieu Le Taillandier, General Manager of France, UK, Ireland, and Benelux, STANLEY Security Over the past few years, we’ve seen a shift in what busi..
- [Government announces Freeths appointed to work on new compensation scheme for over 500 Post Office victims](https://assetdigest.com/government-announces-freeths-appointed-to-work-on-new-compensation-scheme-for-over-500-post-office-victims.md): Government announces Freeths appointed to work on new compensation scheme for over 500 Post Office victims The lawyers that secured the landmark victory in e..
- [Xydus hires top tech talent to solve the digital identity crisis](https://assetdigest.com/xydus-hires-top-tech-talent-to-solve-the-digital-identity-crisis.md): Talent from PwC and TransUnion jump ship to fix digital identities 30th June 2022, LONDON UK – Xydus, the company fixing identity for an expansive world, ..
- [Infographic – Top 5 Guide to Fraud Awareness](https://assetdigest.com/infographic-top-5-guide-to-fraud-awareness.md): According to UK Finance’s most recent ‘Fraud the Facts’ report, total fraud losses in the UK in 2021 reached a staggering £1.31bn. Fraud has been a gr..
- [Exclusive: Europe ready for Baltics emergency switch-off from Russian grid](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-europe-ready-for-baltics-emergency-switch-off-from-russian-grid.md): By Andrius Sytas and Marek Strzelecki VILNIUS/WARSAW (Reuters) – European grid operators are ready to implement immediately a long-term plan to bring the Balt..
- [Stocks sink on fears for global economy, capping worst H1 on record](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-sink-on-fears-for-global-economy-capping-worst-h1-on-record.md): By Tommy Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) – Stocks sank on Thursday to extend what is the worst first half of a year for global share prices on record, as investors fr..
- [Trafiki Ecommerce’s new website has arrived!](https://assetdigest.com/trafiki-ecommerces-new-website-has-arrived.md): More than just a visual revamp, the new website has been fully streamlined. Additionally, Trafiki Ecommerce has introduced a whole new section of services ava..
- [READY, WILLING BUT UNTRAINED: WHY BUSINESSES MUST UPSKILL EMPLOYEES TO REACH CLIMATE GOALS OR RISK LOSING STAFF](https://assetdigest.com/ready-willing-but-untrained-why-businesses-must-upskill-employees-to-reach-climate-goals-or-risk-losing-staff.md): THE CLIMATE SCHOOL, POWERED BY KITE INSIGHTS, MEASURES BUSINESS CLIMATE READINESS AND STAFF SKILL GAPS, ENABLING NET-ZERO TRANSITION Key points from the UK: ..
- [Woodinville Whiskey expands with sustainable processing facility by Graham Baba Architects](https://assetdigest.com/woodinville-whiskey-expands-with-sustainable-processing-facility-by-graham-baba-architects.md): Time-honoured traditions meet new green technology in rural Washington [London: 28 June 2022] Sustainability meets technology in the recently completed Woodi..
- [Autistic individuals score 10% higher in key tech capabilities, according to new research](https://assetdigest.com/autistic-individuals-score-10-higher-in-key-tech-capabilities-according-to-new-research.md): WithYouWithMe research has found autistic individuals may hold the key to solving the digital skills crisis, scoring better than the general population in ke..
- [Jaymie Scotto &#038; Associates (JSA) Inks Media Partnership with Platform Congress’ Inaugural Digital Infrastructure Summit](https://assetdigest.com/jaymie-scotto-associates-jsa-inks-media-partnership-with-platform-congress-inaugural-digital-infrastructure-summit.md): LAS VEGAS/ANTIBES/ONDON — June 29, 2022 — Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA), the preeminent provider of public relations (PR), digital marketing and event p..
- [Plan for digital health and social care will help alleviate staffing pressures across the NHS](https://assetdigest.com/plan-for-digital-health-and-social-care-will-help-alleviate-staffing-pressures-across-the-nhs.md): The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has welcomed the plan for digital health and social care announced today by the Department for Hea..
- [Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine as West pledges enduring support](https://assetdigest.com/russian-missiles-rain-down-on-ukraine-as-west-pledges-enduring-support.md): By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) – Russian forces struck targets in the Mykolaiv region of southern Ukraine on Wednesday and intensified attacks on fronts acr..
- [NATO deal with Turkey greeted with caution and concern in Sweden](https://assetdigest.com/nato-deal-with-turkey-greeted-with-caution-and-concern-in-sweden.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden and Finland took a step closer to joining the NATO military alliance after Turkey’s decision to drop its objections, but there ..
- [Doctors, bankers protest &#8216;impossible situation&#8217; as Sri Lanka runs out of fuel](https://assetdigest.com/doctors-bankers-protest-impossible-situation-as-sri-lanka-runs-out-of-fuel.md): By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) -Doctors and bankers were among hundreds of Sri Lankans who marched on Wednesday to demand the government resolve a sever..
- [Queen Elizabeth meets Sturgeon after new push for independence vote](https://assetdigest.com/queen-elizabeth-meets-sturgeon-after-new-push-for-independence-vote.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth held a meeting with Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday, a day after the Scottish leader set out plans to push for a ..
- [New documentary &#8216;The Princess&#8217; immerses audiences in Diana&#8217;s story](https://assetdigest.com/new-documentary-the-princess-immerses-audiences-in-dianas-story.md): By Hanna Rantala LONDON (Reuters) – Oscar-nominated director Ed Perkins trawled through hundreds of hours of footage of Princess Diana in search of moments he..
- [COVID can&#8217;t break South Africa&#8217;s love affair with shopping malls](https://assetdigest.com/covid-cant-break-south-africas-love-affair-with-shopping-malls.md): By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – With two days to go until opening to the public, workers rush to put the finishing touches on the Kwena Square shop..
- [U.S. abortion ruling ignites legal battles over state bans](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-abortion-ruling-ignites-legal-battles-over-state-bans.md): By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Battles over abortion shifted to state courts on Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to the pr..
- [ONLINE BATHROOM SPECIALIST TARGETS UK MARKET GROWTH WITH €1m INVESTMENT ROUND](https://assetdigest.com/online-bathroom-specialist-targets-uk-market-growth-with-e1m-investment-round.md): Top-rated Amazon retailer aims for eight-fold revenue increase by 2023 across €5bn marketplace Crocket, Europe’s first digital native bathroom fittings r..
- [Rising cost of living biggest concern for small businesses but tech adoption and mentoring offers lifeline ](https://assetdigest.com/rising-cost-of-living-biggest-concern-for-small-businesses-but-tech-adoption-and-mentoring-offers-lifeline.md): ∙ To mark the UN’s Micro-, Small- and Medium- Sized Enterprises Day, Mastercard survey of UK small businesses reveals inflation and risi..
- [Best bite: Kaspersky reveals phishing emails that employees find most confusing](https://assetdigest.com/best-bite-kaspersky-reveals-phishing-emails-that-employees-find-most-confusing.md): June 27, 2022 Phishing simulator data from Kaspersky Security Awareness Platform shows that workers tend not to notice pitfalls hidden in emails devoted to ..
- [FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK: A NEW WAY TO MAKE A LIVING?  ](https://assetdigest.com/four-day-work-week-a-new-way-to-make-a-living.md): THE world’s biggest trial of the four-day work week is now underway, with more than 3,300 workers across 80 UK companies participating in the six-month experi..
- [EHL partners Emirates to take new hospitality strategy to new heights](https://assetdigest.com/ehl-partners-emirates-to-take-new-hospitality-strategy-to-new-heights.md): EHL Advisory Services, the training and consultancy branch of EHL Group (the global reference in hospitality education, business solutions and innovation) ha..
- [Poor Tech Experiences Drive Over 30% of Employees to Consider Quitting, Lakeside Software Digital Workplace Productivity Report Confirms](https://assetdigest.com/poor-tech-experiences-drive-over-30-of-employees-to-consider-quitting-lakeside-software-digital-workplace-productivity-report-confirms.md): Average worker is operating at 60% capacity because of limited workplace technology BOSTON, June 27, 2022 — Lakeside Software, a leader in digital experien..
- [Banks delayed handling of losses worsen financial crises](https://assetdigest.com/banks-delayed-handling-of-losses-worsen-financial-crises.md): VieDelayed handling of losses can destabilize financial systems, according to new research by Vienna University of Economics and Business. The study, conduct..
- [Ento Capital wins prestigious award in the 2022 Global Banking &amp; Finance Awards®](https://assetdigest.com/ento-capital-wins-prestigious-award-in-the-2022-global-banking-finance-awards.md): Ento Capital Management Ltd (Ento Capital) a trusted adviser in asset management, investment banking and private equity has won the 2022 Global Banking & Financ..
- [Riverside Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer](https://assetdigest.com/riverside-appoints-chief-sustainability-officer.md): Dörte Höppner Will Oversee Global ESG Initiatives The Riverside Company, a global private investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has appoi..
- [Workers resist shift to hot desks by placing personal items on workspaces, says new research](https://assetdigest.com/workers-resist-shift-to-hot-desks-by-placing-personal-items-on-workspaces-says-new-research.md): Workers place personal items, like photographs, on their desks in order to resist a change to a flexiwork style of working, according to new research from..
- [Trade association warns consultation needed before agency worker regulation changes](https://assetdigest.com/trade-association-warns-consultation-needed-before-agency-worker-regulation-changes.md): The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and APSCo OutSource have written to Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State for the Department for Busi..
- [Employees become chameleons to fit in with strong workplace cultures](https://assetdigest.com/employees-become-chameleons-to-fit-in-with-strong-workplace-cultures.md): People struggle to express themselves authentically at work because they feel a need to conform to the tenets of the workplace culture, Dame Inga Beale, the for..
- [Brim Financial Announces Partnership With Air France-KLM to Launch a Credit Card Program for Their Canadian Flying Blue Members](https://assetdigest.com/brim-financial-announces-partnership-with-air-france-klm-to-launch-a-credit-card-program-for-their-canadian-flying-blue-members.md): Air France-KLM loyalty program Flying Blue partners with Brim to launch their credit card offering and digital experience – to increase features and value ..
- [Glia Acquires Finn AI to Deliver Turnkey Banking Virtual Assistants for Enhanced Digital Customer Service](https://assetdigest.com/glia-acquires-finn-ai-to-deliver-turnkey-banking-virtual-assistants-for-enhanced-digital-customer-service.md): Finn AI’s state-of-the-art Conversational AI solution and deep financial services expertise complement Glia’s industry-leading DCS platform NEW YORK an..
- [Lokyata Announces Systems Integration with Infinity Software, Bringing Enhanced Loan Decisioning Capabilities to Lending Institutions](https://assetdigest.com/lokyata-announces-systems-integration-with-infinity-software-bringing-enhanced-loan-decisioning-capabilities-to-lending-institutions.md): Washington, DC – June 23, 2022 – Lokyata, a company focused on delivering products that digitize, automate, and scale lenders’ credit decisions, ann..
- [Banking deregulation creates shareholder value, new study reveals](https://assetdigest.com/banking-deregulation-creates-shareholder-value-new-study-reveals.md): Reduced regulation around banking activities creates shareholder value and positive stock returns, new research from Nyenrode Business University and Erasmus Sc..
- [Financial Inclusion Report highlights the UK’s financial exclusion crisis with 1 in 5 Brits feeling locked out of the system](https://assetdigest.com/financial-inclusion-report-highlights-the-uks-financial-exclusion-crisis-with-1-in-5-brits-feeling-locked-out-of-the-system.md): Today, London-based ethical lender Plend released its first Financial Inclusion Report, created in collaboration with Nationwide Building Society and the Nation..
- [Interact wins GOLD &#038; SILVER UK National Contact Centre Awards 2022](https://assetdigest.com/interact-wins-gold-silver-uk-national-contact-centre-awards-2022.md): Interact Contact Centres is delighted to announce that it has won two prestigious UK National Contact Centre Awards 2022. Having won the GOLD Change Maker aw..
- [Open University to focus on societal challenges that concern young people – with research on sustainability, inequality and health and wellbeing highlighted   ](https://assetdigest.com/open-university-to-focus-on-societal-challenges-that-concern-young-people-with-research-on-sustainability-inequali.md): The Open University has surveyed 4,300 young adults from across all 4 Nations of the UK to find out what societal challenges concern them most. The ..
- [Global food makers, retailers remain in crisis mode](https://assetdigest.com/global-food-makers-retailers-remain-in-crisis-mode.md): By Padraic Halpin, Conor Humphries and Richa Naidu DUBLIN/LONDON (Reuters) – Global retailers and consumer goods makers remain in crisis mode and expect consu..
- [UK inflation hits 40-year record, highest in G7](https://assetdigest.com/uk-inflation-hits-40-year-record-highest-in-g7.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Soaring food prices pushed British consumer price inflation to a 40-year high of 9.1% last month, the highest rate out of the Group of Seve..
- [The world’s most Instagrammable destinations, revealed and ranked](https://assetdigest.com/the-worlds-most-instagrammable-destinations-revealed-and-ranked.md): Leading UK travel insurer, loveit coverit, have collected and collated real Instagram data to determine the most snap-able locations on Earth, helping customer..
- [Productsup acquires World of Content to power frictionless commerce experiences](https://assetdigest.com/productsup-acquires-world-of-content-to-power-frictionless-commerce-experiences.md): Productsup acquires World of Content to power frictionless commerce experiences The combined capabilities provide businesses with full control over their produc..
- [Erasmus University Rotterdam launches new energy transition education programmes for future leaders](https://assetdigest.com/erasmus-university-rotterdam-launches-new-energy-transition-education-programmes-for-future-leaders.md): Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) aims to educate the future leaders of the energy transition with a new range of holistic and multidisciplinary educational..
- [Intelligent-recycling entrepreneurs and Imperial College London graduates Victor Dewulf (25) &#038; Peter Hedley (27) win Young Inventors prize 2022](https://assetdigest.com/intelligent-recycling-entrepreneurs-and-imperial-college-london-graduates-victor-dewulf-25-peter-hedley-27-win-young-inventors-prize-2022.md): ..
- [Menlo Security launches free Security Assessment Toolkit to help companies identify Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT) fuelling ransomware and data and credential theft](https://assetdigest.com/menlo-security-launches-free-security-assessment-toolkit-to-help-companies-identify-highly-evasive-adaptive-threats-heat-fuelling-ransomware-and-data-and-credential-theft.md): Infosec Europe 2022, ExCeL, London; 21 June, 2022 – Menlo Security, a leader in cloud security, today announced that it has released the HEAT Security Assess..
- [A woman who landed a £75k job at Maxwell’s empire – only to discover it did not exist – releases a book about her corporate journey.](https://assetdigest.com/a-woman-who-landed-a-75k-job-at-maxwells-empire-only-to-discover-it-did-not-exist-releases-a-book-about-her-corporate-journey.md): A WOMAN who broke the glass ceiling in 1987 after she landed a £75,000 a year position at Robert Maxwell’s rising satellite TV and communications empire – ..
- [Spain readies new tax on electric utilities&#8217; profits](https://assetdigest.com/spain-readies-new-tax-on-electric-utilities-profits.md): MADRID (Reuters) -The Spanish government is readying a new tax on electricity utilities’ profits, which have been boosted by energy prices, Budget Minister Ma..
- [From Employee Morale to Storage: The Benefits of Mobile Welfare Units](https://assetdigest.com/from-employee-morale-to-storage-the-benefits-of-mobile-welfare-units.md): The construction industry is filled with dedicated workers. Come rain or shine, builders work tirelessly to build a better tomorrow in our society. To ensure th..
- [Imperial College Business School &#038; Corndel launch mission to narrow UK data skills gap with new Apprenticeship Levy-funded programmes](https://assetdigest.com/imperial-college-business-school-corndel-launch-mission-to-narrow-uk-data-skills-gap-with-new-apprenticeship-levy-funded-programmes.md): Two of the UK’s leading education and professional development institutions, Imperial College Business School and Corndel, have expanded their highly succe..
- [EMBARGOED UNTIL 17.06.22 &#8211; Legal &#038; General Invest an Additional £8m in Kensa Group](https://assetdigest.com/embargoed-until-17-06-22-legal-general-invest-an-additional-8m-in-kensa-group.md): EMBARGOED UNTIL FRIDAY 17th JUNE 2022: The Kensa Group, UK manufacturer and installer of ground source heat pumps, today announced Legal & General Capital (LGC)..
- [Recreating ‘Water Cooler Moments’ with CRM](https://assetdigest.com/recreating-water-cooler-moments-with-crm.md): By: John Cheney, CEO, Workbooks SMEs have had to clear many hurdles over the past two years, culminating in a very different commercial landscape – and c..
- [New Squirro Webinar Addresses ‘Mastering Virtual Selling for B2B’](https://assetdigest.com/new-squirro-webinar-addresses-mastering-virtual-selling-for-b2b.md): Esteemed panel of digital thought leaders and global B2B sales pioneers offer best practices and real-life success stories • Attendees will learn how to explo..
- [Fuel duty: how the UK is falling behind Europe to ease the cost of living crisis](https://assetdigest.com/fuel-duty-how-the-uk-is-falling-behind-europe-to-ease-the-cost-of-living-crisis.md): As interest rates rise for the fifth time in a row, to 1.25%, there are concerns that this will lead to even more financial worry for families as the cost of bo..
- [Women imitate masculine traits to be taken seriously as gamers](https://assetdigest.com/women-imitate-masculine-traits-to-be-taken-seriously-as-gamers.md): Women working in the gaming industry feel required to imitate stereotypically masculine personality traits if they want to gain recognition in gaming communitie..
- [Firm urges employers to consider a global hiring approach as talent shortages worsen, but warns of complexities](https://assetdigest.com/firm-urges-employers-to-consider-a-global-hiring-approach-as-talent-shortages-worsen-but-warns-of-complexities.md): With a record 1.3 million job vacancies across the UK as talent shortages remain rife, businesses are urged to consider expanding their talent pools by hiring g..
- [Latest data: Interim vacancies have reached their peak](https://assetdigest.com/latest-data-interim-vacancies-have-reached-their-peak.md): Data indicates that professional interim vacancies in England and Wales have stagnated, with Q1 2022 experiencing a 0.2% quarter-on-quarter fall in London an..
- [Solace Announces Winners of 2022 Partner Awards](https://assetdigest.com/solace-announces-winners-of-2022-partner-awards.md): Annual awards celebrate partners with demonstrated excellence in helping customers optimize their business with event-driven architecture Ottawa (June 16, 2022)..
- [London Stock Exchange pours cold water on merging listing segments](https://assetdigest.com/london-stock-exchange-pours-cold-water-on-merging-listing-segments.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Compressing Britain’s two company listing segments to attract more tech firms could put an existing “gamechanger” at ris..
- [Glimmers of hope as global trade talks stretch into final day](https://assetdigest.com/glimmers-of-hope-as-global-trade-talks-stretch-into-final-day.md): By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -Negotiations at the World Trade Organization aimed at clinching deals on food security, fishing and vaccines entered their final..
- [Central banks opt for shock and awe to tame inflation](https://assetdigest.com/central-banks-opt-for-shock-and-awe-to-tame-inflation.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve has just delivered its biggest interest rate rise in over a quarter of a century and even the hitherto dovish Swiss Nat..
- [EXTREME HEAT WARNING: WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY ON EMPLOYEE RIGHTS DURING HOT WEATHER?](https://assetdigest.com/extreme-heat-warning-what-does-the-law-say-on-employee-rights-during-hot-weather.md): THE Met Office has issued a level two heat-health alert for large parts of southern and central England – with temperatures expected to reach 34 degrees la..
- [Trinity Business School ranked among top providers in FT Masters in Finance Ranking 2022](https://assetdigest.com/trinity-business-school-ranked-among-top-providers-in-ft-masters-in-finance-ranking-2022.md): Trinity Business School ranked among top providers in FT Masters in Finance Ranking 2022 Trinity Business School’s Masters in Finance ha..
- [New way to collect web data to ensure valid academic research](https://assetdigest.com/new-way-to-collect-web-data-to-ensure-valid-academic-research.md): In developing a new framework, researchers from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) Erasmus University Rotterdam, have unearthed new and underexploited ‘fiel..
- [Lightware Visual Engineering opens new headquarters for  the APAC region](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-visual-engineering-opens-new-headquarters-for-the-apac-region.md): New office located in the Newington Technology Park- Sydney, hub of major technology companies Sydney, Australia, 15 June 2022 – Lightware Visual Enginee..
- [Recruitment in South of England continues on upwards trajectory](https://assetdigest.com/recruitment-in-south-of-england-continues-on-upwards-trajectory.md): Hiring levels across the South of England continue to grow with Q2 recruitment levels set to rise by 15.7% year-on-year despite vacancies in April dropping by 8..
- [ONS labour response: Why Government intervention is needed now](https://assetdigest.com/ons-labour-response-why-government-intervention-is-needed-now.md): Responding to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which shows that vacancies reached new highs of 1,300,000 between March and May 2022..
- [Lisa captivates clients and scoops award thanks to her Eastern magic aromas](https://assetdigest.com/lisa-captivates-clients-and-scoops-award-thanks-to-her-eastern-magic-aromas.md): A businesswoman who fell in love with the aromas of Dubai on holiday is captivating clients closer to home – with her nose for a new venture clinching her int..
- [Improved internal hiring strategies will be key to navigating UK’s difficult labour market](https://assetdigest.com/improved-internal-hiring-strategies-will-be-key-to-navigating-uks-difficult-labour-market.md): With the latest ONS labour market data revealing that the UK once again reported record breaking vacancies numbers in the three months leading up to May and ..
- [As Crypto markets plummet to a third of their value, our survey shows that 60% of UK investors used borrowed funds to buy their coins](https://assetdigest.com/as-crypto-markets-plummet-to-a-third-of-their-value-our-survey-shows-that-60-of-uk-investors-used-borrowed-funds-to-buy-their-coins.md): A study by KIS Finance, has revealed that 2 out of 3 cryptocurrency investors borrowed money to make their purchase, rather than using income and/or savings. O..
- [Air conditioning and climate change: The elephant in the room?](https://assetdigest.com/air-conditioning-and-climate-change-the-elephant-in-the-room.md): The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that around two thirds of the world’s households could have an air conditioning unit by 2050. As we see clim..
- [WCKD RZR and Collibra seal key data technology partnership](https://assetdigest.com/wckd-rzr-and-collibra-seal-key-data-technology-partnership.md): London, England – WCKD RZR, the pioneering Data Enablement software startup, has forged a key technology partnership with leading Data Intelligence firm, C..
- [Employer&#8217;s guide to Diversity and Inclusion principles ](https://assetdigest.com/employers-guide-to-diversity-and-inclusion-principles.md): By Alex Hattingh, Chief People Officer at Employment Hero Together employers and employees need to understand, and remove, the barriers in the workplace for ..
- [E-SCOOTERS AND PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS](https://assetdigest.com/e-scooters-and-personal-injury-claims-know-your-rights.md): The number of injuries as a result of e-scooter collisions skyrocketed in 2021, with 1,280 collisions recorded according to recently published government data. ..
- [How will the ECB contain fragmentation risk in euro area bond markets?](https://assetdigest.com/how-will-the-ecb-contain-fragmentation-risk-in-euro-area-bond-markets.md): By Yoruk Bahceli, Dhara Ranasinghe and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON (Reuters) – As the European Central Bank rushes to exit stimulus and raise interest rates to tam..
- [ESCP Business School’s Master in Finance ranks 2nd worldwide in Financial Times ranking](https://assetdigest.com/escp-business-schools-master-in-finance-ranks-2nd-worldwide-in-financial-times-ranking.md): For the fifth year in a row, ESCP Business School’s Master in Finance has been ranked 2nd in the world by the Financial Times in its annual ranking. Taught at..
- [The next generation of entrepreneurs are driven through GBSB Global Business School’s ‘G-Accelerator’ start-up hub](https://assetdigest.com/the-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs-are-driven-through-gbsb-global-business-schools-g-accelerator-start-up-hub.md): The next generation of entrepreneurs are driven through GBSB Global Business School’s ‘G-Accelerator’ start-up hub GBSB Global Business School is exceedin..
- [New data suggests concerns of UK’s economic frailty are set to be exacerbated by lack of talent](https://assetdigest.com/new-data-suggests-concerns-of-uks-economic-frailty-are-set-to-be-exacerbated-by-lack-of-talent.md): Latest data shows spike in May hiring Jobs spiked again in May despite the ever-increasing skills shortages, raising further concerns for the UK’s economic..
- [FORMER VICTORIAN WOOL WAREHOUSESET TO ENTER 21ST CENTURY](https://assetdigest.com/former-victorian-wool-warehouseset-to-enter-21st-century.md): A FORMER Victorian wool warehouse is set to become new apartmentsfollowing a multi-million pound commercial property deal advised on by local law firm Nelson..
- [Back to the land: Lebanese family turns to farming to survive crises](https://assetdigest.com/back-to-the-land-lebanese-family-turns-to-farming-to-survive-crises.md): By Maya Gebeily and Aziz Taher HOULA, Lebanon (Reuters) – In a remote village in southern Lebanon, Qassem Shreim crouched low to examine his wheat crop. Food ..
- [Britain to defy EU with &#8216;relatively trivial&#8217; N.Ireland law](https://assetdigest.com/britain-to-defy-eu-with-relatively-trivial-n-ireland-law.md): By Elizabeth Piper and Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) – Britain published plans on Monday to override some of the post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland b..
- [Oil rises on tight supplies; trade choppy on demand worries](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-on-tight-supplies-trade-choppy-on-demand-worries.md): By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday in a session of volatile trade, as tight global supplies outweighed worries that demand woul..
- [Inflation fears grip markets as bonds, stocks plunge](https://assetdigest.com/inflation-fears-grip-markets-as-bonds-stocks-plunge.md): By Saikat Chatterjee LONDON (Reuters) – Global stocks and government bonds extended a bruising sell-off on Monday and the dollar resumed its march towards two..
- [Security trumps obesity in Britain&#8217;s first food strategy](https://assetdigest.com/security-trumps-obesity-in-britains-first-food-strategy.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain set out its first national food strategy on Monday, focused on increasing domestic output of some produce to boost food security while..
- [France&#8217;s Cristal Union lures farmers to secure sugar beet supplies](https://assetdigest.com/frances-cristal-union-lures-farmers-to-secure-sugar-beet-supplies.md): PARIS (Reuters) -French sugar and ethanol maker Cristal Union promised farmers high prices for their 2023 sugar beet harvest in a bid to secure supplies at a ti..
- [Chic eco venue to host exclusive open evening for events professionals](https://assetdigest.com/chic-eco-venue-to-host-exclusive-open-evening-for-events-professionals.md): Luxury eco farm Frasers of Egerton, located in the heart of the Kent countryside, is inviting events professionals to come along to a special open evening ..
- [Market investment in data centers surges 46% higher in 2022](https://assetdigest.com/market-investment-in-data-centers-surges-46-higher-in-2022.md): Platform Markets Group Ltd London, 10 June 2022 – Investment over the past five months has shown a demonstrable increase of 46% compared to the same period in..
- [Kaloscope’s Metaverse Guarantees Green With NFTrees](https://assetdigest.com/kaloscopes-metaverse-guarantees-green-with-nftrees.md): By Magnus Meretric Thirty-five percent of graduates are ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ fearful of the climate crisis today due to record temperatures of fourt..
- [As the Government announces plans to boost home ownership, young people are increasingly struggling to get on the property ladder, with nearly a quarter forced to take on an additional job to make ends meet](https://assetdigest.com/as-the-government-announces-plans-to-boost-home-ownership-young-people-are-increasingly-struggling-to-get-on-the-property-ladder-with-nearly-a-quarter-forced-to-take-on-an-additional-job-to-make-end.md): A survey by KIS Finance has found that over 22% of 18 to 35 year olds have been forced to take on an additional job as the cost of living crisis deepens, m..
- [Rolex at Auction: An Index and Report on Rolex &#8216;Professional&#8217; Watch Prices and Trends](https://assetdigest.com/rolex-at-auction-an-index-and-report-on-rolex-professional-watch-prices-and-trends.md): WORLD’S FIRST INDEX REVEALS ROLEX ‘PROFESSIONAL’ WATCHES OUTPERFORMING ALL OTHER PASSION INVESTMENTS. NEW REPORT IDENTIFIES CURRENT TRENDS BEHIND PHENOMEN..
- [Curve and TrueLayer partner to create flexible recurring payment options](https://assetdigest.com/curve-and-truelayer-partner-to-create-flexible-recurring-payment-options.md): 8 June, 2022 London (UK). TrueLayer, Europe’s leading open banking platform, today announces its collaboration with Curve, the fast-growing financial super ..
- [ETC Group expands Institutional-Grade Liquidity Pool with Appointment of Enigma Securities as new Authorised Participant (AP)](https://assetdigest.com/etc-group-expands-institutional-grade-liquidity-pool-with-appointment-of-enigma-securities-as-new-authorised-participant-ap.md): June 9th, 2022. London/Frankfurt: ETC Group (www.etc-group.com), Europe’s leading specialist provider of institutional-grade, digital asset-backed securi..
- [Entrepreneur’s free support network reaches 25,000 women and puts her in running for top award](https://assetdigest.com/entrepreneurs-free-support-network-reaches-25000-women-and-puts-her-in-running-for-top-award.md): An entrepreneurial mum of two who started a free Facebook group to support fellow women in business is in the running for a top award after building a community..
- [IRM UK announce keynote speakers for the Business Analysis Conference Europe, 19 – 21 September 2022 London](https://assetdigest.com/irm-uk-announce-keynote-speakers-for-the-business-analysis-conference-europe-19-21-september-2022-london.md): Organised and hosted by IRM UK and in association with AssistKD, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and IIBA® UK Chapter the Business Analysis Conference Euro..
- [Service Transformation In Full Swing – But Companies Lack Asset Data Strategy](https://assetdigest.com/service-transformation-in-full-swing-but-companies-lack-asset-data-strategy.md): By: Mark Wilding Vice President of Global Customer Transformation at ServiceMax Sharing Asset Data drives higher performance, margins, revenue and retention,..
- [Lack of data and defined employee responsibilities amongst key challenges to implementing strategic workforce planning, says new research](https://assetdigest.com/lack-of-data-and-defined-employee-responsibilities-amongst-key-challenges-to-implementing-strategic-workforce-planning-says-new-research.md): Poor data quality and a lack of clearly defined roles and responsibilities within the organisation are amongst the key challenges management faces when imple..
- [Global Innovation Fund announces first round of investments under its ‘Innovating for Climate Resilience’ fund](https://assetdigest.com/global-innovation-fund-announces-first-round-of-investments-under-its-innovating-for-climate-resilience-fund.md): The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) today announced the first two investments made under its ‘Innovating for Climate Resilience fund’, which was launched at..
- [UK Research Report Reveals Content Anarchy Persists in the Digital HQ](https://assetdigest.com/uk-research-report-reveals-content-anarchy-persists-in-the-digital-hq.md): Templafy survey finds almost half of organisations have no-one responsible for secure, system-wide content alignment despite relying on content for business ..
- [250 year old Brewin Dolphin upgrades to combat the cyberfraud era](https://assetdigest.com/250-year-old-brewin-dolphin-upgrades-to-combat-the-cyberfraud-era.md): Brewin Dolphin Improves Security Visibility and Control with ExtraHop Wealth management firm leverages the network detection and response solution to provide..
- [Has the hiring spike reached its peak? Data shows drop in vacancies](https://assetdigest.com/has-the-hiring-spike-reached-its-peak-data-shows-drop-in-vacancies.md): While latest ONS figures show that vacancies grew in the first quarter of this year, more recent data indicates that job numbers are beginning to slow, with ..
- [Redtail Telematics/YouGov research reveals that insurers are not promoting the savings and benefits offered by telematics based motor insurance to their customers](https://assetdigest.com/redtail-telematics-yougov-research-reveals-that-insurers-are-not-promoting-the-savings-and-benefits-offered-by-telematics-based-motor-insurance-to-their-customers.md): CAMBRIDGE, UK –– A survey conducted by Redtail Telematics, the long-established provider of integrated telematics solutions worldwide for the automotive,..
- [Trade association outlines policy changes needed to ease the talent crisis](https://assetdigest.com/trade-association-outlines-policy-changes-needed-to-ease-the-talent-crisis.md): With the UK continuing to struggle with talent shortages and the elusive Employment Bill yet to be revealed, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies ..
- [LinkedIn’s Adam Hawkins joins APSCo OutSource RepComm](https://assetdigest.com/linkedins-adam-hawkins-joins-apsco-outsource-repcomm.md): Staffing industry consultant and LinkedIn’s Head of Search & Staffing, EMEA & LATAM, Adam Hawkins, has joined the Representative Committee for APSCo OutSource..
- [Four-day working week needs careful management to prevent burnout](https://assetdigest.com/four-day-working-week-needs-careful-management-to-prevent-burnout.md): While the four-day working week being trialled by businesses across the UK will be beneficial, global provider of talent outsourcing and advisory services, AMS ..
- [Digital marketing agency Passion Digital celebrates 10th birthday by throwing a fundraiser to raise £10K for partner charities](https://assetdigest.com/digital-marketing-agency-passion-digital-celebrates-10th-birthday-by-throwing-a-fundraiser-to-raise-10k-for-partner-charities.md): The south London-based digital marketing agency Passion Digital is marking its 10th birthday by throwing a charity ball, with the aim to raise £10K for its f..
- [New deputy directors appointed at health-focused business school](https://assetdigest.com/new-deputy-directors-appointed-at-health-focused-business-school.md): A series of new deputy directors have been appointed at UCL Global Business School for Health (GBSH), the world’s first health-focused business school..
- [Quantexa Launches New Partner Program to Deliver Innovative Decision Intelligence Solutions](https://assetdigest.com/quantexa-launches-new-partner-program-to-deliver-innovative-decision-intelligence-solutions.md): 13 companies join Quantexa’s Partner Network, instantly strengthening the company’s global ecosystem and driving co-innovation for customers LONDON, UK a..
- [CMC Markets selects TrueLayer for open banking-based collaboration ](https://assetdigest.com/cmc-markets-selects-truelayer-for-open-banking-based-collaboration.md): 7 June, 2022 London (UK). TrueLayer, Europe’s leading open banking platform, today announces its collaboration with CMC Markets, one of the world’s lea..
- [From office chair prototype to a radiotherapy revolution: the UK company pioneering a more human way to treat cancer](https://assetdigest.com/from-office-chair-prototype-to-a-radiotherapy-revolution-the-uk-company-pioneering-a-more-human-way-to-treat-cancer.md): UK-based startup Leo Cancer Care is on a mission to make radiotherapy more comfortable, effective and accessible for patients. London – 6th June 2022 -Leo Can..
- [Why the four-day working week might not be fit for all](https://assetdigest.com/why-the-four-day-working-week-might-not-be-fit-for-all.md): London, 6th June 2022 – As firms across the UK begin the biggest experiment of four-day working weeks without a decrease in pay, global leader in creating ..
- [NEOMA Business School’s ‘Master in Management’ programme enhanced by new international network](https://assetdigest.com/neoma-business-schools-master-in-management-programme-enhanced-by-new-international-network.md): The start of the 2022-2023 academic year will see the continued development of NEOMA Business School’s Master in Management (MiM) programme. This will be e..
- [Bring your own device: are external devices in your office ever a good idea?](https://assetdigest.com/bring-your-own-device-are-external-devices-in-your-office-ever-a-good-idea.md): Is your BYOD policy compromising your cyber security without you even knowing it? Here’s how to stay cyber secure while using external devices. A ‘bring yo..
- [TrueLayer and Thunes announce partnership to offer open banking payments across the UK and Europe](https://assetdigest.com/truelayer-and-thunes-announce-partnership-to-offer-open-banking-payments-across-the-uk-and-europe.md): By Christophe Bourbier, Managing Director at Thunes 1 June, 2022, Dublin (Ireland). TrueLayer, Europe’s leading open banking platform, and Thunes, a Singapore..
- [Ukraine grants citizenship to top Russian journalist who denounced war](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-grants-citizenship-to-top-russian-journalist-who-denounced-war.md): (Reuters) – Ukraine has granted citizenship to prominent Russian journalist Alexander Nevzorov who fled Russia with his wife after denouncing the Kremlin’s ..
- [Instant View: US May payrolls rise up than expected](https://assetdigest.com/instant-view-us-may-payrolls-rise-up-than-expected.md): NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. employment increased more than expected in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%, signs of a tight labor market that ..
- [In Shanghai, lockdown blues make way for COVID testing gripes](https://assetdigest.com/in-shanghai-lockdown-blues-make-way-for-covid-testing-gripes.md): By Brenda Goh and Andrew Galbraith SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Shanghai residents’ relief over the easing of a two-month COVID-19 lockdown is giving way to frustratio..
- [Watchdog&#8217;s new chief says high prices can support greener palm oil](https://assetdigest.com/watchdogs-new-chief-says-high-prices-can-support-greener-palm-oil.md): By Michael Taylor KUALA LUMPUR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Palm oil producers profiting from a global price boom should use the opportunity to ramp up effo..
- [Beaming Queen Elizabeth waves to crowds as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin](https://assetdigest.com/beaming-queen-elizabeth-waves-to-crowds-as-platinum-jubilee-celebrations-begin.md): By Michael Holden and Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) – A beaming Queen Elizabeth waved to cheering crowds massed outside Buckingham Palace on Thursday as Britai..
- [FAMILY LAW EXPERT’S DIVORCE MYTHBUSTER AS ENQUIRIES SOAR](https://assetdigest.com/family-law-experts-divorce-mythbuster-as-enquiries-soar.md): In the first week following the introduction of the ‘no-fault’ divorce law, 3,000 applications were received, according to data from the HM Courts and Tr..
- [Parents set to spend over £750 on prom as half admit they will resort to credit cards to pay for their teenager’s big night](https://assetdigest.com/parents-set-to-spend-over-750-on-prom-as-half-admit-they-will-resort-to-credit-cards-to-pay-for-their-teenagers-big-night.md): Research revealed today has found that the cost of living and pressure of social media is turning prom budgets into a nightmare for parents across the UK, with ..
- [Job application tracking platform reveals new integrations to help job seekers](https://assetdigest.com/job-application-tracking-platform-reveals-new-integrations-to-help-job-seekers.md): Following continued growth since its launch, job application tracking platform, RoleCatcher has unveiled two new integrations in a bid to help individuals be..
- [Deciphering the complex relationship between cross border payments &#038; regulation](https://assetdigest.com/deciphering-the-complex-relationship-between-cross-border-payments-regulation.md): Anastasia Demetriou, Legal Counsel at IFX Payments Cross border payments may be an enigma to many, but simply put, they concern financial transactions where ..
- [FEATURE-Africa&#8217;s mobile money taxes risk driving poor out of digital economy](https://assetdigest.com/feature-africas-mobile-money-taxes-risk-driving-poor-out-of-digital-economy.md): • Mobile money helps Africa’s poor access financial services • Continent accounts for 70% of transactions by value • Taxes seen pushing marginalised out..
- [FEATURE-South Africa flooding leaves survivors traumatised, homeless](https://assetdigest.com/feature-south-africa-flooding-leaves-survivors-traumatised-homeless.md): • Floods leave more than 6,000 people homeless • Many victims traumatised, unable to look for work • Counselling vital to recovery efforts, say experts By..
- [FEATURE-As U.S. flooding worsens, South Carolina redraws risk maps](https://assetdigest.com/feature-as-u-s-flooding-worsens-south-carolina-redraws-risk-maps.md): • Climate change fueling more intense storms, floods • Homes outside federal floods zones deluged • Local officials create their own flood maps, rules By ..
- [ROYTHORNES ‘FAMILY’ GROWS WITH HOST OF APPOINTMENTS AND NEW DIVORCE-SPECIALIST PARTNER](https://assetdigest.com/roythornes-family-grows-with-host-of-appointments-and-new-divorce-specialist-partner.md): SPECIALIST family solicitor Caroline Elliott has joined Roythornes Solicitors as a partner in its Alconbury office, boosting the top 150 law firm’s stron..
- [WAX Insurance Services Launches Collectibles Insurance](https://assetdigest.com/wax-insurance-services-launches-collectibles-insurance.md): This product launch follows the company’s successful $10M seed round which included investments by Slow Ventures and AV8 Ventures. New York (May 26, 2022) ..
- [Check Point Software Partners with Dundee &#038; Angus College to Train the Next Generation of Cyber Security Specialists](https://assetdigest.com/check-point-software-partners-with-dundee-angus-college-to-train-the-next-generation-of-cyber-security-specialists.md): ‘The Cyber Lab by Check Point SecureAcademy’ and training at Dundee & Angus College will provide students with the necessary industry skills to go on to ..
- [More than a third of UK office workers have no dedicated workspace at home](https://assetdigest.com/more-than-a-third-of-uk-office-workers-have-no-dedicated-workspace-at-home.md): Over a third of UK office workers have no dedicated workspace at home, and only 6 percent have been trained for hybrid meetings, reveals a new report from Leeds..
- [Firm unveils new vision as brand continues to go from strength-to-strength](https://assetdigest.com/firm-unveils-new-vision-as-brand-continues-to-go-from-strength-to-strength.md): Leading Neutral Vendor Managed Services Provider (MSP), Comensura, has unveiled a new brand vision and company purpose as it continues to evolve and adapt to th..
- [Cynical employees in the face of change must be managed by effective communication](https://assetdigest.com/cynical-employees-in-the-face-of-change-must-be-managed-by-effective-communication.md): Providing clear, timely explanations help minimise the damage to employee morale in the wake of adverse changes, new research from Aalto University School of..
- [Decision Intelligence Leader Quantexa Accelerates Growth by Achieving a 144% Net Retention Rate in FY2022](https://assetdigest.com/decision-intelligence-leader-quantexa-accelerates-growth-by-achieving-a-144-net-retention-rate-in-fy2022.md): Quantexa continues its leadership of growing Decision Intelligence category by quickening expansion in North America and APAC and further establishing Fortune 1..
- [New Zealand PM meets Biden to discuss U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy](https://assetdigest.com/new-zealand-pm-meets-biden-to-discuss-u-s-indo-pacific-strategy.md): By Jeff Mason and Lucy Craymer WASHINGTON/WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday at the Whi..
- [Dollar stronger as inflation worries dampen risk sentiment](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-stronger-as-inflation-worries-dampen-risk-sentiment.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar rose across the board on Tuesday as Treasury yields climbed and worries over a further acceleration ..
- [Ukraine&#8217;s giant seed bank at risk of being lost as war rages](https://assetdigest.com/ukraines-giant-seed-bank-at-risk-of-being-lost-as-war-rages.md): By Maytaal Angel LONDON (Reuters) – In underground vaults near Ukraine’s battlefields, the genetic code for nearly 2,000 crops is in danger of being permane..
- [CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL: SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?](https://assetdigest.com/constructive-dismissal-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go.md): In recent months, hundreds of businesses have formally implemented a hybrid-working approach, allowing employees to work both from home and from the office. ..
- [Value Partners appoints Samuel SUN as Chief Risk Officer](https://assetdigest.com/value-partners-appoints-samuel-sun-as-chief-risk-officer.md): (Hong Kong, 30 May 2022) – Value Partners Group Limited (together with its subsidiaries, “Value Partners” or “the Group”, Hong Kong Stock Code: ..
- [Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Risk Excluding Staff if Not Managed Correctly, New Research Shows](https://assetdigest.com/diversity-and-inclusion-initiatives-risk-excluding-staff-if-not-managed-correctly-new-research-shows.md): New research reveals that the diversity and inclusion efforts employed by organisations can have the adverse effect of alienating employees when employers fa..
- [Laiye Partners with Accenture to Power Intelligent Automation and Innovation at Scale](https://assetdigest.com/laiye-partners-with-accenture-to-power-intelligent-automation-and-innovation-at-scale.md): United States, 26 May 2022 — Laiye, a leading Intelligent Automation (IA) provider, today announced a partnership with Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global pro..
- [Wing Mirror Man helps young people to get work experience](https://assetdigest.com/wing-mirror-man-helps-young-people-to-get-work-experience.md): Wing Mirror Man, the UK’s leading supplier of wing mirrors to the public and trade, is helping young people get valuable work experience whilst they study as ..
- [Xydus Hits 600% Hyper Growth Helping Manage Virtual Workforces and Strengthening Consumer Digital Engagement](https://assetdigest.com/xydus-hits-600-hyper-growth-helping-manage-virtual-workforces-and-strengthening-consumer-digital-engagement.md): Rebranded Paycasso ‘fixes identity’ attracting enterprise customers and 6x sales growth 26 MAY 2022, LONDON UK – Xydus, the enterprise software compan..
- [Feeling meaningfulness promotes life satisfaction better than pleasure](https://assetdigest.com/feeling-meaningfulness-promotes-life-satisfaction-better-than-pleasure.md): Providing meaning and spiritual fulfilment is more effective at increasing life satisfaction than giving pleasure, regardless of the cultural context, research ..
- [ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION: AVOIDING CLAIMS WHEN ADVERTISING JOBS](https://assetdigest.com/algorithmic-discrimination-avoiding-claims-when-advertising-jobs.md): AS ‘The Great Resignation’ continues to cause high levels of mobility in the job market, employers should take care to avoid potential discrimination claims..
- [COULD PAID MENSTRUAL LEAVE BE GOOD FOR BUSINESS?](https://assetdigest.com/could-paid-menstrual-leave-be-good-for-business.md): AFTER the Spanish government approved a bill that grants paid menstrual leave earlier this month, UK charities have called on the government to bring in simi..
- [UK law firms admit gaps in training and preparation against cyberattacks, Menlo Security research reveals](https://assetdigest.com/uk-law-firms-admit-gaps-in-training-and-preparation-against-cyberattacks-menlo-security-research-reveals.md): New research among 150 legal professionals in the UK published today suggests that the risk of cyberattacks is a growing concern for most law firms, although t..
- [Cultural shifts and word-of-mouth changes UK funeral landscape](https://assetdigest.com/cultural-shifts-and-word-of-mouth-changes-uk-funeral-landscape.md): The funeral industry in the UK had changed little in decades, yet in just the last six years direct cremation has fundamentally changed how we think about de..
- [Firms turning to flexible workforce as skills worsen: but labour market not fit for purpose](https://assetdigest.com/firms-turning-to-flexible-workforce-as-skills-worsen-but-labour-market-not-fit-for-purpose.md): Following reports from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that the unemployment level had dropped below vacancy numbers for the first time, statistics fro..
- [Why is no one clicking on my Google Ads?](https://assetdigest.com/why-is-no-one-clicking-on-my-google-ads.md): If a business is not achieving click-throughs on its Google Ads, the campaign shouldn’t be written off as ineffective. A few simple tweaks could ha..
- [How a cheap component could help kill off combustion cars](https://assetdigest.com/how-a-cheap-component-could-help-kill-off-combustion-cars.md): By Nick Carey and Christina Amann LONDON/BERLIN (Reuters) – The humble wire harness, a cheap component that bundles cables together, has become an unlikely sc..
- [Russians, Ukrainians fight on outskirts of Sievierodonetsk, EU haggles over oil ban](https://assetdigest.com/russians-ukrainians-fight-on-outskirts-of-sievierodonetsk-eu-haggles-over-oil-ban.md): By Pavel Polityuk and Natalia Zinets KYIV (Reuters) – Ukrainian and Russian forces battled on Monday on the outskirts of Sievierodonetsk, the last city still ..
- [World stocks turn positive in May on Fed bets](https://assetdigest.com/world-stocks-turn-positive-in-may-on-fed-bets.md): By Danilo Masoni MILAN (Reuters) – World share markets rose on Monday and the dollar was anchored at five-week lows on bets of a possible slowdown in U.S. mon..
- [UK to grant visas to graduates from the world&#8217;s best universities](https://assetdigest.com/uk-to-grant-visas-to-graduates-from-the-worlds-best-universities.md): By Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will offer work visas to graduates from the world’s best universities in an expansion of its post-Brexit immi..
- [Analysis: Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-russians-feel-little-economic-pain-now-long-term-outlook-darkens.md): By Jake Cordell LONDON (Reuters) – For Oleg Kechin, owner of a chain of barbershops, forecasts that Russia will be plunged into its deepest economic crisis in..
- [COVID-hit Shanghai to end two-month lockdown on June 1](https://assetdigest.com/covid-hit-shanghai-to-end-two-month-lockdown-on-june-1.md): By Brenda Goh and Ryan Woo SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Shanghai on Monday announced an end to its two-month long COVID-19 lockdown, allowing the vast majority o..
- [Johnny Depp, awaiting verdict, turns up on stage with Jeff Beck in England](https://assetdigest.com/johnny-depp-awaiting-verdict-turns-up-on-stage-with-jeff-beck-in-england.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Hollywood star Johnny Depp, awaiting a ruling in a U.S. defamation case involving his ex-wife and actor Amber Heard, turned up on stage at ..
- [NATO&#8217;s support for Ukraine is unbreakable, Spain&#8217;s PM Sanchez says](https://assetdigest.com/natos-support-for-ukraine-is-unbreakable-spains-pm-sanchez-says.md): MADRID (Reuters) -NATO’s support for Ukraine is unbreakable and Russian President Vladimir Putin will not achieve his objectives in the country his forces inv..
- [China, Pacific islands unable to reach consensus on regional pact](https://assetdigest.com/china-pacific-islands-unable-to-reach-consensus-on-regional-pact.md): By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) -China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday urged the Pacific region not to be “too anxious” about his country’s aims after ..
- [China-Swiss trade talks stall over rights issues &#8211; newspapers](https://assetdigest.com/china-swiss-trade-talks-stall-over-rights-issues-newspapers.md): GENEVA (Reuters) -Efforts by Switzerland to refresh its free trade agreement with China have stalled as Bern takes a more critical view of Beijing’s human rig..
- [Israel renews gas exploration, expects export deal to Europe](https://assetdigest.com/israel-renews-gas-exploration-expects-export-deal-to-europe.md): JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel is renewing offshore natural gas exploration and hopes to reach an agreement soon for exporting gas to Europe, Israel’s energy ..
- [More pressure on businesses as workers look to stay at home and move jobs, new study finds](https://assetdigest.com/more-pressure-on-businesses-as-workers-look-to-stay-at-home-and-move-jobs-new-study-finds.md): Spending quality time with family and loved ones is regarded as the top priority (57%) in a job, followed by taking care of physical or mental health (55%), sav..
- [Newcomer brand animation agency Canopy launches Brand Storytelling concept in the UK](https://assetdigest.com/newcomer-brand-animation-agency-canopy-launches-brand-storytelling-concept-in-the-uk.md): Leading European growth marketing agency and media production studio Canopy acquires London-based boutique brand strategy consultancy Barebone to launch a ne..
- [Scott Logic awarded two-year contract to drive digitisation for HM Land Registry](https://assetdigest.com/scott-logic-awarded-two-year-contract-to-drive-digitisation-for-hm-land-registry.md): Software consultancy selected to drive ambitious digital transformation programme for the Land Registry’s customer-facing services. 25 May 2022 – UK-base..
- [One in Five Hiding Social Media From Employers](https://assetdigest.com/one-in-five-hiding-social-media-from-employers.md): New research shows recent job applicants in UK and Ireland are worried about social media background checks 25th May 2022, Peterborough – New research from Z..
- [Companies Have Gained Access To Asset Data, But Aren’t Using It Effectively](https://assetdigest.com/companies-have-gained-access-to-asset-data-but-arent-using-it-effectively.md): By: Mark Wilding is Vice President of Global Customer Transformation at ServiceMax. Lack of proficiency in asset data analytics is undermining field service ..
- [Finland, Sweden to send teams to Turkey to discuss NATO bids, Haavisto says](https://assetdigest.com/finland-sweden-to-send-teams-to-turkey-to-discuss-nato-bids-haavisto-says.md): HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finland and Sweden will send delegations to Ankara on Wednesday to try to resolve Turkish opposition to their applications for membership..
- [Germany&#8217;s vaccine panel says one COVID shot enough for children](https://assetdigest.com/germanys-vaccine-panel-says-one-covid-shot-enough-for-children.md): By Patricia Weiss and Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Germany’s vaccine advisory panel on Tuesday said one COVID-19 shot was enough for healthy five- to 11..
- [EU calls for Russia dialogue to unlock Ukraine food exports](https://assetdigest.com/eu-calls-for-russia-dialogue-to-unlock-ukraine-food-exports.md): By Sabine Siebold DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called for talks with Moscow on unlocking wheat exp..
- [Russian and Chinese jets patrol East Asia skies, capping Biden trip](https://assetdigest.com/russian-and-chinese-jets-patrol-east-asia-skies-capping-biden-trip.md): By Michael Martina, Nobuhiro Kubo and Hyonhee Shin (Reuters) -Russian and Chinese military planes conducted joint exercises to patrol the Asia-Pacific region on..
- [Explainer-Ukraine looks for ways to get its grain out](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-ukraine-looks-for-ways-to-get-its-grain-out.md): By Pavel Polityuk and Silvia Aloisi KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine is seeking ways to get grain and vegetable oils out of the country by breaking a months-long bloc..
- [Biden says he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against China](https://assetdigest.com/biden-says-he-would-be-willing-to-use-force-to-defend-taiwan-against-china.md): By Trevor Hunnicutt and Sakura Murakami TOKYO (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against Chine..
- [Economic outlook has &#8216;darkened&#8217;, business and government leaders warn in Davos](https://assetdigest.com/economic-outlook-has-darkened-business-and-government-leaders-warn-in-davos.md): By Balazs Koranyi and Dan Burns DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -Multiple threats to the global economy topped the worries of the world’s well-heeled at the annu..
- [Does the Commonwealth have a future after Queen Elizabeth?](https://assetdigest.com/does-the-commonwealth-have-a-future-after-queen-elizabeth.md): By Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) – As Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 70th year on the throne, there are questions about whether the Commonwealth of Nations, wh..
- [European Business School Leaders Affirm Relevance in the Future of Graduate Management Education](https://assetdigest.com/european-business-school-leaders-affirm-relevance-in-the-future-of-graduate-management-education.md): European Business School Leaders Affirm Relevance in the Future of Graduate Management Education New report sheds light on emerging themes in an ever-changing G..
- [COFFEE AND CHEESE, OR CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION?](https://assetdigest.com/coffee-and-cheese-or-culture-and-communication.md): A leading panel of experts will be debating this in London and Edinburgh this May and seek audience members with an opinion to attend. As businesses continue to..
- [HALF OF YOUNG BRITS CLAIM THEY ARE STUCK IN DEAD-END JOBS AND DREAM OF BEING THEIR OWN BOSS ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY](https://assetdigest.com/half-of-young-brits-claim-they-are-stuck-in-dead-end-jobs-and-dream-of-being-their-own-boss-according-to-a-new-study.md): If you hate your job, you’re not alone as new research has discovered that almost half of young Brits (45 percent) feel trapped in a job they can’t stand. ..
- [G7 offers $9.5 billion new aid for Ukraine, ready with more](https://assetdigest.com/g7-offers-9-5-billion-new-aid-for-ukraine-ready-with-more.md): By Christian Kraemer and Francesco Canepa KOENIGSWINTER, Germany (Reuters) – The Group of Seven’s financial leaders agreed on $9.5 billion in new aid to Ukr..
- [UK retail sales jump unexpectedly, but big picture bleak](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retail-sales-jump-unexpectedly-but-big-picture-bleak.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – British retail sales jumped unexpectedly in April as shoppers loaded up on alcohol and tobacco, likely a blip in an otherwise..
- [Ukraine apartment residents suffer war in different ways](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-apartment-residents-suffer-war-in-different-ways.md): By Jonathan Landay SLATYNE, Ukraine (Reuters) – The only 10 residents left in the Commune, an apartment complex in the eastern Ukraine town of Slatyne, share ..
- [Exclusive-Danone ramps up U.S. baby formula shipments to address shortage](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-danone-ramps-up-u-s-baby-formula-shipments-to-address-shortage.md): By Richa Naidu and Lisa Baertlein LONDON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Aptamil maker Danone SA has stepped up shipments of infant formula from Europe to address a s..
- [Computer chip giant ASML places big bets on a tiny future](https://assetdigest.com/computer-chip-giant-asml-places-big-bets-on-a-tiny-future.md): By Toby Sterling VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (Reuters) – ASML, a semiconductor industry and stock market giant, has to think smaller. Or maybe bigger. It is buildi..
- [Some in Shanghai allowed out to shop; end of COVID lockdown in sight](https://assetdigest.com/some-in-shanghai-allowed-out-to-shop-end-of-covid-lockdown-in-sight-2.md): By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – More Shanghai residents were given the freedom to go out to shop for groceries for the first time in nearly two mon..
- [Spiralling costs could take Greek graviera cheese off the menu](https://assetdigest.com/spiralling-costs-could-take-greek-graviera-cheese-off-the-menu.md): By Karolina Tagaris and Vassilis Triandafyllou NAXOS, Greece (Reuters) – In a small factory on the Greek island of Naxos, workers are busy churning out its fa..
- [McDonald&#8217;s to sell Russia restaurants to local operator, rebrand](https://assetdigest.com/mcdonalds-to-sell-russia-restaurants-to-local-operator-rebrand.md): By Praveen Paramasivam (Reuters) -McDonald’s Corp is selling its restaurants in Russia to one of its current local licensees, who will rebrand them under a ne..
- [Generali beats profit forecast despite Russia impact](https://assetdigest.com/generali-beats-profit-forecast-despite-russia-impact.md): By Gianluca Semeraro MILAN (Reuters) -Assicurazioni Generali beat expectations in the first quarter even as impairments on Russia drove net profit lower, a boos..
- [Money for Ukraine tops G7 agenda; inflation, food a concern](https://assetdigest.com/money-for-ukraine-tops-g7-agenda-inflation-food-a-concern.md): By Christian Kraemer and Leigh Thomas KOENIGSWINTER, Germany (Reuters) -Group of Seven financial leaders are likely to agree on Thursday and Friday to help Ukra..
- [Explainer-Why U.S. nuclear deterrence tops S.Korea’s agenda for Biden summit](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-why-u-s-nuclear-deterrence-tops-s-koreas-agenda-for-biden-summit.md): By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – At the top of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s agenda for his first summit with U.S. President Joe Biden this weekend ..
- [Britain&#8217;s National Grid flags challenge from cost-of-living crisis](https://assetdigest.com/britains-national-grid-flags-challenge-from-cost-of-living-crisis.md): (Reuters) -Britain’s National Grid on Thursday reported a rise in its annual pre-tax profit, helped by higher prices of gas and electricity, but the energy di..
- [British Airways owner IAG to order 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets](https://assetdigest.com/british-airways-owner-iag-to-order-50-boeing-737-max-jets.md): (Reuters) -British Airways owner IAG said on Thursday it has agreed to order 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets for delivery between 2023 and 2027, in a vote of confidence ..
- [Oil prices recoup early losses on China hopes, global supply fears](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-recoup-early-losses-on-china-hopes-global-supply-fears.md): By Yuka Obayashi and Florence Tan TOKYO (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Thursday, recovering from early losses, on hopes that planned easing of restrictions in Sh..
- [Cricket-Change in format will help Williamson regain form, says NZ coach Stead](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-change-in-format-will-help-williamson-regain-form-says-nz-coach-stead.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Batsman Kane Williamson had a poor season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but New Zealand coach Gary Stead said a change in format from ..
- [Some in Shanghai allowed out to shop; end of COVID lockdown in sight](https://assetdigest.com/some-in-shanghai-allowed-out-to-shop-end-of-covid-lockdown-in-sight.md): By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – More Shanghai residents were given the freedom to go out to shop for groceries for the first time in nearly two mon..
- [N.Korea boosts production of drugs, medical supplies to battle COVID](https://assetdigest.com/n-korea-boosts-production-of-drugs-medical-supplies-to-battle-covid.md): By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea is ramping up production of drugs and medical supplies including sterilisers and thermometers as it battles an unpr..
- [Factbox-Biden in Asia: South Korea, Japan schedule and to-do list](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-biden-in-asia-south-korea-japan-schedule-and-to-do-list.md): WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will travel to South Korea and Japan from May 20-24, a visit seen as crucial for efforts to bolster regional cooper..
- [“THE BANK OF MUM AND DAD”: A GUIDE TO GIFTED DEPOSITS](https://assetdigest.com/the-bank-of-mum-and-dad-a-guide-to-gifted-deposits.md): By: Rachel Maxwell, a solicitor specialising of Nelsons, WITH average UK house prices soaring to £277,000 and the average UK salary only increasing by 0.3% ..
- [Nearly a quarter of young people forced to take on an additional job to make ends meet](https://assetdigest.com/nearly-a-quarter-of-young-people-forced-to-take-on-an-additional-job-to-make-ends-meet.md): A survey by KIS Finance has found that over 22% of those aged 18 to 35 have been forced to take on an additional job in order to make ends meet, as the cost-o..
- [VISTALWORKS SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS MICROSOFT AI FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME](https://assetdigest.com/vistalworks-selected-for-prestigious-microsoft-ai-for-environmental-sustainability-programme.md): Glasgow and Tallinn-based technology startup Vistalworks has been named as one of ten companies selected to take part in Microsoft’s prestigious AI for Enviro..
- [CAMPCO Sweetens Business Performance with Infor to Realize ‘Saksham’ Vision](https://assetdigest.com/campco-sweetens-business-performance-with-infor-to-realize-saksham-vision.md): INDIA – 18 May 2022 – Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that the CAMPCO Ltd. (Central Arecanut & Cocoa Marketing and Processing Co-operat..
- [Latest figures highlight need for digital right to work checks](https://assetdigest.com/latest-figures-highlight-need-for-digital-right-to-work-checks.md): The latest reports from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the number of job vacancies in February to April 2022 rose to a new record of 1,2..
- [Lightware Appoints Mark Minall to Lead Global Defense and Intelligence Division](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-appoints-mark-minall-to-lead-global-defense-and-intelligence-division.md): Budapest, Hungary, 17 May 2022 – Lightware Visual Engineering is excited to announce the appointment of Mark Minall as Vice President Defense and In..
- [NEOMA Business School unveils new Reims campus](https://assetdigest.com/neoma-business-school-unveils-new-reims-campus.md): NEOMA Business School reveals the architectural plans for a new 109 million euro campus in Reims, which will open to students for the start of the 2025 academic..
- [The World&#8217;s First Sustainable Art Fair, Launches In London This June.](https://assetdigest.com/the-worlds-first-sustainable-art-fair-launches-in-london-this-june.md): Abstract Art Fair, the world’s first sustainable art fair, launches in Isleworth, Greater London on June 8th, Designed as a space to offer art lovers access t..
- [UiPath and airSlate Partner to Propel Small Businesses to Grow Faster as Fully Automated Businesses](https://assetdigest.com/uipath-and-airslate-partner-to-propel-small-businesses-to-grow-faster-as-fully-automated-businesses.md): London, 17th May, 2022 – UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a leading enterprise automation software company, and airSlate, a fast-growing workflow automation company,..
- [Cryptocurrency returns are immune to monetary policy spillovers](https://assetdigest.com/cryptocurrency-returns-are-immune-to-monetary-policy-spillovers.md): Cryptocurrency returns are immune to spillovers caused by changing international monetary policies, according to new research from Durham University Business Sc..
- [Deazy appoints Ben Morris as Head of People and Culture](https://assetdigest.com/deazy-appoints-ben-morris-as-head-of-people-and-culture.md): Developer marketplace makes commitment to people ahead of planned doubling of headcount over the next 12 months 17 May 2022 – Developer marketplace platform ..
- [Rephine forms strategic pharma audit partnership with Ofidit](https://assetdigest.com/rephine-forms-strategic-pharma-audit-partnership-with-ofidit.md): The mutually-beneficial alliance will see Rephine take over the Dutch third-party audit service, while Ofidit’s audit reports will be featured in Rephine’s ..
- [NothingFishy behind The Mothership’s acquisition of successful sustainable, vegan supplement brand](https://assetdigest.com/nothingfishy-behind-the-motherships-acquisition-of-successful-sustainable-vegan-supplement-brand.md): London, UK, 17th May 2022 – The Mothership, one of the UK’s fastest growing eCommerce rollups, has today announced its acquisition of NothingFishy, the high..
- [Apologies Ma&#8217;am, but we&#8217;ll be working &#8211; 41% workers not off on Jubilee bank holiday](https://assetdigest.com/apologies-maam-but-well-be-working-41-workers-not-off-on-jubilee-bank-holiday.md): A right royal knees-up might be occurring at the palace, but four in ten (41%) of Britain’s workers won’t be off work on the Queen’s platinum jubilee bank..
- [Three new master’s programmes at ESMT Berlin](https://assetdigest.com/three-new-masters-programmes-at-esmt-berlin.md): Starting September 2023, ESMT Berlin will offer three new master’s programmes: Master in Global Management, Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and M..
- [Third of employees feel more powerful post-pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/third-of-employees-feel-more-powerful-post-pandemic.md): With pandemic-driven remote working helping to accelerate change in the way businesses operate, UK employers are now being forced to offer increasingly attracti..
- [Payroll Efficiency Index reveals global improvements during the pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/payroll-efficiency-index-reveals-global-improvements-during-the-pandemic.md): Payroll efficiency improved following the aftermath of the pandemic, with First-Time Approvals (FTAs) increasing while data inputting errors and the number of i..
- [Latest data: The move to remote working improved payroll processes for HR teams](https://assetdigest.com/latest-data-the-move-to-remote-working-improved-payroll-processes-for-hr-teams.md): The shift to remote working improved payroll efficiencies globally, providing much needed support to over-stretched HR teams. That’s according to a report fro..
- [32% of UK employees changed jobs in the last 12 months because their employer wasn’t offering enough upskilling and training opportunities](https://assetdigest.com/32-of-uk-employees-changed-jobs-in-the-last-12-months-because-their-employer-wasnt-offering-enough-upskilling-and-training-opportunities.md): London – May 16th, 2022 – A new report from Qlik®, a leader in data analytics, has revealed that 32% of employees reported they had changed jobs in the..
- [More than a third of hiring managers unprepared for Digital Identity](https://assetdigest.com/more-than-a-third-of-hiring-managers-unprepared-for-digital-identity.md): More than a third (40%) of hiring managers feel unprepared for digital Right to Work (RTW) screening, despite the Home Office introducing this method following ..
- [JS Information Governance announces new Managing Director](https://assetdigest.com/js-information-governance-announces-new-managing-director.md): JS Information Governance (JSIG) has appointed a new director to lead future growth strategies. The Yorkshire-based company, which specialises in end-to-end Dat..
- [Twitter&#8217;s account of deal shows Musk signing without asking for more info](https://assetdigest.com/twitters-account-of-deal-shows-musk-signing-without-asking-for-more-info.md): By Greg Roumeliotis and Tom Hals (Reuters) – Twitter Inc published its account on Tuesday of its deal negotiations with Elon Musk, showing he opted out of ask..
- [Depp lawyers question Heard about knife, love notes in defamation case](https://assetdigest.com/depp-lawyers-question-heard-about-knife-love-notes-in-defamation-case.md): By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Attorneys for Johnny Depp attempted to discredit Amber Heard’s abuse claims in the former couple’s defamation tri..
- [Credit Suisse Group rating downgraded by S&amp;P](https://assetdigest.com/credit-suisse-group-rating-downgraded-by-sp.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -Credit Suisse Group AG’s credit rating has been downgraded to BBB from BBB+ by Standard & Poors, a blow for the Swiss bank which reported a ..
- [Factbox-COVID-hit Chinese cities seek exit from painful lockdown](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-covid-hit-chinese-cities-seek-exit-from-painful-lockdown.md): By Roxanne Liu and Ryan Woo (Reuters) – Plans by COVID-hit Chinese cities to exit or avoid lockdown are more fraught and uncertain than ever as the pursuit of..
- [Software consultancy Scott Logic launches new HQ at the Lumen in Newcastle Helix](https://assetdigest.com/software-consultancy-scott-logic-launches-new-hq-at-the-lumen-in-newcastle-helix.md): NE-based tech firm opens new office that supports its ambitious growth plans, sustainability goals and approach to hybrid working 13 May 2022 – Software consu..
- [IMO Launches IMO Q2 Pro with EE &#8211; Great value smartphone with 4G speed](https://assetdigest.com/imo-launches-imo-q2-pro-with-ee-great-value-smartphone-with-4g-speed.md): London, UK 13th May 2022 – IMO have officially announced the launch of their new IMO Q2 Pro with EE following the huge success of the IMO Q2 Plus. This great ..
- [Former HSBC data boss joins WCKD RZR as CTO](https://assetdigest.com/former-hsbc-data-boss-joins-wckd-rzr-as-cto.md): London, England – HSBC’s former global data analytics boss Jon Farina has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer at the ground-breaking ‘Data Enableme..
- [Zoom Drives Contact Center Expansion with Acquisition of Solvvy](https://assetdigest.com/zoom-drives-contact-center-expansion-with-acquisition-of-solvvy.md): Solvvy Offers Advanced Conversational AI and Automation Capabilities to Accelerate Zoom’s Delivery of Personalized, Effortless Customer Experiences SAN JOSE, ..
- [Ukraine begins first war crimes trial of Russian soldier](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-begins-first-war-crimes-trial-of-russian-soldier.md): By Pavel Polityuk and Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) -A Ukrainian court held a preliminary hearing on Friday in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia’s..
- [Barclays warns of sub-parity euro, 5 ppt GDP hit if Russia turns off gas taps](https://assetdigest.com/barclays-warns-of-sub-parity-euro-5-ppt-gdp-hit-if-russia-turns-off-gas-taps.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Analysts at Barclays have warned of a 5 percentage point hit to euro zone GDP and a dive below dollar parity for the euro if ..
- [Soccer-Nike ends sponsorship deal with Spartak Moscow](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-nike-ends-sponsorship-deal-with-spartak-moscow.md): (Reuters) -Nike has terminated its sponsorship deal with Russian Premier League club Spartak Moscow because they will not be taking part in European competition..
- [Battered sterling gets respite but set for weekly fall vs dollar](https://assetdigest.com/battered-sterling-gets-respite-but-set-for-weekly-fall-vs-dollar.md): By Lucy Raitano LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s pound edged up against the dollar on Friday, offering some respite from a week of selling that pushed the curre..
- [London stocks recover; set for weekly drop as slowdown, inflation fears linger](https://assetdigest.com/london-stocks-recover-set-for-weekly-drop-as-slowdown-inflation-fears-linger.md): By Bansari Mayur Kamdar (Reuters) -UK’s FTSE 100 recouped losses on Friday towards the end of a volatile week, led by defensive stocks, but investor concerns ..
- [European stocks find support at end of volatile week](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-find-support-at-end-of-volatile-week.md): (Reuters) -European shares rose on Friday, as sentiment stabilised at the end of a volatile week dominated by worries about aggressive monetary policy tightenin..
- [Spain April final CPI 8.3% y/y vs 9.8% in March](https://assetdigest.com/spain-april-final-cpi-8-3-y-y-vs-9-8-in-march.md): (Reuters) -Spanish national consumer prices rose 8.3% year-on-year in April, according to data from the National Statistics Institute on Friday, compared with 9..
- [Germany promises G7 show of unity against Russia as ministers meet](https://assetdigest.com/germany-promises-g7-show-of-unity-against-russia-as-ministers-meet.md): By Alexander Ratz and John Irish WEISSENHAUS, Germany (Reuters) – Foreign ministers from the G7 group of rich nations aim to give what Germany called a “pow..
- [Explainer-How N.Korea&#8217;s COVID-19 outbreak could ignite a major health crisis](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-how-n-koreas-covid-19-outbreak-could-ignite-a-major-health-crisis.md): By Soo-hyang Choi and Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea’s admission that it is battling an “explosive” COVID-19 outbreak has raised concerns that..
- [Analysis: Traders ready for wilder swings as rate rises stoke volatility](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-traders-ready-for-wilder-swings-as-rate-rises-stoke-volatility.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe, Saikat Chatterjee and Davide Barbuscia LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Traders in the world’s largest markets are having to navigate wild i..
- [ALQUITY AND SPOUTING ROCK ASSET MANAGEMENT JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCH NEW PLATFORM TO ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF ESG INVESTING IN U.S.](https://assetdigest.com/alquity-and-spouting-rock-asset-management-join-forces-to-launch-new-platform-to-accelerate-adoption-of-esg-investing-in-u-s.md): ∙ Alquity, the leading responsible investment manager and Spouting Rock Asset Management form strategic partnership ∙ Investors..
- [New data reveals how retailers can meet consumer expectations for the metaverse, sustainability, and more](https://assetdigest.com/new-data-reveals-how-retailers-can-meet-consumer-expectations-for-the-metaverse-sustainability-and-more.md): Productsup’s study finds consumers need more product information to make purchases in the physical, digital, and virtual world Berlin 12 May 2022: Productsup..
- [CyberArk Ventures Launches with $30 Million Fund to Fuel Innovative Cybersecurity Technologies](https://assetdigest.com/cyberark-ventures-launches-with-30-million-fund-to-fuel-innovative-cybersecurity-technologies.md): NEWTON, Mass. & PETACH TIKVA, Israel – May 12, 2022 — CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global leader in Identity Security, today announced the launch of..
- [Aqueous Digital’s youngest employee on shortlist for Halton Business Award](https://assetdigest.com/aqueous-digitals-youngest-employee-on-shortlist-for-halton-business-award.md): Teenage apprentice, Katie Marsden is a finalist in the Young Achiever of the Year category. A teenager’s initiative and positive attitude towards work has imp..
- [Why Apple CEO is right to call staff back to the office](https://assetdigest.com/why-apple-ceo-is-right-to-call-staff-back-to-the-office.md): Responding to the criticism received by Apple CEO, Tim Cook, for asking staff to return to the office, global workplace creation expert, Unispace, has highli..
- [AMS named Leader in Everest Group RPO PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022 for twelfth time](https://assetdigest.com/ams-named-leader-in-everest-group-rpo-peak-matrix-assessment-2022-for-twelfth-time.md): Global provider of talent outsourcing and advisory services, AMS (formerly Alexander Mann Solutions), has retained its position as a Leader on Everest Group’s..
- [Pure Storage and Snowflake Deliver Increased Data Accessibility](https://assetdigest.com/pure-storage-and-snowflake-deliver-increased-data-accessibility.md): The joint solution will combine the agility of FlashBlade’s Object Store with the Snowflake Data Cloud to give customers greater control of their data, in-clo..
- [1/5 of the world’s settlements have no lights, new research reveals](https://assetdigest.com/1-5-of-the-worlds-settlements-have-no-lights-new-research-reveals.md): 19% of the planet’s total settlement footprint has no detectable artificial radiance, a new study from a leading economist at Vienna University of Economic..
- [BT aims for £25m in savings by leaping towards AI-led operations with ServiceNow](https://assetdigest.com/bt-aims-for-25m-in-savings-by-leaping-towards-ai-led-operations-with-servicenow.md): BT’s Digital unit is working to modernise the Group’s service management with the delivery of a unified service management platform, ServiceNow ServiceNo..
- [FinancialForce Accelerates Momentum in ERP and PSA Markets with Major Industry Awards and Recognitions](https://assetdigest.com/financialforce-accelerates-momentum-in-erp-and-psa-markets-with-major-industry-awards-and-recognitions.md): ∙ Named #1 Most Adopted Professional Services Automation Solution by SPI Research ∙ Earned Top Spot on G2’s 2022 Best Softwar..
- [EMPLOYMENT BILL 2022: EXPERT SOLICITOR’S INSIGHT INTO PROPOSED LEGISLATION](https://assetdigest.com/employment-bill-2022-expert-solicitors-insight-into-proposed-legislation.md): DESPITE having been on the agenda for the last two years, the Employment Bill 2022 appears to have been side-lined once again after it wasn’t included in the ..
- [AXA, Unilever to join new 1 billion euro regenerative agriculture fund](https://assetdigest.com/axa-unilever-to-join-new-1-billion-euro-regenerative-agriculture-fund.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Insurer Axa and consumer goods group Unilever plan to invest 100 million euros each into a new 1 billion euro ($1.06 billion) regenerative ..
- [ECB firms up expectations for July interest rate hike](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-firms-up-expectations-for-july-interest-rate-hike.md): LJUBLJANA (Reuters) – The European Central Bank has firmed up expectations that it will raise its benchmark interest rate in July for the first time in more t..
- [Nearly 5 million jobs lost in Ukraine as war pummels economy &#8211; ILO](https://assetdigest.com/nearly-5-million-jobs-lost-in-ukraine-as-war-pummels-economy-ilo.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Around 4.8 million jobs have been lost in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion in February, as the conflict shut down businesses..
- [Shares drop, yields shoot up after U.S. inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/shares-drop-yields-shoot-up-after-u-s-inflation-data.md): By Danilo Masoni MILAN (Reuters) – World shares turned lower on Wednesday and bond yields shot up after U.S. data showed inflation there slowed down less than..
- [Dollar moves off lows on heels of inflation data](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-moves-off-lows-on-heels-of-inflation-data.md): By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar moved sharply off its lows on Wednesday and briefly turned positive on the day after economic data showed..
- [Ukraine pushes Russian forces back, restricts gas flow to Europe](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-pushes-russian-forces-back-restricts-gas-flow-to-europe.md): By Pavel Polityuk and Jonathan Landay KYIV/VILHIVKA, Ukraine (Reuters) -Ukrainian forces reported battlefield gains on Wednesday in a counterattack that could s..
- [Factbox-Potential bidders in Norway&#8217;s first offshore wind tender](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-potential-bidders-in-norways-first-offshore-wind-tender.md): By Nora Buli OSLO (Reuters) – Norway has earmarked two areas in the North Sea to accommodate up to 4.5 gigawatt (GW) of floating and bottom-fixed wind turbine..
- [Sectigo Announces Four Leaders Named to CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel and Women of the Channel Power 100 Lists](https://assetdigest.com/sectigo-announces-four-leaders-named-to-crns-2022-women-of-the-channel-and-women-of-the-channel-power-100-lists.md): Jennifer Binet, Kysha Weeks, Jennifer Cohen, and Samantha Nelson Named as Top Women in the Industry for Dedication to Sectigo’s Partner Program and Contributi..
- [AMS welcomes senior hire to build further growth momentum in APAC](https://assetdigest.com/ams-welcomes-senior-hire-to-build-further-growth-momentum-in-apac.md): Global provider of talent outsourcing and advisory services, AMS (formerly Alexander Mann Solutions), has welcomed a senior hire to its leadership team as part ..
- [TECH RECYCLING FIRM ANNOUNCES EIGHT FIGURE INVESTMENT TO CREATE A £25M IT ASSET DISPOSAL MARKET LEADER](https://assetdigest.com/tech-recycling-firm-announces-eight-figure-investment-to-create-a-25m-it-asset-disposal-market-leader.md): Tier 1, the leading UK circular economy technology company, has announced an eight-figure investment in IT asset disposal business EOL IT Services Ltd. This sig..
- [Appian Awarded $2.036 Billion in Damages Against Pegasystems Inc.](https://assetdigest.com/appian-awarded-2-036-billion-in-damages-against-pegasystems-inc.md): Appian receives verdict from Fairfax County, Virginia jury holding Pegasystems liable for trade secret misappropriation and violation of the Virginia Comput..
- [Victoriametrics&#8217; Opensource Monitoring Reigns Supreme As User Base Tops 50 Million](https://assetdigest.com/victoriametrics-opensource-monitoring-reigns-supreme-as-user-base-tops-50-million.md): Open source scale-up founded by former Google and Cloudflare engineers sees massive growth as organisations flock towards high-performance database monitorin..
- [Analysis: Blockchain needs MP3 music moment to win over markets](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-blockchain-needs-mp3-music-moment-to-win-over-markets.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Blockchain needs its own music industry ‘MP3′ moment as fragmented regulation and technology hamper the development of a d..
- [Wall Street set to open higher, oil prices extend losses](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-set-to-open-higher-oil-prices-extend-losses.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) -European stock indexes rose on Tuesday as risk appetite showed some signs of picking up again after Monday’s sharp fal..
- [Explainer-What will a Marcos presidency in the Philippines look like?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-what-will-a-marcos-presidency-in-the-philippines-look-like.md): By Martin Petty (Reuters) – Ferdinand Marcos Jr has swept an election in the Philippines and will begin a six-year term as president at the end of June, cappi..
- [Tesla stutters under tighter Shanghai lockdown; Beijing keeps hunting COVID](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-stutters-under-tighter-shanghai-lockdown-beijing-keeps-hunting-covid.md): By David Stanway and Martin Quin Pollard SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Tesla operated its Shanghai plant well below capacity on Tuesday, showing the problems fact..
- [Factbox-UK government sets out priorities in Queen&#8217;s speech](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-uk-government-sets-out-priorities-in-queens-speech.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes to reset his government on Tuesday with plans aimed at winning back traditional supporters in so..
- [For some European states, rising debt costs rekindle 2011 crisis memories](https://assetdigest.com/for-some-european-states-rising-debt-costs-rekindle-2011-crisis-memories.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – The rise in European bond yields is alarming some economists, who warn that Italy and Greece in particular do not have ..
- [Cryptoverse: Buying the dip? Bitcoin&#8217;s a rates rookie](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-buying-the-dip-bitcoins-a-rates-rookie.md): By Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Medha Singh (Reuters) – Bitcoin has scant experience with rising interest rates, posing perils for investors looking to capitali..
- [Consumer staples, banks lift UK&#8217;s FTSE 100 after sharp selloff](https://assetdigest.com/consumer-staples-banks-lift-uks-ftse-100-after-sharp-selloff.md): By Bansari Mayur Kamdar (Reuters) – UK’s FTSE 100 rose on Tuesday, boosted by consumer staples and banking stocks, a day after worries around growing recess..
- [Sterling steadies near June 2020 low](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-steadies-near-june-2020-low.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British pound was little changed on Tuesday, pausing after a slide to its lowest levels in nearly two years on signs that a weakening e..
- [CEZ shares jump as 2022 profit, dividend outlook brightens](https://assetdigest.com/cez-shares-jump-as-2022-profit-dividend-outlook-brightens.md): PRAGUE (Reuters) – Shares in CEZ jumped to their highest level since 2008 after the Czech energy group sharply raised its profit outlook on Tuesday, with r..
- [Cash is king but knowledge is power: What to look for in an investor](https://assetdigest.com/cash-is-king-but-knowledge-is-power-what-to-look-for-in-an-investor.md): By: LatikaVij, Head of Investor Relations atConnectd It’s very easy as an early-stage founder to only spot opportunity in your business idea. Thinking outs..
- [How Are Immigration Laws Changing in a Post-Pandemic and Post-Brexit Nation?](https://assetdigest.com/how-are-immigration-laws-changing-in-a-post-pandemic-and-post-brexit-nation.md): By: Younes Ech-Chadi, Senior Associate at Winckworth Sherwood The UK is recovering from the economic effects of COVID-19. In fact, the nation’s economy has gr..
- [Trinity Business School to become net carbon neutral by 2030 with new strategy](https://assetdigest.com/trinity-business-school-to-become-net-carbon-neutral-by-2030-with-new-strategy.md): Trinity Business School has unveiled its new strategy, formally committing to the mission of ‘transforming business for good’ and becoming net carbon neutra..
- [Stocks slide on growth fears, oil tumbles](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-slide-on-growth-fears-oil-tumbles.md): By Sinéad Carew NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stock indexes around the world fell sharply on Monday and the dollar reversed course after hitting a two-decade high whi..
- [Marcos, son of strongman, triumphs in Philippines presidential election](https://assetdigest.com/marcos-son-of-strongman-triumphs-in-philippines-presidential-election.md): By Karen Lema and Neil Jerome Morales MANILA, (Reuters) -Ferdinand Marcos Jr clinched a stunning runaway victory in the Philippines’ presidential election on ..
- [Exclusive-Germany prepares crisis plan for abrupt end to Russian gas &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-germany-prepares-crisis-plan-for-abrupt-end-to-russian-gas-sources.md): By John O’Donnell BERLIN (Reuters) – German officials are quietly preparing for any sudden halt in Russian gas supplies with an emergency package that could..
- [Portugal set to start up Europe&#8217;s largest floating solar park](https://assetdigest.com/portugal-set-to-start-up-europes-largest-floating-solar-park.md): By Sergio Goncalves and Miguel Pereira ALQUEVA, Portugal (Reuters) – Two tugboats have moved a vast array of 12,000 solar panels, the size of four soccer pitc..
- [Putin&#8217;s Victory Day speech leaves no clue on future escalation](https://assetdigest.com/putins-victory-day-speech-leaves-no-clue-on-future-escalation.md): By Pavel Polityuk and Jonathan Landay KYIV/KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -Vladimir Putin exhorted Russians to battle in a defiant Victory Day speech on Monday, but..
- [Exclusive-Germany, Qatar at odds over terms in talks on LNG supply deal -sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-germany-qatar-at-odds-over-terms-in-talks-on-lng-supply-deal-sources.md): By Marwa Rashad, Andrew Mills and Christoph Steitz LONDON (Reuters) – Germany and Qatar have hit difficulties in talks over long-term liquefied natural gas (L..
- [Bitcoin falls to 22-month low as stock markets tumble](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-falls-to-22-month-low-as-stock-markets-tumble.md): By Alun John and Elizabeth Howcroft HONG KONG / LONDON (Reuters) -Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since July 2021 on Monday as slumping equity markets continue..
- [EU considers more funds for eastern states in bid for deal on Russia oil ban](https://assetdigest.com/eu-considers-more-funds-for-eastern-states-in-bid-for-deal-on-russia-oil-ban.md): By Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission is considering offering landlocked eastern European Union states more money to upgrade oil in..
- [ConocoPhillips plans $1.1 billion investment as Norway oil sector heats up](https://assetdigest.com/conocophillips-plans-1-1-billion-investment-as-norway-oil-sector-heats-up.md): By Nora Buli and Nerijus Adomaitis SANDEFJORD, Norway (Reuters) -ConocoPhillips submitted on Monday a plan to develop an oil discovery in the Norwegian North Se..
- [Airline body IATA sees industry recovery now in 2023](https://assetdigest.com/airline-body-iata-sees-industry-recovery-now-in-2023.md): RIYADH (Reuters) -The head of the world’s biggest airline trade body said on Monday passenger traffic was recovering faster than expected and that, on average..
- [BoE&#8217;s Saunders worries inflation will be higher than forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/boes-saunders-worries-inflation-will-be-higher-than-forecasts.md): By David Milliken and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England policymaker Michael Saunders, who called in vain for a big interest rate hike last wee..
- [Six ways to ensure you aren’t paying too much tax](https://assetdigest.com/six-ways-to-ensure-you-arent-paying-too-much-tax.md): With the average British household now paying £1.1 million in taxes over their lifetime, Perrys Chartered Accountants provides its six top tips to make sure ..
- [Changing the future of personal finance by combining cash and crypto ](https://assetdigest.com/changing-the-future-of-personal-finance-by-combining-cash-and-crypto.md): By Anthony DiMarsico, Banxe CEO Stocks, shares, investments in property, or even in cryptocurrencies – many people today are trying to boost their income..
- [BoE&#8217;s Pill says UK must accept income hit from high inflation](https://assetdigest.com/boes-pill-says-uk-must-accept-income-hit-from-high-inflation.md): By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – People and businesses in Britain need to realise they are unlikely to recover the income lost to hi..
- [Swiss press freedom dealt blow in bid for overhaul of bank secrecy rules](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-press-freedom-dealt-blow-in-bid-for-overhaul-of-bank-secrecy-rules.md): By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi ZURICH (Reuters) -Lawmakers blocked a bid to overhaul strict Swiss banking secrecy rules on Friday in a blow to freedom of information..
- [Pent-up demand prompts European travel recovery as COVID curbs ease](https://assetdigest.com/pent-up-demand-prompts-european-travel-recovery-as-covid-curbs-ease.md): By Paul Sandle and Tim Hepher LONDON/DUBLIN (Reuters) – European airlines and hotel chains are seeing bookings recover to levels barely seen since the start o..
- [UK&#8217;s Prince Harry and wife Meghan will attend celebrations for Queen Elizabeth](https://assetdigest.com/uks-prince-harry-and-wife-meghan-will-attend-celebrations-for-queen-elizabeth.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will attend celebrations to mark his grandmother Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne in June, his s..
- [Queen to attend UK Jubilee celebrations, but snubs for Andrew and Harry](https://assetdigest.com/queen-to-attend-uk-jubilee-celebrations-but-snubs-for-andrew-and-harry.md): By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -Queen Elizabeth plans to attend major celebrations to mark her 70 years on the British throne next month, Buckingham Palace ..
- [Putin to send &#8216;doomsday&#8217; warning to West at Russia&#8217;s WW2 victory parade](https://assetdigest.com/putin-to-send-doomsday-warning-to-west-at-russias-ww2-victory-parade.md): By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin will send a “doomsday” warning to the West when he leads celebrations on Monday marking t..
- [Zelenskiy calls on German chancellor to visit Ukraine on May 9](https://assetdigest.com/zelenskiy-calls-on-german-chancellor-to-visit-ukraine-on-may-9.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday to take a “powerful step” and visit Kyiv on M..
- [Star architect Foster to help plan Ukraine reconstruction](https://assetdigest.com/star-architect-foster-to-help-plan-ukraine-reconstruction.md): GENEVA (Reuters) – Renowned British architect Norman Foster will help plan Ukraine’s reconstruction from the devastation caused by Russia’s invasion, offi..
- [As Beijing battles outbreak, China warns &#8216;zero COVID&#8217; doubters](https://assetdigest.com/as-beijing-battles-outbreak-china-warns-zero-covid-doubters.md): By Eduardo Baptista and David Stanway BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Beijing residents fretted on Friday over tightening COVID curbs in its biggest district and do..
- [Europe sees travel recovery as COVID restrictions ease](https://assetdigest.com/europe-sees-travel-recovery-as-covid-restrictions-ease.md): By Paul Sandle and Tim Hepher LONDON/DUBLIN (Reuters) – European airlines and hotel chains are seeing bookings recover to levels not seen since before the COV..
- [Rouble weakens sharply from over 2-year high vs euro before long weekend](https://assetdigest.com/rouble-weakens-sharply-from-over-2-year-high-vs-euro-before-long-weekend.md): (Reuters) -The Russian rouble dropped sharply on Friday, pulling back from a more than two-year high against the euro as the spectre of more sanctions against M..
- [U.S. rate outlook hits stocks, propels dollar to 20-year highs](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-rate-outlook-hits-stocks-propels-dollar-to-20-year-highs.md): By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. stock futures were indicating a lower open on Friday following a slide in the previous session on U.S. rate hike expec..
- [Lightware Highlights Full Line of Collaboration and Connectivity Solutions at ISE 2022](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-highlights-full-line-of-collaboration-and-connectivity-solutions-at-ise-2022.md): Budapest, Hungary, 26April 2022 –Lightware Visual Engineering is highlighting its full line of AV-over-IP, networking and collaboration technologies for comme..
- [Extend application connectivity visibility into the multicloud with AlgoSec A32.20](https://assetdigest.com/extend-application-connectivity-visibility-into-the-multicloud-with-algosec-a32-20.md): AlgoSec’s latest product release provides application-based risk analysis and enhanced support for cloud platforms RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., May 3, 2022 –..
- [Fortinet Enhances the Industry’s Only True Converged Networking and Security Platform with New Suite of FortiGate Network Firewalls](https://assetdigest.com/fortinet-enhances-the-industrys-only-true-converged-networking-and-security-platform-with-new-suite-of-fortigate-network-firewalls.md): FortiGate serves as the foundation of the industry’s most comprehensive converged platform, powered by custom ASICs, integrated AI-powered security servic..
- [Struggling British pig industry calls for Tesco to step-up](https://assetdigest.com/struggling-british-pig-industry-calls-for-tesco-to-step-up.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The trade body for Britain’s pig industry on Thursday told Tesco, the country’s biggest supermarket group, it needs to do more to suppo..
- [Amber Heard says Johnny Depp became violent when jealous](https://assetdigest.com/amber-heard-says-johnny-depp-became-violent-when-jealous.md): By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – “Aquaman” actor Amber Heard testified for a second day on Thursday in the widely followed defamation case brought..
- [Fighting traps civilians in Ukraine plant as Putin urges defenders to disarm](https://assetdigest.com/fighting-traps-civilians-in-ukraine-plant-as-putin-urges-defenders-to-disarm.md): By Alessandra Prentice and Natalia Zinets ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (Reuters) – Scores of Ukrainian civilians including women and children remained trapped on Thu..
- [Stocks tumble on inflation fears, Treasury yields jump](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-tumble-on-inflation-fears-treasury-yields-jump.md): By Herbert Lash and Marc Jones NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury yields rose and a gauge of global equity markets slumped on Thursday, erasing much of..
- [Greece to set cap on electricity prices to relieve consumers- PM](https://assetdigest.com/greece-to-set-cap-on-electricity-prices-to-relieve-consumers-pm.md): ATHENS (Reuters) -The Greek government will set a ceiling on wholesale electricity prices to help consumers and businesses cope with their soaring energy costs,..
- [Rising oil prices buy Iran time in nuclear talks, officials say](https://assetdigest.com/rising-oil-prices-buy-iran-time-in-nuclear-talks-officials-say.md): By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) -Emboldened by an oil price surge since Russia invaded Ukraine, Iran’s clerical rulers are in no rush to revive a 2015 nuclea..
- [Volkswagen boosts electric car investment in Spain to 10 billion euros](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-boosts-electric-car-investment-in-spain-to-10-billion-euros.md): By Emma Pinedo SAGUNTO, Spain (Reuters) -German carmaker Volkswagen AG and partners will invest 10 billion euros ($10.6 billion) to make electric vehicles and b..
- [Stellantis won&#8217;t race to split electric vehicles from fossil fuel cars](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-wont-race-to-split-electric-vehicles-from-fossil-fuel-cars.md): By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN (Reuters) – Stellantis is not considering splitting its electric vehicle (EV) business from its legacy combustion engine operation,..
- [BoE flags risk of recession and 10% inflation as it raises rates again](https://assetdigest.com/boe-flags-risk-of-recession-and-10-inflation-as-it-raises-rates-again.md): By David Milliken, William Schomberg and Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England sent a stark warning that Britain risks a double-whammy of a recession..
- [EU regulator hopes to approve COVID variant-adapted vaccines by autumn](https://assetdigest.com/eu-regulator-hopes-to-approve-covid-variant-adapted-vaccines-by-autumn.md): (Reuters) – The European Union’s drug regulator said on Thursday it hoped to have vaccines adapted to address coronavirus variants, such as Omicron, approve..
- [Beijing nervously returns to work as China doubles down on &#8216;zero-COVID&#8217; policy](https://assetdigest.com/beijing-nervously-returns-to-work-as-china-doubles-down-on-zero-covid-policy.md): By Eduardo Baptista and Andrew Galbraith BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Beijing residents tentatively returned to work on Thursday after a muted five-day Labour Da..
- [COVID took 15 million lives globally, not the 5 million reported &#8211; WHO](https://assetdigest.com/covid-took-15-million-lives-globally-not-the-5-million-reported-who.md): By Jennifer Rigby (Reuters) -Almost three times as many people have died as a result of COVID-19 as official data show, according to a new World Health Organiza..
- [Explainer-What would be the impact of Russian oil sanctions in Europe?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-what-would-be-the-impact-of-russian-oil-sanctions-in-europe.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union has proposed a phased embargo of Russian oil, tightening its sanctions on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. What would..
- [Markets mostly quiet ahead of Fed decision, crude jumps](https://assetdigest.com/markets-mostly-quiet-ahead-of-fed-decision-crude-jumps.md): By Herbert Lash and Huw Jones NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. and European equities mostly wavered on Wednesday while Treasury yields moved higher ahead of a wi..
- [Climate activists take aim at Barclays, StanChart shareholder meetings](https://assetdigest.com/climate-activists-take-aim-at-barclays-stanchart-shareholder-meetings.md): By Lawrence White and Iain Withers LONDON/MANCHESTER (Reuters) -Climate activists and other disgruntled investors glued themselves to chairs, set off alarms and..
- [Dollar slips before expected Fed rate hike](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-slips-before-expected-fed-rate-hike.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar fell against a basket of currencies on Wednesday ahead of the outcome of a Federal Reserve meeting, as inves..
- [Analysis-Consumer boom nearly over as Central Europe heads into &#8220;decade of peril&#8221;](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-consumer-boom-nearly-over-as-central-europe-heads-into-decade-of-peril.md): By Gergely Szakacs, Alan Charlish and Jason Hovet VELENCE, Hungary/WARSAW/PRAGUE (Reuters) – War may be raging on their doorstep but Central Europe’s econom..
- [India&#8217;s $2.7 billion LIC IPO subscribed 67% on first day](https://assetdigest.com/indias-2-7-billion-lic-ipo-subscribed-67-on-first-day.md): By Nupur Anand and Chris Thomas MUMBAI (Reuters) -Life Insurance Corp’s (LIC) $2.7 billion IPO, India’s largest public issue, was subscribed 67% on the firs..
- [Oil jumps 4% as EU proposes ban on Russian oil](https://assetdigest.com/oil-jumps-4-as-eu-proposes-ban-on-russian-oil.md): By Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices jumped on Wednesday as the European Union, the world’s largest trading bloc, spelled out plans to phase out impo..
- [Just Eat Takeaway faces shareholder backlash over dealmaking](https://assetdigest.com/just-eat-takeaway-faces-shareholder-backlash-over-dealmaking.md): (Reuters) – Just Eat Takeaway.com NV board was under fire on Wednesday from investors at its AGM who criticised its dealmaking and sagging share price as the ..
- [Volkswagen sticks to outlook as size offset supply chain woes](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-sticks-to-outlook-as-size-offset-supply-chain-woes.md): By Christoph Steitz and Jan Schwartz FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Volkswagen, Europe’s top carmaker, on Wednesday stuck to its outlook for 2022, shrugging off supply ..
- [Stocks rise, U.S. yields slip as markets await Fed rate hike](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-rise-u-s-yields-slip-as-markets-await-fed-rate-hike.md): By Herbert Lash and Danilo Masoni NEW YORK/MILAN (Reuters) -A gauge of global equity markets edged higher on Tuesday while 10-year U.S. Treasury yields slid fro..
- [Russia unleashes rockets after Mariupol ceasefire, EU eyes oil sanctions](https://assetdigest.com/russia-unleashes-rockets-after-mariupol-ceasefire-eu-eyes-oil-sanctions.md): By Joseph Campbell and Tom Balmforth ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (Reuters) -Russia launched an assault on the encircled Azovstal steel works in Mariupol, Ukraine’s ..
- [Greece, Bulgaria say new LNG terminal will help cut reliance on Russia](https://assetdigest.com/greece-bulgaria-say-new-lng-terminal-will-help-cut-reliance-on-russia.md): ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece and Bulgaria said on Tuesday a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility to be built off the northern Greek port of Alexandroupolis w..
- [UK poised to ditch plans to empower tech regulator &#8211; FT](https://assetdigest.com/uk-poised-to-ditch-plans-to-empower-tech-regulator-ft.md): (Reuters) – Britain is poised to shelve plans to provide statutory powers to a new technology regulator, in a blow to global efforts to curb the dominance of ..
- [Civilians from Mariupol flee Azovstal bunkers in U.N.-led evacuation](https://assetdigest.com/civilians-from-mariupol-flee-azovstal-bunkers-in-u-n-led-evacuation.md): BEZIMENNE, Ukraine (Reuters) -Civilians were evacuated on Sunday from the bunkers of Mariupol’s Azovstal steel works after the United Nations and the Internat..
- [Governments commit to support and invest in higher education to aid Covid recovery](https://assetdigest.com/governments-commit-to-support-and-invest-in-higher-education-to-aid-covid-recovery.md): Commonwealth Education Ministers have agreed the urgency for ensuring access to quality education globally for all, to support a recovery from Covid and a su..
- [Penfold’s workplace pension launches to 100 UK businesses](https://assetdigest.com/penfolds-workplace-pension-launches-to-100-uk-businesses.md): Penfold, the digital pensions platform, today announces the launch of its workplace pension and has already signed over 100 UK businesses and over 5,000 workpla..
- [Europe strains for clarity as Russia stands by roubles-for-gas demand](https://assetdigest.com/europe-strains-for-clarity-as-russia-stands-by-roubles-for-gas-demand.md): By Kate Abnett and Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Companies and countries were at odds over Moscow’s rouble-for-gas payment system on Friday, whil..
- [Dollar on track for best month since 2015](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-on-track-for-best-month-since-2015.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar slipped from 20-year highs against a basket of currencies on Friday but remained on track for the best month..
- [AstraZeneca says its COVID shot still has role despite global glut](https://assetdigest.com/astrazeneca-says-its-covid-shot-still-has-role-despite-global-glut.md): By Natalie Grover and Pushkala Aripaka (Reuters) -AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine still has a role to play in the fight against the pandemic, even as sales slo..
- [Analysis-Banks lag bond yield surge as recession worries trump cheap valuations](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-banks-lag-bond-yield-surge-as-recession-worries-trump-cheap-valuations.md): By Danilo Masoni MILAN (Reuters) – Expectations of rising interest rates have failed to lift valuations of European bank shares languishing at near two-decade..
- [Soccer-Liverpool boss Klopp signs new contract until 2026](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-liverpool-boss-klopp-signs-new-contract-until-2026.md): (Reuters) -Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Anfield until 2026, giving the club a huge boost ahead..
- [Visitors trickle back, but climbing mecca Nepal seeks more](https://assetdigest.com/visitors-trickle-back-but-climbing-mecca-nepal-seeks-more.md): By Gopal Sharma and Manoj Kumar KATHMANDU (Reuters) – Nepal is putting a 21st-century spin on a tourism sector dominated by activities unchanged for generatio..
- [Dollar hits 20-yr high as yen tumbles on dovish Bank of Japan](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-hits-20-yr-high-as-yen-tumbles-on-dovish-bank-of-japan.md): By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar hit a 20-year high against rivals on Thursday as the Bank of Japan doubled-down on its dovish policy, sendin..
- [Europe struggles for clarity on Russia&#8217;s roubles-for-gas scheme](https://assetdigest.com/europe-struggles-for-clarity-on-russias-roubles-for-gas-scheme.md): By Kate Abnett and Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission on Thursday warned buyers of Russian gas they could breach sanctions if th..
- [Oil prices fluctuate amid supply constraints and demand concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-fluctuate-amid-supply-constraints-and-demand-concerns.md): By Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices steadied after trading in and out of positive territory on Thursday as investors weighed up tightening Russian sup..
- [Factbox-Who is buying Russian crude oil and who has stopped](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-who-is-buying-russian-crude-oil-and-who-has-stopped.md): (Reuters) – Here is the response by countries regarding purchases of Russian oil following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, and how companies have a..
- [Britain delays full post-Brexit import checks until late 2023](https://assetdigest.com/britain-delays-full-post-brexit-import-checks-until-late-2023-2.md): By Muvija M and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Britain has delayed imposing its full post-Brexit import controls on goods from the European Union again, pu..
- [US says Russia plans fake independence votes in seized Ukraine territory](https://assetdigest.com/us-says-russia-plans-fake-independence-votes-in-seized-ukraine-territory.md): By Natalia Zinets KYIV (Reuters) -The United States accused Russia on Thursday of planning to stage fake independence votes to justify its conquest of territory..
- [Bolivian boy turns photographer on iconic salt flats &#8211; with help from a dinosaur](https://assetdigest.com/bolivian-boy-turns-photographer-on-iconic-salt-flats-with-help-from-a-dinosaur.md): By Santiago Limachi and Marcelo Rochabrun SALAR DE UYUNI, Bolivia (Reuters) – On the otherworldly white salt flats of Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, an 11-year-o..
- [Closer U.S. ties would &#8216;reboot&#8217; UK finance after Brexit, says report](https://assetdigest.com/closer-u-s-ties-would-reboot-uk-finance-after-brexit-says-report.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Britain should move further and faster in reforming its financial rules to ‘reboot’ after Brexit by aligning with key markets..
- [Britain delays full post-Brexit import checks until late 2023](https://assetdigest.com/britain-delays-full-post-brexit-import-checks-until-late-2023.md): By Muvija M and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Britain has delayed imposing its full post-Brexit import controls on goods from the European Union again, pu..
- [Volkswagen, BP could expand e-car charging alliance to other regions](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-bp-could-expand-e-car-charging-alliance-to-other-regions.md): By Christoph Steitz DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) – Europe’s top carmaker Volkswagen and oil major BP plan to deepen their electric charging partnership an..
- [Oneday, the platform that helps entrepreneurs turn their passion into business, announces £2.5M seed funding](https://assetdigest.com/oneday-the-platform-that-helps-entrepreneurs-turn-their-passion-into-business-announces-2-5m-seed-funding.md): LONDON, 27th April 2022 – Oneday, a new EdTech platform helping aspiring entrepreneurs turn their passion into a business through expert-led coaching, com..
- [Failing to invest in upskilling staff will cost the UK economy £42 billion a year, research shows ](https://assetdigest.com/failing-to-invest-in-upskilling-staff-will-cost-the-uk-economy-42-billion-a-year-research-shows.md): Businesses ‘woefully underprepared’ for tech-driven changes in the workplace, according to research commissioned by Capita Learning London, UK, 27 Ap..
- [Talking in the third person will make your crowdfunding campaign more successful](https://assetdigest.com/talking-in-the-third-person-will-make-your-crowdfunding-campaign-more-successful.md): Talking in the third person will make your crowdfunding campaign more successful Using third-person language makes crowdfunding campaigns more successful, re..
- [UK&#8217;s Sunak followed conflict of interest rules -independent advisor](https://assetdigest.com/uks-sunak-followed-conflict-of-interest-rules-independent-advisor.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rishi Sunak was found on Wednesday to have adhered to rules on conflicts of interest and the ministerial code in his ..
- [EU to suspend tariffs on Ukraine imports for one year, Kyiv grateful](https://assetdigest.com/eu-to-suspend-tariffs-on-ukraine-imports-for-one-year-kyiv-grateful.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a one-year suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian goods not covered by an existing free ..
- [Musk loses bid to end SEC agreement on oversight of Tesla tweets](https://assetdigest.com/musk-loses-bid-to-end-sec-agreement-on-oversight-of-tesla-tweets.md): By Tom Hals (Reuters) -A U.S. judge slammed Elon Musk on Wednesday for trying to escape a settlement with regulators requiring oversight of his Tesla Inc tweets..
- [Hungary&#8217;s OTP Bank &#8220;pressured&#8221; by Ukraine to sell Russian unit, CEO says](https://assetdigest.com/hungarys-otp-bank-pressured-by-ukraine-to-sell-russian-unit-ceo-says.md): BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s OTP Bank, Central Europe’s largest independent lender, is under pressure from the government of Ukraine, where the bank is ..
- [UK report warns of impact of Islamist groups in prisons](https://assetdigest.com/uk-report-warns-of-impact-of-islamist-groups-in-prisons.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s prisons have failed to recognise the dangers of Islamist “gang-type activity” and the impact of Islamist groups has been un..
- [Analysis-Euro peers over the cliff at dollar parity as recession looms](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-euro-peers-over-the-cliff-at-dollar-parity-as-recession-looms.md): By Saikat Chatterjee LONDON (Reuters) – The euro’s drop to a five-year low is rekindling the possibility the currency will reach parity versus the dollar fo..
- [Your phone number on Google? Search giant now takes removal demands](https://assetdigest.com/your-phone-number-on-google-search-giant-now-takes-removal-demands.md): By Paresh Dave OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google has begun entertaining people’s requests to remove search results containing their home a..
- [Shell tightens restrictions on Russian oil buying](https://assetdigest.com/shell-tightens-restrictions-on-russian-oil-buying.md): By Ron Bousso and Rowena Edwards (Reuters) -Shell on Wednesday tightened its restrictions on buying Russian oil, saying it would no longer accept refined produc..
- [What is the EU&#8217;s stance on Russia&#8217;s roubles gas payment demand?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-the-eus-stance-on-russias-roubles-gas-payment-demand.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Russia halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland on Wednesday for rejecting its demand that European buyers start paying ..
- [Boeing shares plunge on fresh 777X setbacks, array of charges](https://assetdigest.com/boeing-shares-plunge-on-fresh-777x-setbacks-array-of-charges.md): By Eric M. Johnson and Abhijith Ganapavaram (Reuters) -Boeing Co said on Wednesday it was halting 777X production through 2023 due to a fresh delay in its entry..
- [Macron, with eye on parliamentary vote, visits left-leaning Paris suburb](https://assetdigest.com/macron-with-eye-on-parliamentary-vote-visits-left-leaning-paris-suburb.md): By Michel Rose PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron paid a surprise visit to a Socialist-held working-class suburb of Paris on Wednesday on his ..
- [US, European shares rise as earnings mixed; euro dives to lowest since 2017](https://assetdigest.com/us-european-shares-rise-as-earnings-mixed-euro-dives-to-lowest-since-2017.md): By Chris Prentice and Tommy Wilkes WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) – Major U.S. and European equity indexes rose in choppy trade on Wednesday, and the euro droppe..
- [Harley-Davidson profit drops on rising costs and chip shortages](https://assetdigest.com/harley-davidson-profit-drops-on-rising-costs-and-chip-shortages.md): By Bianca Flowers (Reuters) -Harley-Davidson Inc reported a drop in first-quarter profit, in line with Wall Street expectations, as margins at the motorcycle ma..
- [BoE set to walk the line between inflation and recession](https://assetdigest.com/boe-set-to-walk-the-line-between-inflation-and-recession.md): By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England next week will try to walk what Governor Andrew Bailey calls a “very tight line” between tackl..
- [Renault to offload its stake in Lada maker for one rouble, Russia says](https://assetdigest.com/renault-to-offload-its-stake-in-lada-maker-for-one-rouble-russia-says.md): (Reuters) -Renault will transfer its 68% stake in Russia’s biggest carmaker Avtovaz to an auto research institute for one symbolic rouble, Russia said on Wedn..
- [Iron man Elon Musk places his Tesla battery bets](https://assetdigest.com/iron-man-elon-musk-places-his-tesla-battery-bets.md): By Hyunjoo Jin and Paul Lienert (Reuters) – As Tesla’s profits and prices grabbed headlines last week, a potentially pivotal development for the global car ..
- [Spending drive knocks Spotify shares after Q1 beat](https://assetdigest.com/spending-drive-knocks-spotify-shares-after-q1-beat.md): (Reuters) -Spotify Technology said currency moves and a big increase in hiring would push it to an operating loss in the second quarter, sending the streaming g..
- [Russia halts gas to Poland, Bulgaria, taking aim at European economies](https://assetdigest.com/russia-halts-gas-to-poland-bulgaria-taking-aim-at-european-economies.md): By Marek Strzelecki, Tsvetelia Tsolova and Pavel Polityuk WARSAW/SOFIA/KYIV (Reuters) -Russia halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland on Wednesday for reject..
- [Economic growth risks jolt inflation-obsessed markets](https://assetdigest.com/economic-growth-risks-jolt-inflation-obsessed-markets.md): (Refiles to fix date to April 27 not April 26) By Sujata Rao and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – After months focusing on central banks’ response to rag..
- [Brexit has added 6% to Britain&#8217;s food bills, researchers say](https://assetdigest.com/brexit-has-added-6-to-britains-food-bills-researchers-say.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Extra trade barriers created by Britain’s exit from the European Union and subsequent trade agreement have added 6% to ..
- [March 2022 insolvency statistics – Bleak outlook for companies as true impact of pandemic hits, whilst cost of living crisis continues rise in personal insolvencies](https://assetdigest.com/march-2022-insolvency-statistics-bleak-outlook-for-companies-as-true-impact-of-pandemic-hits-whilst-cost-of-living-crisis-continues-rise-in-personal-insolvencies.md): Margaret Carter, Restructuring & Insolvency (R&I) Director, and Louise Brittain, R&I Partner at Azets, the UK’s largest regional accounting firm and specia..
- [TRUST REGISTRATION SERVICE EXPANSION COULD AFFECT THOUSANDS, WARNS EXPERT](https://assetdigest.com/trust-registration-service-expansion-could-affect-thousands-warns-expert.md): THE TRUST Registration Service (TRS) was set up in 2017 as part of an anti-money laundering directive. Until relatively recently, the TRS only affected trusts w..
- [ServiceMax Delivers New Features For Asset 360 for Salesforce To Drive Service Revenue and Technician Productivity](https://assetdigest.com/servicemax-delivers-new-features-for-asset-360-for-salesforce-to-drive-service-revenue-and-technician-productivity.md): ServiceMax has released new features for its Asset 360 for Salesforce AppExchange. The new release offers features that take the product beyond traditional fiel..
- [Iveco supply issues to peak this quarter after weighing down Q1](https://assetdigest.com/iveco-supply-issues-to-peak-this-quarter-after-weighing-down-q1.md): MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s Iveco Group said on Tuesday supply chain disruptions would peak in the second quarter, after they prevented the truckmaker from benef..
- [Britain says EU will struggle to shift euro clearing from London](https://assetdigest.com/britain-says-eu-will-struggle-to-shift-euro-clearing-from-london.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s financial services minister said on Tuesday that the European Union would find it hard to replace London for clear..
- [Indonesia&#8217;s palm oil export ban seen short-lived on limited storage](https://assetdigest.com/indonesias-palm-oil-export-ban-seen-short-lived-on-limited-storage.md): By Bernadette Christina and Rajendra Jadhav JAKARTA/MUMBAI (Reuters) -Indonesia’s ban on palm oil exports is unlikely to last more than a month as Jakarta has..
- [Exclusive-EU to move away from emergency phase of COVID pandemic &#8211; document](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-eu-to-move-away-from-emergency-phase-of-covid-pandemic-document.md): By Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission is set to say the EU has entered a new post-emergency phase of the pandemic in which testi..
- [Musk&#8217;s Twitter deal could test Tesla executive bench](https://assetdigest.com/musks-twitter-deal-could-test-tesla-executive-bench.md): By Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Elon Musk’s move to buy Twitter for $44 billion has raised concerns about the depth of executive talent at his more va..
- [GE shares slump as supply chain, inflationary woes threaten profit outlook](https://assetdigest.com/ge-shares-slump-as-supply-chain-inflationary-woes-threaten-profit-outlook.md): By Rajesh Kumar Singh and Abhijith Ganapavaram (Reuters) – General Electric Co on Tuesday said fresh COVID-19-related lockdowns in China as well as the war in..
- [Be simple in bank capital, Bank of England tells global regulators](https://assetdigest.com/be-simple-in-bank-capital-bank-of-england-tells-global-regulators.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The complex system of bank capital buffers could be radically simplified to encourage banks to keep lending in a downturn, Ban..
- [The man who evacuated 200 people from Mariupol in a battered red van](https://assetdigest.com/the-man-who-evacuated-200-people-from-mariupol-in-a-battered-red-van.md): By Tom Balmforth and Parniyan Zemaryalai KYIV (Reuters) – As Russian forces tightened their siege of Mariupol and missiles rained down, Mykhailo Puryshev drov..
- [Warner Bros Discovery adds 2 million subscribers in first quarter](https://assetdigest.com/warner-bros-discovery-adds-2-million-subscribers-in-first-quarter.md): By Eva Mathews and Helen Coster (Reuters) -Warner Bros Discovery said on Tuesday it added about 2 million paid streaming subscribers in the first quarter, at a ..
- [Factbox &#8211; Companies count the cost of ditching Russia](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-companies-count-the-cost-of-ditching-russia.md): (Reuters) – Multinational companies that announced their exit from Russia, or suspension of activities there, after its invasion of Ukraine have started to ca..
- [Siya Kolisi empowers next generation with Red Bull Roots](https://assetdigest.com/siya-kolisi-empowers-next-generation-with-red-bull-roots.md): Legendary captain’s new clinic upskills young South African rugby players. South African rugby union captain Siya Kolisi has established the first Red Bull Ro..
- [ADM beats profit estimates as Ukraine crisis stokes crop shortages](https://assetdigest.com/adm-beats-profit-estimates-as-ukraine-crisis-stokes-crop-shortages.md): By Karl Plume and Ruhi Soni (Reuters) -Global grain trader Archer-Daniels-Midland Co reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday on higher deman..
- [Explainer-Scientists investigate hepatitis outbreak in children in Europe and US](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-scientists-investigate-hepatitis-outbreak-in-children-in-europe-and-us.md): By Jennifer Rigby and Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) – Health authorities around the world are investigating a mysterious increase in severe cases of hepatit..
- [Spain&#8217;s King Felipe reveals 2.6 million euros in wealth in bid to make Royal House more transparent](https://assetdigest.com/spains-king-felipe-reveals-2-6-million-euros-in-wealth-in-bid-to-make-royal-house-more-transparent.md): MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s King Felipe VI disclosed that his wealth is worth about 2.6 million euros ($2.8 million) as the government pushes rules to make the ..
- [Oil rebounds from drop on China demand concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rebounds-from-drop-on-china-demand-concerns.md): By Rowena Edwards LONDON – Oil prices rebounded in volatile trading on Tuesday as the market weighed concerns over Russian supply and Chinese demand. Brent cr..
- [UPS shares fall as consumer caution dims e-commerce outlook](https://assetdigest.com/ups-shares-fall-as-consumer-caution-dims-e-commerce-outlook.md): (Reuters) -United Parcel Service Inc on Tuesday reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, but shares fell 3% after executives said they expected e-comme..
- [HSBC puts 2022 buyback ambitions on ice as inflation accelerates](https://assetdigest.com/hsbc-puts-2022-buyback-ambitions-on-ice-as-inflation-accelerates.md): By Anshuman Daga and Lawrence White SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) -HSBC has shelved plans for new stock buybacks this year after reporting an unexpected hit to its..
- [Secure I.T. Environments Delivers Multi-Data Centre Project for UK Investment and Wealth Management Firm](https://assetdigest.com/secure-i-t-environments-delivers-multi-data-centre-project-for-uk-investment-and-wealth-management-firm.md): Two projects completed, consisting of a data centre relocation and upgrade in just six weeks, followed by a disaster recover data centre build either side of..
- [Why You Should Be Letting Your Assets Help With Decision Making](https://assetdigest.com/why-you-should-be-letting-your-assets-help-with-decision-making.md): It shouldn’t take a conflict in Ukraine to make organisations realise the fragility of trade. We’ve already had a taste of it with Covid and for many ind..
- [Pre-nup agreements: Is romance dead?](https://assetdigest.com/pre-nup-agreements-is-romance-dead.md): 2022 has been a landmark year for family law, with the introduction of the ‘no-fault’ divorce law coming into effect on 6 April removing the need to prove a..
- [Trump held in contempt for not complying with subpoena in business probe](https://assetdigest.com/trump-held-in-contempt-for-not-complying-with-subpoena-in-business-probe.md): By Luc Cohen and Karen Freifeld (Reuters) -A New York judge on Monday held former President Donald Trump in contempt of court for not producing documents subpoe..
- [Electricity exchanges urge Spain, Portugal not to act alone on power prices](https://assetdigest.com/electricity-exchanges-urge-spain-portugal-not-to-act-alone-on-power-prices.md): By Isla Binnie MADRID (Reuters) – Power trading platforms are urging the Spanish government not to intervene alone in the system that sets the price of electr..
- [Finland, Sweden to begin NATO application in May, say local media reports](https://assetdigest.com/finland-sweden-to-begin-nato-application-in-may-say-local-media-reports.md): HELSINKI (Reuters) -Finland and Sweden will together express their wish to join NATO in May, tabloid newspapers Iltalehti in Finland and Expressen in Sweden rep..
- [Graphic chip price drop raises questions on whether end of shortage is in sight](https://assetdigest.com/graphic-chip-price-drop-raises-questions-on-whether-end-of-shortage-is-in-sight.md): By Jane Lanhee Lee, Chavi Mehta and Noel Randewich (Reuters) – A sharp drop in graphic chip prices could presage an unexpectedly quick ending to a global chip..
- [Stocks, commodities prices tumble on hawkish Fed, China worries](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-commodities-prices-tumble-on-hawkish-fed-china-worries.md): By Chris Prentice and Marc Jones WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) -Traders ditched riskier assets on Monday as relief over Emmanuel Macron’s victory in the French ..
- [UnitedHealth to sell Change Healthcare&#8217;s claims business for $2.2 billion](https://assetdigest.com/unitedhealth-to-sell-change-healthcares-claims-business-for-2-2-billion.md): (Reuters) -UnitedHealth Group has agreed to sell Change Healthcare’s claims editing business for $2.2 billion in a move some analysts say could ease regulator..
- [U.S. dollar climbs to two-year peak as risk appetite tumbles; yuan drops](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-dollar-climbs-to-two-year-peak-as-risk-appetite-tumbles-yuan-drops.md): By Saikat Chatterjee and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar struck a two-year high on Monday as a wave of risk aversion hit ..
- [U.S. says Moscow has &#8216;failed&#8217; in war aims, pledges more military aid to Ukraine](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-says-moscow-has-failed-in-war-aims-pledges-more-military-aid-to-ukraine.md): By Pavel Polityuk and Natalia Zinets KYIV (Reuters) – The United States will reopen its embassy in Ukraine soon, its top diplomat said on Monday after he and ..
- [In troubled France, no honeymoon for re-elected Macron](https://assetdigest.com/in-troubled-france-no-honeymoon-for-re-elected-macron.md): By Michel Rose PARIS (Reuters) -Now comes the hard part. Emmanuel Macron may have seen off far-right leader Marine Le Pen, but his second term could be even roc..
- [NICE Actimize Chosen by LGT](https://assetdigest.com/nice-actimize-chosen-by-lgt.md): NICE Actimize, a NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) business, announced that LGT, the world’s largest family-owned private banking and asset management group, has chosen ..
- [Panthera Biopartners raises £10 million to accelerate its dedicated clinical trial site expansion across the UK and Western Europe](https://assetdigest.com/panthera-biopartners-raises-10-million-to-accelerate-its-dedicated-clinical-trial-site-expansion-across-the-uk-and-western-europe.md): Panthera Biosciences (Panthera) has secured £10 million of investment from BGF and Gresham House Ventures, the latter investing on behalf of the Baronsmead VCT..
- [Factbox &#8211; From spreads to shampoo, palm oil is part of everyday life](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-from-spreads-to-shampoo-palm-oil-is-part-of-everyday-life.md): (Reuters) – Indonesia’s plan to ban palm oil exports will deal a blow to the world’s top food and consumer products companies including Unilever, Procter ..
- [Slowdown warnings flash for UK economy as inflation surges](https://assetdigest.com/slowdown-warnings-flash-for-uk-economy-as-inflation-surges.md): By Andy Bruce and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s economy is heading for a slowdown, or possibly even a recession, as consumers and businesse..
- [U.S. dollar rallies to more than 2-year hike on steep Fed rate hike outlook](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-dollar-rallies-to-more-than-2-year-hike-on-steep-fed-rate-hike-outlook.md): (Adds bank affiliation BNP Paribas in analyst quote in 5th paragraph) By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Stefano Rebaudo NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar surged t..
- [TWO NEW APPOINTMENTS BOLSTER NELSONS’ CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE DEPARTMENT ](https://assetdigest.com/two-new-appointments-bolster-nelsons-clinical-negligence-department.md): LEADING law firm Nelsons has welcomed a new partner and associate to its expert clinical negligence team based in its Nottingham office, who between them b..
- [The Smart Cube: Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupting supply of key raw materials, leading to knock-on effects across sectors](https://assetdigest.com/the-smart-cube-russia-ukraine-conflict-disrupting-supply-of-key-raw-materials-leading-to-knock-on-effects-across-sectors.md): The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to significant supply disruption of vital commodities such as natural gas, corn, nickel and petrochem..
- [France&#8217;s Macron consolidates poll lead after TV clash](https://assetdigest.com/frances-macron-consolidates-poll-lead-after-tv-clash.md): By Elizabeth Pineau and Lucien Libert ARRAS, France (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron has maintained and possibly slightly extended his lead over far-..
- [Kyiv Symphony&#8217;s European tour marks &#8216;cultural front&#8217; in Ukraine crisis](https://assetdigest.com/kyiv-symphonys-european-tour-marks-cultural-front-in-ukraine-crisis.md): By Joanna Plucinska and Kuba Stezycki WARSAW (Reuters) – For Eleanora Tymoshenko, a music teacher from Balakliia, near Kharkhiv in Eastern Ukraine, and now a ..
- [Putin claims victory in Mariupol, U.S. to send more guns and money](https://assetdigest.com/putin-claims-victory-in-mariupol-u-s-to-send-more-guns-and-money.md): By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed victory in the biggest battle of the war in Ukraine on Thursday, declaring the por..
- [Big companies manage to pass on soaring costs to cash-strapped consumers](https://assetdigest.com/big-companies-manage-to-pass-on-soaring-costs-to-cash-strapped-consumers.md): By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -Makers of chocolate bars and coffee to lawn mowers and industrial robots succeeded in passing on soaring costs to consumers, fi..
- [Biden unveils $800 million in new Ukraine military aid, to ask Congress for more](https://assetdigest.com/biden-unveils-800-million-in-new-ukraine-military-aid-to-ask-congress-for-more.md): By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden pledged $800 million in more weaponry for Ukraine on Thursday and said he would ask Congress ..
- [Global energy crisis, Russia invasion eclipse Biden climate goals](https://assetdigest.com/global-energy-crisis-russia-invasion-eclipse-biden-climate-goals.md): By Timothy Gardner and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As a candidate, Joe Biden made climate change a pillar of his campaign for the White House, prom..
- [New U.S. sanctions imposed for Russian bank, oligarchs, crypto miner BitRiver](https://assetdigest.com/new-u-s-sanctions-imposed-for-russian-bank-oligarchs-crypto-miner-bitriver.md): By Daphne Psaledakis and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and entities, including a R..
- [Musk secures $46.5 billion in funding for Twitter bid](https://assetdigest.com/musk-secures-46-5-billion-in-funding-for-twitter-bid.md): By Nivedita Balu (Reuters) -Elon Musk on Thursday said he has lined up $46.5 billion in debt and equity financing to buy social network company Twitter Inc and ..
- [AutoNation gets a bumpy ride as investors worry about U.S. consumers](https://assetdigest.com/autonation-gets-a-bumpy-ride-as-investors-worry-about-u-s-consumers.md): By Joseph White (Reuters) -AutoNation Inc and other brick-and-mortar auto dealerships in the United States turned shortages of new and used vehicles to profitab..
- [Macron, Le Pen clash over cost of living in French election debate](https://assetdigest.com/macron-le-pen-clash-over-cost-of-living-in-french-election-debate.md): By Michel Rose, Elizabeth Pineau and Ingrid Melander PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen faced off on Wedne..
- [New U.S. sanctions for Russian bank, oligarchs, crypto miner BitRiver](https://assetdigest.com/new-u-s-sanctions-for-russian-bank-oligarchs-crypto-miner-bitriver.md): By Daphne Psaledakis and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and entities, including a R..
- [EU&#8217;s Michel tells Ukrainians during Kyiv visit: &#8216;History will not forget&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/eus-michel-tells-ukrainians-during-kyiv-visit-history-will-not-forget.md): By Sergiy Karazy KYIV (Reuters) -European Council President Charles Michel pledged European solidarity with Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Wednesday..
- [Global Citizen seeks up to $1 billion for six sustainable &#8216;Impact&#8217; funds](https://assetdigest.com/global-citizen-seeks-up-to-1-billion-for-six-sustainable-impact-funds.md): (The April 17 story officially corrects to remove reference to potential return in paragraph 7.) By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) – Global Citizen, an interna..
- [Portugal expects deal to disconnect power prices from gas prices &#8216;very soon&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/portugal-expects-deal-to-disconnect-power-prices-from-gas-prices-very-soon.md): By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal expects talks with Spain and Brussels on a temporary mechanism to decouple Iberian electricity prices from soa..
- [Activision beats shareholder class action over sex bias claims, for now](https://assetdigest.com/activision-beats-shareholder-class-action-over-sex-bias-claims-for-now.md): By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – Activision Blizzard Inc has won the dismissal of a lawsuit in California accusing the video game maker of misleading investors ..
- [Carrefour upbeat on turnaround after Brazil bolsters sales](https://assetdigest.com/carrefour-upbeat-on-turnaround-after-brazil-bolsters-sales.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Carrefour said on Wednesday it was confident it would achieve the strategic goals set under its turnaround plan after its sales growth accel..
- [Diamond miner De Beers returns to Angola after ten-year absence](https://assetdigest.com/diamond-miner-de-beers-returns-to-angola-after-ten-year-absence.md): LUANDA (Reuters) -Diamond miner De Beers has signed two mineral investment contracts with the Angolan government, the Anglo American subsidiary said on Wednesda..
- [J&amp;J pulls COVID vaccine sales forecast due to low demand, supply glut](https://assetdigest.com/jj-pulls-covid-vaccine-sales-forecast-due-to-low-demand-supply-glut.md): By Manas Mishra and Michael Erman (Reuters) -Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday rescinded its forecast for sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, as hesitancy in low income c..
- [Biden, Johnson, Trudeau pledge artillery for Ukraine in battle against Russia](https://assetdigest.com/biden-johnson-trudeau-pledge-artillery-for-ukraine-in-battle-against-russia.md): WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged on Tuesday to send more ..
- [Ukrainian volunteers recount three weeks in Russian captivity, allege beatings](https://assetdigest.com/ukrainian-volunteers-recount-three-weeks-in-russian-captivity-allege-beatings.md): By Alessandra Prentice and Sergiy Karazy DYMER, Ukraine (Reuters) – Volodymyr Khropun and Yulia Ivannikova-Katsemon say they were helping people flee villages..
- [UK energy CEOs urge government action on &#8216;horrific&#8217; price surge](https://assetdigest.com/uk-energy-ceos-urge-government-action-on-horrific-price-surge.md): By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) -CEOs from four of Britain’s leading energy suppliers called for more government action to cushion the impact of prices th..
- [How to Rent Out a Room in Your House (+ Home Insurance Effects)](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-rent-out-a-room-in-your-house-home-insurance-effects.md): Usually, people imagine landlords and renters sharing separate living quarters, but that’s not always the case. An excellent way to make extra money when time..
- [Why reinventing the office is a real asset.](https://assetdigest.com/why-reinventing-the-office-is-a-real-asset.md): By Simon Todd- Group Head of Real Estate The pandemic has forced us to rethink the way we live, transforming industries and how we do business. The agenda of 20..
- [Wall Street ends lower as bond yields jump on growth concerns](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-ends-lower-as-bond-yields-jump-on-growth-concerns.md): By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Wall Street ended the day lower in a choppy trading day on Monday, while U.S. Treasury yields jumped as investors jug..
- [Exclusive-Russian invasion damaged up to 30% of Ukraine&#8217;s infrastructure, says minister](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-russian-invasion-damaged-up-to-30-of-ukraines-infrastructure-says-minister.md): By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) – Russia’s invasion has damaged or destroyed up to 30% of Ukraine’s infrastructure at a cost of $100 billion, a Ukrainian..
- [Watchdog warned UK government of spyware infections inside 10 Downing Street](https://assetdigest.com/watchdog-warned-uk-government-of-spyware-infections-inside-10-downing-street.md): By Christopher Bing (Reuters) – Digital rights watchdog group Citizen Lab said on Monday it had warned British officials that electronic devices connected to ..
- [U.S. CDC lifts COVID &#8216;Do Not Travel&#8217; recommendations on about 90 countries](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-cdc-lifts-covid-do-not-travel-recommendations-on-about-90-countries.md): By David Shepardson (Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it had dropped its “Do Not Travel” COVID-19 recommen..
- [CEO steers electric truck startup Rivian through supply chain twilight zone](https://assetdigest.com/ceo-steers-electric-truck-startup-rivian-through-supply-chain-twilight-zone.md): By Joseph White NORMAL, Ill. (Reuters) – Rivian Automotive Inc CEO R.J. Scaringe needs to sell a lot more electric vans and pickup trucks to boost a beaten do..
- [Ukraine says first civilians killed in Lviv, fighters cling on in Mariupol](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-says-first-civilians-killed-in-lviv-fighters-cling-on-in-mariupol.md): By Oleksandr Kozhukhar and Pavel Polityuk LVIV/KYIV (Reuters) – Ukrainian authorities said a Russian missile attack killed seven people in Lviv on Monday, the..
- [Britain gives first European approval to Valneva COVID shot](https://assetdigest.com/britain-gives-first-european-approval-to-valneva-covid-shot.md): By Natalie Grover and Sarah Morland LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) -Britain approved Valneva’s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, becoming the first European country to cl..
- [Elon Musk targets Twitter with $41 billion cash takeover offer](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-targets-twitter-with-41-billion-cash-takeover-offer.md): By Uday Sampath Kumar and Chavi Mehta (Reuters) – Elon Musk took aim at Twitter with a $41 billion cash offer on Thursday, with the Tesla CEO and billionaire ..
- [BLEND NETWORK SECURES £120M COMMITTED CAPITAL FROM A CONSORTIUM OF LARGE FAMILY OFFICES TO DEPLOY IN THE UK HOUSING MARKET](https://assetdigest.com/blend-network-secures-120m-committed-capital-from-a-consortium-of-large-family-offices-to-deploy-in-the-uk-housing-market.md): Funding lines come three months after Blend closed an equity funding round to scale the business Blend intends to significantly step up its funding to mid-sized..
- [Suspect in New York subway shooting arrested on Manhattan street](https://assetdigest.com/suspect-in-new-york-subway-shooting-arrested-on-manhattan-street.md): By Maria Caspani NEW YORK (Reuters) -Authorities on Wednesday arrested the man suspected of setting off smoke bombs and shooting 10 passengers in a New York sub..
- [March 2022’s Most Wanted Malware: Easter Phishing Scams Help Emotet Assert its Dominance](https://assetdigest.com/6036-march-2022s-most-wanted-malware-easter-phishing-scams-help-emotet-assert-its-dominance.md): Check Point Research reveals that Emotet remains the number one most prevalent malware, while Agent Tesla moves from fourth to second place after several ..
- [Lightware and NETGEAR Deliver New Solutions for the Future of Hybrid Pro AV/IT Environments](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-and-netgear-deliver-new-solutions-for-the-future-of-hybrid-pro-av-it-environments.md): Budapest, Hungary, 12 April 2022 – Lightware Visual Engineering and NETGEAR are streamlining the process of merging traditional pro AV and emerging IT environ..
- [Global equities waver on inflation view as falling oil supplies lift prices](https://assetdigest.com/global-equities-waver-on-inflation-view-as-falling-oil-supplies-lift-prices.md): By Katanga Johnson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Global shares traded up on Wednesday after a six-day slump amid investor optimism despite blurry inflation forecasts, w..
- [UK midcaps slip as inflation hits 3-decade high; Tesco slides](https://assetdigest.com/uk-midcaps-slip-as-inflation-hits-3-decade-high-tesco-slides.md): By Devik Jain (Reuters) -UK midcaps slipped on Wednesday after data showed annual inflation last month rose to a three-decade high, intensifying a cost-of-livin..
- [Meta to take nearly half of sales made by its metaverse creators as fees](https://assetdigest.com/meta-to-take-nearly-half-of-sales-made-by-its-metaverse-creators-as-fees.md): (Reuters) – Facebook parent Meta Platforms will charge creators around 47.5% on sales of digital assets and experiences made inside the company’s virtual re..
- [Delta sees return to profit as travel demand hits &#8216;historic&#8217; levels](https://assetdigest.com/delta-sees-return-to-profit-as-travel-demand-hits-historic-levels.md): By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) -Delta Air Lines Inc on Wednesday posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss and forecast returning to profit in the ..
- [Oil prices extend gains with falling supplies in focus](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-extend-gains-with-falling-supplies-in-focus.md): By Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday after Moscow said peace talks with Ukraine had reached a dead end, heightening concern..
- [After weeks of bombardment, 1,000 Ukraine marines surrender in Mariupol, says Russia](https://assetdigest.com/after-weeks-of-bombardment-1000-ukraine-marines-surrender-in-mariupol-says-russia.md): By Pavel Polityuk and Oleksandr Kozhukhar KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -More than 1,000 Ukrainian marines have surrendered in the port of Mariupol, Russia’s d..
- [Dollar rebounds as Brainard assures markets Fed will stay the course](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-rebounds-as-brainard-assures-markets-fed-will-stay-the-course.md): By Hannah Lang WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The dollar rebounded on Tuesday after digesting slightly softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, while the euro extended ..
- [Poverty, education levels draw battle lines in French election](https://assetdigest.com/poverty-education-levels-draw-battle-lines-in-french-election.md): By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) – As French President Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen head into a presidential run-off on April 24 promising to tackle high ..
- [Putin says peace talks with Ukraine are at dead end, goads the West](https://assetdigest.com/putin-says-peace-talks-with-ukraine-are-at-dead-end-goads-the-west.md): By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday peace talks with Ukraine had hit a dead end, using his first public comments on ..
- [Macron, Le Pen battle out on cost of living in heated runoff campaign](https://assetdigest.com/macron-le-pen-battle-out-on-cost-of-living-in-heated-runoff-campaign.md): By Michel Rose, Layli Foroudi and John Irish DENAIN, France (Reuters) -Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen traded blows at a distance on Monday over who would bes..
- [Elon Musk drops plans to join Twitter board, deletes weekend tweets](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-drops-plans-to-join-twitter-board-deletes-weekend-tweets.md): By Abinaya V and Nivedita Balu (Reuters) -Elon Musk rejected Twitter Inc’s offer to join its board, an abrupt turn even as he suggested ideas in a barrage of ..
- [HEURA’S NEW ‘EQUITY FOR GOOD REBELS’ INVESTMENT ROUND PROMPTS THE PUBLIC TO INVEST IN A BETTER PLANET  ](https://assetdigest.com/heuras-new-equity-for-good-rebels-investment-round-prompts-the-public-to-invest-in-a-better-planet.md): Barcelona, April 4, 2022 – Heura, the fastest growing plant-based company in Europe, today announced a new round of investment, enabling change-makers from ar..
- [Link Group champions shareholder engagement with launch of voting app](https://assetdigest.com/link-group-champions-shareholder-engagement-with-launch-of-voting-app.md): Link Group, the UK’s leading registrar, has launched an innovative new mobile app to simplify how shareholders engage with the companies they invest in, gi..
- [LPA expands French presence with new hire](https://assetdigest.com/lpa-expands-french-presence-with-new-hire.md): LPA, the capital markets technology and advisory firm, today announced the hire of Christophe Bossi as the new Sales Manager for the Asset Management sector for..
- [WALLIX reports 2021 earnings showing sharp international growth](https://assetdigest.com/wallix-reports-2021-earnings-showing-sharp-international-growth.md): LONDON, 6 APRIL 2022 – WALLIX (Euronext ALLIX), a European cybersecurity software developer and expert in privileged access management (PAM), has reported its..
- [Economic Secretary to the Treasury praises UK’s ‘robust’ Anti-Money Laundering systems](https://assetdigest.com/economic-secretary-to-the-treasury-praises-uks-robust-anti-money-laundering-systems.md): London – 6th April 2022: John Glen, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, has praised the UK’s robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) approach and pledged that th..
- [Barclays-backed Anthemis invests in regulated Future Earnings Agreement assets in world-first deal](https://assetdigest.com/barclays-backed-anthemis-invests-in-regulated-future-earnings-agreement-assets-in-world-first-deal.md): London, 7th April 2022 – StepEx, an FCA-regulated fintech that provides the infrastructure for universities, business schools, and technical and professional/..
- [Hedge funds face “perfect storm” of increased margin requirements according to Acuiti report](https://assetdigest.com/hedge-funds-face-perfect-storm-of-increased-margin-requirements-according-to-acuiti-report.md): London – 6 April 2022: Hedge funds risk being caught in Phase 6 of the Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR) without adequate preparation owing to continued uncertaint..
- [SAP Fioneer acquires majority stake in okadis Consulting](https://assetdigest.com/sap-fioneer-acquires-majority-stake-in-okadis-consulting.md): Walldorf/Eschborn, April 4, 2022 – SAP Fioneer, the leading global provider of financial services software solutions and platforms, has acquired a majority..
- [Russian inflation accelerates to 7.61% m/m in March, highest since 1999](https://assetdigest.com/russian-inflation-accelerates-to-7-61-m-m-in-march-highest-since-1999.md): (Reuters) – Consumer prices in Russia jumped 7.61% in March, their biggest month-on-month increase since January 1999, data showed on Friday, as the economy t..
- [Oil prices set for weekly fall on stockpile releases](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-set-for-weekly-fall-on-stockpile-releases.md): By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) – Oil prices were stable on Friday in choppy trading but remained on course for a second weekly fall after countries an..
- [Explainer-Clock ticks down towards a Russian default](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-clock-ticks-down-towards-a-russian-default.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Russia could face its first sovereign external default in over a century after it made arrangements to make an international bond repayment..
- [U.S. Congress votes to strip Russia of &#8216;most favored&#8217; trade status, ban its oil](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-congress-votes-to-strip-russia-of-most-favored-trade-status-ban-its-oil.md): By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress voted to impose further economic pain on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, passin..
- [U.S. and NATO allies pledge more arms to Ukraine](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-and-nato-allies-pledge-more-arms-to-ukraine.md): By Daphne Psaledakis and Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The United States will send new weapon systems to Ukraine, Washington’s top diplomat said on Thursda..
- [Dollar slides from near two-year high amid hawkish signals from Fed](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-slides-from-near-two-year-high-amid-hawkish-signals-from-fed.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Tommy Wilkes NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar slipped from a near two-year high on Thursday, as investors digested hawki..
- [Amazon faces shareholder vote on treatment of warehouse workers](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-faces-shareholder-vote-on-treatment-of-warehouse-workers.md): By Simon Jessop and Ross Kerber LONDON (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc., the world’s biggest retailer, will face a shareholder vote calling for an independent au..
- [Defiance, tears, trepidation: Ukraine&#8217;s capital awakens after Russian troops withdraw](https://assetdigest.com/defiance-tears-trepidation-ukraines-capital-awakens-after-russian-troops-withdraw.md): By Elizabeth Piper and Stefaniia Bern KYIV (Reuters) – Laden with bags, trolleys and the odd pet, Ukrainians are returning to the capital Kyiv, some tearful, ..
- [UK finance regulators should pay heed to energy security policy, says Sunak](https://assetdigest.com/uk-finance-regulators-should-pay-heed-to-energy-security-policy-says-sunak.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s finance minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday called on the country’s financial regulators to pay heed to the country..
- [Eastern Ukraine town empties as residents fear new Russian assault](https://assetdigest.com/eastern-ukraine-town-empties-as-residents-fear-new-russian-assault.md): By Vitalii Hnidyi DERHACHI, Ukraine (Reuters) – Dragging trolleys and clutching plastic bags with their meagre belongings, residents of the northeastern Ukrai..
- [No poop for you: Manure supplies run short as fertilizer prices soar](https://assetdigest.com/no-poop-for-you-manure-supplies-run-short-as-fertilizer-prices-soar.md): By P.J. Huffstutter, Tom Polansek and Bianca Flowers CHICAGO (Reuters) – For nearly two decades, Abe Sandquist has used every marketing tool he can think of t..
- [U.S. charges Russian oligarch with violating sanctions, disrupts botnet](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-charges-russian-oligarch-with-violating-sanctions-disrupts-botnet.md): By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has charged Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev with violating sanctions imposed on Rus..
- [3 Ways to Determine Your Company&#8217;s Liquidity](https://assetdigest.com/3-ways-to-determine-your-companys-liquidity.md): Accounting liquidity refers to the company’s ability to meet its obligations. Liquidity can be determined by looking at the current assets and liabilities of ..
- [Looking to start saving? You’re not alone. Here’s how.](https://assetdigest.com/looking-to-start-saving-youre-not-alone-heres-how.md): In the finance industry, in the media, in conversations with parents (no matter how old you are) you’re probably hearing the same message I am…SAVE…SAVE..
- [US Investment fund Second Century Ventures Selects 11 Companies for its UK Scale-Up Program REACH UK 2022](https://assetdigest.com/us-investment-fund-second-century-ventures-selects-11-companies-for-its-uk-scale-up-program-reach-uk-2022.md): The drive to address the real estate industry’s biggest challenges through technology has increased the number of PropTech start-ups by 300% in the last decad..
- [Cryptoverse: NFT bubble gets that shrinking feeling](https://assetdigest.com/cryptoverse-nft-bubble-gets-that-shrinking-feeling.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft (Reuters) – The NFT bubble isn’t popping, but it may have sprung a leak. A year on from when a single non-fungible token sold for $69...
- [HIGHWAY CODE CHANGES: A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?](https://assetdigest.com/highway-code-changes-a-step-in-the-right-direction.md): According to the road safety charity Brake, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads every 22 minutes. Updated regularly to reflect current practice a..
- [END OF LEASE REPAIRS: WHAT LANDLORDS NEED TO KNOW](https://assetdigest.com/end-of-lease-repairs-what-landlords-need-to-know.md): The subject of repairs between landlords and tenants is a complex one, with key factors to consider on both sides. At the end of a tenant’s lease, the land..
- [MITRE Engenuity ATT&#038;CK® Evaluations Highlight Check Point Software’s as a Leader in Endpoint Security with 100% Detection Across all Attack Steps](https://assetdigest.com/mitre-engenuity-attck-evaluations-highlight-check-point-softwares-as-a-leader-in-endpoint-security-with-100-detection-across-all-attack-steps.md): For the second consecutive year, Check Point Harmony Endpoint, Check Point’s complete endpoint security solution, delivered the most extensive threat visib..
- [76% of organisations suffered downtime and data loss in 2021, system crashes, human error and cyberattacks to blame](https://assetdigest.com/76-of-organisations-suffered-downtime-and-data-loss-in-2021-system-crashes-human-error-and-cyberattacks-to-blame.md): London, UK – 31 March 2022 — Acronis, the global leader in cyber protection, has released its annual Cyber Protection Week Global Report 2022 timed to this ..
- [West Ham United teams up with Acronis for cyber protection](https://assetdigest.com/west-ham-united-teams-up-with-acronis-for-cyber-protection.md): London, 28th March, 2022 – Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection today announced the Official Cyber Protection Partnership with the English Premier Lea..
- [Abris Capital invests in Orbitvu](https://assetdigest.com/abris-capital-invests-in-orbitvu.md): 31 March 2022 – Abris Capital Partners, the Central European private equity investor, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Orbitvu Sp. z o.o..
- [Refinitiv Wealth Management Report – Getting Personal: How wealth firms can attract and retain the modern investor – Highlights data insights from investors     ](https://assetdigest.com/refinitiv-wealth-management-report-getting-personal-how-wealth-firms-can-attract-and-retain-the-modern-investor-highlights-data-insights-from-investors.md): Alternative assets – 51% of investors globally are familiar with sustainable investments. 44% of advisor-led investors are familiar with ESG factors compared ..
- [If a company manages its work in the cloud, why not back it up there?](https://assetdigest.com/if-a-company-manages-its-work-in-the-cloud-why-not-back-it-up-there.md): On World Backup Day, Check Point Software reveals the top five benefits of online backups; greater scalability, more autonomy, encrypted and protected data, eas..
- [Why online communities are driving the digital future](https://assetdigest.com/why-online-communities-are-driving-the-digital-future.md): In the last five years, crypto has turned from an underground currency into a mainstream one. Banks, venture capitalists (VCs), and enterprises all want to have..
- [LEAVING CRYPTOCURRENCY IN WILLS: THE FORGOTTEN ASSET](https://assetdigest.com/leaving-cryptocurrency-in-wills-the-forgotten-asset.md): As of 2021, there are more than 300 million digital currency users worldwide with more than 18,000 businesses already accepting payments according to cryptocurr..
- [Starbucks&#8217; Schultz announces halt to stock buybacks, shares fall](https://assetdigest.com/starbucks-schultz-announces-halt-to-stock-buybacks-shares-fall.md): By Hilary Russ NEW YORK (Reuters) -Starbucks Corp will pause billions of dollars of stock buybacks, longtime former chief executive Howard Schultz said on Monda..
- [U.S. yield curve inverts after strong jobs data; world shares mixed](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-yield-curve-inverts-after-strong-jobs-data-world-shares-mixed.md): By Koh Gui Qing NEW YORK (Reuters) – Government bond yields resumed their upward climb on Friday on signs of persistent prices pressures, as world shares whip..
- [World shares rise, U.S. yield curve inverts after strong jobs data](https://assetdigest.com/world-shares-rise-u-s-yield-curve-inverts-after-strong-jobs-data.md): By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) – World shares bounced and government bond yields resumed their upward climb on Friday on signs of persistent prices pressure..
- [Climate activists plan daily protests after blocking 10 UK oil terminals](https://assetdigest.com/climate-activists-plan-daily-protests-after-blocking-10-uk-oil-terminals.md): By Andrew MacAskill and Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -Hundreds of climate change protesters blocked oil terminals across Britain on Friday with some supporters cli..
- [Food stamp recipients are the new frontier for Target.com](https://assetdigest.com/food-stamp-recipients-are-the-new-frontier-for-target-com.md): By Arriana McLymore and Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK (Reuters) – Target Corp is preparing to let shoppers use food stamps to pay for online orders, following in ..
- [Russia sets deadline for rouble gas payments, Europe calls it &#8216;blackmail&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/russia-sets-deadline-for-rouble-gas-payments-europe-calls-it-blackmail.md): By Joseph Nasr and Mark Trevelyan BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin is demanding foreign buyers pay for Russian gas in roubles from F..
- [Shanghai expands COVID lockdown as new daily cases surge by a third](https://assetdigest.com/shanghai-expands-covid-lockdown-as-new-daily-cases-surge-by-a-third.md): By Brenda Goh and Roxanne Liu SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Authorities began locking down some western areas of Shanghai two days ahead of schedule, as new COVID-19 case..
- [Russians bombard cities as losses force them back](https://assetdigest.com/russians-bombard-cities-as-losses-force-them-back.md): By Natalia Zinets and Gleb Garanich LVIV, Ukraine/KYIV OUTSKIRTS (Reuters) – Russian forces bombarded a besieged city in northern Ukraine on Wednesday, a day ..
- [New Cyber Attack Data shows further Increases in Cyber Attacks throughout Russia-Ukraine Conflict](https://assetdigest.com/new-cyber-attack-data-shows-further-increases-in-cyber-attacks-throughout-russia-ukraine-conflict.md): Check Point Research (CPR) releases an update on cyber attack trends throughout the current Russia-Ukraine conflict. Last week, both Russia and Ukraine saw i..
- [Wi-SUN Alliance report shows investment in IoT is critical to remain competitive as organizations face fresh challenges in 2022](https://assetdigest.com/wi-sun-alliance-report-shows-investment-in-iot-is-critical-to-remain-competitive-as-organizations-face-fresh-challenges-in-2022.md): Tuesday 29 March 2022 The Internet of Things (IoT) is a top IT priority for global organizations for the next 12 months. But while the vast majority (92%) agree..
- [Russia promises to scale back Ukraine war but West sceptical](https://assetdigest.com/russia-promises-to-scale-back-ukraine-war-but-west-sceptical.md): By Jonathan Spicer and Gleb Garanich ISTANBUL/KYIV OUTSKIRTS/MARIUPOL, Ukraine (Reuters) – Russia promised on Tuesday to scale down military operations around..
- [Russia promises to scale down operations in northern Ukraine](https://assetdigest.com/russia-promises-to-scale-down-operations-in-northern-ukraine.md): By Jonathan Spicer and Gleb Garanich ISTANBUL/KYIV OUTSKIRTS/MARIUPOL, Ukraine (Reuters) – Russia promised at peace talks on Tuesday to scale down its militar..
- [MGIM ANNOUNCES NEW SUSTAINABLE FUND FOR ADVISERS](https://assetdigest.com/mgim-announces-new-sustainable-fund-for-advisers.md): London, March, 25, 2022: Momentum Global Investment Management has added a new fund – The Harmony Portfolios Sustainable Growth Fund (HSG) – to its long-e..
- [UK&#8217;s Sunak, under fire over cost of living, defends his tax cut plans](https://assetdigest.com/uks-sunak-under-fire-over-cost-of-living-defends-his-tax-cut-plans.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rishi Sunak on Monday defended the tax cuts he announced last week, after they were widely criticised for not helping..
- [EU leaders struggle for deal on energy crunch fix](https://assetdigest.com/eu-leaders-struggle-for-deal-on-energy-crunch-fix.md): By Sabine Siebold and John Irish BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union leaders struggled on Friday to agree on steps to ease the energy market crunch exacerbated b..
- [CANDRIAM AUM HITS A RECORD €158 BILLION IN 2021 WITH ESG-RELATED ASSETS SURPASSING €100 BILLION](https://assetdigest.com/candriam-aum-hits-a-record-e158-billion-in-2021-with-esg-related-assets-surpassing-e100-billion.md): London, 24 March 2022: Accelerating investor appetite for ESG-related funds and strategies propelled total assets under management (AUM) at Candriam, a global m..
- [Mitek Acquires UK-based HooYu in All Cash GBP 98 Million Deal](https://assetdigest.com/mitek-acquires-uk-based-hooyu-in-all-cash-gbp-98-million-deal.md): Financial institutions now get combined biometrics, KYC and identity verification tools in one powerful identity orchestration platform LONDON – Mitek (NASDAQ..
- [Pepper European Servicing becomes Pepper Advantage in major business transformation](https://assetdigest.com/pepper-european-servicing-becomes-pepper-advantage-in-major-business-transformation.md): Integration of Asian and European businesses to create a global credit intelligence provider Technology investment will develop new cloud-based data and analyti..
- [JM Finn strengthens leadership team](https://assetdigest.com/jm-finn-strengthens-leadership-team.md): JM Finn has strengthened its leadership team by adding four new members to the Management Committee. Hugo Bedford, CEO, who took over the role in January 2021 h..
- [Commodities trading houses help keep Russian oil flowing](https://assetdigest.com/commodities-trading-houses-help-keep-russian-oil-flowing.md): By Julia Payne LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) – Commodities traders such as Trafigura and Vitol have helped keep Russia’s oil flowing through its Baltic an..
- [IPC Launches Connexus® ALPHA](https://assetdigest.com/ipc-launches-connexus-alpha.md): Innovative cloud edge solution to provide ultra-low latency connectivity for global trading firms London – 24 March 2022 – IPC, a leading provider of sec..
- [Bad Actors Innovate, Extort and Launch 9.7M DDoS Attacks in 2021 According to the Latest NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report](https://assetdigest.com/bad-actors-innovate-extort-and-launch-9-7m-ddos-attacks-in-2021-according-to-the-latest-netscout-threat-intelligence-report.md): Ransomware Gangs, DDoS-for-Hire Services, and Server Class Botnet Armies Make Attacks Easier to Launch with Greater Sophistication London – 22 March 2022 ..
- [NEW ASSOCIATE STRENGTHENS NELSONS’ LEICESTER DISPUTE RESOLUTION TEAM ](https://assetdigest.com/new-associate-strengthens-nelsons-leicester-dispute-resolution-team.md): Hayden Mellowship, Nelsons Andy Rudkin, Nelsons LEADING East Midlands-based law firm Nelsons has boosted its expert dispute resolution team in Leicester, after ..
- [OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW: INTRODUCING NO-FAULT DIVORCE](https://assetdigest.com/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new-introducing-no-fault-divorce.md): Emma Davies, Nelsons HAILED as the biggest shake up in divorce law for 50 years, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 is just weeks away from being ..
- [&#8216;Indefensible&#8217;: UK&#8217;s Sunak under fire over response to cost of living crisis](https://assetdigest.com/indefensible-uks-sunak-under-fire-over-response-to-cost-of-living-crisis.md): By William Schomberg and Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rishi Sunak faced broad criticism on Thursday for not giving enough help to poore..
- [PAY CUTS FOR REMOTE WORKERS: IS IT WORTH THE RISK?](https://assetdigest.com/pay-cuts-for-remote-workers-is-it-worth-the-risk.md): One of the most prevalent changes brought by Covid-19 is the shift towards remote working. Figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in..
- [Device Authority and Entrust partner to provide trust and machine identity automation for IoT](https://assetdigest.com/device-authority-and-entrust-partner-to-provide-trust-and-machine-identity-automation-for-iot.md): MINNEAPOLIS AND LONDON (March 22, 2022) – Global leader in identity and access management, Device Authority, and Entrust, a leading provider of trusted ide..
- [Nvidia unveils latest chips, technology to speed up AI computing](https://assetdigest.com/nvidia-unveils-latest-chips-technology-to-speed-up-ai-computing.md): By Jane Lanhee Lee and Chavi Mehta (Reuters) – Nvidia Corp on Tuesday announced several new chips and technologies that it said will boost the computing speed..
- [Hungary ramps up rate hikes as war stokes inflation risks](https://assetdigest.com/hungary-ramps-up-rate-hikes-as-war-stokes-inflation-risks.md): By Gergely Szakacs and Krisztina Than BUDAPEST (Reuters) – The National Bank of Hungary raised its base rate by 100 basis points to 4.4% on Tuesday, the bigge..
- [ONE WEEK UNTIL THE END OF EVICTION MORATORIUM](https://assetdigest.com/one-week-until-the-end-of-eviction-moratorium.md): Last year, the government announced that Section 82 of the Coronavirus Act 2020, which prevents landlords of commercial properties from being able to evict tena..
- [EU split on Russia oil sanctions](https://assetdigest.com/eu-split-on-russia-oil-sanctions.md): By Sabine Siebold and Ingrid Melander BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union’s foreign ministers disagreed on Monday on whether and how to slap sanctions o..
- [Balancing Britain&#8217;s energy security options as prices rise](https://assetdigest.com/balancing-britains-energy-security-options-as-prices-rise.md): By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is expected to publish its plan next week on how to boost domestic energy supplies to try to tackle spiralling pric..
- [Life echoes art for Ukraine&#8217;s Eurovision refugee](https://assetdigest.com/life-echoes-art-for-ukraines-eurovision-refugee.md): By Yesim Dikmen ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Six years ago Ukrainian singer Jamala conquered Europe with a song about Soviet leader Joseph Stalin’s deportation of h..
- [EXPERIENCED SOLICITOR MOVES TO JOIN FAMILY LAW TEAM IN NOTTINGHAM](https://assetdigest.com/experienced-solicitor-moves-to-join-family-law-team-in-nottingham.md): ASSOCIATE, solicitor and mediator Paul Richardson has moved from Nelsons’ Leicester office to join the family law department in Nottingham. With more than 17 ..
- [Employees from small businesses experience 350% more social engineering cyber attacks](https://assetdigest.com/employees-from-small-businesses-experience-350-more-social-engineering-cyber-attacks.md): London, 16th March 2022 – An average employee of a small business with less than 100 employees will experience 350 per cent more social engineering attacks th..
- [THE £37.4 BILLION INHERITANCE TAX GIVEAWAY](https://assetdigest.com/the-37-4-billion-inheritance-tax-giveaway.md): Around £37.4 billion was given away in gifts to family and friends as part of Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning last year with handouts averaging more than £1,50..
- [Lightware’s Collaboration and Connectivity Solutions Travel the World at Dubai Expo](https://assetdigest.com/lightwares-collaboration-and-connectivity-solutions-travel-the-world-at-dubai-expo.md): Technologies Featured in More than 20 Pavilions, Highlighting the Global Need for Interactivity, Flexibility and Performance in Diverse Array of Industries an..
- [GREATER COMMERCIALITY AND FLEXIBILITY IN PLANNING COMMITTEES IS NEEDED IF WE WANT TO REACH AFFORDABLE HOUSING TARGETS](https://assetdigest.com/greater-commerciality-and-flexibility-in-planning-committees-is-needed-if-we-want-to-reach-affordable-housing-targets.md): Much has been said and written about the planning system needing widespread reforms, even more so as we await the next iteration of the NPPF. One area in partic..
- [Bank of England raises rates in 8-1 vote](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-raises-rates-in-8-1-vote.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England raised interest rates on Thursday in a bid to keep fast-rising inflation in check but, with the economy facing a huge h..
- [Ukrainian refugees hope for peace, but more expected to flee](https://assetdigest.com/ukrainian-refugees-hope-for-peace-but-more-expected-to-flee.md): By Anna Koper and Krisztina Than PRZEMYSL, Poland/BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Thousands more refugees crossed into Eastern Europe on Thursday, many hoping that ongoi..
- [Top auction houses cancel Russian art sales in London](https://assetdigest.com/top-auction-houses-cancel-russian-art-sales-in-london.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) -Auction houses Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Bonhams have cancelled sales of Russian art in London in June, part of the ..
- [Biden to address Zelenskiy appeal, still opposes &#8216;no fly zone&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/biden-to-address-zelenskiy-appeal-still-opposes-no-fly-zone.md): By Nandita Bose and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will announce an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine on Wednes..
- [New talk of compromise on both sides lifts hope for Russia-Ukraine breakthrough](https://assetdigest.com/new-talk-of-compromise-on-both-sides-lifts-hope-for-russia-ukraine-breakthrough.md): By James Mackenzie and Natalia Zinets KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) – New talk of compromise from both Moscow and Kyiv on a status for Ukraine outside of NATO ..
- [Close to 3 million have fled fighting in Ukraine](https://assetdigest.com/close-to-3-million-have-fled-fighting-in-ukraine.md): By Anna Koper and Olimpiu Gheorghiu PRZEMYSL, Poland/PALANCA, Moldova (Reuters) -Nearly three weeks into the war, the number of Ukrainians fleeing abroad approa..
- [Symbol of resistance as EU leaders head to Kyiv &#8216;where history is forged&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/symbol-of-resistance-as-eu-leaders-head-to-kyiv-where-history-is-forged.md): By Pavel Polityuk, Natalia Zinets and Omer Berberoglu LVIV, Ukraine/KYIV (Reuters) – Three European prime ministers rode a train for Kyiv on Tuesday, the firs..
- [Seven Ways to Keep your Smart Home Devices out of the Hands of Hackers](https://assetdigest.com/seven-ways-to-keep-your-smart-home-devices-out-of-the-hands-of-hackers.md): Check Point Software warns that your household tech could be putting your privacy at risk Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading p..
- [TOP 150 LAW FIRM BOOSTS PRIVATE CLIENT TEAM WITH NEW PARTNER](https://assetdigest.com/top-150-law-firm-boosts-private-client-team-with-new-partner.md): LEADING law firm Roythornes Solicitors has appointed high net worth expert Tim Galloway to head up its private client department and further expand its range of..
- [Jörg Allenspach Appointed Global Head of Private Assets Distribution](https://assetdigest.com/jorg-allenspach-appointed-global-head-of-private-assets-distribution.md): London, 10 March 2022 – Candriam, a global multi-asset manager focused on sustainable and responsible investing, has announced the appointment of Jörg Allens..
- [COVID, War and Fed push world stocks down for 4th day](https://assetdigest.com/covid-war-and-fed-push-world-stocks-down-for-4th-day.md): By Tommy Wilkes and Saikat Chatterjee LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks fell for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday as a combination of rising COVID-19 cas..
- [Sterling rebounds after hitting 16-month low](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-rebounds-after-hitting-16-month-low.md): By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) – The British pound eked out gains against the U.S. dollar on Monday, recovering after falling to a 16-month low, as tentativ..
- [Biden, G7 revoke Russia&#8217;s favored nation trading status](https://assetdigest.com/biden-g7-revoke-russias-favored-nation-trading-status.md): By Steve Holland and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden said on Friday the G7 industrialized nations will revoke Russia’s “most favored..
- [February 2022’s Most Wanted Malware: Emotet Remains Number One While Trickbot Slips Even Further Down the Index](https://assetdigest.com/february-2022s-most-wanted-malware-emotet-remains-number-one-while-trickbot-slips-even-further-down-the-index.md): Check Point Research reveals that Emotet is again the most prevalent malware, while Trickbot falls from second place into sixth. Apache Log4j is no longer..
- [Russia shifts stance on hospital bombing that sparked world outrage](https://assetdigest.com/russia-shifts-stance-on-hospital-bombing-that-sparked-world-outrage.md): By Mark Trevelyan LONDON (Reuters) – Russia shifted its stance over the bombing of a Ukrainian hospital in the city of Mariupol, with a mix of statements on T..
- [Exclusive-TikTok nears deal with Oracle to store its data-sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-tiktok-nears-deal-with-oracle-to-store-its-data-sources.md): By Echo Wang and David Shepardson (Reuters) – TikTok is nearing a deal for Oracle Corp to store its U.S. users’ information without its Chinese parent ByteD..
- [Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-and-russia-what-you-need-to-know-right-now-2.md): (Reuters) – Ukraine said Moscow had snubbed its plea for humanitarian access to rescue hundreds of thousands of civilians trapped under bombardment, as the op..
- [Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-and-russia-what-you-need-to-know-right-now.md): (Reuters) – Russia announced a new ceasefire in Ukraine on Wednesday to let civilians flee besieged cities, but there were only limited signs of progress in p..
- [Exclusive-Amazon to secure unconditional EU approval for $8.5 billion MGM buy &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-amazon-to-secure-unconditional-eu-approval-for-8-5-billion-mgm-buy-sources.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Amazon is expected to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $8.5 billion buy of U.S. movie studio MGM, people fami..
- [Post-COVID Pandemic Habits That Will Save You Money](https://assetdigest.com/post-covid-pandemic-habits-that-will-save-you-money.md): The COVID-19 pandemic certainly did its damage, but believe it or not, there’s financial beauty to be found in the destruction. While businesses closed their ..
- [Ukrainian women fleeing war find welcome, and work, in Eastern Europe](https://assetdigest.com/ukrainian-women-fleeing-war-find-welcome-and-work-in-eastern-europe.md): By Krisztina Than VESZPREM, Hungary (Reuters) – Two days after arriving from the bombarded outskirts of Kyiv following a gruelling journey, 24-year-old Ukrain..
- [Scant progress evacuating Ukrainian civilians despite Russian ceasefire promise](https://assetdigest.com/scant-progress-evacuating-ukrainian-civilians-despite-russian-ceasefire-promise.md): By Natalia Zinets LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) – Russia announced a new ceasefire in Ukraine on Wednesday to let civilians flee besieged cities, but there were onl..
- [Lightware Visual Engineering helps guarantee LED capture quality](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-visual-engineering-helps-guarantee-led-capture-quality.md): Budapest, Hungary, 08 March 2022 — Lightware Visual Engineering is providing critical equipment that ensures the highest image fidelity on the XR stages under..
- [British Patient Capital invests in Microbiotica](https://assetdigest.com/british-patient-capital-invests-in-microbiotica.md): 7 March 2022: British Patient Capital has invested in Microbiotica, a personalised medicine specialist, as part of a £50m Series B funding round. The investmen..
- [LME forced to halt nickel trading, cancel deals, after prices top $100,000](https://assetdigest.com/lme-forced-to-halt-nickel-trading-cancel-deals-after-prices-top-100000.md): By Eric Onstad LONDON (Reuters) – The London Metal Exchange (LME) was forced to halt nickel trading and cancel trades after prices doubled on Tuesday to more ..
- [THE LEGAL TEST:  A BRIEF GUIDE ON WHISTLEBLOWING](https://assetdigest.com/the-legal-test-a-brief-guide-on-whistleblowing.md): Whistleblowing plays a major part in uncovering dishonesty and wrongdoing in the workplace, for the good of colleagues as well as the wider public. Many people ..
- [SHORT MARRIAGES: HOW ARE ASSETS DIVIDED IN A DIVORCE?](https://assetdigest.com/short-marriages-how-are-assets-divided-in-a-divorce.md): A marriage is defined as being ‘short’ if it lasts for five years or less and, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average duration o..
- [ENERGY EFFICIENCY: A TIME-BOMB FOR LANDLORDS OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS](https://assetdigest.com/energy-efficiency-a-time-bomb-for-landlords-of-commercial-buildings.md): NET Zero is a big topic of conversation at the moment and recently, the government set a target of lifting the minimum energy efficiency standard in to let non-..
- [Biden bans Russia oil imports to U.S., warns U.S. gasoline prices will rise further](https://assetdigest.com/biden-bans-russia-oil-imports-to-u-s-warns-u-s-gasoline-prices-will-rise-further.md): By Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil and other energy imports on Tuesday in retal..
- [UK to set out new energy supply strategy as prices soar](https://assetdigest.com/uk-to-set-out-new-energy-supply-strategy-as-prices-soar.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will set out a new energy supply strategy as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent rally in energy prices accelerate the need..
- [German real yields fall to new record lows on stagflation fears](https://assetdigest.com/german-real-yields-fall-to-new-record-lows-on-stagflation-fears.md): By Stefano Rebaudo MILAN (Reuters) -Surging inflation expectations triggered by possible sanctions on Russian oil drove euro zone real government bond yields to..
- [Check Point Software’s Cloud Security Report Reveals Complexity of Managing Multi-Cloud Environment and Skills Shortages](https://assetdigest.com/check-point-softwares-cloud-security-report-reveals-complexity-of-managing-multi-cloud-environment-and-skills-shortages.md): Misconfiguration is the number one cause of cloud-security incidents in 2021. Call for unified security solution across all cloud provider platforms. March 2..
- [Netrisk Group now operating in 5 countries after acquisition of Austrian online price comparison portal durchblicker](https://assetdigest.com/netrisk-group-now-operating-in-5-countries-after-acquisition-of-austrian-online-price-comparison-portal-durchblicker.md): Budapest and Vienna, March 1, 2022 — Netrisk Group (“Netrisk”), a leading player in European online price comparison, today completed the acquisition of d..
- [Russia blocks Facebook, accusing it of restricting access to Russian media](https://assetdigest.com/russia-blocks-facebook-accusing-it-of-restricting-access-to-russian-media.md): By Elizabeth Culliford (Reuters) – Russia is blocking Meta Platforms Inc’s Facebook, the country’s communications regulator said on Friday, in response to..
- [BBC halts reporting in Russia after new law passes](https://assetdigest.com/bbc-halts-reporting-in-russia-after-new-law-passes.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The BBC said on Friday it had stopped reporting in Russia after parliament passed a law there imposing a jail term of up to 15 years for an..
- [Shane Warne: the great who revived a fading art and inspired future leg spinners](https://assetdigest.com/shane-warne-the-great-who-revived-a-fading-art-and-inspired-future-leg-spinners.md): By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – Former Australia captain and ‘voice of cricket’ Richie Benaud, who passed away in 2015, credited Shane Warne with reviving t..
- [Financial screws turned on Russia as insurers exit, London stocks halted](https://assetdigest.com/financial-screws-turned-on-russia-as-insurers-exit-london-stocks-halted.md): By Carolyn Cohn and Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) -Russia’s global financial isolation intensified on Friday as the London Stock Exchange (LSE) suspended tr..
- [U.S., allies slam Russia at U.N. over its seizure of Ukraine nuclear plant](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-allies-slam-russia-at-u-n-over-its-seizure-of-ukraine-nuclear-plant.md): By Humeyra Pamuk and Doina Chiacu (Reuters) -The United States and its allies heavily criticized Russia on Friday at the United Nations over its shelling and se..
- [Russia seizes Ukraine nuclear power plant as forces lay siege to cities](https://assetdigest.com/russia-seizes-ukraine-nuclear-power-plant-as-forces-lay-siege-to-cities.md): By Pavel Polityuk and Aleksandar Vasovic LVIV, Ukraine/KYIV (Reuters) -Russian forces in Ukraine seized Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant on Friday in an a..
- [Tesla&#8217;s long-delayed German gigafactory gets conditional green light](https://assetdigest.com/teslas-long-delayed-german-gigafactory-gets-conditional-green-light.md): By Nadine Schimroszik and Christoph Steitz POTSDAM, Germany (Reuters) -Tesla received a conditional go-ahead for its German gigafactory near Berlin on Friday, t..
- [Coinbase, Binance resist calls to kick Russians off crypto platforms](https://assetdigest.com/coinbase-binance-resist-calls-to-kick-russians-off-crypto-platforms.md): By Niket Nishant (Reuters) -Two of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase Global Inc and Binance, rejected calls on Friday for a blanket ban o..
- [Switzerland adopts new EU sanctions on Russia](https://assetdigest.com/switzerland-adopts-new-eu-sanctions-on-russia.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss government on Friday widened sanctions against Russia in step with further measures imposed by the European Union, tightening exp..
- [Sterling falls 1% versus dollar, rises against euro](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-falls-1-versus-dollar-rises-against-euro.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling declined 1% to $1.3216 as the dollar strengthened against a basket of currencies on safe-haven demand and Fed rate hike expectatio..
- [Analysis-War in Ukraine puts pressure on East European banks to prop up sinking currencies](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-war-in-ukraine-puts-pressure-on-east-european-banks-to-prop-up-sinking-currencies.md): By Gergely Szakacs and Alan Charlish BUDAPEST/WARSAW (Reuters) – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is putting pressure on central banks along the European Union..
- [Lebanese bank closes over 30 British-held accounts after UK ruling-depositors&#8217; group](https://assetdigest.com/lebanese-bank-closes-over-30-british-held-accounts-after-uk-ruling-depositors-group.md): By Timour Azhari and Tom Perry BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Bank Audi has closed more than 30 accounts belonging to UK nationals or their close relatives si..
- [NATO rejects Ukraine no-fly zone, says &#8216;not part of this&#8217; war](https://assetdigest.com/nato-rejects-ukraine-no-fly-zone-says-not-part-of-this-war.md): By Simon Lewis and Sabine Siebold BRUSSELS (Reuters) -NATO allies rejected Ukraine’s demand for no-fly zones on Friday, saying they were increasing support bu..
- [Russia&#8217;s offer to foreign firms: stay, leave or hand over the keys](https://assetdigest.com/russias-offer-to-foreign-firms-stay-leave-or-hand-over-the-keys.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) -Companies around the globe grappled with a dilemma over what to do with their Russian investments on Friday as Moscow laid out their options: ..
- [Ukraine to confront Russia at Int&#8217;l Court of Justice on Monday](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-to-confront-russia-at-intl-court-of-justice-on-monday.md): THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Ukraine and Russia will face off Monday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a hearing on emergency measures sought by Kyiv to..
- [Oil steadies from decade-highs as Iran talks kindle supply hopes](https://assetdigest.com/oil-steadies-from-decade-highs-as-iran-talks-kindle-supply-hopes.md): By Marcy de Luna HOUSTON (Reuters) – Oil steadied after hitting prices not seen in roughly a decade on Thursday, as sellers jumped in on hopes that the United..
- [Russian ETF jumps as some sense bargains in &#8216;uninvestable&#8217; market](https://assetdigest.com/russian-etf-jumps-as-some-sense-bargains-in-uninvestable-market.md): By Danilo Masoni MILAN (Reuters) – A Russia-exposed ETF rose by more than 100% in London on Thursday in a sign that some investors see current distressed leve..
- [Ukraine demands ceasefire, humanitarian corridors at talks with Russians](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-demands-ceasefire-humanitarian-corridors-at-talks-with-russians.md): By Maksym Levin and Pavel Polityuk BORODYANKA/LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukrainian negotiators at talks with Russian officials on Thursday demanded a ceasefire..
- [Stocks slide as oil surge rattles inflation fears](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-slide-as-oil-surge-rattles-inflation-fears.md): By Herbert Lash and Tommy Wilkes NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices soared again on Thursday as the Ukraine war sparked a run on commodities that raised f..
- [Google mandates workers back to Silicon Valley, other offices from April 4](https://assetdigest.com/google-mandates-workers-back-to-silicon-valley-other-offices-from-april-4.md): By Paresh Dave OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google from April 4 will require employees back about three days a week in some of its U.S., U.K. ..
- [Generali pulls back from Russia, Intesa reviews business](https://assetdigest.com/generali-pulls-back-from-russia-intesa-reviews-business.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Leading Italian insurer Generali is set to pull out of its operations in Russia following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, a source close to ..
- [Analysis-Crypto exchanges won&#8217;t bar Russians, raising fears of sanctions backdoor](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-crypto-exchanges-wont-bar-russians-raising-fears-of-sanctions-backdoor.md): By Tom Wilson LONDON (Reuters) – Some of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges are staying put in Russia, breaking ranks with mainstream finance in a..
- [Phoenix appoints Jonathan Henderson as Head of Public Relations for Standard Life](https://assetdigest.com/phoenix-appoints-jonathan-henderson-as-head-of-public-relations-for-standard-life.md): Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, has appointed Jonathan Henderson as Head of Public Relations to support its ambitious growth plans. The appointment follow..
- [Glennmont leads consortium to complete €1.2bn purchase of 50% interest in Borkum Riffgrund 3](https://assetdigest.com/glennmont-leads-consortium-to-complete-e1-2bn-purchase-of-50-interest-in-borkum-riffgrund-3.md): Glennmont Partners from Nuveen (Glennmont), one of the world’s largest fund managers investing in clean energy, has announced that it has completed the purcha..
- [IPC PARTNERS WITH DREBBEL TO BOLSTER PRESENCE IN KEY CONTINENTAL EUROPEAN MARKETS](https://assetdigest.com/ipc-partners-with-drebbel-to-bolster-presence-in-key-continental-european-markets.md): Jersey City, London, Brussels , Amsterdam , Frankfurt – 24 February, 2022 – IPC, a leading provider of secure, compliant communications and multi-cloud conn..
- [New Malware Capable of Controlling Social Media Accounts Infects 5,000+ Machines and is actively being Distributed via Gaming Applications on Microsoft&#8217;s Official Store](https://assetdigest.com/new-malware-capable-of-controlling-social-media-accounts-infects-5000-machines-and-is-actively-being-distributed-via-gaming-applications-on-microsofts-official-store.md): Check Point Research (CPR) spots new malware that is actively being distributed through gaming applications on Microsoft’s official store. Named Electron-bot,..
- [Shojin Property Partners secures its first Asian real estate investment in Penang, the ‘Silicon Valley of the East’, raising over £850,000](https://assetdigest.com/shojin-property-partners-secures-its-first-asian-real-estate-investment-in-penang-the-silicon-valley-of-the-east-raising-over-850000.md): Shojin Property Partners, an FCA-regulated online real estate investment platform, has successfully raised over £850,000 from more than 40 global investors for..
- [Investors seek bargains as Ukraine keeps markets on edge](https://assetdigest.com/investors-seek-bargains-as-ukraine-keeps-markets-on-edge.md): By Sujata Rao and Lewis Krauskopf LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Money managers are scanning roiled global markets for bargains after unprecedented Western sanction..
- [Transparent best execution is vital for private equity firms](https://assetdigest.com/transparent-best-execution-is-vital-for-private-equity-firms.md): By Eric Huttman, CEO of MillTechFX Eric Huttman, CEO of MillTechFX In our opinion, access to competitive pricing and operational efficiency will always be criti..
- [Supply Chain Attacks: How cybercriminals exploit the trust between organizations](https://assetdigest.com/supply-chain-attacks-how-cybercriminals-exploit-the-trust-between-organizations.md): With a 650% increase in supply chain attacks, Check Point Software says implementing a least privilege access policy, network segmentation, DevSecOps practices ..
- [Infinity appoints VP of Customer Success](https://assetdigest.com/infinity-appoints-vp-of-customer-success.md): Martech SaaS provider Infinity has appointed Penny Thorpe as its VP of Customer Success. The role will elevate the level of service the business can offer ..
- [FE Investments launches new responsible investment reports](https://assetdigest.com/fe-investments-launches-new-responsible-investment-reports.md): FE Investments has launched a new range of responsible investment reports as the next step in leading the discretionary fund management industry to make respons..
- [TEN COMMERCIAL PREMISES IN A FIVE-STAR RESORT IN MARBELLA (Spain) TO BE AUCTIONED OFF](https://assetdigest.com/ten-commercial-premises-in-a-five-star-resort-in-marbella-spain-to-be-auctioned-off.md): The starting price is 4.8 million, a 30% discount on the market value, making it an exceptional opportunity for investors and large firms. Over the years, the c..
- [ESG fund flows fall on HL platform in January against backdrop of market turbulence](https://assetdigest.com/esg-fund-flows-fall-on-hl-platform-in-january-against-backdrop-of-market-turbulence.md): Emma Wall, Head of Investment Analysis & Research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “January saw significant market volatility as fears of a Fed rate rise cooled the appe..
- [Castleforge strengthens hotel portfolio with acquisition of the Abbey Hotel in Bath](https://assetdigest.com/castleforge-strengthens-hotel-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-the-abbey-hotel-in-bath.md): LONDON-based property investment firm Castleforge has today [15th February 2022] announced the acquisition of the Abbey Hotel in Bath. The historic boutique hot..
- [Euro weakens, rouble slumps as sanctions piled on Russia](https://assetdigest.com/euro-weakens-rouble-slumps-as-sanctions-piled-on-russia.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The Russian rouble plunged and the euro nursed losses against the U.S. dollar on Monday as the West ramped up sanctions..
- [Analysis-After sanctions barrage, Russia&#8217;s emerging market allies explore workarounds](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-after-sanctions-barrage-russias-emerging-market-allies-explore-workarounds.md): SHANGHAI (Reuters) – As western governments ratchet up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, Moscow’s emerging markets allies are exploring..
- [Ukraine asks for South Korea cybersecurity aid amid Russia invasion](https://assetdigest.com/ukraine-asks-for-south-korea-cybersecurity-aid-amid-russia-invasion.md): By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – The top Ukraine official in South Korea said on Friday that his country wants to request Seoul’s assistance in boosting it..
- [Dollar surges as Russia invades Ukraine](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-surges-as-russia-invades-ukraine.md): By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar jumped and the Russian rouble tumbled to a record low on Thursday after Russia launched an invasion ..
- [Europe&#8217;s banks brace for Russia fallout while U.S. banks see limited pain](https://assetdigest.com/europes-banks-brace-for-russia-fallout-while-u-s-banks-see-limited-pain.md): By Lawrence White, Alexandra Schwarz-Goerlich and Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON/VIENNA/LONDON (Reuters) -European banks on Tuesday were bracing for the fallout from..
- [Stocks extend sell-off as U.S. warns of imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-extend-sell-off-as-u-s-warns-of-imminent-russian-invasion-of-ukraine.md): By Andrew Galbraith SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Global stocks extended a sell-off, the yen strengthened, and U.S. Treasury prices rose on Thursday as investors sough..
- [U.S. says Russia on brink of Ukraine attack after separatist plea for help](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-says-russia-on-brink-of-ukraine-attack-after-separatist-plea-for-help.md): By Pavel Polityuk and Polina Nikolskaya KYIV/DONETSK (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he believes Russia will invade Ukraine within hours ..
- [Meta&#8217;s Zuckerberg unveils AI projects aimed at building metaverse future](https://assetdigest.com/metas-zuckerberg-unveils-ai-projects-aimed-at-building-metaverse-future.md): By Elizabeth Culliford (Reuters) -Facebook-owner Meta is working on artificial intelligence research to generate worlds through speech, improve how people chat ..
- [Global Banking &amp; Finance Awards® 2021- Next 100 Global Awards](https://assetdigest.com/global-banking-finance-awards-2021-next-100-global-awards.md): The Next 100 Global Companies to watch highlights some of the most exciting, innovative, and promising businesses from around the world. The list recognizes co..
- [Global Banking &amp; Finance Awards® 2021](https://assetdigest.com/global-banking-finance-awards-2021-2.md): Global Banking & Finance Review® announces the list of winners for its 11th annual Global Banking & Finance Awards® program 2021 Global Banking and Finance Re..
- [Explainer-Western sanctions on banks only scratch surface of Fortress Russia](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-western-sanctions-on-banks-only-scratch-surface-of-fortress-russia.md): By Tommy Wilkes and John McCrank LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United States, the European Union and Britain announced new sanctions on Russia on Tuesday af..
- [Explainer-How Western sanctions will target Russia](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-how-western-sanctions-will-target-russia.md): By Karin Strohecker (Reuters) -The United States and its allies are coordinating new sanctions on Russia after Moscow recognised two regions in eastern Ukraine ..
- [Markets pricing some geopolitics, but risk premia can grow further -Goldman](https://assetdigest.com/markets-pricing-some-geopolitics-but-risk-premia-can-grow-further-goldman.md): By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) -Global markets are already pricing chunky geopolitical risks, but there is scope for risk premia to rise further across all sec..
- [Oil climbs on growing fears of conflict over Ukraine](https://assetdigest.com/oil-climbs-on-growing-fears-of-conflict-over-ukraine.md): By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Oil prices jumped more than $2 to a fresh seven-year high on Tuesday after Moscow ordered troops into two breakaway regio..
- [Stocks slide, oil jumps as Russia orders troops to Ukraine regions](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-slide-oil-jumps-as-russia-orders-troops-to-ukraine-regions.md): By Tom Westbrook and Xie Yu SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Global stocks tumbled while safe-havens rallied and oil surged on Tuesday as Europe’s eastern flank stood ..
- [Financial think-tank calls for regulated ESG ratings in Britain](https://assetdigest.com/financial-think-tank-calls-for-regulated-esg-ratings-in-britain.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain should regulate sustainability ratings on companies to improve transparency, reduce the risk of greenwashing and prote..
- [COVID-hit Queen Elizabeth sends message to Brazil](https://assetdigest.com/covid-hit-queen-elizabeth-sends-message-to-brazil.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth sent a message of condolence to Brazil on Monday as she continued to carry out official duties despite testing ..
- [Factbox-Britain scraps all remaining COVID-19 restrictions](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-britain-scraps-all-remaining-covid-19-restrictions.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday announced the government would remove all remaining coronavirus restrictions in England and ..
- [EU will consider making countries fill gas storage &#8211; energy chief](https://assetdigest.com/eu-will-consider-making-countries-fill-gas-storage-energy-chief.md): By Isla Binnie MADRID (Reuters) – The European Union will consider whether to require member states to fill their natural gas storage to prescribed levels, a ..
- [Stocks steady on hopes for diplomacy in Ukraine](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-steady-on-hopes-for-diplomacy-in-ukraine.md): By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – U.S. stock futures bounced on Friday and selling pressure eased in Asian share markets after the U.S. Secretary of Stat..
- [Bitcoin falls 7.4% to $40,632](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-falls-7-4-to-40632.md): (Reuters) – Bitcoin dropped 7.4% to $40,631.78 at 2205 GMT on Thursday, down $3,248.05 from its previous close. Bitcoin, the world’s biggest and best-known ..
- [European stocks drop as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-drop-as-russia-ukraine-tensions-escalate.md): By Sruthi Shankar and Shashank Nayar (Reuters) -European shares fell on Thursday as heightened Russia-Ukraine tensions eclipsed a slew of encouraging earnings f..
- [Gold jumps, stocks stumble as Ukraine crisis deepens](https://assetdigest.com/gold-jumps-stocks-stumble-as-ukraine-crisis-deepens.md): By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) – Gold prices jumped to an eight-month high and safe-haven debt rose on Thursday after U.S. President Joe Biden said there ..
- [Worker shortage jeopardises Spain&#8217;s EU-funded recovery plan](https://assetdigest.com/worker-shortage-jeopardises-spains-eu-funded-recovery-plan.md): By Corina Pons and Belén Carreño MADRID (Reuters) – When Spain’s decade-long housing boom spectacularly bust in 2008, some 1.8 million jobs vanished and a..
- [Visa, Amazon reach global deal over payment fees](https://assetdigest.com/visa-amazon-reach-global-deal-over-payment-fees.md): (Reuters) – Visa Inc cards will be accepted at all Amazon.com Inc stores and sites as part of a global agreement, the companies said on Thursday. Amazon said ..
- [Air France-KLM beats expectations on long-haul recovery](https://assetdigest.com/air-france-klm-beats-expectations-on-long-haul-recovery.md): PARIS (Reuters) -Air France-KLM beat core profit expectations for 2021 due to a recovery in transatlantic travel in the fourth quarter and said it had started t..
- [Exclusive-Short AstraZeneca shelf life complicates COVID vaccine rollout to world&#8217;s poorest](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-short-astrazeneca-shelf-life-complicates-covid-vaccine-rollout-to-worlds-poorest.md): By Francesco Guarascio and Jennifer Rigby BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) – The relatively short shelf life of AstraZeneca Plc’s COVID-19 vaccine is complicating ..
- [WINTER GAMES A TARGET FOR CYBERCRIMINALS – NETSCOUT COMMENTS](https://assetdigest.com/winter-games-a-target-for-cybercriminals-netscout-comments.md): Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, spectator numbers* for the Beijing Winter Games have been restricted. Foreign visitors who would usually attend the games ..
- [Kraft Heinz plans more price hikes as sales, earnings beat estimates](https://assetdigest.com/kraft-heinz-plans-more-price-hikes-as-sales-earnings-beat-estimates.md): By Deborah Mary Sophia and Mehr Bedi (Reuters) -Kraft Heinz Co said on Wednesday it would raise the prices of its snacks and condiments further to counter soari..
- [Apple given fourth Dutch fine in App Store dispute](https://assetdigest.com/apple-given-fourth-dutch-fine-in-app-store-dispute.md): By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Dutch antitrust watchdog fined Apple 5 million euros ($5.7 million) again on Monday, its fourth such fine for failing ..
- [China greenlights Audi-FAW&#8217;s $3.3 billion electric vehicle venture](https://assetdigest.com/china-greenlights-audi-faws-3-3-billion-electric-vehicle-venture.md): By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Volkswagen’s Audi and its Chinese state-owned partner FAW Group have received approval from Chinese authorities to start con..
- [Australia drops landmark criminal cartel case against Citi, Deutsche](https://assetdigest.com/australia-drops-landmark-criminal-cartel-case-against-citi-deutsche.md): By Byron Kaye and Scott Murdoch SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia on Friday withdrew a cartel lawsuit against Citigroup Inc, Deutsche Bank AG and four former executiv..
- [Volvo Cars Q4 profit lags forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/volvo-cars-q4-profit-lags-forecasts.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Volvo Cars reported on Friday quarterly earnings below expectations, and said it expected to continue growing sales volume in 2022. The ..
- [Light at end of tunnel for Czech services as government drops COVID pass](https://assetdigest.com/light-at-end-of-tunnel-for-czech-services-as-government-drops-covid-pass.md): By Jiri Skacel PRAGUE (Reuters) – Czech restaurant and hotel operators saw light at the end of the tunnel on Thursday as the government cancelled rules requir..
- [Glennmont’s Green Credit Strategy invests in a €100m Italian Bonds program dedicated to energy efficiency](https://assetdigest.com/glennmonts-green-credit-strategy-invests-in-a-e100m-italian-bonds-program-dedicated-to-energy-efficiency.md): Glennmont Partners from Nuveen (“Glennmont”) has today announced its investment in a €100m Bonds program dedicated to financing energy efficiency improvem..
- [Utelogy partners with IR – the leading global provider of experience management solutions for critical communication and collaboration ecosystems](https://assetdigest.com/utelogy-partners-with-ir-the-leading-global-provider-of-experience-management-solutions-for-critical-communication-and-collaboration-ecosystems.md): Los Angeles, California – 8 February 2022 – Utelogy, the visionary provider of UC, AV and Device management, monitoring and analytics has announced its part..
- [Exclaimer acquires Periodic](https://assetdigest.com/exclaimer-acquires-periodic.md): Exclaimer Group today announces the acquisition of Periodic – a major player in the calendaring and appointment scheduling market, based in Bloomington, India..
- [ACC 2022 CLO Survey, in Partnership with Exterro, Highlights Broadening Responsibility of CLOs, Planning to Hire More Staff, and Accelerating Investments in Legal Operations](https://assetdigest.com/acc-2022-clo-survey-in-partnership-with-exterro-highlights-broadening-responsibility-of-clos-planning-to-hire-more-staff-and-accelerating-investments-in-legal-operations.md): Washington – The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2022 Chief Legal Officers Survey (CLO Survey), in partnership with Exterro, the exclusive ACC Alliance..
- [JUST 20% OF LEADING TECH ENTREPRENEURS ARE WOMEN, ACCORDING TO DATA](https://assetdigest.com/just-20-of-leading-tech-entrepreneurs-are-women-according-to-data.md): Using the Forbes 30 Under 30 lists from Europe, North America, Russia, Asia and Africa, the business-comparison experts at Bionic conducted research into the wo..
- [Check Point Software’s Assessment Reveals How Remote Work has Created a Gap in Organizations&#8217; Security Practices](https://assetdigest.com/check-point-softwares-assessment-reveals-how-remote-work-has-created-a-gap-in-organizations-security-practices.md): Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, has released findings from a new assessment ca..
- [COVID cases surpass 400 million as Omicron grips world](https://assetdigest.com/covid-cases-surpass-400-million-as-omicron-grips-world.md): By Roshan Abraham and Kavya B (Reuters) – Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 400 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the highly contagious Omi..
- [Lightware Joins the Esports Trade Association to Enable Innovation and Drive Market Growth](https://assetdigest.com/lightware-joins-the-esports-trade-association-to-enable-innovation-and-drive-market-growth.md): Budapest, Hungary, 02 February 2022 – Lightware Visual Engineering is joining the Esports Trade Association (ESTA), adding its AV signal management expertis..
- [New Zealand PM warns of more COVID variants in 2022](https://assetdigest.com/new-zealand-pm-warns-of-more-covid-variants-in-2022.md): WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The COVID-19 pandemic will not end with the Omicron variant and New Zealand will have to prepare for more variants of the virus this ye..
- [Olympics-Freestyle skiing-Gu lands Big Air gold, China moves to top of medals table](https://assetdigest.com/olympics-freestyle-skiing-gu-lands-big-air-gold-china-moves-to-top-of-medals-table.md): By Julien Pretot and Krystal Hu BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s Eileen Gu got her maiden Olympics off to a dream start as the U.S. born teenager landed a tricky ju..
- [What is a pension fund and how to choose the best for you](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-a-pension-fund-and-how-to-choose-the-best-for-you.md): A pension is a savings plan intended to save money for your future. A retirement plan is specifically designed to provide you an income to live on for the time ..
- [U.S. troops arrive in Poland to reinforce Eastern Europe allies](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-troops-arrive-in-poland-to-reinforce-eastern-europe-allies.md): WARSAW (Reuters) – A plane carrying U.S. troops landed in Poland on Sunday, a Reuters witness said, as Washington reinforces its NATO allies in Eastern Europe..
- [Kylie Jenner appears to announce birth of baby boy](https://assetdigest.com/kylie-jenner-appears-to-announce-birth-of-baby-boy.md): (Reuters) – U.S. model and media personality Kylie Jenner on Sunday appeared to announce the birth of a baby boy, posting an Instagram picture of a hand holdi..
- [Bank of England calls for wage restraint to keep grip on inflation](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-calls-for-wage-restraint-to-keep-grip-on-inflation.md): By William Schomberg and Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -Two top Bank of England officials stressed on Friday the need for restraint on pay rises, a day after ..
- [Euro jumps after hawkish comments from ECB&#8217;s Lagarde](https://assetdigest.com/euro-jumps-after-hawkish-comments-from-ecbs-lagarde.md): By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -The euro jumped against the dollar on Thursday after comments from ECB president Christine Lagarde fuelled expectations of faster ..
- [Oil prices take a breather, OPEC+ sticks to output plans](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-take-a-breather-opec-sticks-to-output-plans.md): By Roslan Khasawneh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices eased on Thursday following weak U.S. payrolls data and some profit taking, but remained underpinned by tigh..
- [HeidelbergCement CEO optimistic for 2022, flags new CO2 roadmap](https://assetdigest.com/heidelbergcement-ceo-optimistic-for-2022-flags-new-co2-roadmap.md): By Christoph Steitz and Ilona Wissenbach FRANKFURT (Reuters) – HeidelbergCement can match or even exceed last year’s growth in 2022, and will likely unveil ..
- [British COVID trial deliberately infecting young adults found to be safe](https://assetdigest.com/british-covid-trial-deliberately-infecting-young-adults-found-to-be-safe.md): By Josephine Mason and Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) -The world’s first “human challenge” trial in which volunteers were deliberately exposed to COVID-1..
- [German retail slump highlights COVID roadblocks to recovery](https://assetdigest.com/german-retail-slump-highlights-covid-roadblocks-to-recovery.md): By Zuzanna Szymanska BERLIN (Reuters) -A big fall in German retail sales as COVID-19 curbs kept people out of shops over the usually busy Christmas period under..
- [Global stocks trade higher at the end of a volatile month](https://assetdigest.com/global-stocks-trade-higher-at-the-end-of-a-volatile-month.md): By Katanga Johnson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – World stocks climbed higher on Monday as investors digested new optimism from the U.S. Treasury’s top economist th..
- [farmerswife announces global launch of Cirkus](https://assetdigest.com/farmerswife-announces-global-launch-of-cirkus.md): SaaS task and project management solution eliminates unnecessary tools, simplifies collaboration and boosts productivity Palma, Spain & Los Angeles, USA – 2..
- [SAP to Acquire Leading Working Capital Management Company Taulia](https://assetdigest.com/sap-to-acquire-leading-working-capital-management-company-taulia.md): WALLDORF, Germany — January 27, 2022 — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced its intent to acquire a majority stake of Taulia, a leading provider of working ca..
- [Utelogy acquires CloudThinQ – provider of IoT management to the Connected Workspace](https://assetdigest.com/utelogy-acquires-cloudthinq-provider-of-iot-management-to-the-connected-workspace.md): Delivering insights and analytics beyond the conference room Los Angeles, California – January 25, 2022 – Utelogy, the leading UC, AV & Device management, m..
- [Check Point Software’s 2022 Security Report: Global Cyber Pandemic’s Magnitude Revealed](https://assetdigest.com/check-point-softwares-2022-security-report-global-cyber-pandemics-magnitude-revealed.md): Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutio..
- [Focusing on wealth NOT health is key to quitting smoking in 2022](https://assetdigest.com/focusing-on-wealth-not-health-is-key-to-quitting-smoking-in-2022.md): Smoking and vaping are up by a staggering 7 per cent as Brits found solace in the habit during the pandemic lockdowns, reveals a survey by life insurance broker..
- [SINGLE-OWNER COLLECTION OF 62 HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL PAINTINGS IS BEING SOLD ONLINE BY ABSOLUTE AUCTION &amp; REALTY; SALE ENDS ON FEBRUARY 16th](https://assetdigest.com/single-owner-collection-of-62-hudson-river-school-paintings-is-being-sold-online-by-absolute-auction-realty-sale-ends-on-february-16th.md): Contact: Jennifer Gableman info@aarauctions.com (800) 243-0061 or (845) 635-3169 SINGLE-OWNER COLLECTION OF 62 HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL PAINTINGS IS BEING SOLD ONL..
- [AIPUT makes second strategic Gatwick acquisition in three months](https://assetdigest.com/aiput-makes-second-strategic-gatwick-acquisition-in-three-months.md): Tesla’s Crawley base secured for £5m at a yield above 4% abrdn’s AIPUT fund (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) has today announced the acquisition of..
- [A music therapist reveals her three game-changing daily habits to handle stress at work](https://assetdigest.com/a-music-therapist-reveals-her-three-game-changing-daily-habits-to-handle-stress-at-work.md): Marianne Rizkallah, Music Therapist for music licensing company PPL PRS shares her top tips to help ease anxious feelings at work. Since March 2020, a lot has c..
- [Managing Director of PPL PRS explores the pros and cons of hybrid working](https://assetdigest.com/managing-director-of-ppl-prs-explores-the-pros-and-cons-of-hybrid-working.md): By Andrea Gray – Managing Director of music licensing company PPL PRS A recent global study revealed that over 97% of workers wish to work remotely for the r..
- [Head of HR reveals 5 ways to work from home like a pro](https://assetdigest.com/head-of-hr-reveals-5-ways-to-work-from-home-like-a-pro.md): By Kevin Underdown, Head of HR at music licensing company PPL PRS Kevin Underdown, Head of HR at PPL PRS Working from home is the ‘new normal’ for many of ..
- [The Connection Between SEO and your Business&#8217;s Location](https://assetdigest.com/the-connection-between-seo-and-your-businesss-location.md): With more firms working remotely due to COVID-19. Businesses are now capable of working with clients in a way that eliminates face-to-face contact, but your off..
- [Ateliere Creative Technologies Launches Cloud-Based Connect Supply Chain Platform on AWS Marketplace](https://assetdigest.com/ateliere-creative-technologies-launches-cloud-based-connect-supply-chain-platform-on-aws-marketplace.md): Ateliere enables easy purchasing of their digital supply chain platform in AWS Marketplace, allowing customers to take advantage of existing AWS relationships a..
- [Points You Must Consider While Investing In Real Estate](https://assetdigest.com/points-you-must-consider-while-investing-in-real-estate.md): What are the essential factors that one must consider before investing in real estate? Although numerous factors can influence decision-making, here are some of..
- [Newly inaugurated Honduran president says appreciates Taiwan &#8216;solidarity&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/newly-inaugurated-honduran-president-says-appreciates-taiwan-solidarity.md): TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – Honduras’ new president, Xiomara Castro, said she met with Taiwan Vice President William Lai after her inauguration on Thursday, and..
- [Dollar gains as Wall Street retreats on future Fed hikes](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-gains-as-wall-street-retreats-on-future-fed-hikes.md): By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. stocks retreated on Thursday after a solid opening, while the dollar gained as investors prepared for future rat..
- [OnBuy reveals new Bournemouth HQ as it continues to drive the ‘Silicon Beach’ tech scene](https://assetdigest.com/onbuy-reveals-new-bournemouth-hq-as-it-continues-to-drive-the-silicon-beach-tech-scene.md): Bournemouth, UK, : UK-based online marketplace, OnBuy, continues to support the Southwest, announcing a deal for new office space in Bournemouth Town Centre. Th..
- [Asian shares slump as Powell warns on inflation](https://assetdigest.com/asian-shares-slump-as-powell-warns-on-inflation.md): By Andrew Galbraith SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Asian shares fell to their lowest in more than 14 months, short-term U.S. yields rose to 23-month highs and the dolla..
- [Stocks shed gains, Treasury yields jump as Fed signals rate hikes could come &#8216;soon&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-shed-gains-treasury-yields-jump-as-fed-signals-rate-hikes-could-come-soon.md): By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. stocks retreated Wednesday, erasing strong gains, after the Federal Reserve signaled an interest rate hike could..
- [Microsoft offers strong forecast, lifting shares](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-offers-strong-forecast-lifting-shares.md): By Nivedita Balu and Jane Lanhee Lee (Reuters) -Microsoft Corp on Tuesday forecast revenue for the current quarter broadly ahead of Wall Street targets, driven ..
- [Global share sell off pauses in Asia as investors await Fed policy update](https://assetdigest.com/global-share-sell-off-pauses-in-asia-as-investors-await-fed-policy-update.md): By Stella Qiu and Alun John BEIJING (Reuters) – Asian share markets steadied on Wednesday after three sessions of losses as investors awaited any hints about ..
- [Oil prices rise on supply disruption jitters as geopolitical tensions grow](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-rise-on-supply-disruption-jitters-as-geopolitical-tensions-grow.md): By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, regaining some of the ground lost in the previous day’s sharp losses, on concerns over pos..
- [Britain says 6,000 more people needed for trial of Merck COVID pill](https://assetdigest.com/britain-says-6000-more-people-needed-for-trial-of-merck-covid-pill.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Tuesday it needed to recruit 6,000 more people onto a trial of Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral pill molnupiravir to inform how..
- [Delivery race among Indian grocery startups brings road safety risks](https://assetdigest.com/delivery-race-among-indian-grocery-startups-brings-road-safety-risks.md): By Aditya Kalra and Abhirup Roy NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian grocery startups are luring tech-savvy customers with the promise of deliveries within 10 minutes, s..
- [Temasek to acquire Bridgepoint&#8217;s UK-based testing firm for $7 billion -sources](https://assetdigest.com/temasek-to-acquire-bridgepoints-uk-based-testing-firm-for-7-billion-sources.md): By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore’s Temasek Holdings has agreed to buy Element Materials Technology for about $7 billion, as it sees an opportun..
- [How is the Money-Lending Industry going to change in 2022?](https://assetdigest.com/how-is-the-money-lending-industry-going-to-change-in-2022.md): COVID-19 and lockdowns across the world have made both 2020 and 2021 very tough for most industries. The year 2020 saw a decrease in consumption by nearly £140..
- [R&amp;D Tax Credits: 4 benefits of claiming (that most companies don&#8217;t know about)](https://assetdigest.com/rd-tax-credits-4-benefits-of-claiming-that-most-companies-dont-know-about.md): By Emma Lewis, Copywriter, Tax Cloud Many companies have heard of R&D Tax Credits, or have a vague notion of what the scheme is. But the well-known complexity o..
- [China&#8217;s international flight suspensions leave travellers stranded, hurt businesses](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-international-flight-suspensions-leave-travellers-stranded-hurt-businesses.md): By Stella Qiu and Jamie Freed BEIJING/SYDNEY (Reuters) – When Dwight Law’s father died in November, the Shanghai-based U.S. expat flew back to Kansas, leavi..
- [Oil prices hover around 2014 highs, supported by supply concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-hover-around-2014-highs-supported-by-supply-concerns.md): By Naveen Thukral and Roslan Khasawneh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil steadied on Thursday, clawing back losses earlier in the session, as strong demand and short-ter..
- [Betting Omicron has peaked, Johnson drops COVID rules in England](https://assetdigest.com/betting-omicron-has-peaked-johnson-drops-covid-rules-in-england.md): By Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of COVID-19 measures introduced to curb the rapid spread of the Om..
- [Oil rises to 7-year high as Turkey outage adds to tight supply outlook](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-to-7-year-high-as-turkey-outage-adds-to-tight-supply-outlook.md): By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Oil prices rose for a fourth day to a seven-year high as an outage on a pipeline from Iraq to Turkey increased concerns a..
- [New Zealand navy vessels with supplies to reach tsunami-hit Tonga on Friday](https://assetdigest.com/new-zealand-navy-vessels-with-supplies-to-reach-tsunami-hit-tonga-on-friday.md): By Michelle Nichols, Kirsty Needham, Tom Westbrook and Praveen Menon (Reuters) -Two New Zealand navy vessels carrying disaster relief will arrive in Tonga on Fr..
- [Microsoft to gobble up Activision in $69 billion metaverse bet](https://assetdigest.com/microsoft-to-gobble-up-activision-in-69-billion-metaverse-bet.md): By Subrat Patnaik (Reuters) -Microsoft Corp is buying “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in the biggest gaming industry deal in hist..
- [Rio Tinto says output from $2.4 billion Serbia lithium project to be delayed](https://assetdigest.com/rio-tinto-says-output-from-2-4-billion-serbia-lithium-project-to-be-delayed.md): (Reuters) – Rio Tinto on Tuesday pushed back its timeline by a year to 2027 for first saleable production at its $2.4 billion Serbia lithium project, saying i..
- [Oil rises to more than 7-year high on Mideast tensions](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-to-more-than-7-year-high-on-mideast-tensions.md): By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Tuesday to a more than seven-year high on worries about possible supply disruptions after Yemen’s Ho..
- [How flexible working can strengthen your business](https://assetdigest.com/how-flexible-working-can-strengthen-your-business.md): By Phil Perry, Head of UK & Ireland at Zoom In September, the Government announced plans to give UK workers the right to request flexible working from day one..
- [UK economy finally bigger than before pandemic in November](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economy-finally-bigger-than-before-pandemic-in-november.md): By William Schomberg and Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s economy grew strongly in November to finally surpass its size just before the country w..
- [Central banks start turning off the cash taps](https://assetdigest.com/central-banks-start-turning-off-the-cash-taps-2.md): By Tommy Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) – As speculation grows about when the Federal Reserve will begin reducing the size of its balance sheet, some analysts say th..
- [Facebook faces $3.2 billion UK class action over market dominance](https://assetdigest.com/facebook-faces-3-2-billion-uk-class-action-over-market-dominance.md): By Kirstin Ridley LONDON (Reuters) – Social media giant Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, faces a 2.3 billion pound plus ($3.2 billion plus) class action..
- [Payments’ disruptor DigiDoe seals six-figure investment](https://assetdigest.com/payments-disruptor-digidoe-seals-six-figure-investment.md): DIGIDOE, the London-based startup which is on a march to revolutionise the world’s outdated payments infrastructure, has secured more than £850,000 from new ..
- [Central banks start turning off the cash taps](https://assetdigest.com/central-banks-start-turning-off-the-cash-taps.md): By Tommy Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) – As speculation grows about when the Federal Reserve will begin reducing the size of its balance sheet, some analysts say th..
- [Digital pound could hit financial stability and erode privacy, UK lawmakers warn](https://assetdigest.com/digital-pound-could-hit-financial-stability-and-erode-privacy-uk-lawmakers-warn.md): By Tom Wilson LONDON (Reuters) – A digital pound used by consumers could harm financial stability, raise the cost of credit and erode privacy, though a versio..
- [Oil struggles to hold gains amid mixed demand view](https://assetdigest.com/oil-struggles-to-hold-gains-amid-mixed-demand-view.md): By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Thursday, trimming big gains from the previous two sessions, amid uncertainty over near-term demand..
- [Cyber Attacks Increased 50% in 2021 and Peaked in December due to Log4J Exploits](https://assetdigest.com/cyber-attacks-increased-50-in-2021-and-peaked-in-december-due-to-log4j-exploits.md): To start the new year, Check Point Research (CPR) is sharing global statistics of cyber attack increases observed in 2021 by region, country and industry. Last ..
- [Businesses to face disruption as contractors vote with their feet](https://assetdigest.com/businesses-to-face-disruption-as-contractors-vote-with-their-feet.md): Business continuity is at risk in 2022 as contractors become increasingly unwilling to take inside IR35 roles. That is according to the latest research from spe..
- [VSS Capital Partners Completes Growth Investment in GLOBO Language Solutions](https://assetdigest.com/vss-capital-partners-completes-growth-investment-in-globo-language-solutions.md): Transaction Positions Provider of Unified Translation Services for Next Chapter of Growth and Enhanced Customer Experience NEW YORK – VSS Capital Partners (..
- [Oil prices hold firm amid hopes for economic growth](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-hold-firm-amid-hopes-for-economic-growth.md): By Koustav Samanta and Sonali Paul SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, following steep gains in the previous session after the U.S. Federal R..
- [Djokovic confirms error made on Australian travel entry form](https://assetdigest.com/djokovic-confirms-error-made-on-australian-travel-entry-form.md): By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday an incorrect answer was made on his Australian entry documents, breaching the country’..
- [Poland to launch fresh tax cuts in anti-inflation drive](https://assetdigest.com/poland-to-launch-fresh-tax-cuts-in-anti-inflation-drive.md): WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland will cut value added tax on gas, food and petrol as part of a second package of measures to soften the blow from surging inflation, ..
- [PKN Orlen says talks on sale of Lotos assets not finalised yet](https://assetdigest.com/pkn-orlen-says-talks-on-sale-of-lotos-assets-not-finalised-yet.md): GDANSK (Reuters) – Poland’s top energy group PKN Orlen denied a media report it had picked buyers for assets of Grupa Lotos it is required to sell to win EU..
- [UK orders housebuilders to come up with $5 billion plan to remove cladding](https://assetdigest.com/uk-orders-housebuilders-to-come-up-with-5-billion-plan-to-remove-cladding.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has given housebuilders around two months to come up with a fully-funded plan to remove dangerous cladding from residential housing..
- [Appital commences onboarding processes with top asset managers ahead of launch](https://assetdigest.com/appital-commences-onboarding-processes-with-top-asset-managers-ahead-of-launch.md): London, 15 December 2021: Appital, the Equity Capital Marketplace, is taking concrete steps in preparation for their platform launch, which will bring technol..
- [APSCo welcomes Digital Identity confirmation](https://assetdigest.com/apsco-welcomes-digital-identity-confirmation.md): Monday, 27 December 2021 Responding to the news from the Home Office of a permanent shift to Digital Identity Right to Work (RTW) checks from April 2022, Tania ..
- [New mobile meditation space to help individuals make mindfulness a priority.](https://assetdigest.com/new-mobile-meditation-space-to-help-individuals-make-mindfulness-a-priority.md): Mindfulness has become a ‘buzz’ word within the wellbeing industry. Mindfulness meditation apps such as Headspace have soared from 1 million downloads in 20..
- [Orange&#8217;s board selects three candidates for new CEO &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/oranges-board-selects-three-candidates-for-new-ceo-sources.md): By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS (Reuters) – The search for a new CEO at France’s state-controlled telecoms firm Orange has boiled down to a shortlist of three peo..
- [Cricket-Australia storm rattles England after drizzle delay](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-australia-storm-rattles-england-after-drizzle-delay.md): SYDNEY (Reuters) -England lost both openers and skipper Joe Root in a fiery storm of pacebowling on the third morning of the fourth Ashes test on Friday, limpin..
- [Oil falls from one-month high after U.S. fuel inventory surge](https://assetdigest.com/oil-falls-from-one-month-high-after-u-s-fuel-inventory-surge.md): By Florence Tan and Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices lost ground on Thursday, falling more than $1 a barrel from their highest levels in more than..
- [Outcry as Australia bars Djokovic over vaccination status](https://assetdigest.com/outcry-as-australia-bars-djokovic-over-vaccination-status.md): By Courtney Walsh and John Mair MELBOURNE (Reuters) – World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a storm o..
- [NICE Actimize Augments Cloud Native X-Sight Financial Crime Platform with Sparkling Logic’s Decision Management Technology](https://assetdigest.com/nice-actimize-augments-cloud-native-x-sight-financial-crime-platform-with-sparkling-logics-decision-management-technology.md): Sparkling Logic’s decision management platform leverages data insights and authors business rules to define automated decisions NICE Actimize, a NIC..
- [Malware Exploits Microsoft’s e-Signature Verification to Target 2,000+ Victims in 111 Countries, and Counting](https://assetdigest.com/malware-exploits-microsofts-e-signature-verification-to-target-2000-victims-in-111-countries-and-counting.md): Check Point Research (CPR) spots new malware campaign exploiting Microsoft’s digital signature verification to steal user credentials and sensitive informatio..
- [South Korea to appeal court order exempting private schools from vaccine passes](https://assetdigest.com/south-korea-to-appeal-court-order-exempting-private-schools-from-vaccine-passes.md): By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – The South Korean government said on Wednesday it will appeal against a court order to exclude private education facilities f..
- [Oil prices slip as U.S. fuel inventories rise](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-slip-as-u-s-fuel-inventories-rise.md): By Mohi Narayan NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Oil prices dropped on Wednesday after U.S. fuel stockpiles climbed, indicating declining demand in the world’s biggest oi..
- [Beijing meets state air quality standards for first time in 2021](https://assetdigest.com/beijing-meets-state-air-quality-standards-for-first-time-in-2021.md): BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese capital Beijing met state air quality standards for the first time last year, officials said on Tuesday, following a concerted..
- [COVID patients showing less severe symptoms, UK vaccine minister says](https://assetdigest.com/covid-patients-showing-less-severe-symptoms-uk-vaccine-minister-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) – People being hospitalised with COVID-19 in the United Kingdom are broadly showing less severe symptoms than before, Britain’s vaccine min..
- [U.S. FDA backs Pfizer&#8217;s COVID-19 booster shot for 12- to 15-year-olds](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-fda-backs-pfizers-covid-19-booster-shot-for-12-to-15-year-olds.md): By Ahmed Aboulenein and Ankur Banerjee WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday authorized the https://www.fda.gov/media/150386/dow..
- [Gazprom books no Yamal-Europe gas transit capacity for Dec. 30](https://assetdigest.com/gazprom-books-no-yamal-europe-gas-transit-capacity-for-dec-30.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian gas company Gazprom has not booked natural gas transit capacity for exports via the Yamal-Europe pipeline for Dec. 30, auction resu..
- [Oil prices stay firm on fuel demand despite COVID-19 surge](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-stay-firm-on-fuel-demand-despite-covid-19-surge.md): By Florence Tan and Sonali Paul SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Thursday to extend several consecutive days of gains, buoyed by data showing U.S. fuel d..
- [Samsung, Micron warn China&#8217;s Xian lockdown could disrupt memory chip manufacturing](https://assetdigest.com/samsung-micron-warn-chinas-xian-lockdown-could-disrupt-memory-chip-manufacturing.md): By Joyce Lee and Manya Saini (Reuters) -Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology, two of the world’s largest memory chip makers, warned that strict COVID-19 ..
- [U.S. coronavirus cases hit new high, hospitalizations creep up](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-coronavirus-cases-hit-new-high-hospitalizations-creep-up.md): (Reuters) -The average number of daily confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States hit a record high of 258,312 over the past seven days, a Reuters tally s..
- [Australia seeks to ease COVID-19 test rules as cases hit records](https://assetdigest.com/australia-seeks-to-ease-covid-19-test-rules-as-cases-hit-records.md): By Renju Jose and Sonali Paul SYDNEY/MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia will seek to make urgent changes to COVID-19 testing rules to ease pressure on test sites..
- [Dollar firms in soft holiday trading, outlook bullish](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-firms-in-soft-holiday-trading-outlook-bullish.md): By Alun John HONG KONG (Reuters) – The dollar inched up on Wednesday as a recent rally in shares showed signs of petering out, but holiday-thinned trading mea..
- [Upskilling talent, rethinking job spec and strong employer branding will be key in tackling 2022’s skills shortages](https://assetdigest.com/upskilling-talent-rethinking-job-spec-and-strong-employer-branding-will-be-key-in-tackling-2022s-skills-shortages.md): Following reports from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) of continued record-breaking vacancies in the UK, global recruitment software provider, JobAdder..
- [ServiceMax Launches Spark 360 To Accelerate Implementation of Key Asset-Centric Functionality and Drive Continued Customer Success](https://assetdigest.com/servicemax-launches-spark-360-to-accelerate-implementation-of-key-asset-centric-functionality-and-drive-continued-customer-success.md): Devonshire Marketing New Clients Complete Significant Implementations; Current Customers Expand Their Field Service Capabilities PLEASANTON, CA — Dec. 21, 202..
- [Data reveals record-breaking vacancies in the IT sector](https://assetdigest.com/data-reveals-record-breaking-vacancies-in-the-it-sector.md): Vacancies for IT professionals rose significantly in England and Wales throughout 2021, with an all-time high of 13,000 vacancies recorded in October alone. Tha..
- [AIMA/KPMG – Global Hedge Fund Industry: Accelerating out of the pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/aima-kpmg-global-hedge-fund-industry-accelerating-out-of-the-pandemic.md): Hedge Fund industry strategically poised to accelerate out of the pandemic, product innovation and more tailored investor products top of mind The hedge fund ..
- [Employment Trade body warns skills shortages and lack of flexible global workforce could set economic recovery back](https://assetdigest.com/employment-trade-body-warns-skills-shortages-and-lack-of-flexible-global-workforce-could-set-economic-recovery-back.md): Professional vacancy numbers have continued to grow as the holiday season approaches, with permanent jobs up 3% month on month in November and 43% year on year...
- [The Scottish Bee Company promises to increase British bee population by 20 percent &#8211; one jar at a time](https://assetdigest.com/the-scottish-bee-company-promises-to-increase-british-bee-population-by-20-percent-one-jar-at-a-time.md): The Scottish Bee Company, a family-owned brand that prides itself on producing uniquely flavourful honey ethically and sustainably, has renewed its pledge to in..
- [70% of Security Professionals Say Remote Work Means a New Approach to Cybersecurity is Needed](https://assetdigest.com/70-of-security-professionals-say-remote-work-means-a-new-approach-to-cybersecurity-is-needed.md): A poll conducted by SentryBay, the UK-based cybersecurity software company last week has found that 69.1% of professionals with security responsibility believe ..
- [AEROSPIKE FUTURE PROOFS CRITEO’S AI DIGITAL ADVERTISING PLATFORM](https://assetdigest.com/aerospike-future-proofs-criteos-ai-digital-advertising-platform.md): Aerospike’s real-time data platform helps Criteo scale its global media business and significantly reduce costs Aerospike Inc., the leader in real-time data p..
- [Analysis-Financial literacy or luck? The year small-time traders made a big impact](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-financial-literacy-or-luck-the-year-small-time-traders-made-a-big-impact.md): By Tommy Wilkes, Saqib Iqbal Ahmed and Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – In May, San Diego-based Emily was feeling flush from a year of double-di..
- [Successful deals are down to the composite of the Board](https://assetdigest.com/successful-deals-are-down-to-the-composite-of-the-board.md): By Karen Thomas-Bland, founder of Seven Transformation Certain things have contributed to the recent explosion of activity in M&A markets including Chief Exec..
- [U.S., Russian officials set for security talks on January 10 &#8211; U.S. official](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-russian-officials-set-for-security-talks-on-january-10-u-s-official.md): By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and Russian officials will take part in security talks on Jan. 10 as the countries confront rising tensions ov..
- [Australia COVID numbers hit a peak as Omicron outbreak strains domestic politics](https://assetdigest.com/australia-covid-numbers-hit-a-peak-as-omicron-outbreak-strains-domestic-politics.md): SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia recorded another record surge in COVID-19 infections on Tuesday as an outbreak of the highly infectious Omicron variant disrupted..
- [Gazprom says it will not sell gas on its spot platform this week](https://assetdigest.com/gazprom-says-it-will-not-sell-gas-on-its-spot-platform-this-week.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian gas giant Gazprom does not plan to hold auctions for spot gas sales on its Electronic Sales Platform (ESP) this week, Gazprom Expor..
- [Vaccine and infection data mark small victories in Omicron battle](https://assetdigest.com/vaccine-and-infection-data-mark-small-victories-in-omicron-battle.md): By James Macharia Chege and Josephine Mason JOHANNESBURG/LONDON (Reuters) -Two vaccine makers said their shots protected against Omicron as UK data suggested it..
- [Scotland reports fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations with Omicron](https://assetdigest.com/scotland-reports-fewer-covid-19-hospitalizations-with-omicron.md): By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – In Scotland, the Omicron variant of the coronavirus appears less likely to result in COVID-19 hospitalization than Delta, according..
- [COVID-testing rules spark Christmas travel chaos in Australia as cases hit records](https://assetdigest.com/covid-testing-rules-spark-christmas-travel-chaos-in-australia-as-cases-hit-records.md): By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s COVID-19 testing facilities were severely stretched on Thursday amid a record surge in cases and as tens of tho..
- [Oil prices keep climbing even as Omicron COVID-19 variant fans out](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-keep-climbing-even-as-omicron-covid-19-variant-fans-out.md): By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday for a third straight day, underpinned by a weaker dollar on optimism about global growth, eve..
- [Tesla CEO Musk says he is &#8216;almost done&#8217; with stock sales; shares rally](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-ceo-musk-says-he-is-almost-done-with-stock-sales-shares-rally.md): By Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday he was “almost done” with his stock sales after selling over $..
- [UK reduces COVID-19 self-isolation to 7 days for most in England](https://assetdigest.com/uk-reduces-covid-19-self-isolation-to-7-days-for-most-in-england.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British government said that from Wednesday it was reducing the COVID-19 self-isolation period to seven days from 10 days for people in..
- [UK retail sales growth slides as Omicron hits &#8211; CBI](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retail-sales-growth-slides-as-omicron-hits-cbi.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales growth fell sharply in the first half of December as concerns about the Omicron variant of coronavirus ..
- [Sky no longer the limit for Germany&#8217;s &#8216;Mainhattan&#8217; skyscraper boom](https://assetdigest.com/sky-no-longer-the-limit-for-germanys-mainhattan-skyscraper-boom.md): By John O’Donnell FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Towering above a nondescript office quarter of downtown Frankfurt, a 47th floor three-bedroom apartment is on sale f..
- [Boeing, Airbus executives urge delay in U.S. 5G wireless deployment](https://assetdigest.com/boeing-airbus-executives-urge-delay-in-u-s-5g-wireless-deployment.md): By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun and Airbus Americas CEO Jeffrey Knittel on Monday urged the Biden administration t..
- [EU regulator backs Novavax shot as region&#8217;s fifth COVID-19 vaccine](https://assetdigest.com/eu-regulator-backs-novavax-shot-as-regions-fifth-covid-19-vaccine.md): By Pushkala Aripaka (Reuters) – The European Union’s drug regulator on Monday approved use of the COVID-19 vaccine from U.S.-based Novavax in people 18 year..
- [Pro-Beijing &#8216;patriots&#8217; sweep Hong Kong election with record low turnout](https://assetdigest.com/pro-beijing-patriots-sweep-hong-kong-election-with-record-low-turnout.md): By Edmond Ng and Sara Cheng HONG KONG (Reuters) – Pro-Beijing candidates swept to victory in an overhauled “patriots”-only legislative election in Hong Ko..
- [Sterling erases post-BoE gains as Omicron weighs](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-erases-post-boe-gains-as-omicron-weighs.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The British pound slipped to a three-day low on Monday, nearing $1.32 versus the greenback as a broad risk-off mood swept through financial..
- [Oil prices slide as rapid Omicron spread dims fuel demand outlook](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-slide-as-rapid-omicron-spread-dims-fuel-demand-outlook.md): By Jessica Jaganathan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices slumped 3% on Monday as surging cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant in Europe and the United States s..
- [Barclays gets Australian banking licence in expansion push](https://assetdigest.com/barclays-gets-australian-banking-licence-in-expansion-push.md): (Reuters) – UK-based Barclays Plc said on Monday it had received approval from Australia’s prudential regulator to operate as a foreign bank in the country,..
- [Stellantis reshuffles European financing operations through new JVs with banks](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-reshuffles-european-financing-operations-through-new-jvs-with-banks.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Stellantis said on Friday it had entered exclusive talks with BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole and Santander as it seeks to overhaul its financi..
- [End of an era: Airbus delivers last A380 superjumbo](https://assetdigest.com/end-of-an-era-airbus-delivers-last-a380-superjumbo.md): By Tim Hepher and Fabian Bimmer PARIS/HAMBURG (Reuters) -Airbus delivered the final A380 superjumbo on Thursday, to Dubai’s Emirates, marking the end of a 14-..
- [Soccer-England drawn with Italy and Germany in Nations League](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-england-drawn-with-italy-and-germany-in-nations-league.md): NYON, Switzerland (Reuters) -England were handed a tough draw for the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League after they were grouped alongside European champions Italy and..
- [World coal power demand to hit new high after China, India, U.S. surge &#8211; IEA](https://assetdigest.com/world-coal-power-demand-to-hit-new-high-after-china-india-u-s-surge-iea.md): SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Rising consumption in China, India and the United States could bring global coal-fired power demand to a new all-time high this year, und..
- [France halts British visitors, EU nations tighten borders as Omicron rises](https://assetdigest.com/france-halts-british-visitors-eu-nations-tighten-borders-as-omicron-rises.md): By Dominique Vidalon and Aislinn Laing PARIS (Reuters) – France imposed travel restrictions on travellers from Britain on Thursday due to surging COVID-19 cas..
- [Boohoo warns on outlook, blaming higher returns and pandemic costs](https://assetdigest.com/boohoo-warns-on-outlook-blaming-higher-returns-and-pandemic-costs.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British online fashion retailer Boohoo warned on Thursday that expectations for its 2021-22 year will be lower than previously guided, blaming..
- [Chinese envoy to Japan: calls on Tokyo for support of Beijing Olympics](https://assetdigest.com/chinese-envoy-to-japan-calls-on-tokyo-for-support-of-beijing-olympics.md): TOKYO (Reuters) -China’s envoy to Japan, Kong Xuanyou, on Thursday said the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics had been unfortunately “used as a political too..
- [Schroders in talks to buy stake in green investor Greencoat](https://assetdigest.com/schroders-in-talks-to-buy-stake-in-green-investor-greencoat.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British fund manager Schroders said on Thursday it was in advanced talks to buy a significant stake in renewables investment firm Greencoat Ca..
- [Hedge funds set to end 2021 with inflows for first time in three years](https://assetdigest.com/hedge-funds-set-to-end-2021-with-inflows-for-first-time-in-three-years.md): By Patturaja Murugaboopathy (Reuters) – Global hedge funds are poised to achieve positive inflows in 2021, for the first time in three years, data from Preqin..
- [Our journey to becoming a remote-first company](https://assetdigest.com/our-journey-to-becoming-a-remote-first-company.md): How Cactus Communications has embraced remote first employment Over the past 12 years, rates of remote working have grown by 159 per cent. This has only been..
- [Machine Learning Automates Carbon Calculation for Construction](https://assetdigest.com/machine-learning-automates-carbon-calculation-for-construction.md): Quebec Wood Export Bureau works with Brainpool.ai to create CarbonFixer, a building design tool to show benefits of using sustainable materials Quebec Wood E..
- [Company climate disclosures jump in 2021 as board pressure builds](https://assetdigest.com/company-climate-disclosures-jump-in-2021-as-board-pressure-builds.md): By Patturaja Murugaboopathy and Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) – The number of companies sharing climate data with CDP, the world’s leading disclosure platfo..
- [Cricket-England look to crash Australia&#8217;s pink ball party](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-england-look-to-crash-australias-pink-ball-party.md): By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) – England are preparing to throw the kitchen sink at Australia in the day-night second Ashes test at Adelaide Oval in a bid ..
- [Pfizer says COVID-19 pill near 90% effective in final analysis](https://assetdigest.com/pfizer-says-covid-19-pill-near-90-effective-in-final-analysis.md): By Michael Erman and Deena Beasley NEW YORK (Reuters) – Pfizer Inc on Tuesday said final analysis of its antiviral COVID-19 pill still showed near 90% efficac..
- [Global Demand for the 4th Market Entry to Switzerland with Scale-ups from 16 Countries](https://assetdigest.com/global-demand-for-the-4th-market-entry-to-switzerland-with-scale-ups-from-16-countries.md): The Swiss Market Entry Program, an initiative of digitalswitzerland supported by Kickstart, offers 25 scaleups a deep dive into the Swiss entrepreneurship ec..
- [Soccer: Premier League has record 42 positive COVID-19 cases in past week](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-premier-league-has-record-42-positive-covid-19-cases-in-past-week.md): (Reuters) – The Premier League found a record 42 cases of COVID-19 among players and staff at various clubs over the past week, it said on Monday just hours a..
- [Indonesian quake rattles residents but only one hurt and minor damage](https://assetdigest.com/indonesian-quake-rattles-residents-but-only-one-hurt-and-minor-damage.md): By Gayatri Suroyo and Agustinus Beo Da Costa JAKARTA (Reuters) – A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami ..
- [Elon Musk named Time&#8217;s 2021 &#8216;Person of the Year&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-named-times-2021-person-of-the-year.md): (Reuters) – Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk was named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2021, a year that saw his electric car company be..
- [Omicron poses &#8216;very high&#8217; risk but data on severity limited](https://assetdigest.com/omicron-poses-very-high-risk-but-data-on-severity-limited.md): By Stephanie Nebehay and Ludwig Burger GENEVA (Reuters) – The Omicron coronavirus variant, reported in more than 60 countries, poses a “very high” global ..
- [Organisations Facing Greater Risk of Ransomware Cyberattacks This Festive Season as More Workers Shop on Company-Owned Devices](https://assetdigest.com/organisations-facing-greater-risk-of-ransomware-cyberattacks-this-festive-season-as-more-workers-shop-on-company-owned-devices.md): New research from Menlo Security reveals that 80 per cent of workers in the UK and US. are concerned about personal data being stolen while online shopping for ..
- [Locket secures £1m on Seedrs](https://assetdigest.com/locket-secures-1m-on-seedrs.md): London, 7 December – Locket, the prevention-first insurance provider has opened its crowdfund to the public this week, and already secured £1m against a targ..
- [Are NFTs just benefiting investors and established artists or is it a great opportunity for all creators to have a platform?](https://assetdigest.com/are-nfts-just-benefiting-investors-and-established-artists-or-is-it-a-great-opportunity-for-all-creators-to-have-a-platform.md): 2021 was the year of the NFT – elevated from up and coming to must have for investors. But does everyone win when it comes to NFTs? Or is it just another way ..
- [Why Creating Experiences that Matter is Key for Customer Attention](https://assetdigest.com/why-creating-experiences-that-matter-is-key-for-customer-attention.md): By Neal McMahon, Regional Sales Leader UK&I Employees across the UK are once again free to work from where they please, meaning that financial services staff ca..
- [Lancia to mimic Mercedes in pursuit of a future inside Stellantisv](https://assetdigest.com/lancia-to-mimic-mercedes-in-pursuit-of-a-future-inside-stellantisv.md): By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s Lancia will pursue profitability over volume to secure a long-term home in the 14 brand Stellantis stable and tr..
- [Soccer-Manchester United suffer COVID-19 outbreak](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-manchester-united-suffer-covid-19-outbreak.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United suffered an outbreak of COVID-19 among players and staff on Sunday, jeopardising their next Premier League game against B..
- [Bitcoin rises 2.1% to reclaim $50,000](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-rises-2-1-to-reclaim-50000.md): (Reuters) – Bitcoin rose on Sunday to reclaim levels above $50,000. The world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency gained 2.11% to $50,445.34 at 1803 GMT..
- [Oil gains as investors see limited Omicron impact on demand](https://assetdigest.com/oil-gains-as-investors-see-limited-omicron-impact-on-demand.md): By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) -Oil prices extended their rally on Monday as investor appetite improved amid growing relief the Omicron coronavirus variant ma..
- [Plan C? UK PM Johnson not planning further COVID rules despite Omicron growth](https://assetdigest.com/plan-c-uk-pm-johnson-not-planning-further-covid-rules-despite-omicron-growth.md): By Kylie MacLellan and Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not planning further restrictions in England to contain the s..
- [Here’s How You Zoomed Over the Past Year](https://assetdigest.com/heres-how-you-zoomed-over-the-past-year.md): By Rhonda Hughes, Global Content & Social Advocacy Lead at Zoom If you’re like me and everyone else across the globe, you’ve spent a lot of time on Zoom thi..
- [UK economy almost flat-lined in October, adding to rate hike doubts](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economy-almost-flat-lined-in-october-adding-to-rate-hike-doubts.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s economy barely grew in October, before the emergence of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, further denting expectation..
- [AB Foods says Primark trading ahead of expectations](https://assetdigest.com/ab-foods-says-primark-trading-ahead-of-expectations.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Associated British Foods said on Friday trading to date at its Primark fashion business had been ahead of expectations in its new financial ye..
- [AstraZeneca to supply COVID-19 antibody cocktail to Singapore](https://assetdigest.com/astrazeneca-to-supply-covid-19-antibody-cocktail-to-singapore.md): SINGAPORE (Reuters) – AstraZeneca said on Friday it will supply Singapore with its COVID-19 antibody cocktail, Evusheld, by the end of the year. Evusheld can ..
- [Renewing democracy is &#8216;defining challenge of our time,&#8217; Biden tells summit](https://assetdigest.com/renewing-democracy-is-defining-challenge-of-our-time-biden-tells-summit.md): By Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden gathered over 100 world leaders at a summit on Thursday and made a plea to bo..
- [Soccer-Second-string Man United held by Young Boys](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-second-string-man-united-held-by-young-boys.md): By Simon Evans MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -A second-string Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw with Switzerland’s Young Boys in Champions League Grou..
- [Japan&#8217;s COVID-19 cases defy Asia rebound, yet fears remain for winter wave](https://assetdigest.com/japans-covid-19-cases-defy-asia-rebound-yet-fears-remain-for-winter-wave.md): By Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s COVID-19 infections are falling in contrast with rebounds in other parts of Asia, baffling experts. New daily infec..
- [Jefferies COVID case outbreak casts pall over Wall St&#8217;s office return](https://assetdigest.com/jefferies-covid-case-outbreak-casts-pall-over-wall-sts-office-return.md): By Aaron Saldanha, Noor Zainab Hussain and Matt Scuffham (Reuters) – Investment bank Jefferies Financial Group on Wednesday asked staff to work from home agai..
- [Nestle sale of L&#8217;Oreal shares pleases investors on both sides](https://assetdigest.com/nestle-sale-of-loreal-shares-pleases-investors-on-both-sides.md): By Gwénaëlle Barzic and Silvia Aloisi PARIS (Reuters) -Shares in Nestle and L’Oreal rose on Wednesday after the Swiss food group trimmed its stake in the Fr..
- [ANN BOOKOUT NAMED GLOBAL HEAD OF CULTURE AND FULFILLMENT FOR IMPELLAM GROUP](https://assetdigest.com/ann-bookout-named-global-head-of-culture-and-fulfillment-for-impellam-group.md): Bookout to drive Group Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Strategy and Sustainability Agenda December 7, 2021, Atlanta, GA: Impellam Group, a leading talent acquis..
- [How to make your business strategy succeed](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-make-your-business-strategy-succeed.md): To implement a successful strategy, the key is to make sure your plans add value for the customer as well as are supported by flexible processes and are being e..
- [An opportune time for IT employees to look for their dream job and focus on the long term](https://assetdigest.com/an-opportune-time-for-it-employees-to-look-for-their-dream-job-and-focus-on-the-long-term.md): By: Rishi Agrawal, Global Delivery Head & SVP – Application, Automation and Analytics Services, 3i Infotech Recently, I got a panic request from one of a te..
- [Cricket-England skittled for 147 as Australia captain Cummins shines](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-england-skittled-for-147-as-australia-captain-cummins-shines.md): By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul in a dream start to his Australia captaincy as England were skittled for 147 before tea o..
- [Visa launches crypto advisory service for financial institutions, merchants](https://assetdigest.com/visa-launches-crypto-advisory-service-for-financial-institutions-merchants.md): By Noor Zainab Hussain (Reuters) – Visa Inc, the world’s largest payment processor, on Wednesday launched a global crypto advisory service for clients such ..
- [Changing the way people collaborate with teammates anywhere, Avocor announces its new E Series, with optimized touchscreens and superior glass technology.](https://assetdigest.com/changing-the-way-people-collaborate-with-teammates-anywhere-avocor-announces-its-new-e-series-with-optimized-touchscreens-and-superior-glass-technology.md): E Series is the ideal solution for a wide range of collaboration scenarios demanding fluid performance and meeting equity Wilsonville, OR, December 1, 2021 –..
- [Rydoo and TravelPerk join forces to automate and optimise expenses for business travellers](https://assetdigest.com/rydoo-and-travelperk-join-forces-to-automate-and-optimise-expenses-for-business-travellers.md): Mechelen, Belgium, 02 December 2021 – Rydoo, a leading international SaaS software solution for managing business travel and expense reports and global busine..
- [IT leaders are over-stressed and under-prepared for ransomware attacks](https://assetdigest.com/it-leaders-are-over-stressed-and-under-prepared-for-ransomware-attacks.md): Stress levels are rising, investment is too low, IT leaders feel they don’t get the executive support they need. 86% of leaders reveal ransomware causes workp..
- [U.S. bank executives raise concerns over inflation](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-bank-executives-raise-concerns-over-inflation.md): By Matt Scuffham NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. bank executives on Tuesday raised concerns about the impact of a sustained period of higher inflation, adding to press..
- [Reflections on hybrid working – how leaders and teams can find balance](https://assetdigest.com/reflections-on-hybrid-working-how-leaders-and-teams-can-find-balance.md): By: Sundara Sukavanam, Chief Digital Officer, Firstsource Office-life is slowly returning. In the UK, 44% of employees report coming into the office at least ..
- [China Nov export growth slows but imports accelerate](https://assetdigest.com/china-nov-export-growth-slows-but-imports-accelerate.md): BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s exports growth lost steam in November, pressured by a strong yuan, weakening demand and higher costs, but imports accelerated and c..
- [Cricket-England&#8217;s Anderson fit but rested for first Ashes test &#8211; Buttler](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-englands-anderson-fit-but-rested-for-first-ashes-test-buttler.md): MELBOURNE (Reuters) -England paceman James Anderson will be rested for the first Ashes test against Australia but he is fit to play, wicketkeeper Jos Buttler sa..
- [B4B Payments partners with Sentinels to support Anti-Money Laundering compliance across European markets](https://assetdigest.com/b4b-payments-partners-with-sentinels-to-support-anti-money-laundering-compliance-across-european-markets.md): Sentinels’ risk-based model boosts accurate detection rates and provides flexibility to monitor transactions across all B4B Payments’ solutions Amsterdam, 3..
- [The Great EDA Migration: 85% of businesses striving for Event-Driven Architecture](https://assetdigest.com/the-great-eda-migration-85-of-businesses-striving-for-event-driven-architecture.md): Industry-first global research shows EDA a key IT priority for optimizing business, despite ‘early days’ of adoption Ottawa (November 30, 2021) – Solace, ..
- [UK200Group’s SME Valuation Index 2021 recovers its multiples to that of pre- pandemic levels](https://assetdigest.com/uk200groups-sme-valuation-index-2021-recovers-its-multiples-to-that-of-pre-pandemic-levels.md): We are delighted that even in these times of uncertainty, the UK200Group can rely on its member firms to deliver sufficient deals to produce and publish its wid..
- [Data shows hospitality sectors need for extra investment to engage candidates](https://assetdigest.com/data-shows-hospitality-sectors-need-for-extra-investment-to-engage-candidates.md): New data from online talent sourcing specialist, Talent.com, shows that recruiters in the hospitality sector are having to invest more and refocus budgets to fi..
- [Extra investment needed to engage applicants as healthcare candidate shortage grows](https://assetdigest.com/extra-investment-needed-to-engage-applicants-as-healthcare-candidate-shortage-grows.md): Interest in healthcare vacancies has increased, but recruiters are having to invest more and refocus budgets to find the best talent amidst a skills crisis. Tha..
- [Hiring in London reaches record highs](https://assetdigest.com/hiring-in-london-reaches-record-highs.md): The number of new jobs published in London continues to rise, with over 20,000 vacancies in October, marking an all-time monthly high. That’s according to n..
- [Bitcoin&#8217;s flash crash crimps year-end bulls](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoins-flash-crash-crimps-year-end-bulls.md): By Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal (Reuters) – A flash weekend bitcoin crash that wiped out a fifth of its value and caused $2 billion worth of positio..
- [Cricket-Stokes looking good ahead of first Ashes test &#8211; Root](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-stokes-looking-good-ahead-of-first-ashes-test-root.md): SYDNEY (Reuters) – England captain Joe Root said he did not “feel comfortable” naming his team for the first Ashes test on Monday but he left little doubt..
- [UBS gives Hong Kong staff COVID quarantine cash -memo](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-gives-hong-kong-staff-covid-quarantine-cash-memo.md): HONG KONG (Reuters) – UBS Group AG has offered its Hong Kong staff up to HK$2000 ($256.45) a day to help cover mandatory hotel quarantine costs as the city ma..
- [AB InBev aims for core profit growth of 4% to 8% over medium term](https://assetdigest.com/ab-inbev-aims-for-core-profit-growth-of-4-to-8-over-medium-term.md): BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Anheuser-Busch InBev set a target under its new leadership on Monday of delivering core profit growth of between 4% and 8% over the mediu..
- [Entrepreneurs perform better if able to choose ideas OR team members – but not both](https://assetdigest.com/entrepreneurs-perform-better-if-able-to-choose-ideas-or-team-members-but-not-both.md): Entrepreneurial teams perform better if able to choose their own team members or their own ideas, finds new research from ESMT Berlin. However, this benefit to..
- [Getac launches next-generation fully rugged F110-EX tablet for hazardous environments](https://assetdigest.com/getac-launches-next-generation-fully-rugged-f110-ex-tablet-for-hazardous-environments.md): Getac has launched the next-generation F110-EX, an intrinsically safe version of its powerful yet versatile F110 fully rugged tablet, aiming at professio..
- [What the booming UK fintech sector means for investors](https://assetdigest.com/what-the-booming-uk-fintech-sector-means-for-investors.md): By Roei Samuel, founder and CEO, Connectd Despite the pandemic, the UK remains one of the leading investment destinations in Europe and only sits behind Sweden ..
- [Slo, Slo, Slo… Hardest to Reach Locations Revealed for Delivery this Christmas](https://assetdigest.com/slo-slo-slo-hardest-to-reach-locations-revealed-for-delivery-this-christmas.md): New research reveals the hardest to reach locations for delivery this Christmas and the additional time and cost sanctions issued by couriers for parcels to rea..
- [WHO&#8217;s top scientist says Omicron could displace Delta](https://assetdigest.com/whos-top-scientist-says-omicron-could-displace-delta.md): By Francesco Guarascio and Stephanie Nebehay (Reuters) -The World Health Organization’s chief scientist told the Reuters Next conference on Friday the Omicron..
- [Swiss chocolate makers focus on incomes to end child labour](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-chocolate-makers-focus-on-incomes-to-end-child-labour.md): By Silke Koltrowitz ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss chocolate makers Barry Callebaut and Lindt & Spruengli said improving cocoa farmers’ income was crucial to endi..
- [Allianz aims for 5-7% annual EPS growth for 2022-24](https://assetdigest.com/allianz-aims-for-5-7-annual-eps-growth-for-2022-24.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – Allianz raised its targets for shareholder returns for 2022-24 on Friday, aiming for 5-7% annual growth in earnings per share, as well as r..
- [How you can spend just 5 minutes a day to turn stagnation into success!](https://assetdigest.com/how-you-can-spend-just-5-minutes-a-day-to-turn-stagnation-into-success.md): By: Dan Stanley– Performance Coach & Founder of BetterMen According to the latest science, the average UK adult makes around 35,000 decisions per day! That’..
- [If we are to tackle racism and sexism in the workplace, we need to stop shutting down debate around unconscious bias training](https://assetdigest.com/if-we-are-to-tackle-racism-and-sexism-in-the-workplace-we-need-to-stop-shutting-down-debate-around-unconscious-bias-training.md): By: Dr Jo Kandola, business psychologist and head of digital solutions at Pearn Kandola We’re all biased. It’s important for everyone to recognise this fac..
- [5 Cybersecurity Myths That Are Compromising Your Data](https://assetdigest.com/5-cybersecurity-myths-that-are-compromising-your-data.md): By: Barry O’Donnell is the Chief Operating Officerat TSG, offering managed IT services in London As the importance of cybersecurity has increased, so has our ..
- [Germany, U.S. agree to new COVID curbs as Omicron spreads across globe](https://assetdigest.com/germany-u-s-agree-to-new-covid-curbs-as-omicron-spreads-across-globe.md): By Joseph Nasr and Alessandra Galloni BERLIN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Germany decided on Thursday to bar the unvaccinated from all but the most essential businesse..
- [SSE and Equinor to proceed with $4 billion Dogger Bank C offshore wind farm](https://assetdigest.com/sse-and-equinor-to-proceed-with-4-billion-dogger-bank-c-offshore-wind-farm.md): OSLO (Reuters) – British utility SSE and Norwegian energy company Equinor have secured financing to proceed with the construction of the 3 billion pound ($3.9..
- [UK&#8217;s Serco flags lower 2022 earnings as COVID-19 services wind down](https://assetdigest.com/uks-serco-flags-lower-2022-earnings-as-covid-19-services-wind-down.md): (Reuters) -Serco Group Plc warned of lower revenue and profit in 2022 on Thursday, as the British outsourcer that supports the COVID-19 test-and-trace programme..
- [Rothermeres up offer to take Daily Mail publisher private](https://assetdigest.com/rothermeres-up-offer-to-take-daily-mail-publisher-private.md): LONDON (Reuters) -The controlling shareholders of the Daily Mail publisher, the Rothermere family, increased the cash component of its offer to buy out other sh..
- [A hybrid future for small businesses](https://assetdigest.com/a-hybrid-future-for-small-businesses.md): By: Phil Perry, Head of UK & Ireland at Zoom With the pressures of the pandemic, small businesses sought new ways to stay connected. This shift to digital has b..
- [UK issues call to arms for Omicron booster drive](https://assetdigest.com/uk-issues-call-to-arms-for-omicron-booster-drive.md): By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a “call to get jabs in arms” on Wednesday as Britain stepped up its COVID-19 booster pr..
- [Omicron, found in Europe 11 days ago, jolts markets on vaccine fears](https://assetdigest.com/omicron-found-in-europe-11-days-ago-jolts-markets-on-vaccine-fears.md): By Ludwig Burger and Emma Thomasson FRANKFURT/BERLIN (Reuters) – Financial markets fell sharply on Tuesday after the head of drugmaker Moderna said existing C..
- [Being promoted may actually cause you to experience ‘managerial blues’](https://assetdigest.com/being-promoted-may-actually-cause-you-to-experience-managerial-blues.md): For some, being promoted can actually lead to ‘managerial blues’, finds new research from NEOMA Business School. The research was conducted by Assistant Pro..
- [APSCo’s Ann Swain Recognised in SIA List of Top Recruitment Professionals](https://assetdigest.com/apscos-ann-swain-recognised-in-sia-list-of-top-recruitment-professionals.md): Ann Swain, Founder and Global CEO of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), has once again been recognised as one of the most influential f..
- [Bristol experiences significant surge in hiring activity as vacancies continue to rise](https://assetdigest.com/bristol-experiences-significant-surge-in-hiring-activity-as-vacancies-continue-to-rise.md): Firms in Bristol have published over 100,000 new jobs in 2021, more than twice the total recorded in 2020. That’s according to new research from the Associa..
- [New AxialHealth Vpass to democratise Covid testing across the world](https://assetdigest.com/new-axialhealth-vpass-to-democratise-covid-testing-across-the-world.md): November 25th, 2021 London/Kuala Lumpur: AxialHealth, the company ventured by Skymind that provides AI-driven solutions for hospitals and research facilities, t..
- [Software consultancy Scott Logic announces three senior hires ahead of next growth phase](https://assetdigest.com/software-consultancy-scott-logic-announces-three-senior-hires-ahead-of-next-growth-phase.md): New leadership team members form part of a wider strategic restructuring to allow greater focus on achieving business goals 25 November 2021 – Software consul..
- [IT jobs spikes, but applicants vanish as skills shortage grips the sector](https://assetdigest.com/it-jobs-spikes-but-applicants-vanish-as-skills-shortage-grips-the-sector.md): The UK’s tech skills gap is continuing to grow, with the number of candidates in IT dropping. That’s according to the latest real-time statistics from the w..
- [Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to step down &#8211; source](https://assetdigest.com/twitter-ceo-jack-dorsey-to-step-down-source.md): By Greg Roumeliotis (Reuters) -Twitter Inc Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey will step down from his role and a successor has been lined up, a person familiar..
- [Having popcorn makes you enjoy the film less, new research reveals](https://assetdigest.com/having-popcorn-makes-you-enjoy-the-film-less-new-research-reveals.md): The presence of food during an enjoyable activity makes you enjoy it less according to new research from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM..
- [MORE THAN 2 IN 5 BRITS MISSED A DELIVERY TO HOME OR WORK WITHIN THE LAST YEAR](https://assetdigest.com/more-than-2-in-5-brits-missed-a-delivery-to-home-or-work-within-the-last-year.md): Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels, has today announce..
- [A glimpse into 2022: How can contact centres plan ahead?](https://assetdigest.com/a-glimpse-into-2022-how-can-contact-centres-plan-ahead.md): The year 2021 was one of adjustment. New challenges emerged and contact centres learned many lessons. Dave Hoekstra at Calabrio reflects on these before offerin..
- [The Music Moves Europe Awards 2022 Nominees Revealed](https://assetdigest.com/the-music-moves-europe-awards-2022-nominees-revealed.md): The European music prize for emerging artists representing the sound of today and tomorrow The nominees of the Music Moves Europe Awards 2022 have been announ..
- [HULT Private Capital Welcomes UK Infrastructure Bank Plans](https://assetdigest.com/hult-private-capital-welcomes-uk-infrastructure-bank-plans.md): HULT Private Capital Welcomes UK Infrastructure Bank Plans The UK government unveiled plans for its national infrastructure bank earlier this year, and in short..
- [HULT Private Capital Happy With UK Government Target Of 300,000 New Homes, As London&#8217;s Demand Doubles](https://assetdigest.com/hult-private-capital-happy-with-uk-government-target-of-300000-new-homes-as-londons-demand-doubles.md): HULT Private Capital, a London Based Private Equity, and Real Estate fund, is welcoming a new report by the Cambridge University Centre for Housing and Planning..
- [AMS partners with Plant-for-the-Planet to bring back a trillion trees](https://assetdigest.com/ams-partners-with-plant-for-the-planet-to-bring-back-a-trillion-trees.md): As the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) comes to a close, global total workforce solutions provider, AMS (formerly Alexander Mann Solutions..
- [OPPORTUNI Tackle Corruption in Public Procurement](https://assetdigest.com/opportuni-tackle-corruption-in-public-procurement.md): Teesside, November 26, 2021 – To tackle corruption in public procurement, OPPORTUNI have acquired Bidstats, the world’s no.1 trusted procurement website. OP..
- [Atradius: Black Friday seeks to lure shoppers back to the high street](https://assetdigest.com/atradius-black-friday-seeks-to-lure-shoppers-back-to-the-high-street.md): Retailers are using Black Friday as a tactic to lure shoppers back to the high street before Christmas, sector experts at trade credit insurer Atradius report..
- [Britain on track for record Black Friday sales](https://assetdigest.com/britain-on-track-for-record-black-friday-sales.md): (Adds dropped word in paragraph 4) By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Britain looks to be on track for record sales over the Black Friday discount weekend desp..
- [Telecom Italia tops Europe&#8217;s STOXX 600 amid spiking COVID-19 cases](https://assetdigest.com/telecom-italia-tops-europes-stoxx-600-amid-spiking-covid-19-cases.md): By Anisha Sircar and Shreyashi Sanyal (Reuters) -European shares ended a four-day losing streak on Wednesday with shares of Telecom Italia leading gains, but fe..
- [Britain&#8217;s Prince Charles to open new AstraZeneca research centre](https://assetdigest.com/britains-prince-charles-to-open-new-astrazeneca-research-centre.md): CAMBRIDGE, England (Reuters) -Britain’s Prince Charles will formally open a new 1 billion pound ($1.3 billion) AstraZeneca research and development (R&D) faci..
- [Forming the First Green Team in UK Renewable Energy](https://assetdigest.com/forming-the-first-green-team-in-uk-renewable-energy.md): The Little Green Energy Company (TLGEC) is excited to be pioneering the UK’s first collaboration between charge point management software specialist, Clenerg..
- [Analysis-Visa&#8217;s Amazon spat shows power is shifting to retailers in fee battle](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-visas-amazon-spat-shows-power-is-shifting-to-retailers-in-fee-battle.md): By David Henry and Matt Scuffham NEW YORK (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc’s latest spat with Visa shows big retailers, armed with a growing array of payment opti..
- [Why systems and processes will help take your business from start-up to scale-up](https://assetdigest.com/why-systems-and-processes-will-help-take-your-business-from-start-up-to-scale-up.md): By: Rob Stone – Founder & Director, Instaloft Getting a new business off the ground is an intensive and time-consuming endeavour that will test even the most ..
- [Pigment accelerates growth to power the world’s next unicorns and become the most used business planning tool with $73M Series B](https://assetdigest.com/pigment-accelerates-growth-to-power-the-worlds-next-unicorns-and-become-the-most-used-business-planning-tool-with-73m-series-b.md): 15th November 2021, Paris: Pigment, the planning and forecasting platform for fast-growth companies, has announced a $73 million Series B to become the central..
- [GFORCES CELEBRATES THREE YEARS OF NETDIRECTOR® AUTO-E ECOMMERCE PLATFORM SUCCESS](https://assetdigest.com/gforces-celebrates-three-years-of-netdirector-auto-e-ecommerce-platform-success.md): Bearsted, United Kingdom, 18 November 2021 – GForces, the multi-award-winning automotive ecommerce solution provider, part of the Automotive Transformation G..
- [Austria imposes full lockdown, Germany may follow as COVID grips Europe](https://assetdigest.com/austria-imposes-full-lockdown-germany-may-follow-as-covid-grips-europe.md): By Francois Murphy and Paul Carrel VIENNA/BERLIN (Reuters) -Austria will become the first country in western Europe to reimpose a full COVID-19 lockdown, it sai..
- [Britain&#8217;s Kingfisher sees annual profit towards higher end of forecasts](https://assetdigest.com/britains-kingfisher-sees-annual-profit-towards-higher-end-of-forecasts.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British home improvement retailer Kingfisher forecast full year profit towards the higher end of its previously guided range of 910-950 mil..
- [UK retail sales rise by 0.8% in October: ONS](https://assetdigest.com/uk-retail-sales-rise-by-0-8-in-october-ons.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British retail sales rose by 0.8% last month, a bigger rise than expected, official data showed on Friday. A Reuters poll of economists had..
- [The Data Centre Dilemma – Data Centre Power &amp; Sustainability: A new report from Data Centre Pricing looks at the challenge of becoming carbon neutral](https://assetdigest.com/the-data-centre-dilemma-data-centre-power-sustainability-a-new-report-from-data-centre-pricing-looks-at-the-challenge-of-becoming-carbon-neutral.md): Datacentrepricing (DCP), the providers of Data Centre research worldwide, has published a new report highlighting the implications of the increase of Data ..
- [Exclusive-U.S. asks Japan, China, others to consider tapping oil reserves -sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-u-s-asks-japan-china-others-to-consider-tapping-oil-reserves-sources.md): By Trevor Hunnicutt, Jarrett Renshaw and Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration has asked some of the world’s largest oil consuming..
- [British Columbia sees death toll rising from massive flood; Ottawa pledges aid](https://assetdigest.com/british-columbia-sees-death-toll-rising-from-massive-flood-ottawa-pledges-aid.md): By Jesse Winter ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia (Reuters) – The death toll from massive floods and landslides that devastated parts of British Columbia is set to..
- [Soccer-Edouard and Ferland Mendy slam media mix-ups with accused Benjamin](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-edouard-and-ferland-mendy-slam-media-mix-ups-with-accused-benjamin.md): (Reuters) – Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy and Real Madrid’s Ferland Mendy have complained about media outlets using their images to illustrate news reports abou..
- [European countries embrace HR and payroll outsourcing but UK playing catch up](https://assetdigest.com/european-countries-embrace-hr-and-payroll-outsourcing-but-uk-playing-catch-up.md): Manchester, UK – HR and payroll outsourcing is on the rise across Europe according to research conducted by SD Worx, a leading European HR and payroll servic..
- [The importance of mental well-being when working from home](https://assetdigest.com/the-importance-of-mental-well-being-when-working-from-home.md): Kim Mooney, CBT therapist and personal coach at MYNDUP Many people have been required to work from home due to the widespread emergence of Covid-19 in March 202..
- [Ireland looks to seaweed in quest to curb methane from cows](https://assetdigest.com/ireland-looks-to-seaweed-in-quest-to-curb-methane-from-cows.md): By Clodagh Kilcoyne and Conor Humphries ATHENRY, Ireland (Reuters) – Scientists are combing Ireland’s west coast for seaweed to feed to cattle and sheep aft..
- [Hungarian doctors warn of &#8216;sad Christmas&#8217; as COVID cases soar](https://assetdigest.com/hungarian-doctors-warn-of-sad-christmas-as-covid-cases-soar.md): By Krisztina Than BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Hungary reported 10,265 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, its highest daily tally since the end of March, prompting th..
- [Cricket-Recalled Khawaja to battle Head for Ashes spot](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-recalled-khawaja-to-battle-head-for-ashes-spot.md): By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Batsman Usman Khawaja has been recalled to Australia’s test squad for the Ashes and will duel with Travis Head for the midd..
- [Seabed rock may have caused holes in Estonia ferry that sank, officials say](https://assetdigest.com/seabed-rock-may-have-caused-holes-in-estonia-ferry-that-sank-officials-say.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Rock on the seabed may have gouged previously unknown holes in the hull of the ferry Estonia, which sank in the Baltic Sea in 1994 with ..
- [Britain&#8217;s Tesco increases dominance with 12-week sales rise &#8211; NielsenIQ](https://assetdigest.com/britains-tesco-increases-dominance-with-12-week-sales-rise-nielseniq.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Tesco, Britain’s largest retailer, was the only one of the country’s big four grocers to grow sales in the last 12 weeks, increasing it..
- [Go1 believes empathy and understanding from senior leaders through to junior staff is imperative for inspiring a workforce that feels comfortable to be vulnerable in a post-pandemic world](https://assetdigest.com/go1-believes-empathy-and-understanding-from-senior-leaders-through-to-junior-staff-is-imperative-for-inspiring-a-workforce-that-feels-comfortable-to-be-vulnerable-in-a-post-pandemic-world.md): David Hastings, Head of Content Partnerships at leading transformational learning and development platform Go1 says: ‘The way we work has substantially shif..
- [SmartTask’s Mobile Operations selected by 360 Alert Security to streamline mobile patrol &amp; alarm response activities and drive service delivery](https://assetdigest.com/smarttasks-mobile-operations-selected-by-360-alert-security-to-streamline-mobile-patrol-alarm-response-activities-and-drive-service-delivery.md): 11 November 2021 Leading security company better delivers locks/unlocks, void property visits, call-outs and customer service with SmartTask Mobile Ops SmartTas..
- [October 2021’s Most Wanted Malware: Trickbot Takes Top Spot for Fifth Time](https://assetdigest.com/october-2021s-most-wanted-malware-trickbot-takes-top-spot-for-fifth-time.md): Check Point Research reveals that Trickbot is the most prevalent malware and a new vulnerability in Apache is one of the most exploited vulnerabilities worldwid..
- [SonicWall: ‘Largest Platform Evolution in Company History’ Unifies Cloud, Virtual &amp; Hardware Portfolio](https://assetdigest.com/sonicwall-largest-platform-evolution-in-company-history-unifies-cloud-virtual-hardware-portfolio.md): New NSsp, NSa firewalls quadruple threat prevention performance designed for distributed enterprises, governments and MSSPs MILPITAS, Calif. — NOVEMBER 10, 20..
- [360WORK – The new recruitment platform fit for the new world of work • Leveraging machine learning and human intelligence for the best outcome](https://assetdigest.com/360work-the-new-recruitment-platform-fit-for-the-new-world-of-work-leveraging-machine-learning-and-human-intelligence-for-the-best-outcome.md): 360WORK, today announces its all-in-one global hiring platform, established to connect and match high quality professionals with international businesses. 360WO..
- [Aerospike and AWS Deliver Real-Time Cloud Data Solution for Ad Tech](https://assetdigest.com/aerospike-and-aws-deliver-real-time-cloud-data-solution-for-ad-tech.md): 10 November 2021 Aerospike for Ad Tech on AWS accelerates and optimises adoption of hyperscale real-time data platforms essential to modern digital advertising ..
- [Major new study by Unispace reveals two thirds of employees across Europe reluctant to return to the office post-Covid](https://assetdigest.com/major-new-study-by-unispace-reveals-two-thirds-of-employees-across-europe-reluctant-to-return-to-the-office-post-covid.md): Employers must understand new employee motivations around workplace to attract, retain and engage top talent. Travel subsidies and a flexible workspace more lik..
- [Major company websites are not fully usable by people with disabilities](https://assetdigest.com/major-company-websites-are-not-fully-usable-by-people-with-disabilities.md): Research by Storyblok reveals that only 45% of some of the world’s largest businesses have ‘good’ accessibility London, 9th November: New research by ..
- [Women hold only 45.5% of postgraduate management qualifications in the UK](https://assetdigest.com/women-hold-only-45-5-of-postgraduate-management-qualifications-in-the-uk.md): 10 November 2021 Business schools need to improve classroom diversity, finds new report from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The Global Divers..
- [Volvo Car considers opening third plant in Europe](https://assetdigest.com/volvo-car-considers-opening-third-plant-in-europe.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Volvo Cars is considering building a third plant in Europe in order to boost its production capacity beyond 1.2 million vehicles per year, a c..
- [Trump reaches $375M deal to sell DC hotel &#8211; WSJ](https://assetdigest.com/trump-reaches-375m-deal-to-sell-dc-hotel-wsj.md): WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former President Donald Trump’s family hotel company has reached a deal to sell the rights to its Washington, D.C., hotel for $375 mi..
- [Oil prices slide amid fears of supply boost, weaker demand](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-slide-amid-fears-of-supply-boost-weaker-demand.md): By Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Crude oil prices skidded on Monday, under pressure from expectations of higher supplies and weakening demand. Brent cr..
- [Ed Sheeran wins best artist as MTV Europe Music Awards returns to live format](https://assetdigest.com/ed-sheeran-wins-best-artist-as-mtv-europe-music-awards-returns-to-live-format.md): BUDAPEST (Reuters) – English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran won best artist and best song for “Bad Habits”, while K-pop stars BTS snatched four awards at MT..
- [Shipping companies feel the heat as investors shun coal](https://assetdigest.com/shipping-companies-feel-the-heat-as-investors-shun-coal.md): By Jonathan Saul and Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) – Shipping companies that transport the world’s coal are in the crosshairs of some financial backers who ..
- [Utilising Cloud to Level Up Your Security](https://assetdigest.com/utilising-cloud-to-level-up-your-security.md): By: Robert Belgrave, CEO of Pax8 UK The past 18 months have presented businesses with a number of significant challenges. Not only have enterprises had to navig..
- [Analysis-China property financing tweaks fall short of investor expectations](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-china-property-financing-tweaks-fall-short-of-investor-expectations.md): BEIJING (Reuters) – China will stand firm on policies to curb excess borrowing by property developers even as it makes financing tweaks to help home buyers an..
- [Insurer Aviva says capital return and costs targets on track](https://assetdigest.com/insurer-aviva-says-capital-return-and-costs-targets-on-track.md): By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -British insurer Aviva is on track to return at least 4 billion pounds ($5.41 billion) to shareholders and meet cost saving tar..
- [NASA, SpaceX launch 4 more astronauts into orbit on flight to space station](https://assetdigest.com/nasa-spacex-launch-4-more-astronauts-into-orbit-on-flight-to-space-station.md): By Joe Skipper and Steve Gorman CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) -NASA and private rocket company SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit late on Wednesday, se..
- [Cricket-England&#8217;s inconsistent death bowling cost them, says Hussain](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-englands-inconsistent-death-bowling-cost-them-says-hussain.md): (Reuters) – England’s inconsistent death bowling once again hurt their chances in the side’s defeat to New Zealand in Wednesday’s Twenty20 World Cup sem..
- [Siemens CEO watching the share price of Siemens Energy &#8211; CEO](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-ceo-watching-the-share-price-of-siemens-energy-ceo.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Siemens continues to monitor the stock price of Siemens Energy, the power generation business it spun off last year, before it decides when..
- [Generali&#8217;s 9-month profit beats expectations, has 1 billion euros left for potential M&amp;A](https://assetdigest.com/generalis-9-month-profit-beats-expectations-has-1-billion-euros-left-for-potential-ma.md): MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s top insurer Generali beat market expectations with its nine-month results on Thursday as its life and asset management segments perfo..
- [Social Now Among Top Three Sectors to be Imitated in Phishing Attempts in Q3 2021](https://assetdigest.com/social-now-among-top-three-sectors-to-be-imitated-in-phishing-attempts-in-q3-2021.md): Check Point Research issues Q3 Brand Phishing Report, highlighting the leading brands that hackers imitated in attempts to lure people into giving up personal d..
- [EV maker Rivian prices IPO above range to raise over $11.9 billion](https://assetdigest.com/ev-maker-rivian-prices-ipo-above-range-to-raise-over-11-9-billion.md): By Echo Wang and Anirban Sen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Amazon-backed electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian sold shares in its initial public offering (IPO) at $78 per sh..
- [Smartphone maker Xiaomi switches China playbook with eye toward EV showrooms](https://assetdigest.com/smartphone-maker-xiaomi-switches-china-playbook-with-eye-toward-ev-showrooms.md): By Josh Horwitz SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp is revamping its playbook in its home country by opening thousands of new stores to ..
- [Volkswagen plans farewell to legendary Santana model in China](https://assetdigest.com/volkswagen-plans-farewell-to-legendary-santana-model-in-china.md): BEIJING (Reuters) – Volkswagen plans to stop making Santana cars in China, bidding farewell after over three decades to its first Chinese-made model that beca..
- [TSMC, Sony to invest $7 billion for new Japanese chip plant](https://assetdigest.com/tsmc-sony-to-invest-7-billion-for-new-japanese-chip-plant.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) said on Tuesday it would build a $7 billion chip plant in Japan with Sony Group, a move that wa..
- [SMEs: The Key to Global Sustainability and Climate Change Ambitions](https://assetdigest.com/smes-the-key-to-global-sustainability-and-climate-change-ambitions.md): Global efforts to reduce human impacts on the natural environmental must do more to consider the vast ecological footprint that small and medium-sized enterpris..
- [World heading for 2.4C of warming after latest climate pledges -analysts](https://assetdigest.com/world-heading-for-2-4c-of-warming-after-latest-climate-pledges-analysts.md): By Kate Abnett GLASGOW (Reuters) – New national pledges to tackle climate change this decade would lead to around 2.4 degrees Celsius of global warming this c..
- [Greenpeace Germany sues Volkswagen over carbon emissions targets](https://assetdigest.com/greenpeace-germany-sues-volkswagen-over-carbon-emissions-targets.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -Environmental activist Clara Mayer and the heads of Greenpeace Germany have sued Volkswagen in a German court, the NGO said on Tuesday, accusi..
- [NORTH WEST BRAND AGENCY GOES CARBON NEUTRAL](https://assetdigest.com/north-west-brand-agency-goes-carbon-neutral.md): Chester-based brand agency, Tactical Solutions, has announced that it has become a Carbon Neutral business. The leading field marketing agency, that works with ..
- [Major logistics companies safeguarding in preparation for the Christmas rush](https://assetdigest.com/major-logistics-companies-safeguarding-in-preparation-for-the-christmas-rush.md): UK, November 2021: It has been reported that the UK is set to experience a shortage of popular Christmas gifts, food, and decorations this year, as many deliver..
- [Eager travellers line up for U.S. flights as COVID travel curbs are lifted](https://assetdigest.com/eager-travellers-line-up-for-u-s-flights-as-covid-travel-curbs-are-lifted.md): By Tara Oakes and Antony Paone LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) -Travellers excited at the prospect of reuniting with family and friends headed for the United States on M..
- [Henkel trims earnings outlook on raw material price spike](https://assetdigest.com/henkel-trims-earnings-outlook-on-raw-material-price-spike.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German consumer goods group Henkel trimmed its full-year earnings outlook on Monday, saying it could not fully compensate for a spike in ra..
- [Ant Group starts to differentiate consumer loan business Jiebei from bank loans](https://assetdigest.com/ant-group-starts-to-differentiate-consumer-loan-business-jiebei-from-bank-loans.md): BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Ant Group said on Monday that it is making efforts to “differentiate” part of its short-term consumer loan business Jiebei, ..
- [Tennis-Raducanu won&#8217;t let off-court commitments interfere with training](https://assetdigest.com/tennis-raducanu-wont-let-off-court-commitments-interfere-with-training.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s Emma Raducanu said she will not let her off-court commitments get in the way of training as she looks to return to the kind of form th..
- [Global COVID-19 cases hit 250 million, eastern Europe infections at record levels](https://assetdigest.com/global-covid-19-cases-hit-250-million-eastern-europe-infections-at-record-levels.md): By Roshan Abraham and Rittik Biswas (Reuters) – Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 250 million on Monday as some countries in eastern Europe experience record ou..
- [U.S. job growth regains momentum; worker shortages persist](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-job-growth-regains-momentum-worker-shortages-persist.md): By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. employment increased more than expected in October as the headwind from the surge in COVID-19 infections over th..
- [Pfizer says antiviral pill cuts risk of severe COVID-19 by 89%](https://assetdigest.com/pfizer-says-antiviral-pill-cuts-risk-of-severe-covid-19-by-89.md): By Deena Beasley (Reuters) -A trial of Pfizer Inc’s experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 was stopped early after the drug was shown to cut by 89% the chan..
- [Japan&#8217;s economy likely shrank in Q3 on weak consumption, output &#8211; Reuters poll](https://assetdigest.com/japans-economy-likely-shrank-in-q3-on-weak-consumption-output-reuters-poll.md): By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s economy likely contracted in the third quarter as curbs to contain COVID-19 infections and supply constraints hit ..
- [Britain approves Merck&#8217;s COVID-19 pill in world first](https://assetdigest.com/britain-approves-mercks-covid-19-pill-in-world-first.md): By Pushkala Aripaka (Reuters) -Britain on Thursday became the first country in the world to approve a potentially game-changing COVID-19 antiviral pill jointly ..
- [Subsiding Delta wave seen boosting U.S. job growth; worker shortages still a constraint](https://assetdigest.com/subsiding-delta-wave-seen-boosting-u-s-job-growth-worker-shortages-still-a-constraint.md): By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth likely accelerated in October as the headwind from the surge in COVID-19 infections over the summer s..
- [Nintendo says chip shortage hitting hardware development](https://assetdigest.com/nintendo-says-chip-shortage-hitting-hardware-development.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nintendo Co Ltd said on Friday that a global chip shortage which forced the firm to scale back expectations for sales of its hit S..
- [ESSEC Business School launches new MSc in Sustainability Transformation](https://assetdigest.com/essec-business-school-launches-new-msc-in-sustainability-transformation.md): ESSEC Business School will launch a new MSc in Sustainability Transformation in 2022. The MSc is designed to equip future managers with the knowledge, know-how ..
- [How criticism at work is handled by different cultures](https://assetdigest.com/how-criticism-at-work-is-handled-by-different-cultures.md): Cultural differences in communication and dealing with conflict lead to significant challenges in international working environments, finds new research from th..
- [Britain tells climate talks coal era ending as carbon emissions surge](https://assetdigest.com/britain-tells-climate-talks-coal-era-ending-as-carbon-emissions-surge.md): By Kate Abnett and Elizabeth Piper GLASGOW (Reuters) -U.N. conference host Britain said 77 countries had pledged to phase out coal, dirtiest of the fossil fuels..
- [Fed, ECB, and BOE hop aboard the &#8216;transitory&#8217; inflation express](https://assetdigest.com/fed-ecb-and-boe-hop-aboard-the-transitory-inflation-express.md): By Dan Burns and Howard Schneider (Reuters) -The world’s top central banks are pushing back in unison on the idea that higher interest rates will be needed to..
- [Firms which secure tax benefits for R&amp;D risk hindering innovation due to heavy political intervention](https://assetdigest.com/firms-which-secure-tax-benefits-for-rd-risk-hindering-innovation-due-to-heavy-political-intervention.md): Firms that seek out tax benefits for research and development through institutional intermediaries, such as professional and membership associations, can risk a..
- [The ACU joins HRH The Prince of Wales to discuss the importance of sustainable urbanisation in the fight against climate change](https://assetdigest.com/the-acu-joins-hrh-the-prince-of-wales-to-discuss-the-importance-of-sustainable-urbanisation-in-the-fight-against-climate-change.md): Days before the global COP26 climate talks began in Glasgow, HRH The Prince of Wales met with key Commonwealth partners – including the Association of Commonw..
- [COP26 coalition worth $130 trillion vows to put climate at heart of finance](https://assetdigest.com/cop26-coalition-worth-130-trillion-vows-to-put-climate-at-heart-of-finance.md): By Simon Jessop and Andrea Shalal GLASGOW (Reuters) -Banks, insurers and investors with around $130 trillion or 40% of the world’s capital at their disposal p..
- [AirAsia interested in potential Airbus A321neo freighter](https://assetdigest.com/airasia-interested-in-potential-airbus-a321neo-freighter.md): By Liz Lee KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s AirAsia Group Bhd is in talks with Airbus SE about its interest in the manufacturer developing a new freighte..
- [Online fashion retailer Zalando&#8217;s profit falls as in-store sales rebound](https://assetdigest.com/online-fashion-retailer-zalandos-profit-falls-as-in-store-sales-rebound.md): BERLIN (Reuters) -German online fashion retailer Zalando reported a slump in quarterly profit on Wednesday as it offered discounts to try to keep customers shop..
- [UK house prices show unexpected strength in October: Nationwide](https://assetdigest.com/uk-house-prices-show-unexpected-strength-in-october-nationwide.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British house prices rose last month at a faster rate than expected as robust demand and a lack of new homes coming to the market kept up m..
- [Corporate Social Responsibility practices do not always improve sustainability](https://assetdigest.com/corporate-social-responsibility-practices-do-not-always-improve-sustainability.md): 2 November 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility practices do not always have a positive effect on sustainability, according to new research led by Aalto Univers..
- [5 benefits of hybrid working for companies](https://assetdigest.com/5-benefits-of-hybrid-working-for-companies.md): 2 November 2021 After working remotely for so long, many organisations are wondering how to reincorporate office working. Should we go ‘back to normal’ or e..
- [New research reveals true impact of financial development on the environment](https://assetdigest.com/new-research-reveals-true-impact-of-financial-development-on-the-environment.md): Financial development has significant indirect impacts on environmental pollution, new research from Trinity Business School confirms. The researchers used prov..
- [‘Pick and mix’ technology promises future-proof universal vaccines against COVID and more](https://assetdigest.com/pick-and-mix-technology-promises-future-proof-universal-vaccines-against-covid-and-more.md): 2 November 2021 LONDON, UK – Imperial College-based biotech startup Baseimmune has secured USD4.8m funding to develop the next generation of future-proof univ..
- [Overcoming the challenges of the pandemic and retaining clients in a remote world](https://assetdigest.com/overcoming-the-challenges-of-the-pandemic-and-retaining-clients-in-a-remote-world.md): Linda Facchinetti, CEO, Jump Into Reality The last two years have been challenging for businesses across all industries in every country. In a matter of weeks, ..
- [Over 100 global leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030](https://assetdigest.com/over-100-global-leaders-pledge-to-end-deforestation-by-2030.md): By Jake Spring and Simon Jessop GLASGOW (Reuters) -More than 100 global leaders have pledged to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by the end o..
- [Meta denies Kazakh claim of exclusive access to Facebook&#8217;s content reporting system](https://assetdigest.com/meta-denies-kazakh-claim-of-exclusive-access-to-facebooks-content-reporting-system.md): ALMATY (Reuters) – Facebook owner Meta Platforms on Tuesday denied a claim by the Kazakh government that it had been granted exclusive access to the social ne..
- [Maersk triples quarterly profit despite lower container volumes](https://assetdigest.com/maersk-triples-quarterly-profit-despite-lower-container-volumes.md): COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk on Tuesday said record-high freight rates boosted quarterly earnings despite lower container volumes ..
- [WeWork rival IWG quarterly revenue dips on prolonged pandemic impact](https://assetdigest.com/wework-rival-iwg-quarterly-revenue-dips-on-prolonged-pandemic-impact.md): (Reuters) – Office rental firm IWG Plc reported a slight fall in third-quarter revenue on Tuesday as a resurgence in global COVID-19 cases further hampered it..
- [Elon Musk goes viral on Chinese social media with ancient poem post](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-goes-viral-on-chinese-social-media-with-ancient-poem-post.md): (Refiles to fix location in dateline) By Eduardo Baptista HONG KONG (Reuters) – The posting of an ancient Chinese poem by Tesla CEO Elon Musk on social media ..
- [Analysis-&#8216;Perfect storm&#8217;: Poor Britons caught in cost-of-living squeeze](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-perfect-storm-poor-britons-caught-in-cost-of-living-squeeze.md): By Hugo Greenhalgh LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Rising mortgage rates, fuel and grocery prices soaring, national insurance contributions going up and..
- [Britain launches plan to boost green investments in emerging markets](https://assetdigest.com/britain-launches-plan-to-boost-green-investments-in-emerging-markets.md): By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) – British leader Boris Johnson on Monday launched an initiative to boost green infrastructure and technology investments in e..
- [Jewellery maker Pandora lifts 2021 outlook](https://assetdigest.com/jewellery-maker-pandora-lifts-2021-outlook.md): COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery maker by production capacity, on Monday lifted its sales and profit margin outlook for the yea..
- [Oil drops on China fuel reserves release; OPEC+ meeting in view](https://assetdigest.com/oil-drops-on-china-fuel-reserves-release-opec-meeting-in-view.md): By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) -Oil prices dropped on Monday as China’s release of gasoline and diesel reserves eased concerns over tight global supply, whi..
- [Eurowings partners with Smartwings to sell flights together](https://assetdigest.com/eurowings-partners-with-smartwings-to-sell-flights-together.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – German Lufthansa’s holiday unit Eurowings has entered a partnership with Czech rival Smartwings to sell flights together in a bid to expa..
- [Global climate talks open to cries of betrayal, blame](https://assetdigest.com/global-climate-talks-open-to-cries-of-betrayal-blame.md): GLASGOW (Reuters) – A U.N. conference seen critical to averting the most disastrous effects of climate change launches amid acrimony on Monday after major ind..
- [A new lease of life: the cost benefits of PCH versus PCP](https://assetdigest.com/a-new-lease-of-life-the-cost-benefits-of-pch-versus-pcp.md): By: Paul Harrison, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Leasing.com The shops are open, the kids are back at school and most of us have made our return to work, ..
- [The O2 is the world’s first venue to trial innovative Alpha 311 wind turbines](https://assetdigest.com/the-o2-is-the-worlds-first-venue-to-trial-innovative-alpha-311-wind-turbines.md): 29 October 2021: The O2 in London has become the first venue in the world to install ground-breaking wind turbines. The trial which is a collaboration between A..
- [G20 want 70% of world vaccinated by mid-2022, sets up task force for pandemic fight](https://assetdigest.com/g20-want-70-of-world-vaccinated-by-mid-2022-sets-up-task-force-for-pandemic-fight.md): By Jan Strupczewski and Andrea Shalal ROME (Reuters) -Finance and health ministers from the world’s 20 biggest economies (G20) said on Friday they would take ..
- [Japan&#8217;s ruling party is set for likely bruising in weekend election](https://assetdigest.com/japans-ruling-party-is-set-for-likely-bruising-in-weekend-election.md): By Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and prime minister Fumio Kishida are likely to take a bruising at the weekend’s lo..
- [Oil prices set for first weekly drop since August as supply concerns ease](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-set-for-first-weekly-drop-since-august-as-supply-concerns-ease.md): By Roslan Khasawneh and Sonali Paul SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices edged up on Friday but were headed for their first weekly losses in at least eight weeks aft..
- [Christie set to mass produce CounterAct with Care222, the safer, filtered far-UVC disinfection tech-nology for use around people](https://assetdigest.com/christie-set-to-mass-produce-counteract-with-care222-the-safer-filtered-far-uvc-disinfection-tech-nology-for-use-around-people.md): As we prepare for a post-pandemic world where reducing pathogens and viral spread is essential, global visual technology company Christie® announced the mass..
- [Merck sees up to $7 billion in sales of COVID-19 drug through end of 2022](https://assetdigest.com/merck-sees-up-to-7-billion-in-sales-of-covid-19-drug-through-end-of-2022.md): By Michael Erman and Manas Mishra (Reuters) -Merck & Co Inc on Thursday said its experimental COVID-19 drug could bring in between $5 billion and $7 billion in ..
- [DS Smith says cardboard box volumes strong; flags higher costs](https://assetdigest.com/ds-smith-says-cardboard-box-volumes-strong-flags-higher-costs.md): (Reuters) – Cardboard maker DS Smith said on Thursday its box volume growth has been strong in the first half of the year, supported by the fast-moving consum..
- [Wagamama-owner Restaurant Group names former Cadbury executive Ken Hanna chairman](https://assetdigest.com/wagamama-owner-restaurant-group-names-former-cadbury-executive-ken-hanna-chairman.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s Restaurant Group, which owns Frankie & Benny’s and Wagamama, on Thursday named former Cadbury and Avis Europe executive Ken Hanna as..
- [Aussie dollar firm as bonds tumble, yen looks past BOJ](https://assetdigest.com/aussie-dollar-firm-as-bonds-tumble-yen-looks-past-boj.md): By Alun John HONG KONG (Reuters) – Central bank policymakers buffeted currency trading on Thursday as the Australian dollar held firm on growing speculation a..
- [AMS urges firms to ensure they can celebrate DEI progress for Black History Month next year](https://assetdigest.com/ams-urges-firms-to-ensure-they-can-celebrate-dei-progress-for-black-history-month-next-year.md): 27 October 2021 As Black History Month draws to a close, global total workforce solutions provider, AMS (formerly Alexander Mann Solutions), has urged employers..
- [Imperial College Business School and Emeritus to launch Sustainability Leadership Executive Education Programme](https://assetdigest.com/imperial-college-business-school-and-emeritus-to-launch-sustainability-leadership-executive-education-programme.md): 27 October 2021 Imperial College Business School, in partnership with global online education provider Emeritus, has announced a new Executive Education program..
- [UK maps out return to higher foreign aid spending after COVID cuts](https://assetdigest.com/uk-maps-out-return-to-higher-foreign-aid-spending-after-covid-cuts.md): By William James LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s spending on foreign aid should return to 0.7% of economic output by 2024/25, finance minister Rishi Sunak said on..
- [Reactions to UK budget](https://assetdigest.com/reactions-to-uk-budget.md): LONDON (Reuters) – UK finance minister Rishi Sunak promised higher public spending and tax cuts as Britain’s economy rebounded more strongly from the COVID-..
- [Sunak promises more spending as UK emerges from pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/sunak-promises-more-spending-as-uk-emerges-from-pandemic.md): By David Milliken, Andy Bruce and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Finance minister Rishi Sunak used an upgrade to Britain’s economic recovery forecasts to..
- [McDonald&#8217;s sales soar on higher U.S. prices, newer menu items](https://assetdigest.com/mcdonalds-sales-soar-on-higher-u-s-prices-newer-menu-items.md): By Aishwarya Venugopal and Hilary Russ (Reuters) -Higher U.S. prices and celebrity-themed meals boosted quarterly comparable sales at McDonald’s Corp, though ..
- [Gas price surge pushes Europe&#8217;s ceramics industry to breaking point](https://assetdigest.com/gas-price-surge-pushes-europes-ceramics-industry-to-breaking-point.md): By Stephen Jewkes, Isla Binnie and Elvira Pollina MILAN (Reuters) – Continental Europe’s $35 billion ceramics industry thought the worst was over when sales..
- [Hackers-for-hire are biggest cybersecurity threat -EU agency](https://assetdigest.com/hackers-for-hire-are-biggest-cybersecurity-threat-eu-agency.md): By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Hackers-for-hire emerged as the biggest threat to online security in the last 15 months, with the COVID-19 pandemic and h..
- [Santander to release some pandemic provisions as profits jump](https://assetdigest.com/santander-to-release-some-pandemic-provisions-as-profits-jump.md): By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Santander is to release some of the cash it set aside at the height of the pandemic in a sign the Spanish bank is more upbeat..
- [It’s time to endorse e-signatures](https://assetdigest.com/its-time-to-endorse-e-signatures.md): Hybrid working is accelerating our move to cloud-based document management. But many businesses are reluctant to take an advanced step towards digitisation, arg..
- [Define Tech Ltd. and CloudCIX Ltd. announce strategic alliance to deliver HPC optimised Cloud Services.](https://assetdigest.com/define-tech-ltd-and-cloudcix-ltd-announce-strategic-alliance-to-deliver-hpc-optimised-cloud-services.md): LONDON, UK – October 26, 2021: Define Tech Limited, an independent software vendor focused on Cloud technology has teamed up with CloudCIX Ltd., to help deve..
- [Quantexa’s Contextual Decision Intelligence chosen by UK Government to fight Covid-19 Loan Scheme Fraud](https://assetdigest.com/quantexas-contextual-decision-intelligence-chosen-by-uk-government-to-fight-covid-19-loan-scheme-fraud.md): LONDON, 26 September 21. Today Quantexa, a global data and analytics software company, announced the Cabinet Office has selected its pioneering Contextual Dec..
- [EU countries split over joint response to energy price spike](https://assetdigest.com/eu-countries-split-over-joint-response-to-energy-price-spike.md): By Kate Abnett LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) -European Union countries failed to agree on a bloc-wide response to surging energy prices in an emergency meeting of govern..
- [Exclusive-German govt expects inflation to surge to 2.9% in 2021 &#8211; source](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-german-govt-expects-inflation-to-surge-to-2-9-in-2021-source.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – The German government expects consumer price inflation to surge to 2.9% this year and ease to 2.2% next year, a source told Reuters on cond..
- [Myanmar a no-show at summit after ASEAN sidelines junta boss](https://assetdigest.com/myanmar-a-no-show-at-summit-after-asean-sidelines-junta-boss.md): By Ain Bandial BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters) – A Southeast Asian summit started on Tuesday without military-ruled Myanmar, after its junta refused to send a r..
- [Reckitt lifts full-year forecast as mobility, vaccinations pick up](https://assetdigest.com/reckitt-lifts-full-year-forecast-as-mobility-vaccinations-pick-up.md): By Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) – Higher vaccination rates and improved mobility during the third quarter drove strong demand for Mucinex cough syrups and Durex..
- [What to Expect as The Telco and Fintech Worlds Collide?](https://assetdigest.com/what-to-expect-as-the-telco-and-fintech-worlds-collide.md): By: Andries Smit, CEO and Founder, Upside The powers of telco and fintech are finally merging. A new ecosystem of financial services is being developed as we sp..
- [Europlaz appoints new Commercial Director](https://assetdigest.com/europlaz-appoints-new-commercial-director.md): Europlaz Technologies, a UK based medical device manufacturer, has appointed Rory O’Keeffe as Commercial Director with immediate effect. In a newly created ro..
- [GXO in Partnership with Virgin Media Achieves Investor in Innovations Standard](https://assetdigest.com/gxo-in-partnership-with-virgin-media-achieves-investor-in-innovations-standard.md): The world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced that the Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (IKE Institute) the Unite..
- [Russian COVID cases hit record high as eastern Europe imposes new curbs](https://assetdigest.com/russian-covid-cases-hit-record-high-as-eastern-europe-imposes-new-curbs.md): By Luiza Ilie and Gleb Stolyarov BUCHAREST/MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia reported a record high number of daily COVID-19 cases and some central European countries..
- [Facebook knew about, failed to police, abusive content globally &#8211; documents](https://assetdigest.com/facebook-knew-about-failed-to-police-abusive-content-globally-documents.md): By Elizabeth Culliford and Brad Heath (Reuters) – Facebook employees have warned for years that as the company raced to become a global service it was failing..
- [Key moments from decades of climate conferences](https://assetdigest.com/key-moments-from-decades-of-climate-conferences.md): By Andrea Januta (Reuters) – This year’s U.N. climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, marks the 26th time since 1995 that world leaders have gathered to co..
- [Tesco says online services back up after interference &#8216;attempt&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/tesco-says-online-services-back-up-after-interference-attempt.md): LONDON (Reuters) -British supermarket chain Tesco said its website and app are back up after the services were disrupted by an attempt to interfere with its sys..
- [Britain&#8217;s Co-op bank confirms TSB approach](https://assetdigest.com/britains-co-op-bank-confirms-tsb-approach.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Co-operative Bank confirmed on Monday that it expressed interest in potentially buying TSB from Spanish lender Banco de Sabadel..
- [Cricket-Stokes added to England&#8217;s Ashes squad](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-stokes-added-to-englands-ashes-squad.md): (Reuters) – All-rounder Ben Stokes has been added to England’s squad for the Ashes tour of Australia, England’s cricket board said on Monday. Stokes had t..
- [The real cost of downtime, and what you can do to prevent it](https://assetdigest.com/the-real-cost-of-downtime-and-what-you-can-do-to-prevent-it.md): Amir Hashmi, CEO and Founder of leading IT and Cloud services provider zsah, discusses why business owners should outsource their IT management if they are to a..
- [Exclusive-Italy woos Intel over multibillion-euro chip plant -sources](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-italy-woos-intel-over-multibillion-euro-chip-plant-sources.md): By Giulio Piovaccari and Giuseppe Fonte MILAN/ROME (Reuters) – Rome is drawing up an offer to try to convince Intel to invest billions of euros in an advanced..
- [Top tips to help get your finances in order](https://assetdigest.com/top-tips-to-help-get-your-finances-in-order.md): By: Jenny Madhoo, Chartered Financial Planner & Founder of SpringGen Advice Ltd SpringGen, the brainchild of Jenny Madhoo, was born because she wanted to find..
- [What next? Life in business after COVID-19](https://assetdigest.com/what-next-life-in-business-after-covid-19.md): By Sherif Choudhry, a Managing Partner at BCG Platinion With the majority of the UK workforce now vaccinated, the return to office is in full swing. But the wor..
- [U.S. CDC signs off on Moderna, J&amp;J COVID-19 vaccine boosters, mix-and-match shots](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-cdc-signs-off-on-moderna-jj-covid-19-vaccine-boosters-mix-and-match-shots.md): By Manas Mishra and Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday recommended the COVID-19 vaccine boost..
- [Duran Duran drop new album 40 years after debut](https://assetdigest.com/duran-duran-drop-new-album-40-years-after-debut.md): By Hanna Rantala LONDON (Reuters) – When British pop band Duran Duran made their debut, they did not know how long they would last. But 40 years on, the new w..
- [Card spending in UK falls below pre-COVID average &#8211; ONS](https://assetdigest.com/card-spending-in-uk-falls-below-pre-covid-average-ons.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Spending on credit and debit cards in Britain fell last week to 97% of its pre-pandemic average in February 2020, official data showed on T..
- [Norway&#8217;s DNB announces dividend after posting record Q3 earnings](https://assetdigest.com/norways-dnb-announces-dividend-after-posting-record-q3-earnings.md): By Victoria Klesty and Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s largest bank DNB reported its best ever third-quarter earnings on Thursday after the country..
- [How to take action to retire early.](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-take-action-to-retire-early.md): By: Paul Wilson-Personal Finance Expert at Cash Lady Paul has worked in the finance sector for nearly 20 years for a variety of companies, in a range of differ..
- [Research reveals data education gap at the top of organisations](https://assetdigest.com/research-reveals-data-education-gap-at-the-top-of-organisations.md): CEOs score the lowest in assessment of data literacy among experienced professionals London, UK; 19th October 2021: Research by data science company Pro..
- [Inflation trade? Nestle reaps benefits from higher prices](https://assetdigest.com/inflation-trade-nestle-reaps-benefits-from-higher-prices.md): By Silke Koltrowitz ZURICH (Reuters) – Nestle raised its full-year sales target on Wednesday after the world’s largest food group reaped the benefits of pri..
- [Analysis-Eat or be eaten? Food delivery apps have knives out as pandemic boom fades](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-eat-or-be-eaten-food-delivery-apps-have-knives-out-as-pandemic-boom-fades.md): By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The meal delivery market is expected turn to a phase of consolidation in the coming months as players look to adjust op..
- [Amazon and others commit to using zero-carbon shipping fuels by 2040](https://assetdigest.com/amazon-and-others-commit-to-using-zero-carbon-shipping-fuels-by-2040.md): By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) -Amazon.com Inc and IKEA are among commercial users of container shipping that will opt for zero-carbon marine fuels by 2040 i..
- [Business sales drop 2% when local average tempera-ture increases by 1°C, says new report](https://assetdigest.com/business-sales-drop-2-when-local-average-tempera-ture-increases-by-1c-says-new-report.md): A 1°C increase in average daily temperatures in the US is linked to a reduction in company sales of around 2%, according to research from Imperial College Busi..
- [Trend Micro Evaluated as Having the Highest Score in Current Offering Category in XDR Evaluation](https://assetdigest.com/trend-micro-evaluated-as-having-the-highest-score-in-current-offering-category-in-xdr-evaluation.md): Trend Micro Vision One Named a Leader in firm’s first major XDR vendor evaluation Bangalore, – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cyb..
- [Metro Bank posts flat third-quarter loan growth](https://assetdigest.com/metro-bank-posts-flat-third-quarter-loan-growth.md): (Reuters) – Metro Bank said on Wednesday third-quarter net loans were at similar levels to the previous quarter, as a reduction in the British lender’s expo..
- [A UK COVID lockdown would be wrong right now, business minister says](https://assetdigest.com/a-uk-covid-lockdown-would-be-wrong-right-now-business-minister-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Another COVID lockdown would be completely wrong right now as Britain is learning to live with the novel coronavirus, Business Secretary Kw..
- [UK competition watchdog has music streaming in its sights](https://assetdigest.com/uk-competition-watchdog-has-music-streaming-in-its-sights.md): By Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s competition regulator plans to launch an investigation into music streaming to see whether a sector dominated by pl..
- [Lightsource BP to enter Polish renewables market](https://assetdigest.com/lightsource-bp-to-enter-polish-renewables-market.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Lightsource BP said on Tuesday it was entering the Polish market with a deal to develop solar energy projects that will provide enough cle..
- [Retirement planning for millennials](https://assetdigest.com/retirement-planning-for-millennials.md): By: Ethan Taub– founder and CEO of Goalry If high house prices, higher rents, soaring domestic bills and massive student debts weren’t enough, a pandemic on..
- [Power squeeze curbs Chinese growth, leaves Europe in a gas bind](https://assetdigest.com/power-squeeze-curbs-chinese-growth-leaves-europe-in-a-gas-bind.md): By Muyu Xu, Oksana Kobzeva and Jason Hovet BEIJING/MOSCOW/PRAGUE (Reuters) – China’s power shortages hit growth in the world’s second biggest economy, thr..
- [Former U.S. President Clinton leaves hospital, heads to New York](https://assetdigest.com/former-u-s-president-clinton-leaves-hospital-heads-to-new-york.md): ORANGE, Ca. (Reuters) -Former U.S. President Bill Clinton walked out of a Southern California hospital on Sunday after being admitted last week for a urological..
- [Ford to invest around $300 million to build electric car parts at UK plant](https://assetdigest.com/ford-to-invest-around-300-million-to-build-electric-car-parts-at-uk-plant.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Ford said on Monday it would invest up to 230 million pounds ($316 million) to build electric car components at its Halewood factory in nor..
- [Oil prices climb as COVID recovery, power generators stoke demand](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-climb-as-covid-recovery-power-generators-stoke-demand.md): By Jessica Jaganathan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices hit their highest level in years on Monday as demand recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, boosted by more ..
- [Taiwan&#8217;s Foxconn shows off three electric vehicle prototypes](https://assetdigest.com/taiwans-foxconn-shows-off-three-electric-vehicle-prototypes.md): By Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan tech giant Foxconn unveiled its first three electric vehicle prototypes on Monday, underscoring ambitious plans to dive..
- [For Britain&#8217;s chicken farmers, Brexit and COVID brew a perfect storm](https://assetdigest.com/for-britains-chicken-farmers-brexit-and-covid-brew-a-perfect-storm.md): By Kate Holton and James Davey DRIFFIELD, England (Reuters) – When Nigel Upson checks the plucked chicken carcasses dangling from a rotating line at his poult..
- [Hungry for fuel, China looks to the U.S., Europe eyes relief plans](https://assetdigest.com/hungry-for-fuel-china-looks-to-the-u-s-europe-eyes-relief-plans.md): By Chen Aizhu, Jessica Jaganathan and Scott DiSavino (Reuters) – China’s energy crisis deepened on Friday with coal prices hitting a record high as cold wea..
- [Adele makes music comeback with new single &#8216;Easy On Me&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/adele-makes-music-comeback-with-new-single-easy-on-me.md): By Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON (Reuters) -British singer-songwriter Adele made her highly anticipated music comeback on Friday, releasing her first new record..
- [Pearson pounded after COVID hits U.S. community college enrolment](https://assetdigest.com/pearson-pounded-after-covid-hits-u-s-community-college-enrolment.md): By Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) -Global education group Pearson said enrolments at community colleges in the United States had been hit by a recent surge in COV..
- [Italian fashion group OTB joins LVMH-led blockchain platform](https://assetdigest.com/italian-fashion-group-otb-joins-lvmh-led-blockchain-platform.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Italian fashion group OTB has joined a consortium formed by luxury goods heavyweights LVMH, Prada and Richemont-owned Cartier that uses bloc..
- [The logo of French cloud computing company OVHcloud is seen on a data-center building in Strasbourg, France, October 13, 2021.  REUTERS/Christian Hartmann](https://assetdigest.com/the-logo-of-french-cloud-computing-company-ovhcloud-is-seen-on-a-data-center-building-in-strasbourg-france-october-13-2021-reuters-christian-hartmann.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell has appointed Wael Sawan as head of its integrated gas and renewables division, replacing Maarten Wetselaar who will leav..
- [Shares in French tech champion OVHcloud gain 6% in Paris debut](https://assetdigest.com/shares-in-french-tech-champion-ovhcloud-gain-6-in-paris-debut.md): PARIS (Reuters) -Shares in French cloud computing company OVHcloud climbed around 6% on their first day of trading on Friday, after a brief wobble, in one of Pa..
- [Companies&#8217; climate disclosures still lacking -task force](https://assetdigest.com/companies-climate-disclosures-still-lacking-task-force.md): By Huw Jones and Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) -Around half of companies assessed have begun to apply globally-agreed climate-related disclosure standards for h..
- [IKEA warns supply chain disruptions likely to last into 2022](https://assetdigest.com/ikea-warns-supply-chain-disruptions-likely-to-last-into-2022.md): By Anna Ringstrom STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -IKEA, the world’s biggest furniture brand, is leasing more ships, buying containers and re-routing goods between wareho..
- [Britain&#8217;s binge on cheap food is over, biggest chicken producer says](https://assetdigest.com/britains-binge-on-cheap-food-is-over-biggest-chicken-producer-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s 20-year binge on cheap food is coming to an end as food price inflation could hit double digits due to a wave of soaring costs ..
- [From beef bowls to coffee, cost surge squeezes Japan&#8217;s salaryman staples](https://assetdigest.com/from-beef-bowls-to-coffee-cost-surge-squeezes-japans-salaryman-staples.md): By Daniel Leussink and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – In 50 years running a cafe in Tokyo, Shizuo Mori can’t remember a time when his coffee supplies cost t..
- [Digital ad demand helps Publicis hike 2021 growth outlook](https://assetdigest.com/digital-ad-demand-helps-publicis-hike-2021-growth-outlook.md): By Milla Nissi (Reuters) – French advertising group Publicis raised its outlook for 2021 on Thursday as a global shift towards digital media and e-commence he..
- [SonicWall Returning Choice to Customers by Securing Any Mix of Cloud, Hybrid and Traditional Networks](https://assetdigest.com/sonicwall-returning-choice-to-customers-by-securing-any-mix-of-cloud-hybrid-and-traditional-networks.md): Company’s virtual offerings, cloud services match with on-premises deployments to solve real-world security challenges for SMBs, enterprises, governments and ..
- [White collar jobs market booming: Employers need to be more creative to attract talent amid chronic skills shortages](https://assetdigest.com/white-collar-jobs-market-booming-employers-need-to-be-more-creative-to-attract-talent-amid-chronic-skills-shortages.md): The professional recruitment market has continued to perform exceptionally well with increases in year-on-year vacancy and placement figures, while monthly data..
- [Rocking down to Electric Avenue? Good luck charging your car](https://assetdigest.com/rocking-down-to-electric-avenue-good-luck-charging-your-car.md): By Nick Carey and Tina Bellon LONDON (Reuters) -European and U.S. cities planning to phase out combustion engines over the next 15 years first need to plug a ch..
- [JLR parent Tata Motors surges nearly 20% on TPG fundraise, EV plans](https://assetdigest.com/jlr-parent-tata-motors-surges-nearly-20-on-tpg-fundraise-ev-plans.md): BENGALURU (Reuters) – Shares of India’s Tata Motors rose nearly 20% on Wednesday, a day after the Jaguar and Land Rover owner raised funds from private equi..
- [UK economy picks up in August, underpinning BoE rate hike bets](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economy-picks-up-in-august-underpinning-boe-rate-hike-bets.md): By David Milliken and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s economy returned to growth in August after contracting for the first time in six months in..
- [Asia&#8217;s airlines ramp up flights, offers as tough COVID travel curbs ease](https://assetdigest.com/asias-airlines-ramp-up-flights-offers-as-tough-covid-travel-curbs-ease.md): By Jamie Freed and Aradhana Aravindan SYDNEY/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asia-Pacific airlines have lost billions of dollars this year, with jets grounded in COVID-..
- [Marston&#8217;s says Q4 sales above pre-pandemic levels](https://assetdigest.com/marstons-says-q4-sales-above-pre-pandemic-levels.md): (Reuters) – Pub operator Marston’s said on Wednesday that sales were above pre-pandemic levels in the fourth quarter, as people filled up its bars after loc..
- [Apple likely to cut iPhone 13 production due to chip crunch -Bloomberg News](https://assetdigest.com/apple-likely-to-cut-iphone-13-production-due-to-chip-crunch-bloomberg-news.md): By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) -Apple Inc is likely to slash production of its iPhone 13 by as many as 10 million units due to the global chip shortage, Bloomberg ..
- [Levelling up the UK will take years, be costly and likely cause job losses if not carefully prepared and managed, says expert](https://assetdigest.com/levelling-up-the-uk-will-take-years-be-costly-and-likely-cause-job-losses-if-not-carefully-prepared-and-managed-says-expert.md): The government’s move towards an economy with high-skill, high-wage and high productivity will likely cause economic disruptions and job losses if the governm..
- [Price transparency for medicines could lead to a 12% price hike and long delays for poorer countries](https://assetdigest.com/price-transparency-for-medicines-could-lead-to-a-12-price-hike-and-long-delays-for-poorer-countries.md): If pharmaceutical price negotiations were completely transparent, revealing precisely what each country pays, low-income countries could see their public list p..
- [Britain to be among first to apply new climate disclosure rules](https://assetdigest.com/britain-to-be-among-first-to-apply-new-climate-disclosure-rules.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will be among the first countries to apply corporate sustainability disclosure standards from a new global board to be..
- [Macron unveils 30-billion euro plan for innovation and industrial revival](https://assetdigest.com/macron-unveils-30-billion-euro-plan-for-innovation-and-industrial-revival.md): By Leigh Thomas and Benoit Van Overstraeten PARIS (Reuters) -France wants to be a leader in green hydrogen by 2030 and build low-carbon planes and small nuclear..
- [European gas price surge prompts switch to coal](https://assetdigest.com/european-gas-price-surge-prompts-switch-to-coal.md): By Forrest Crellin PARIS (Reuters) – Soaring European wholesale gas prices are encouraging more utilities to switch to carbon-heavy coal to generate electrici..
- [How to ensure your new hybrid team working is equitably inclusive](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-ensure-your-new-hybrid-team-working-is-equitably-inclusive.md): By: Joanna Rawbone, founder of Flourishing Introverts With the draw to return of the workplace increasing, and hybrid working becoming the norm for many, ensuri..
- [Textron launches two Cessna jets on corporate demand rebound](https://assetdigest.com/textron-launches-two-cessna-jets-on-corporate-demand-rebound.md): (Reuters) – Textron Inc on Monday launched two Cessna business jets as it looks to tap the corporate travel demand that has rebounded strongly from pandemic l..
- [Australia&#8217;s Westpac flags $950 million profit hit, led by energy exit costs](https://assetdigest.com/australias-westpac-flags-950-million-profit-hit-led-by-energy-exit-costs.md): SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia’s Westpac Banking Corp said on Tuesday it will take a one-off charge of A$1.3 billion ($956 million) against its second-half profi..
- [Using cloud-based communications to gain a competitive edge](https://assetdigest.com/using-cloud-based-communications-to-gain-a-competitive-edge-2.md): The fastest growing, most efficient and resilient businesses usually have one thing in common – they have all implemented cloud-based technologies. From start..
- [The difference between adaptability and agility](https://assetdigest.com/the-difference-between-adaptability-and-agility.md): Believe it or not, we’re no longer tied to our desks, hooked up to our workspace via wires and telephone lines. The world of work is transforming, and smart b..
- [How to approach retirement planning for millennials](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-approach-retirement-planning-for-millennials.md): By George Ioannou, Managing Partner at Foolproof, a Zensar company. Thinking about retirement at the start of your career may seem pointless, but ensuring you..
- [New Partnership Set To Cut Credit Checks from Phone Contract Process](https://assetdigest.com/new-partnership-set-to-cut-credit-checks-from-phone-contract-process.md): LONDON, October 2021: Tribe Mobile has partnered with Upside to offer a fairer approach to mobile phone contracts for the 9 million UK adults who are overlooked..
- [Glasgow launches £30bn ‘Greenprint for Investment’, a portfolio of transformative climate investment projects to boost 2030 Net-Zero goal](https://assetdigest.com/glasgow-launches-30bn-greenprint-for-investment-a-portfolio-of-transformative-climate-investment-projects-to-boost-2030-net-zero-goal.md): The City of Glasgow today launched its ‘Greenprint for Investment’, a £30bn portfolio of investment projects designed to give a significant boost..
- [AstraZeneca antibody cocktail study shows success treating COVID-19](https://assetdigest.com/astrazeneca-antibody-cocktail-study-shows-success-treating-covid-19.md): By Ludwig Burger, Yadarisa Shabong and Sachin Ravikumar (Reuters) -AstraZeneca’s antibody cocktail against COVID-19, which has proven to work as a preventativ..
- [Can mentoring help more Black Britons get boardroom jobs?](https://assetdigest.com/can-mentoring-help-more-black-britons-get-boardroom-jobs.md): By Sonia Elks LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As a Black teenager growing up in South London, Kofi Siaw had a problem – he dreamed of a high-flying ca..
- [&#8216;Freedom Day&#8217;: Sydney reopens as Australia looks to live with COVID-19](https://assetdigest.com/freedom-day-sydney-reopens-as-australia-looks-to-live-with-covid-19.md): By Renju Jose and Jonathan Barrett SYDNEY (Reuters) -Sydney’s cafes, gyms and restaurants welcomed back fully vaccinated customers on Monday after nearly four..
- [Turnout in Iraq&#8217;s election reached 41% &#8211; electoral commission](https://assetdigest.com/turnout-in-iraqs-election-reached-41-electoral-commission.md): By John Davison and Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Initial turnout in Iraq’s parliamentary election on Sunday was 41%, the electoral commission said, in a s..
- [Facebook-backed group launches misinformation adjudication panel in Australia](https://assetdigest.com/facebook-backed-group-launches-misinformation-adjudication-panel-in-australia.md): By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) -A tech body backed by the Australian units of Facebook, Google and Twitter said on Monday it has set up a special committee to a..
- [Yields rise, stocks nudge higher after U.S. jobs data](https://assetdigest.com/yields-rise-stocks-nudge-higher-after-u-s-jobs-data.md): By Herbert Lash and Tommy Wilkes NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – Global equity markets edged higher and Treasury yields rose on Friday after investors mulled U.S...
- [Analysis-Europe&#8217;s record IPO year has a sting in its tail](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-europes-record-ipo-year-has-a-sting-in-its-tail.md): By Abhinav Ramnarayan and Oliver Hirt LONDON (Reuters) – Europe’s record year for initial public offerings (IPOs) is threatening to come to a juddering halt..
- [National Geographic Traveller (UK) November 2021 available on newsstands now](https://assetdigest.com/national-geographic-traveller-uk-november-2021-available-on-newsstands-now.md): LONDON (7 October 2021) — The November issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) is out now. The cover story this month casts new light on Rome, one of Euro..
- [September 2021’s Most Wanted Malware: Trickbot Once Again Tops the List](https://assetdigest.com/september-2021s-most-wanted-malware-trickbot-once-again-tops-the-list.md): Check Point Research reports that Trickbot is the most prevalent malware while remote access trojan, njRAT, has entered the index for the first time. October 8,..
- [Markets could face &#8216;sharp correction&#8217;, Bank of England warns](https://assetdigest.com/markets-could-face-sharp-correction-bank-of-england-warns.md): LONDON (Reuters) – The historically high value of financial assets could correct sharply if investors reassess the prospects for recovery from COVID-19, with ..
- [Greek EU-harmonised inflation rises in September](https://assetdigest.com/greek-eu-harmonised-inflation-rises-in-september.md): ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece’s annual EU-harmonised inflation stayed positive for a fourth straight month in September, data from the country’s statistics servi..
- [Factbox-Countries making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-countries-making-covid-19-vaccines-mandatory-2.md): (Reuters) – A sharp upturn in infections due to the Delta variant and a slowdown in vaccinations have pushed governments to make COVID-19 shots mandatory for ..
- [Britain says exact date on U.S. travel reopening still not known](https://assetdigest.com/britain-says-exact-date-on-u-s-travel-reopening-still-not-known.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s transport minister Grant Shapps said on Friday there was still no exact date for when the United States would open for travellers ..
- [Royal Mail adds Canada freight strength with $287 million Rosneau deal](https://assetdigest.com/royal-mail-adds-canada-freight-strength-with-287-million-rosneau-deal.md): (Reuters) -Britain’s Royal Mail said on Friday its GLS parcel service would buy Rosenau Transport for C$360 million ($286.8 million) as the postal company loo..
- [How to Select a Right Forex Account Types?](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-select-a-right-forex-account-types.md): With the many types of forex accounts, how to select a right one can be confusing and complex. However it’s easy when you have experienced it yourself first h..
- [Artificial Intelligence in Wealth Management – Friend or Foe?](https://assetdigest.com/artificial-intelligence-in-wealth-management-friend-or-foe.md): By Dr. Boris Rankov, Head of Digital Advisory at InvestCloud. The words ‘artificial intelligence’ can sometimes invoke a sceptical feeling in the financial..
- [Hybrid working in practice: How can data help companies to make better decisions?](https://assetdigest.com/hybrid-working-in-practice-how-can-data-help-companies-to-make-better-decisions.md): By: Thomas Kessler, CEO and founder of Locatee Throughout the course of the pandemic, companies have emphasised the future of office working, which is often sum..
- [How open data can help fight climate change](https://assetdigest.com/how-open-data-can-help-fight-climate-change.md): By: David Lais, Co-Founder and CPO at ecolytiq “Data is the new oil” – a phrase that was reportedly coined by UK Mathematician and architect of Tesco’s ..
- [Amazon&#8217;s Twitch blames configuration error for data breach](https://assetdigest.com/amazons-twitch-blames-configuration-error-for-data-breach.md): (Reuters) – Twitch, a live streaming e-sports platform owned by Amazon.com Inc, on Wednesday blamed “an error” in server configuration change that might h..
- [BP wins over Greenpeace in North Sea oil court case](https://assetdigest.com/bp-wins-over-greenpeace-in-north-sea-oil-court-case.md): LONDON (Reuters) – A Scottish court handed BP a win over Greenpeace on Thursday after the environmental group tried to void the energy company’s licence to ..
- [Amazon&#8217;s Twitch hit by data breach due to configuration error](https://assetdigest.com/amazons-twitch-hit-by-data-breach-due-to-configuration-error.md): (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc’s live streaming e-sports platform Twitch on Wednesday blamed “an error” in server configuration change for a data breach and..
- [Workspace says utilisation rates boosted by post-lockdown return to office](https://assetdigest.com/workspace-says-utilisation-rates-boosted-by-post-lockdown-return-to-office.md): (Reuters) – Workspace said on Thursday the utilisation of its centres by the end of September peaked at 56% of pre-COVID levels mid-week, as the London-focuss..
- [Exclusive-Northvolt plots EV battery grab with $750 million Swedish lab plan](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-northvolt-plots-ev-battery-grab-with-750-million-swedish-lab-plan.md): By Helena Soderpalm and Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Northvolt plans to invest $750 million expanding its laboratory facility in Sweden, a top exe..
- [Quantexa Named to the 2021 CB Insights Fintech 250 List of Top Fintech Startups](https://assetdigest.com/quantexa-named-to-the-2021-cb-insights-fintech-250-list-of-top-fintech-startups.md): Quantexa honored for achievements in Regulation and Compliance NEW YORK, October 5, 2021 — CB Insights today named Quantexa to the fourth annual Fintech 25..
- [&#8216;Digital divide&#8217; hits rural Black Americans hardest](https://assetdigest.com/digital-divide-hits-rural-black-americans-hardest.md): By Avi Asher-Schapiro and David Sherfinski LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The lack of internet access in the United States is particula..
- [Dollar makes broad gains on inflation worries](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-makes-broad-gains-on-inflation-worries.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar rose on Wednesday toward the 1-year high touched last week as surging energy prices fuelled concerns abou..
- [Mooted U.S. expulsion of Russian diplomats would mean U.S. embassy closure, says Moscow](https://assetdigest.com/mooted-u-s-expulsion-of-russian-diplomats-would-mean-u-s-embassy-closure-says-moscow.md): MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Congressional proposal to expel 300 Russian diplomats from the United States would lead to the closure of U.S. diplomatic facilities in R..
- [UBS clients raise $650 million for biggest yet biotech impact fund](https://assetdigest.com/ubs-clients-raise-650-million-for-biggest-yet-biotech-impact-fund.md): (Correct spelling of name to Haefele from Heafele in 7th paragraph) By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi ZURICH (Reuters) – UBS’s wealthy clients have raised $650 mill..
- [Tesco raises outlook and will buyback shares after strong first half](https://assetdigest.com/tesco-raises-outlook-and-will-buyback-shares-after-strong-first-half.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Tesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, raised its full-year outlook as it reported a 16.6% rise in first-half core retail profit ..
- [Google wants to use AI to time traffic lights more efficiently](https://assetdigest.com/google-wants-to-use-ai-to-time-traffic-lights-more-efficiently.md): By Paresh Dave (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google cut fuel use and traffic delays by 10% to 20% at four locations in Israel by using artificial intelligence ..
- [Kering, Cartier launch environmental pact for watches, jewellery](https://assetdigest.com/kering-cartier-launch-environmental-pact-for-watches-jewellery.md): PARIS (Reuters) – French luxury group Kering, Richemont’s Cartier, and the Responsible Jewellery Council have teamed up to set environmental targets for wat..
- [Sweden&#8217;s AB Volvo wins its largest electric truck order so far](https://assetdigest.com/swedens-ab-volvo-wins-its-largest-electric-truck-order-so-far.md): STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 electric trucks from shipping firm DFDS, its biggest commercial electric truck order to date,..
- [New Calabrio Report, Launched at Customer Event, Diagnoses Why Contact Centres Struggle with High Agent Turnover in 2021](https://assetdigest.com/new-calabrio-report-launched-at-customer-event-diagnoses-why-contact-centres-struggle-with-high-agent-turnover-in-2021.md): 5 October 2021 Report unveiled on day one of Calabrio Customer Connect (C3) digs into agent wellbeing and shows the key importance of employee-centricity and ag..
- [Poor Mental Health Now UK&#8217;s Most Common Medical Complaint](https://assetdigest.com/poor-mental-health-now-uks-most-common-medical-complaint.md): 5 October 2021 Poor mental health is now the most common medical complaint for UK adults, according to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Be..
- [Nationwide talent scarcity shows a skills rethink is needed](https://assetdigest.com/nationwide-talent-scarcity-shows-a-skills-rethink-is-needed.md): 5 October 2021 The nationwide scarcity of talent that’s sweeping across sectors and causing chaos at petrol pumps and on supermarket shelves is evidence that ..
- [Trade body responds to Sunak’s additional skills funding](https://assetdigest.com/trade-body-responds-to-sunaks-additional-skills-funding.md): 4 October 2021 Following the announcement today from Rishi Sunak that the Government is “throwing the kitchen sink” at helping unemployed Britons through a ..
- [REUTERS IMPACT-&#8216;Please put a price on carbon&#8217;, says Europe&#8217;s biggest utility](https://assetdigest.com/reuters-impact-please-put-a-price-on-carbon-says-europes-biggest-utility.md): By Jon Harman and Stephen Jewkes (Reuters) – Countries need to put a price on carbon to help the world cut greenhouse gas emissions and limit climate warming ..
- [UK hospitals could struggle even if COVID deaths lower this winter &#8211; epidemiologist](https://assetdigest.com/uk-hospitals-could-struggle-even-if-covid-deaths-lower-this-winter-epidemiologist.md): By Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) – Hospitals may struggle to cope if there is a significant surge of COVID-19 in England this winter even if broad vaccinati..
- [Analysis-Brexit cold turkey: UK tries to kick 25-year imported labour habit](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-brexit-cold-turkey-uk-tries-to-kick-25-year-imported-labour-habit.md): By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) – The United Kingdom’s 25-year-old model of importing cheap labour has been up-ended by Brexit and COVID-19, sowing th..
- [Facebook blames &#8220;faulty configuration change&#8221; for nearly six-hour outage](https://assetdigest.com/facebook-blames-faulty-configuration-change-for-nearly-six-hour-outage.md): By Subrat Patnaik, Eva Mathews and Sheila Dang (Reuters) -Facebook Inc blamed a “faulty configuration change” for a nearly six-hour outage on Monday that pr..
- [Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp hit by global outage](https://assetdigest.com/facebook-instagram-whatsapp-hit-by-global-outage.md): By Subrat Patnaik and Eva Mathews (Reuters) -Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went offline for users across the globe, the social media giant said on Monday, as..
- [Increasing Engagement in Video Meetings](https://assetdigest.com/increasing-engagement-in-video-meetings.md): By Kevin Morrison, CEO- Utelogy Corporation It’s become an all-too common scenario: a video meeting starts with global participants sharing content and presen..
- [McDonald&#8217;s targets net zero emissions by 2050, from meat to energy](https://assetdigest.com/mcdonalds-targets-net-zero-emissions-by-2050-from-meat-to-energy.md): By Hilary Russ NEW YORK (Reuters) – McDonald’s Corp on Monday set a new target to cut global greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, from the beef in ..
- [New Zealand drops COVID-19 elimination strategy under pressure from Delta](https://assetdigest.com/new-zealand-drops-covid-19-elimination-strategy-under-pressure-from-delta.md): By Praveen Menon WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand on Monday abandoned its long-standing strategy of eliminating coronavirus amid a persistent Delta outbreak..
- [Two Americans win Medicine Nobel for work on heat and touch](https://assetdigest.com/two-americans-win-medicine-nobel-for-work-on-heat-and-touch.md): By Johan Ahlander and Ludwig Burger STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -American scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Medicine on Monday ..
- [Creating a hybrid working model to boost your team’s performance](https://assetdigest.com/creating-a-hybrid-working-model-to-boost-your-teams-performance.md): Jonny Combe, UK CEO of PayByPhone, shares five powerful ways to make the move to hybrid working successful The move to hybrid working represents a huge opportun..
- [Start-up loans vs Business Investors – which is right for your company?](https://assetdigest.com/start-up-loans-vs-business-investors-which-is-right-for-your-company.md): By: Bionic A business loan differs from that of an investor in the sense that you won’t be required to give up equity within your company. You’ll also h..
- [Where to start when you want to sell your business](https://assetdigest.com/where-to-start-when-you-want-to-sell-your-business.md): By: Jennifer Serridge, associate director, Knight Transaction Services Selling your business or trying to attract investment are two of the most stressful event..
- [NEW LEAD INVESTORS FOR CAREER MASTERCLASS](https://assetdigest.com/new-lead-investors-for-career-masterclass.md): Digital career development platform for black and ethnically-diverse professionals to be expanded with latest crowdfunding to help under-represented groups Care..
- [Trade body outlines its lobbying priorities to support its new Clinical and Healthcare Sector Group](https://assetdigest.com/trade-body-outlines-its-lobbying-priorities-to-support-its-new-clinical-and-healthcare-sector-group.md): 1 October 2021 The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has outlined its top lobbying priorities to support Clinical and Healthcare recruiters..
- [Stocks under pressure as euro zone inflation hits 13-year high](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-under-pressure-as-euro-zone-inflation-hits-13-year-high.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Wall Street headed for a steadier start on Friday after losses in Europe and Asia as euro zone inflation jumped to a 13-year h..
- [Explainer-Global energy shortage or a coincidence of regional crises?](https://assetdigest.com/explainer-global-energy-shortage-or-a-coincidence-of-regional-crises.md): (Reuters) -British gasoline stations running dry, surging power costs in the European Union ahead of winter, forced restrictions on energy use in China and risi..
- [ENDAVA LAUNCHES WE CARE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT](https://assetdigest.com/endava-launches-we-care-sustainability-report.md): Endava showcases its positive impact on its people and customers, as well as its contributions to the communities where it operates. The report outlines Endava..
- [Storyblok partners with Made People to bring headless CMS tech to the beauty space](https://assetdigest.com/storyblok-partners-with-made-people-to-bring-headless-cms-tech-to-the-beauty-space.md): Beauty brand Stronger increases revenue by 172% due to unique ecommerce stack and headless CMS combination London, UK; 30th September 2021: A recent collabora..
- [Atlassian recognized in the top 100 of India’s Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work Institute](https://assetdigest.com/atlassian-recognized-in-the-top-100-of-indias-best-workplaces-for-women-by-great-place-to-work-institute.md): The largest study in India that celebrates organizations for fostering a sense of gender equity and equality Bengaluru, September 30, 2021 – Atlassian Cor..
- [Poor Integration Destroying the Benefits of Mobile Technology Finds SOTI’s Global Report](https://assetdigest.com/poor-integration-destroying-the-benefits-of-mobile-technology-finds-sotis-global-report.md): SOTI Global Report finds more than half (57%) of enterprises have invested in mobile technology or mobile security in the last year; but 56% admit their mobile ..
- [Hybrid working is the new employment currency](https://assetdigest.com/hybrid-working-is-the-new-employment-currency.md): Gone are the days that traditional perks in the workplace; 28 days holiday, paid sick days, dress down Friday and bake sales reign supreme. Now, both existing s..
- [Considering a consumption billing model? 3 strategies to help B2B companies drive revenue and enhance the CX](https://assetdigest.com/considering-a-consumption-billing-model-3-strategies-to-help-b2b-companies-drive-revenue-and-enhance-the-cx.md): By: Sean Joyce, CTO, Navint Many B2B businesses are currently evaluating how to shift from a one-time transaction to a recurring revenue model, which commonly i..
- [La Palma residents grapple with devastation wrought by volcano](https://assetdigest.com/la-palma-residents-grapple-with-devastation-wrought-by-volcano.md): By Miguel Pereira and Borja Suarez LA PALMA, Spain (Reuters) -Residents of Spain’s La Palma were struggling on Thursday to come to terms with the devastation ..
- [U.S. weekly jobless claims increase; third-quarter growth raised](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-weekly-jobless-claims-increase-third-quarter-growth-raised.md): By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose further last week amid another increase in Califo..
- [Analysis: From chips to ships, shortages are making inflation stick](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-from-chips-to-ships-shortages-are-making-inflation-stick.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe and Sujata Rao LONDON (Reuters) – Soaring gas prices, staff shortages, a lack of ships — price pressures globally may be picking up fast..
- [Exclusive-EU to decide on Pfizer booster on Oct. 4 &#8211; document](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-eu-to-decide-on-pfizer-booster-on-oct-4-document.md): By Francesco Guarascio and Emilio Parodi BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The EU’s drugs regulator will decide on Monday whether to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster ..
- [Factbox: Billionaires battle CEOs at Italy&#8217;s Generali and Mediobanca](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-billionaires-battle-ceos-at-italys-generali-and-mediobanca.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Power struggles at insurer Generali and Mediobanca have billionaires Leonardo Del Vecchio and Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone pitted against t..
- [Arrow Business Communications Limited announces the acquisition of Pescado Ltd.](https://assetdigest.com/arrow-business-communications-limited-announces-the-acquisition-of-pescado-ltd.md): 29 September 2021 Arrow is delighted to announce its fourth acquisition this year having acquired Pescado Ltd. Pescado specialises in Collaboration solutions,..
- [Employer bucks trend as 98% of staff return to the office](https://assetdigest.com/employer-bucks-trend-as-98-of-staff-return-to-the-office.md): 29 September 2021 LHi Group – which includes the brands Lawrence Harvey, SciPro, Piper Maddox, Harper Harrison and XPS – is bucking the trend, with all but ..
- [British army to start driving tankers as queues for fuel continue](https://assetdigest.com/british-army-to-start-driving-tankers-as-queues-for-fuel-continue.md): By Guy Faulconbridge and Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -British soldiers will start driving tankers soon to replenish empty pumps as drivers queued again for ..
- [Electric car maker Lucid on track for 2022, 2023 output targets, CEO says](https://assetdigest.com/electric-car-maker-lucid-on-track-for-2022-2023-output-targets-ceo-says.md): By Hyunjoo Jin CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Reuters) -Luxury electric car maker Lucid Group is on track to meet its production targets for 2022 and 2023 and is pushing t..
- [Investors brace for rough ride as Evergrande faces payment deadline](https://assetdigest.com/investors-brace-for-rough-ride-as-evergrande-faces-payment-deadline.md): HONG KONG (Reuters) – Investors were bracing for potential market turbulence on Wednesday as a bond coupon payment for China Evergrande Group comes due, givin..
- [Ford asks U.S. salaried employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status](https://assetdigest.com/ford-asks-u-s-salaried-employees-to-disclose-covid-19-vaccination-status.md): By Abhijith Ganapavaram and Ashwini Raj (Reuters) -Ford Motor Co on Tuesday became the second Detroit automaker to ask U.S. salaried employees to reveal their v..
- [How neuroscience can enhance marketing research](https://assetdigest.com/how-neuroscience-can-enhance-marketing-research.md): The use of neuroscience tools to study consumer behaviour and the decision-making process in marketing has become increasing popular, however knowledge regardin..
- [57% of recruiters turn to job boards amid longstanding talent shortages](https://assetdigest.com/57-of-recruiters-turn-to-job-boards-amid-longstanding-talent-shortages.md): Over half (57%) of recruiters have turned to job boards and job aggregators since the Covid-19 pandemic to help them make the right hires faster, as businesses ..
- [IPOSUP automates tips as UK restaurants, café and pub bosses are soon banned from keeping tips left for staff](https://assetdigest.com/iposup-automates-tips-as-uk-restaurants-cafe-and-pub-bosses-are-soon-banned-from-keeping-tips-left-for-staff.md): IPOSUP mobile payments service launches automation of tips direct to hospitality staff bank accounts ahead of the UK Government plans to make it illegal for hos..
- [UK’s leading supplier of wing mirrors celebrates latest employee completing apprenticeship.](https://assetdigest.com/uks-leading-supplier-of-wing-mirrors-celebrates-latest-employee-completing-apprenticeship.md): The UK’s leading supplier of wing mirrors, Greater Manchester-based Wing Mirror Man, is celebrating its latest employee completing an apprenticeship. Thomas B..
- [EU leaders to discuss soaring energy prices](https://assetdigest.com/eu-leaders-to-discuss-soaring-energy-prices.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Leaders of European Union countries will discuss surging energy prices when they meet next month, as governments scramble ..
- [Analysis-End of furlough brings uncertainty for UK jobs and economy](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-end-of-furlough-brings-uncertainty-for-uk-jobs-and-economy.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – More than a million British workers face an uncertain future this week as the UK becomes the world’s first big economy ..
- [TotalEnergies, China Three Gorges to form electric mobility venture in China](https://assetdigest.com/totalenergies-china-three-gorges-to-form-electric-mobility-venture-in-china.md): PARIS (Reuters) – France’s TotalEnergies said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with China Three Gorges Corporation to establish a joint venture in elec..
- [UK must be more clear-eyed about risks of China investment &#8211; Labour](https://assetdigest.com/uk-must-be-more-clear-eyed-about-risks-of-china-investment-labour.md): By William James BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) – Britain needs to be more “clear-eyed” about the risks of Chinese investment in key industries like nuclear..
- [A beginner’s guide to cryptocurrency](https://assetdigest.com/a-beginners-guide-to-cryptocurrency.md): By: Umberto Canessa Cerchi, CEO and founder at Kryptomon Cryptocurrency began in 2009, when bitcoin was created by Satoshi Nakamoto. In recent years we have s..
- [Fuel pumps run dry in British cities, sowing supply chain chaos](https://assetdigest.com/fuel-pumps-run-dry-in-british-cities-sowing-supply-chain-chaos.md): By Guy Faulconbridge and Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -Gas station pumps ran dry in British cities on Monday and vendors rationed sales as a shortage of truc..
- [5 expert tips for small business exit strategies](https://assetdigest.com/5-expert-tips-for-small-business-exit-strategies.md): By George Style, regional managing partner at Haines Watts For entrepreneurs building a business is true labour of love. The time and energy spent making it t..
- [The Great Return – and the Great Reset](https://assetdigest.com/the-great-return-and-the-great-reset.md): Any business owner or manager expecting employees to flock back to the office once restrictions are lifted and slide straight back into the traditional nine to ..
- [China&#8217;s biggest air show to display self-sufficiency drive, military prowess](https://assetdigest.com/chinas-biggest-air-show-to-display-self-sufficiency-drive-military-prowess.md): By Stella Qiu and Yew Lun Tian ZHUHAI, China (Reuters) – China’s drive for self-sufficiency in aerospace and its growing military prowess will be on display..
- [Iceland will have a male-majority parliament after all, election recount shows](https://assetdigest.com/iceland-will-have-a-male-majority-parliament-after-all-election-recount-shows.md): By Stine Jacobsen and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Iceland looked to have elected a woman-majority parliament but a recount of votes on Sunday ..
- [KPMG LEADS BIG FOUR ON CRUCIAL ESG TRAINING](https://assetdigest.com/kpmg-leads-big-four-on-crucial-esg-training.md): Together with KPMG’s Pure Sustainability team, Attensi has developed an app that provides effective training on ESG-related topics. The app uses game-based pr..
- [DocuWare Releases Survey on State of Electronic Signatures in UK businesses](https://assetdigest.com/docuware-releases-survey-on-state-of-electronic-signatures-in-uk-businesses.md): Results show 70 percent of UK businesses are missing out on the benefits of the technology New Windsor NY, September 22, 2021 – DocuWare, provider of cloud ..
- [Seventy-Two Percent Of U.K. Organisations Attribute Damaging Cyberattacks to Vulnerabilities in Technology Put in Place During the Pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/seventy-two-percent-of-u-k-organisations-attribute-damaging-cyberattacks-to-vulnerabilities-in-technology-put-in-place-during-the-pandemic.md): London, U.K. (September , 2021) — Tenable®, Inc., the Cyber Exposure company, has published results of a study that found 72% of U.K. organisations attr..
- [Excel Networking named as a finalist for the DCS Awards 2021](https://assetdigest.com/excel-networking-named-as-a-finalist-for-the-dcs-awards-2021.md): 24 September 2021 Excel Networking, the number one cabling brand in the UK market according to BSRIA research, has been named as a finalist for the ‘Outstandi..
- [World&#8217;s youth take to the streets again to battle climate change](https://assetdigest.com/worlds-youth-take-to-the-streets-again-to-battle-climate-change.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Young people around the world took to the streets on Friday to demand urgent action to avert disastrous climate change, in..
- [Farmers despair as volcano ravages La Palma&#8217;s banana crop](https://assetdigest.com/farmers-despair-as-volcano-ravages-la-palmas-banana-crop.md): By Marco Trujillo and Nacho Doce LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE, Spain (Reuters) – In more than 50 years growing bananas on the Spanish island of La Palma, Antonio Bri..
- [Britain has 10 days to save Christmas, retail sector says](https://assetdigest.com/britain-has-10-days-to-save-christmas-retail-sector-says.md): By James Davey, Victor Jack and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s retail industry warned the government on Friday that unless it moves to alleviate ..
- [Uber to roll out pension plans for UK drivers](https://assetdigest.com/uber-to-roll-out-pension-plans-for-uk-drivers.md): (Reuters) – Uber Technologies said it would start rolling out its pension plan to all eligible drivers in the United Kingdom, months after the ride-hailing se..
- [Analysis-Climate and COVID cast shadow over jet demand outlook](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-climate-and-covid-cast-shadow-over-jet-demand-outlook.md): By Sarah Young, Conor Humphries and Tim Hepher LONDON/TOULOUSE (Reuters) – Jetmakers see strong demand for airliners even as the industry braces for tough new..
- [Undercover Economist, Tim Harford headlines as UK’s largest data event, Big Data LDN returns](https://assetdigest.com/3716-2.md): 22nd and 23rd September – Olympia London, England – The UK’s largest event for the booming data analysis and management market, Big Data LDN (London) will..
- [Squirro Appoints Bernd Schopp as Chief Commercial Officer to Accelerate Growth](https://assetdigest.com/squirro-appoints-bernd-schopp-as-chief-commercial-officer-to-accelerate-growth.md): Zürich, September 23 2021. Squirro, the Augmented Intelligence solutions provider, has announced the appointment of entrepreneur and digital transformation exp..
- [Soccer-Standing areas at Premier League grounds to be allowed from January](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-standing-areas-at-premier-league-grounds-to-be-allowed-from-january.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Supporters will be allowed to stand in selected English Premier League and Championship grounds from next year as part of a pilot programme, U..
- [Exxon, Chevron conceal payments to some governments -watchdog](https://assetdigest.com/exxon-chevron-conceal-payments-to-some-governments-watchdog.md): By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. oil majors Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron Corp have failed to meet a core transparency standard set by the Extractiv..
- [HubStar acquires space utilization solutions and workplace analytics leader Lone Rooftop](https://assetdigest.com/hubstar-acquires-space-utilization-solutions-and-workplace-analytics-leader-lone-rooftop.md): 22 September 2021 MARLBOROUGH, USA & LONDON, UK Sept 23, 2021 – HubStar, an industry leader in next-generation workplace solutions, today announced it has acq..
- [RLDatix completes acquisition of Allocate Software](https://assetdigest.com/rldatix-completes-acquisition-of-allocate-software.md): London, UK, and Chicago, IL, September 22, 2021 – RLDatix, the international leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions for healthcare, announc..
- [Essex based family launch exceptional paint decor brand amid pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/essex-based-family-launch-exceptional-paint-decor-brand-amid-pandemic.md): Sophie James Decor is an exquisite new consumer paint brand launched in the UK from an existing family run commercial paint business, Lexpol (U.K) Limited. Pain..
- [The gold of our time is ESG](https://assetdigest.com/the-gold-of-our-time-is-esg.md): By: Jessica Camus, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Diginex Jessica Camus, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Diginex Growing awareness around sustainability a..
- [Britain tells its food industry to prepare for CO2 price shock](https://assetdigest.com/britain-tells-its-food-industry-to-prepare-for-co2-price-shock.md): By Guy Faulconbridge, Kate Holton and James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Britain warned its food producers on Wednesday to prepare for a 400% rise in carbon dioxi..
- [Factbox: Europe tries to soften blow of surging power and gas prices](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-europe-tries-to-soften-blow-of-surging-power-and-gas-prices.md): (Reuters) – Households across Europe face much higher energy bills this winter due to a global surge in wholesale power and gas prices and consumer groups hav..
- [McDonald&#8217;s Happy Meal toys to go green globally by 2025](https://assetdigest.com/mcdonalds-happy-meal-toys-to-go-green-globally-by-2025.md): By Hilary Russ (Reuters) -McDonald’s Corp said on Tuesday it will drastically cut the use of plastic in the more than 1 billion children’s toys it sells glo..
- [Airbus in talks on sales of A350 freighter -exec](https://assetdigest.com/airbus-in-talks-on-sales-of-a350-freighter-exec.md): By Tim Hepher TOULOUSE, France (Reuters) – Airbus <AIR.Pa> is in talks with several potential customers for a new A350 freighter while seeing signs of demand ..
- [Stocks claw back as markets calm after Evergrande-led slide](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-claw-back-as-markets-calm-after-evergrande-led-slide.md): By Lewis Krauskopf and Lawrence White NEW YORK/LONDON(Reuters) – World stock markets edged back on Tuesday while the U.S. dollar held relatively steady a day ..
- [UK inflation expectations show record jump in Sept -Citi/YouGov](https://assetdigest.com/uk-inflation-expectations-show-record-jump-in-sept-citi-yougov.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – The British public’s expectations for inflation over the coming year have shot up by a record amount this month, raisin..
- [Dollar eases from near 1-month high as Fed, Evergrande eyed](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-eases-from-near-1-month-high-as-fed-evergrande-eyed.md): By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar eased slightly from a near one-month high as global markets firmed somewhat on Tuesday a day after a..
- [Companies must understand what needs to change in terms of digitalization and how](https://assetdigest.com/companies-must-understand-what-needs-to-change-in-terms-of-digitalization-and-how.md): Digitalization is rapidly altering the way business operates, and it is vital that companies keep up with the pace of change, according to new research from Sus..
- [Mayflex Launch a New App for Ordering on the Move](https://assetdigest.com/mayflex-launch-a-new-app-for-ordering-on-the-move.md): 21 September 2021 September 2021, Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has launched a new app designed to make it as easy and simple as possible..
- [UK&#8217;s first green gilt draws record $137 billion demand](https://assetdigest.com/uks-first-green-gilt-draws-record-137-billion-demand.md): By David Milliken and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) – Britain sold 10 billion pounds of its first ‘green’ government bond on Tuesday after attracting ove..
- [Uber could post first adjusted profit this quarter as ride demand returns](https://assetdigest.com/uber-could-post-first-adjusted-profit-this-quarter-as-ride-demand-returns.md): By Nivedita Balu and Akanksha Rana (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc could post its first profit on an adjusted basis for the current quarter, reaching the el..
- [Germany braces for energy supplier casualties](https://assetdigest.com/germany-braces-for-energy-supplier-casualties.md): By Vera Eckert FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Some German power suppliers could go insolvent due to soaring wholesale prices that are hitting consumers worldwide and h..
- [SureCloud Named a Challenger in Two 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrants for Second Consecutive Year](https://assetdigest.com/surecloud-named-a-challenger-in-two-2021-gartner-magic-quadrants-for-second-consecutive-year.md): Gartner has once again recognized SureCloud as a Challenger in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for IT Risk Management and the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ f..
- [ProductLife Group and Juuka Advisory team up to launch ProductLife Consulting](https://assetdigest.com/productlife-group-and-juuka-advisory-team-up-to-launch-productlife-consulting.md): New consulting offering will embrace an end-to-end services portfolio for Pharma, Biotech, MedTech and cosmetics markets with specific support on Life Sciences ..
- [Northwich trio shortlisted by judges for Enterprise Vision Awards](https://assetdigest.com/northwich-trio-shortlisted-by-judges-for-enterprise-vision-awards.md): AN unshakable commitment to help others is a trait shared by women from Northwich shortlisted for a prestigious business award. Emma Guy, Sue France and Ashley ..
- [Gas price surge, just one more headwind for world economy](https://assetdigest.com/gas-price-surge-just-one-more-headwind-for-world-economy.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – Soaring gas prices that threaten to push up winter fuel bills, hurt consumption and exacerbate a near-term spike in inf..
- [Evergrande jitters pull risk currencies lower, dollar gains on safety bid](https://assetdigest.com/evergrande-jitters-pull-risk-currencies-lower-dollar-gains-on-safety-bid.md): (Adds details, updates prices; changes byline, dateline; previous LONDON) By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – The offshore Chinese yuan weakened versus ..
- [Cathay Pacific lowers Q4 capacity forecast as travel restrictions linger](https://assetdigest.com/cathay-pacific-lowers-q4-capacity-forecast-as-travel-restrictions-linger.md): (Reuters) -Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Monday it had lowered its passenger capacity forecast for the remainder of the year to 13% of pre-CO..
- [Oil giant Shell sets sights on sustainable aviation fuel take-off](https://assetdigest.com/oil-giant-shell-sets-sights-on-sustainable-aviation-fuel-take-off.md): By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell plans to start producing low-carbon jet fuel at scale by 2025, in an attempt to encourage the world’s air..
- [Belfast firm named winner of 2021 ‘Diversity &amp; Inclusion’ Awards Northern Ireland](https://assetdigest.com/belfast-firm-named-winner-of-2021-diversity-inclusion-awards-northern-ireland.md): AMS has been awarded the ‘Diversity & Inclusion’ Award at the 2021 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland. The Award is one of 11 Awards categorie..
- [Change’s global expansion ramps up with Singapore APAC hub](https://assetdigest.com/changes-global-expansion-ramps-up-with-singapore-apac-hub.md): New office follows $4.5M (€3.7M) fundraise and 180% customer growth over the past year Change, a cryptocurrency platform for retail investors, has announced..
- [Countries&#8217; emissions pledges still fall short of global climate goals, UN says](https://assetdigest.com/countries-emissions-pledges-still-fall-short-of-global-climate-goals-un-says.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Countries’ latest pledges to cut emissions would fail to avert catastrophic climate change, the United Nations said on F..
- [Exclusive-Teamsters organizing workers&#8217; unions at 9 Amazon.com facilities in Canada](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-teamsters-organizing-workers-unions-at-9-amazon-com-facilities-in-canada.md): By Julia Love and Moira Warburton (Reuters) – The Teamsters workers’ union has launched campaigns to organize employees in at least nine Canadian facilities..
- [Catwalk shows return at hybrid London Fashion Week](https://assetdigest.com/catwalk-shows-return-at-hybrid-london-fashion-week.md): By Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON (Reuters) – A hybrid London Fashion Week kicked off on Friday, with a mix of digital presentations and the event’s first in..
- [With tighter grip, Beijing sends message to Hong Kong tycoons: fall in line](https://assetdigest.com/with-tighter-grip-beijing-sends-message-to-hong-kong-tycoons-fall-in-line.md): By Clare Jim and Farah Master HONG KONG (Reuters) – As Beijing seeks to tighten its grip over Hong Kong, it has a new mandate for the city’s powerful proper..
- [With progress in creditor talks, Malaysia&#8217;s AirAsia X targets end-Oct meetings](https://assetdigest.com/with-progress-in-creditor-talks-malaysias-airasia-x-targets-end-oct-meetings.md): By Liz Lee KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has made “substantial progress” in its months-long talks with creditors as it aims to..
- [ALMOST HALF OF UK WORKERS WOULD HIDE HEALTH ISSUE FROM EMPLOYER](https://assetdigest.com/almost-half-of-uk-workers-would-hide-health-issue-from-employer.md): Almost half of UK employees would not talk to their employer if they were experiencing a health issue, having a detrimental impact on business performance and c..
- [Radical thinkers on business, society and ecology hosted by Nyenrode Busisiness University](https://assetdigest.com/radical-thinkers-on-business-society-and-ecology-hosted-by-nyenrode-busisiness-university.md): To play a key role in shaping responsible leaders, business schools need to offer multiple perspectives on the complex social and environmental challenges of th..
- [Recruitment costs jump for 75% of hiring managers amid talent drought](https://assetdigest.com/recruitment-costs-jump-for-75-of-hiring-managers-amid-talent-drought.md): 16 September 2021 Three quarters of hiring managers report that the cost of recruiting workers has increased since January this year, as businesses compete to s..
- [Dollar index jumps after U.S. retail sales show surprise rebound](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-index-jumps-after-u-s-retail-sales-show-surprise-rebound.md): By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar hit a near 3-week high against a basket of currencies on Thursday after data showed U.S. retail sales..
- [Exclusive-Facebook to target harmful coordination by real accounts using playbook against fake networks](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-facebook-to-target-harmful-coordination-by-real-accounts-using-playbook-against-fake-networks.md): By Elizabeth Culliford and Fanny Potkin (Reuters) – Facebook is taking a more aggressive approach to shut down coordinated groups of real-user accounts engagi..
- [S.Africa says UK climate envoy to visit to discuss helping shift from coal](https://assetdigest.com/s-africa-says-uk-climate-envoy-to-visit-to-discuss-helping-shift-from-coal.md): By Tim Cocks JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Britain’s envoy to the U.N. Climate Change Conference plans to visit South Africa ahead of the November talks, a spoke..
- [European new car sales down in July, August &#8211; ACEA](https://assetdigest.com/european-new-car-sales-down-in-july-august-acea.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – European car registrations dropped in July and August after four months of growth, industry data showed on Thursday, suggesting that a glob..
- [German engineering firms expect hit from supply chain bottlenecks next year](https://assetdigest.com/german-engineering-firms-expect-hit-from-supply-chain-bottlenecks-next-year.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – The majority of German mechanical engineering companies are facing noticeable or serious supply chain problems, a survey by Germany’s VDM..
- [Zara owner Inditex sales rebound to top pre-pandemic levels](https://assetdigest.com/zara-owner-inditex-sales-rebound-to-top-pre-pandemic-levels.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Fashion brand Zara owner Inditex rebounded with an 850 million euro second-quarter profit on Wednesday as sales topped pre-pandemic levels,..
- [BNP Paribas buys majority stake in Dutch firm Dynamic Credit Group](https://assetdigest.com/bnp-paribas-buys-majority-stake-in-dutch-firm-dynamic-credit-group.md): PARIS (Reuters) – BNP Paribas Asset Management has agreed to buy a majority stake in Dynamic Credit Group, an Amsterdam-based asset manager and specialist len..
- [BAE Systems sees big opportunity in space after UK satellite bolt-on](https://assetdigest.com/bae-systems-sees-big-opportunity-in-space-after-uk-satellite-bolt-on.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British defence company BAE Systems said space was a big area of opportunity, after it acquired UK-based satellite specialist In-Space Miss..
- [Jewellery maker Pandora bets on &#8216;Gen Z&#8217; to boost sales](https://assetdigest.com/jewellery-maker-pandora-bets-on-gen-z-to-boost-sales.md): By Stine Jacobsen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Danish jewellery maker Pandora plans to produce edgy pieces to attract young shoppers and significantly boost sales in t..
- [Global stock markets slip on inflation, tax, regulation worries](https://assetdigest.com/global-stock-markets-slip-on-inflation-tax-regulation-worries.md): By Sujata Rao and Elizabeth Dilts Marshall NEW YORK (Reuters) – World stock markets edged lower on Monday on worries over inflation and moves to tax the world..
- [GM digs in with LG Corp to speed a fix for Bolt battery fires](https://assetdigest.com/gm-digs-in-with-lg-corp-to-speed-a-fix-for-bolt-battery-fires.md): By Paul Lienert and Heekyong Yang (Reuters) – General Motors Co is taking a more direct role with South Korea’s LG Corp, its longtime electric vehicle partn..
- [Uber drivers are employees, not contractors, says Dutch court](https://assetdigest.com/uber-drivers-are-employees-not-contractors-says-dutch-court.md): By Anthony Deutsch and Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Uber drivers are employees, not contractors, and so entitled to greater workers’ rights under local ..
- [U.S. consumers&#8217; inflation expectations highest in 8 years, NY Fed says](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-consumers-inflation-expectations-highest-in-8-years-ny-fed-says.md): By Jonnelle Marte (Reuters) – U.S. consumers’ expectations for how much inflation will change over the next year and the coming three years rose last month ..
- [How to recover from serious Forex Losses](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-recover-from-serious-forex-losses.md): Even when traders have been trading different financial markets for decades, they know and will tell beginner traders that one of the most crucial steps to achi..
- [Telefonica hires Goldman Sachs to sell UK mobile masts stake, El Confidencial says](https://assetdigest.com/telefonica-hires-goldman-sachs-to-sell-uk-mobile-masts-stake-el-confidencial-says.md): MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s Telefonica has hired investment bank Goldman Sachs to sell its 50% stake in a mobile masts operator in Britain, El Confidencial r..
- [Vaccine maker Valneva&#8217;s shares slump after UK ends COVID-19 deal](https://assetdigest.com/vaccine-maker-valnevas-shares-slump-after-uk-ends-covid-19-deal.md): PARIS (Reuters) -Valneva shares plunged around 40% in early Monday trading after the British government ended a COVID-19 vaccine supply deal with the French com..
- [Strained supply chains keep U.S. producer prices hot](https://assetdigest.com/strained-supply-chains-keep-u-s-producer-prices-hot.md): By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. producer prices increased solidly in August, leading to the biggest annual gain in nearly 11 years, suggesting t..
- [Apple must ease App Store rules, U.S. judge orders, in a blow to iPhone maker](https://assetdigest.com/apple-must-ease-app-store-rules-u-s-judge-orders-in-a-blow-to-iphone-maker.md): By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) -A U.S. federal judge struck down a core part of Apple Inc’s App Store rules on Friday, forcing the company to allow developers to..
- [Oil rallies to $73 on tight U.S. supplies, Biden-Xi call](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rallies-to-73-on-tight-u-s-supplies-biden-xi-call.md): By Jessica Resnick-Ault NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil rose to briefly top $73 a barrel on Friday, supported by growing signs of supply tightness in the United States ..
- [Trinity Business School wins major award for gender diversity, the ‘Athena award&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/trinity-business-school-wins-major-award-for-gender-diversity-the-athena-award.md): Trinity Business School has been awarded the Athena SWAN Bronze Award from the Equality Challenge Unit in recognition of their commitment to improving gender eq..
- [ServiceMax Positioned as a Leader for the 6th Con-secutive Time in the 2021 Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management](https://assetdigest.com/servicemax-positioned-as-a-leader-for-the-6th-con-secutive-time-in-the-2021-magic-quadrant-for-field-service-management.md): Recognized for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute LONDON, UK – September 9, 2021 – ServiceMax, a leading and innovative provider of solutions in ..
- [Covid-19 has reduced the gender working hours gap](https://assetdigest.com/covid-19-has-reduced-the-gender-working-hours-gap.md): The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced the gender gap in the number of hours worked in paid employment, according to new research by the University of Cologne. “Th..
- [Armour Comms showcases new secure collaborative working solutions with MOD and Bittium at DSEI](https://assetdigest.com/armour-comms-showcases-new-secure-collaborative-working-solutions-with-mod-and-bittium-at-dsei.md): London, UK – Armour Comms will be showcasing several new capabilities of its OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE, NATO approved Armour® Mobile at DSEI, including a technical ..
- [Chip Childers Joins Puppet as Chief Architect](https://assetdigest.com/chip-childers-joins-puppet-as-chief-architect.md): Puppet, the industry standard for infrastructure automation, today announced Chip Childers as chief architect. Childers brings more than 20 years of technolog..
- [Quantexa named AML industry leader in “Aite-Novarica Matrix Award”](https://assetdigest.com/quantexa-named-aml-industry-leader-in-aite-novarica-matrix-award.md): Leading global advisory firm providing mission-critical insights on technology, regulations, strategy, and operations to the Financial Services industry establi..
- [Datacentrepricing&#8217;s latest research reveals that the Asia-Pacific region, the four fastest growing Data Cen-tre market, is forecast to increase by an average of 90% over the next 3-year period &#8211; more than double the European amount](https://assetdigest.com/datacentrepricings-latest-research-reveals-that-the-asia-pacific-region-the-four-fastest-growing-data-cen-tre-market-is-forecast-to-increase-by-an-average-of-90-over-the-next-3-year-period-more-t.md): Datacentrepricing, the specialists in Data Centre research, finds that “Data Centre under development in the Asia-Pac region is over 1.5 million m2 of 3rd-par..
- [UK businesses vulnerable as back-ups remain ex-posed to ransomware attacks](https://assetdigest.com/uk-businesses-vulnerable-as-back-ups-remain-ex-posed-to-ransomware-attacks.md): Osirium Technologies plc (AIM: OSI), a leading UK-based cyber security software vendor, has today released first findings from The Osirium Ransomware Index whic..
- [Avocor Announces Strategic Partnership with Google Workspace and Launches Two New Google Meet Se-ries One All-in-one Video Conferencing Devices, Revo-lutionising Personal and Team Collaboration](https://assetdigest.com/avocor-announces-strategic-partnership-with-google-workspace-and-launches-two-new-google-meet-se-ries-one-all-in-one-video-conferencing-devices-revo-lutionising-personal-and-team-collaboration.md): Developed with Google Workspace to bring meeting equity to everyone both in-person and remote, the new Google Meet Series One Desk 27 and Board 65 by Avocor com..
- [Puppet Announces List of Puppetize Digital Speakers](https://assetdigest.com/puppet-announces-list-of-puppetize-digital-speakers.md): Leading global advisory firm providing mission-critical insights on technology, regulations, strategy, and operations to the Financial Services industry establi..
- [Only 2% Of Homes &amp; Businesses in Wales Have Claimed Relevant Broadband Funding](https://assetdigest.com/only-2-of-homes-businesses-in-wales-have-claimed-relevant-broadband-funding.md): 77,000 premises in Wales are not maximising the availability of government grants to access new broadband technology. There have been 1,702 Access Broadband Cym..
- [Sectigo’s Root Causes Cybersecurity Podcast Hits 50,000 Listeners](https://assetdigest.com/sectigos-root-causes-cybersecurity-podcast-hits-50000-listeners.md): Weekly Podcast Hosted by Industry Veterans Explores Digital Identity, Public Key Infrastructure, and Cryptographic Connections in Today’s Evolving Computing W..
- [How people envision becoming an entrepreneur in North Korea](https://assetdigest.com/how-people-envision-becoming-an-entrepreneur-in-north-korea.md): Despite the fact most forms are illegal, entrepreneurial engagement is still possible and desirable in North Korea, according to new research by Aalto Universit..
- [Malaysia&#8217;s Top Glove says U.S. lifts import ban over forced labour](https://assetdigest.com/malaysias-top-glove-says-u-s-lifts-import-ban-over-forced-labour.md): By A. Ananthalakshmi and Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp said on Friday it has been allowed to resume sales to the United Sta..
- [Exclusive: Wide-ranging SolarWinds probe sparks fear in Corporate America](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-wide-ranging-solarwinds-probe-sparks-fear-in-corporate-america.md): By Christopher Bing, Chris Prentice and Joseph Menn (Reuters) – A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into the SolarWinds Russian hacking op..
- [Biotech boom fuels demand for contractors in Austria](https://assetdigest.com/biotech-boom-fuels-demand-for-contractors-in-austria.md): 6 September 2021 Demand for international contractor management solutions has jumped in Austria, as talent from overseas is drafted in to support the booming ph..
- [The Youth Group acquires Fledglink to create thousands of jobs for young people](https://assetdigest.com/the-youth-group-acquires-fledglink-to-create-thousands-of-jobs-for-young-people.md): The UK’s largest community of youth, individuals and enterprises acquires Fledglink The Youth Group are pleased to confirm that it’s acquired Fledglink an a..
- [Trade body responds to latest ONS data](https://assetdigest.com/trade-body-responds-to-latest-ons-data.md): 17 August 2021 Responding to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which revealed a record number of job vacancies were posted in July, ..
- [COVID-19 impact could hit Japanese automakers&#8217; output in Oct](https://assetdigest.com/covid-19-impact-could-hit-japanese-automakers-output-in-oct.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Disruptions to parts and components suppliers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could force fresh production cuts at Japanese automakers in Oc..
- [U.S. markets regulator takes aim at Coinbase lending product](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-markets-regulator-takes-aim-at-coinbase-lending-product.md): WASHINGTON/HONG KONG (Reuters) -The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has told Coinbase Global Inc that it plans to sue the cryptocurrency exchange if it ..
- [ByteDance in talks with banks to borrow over $3 billion, sources say](https://assetdigest.com/bytedance-in-talks-with-banks-to-borrow-over-3-billion-sources-say.md): (Reuters) -ByteDance, the Chinese owner of short-video platform TikTok, is in talks with Wall Street banks to borrow more than $3 billion to refinance its debt,..
- [Ryanair says British airports to struggle this Christmas](https://assetdigest.com/ryanair-says-british-airports-to-struggle-this-christmas.md): ROME (Reuters) – British airports will struggle to cope with Christmas traffic due to the impact of COVID-19 and Brexit border controls, Ryanair Chie..
- [World, U.S. share markets come under pressure as Delta, economic worries mount](https://assetdigest.com/world-u-s-share-markets-come-under-pressure-as-delta-economic-worries-mount.md): By Chris Prentice and Danilo Masoni WASHINGTON/MILAN (Reuters) – World stock markets fell from record highs and U.S. shares were mixed on Tuesday as mounting ..
- [UK launches 270 million pound fund to support green heating technology](https://assetdigest.com/uk-launches-270-million-pound-fund-to-support-green-heating-technology.md): (Reuters) – The UK government said on Tuesday it has launched a new 270 million pound ($373.63 million) fund in its bid to gradually transition away from gas ..
- [London takes aim at New York with five-year financial plan](https://assetdigest.com/london-takes-aim-at-new-york-with-five-year-financial-plan.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain needs to ease taxes on banks and make it easier to hire staff from abroad, its financial and professional services lob..
- [Sydney COVID-19 cases seen topping 2,000 a day as Australia ramps up vaccinations](https://assetdigest.com/sydney-covid-19-cases-seen-topping-2000-a-day-as-australia-ramps-up-vaccinations.md): By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) – Sydney, the epicentre of Australia’s biggest coronavirus outbreak, is expected to see daily infections peak next week, auth..
- [Iraq and Total sign $27 billion energy projects deal](https://assetdigest.com/iraq-and-total-sign-27-billion-energy-projects-deal.md): By Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) – France’s Total will build four giant energy projects in southern Iraq under a $27 billion deal signed in Baghdad on Sun..
- [Armadillo Managed Services Launches Cloud Security Assessment Service](https://assetdigest.com/armadillo-managed-services-launches-cloud-security-assessment-service.md): Platform enables any sized company to accurately evaluate its cloud security and compliance posture in minutes. London, UK – Armadillo, a twenty year veteran ..
- [Little Princess Trust brings wig work back to the UK](https://assetdigest.com/little-princess-trust-brings-wig-work-back-to-the-uk.md): The Little Princess Trust selects Banbury Postiche to fulfil real hair wig requirements The Little Princess Trust, the Hereford-based charity supplying real hai..
- [Exclusive: U.S. funding tapped for Pacific undersea cable after China rebuffed](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-u-s-funding-tapped-for-pacific-undersea-cable-after-china-rebuffed.md): By Jonathan Barrett SYDNEY (Reuters) – The Federated States of Micronesia will tap a U.S. funding facility to construct a Pacific undersea communications cabl..
- [Cargill opens new Brazil pectin factory, first outside Europe](https://assetdigest.com/cargill-opens-new-brazil-pectin-factory-first-outside-europe.md): By Ana Mano SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The Brazilian unit of U.S. commodities trader Cargill has finished building a new facility to produce pectin, a fruit by-pro..
- [Aerospike Q2 2021 Is Best Quarter in Company’s His-tory](https://assetdigest.com/aerospike-q2-2021-is-best-quarter-in-companys-his-tory.md): Widespread Demand for Petabyte Scale, Multi-cloud AI and ML Applications Drives Momentum for Aerospike Real-time Data Platform in EMEA LONDON, UK —Aerospike ..
- [PRIMIS LAUNCHES WITH A MISSION TO IM-PROVE D&amp;I LANDSCAPE IN THE TECH SECTOR](https://assetdigest.com/primis-launches-with-a-mission-to-im-prove-di-landscape-in-the-tech-sector.md): Today sees the launch of Primis, a technology recruitment firm operating in the UK and US, which, founder Ben Broughton says, will have a focus on putting peopl..
- [U.S. labor market powers ahead as weekly jobless claims fall, layoffs hit 24-year low](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-labor-market-powers-ahead-as-weekly-jobless-claims-fall-layoffs-hit-24-year-low.md): By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, while layoffs dropped to their lowest ..
- [Ryanair passenger numbers rise in August to 11.1 million](https://assetdigest.com/ryanair-passenger-numbers-rise-in-august-to-11-1-million.md): DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ryanair on Thursday said it flew 11.1 million passengers in August, 75% of the number the budget airline carried in August 2019 before COVI..
- [Exclusive-Apple hit with antitrust case in India over in-app payments issues](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-apple-hit-with-antitrust-case-in-india-over-in-app-payments-issues.md): By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Apple Inc is facing an antitrust challenge in India for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the apps market by fo..
- [Attraction bonuses no quick fix for skills crisis](https://assetdigest.com/attraction-bonuses-no-quick-fix-for-skills-crisis.md): 1 September 2021 Desperate employers must resist the urge to ‘buy their way out’ of the ongoing skills crisis – and should instead focus on long-term tale..
- [Aryaka Named to Inc. Magazine’s List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the Second Consecutive Year](https://assetdigest.com/aryaka-named-to-inc-magazines-list-of-americas-fastest-growing-private-companies-for-the-second-consecutive-year.md): SD-WAN and SASE Pioneer Recognized for its 93 Percent Three-Year Revenue Growth San Mateo, CA. – September 1, 2021 – Aryaka®, the leader in fully managed S..
- [Why more businesses need to invest in VR to safeguard their future.](https://assetdigest.com/why-more-businesses-need-to-invest-in-vr-to-safeguard-their-future.md): By: Andrew Hawken, CEO of Mesmerise The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the general uptake of technology by businesses, with many increasingly relying on video ..
- [An Internaut’s Bible: Avoid Falling into the Clutches of Cybercriminals with these Five Commandments](https://assetdigest.com/an-internauts-bible-avoid-falling-into-the-clutches-of-cybercriminals-with-these-five-commandments.md): Think before you click on a link, use a different password for everything, avoid downloading attachments from strangers and never access unprotected public WiFi..
- [Oil dips; OPEC+ sticks to gradual output hikes](https://assetdigest.com/oil-dips-opec-sticks-to-gradual-output-hikes.md): By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after OPEC and its allies agreed to stick to their existing policy of gradual oil output..
- [ARTISTRY™ BRAND LAUNCHES NEW CLEAN, TRACEABLE AND VEGAN SKINCARE LINE](https://assetdigest.com/artistry-brand-launches-new-clean-traceable-and-vegan-skincare-line.md): The Artistry™ brand introduces a convergence unlike any other skincare line with Artistry Skin Nutrition™ products that work like supplements for the skin. ..
- [Moderna to recall COVID-19 doses in Japan after stainless steel contaminants found](https://assetdigest.com/moderna-to-recall-covid-19-doses-in-japan-after-stainless-steel-contaminants-found.md): By Rocky Swift and Carl O’Donnell TOKYO (Reuters) -Moderna Inc and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd on Wednesday said they are working with Japanese authorities t..
- [One million without power as Ida leaves trail of destruction](https://assetdigest.com/one-million-without-power-as-ida-leaves-trail-of-destruction.md): By Devika Krishna Kumar and Maria Caspani HOUMA, La. (Reuters) -Evacuees who fled Ida before the powerful hurricane devastated southern Louisiana are being urge..
- [Below a pyramid, a treasure trove sheds new light on ancient Mexican rites](https://assetdigest.com/below-a-pyramid-a-treasure-trove-sheds-new-light-on-ancient-mexican-rites.md): By David Alire Garcia TEOTIHUACAN, Mexico (Reuters) – More than a decade after Sergio Gomez began excavating a tunnel under a towering Mexican pyramid, the ar..
- [Japan finds stainless steel particles in suspended doses of Moderna vaccine](https://assetdigest.com/japan-finds-stainless-steel-particles-in-suspended-doses-of-moderna-vaccine.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s health ministry said on Wednesday that contaminants found in suspended Moderna Inc <MRNA.O> COVID-19 vaccines were particles of st..
- [Bank of England names former Goldman economist Pill to top economics role](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-names-former-goldman-economist-pill-to-top-economics-role.md): By David Milliken and Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England named Huw Pill, a former chief European economist at Goldman Sachs with lengthy previo..
- [OPEC+ seen sticking to policy despite higher oil demand](https://assetdigest.com/opec-seen-sticking-to-policy-despite-higher-oil-demand.md): By Ahmad Ghaddar, Rania El Gamal and Alex Lawler LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) -OPEC and its allies will likely stick to their existing policy of gradual oil output in..
- [English study finds long COVID affects up to 1 in 7 children months after infection](https://assetdigest.com/english-study-finds-long-covid-affects-up-to-1-in-7-children-months-after-infection.md): LONDON (Reuters) – As many as 1 in 7 children may have symptoms linked to the coronavirus months after testing positive for COVID-19, the authors of an Englis..
- [Google appeals French 500 million eur copyright fine](https://assetdigest.com/google-appeals-french-500-million-eur-copyright-fine.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Alphabet’s Google said on Wednesday it was appealing a “disproportionate” 500 million euro ($591 million) fine imposed by France’s a..
- [WH Smith warns on 2022 profit due to slow travel recovery](https://assetdigest.com/wh-smith-warns-on-2022-profit-due-to-slow-travel-recovery.md): By Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) -WH Smith’s 2022 profit is likely to be at the lower end of market expectations, the British retailer warned on Wednesday as a s..
- [5 Things to Know Before Starting a Small Business &#8211; Important Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Small Business](https://assetdigest.com/5-things-to-know-before-starting-a-small-business.md): So, you want to start your own small business? Good for you! The hardest part of starting any new business is choosing a niche. If you know absolutely nothing a..
- [Guide to Registering a Nonprofit Company &#8211; Some Things to Consider](https://assetdigest.com/guide-to-registering-a-nonprofit-company-some-things-to-consider.md): Many business owners ask, how can I set up registering a non-profit company? The truth of the matter is that it really is quite simple to do so if you follow th..
- [GSK, SK Bioscience to test COVID-19 vaccine against AstraZeneca shot](https://assetdigest.com/gsk-sk-bioscience-to-test-covid-19-vaccine-against-astrazeneca-shot.md): (Reuters) – Britain’s GSK and South Korea’s SK Bioscience said on Tuesday the drugmakers have begun a late-stage trial of their COVID-19 vaccine candidate..
- [France&#8217;s Vivendi sells 2.9% of Universal to Pershing Square for $1.15 billion](https://assetdigest.com/3308-2.md): PARIS (Reuters) – Billionaire hedge fund manager William Ackman’s Pershing Square fund has committed to acquire an additional 2.9% of Universal Music Group ..
- [The Top 5 Things You Need To Know When Setting Up A Small Business](https://assetdigest.com/the-top-5-things-you-need-to-know-when-setting-up-a-small-business.md): By: Brendan Small, CEO of SpotGo Thinking of starting a small business of your own? If any, now is the perfect time to begin percolating ideas for what the worl..
- [Ida loses punch, levees hold, but Louisiana expects more rain and flooding](https://assetdigest.com/ida-loses-punch-levees-hold-but-louisiana-expects-more-rain-and-flooding.md): By Devika Krishna Kumar NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Ida lost some of its punch over southwestern Mississippi on Monday after making landfall in Louisiana as one o..
- [Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana, knocking out power in New Orleans](https://assetdigest.com/hurricane-ida-lashes-louisiana-knocking-out-power-in-new-orleans.md): By Devika Krishna Kumar and Jonathan Allen NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) -Hurricane Ida plowed into Louisiana from the Gulf of Mexico as a fierce Category 4 storm on Su..
- [EIG Global Energy Partners submits offer for Petrobras pipelines in Brazil, source says](https://assetdigest.com/eig-global-energy-partners-submits-offer-for-petrobras-pipelines-in-brazil-source-says.md): By Gram Slattery RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – U.S. private equity firm EIG Global Energy Partners submitted a binding offer worth several hundred million dolla..
- [Bank of England removes paintings of governors linked to slave trade](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-removes-paintings-of-governors-linked-to-slave-trade.md): By Huw Jones and Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England said on Friday it has removed 10 oil paintings and busts of seven governors and directors..
- [Cricket-India lose Rahul as England continue victory march](https://assetdigest.com/cricket-india-lose-rahul-as-england-continue-victory-march.md): LEEDS, England (Reuters) – England grabbed a massive first innings lead of 354 runs and then reduced India to 34-1 to stay on course for a series-levelling vi..
- [5 things that are still killing your productivity when you work from home, and how to beat them](https://assetdigest.com/5-things-that-are-still-killing-your-productivity-when-you-work-from-home-and-how-to-beat-them.md): By Jessica French, Development Manager at CABA, the charity supporting the wellbeing of chartered accountants and their families Since the beginning of the pa..
- [Toshiba in talks with four investment firms for strategic ideas -sources](https://assetdigest.com/toshiba-in-talks-with-four-investment-firms-for-strategic-ideas-sources.md): By Makiko Yamazaki and Scott Murdoch TOKYO/HONG KONG (Reuters) -Toshiba Corp is in talks with at least four global private equity firms including KKR & Co Inc a..
- [J&amp;J says booster dose increased antibodies in early-stage studies](https://assetdigest.com/jj-says-booster-dose-increased-antibodies-in-early-stage-studies.md): By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – A booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine sharply increased levels of antibodies, according to interim..
- [S.Korea parliament committee votes to curb Google, Apple commission dominance](https://assetdigest.com/s-korea-parliament-committee-votes-to-curb-google-apple-commission-dominance.md): SEOUL (Reuters) – A South Korean parliamentary committee voted early on Wednesday to recommend amending a law, a key step toward banning Google and Apple from..
- [Sydney hospitals under strain as coronavirus cases hit record](https://assetdigest.com/sydney-hospitals-under-strain-as-coronavirus-cases-hit-record.md): SYDNEY (Reuters) – Sydney’s COVID-19 cases rose to a new daily record on Wednesday, putting parts of the health system under “severe pressure”, official..
- [McDonald&#8217;s milkshakes off the British menu after supply chain issues](https://assetdigest.com/mcdonalds-milkshakes-off-the-british-menu-after-supply-chain-issues.md): LONDON (Reuters) – McDonald’s said it had taken milkshakes and bottled drinks off the menu at all of its British restaurants as it battled the supply chain ..
- [Luxury to essential: Latam boosts internet access in pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/luxury-to-essential-latam-boosts-internet-access-in-pandemic.md): By Anastasia Moloney and Fabio Teixeira BOGOTA/RIO DE JANEIRO (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -Huddled over a red tablet on loan from their school, Mercedes Ortiz..
- [Israel&#8217;s COVID-19 vaccine boosters show signs of taming Delta](https://assetdigest.com/israels-covid-19-vaccine-boosters-show-signs-of-taming-delta.md): By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Less than a month into a COVID-19 vaccine booster drive, Israel is seeing signs of an impact on the country’s high infec..
- [Bitcoin price rises past $50,000 as rebound continues](https://assetdigest.com/bitcoin-price-rises-past-50000-as-rebound-continues.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Bitcoin’s price surged past $50,000 on Monday for the first time since May, continuing its rebound from a months-long slump. The world’..
- [Fed chief Powell&#8217;s record &#8216;mixed,&#8217; think tank says](https://assetdigest.com/fed-chief-powells-record-mixed-think-tank-says.md): By Ann Saphir (Reuters) – A think tank highly critical of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s record on banking regulation released an assessment of his f..
- [UK economic growth slowed again in August as post-lockdown shortages bite &#8211; PMI](https://assetdigest.com/uk-economic-growth-slowed-again-in-august-as-post-lockdown-shortages-bite-pmi.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s post-lockdown economic bounce-back slowed sharply in August as companies struggled with unprecedented shortages of staff and ma..
- [Shares in UK chain Sainsbury&#8217;s jump 11% on report of buyout interest](https://assetdigest.com/shares-in-uk-chain-sainsburys-jump-11-on-report-of-buyout-interest.md): (Reuters) – Shares in Sainsbury’s jumped 11% to a three-year high on Monday after a report over the weekend said private equity firms could launch bids wort..
- [WELLBEING TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS WHILST WORKING FROM HOME](https://assetdigest.com/wellbeing-tips-to-manage-stress-whilst-working-from-home.md): By Kate Morris-Bates, MSc, PGDip, BA (Joint Hons), PGCert, PCC, MBAcC – Wellness Consultant, Coach & Integrative Medicine Specialist Novelty to Normality Bare..
- [Dealing with Work-from-home Related Stress](https://assetdigest.com/dealing-with-work-from-home-related-stress.md): By: Simon Roderick, Managing Director of Fram Search, a specialist financial services recruitment firm (www.framexec.com). Many have cut out the long and ofte..
- [Business owners risk non-compliance penalties in digital tax overhaul](https://assetdigest.com/business-owners-risk-non-compliance-penalties-in-digital-tax-overhaul.md): More than a third of entrepreneurs use outdated financial record keeping procedures From April 2022, all VAT registered companies will need to keep digital reco..
- [‘Paw Patrol’ unleashed: Behind ViacomCBS’s plan to take on Disney](https://assetdigest.com/paw-patrol-unleashed-behind-viacomcbss-plan-to-take-on-disney.md): By Helen Coster (Reuters) -When “Paw Patrol: The Movie” hits theaters and the Paramount+ streaming service on Friday, it will kick off one of ViacomCBS’ m..
- [Wall Street bounces, oil slides as markets mull murky economic picture](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-bounces-oil-slides-as-markets-mull-murky-economic-picture.md): By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Stocks recovered ground on Friday amid concerns about global economic growth amid rising coronavirus cases, which contin..
- [Factbox-How Big Tech is faring against U.S. lawsuits and probes](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-how-big-tech-is-faring-against-u-s-lawsuits-and-probes.md): (Reuters) – Big Tech platforms Facebook Inc and Google have been hit with a series of antitrust lawsuits by the U.S. federal government and states on charges ..
- [Musk says Tesla will launch prototype of humanoid robot next year](https://assetdigest.com/musk-says-tesla-will-launch-prototype-of-humanoid-robot-next-year.md): SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk on Thursday said it will probably launch the prototype of a humanoid robot called “Tesla Bot” next year,..
- [COVID-fuelled semiconductor crunch chips away at carmakers](https://assetdigest.com/3214-2.md): By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – In grim warnings this week, major carmakers including Toyota and Volkswagen offered fresh evidence that the auto industry rem..
- [Stung by climate change: drought-weakened bee colonies shrink U.S. honey crop, threaten almonds](https://assetdigest.com/stung-by-climate-change-drought-weakened-bee-colonies-shrink-u-s-honey-crop-threaten-almonds.md): By Karl Plume GACKLE, North Dakota (Reuters) – There was barely a buzz in the air as John Miller pried the lid off of a crate, one of several “bee boxes” ..
- [Musk&#8217;s &#8216;AI Day&#8217; confronts tough questions about Tesla&#8217;s technology](https://assetdigest.com/musks-ai-day-confronts-tough-questions-about-teslas-technology.md): By Hyunjoo Jin SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – At Tesla’s “Autonomy Day” event in April 2019, Chief Executive Elon Musk said that by mid-2020 Tesla would have..
- [Managing wellbeing in a remote working environment](https://assetdigest.com/managing-wellbeing-in-a-remote-working-environment.md): Remote working is here to stay, whether it be on a full-time or hybrid basis. But while some feel it has enabled them to achieve a better work life balance, oth..
- [Australian jobless rate drops, but lockdowns muddy the data](https://assetdigest.com/australian-jobless-rate-drops-but-lockdowns-muddy-the-data.md): By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s unemployment rate dived unexpectedly in July to a 12-year low, but the drop was largely due to people falling o..
- [Robinhood sees retail traders taking a breather in third quarter](https://assetdigest.com/robinhood-sees-retail-traders-taking-a-breather-in-third-quarter.md): By Sohini Podder, John McCrank and Sinéad Carew (Reuters) – Robinhood Markets Inc expects retail investors to become less active in the third quarter, after ..
- [Third Pfizer dose 86% effective in over 60s, Israeli HMO says](https://assetdigest.com/third-pfizer-dose-86-effective-in-over-60s-israeli-hmo-says.md): TEL AVIV (Reuters) – A third dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine was found to be 86% effective in people aged over 60, an Israeli healthcare provider..
- [U.S. to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in September](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-to-begin-offering-covid-19-vaccine-booster-shots-in-september.md): By Carl O’Donnell and Ahmed Aboulenein (Reuters) -The U.S. government said on Wednesday it plans to make COVID-19 vaccine booster shots widely available start..
- [Ryanair hits back at Italian authority over seat surcharges](https://assetdigest.com/ryanair-hits-back-at-italian-authority-over-seat-surcharges.md): MILAN (Reuters) – Budget airline Ryanair has hit back at Italy’s civil aviation authority ENAC in a dispute over extra fees for seats assigned to adults acc..
- [Australia says it has evacuated 26 people from Afghanistan in first flight](https://assetdigest.com/australia-says-it-has-evacuated-26-people-from-afghanistan-in-first-flight.md): By Colin Packham CANBERRA (Reuters) – Australia flew 26 people out of Afghanistan in its first rescue flight, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday,..
- [British Home Secretary calls on other nations to help take in Afghan refugees](https://assetdigest.com/british-home-secretary-calls-on-other-nations-to-help-take-in-afghan-refugees.md): (Reuters) – British Home Secretary Priti Patel has called on other nations to help take in Afghan refugees, according to a piece that she wrote in the Daily T..
- [Automobile shortages, spending shift to services hurt U.S. retail sales](https://assetdigest.com/automobile-shortages-spending-shift-to-services-hurt-u-s-retail-sales.md): By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in July as shortages depressed motor vehicle purchases and the boost to spe..
- [Oil eases as weak Asian data, more lockdowns dampen demand hopes](https://assetdigest.com/oil-eases-as-weak-asian-data-more-lockdowns-dampen-demand-hopes.md): By Devika Krishna Kumar NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices weakened for a fourth session on Tuesday, on the back of surging cases of coronavirus in Japan and a weak..
- [As Delta spreads, some travelers double up on COVID-19 vaccine in U.S](https://assetdigest.com/as-delta-spreads-some-travelers-double-up-on-covid-19-vaccine-in-u-s.md): By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Alison Toni felt lucky to get Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine in Chile earlier this year. A month later, she was in Minne..
- [Kiwi hit by new virus case; souring risk sentiment supports yen, Swiss franc](https://assetdigest.com/kiwi-hit-by-new-virus-case-souring-risk-sentiment-supports-yen-swiss-franc.md): By Hideyuki Sano TOKYO (Reuters) – The New Zealand dollar tumbled on Tuesday after the country discovered its first community case of COVID-19 in six months w..
- [British Airways not currently using Afghanistan airspace](https://assetdigest.com/british-airways-not-currently-using-afghanistan-airspace.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British Airways is not currently using Afghanistan’s airspace, the airline said on Sunday as Taliban insurgents entered the capital city...
- [BHP in talks to sell global oil, gas business to Australia&#8217;s Woodside](https://assetdigest.com/bhp-in-talks-to-sell-global-oil-gas-business-to-australias-woodside.md): By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) – BHP Group Ltd is in talks to sell its petroleum business to Australia’s top independent gas producer Woodside Petroleum..
- [U.S. FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the immunocompromised](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-fda-authorizes-covid-19-vaccine-boosters-for-the-immunocompromised.md): By Manas Mishra and Michael Erman (Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer Inc-BioNTech and M..
- [Dollar dented as consumer sentiment dives](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-dented-as-consumer-sentiment-dives.md): By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed and Saikat Chatterjee NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar fell to a one-week low against a basket of currencies on Friday, after a surve..
- [WHO seeks to take political heat out of virus origins debate](https://assetdigest.com/who-seeks-to-take-political-heat-out-of-virus-origins-debate.md): By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization said on Friday it was setting up a new group to trace the origins of the coronavirus, seeking t..
- [Break in case of emergency – plan early, plan now, for effective crisis comms](https://assetdigest.com/break-in-case-of-emergency-plan-early-plan-now-for-effective-crisis-comms.md): Kat Jackson, Associate Director, The Media Foundry Want to know the best way to make a complete drama out of a crisis? Not being prepared with a crisis plan ..
- [The future of working from home – and other benefits that candidates want](https://assetdigest.com/the-future-of-working-from-home-and-other-benefits-that-candidates-want.md): By Kelley Morse, VP, Talent & Business Partnering, Bullhorn The coronavirus pandemic has proven that working in an office isn’t necessary for businesses to su..
- [How the pandemic has driven a rise in virtual tours](https://assetdigest.com/how-the-pandemic-has-driven-a-rise-in-virtual-tours.md): By Mark McCorrie, Made Snappy The pandemic has changed so much about the way we think about our homes – not just obvious things like a desire for more space o..
- [Frothy stock market valuations, a dash for cash and digital money – all on Bank of England’s risk radar](https://assetdigest.com/frothy-stock-market-valuations-a-dash-for-cash-and-digital-money-all-on-bank-of-englands-risk-radar.md): BofE has released its financial stability report Financial Stability Report – July 2021 | Bank of England Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets ana..
- [What makes a good long-term investment strategy?](https://assetdigest.com/what-makes-a-good-long-term-investment-strategy.md): By Ben Hobson, Markets Editor, Stockopedia Thanks to social media feeds and 24/7 news cycles, there’s more buzz around stocks and opportunities than ever bef..
- [GoStudent becomes Europe’s newest Ed-Tech unicorn  at a €1.4B valuation](https://assetdigest.com/gostudent-becomes-europes-newest-ed-tech-unicorn-at-a-e1-4b-valuation.md): Vienna-based Ed-Tech scale-up GoStudent, which provides one-to-one video-based online tutoring, has hit unicorn status less than 2.5 years after finding its cur..
- [&#8216;24% of mums less likely to seek promotion due to Covid&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/24-of-mums-less-likely-to-seek-promotion-due-to-covid.md): Nearly a quarter of working mums 24%] say they are less likely to seek promotion as a result of Covid, according to a [workingmums.co.uk survey. There have be..
- [U.N. climate change report sounds &#8216;code red for humanity&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/u-n-climate-change-report-sounds-code-red-for-humanity.md): By Nina Chestney and Andrea Januta (Reuters) -Global warming is dangerously close to spiralling out of control, a U.N. climate panel said in a landmark report M..
- [Canada PM Trudeau planning snap election, seeks approval for COVID response &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/canada-pm-trudeau-planning-snap-election-seeks-approval-for-covid-response-sources-2.md): By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a snap election for Sept. 20 to seek voter approval for the government..
- [Canada PM Trudeau planning snap election, seeks approval for COVID response &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/canada-pm-trudeau-planning-snap-election-seeks-approval-for-covid-response-sources.md): By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a snap election for Sept. 20 to seek voter approval for the government..
- [Cineworld eyes Wall St money after rival AMC becomes meme stock](https://assetdigest.com/cineworld-eyes-wall-st-money-after-rival-amc-becomes-meme-stock.md): By Muvija M and Chris Peters (Reuters) -Cineworld is considering a Wall Street listing for all or part of its business in an effort to bolster its finances whic..
- [Toshiba returns to Q1 profit on demand for automotive chips](https://assetdigest.com/toshiba-returns-to-q1-profit-on-demand-for-automotive-chips.md): By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Toshiba Corp said on Thursday it swung back to profit in the first quarter, as sales of automotive chips and hard disk drive..
- [European stocks extend record rally on lift from insurers, M&amp;A activity](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-extend-record-rally-on-lift-from-insurers-ma-activity.md): By Sruthi Shankar and Shreyashi Sanyal (Reuters) -European shares rose on Thursday, hitting yet another record high, as strong earnings from insurers and M&A ac..
- [FTSE 100 weighed down by Rio Tinto, Aviva leads gains](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-weighed-down-by-rio-tinto-aviva-leads-gains.md): By Shashank Nayar and Ambar Warrick (Reuters) – London’s FTSE 100 closed lower on Thursday with Rio Tinto weighing the most as it traded ex-dividend, while ..
- [Arrow Business Communications Limited celebrates success as an Outstanding Workplace 2021](https://assetdigest.com/arrow-business-communications-limited-celebrates-success-as-an-outstanding-workplace-2021.md): Arrow has been awarded People Insight’s Outstanding Workplace Award 2021. People Insight’s Outstanding Workplace Award is reviewed against extensive benchm..
- [Why sustainable investing and ESG performance monitoring are critical for investors](https://assetdigest.com/why-sustainable-investing-and-esg-performance-monitoring-are-critical-for-investors.md): By Hitanshu Dhingra, AVP Investment at iResearch Services A laser focus on getting the best rates of return is no longer enough for a new breed of investors, ev..
- [Get on ‘Board’ with the next generation of social media marketing](https://assetdigest.com/get-on-board-with-the-next-generation-of-social-media-marketing.md): By Anil Malhotra, CMO and founder of Bango There are currently 3.78 billion social media users worldwide, who spend an average of two hours and 25 minutes per ..
- [Zurich Insurance H1 operating profit leaps 60% as COVID impact wanes](https://assetdigest.com/zurich-insurance-h1-operating-profit-leaps-60-as-covid-impact-wanes.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – Zurich Insurance Group’s first-half business operating profit jumped 60% to $2.71 billion as strong underlying earnings and a reduced imp..
- [Soccer-Kepa the hero as Chelsea win Super Cup 6-5 on penalties](https://assetdigest.com/soccer-kepa-the-hero-as-chelsea-win-super-cup-6-5-on-penalties.md): BELFAST (Reuters) -Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga came off the bench to make two shootout saves as Champions League winners Chelsea beat Spain’s Villarreal 6-5 ..
- [Oil drops below $70 as U.S. urges OPEC+ to pump more](https://assetdigest.com/oil-drops-below-70-as-u-s-urges-opec-to-pump-more.md): By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) -Oil fell below $70 a barrel on Wednesday as the United States urged OPEC and its oil-producing partners to boost output, saying..
- [German bond yields give up rise after U.S. price data](https://assetdigest.com/german-bond-yields-give-up-rise-after-u-s-price-data.md): By Yoruk Bahceli (Reuters) – Benchmark German bond yields dipped from near two-week highs on Wednesday after crucial U.S. inflation figures came as expected, ..
- [French vaccination centres vandalised as health pass is introduced](https://assetdigest.com/french-vaccination-centres-vandalised-as-health-pass-is-introduced.md): By Geert De Clercq PARIS (Reuters) -Vandals have attacked more than 20 vaccination centres and other health facilities, daubing some with Nazi-themed slogans, a..
- [Wind turbine maker Vestas cuts 2021 outlook on supply constraints and costs](https://assetdigest.com/wind-turbine-maker-vestas-cuts-2021-outlook-on-supply-constraints-and-costs.md): COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Vestas cut its 2021 outlook on Wednesday after missing second-quarter operating profit forecasts as the world’s largest maker of wind..
- [Deliveroo reports doubling in gross order value in first half](https://assetdigest.com/deliveroo-reports-doubling-in-gross-order-value-in-first-half.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Food delivery company Deliveroo said the value of orders on its platform more than doubled in the first half, with no material impact from ..
- [Greek villagers try to save homes as wildfires burn for eighth day](https://assetdigest.com/greek-villagers-try-to-save-homes-as-wildfires-burn-for-eighth-day.md): By Lefteris Papadimas and Leon Malherbe AVGARIA, Greece (Reuters) – Residents mounted a round the clock watch on Tuesday to try to save their homes from wildf..
- [Germany to end free COVID tests from Oct. 11 &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/germany-to-end-free-covid-tests-from-oct-11-sources.md): BERLIN (Reuters) – The German government will stop offering free coronavirus tests from Oct. 11 in a bid to encourage more people to get vaccinated amid conce..
- [Oil rebounds on profit-taking as market shrugs off virus impact](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rebounds-on-profit-taking-as-market-shrugs-off-virus-impact.md): By Devika Krishna Kumar NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices rose 3% on Tuesday, largely driven by profit taking after more than a week’s losses and supported by ri..
- [Geoengineering marks scientific gains in U.N. report on dire climate future](https://assetdigest.com/geoengineering-marks-scientific-gains-in-u-n-report-on-dire-climate-future.md): By Jake Spring (Reuters) – Geoengineering science is advancing, but the question remains – should we use it? The U.N. climate report https://www.ipcc.ch/rep..
- [SoftBank&#8217;s Vision Fund posts $2 billion profit, share weakness casts shadow](https://assetdigest.com/softbanks-vision-fund-posts-2-billion-profit-share-weakness-casts-shadow.md): By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) – SoftBank Group Corp’s Vision Fund unit on Tuesday posted a 236 billion yen ($2.14 billion) profit in the first quarter after..
- [U.S. Senate Democrats unveil details of $3.5 trln follow-up bill](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-senate-democrats-unveil-details-of-3-5-trln-follow-up-bill.md): By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Monday released some details of the $3.5 trillion bill addressing social spending and imm..
- [Stocks tread water as gold, oil declines spook sentiment](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-tread-water-as-gold-oil-declines-spook-sentiment.md): By Matt Scuffham and Ritvik Carvalho NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Global shares treaded water on Monday as sharp falls in gold and oil prices and concerns over th..
- [U.N. sounds &#8216;deafening&#8217; warning on climate change](https://assetdigest.com/u-n-sounds-deafening-warning-on-climate-change.md): By Nina Chestney and Andrea Januta (Reuters) -The United Nations panel on climate change told the world on Monday that global warming was dangerously close to b..
- [UK&#8217;s Morrisons agrees to raised $9.3 billion offer from Fortress-led group](https://assetdigest.com/uks-morrisons-agrees-to-raised-9-3-billion-offer-from-fortress-led-group.md): By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -British supermarket Morrisons has agreed an improved takeover offer worth 6.7 billion pounds ($9.3 billion) from a consortium l..
- [UK&#8217;s Vectura takeover battle heats up as Carlyle outbids Philip Morris](https://assetdigest.com/3044-2.md): By Pushkala Aripaka and Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) -Private equity firm Carlyle Group on Friday outbid tobacco company Philip Morris in the takeover battle for ..
- [Olympics-Hockey-Netherlands claim gold with 3-1 victory over Argentina](https://assetdigest.com/olympics-hockey-netherlands-claim-gold-with-3-1-victory-over-argentina.md): By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) -The Netherlands won their fourth Olympic women’s hockey title by beating Argentina 3-1 in the final at the Tokyo Games on ..
- [Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, England says](https://assetdigest.com/early-signs-covid-19-vaccines-may-not-stop-delta-transmission-england-says.md): LONDON (Reuters) -There are early signs that people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may be able to transmit the Delta variant of the virus as easily a..
- [Wall Street muted on jobs growth as inflation, Delta fears weigh](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-muted-on-jobs-growth-as-inflation-delta-fears-weigh.md): By Lawrence Delevingne BOSTON (Reuters) -A positive jobs report spurred Wall Street to push some stocks and Treasuries higher on Friday, but investor optimism w..
- [My Digital revolutionises contractor payroll for today’s UK returning workforce](https://assetdigest.com/my-digital-revolutionises-contractor-payroll-for-todays-uk-returning-workforce.md): 5 August 2021 Accelerates transparency as quantum employment grows 5% according to Office of National Statistics Manchester, UK, 5th August, 2021- Today, Quantu..
- [Communities invited to learn about property flood resilience at free events](https://assetdigest.com/communities-invited-to-learn-about-property-flood-resilience-at-free-events.md): 5 August 2021 * Ox-Cam PFR Pathfinder Project hosts eleven Property Flood Resilience Day events between 3-21 August in Buckinghamshire, Peterborough, Northampto..
- [Wall Street pushes stocks, oil higher on promising data](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-pushes-stocks-oil-higher-on-promising-data-2.md): By Lawrence Delevingne BOSTON (Reuters) – U.S. stocks and oil prices rebounded on Thursday as unemployment claims declined and the trade deficit widened, posi..
- [Macron&#8217;s COVID-19 health pass rules approved by top court](https://assetdigest.com/macrons-covid-19-health-pass-rules-approved-by-top-court.md): By Richard Lough PARIS (Reuters) -France’s highest court upheld a new law requiring the public to hold a health pass to access bars and restaurants and health..
- [Oil rises over 1% as Mideast tensions face virus concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-rises-over-1-as-mideast-tensions-face-virus-concerns.md): By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices rose about 1% on Thursday on increasing Middle East tensions, but fresh movement restrictions imposed by count..
- [Ignoring WHO call, major nations stick to vaccine booster plans](https://assetdigest.com/ignoring-who-call-major-nations-stick-to-vaccine-booster-plans.md): By Sudip Kar-Gupta and Caroline Copley PARIS/BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany, France and Israel will go ahead with plans to administer COVID-19 vaccine boosters, disr..
- [Ethereum software upgrade activated; ether reverses losses, trades up](https://assetdigest.com/ethereum-software-upgrade-activated-ether-reverses-losses-trades-up.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -Ethereum, the second-largest blockchain network, went through a major software upgrade on Thursday, which is exp..
- [Wall Street pushes stocks, oil higher on promising data](https://assetdigest.com/wall-street-pushes-stocks-oil-higher-on-promising-data.md): By Lawrence Delevingne BOSTON (Reuters) -U.S. stocks and oil prices rebounded on Thursday morning as unemployment claims declined and the trade deficit widened,..
- [Introducing the Xero App Store, the next evolution of the Xero ecosystem](https://assetdigest.com/introducing-the-xero-app-store-the-next-evolution-of-the-xero-ecosystem.md): Xero invests in app ecosystem to help Xero customers find, trial and buy apps to help them run their business London – 4 August 2021 – Xero, the global sm..
- [GYDE365-Discover, an application for quickly evaluating the business fit of Microsoft Dynamics 365, is now live on Microsoft AppSource](https://assetdigest.com/gyde365-discover-an-application-for-quickly-evaluating-the-business-fit-of-microsoft-dynamics-365-is-now-live-on-microsoft-appsource.md): 4 August 2021 Seer 365 recently announced the availability of GYDE365-Discover, an online application for enabling companies to quickly evaluate the business fi..
- [Thomson Reuters lifts sales outlook on back of earnings beat](https://assetdigest.com/thomson-reuters-lifts-sales-outlook-on-back-of-earnings-beat.md): By Kenneth Li and Nick Zieminski NEW YORK (Reuters) -Thomson Reuters Corp reported better-than-expected results in the second quarter with higher sales across i..
- [U.S. weekly jobless claims fall; layoffs lowest in more than 21 years](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-weekly-jobless-claims-fall-layoffs-lowest-in-more-than-21-years.md): By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits declined further last week, while layoffs dropped..
- [Moderna says its COVID-19 shot 93% effective six months after second dose](https://assetdigest.com/moderna-says-its-covid-19-shot-93-effective-six-months-after-second-dose.md): By Michael Erman (Reuters) -Moderna Inc said on Thursday its COVID-19 shot was about 93% effective through six months after the second dose, showing hardly any ..
- [Boeing 737 MAX departs for key test flight in China](https://assetdigest.com/boeing-737-max-departs-for-key-test-flight-in-china.md): By Eric M. Johnson and Norihiko Shirouzu SEATTLE/BEIJING (Reuters) -A Boeing Co 737 Max jet departed for China on Wednesday to conduct a flight test as part of ..
- [Siemens raises profit guidance again as orders surge](https://assetdigest.com/siemens-raises-profit-guidance-again-as-orders-surge.md): By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -Siemens became the latest industrial firm to report a post-pandemic surge in demand, prompting the German engineering and techn..
- [U.S. Senate Democrats target Big Oil for carbon polluters fund](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-senate-democrats-target-big-oil-for-carbon-polluters-fund.md): By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of Democratic U.S. senators on Wednesday unveiled legislation establishing a $500 billion fund to be financed ..
- [Dollar rebound holds as yields steady ahead of jobs data](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-rebound-holds-as-yields-steady-ahead-of-jobs-data.md): By David Henry NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar held gains on Wednesday after a quick recovery from an earlier fall as markets chose to focus on a suggestion f..
- [Key Fed official sees rates liftoff in 2023 as policy debate heats up](https://assetdigest.com/key-fed-official-sees-rates-liftoff-in-2023-as-policy-debate-heats-up.md): By Lindsay Dunsmuir and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Vice Chair Richard Clarida, a key architect of the U.S. central bank’s new policy ..
- [Stocks, markets mixed as Wall Street deciphers diverging signals](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-markets-mixed-as-wall-street-deciphers-diverging-signals.md): By Lawrence Delevingne BOSTON (Reuters) -Stocks, Treasuries and other major markets were mixed Wednesday after July data showed that U.S. jobs growth slowed but..
- [Kraft Heinz flags margin pressure from inflation, shares fall](https://assetdigest.com/kraft-heinz-flags-margin-pressure-from-inflation-shares-fall.md): By Praveen Paramasivam and Mehr Bedi (Reuters) -Kraft Heinz Co on Wednesday warned of margin pressure from higher prices of ingredients, sending its shares down..
- [Geological analysis explains durability of Stonehenge megaliths](https://assetdigest.com/geological-analysis-explains-durability-of-stonehenge-megaliths.md): By Will Dunham (Reuters) – The first comprehensive scientific analysis of Stonehenge’s imposing megaliths has revealed some of the traits that made them an ..
- [Oil prices fall as Delta variant spread weighs](https://assetdigest.com/oil-prices-fall-as-delta-variant-spread-weighs.md): By Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell sharply to a two-week low on Wednesday as the spread of the coronavirus Delta variant in top consuming countr..
- [GM keeps on trucking despite Covid, semiconductor concerns](https://assetdigest.com/gm-keeps-on-trucking-despite-covid-semiconductor-concerns.md): By Ben Klayman and Paul Lienert DETROIT (Reuters) -General Motors Co’s pickup trucks are hauling in cash through the global semiconductor shortage and a resur..
- [Apple works with Chinese suppliers for latest iPhones &#8211; Nikkei](https://assetdigest.com/apple-works-with-chinese-suppliers-for-latest-iphones-nikkei.md): (Reuters) – Apple Inc is working with more Chinese suppliers to produce its latest iPhones, Japan’s Nikkei newspaper said on Wednesday, as a tech feud stemm..
- [Ladbrokes owner shares hit record high as investors bet on new MGM bid](https://assetdigest.com/ladbrokes-owner-shares-hit-record-high-as-investors-bet-on-new-mgm-bid.md): By Chris Peters and Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) – Shares of Entain, which rejected a takeover offer from MGM Resorts this year, jumped to a record high on Wedn..
- [Intelligent email filing and searching for AEC businesses now on mobile](https://assetdigest.com/intelligent-email-filing-and-searching-for-aec-businesses-now-on-mobile.md): 2 August 2021 Take control of your emails with Microsoft 365 and Mail Manager, the new mobile app for email filing and searching. Mail Manager, the leading emai..
- [Spain&#8217;s top soccer clubs to get cash boost from $3.2 billion La Liga deal](https://assetdigest.com/spains-top-soccer-clubs-to-get-cash-boost-from-3-2-billion-la-liga-deal.md): By Nathan Allen and Aishwarya Nair MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s top soccer clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona would get lucrative cash infusions under a p..
- [Factbox: Countries making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-countries-making-covid-19-vaccines-mandatory.md): (Reuters) – A sharp upturn in new coronavirus infections due to the highly contagious Delta variant and a slowdown in vaccination rates have pushed government..
- [How to pay off your mortgage](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-pay-off-your-mortgage.md): By: Jinesh Vohra, Sprive Oh to have a mortgage-free life. It’s certainly something that lots of homeowners dream of, yet many people think is an impossibilit..
- [How I turned my passion for art into a global business through online sales](https://assetdigest.com/how-i-turned-my-passion-for-art-into-a-global-business-through-online-sales.md): By: Kate Chesters, a Liverpool-based online boutique owner and Amazon Handmade Seller Over the last few years, the digital world has become an indispensable par..
- [The Spritz gets a shake up! Something &amp; Nothing launches new ready-to-drink Spritz in time for summer](https://assetdigest.com/the-spritz-gets-a-shake-up-something-nothing-launches-new-ready-to-drink-spritz-in-time-for-summer.md): 7 July 2021 The Spritz is getting a shake up! The new Something & Nothing Spritz elevates the RTD, blending quality dry wines from a small family run estate in ..
- [How to grow your luxury boutique brand online](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-grow-your-luxury-boutique-brand-online.md): By: James Sanders– founder and Managing Director of London Diamonds. Growing a luxury boutique brand online is no mean feat; it requires a very different mi..
- [NEOMA Business School opens the first virtual campus in Europe](https://assetdigest.com/neoma-business-school-opens-the-first-virtual-campus-in-europe.md): NEOMA Business School is now the first school in Europe to open a 100% digital campus, developed in partnership with Laval Virtual. The purpose of the digital c..
- [The power of mindset, meditation and mental health](https://assetdigest.com/the-power-of-mindset-meditation-and-mental-health.md): Nurturing the mental wellbeing of your staff and encouraging meditation reaps huge dividends By Chris Shannon, CEO Fotech June 2021, Hampshire, England – Look..
- [Spain&#8217;s La Liga attracts $3.2 billion investment from CVC](https://assetdigest.com/spains-la-liga-attracts-3-2-billion-investment-from-cvc.md): (Corrects in seventh paragraph to remove reference to matchday revenue) MADRID (Reuters) -La Liga, Spain’s top soccer league, has agreed in principle to sell ..
- [Olympics-Belarus sprinter leaves Tokyo for Vienna after refusing to go home](https://assetdigest.com/olympics-belarus-sprinter-leaves-tokyo-for-vienna-after-refusing-to-go-home.md): By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber and Antoni Slodkowski TOKYO (Reuters) -Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya left Tokyo aboard a flight to Vienna on Wednesd..
- [salesBeat’s AI driven platform is pioneering sales intelligence in FMCG](https://assetdigest.com/salesbeats-ai-driven-platform-is-pioneering-sales-intelligence-in-fmcg.md): If you ever do a search/have done a search on Google for sales intelligence for FMCG companies, you’ll find several academic articles on how AI can benefit sa..
- [Face-time pressure may force us back to the office, new research reveals](https://assetdigest.com/face-time-pressure-may-force-us-back-to-the-office-new-research-reveals.md): Employees feel they need to go back into the office in order to be promoted according to new research conducted within the “Reinventing Work” chair at ESCP ..
- [The future of retail and the ways that retail has changed for consumers during the pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/the-future-of-retail-and-the-ways-that-retail-has-changed-for-consumers-during-the-pandemic.md): By: Stefan Hauswiesner, CEO and co-founder of Reactive Reality (www.reactivereality.com), E-commerce and online retail has grown significantly in the past 15-mo..
- [The Eastern Health Cluster (Kingdom of Saudia Arabia) selects patient safety software from RLDatix to meet Vision 2030 objectives](https://assetdigest.com/the-eastern-health-cluster-kingdom-of-saudia-arabia-selects-patient-safety-software-from-rldatix-to-meet-vision-2030-objectives.md): 28 July 2021 RIYADH – RLDatix, the leading global provider of intelligent patient safety solutions, has been selected by Eastern Health Cluster (EHC) to power..
- [Ivanti Acquires RiskSense to Revolutionize the Patch Management Market and Help Customers Proactively Combat Cyber Threats and Ransomware Attacks](https://assetdigest.com/ivanti-acquires-risksense-to-revolutionize-the-patch-management-market-and-help-customers-proactively-combat-cyber-threats-and-ransomware-attacks.md): RiskSense adds robust risk-based vulnerability prioritization and remediation capabilities to Ivanti Neurons for Patch Intelligence SALT LAKE CITY, UT — July ..
- [&#8216;Recovery bus&#8217; provides cool relief for S.Korea&#8217;s COVID-19 testers](https://assetdigest.com/recovery-bus-provides-cool-relief-for-s-koreas-covid-19-testers.md): By Yeni Seo and Daewoung Kim NAMYANGJU, South Korea (Reuters) – South Korean health workers staffing COVID-19 testing centres in the summer heat can now take ..
- [Online brokerage Robinhood jumps 29% to surge past offer price](https://assetdigest.com/online-brokerage-robinhood-jumps-29-to-surge-past-offer-price.md): (Reuters) – Robinhood Markets finally on Tuesday got the share bounce that was predicted for last week’s much-hyped Nasdaq launch, jumping as much as 29% as..
- [Automakers mandate masks at all U.S. plants but not requiring vaccines](https://assetdigest.com/automakers-mandate-masks-at-all-u-s-plants-but-not-requiring-vaccines.md): By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Detroit’s Big Three automakers and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union said on Tuesday they will reinstate requir..
- [3.2 million more Brits become investors as financial apps continue pandemic boom](https://assetdigest.com/3-2-million-more-brits-become-investors-as-financial-apps-continue-pandemic-boom.md): Analysis by App Radar shows 6.4 million or 12% of UK adults now investing via their phones London 28 July 2021: An analysis of the investment app market from ap..
- [Stockopedia research reveals the true risk of IPOs to private investors](https://assetdigest.com/stockopedia-research-reveals-the-true-risk-of-ipos-to-private-investors.md): 29th July 2021, LONDON, UK: New analysis by online investment research platform Stockopedia reveals that the odds are stacked against private investors when..
- [Seymour Taylor selects Workbooks CRM to strengthen growth](https://assetdigest.com/seymour-taylor-selects-workbooks-crm-to-strengthen-growth.md): 3 August 2021 Workbooks announces that Seymour Taylor, one of the longest-established accountancy practices and business advisers in the Thames Valley, has ch..
- [Wildfire engulfs houses in suburbs of Athens](https://assetdigest.com/wildfire-engulfs-houses-in-suburbs-of-athens.md): By Angeliki Koutantou ATHENS (Reuters) -Children were evacuated from a Greek summer camp and residents fled their homes on Tuesday as a wildfire raged uncontrol..
- [U.S. donates more than 110 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad -White House](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-donates-more-than-110-million-covid-19-vaccine-doses-abroad-white-house.md): By Susan Heavey and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States has donated over 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 60 countries so far,..
- [Strong earnings, dividend bonanza push FTSE 100 higher](https://assetdigest.com/strong-earnings-dividend-bonanza-push-ftse-100-higher.md): By Shashank Nayar and Amal S (Reuters) -London’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Tuesday as a set of upbeat earnings results supported optimism about a faster econom..
- [System glitch prompts Boeing to postpone test space flight](https://assetdigest.com/system-glitch-prompts-boeing-to-postpone-test-space-flight.md): By Eric M. Johnson (Reuters) -Boeing Co on Tuesday scrubbed the launch of its CST-100 Starliner capsule to the International Space Station due to an unexpected ..
- [New York becomes first U.S. city to mandate COVID vaccines to enter restaurants, gyms](https://assetdigest.com/new-york-becomes-first-u-s-city-to-mandate-covid-vaccines-to-enter-restaurants-gyms.md): By Maria Caspani NEW YORK (Reuters) -New York City will become the first major U.S. city to require proof of COVID vaccination for customers and staff at restau..
- [Unified communications, a lifeline in crisis and a lifestyle in the new normal](https://assetdigest.com/unified-communications-a-lifeline-in-crisis-and-a-lifestyle-in-the-new-normal.md): Heather Zhang, Country Business Leader for UK & Ireland, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise In the spring of 2020, when life as we knew it changed overnight, organisatio..
- [Tips for marketing your ecommerce start-up](https://assetdigest.com/tips-for-marketing-your-ecommerce-start-up.md): Looking for a way to take your ecommerce marketing strategy to the next level? In today’s post, Andrew Dark, Director and Co-Owner of the custom clothing reta..
- [5 Considerations When Trying to Grow Your Business During a Pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/5-considerations-when-trying-to-grow-your-business-during-a-pandemic.md): By Frederic de Ryckman de Betz – CEO of Attic Self Storage People are your greatest asset and your greatest challenge Keeping people energised, motivated and ..
- [Mind the gap: plugging the physical disconnect in a digital-first retail era](https://assetdigest.com/mind-the-gap-plugging-the-physical-disconnect-in-a-digital-first-retail-era.md): By Christophe Pecoraro, Managing Director at PFS Europe It is no exaggeration to say that the past 12 months have turned the retail environment on its head. As..
- [FINANCE BROKERS BANK ON RED FLAG ALERT TO HELP BEAT FRAUD](https://assetdigest.com/finance-brokers-bank-on-red-flag-alert-to-help-beat-fraud.md): The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has partnered with disruptive data analysts Red Flag Alert in a bid to help protect brokers and..
- [Problems at home impact employee creativity more than problems at work](https://assetdigest.com/problems-at-home-impact-employee-creativity-more-than-problems-at-work.md): Feeling ostracised by family members has a negative effect on employee creativity, more so than feeling ostracised at work, finds new research from Nazarbayev U..
- [Qantas idles 2,500 more staff as COVID-19 cuts domestic flights](https://assetdigest.com/qantas-idles-2500-more-staff-as-covid-19-cuts-domestic-flights.md): (Reuters) – Qantas Airways Ltd is temporarily idling about 2,500 employees without pay for at least two months in a bid to cope with fresh COVID-19 restrictio..
- [McDonald&#8217;s makes masks mandatory for all customers, staff](https://assetdigest.com/mcdonalds-makes-masks-mandatory-for-all-customers-staff.md): (Reuters) – McDonald’s Corp on Monday confirmed that all its customers and staff will need to start wearing masks again inside its U.S. restaurants in areas..
- [European shares climb higher; oil hit by China demand concerns](https://assetdigest.com/european-shares-climb-higher-oil-hit-by-china-demand-concerns.md): LONDON (Reuters) – European shares picked up in early trading on Monday after a recovery in Asian equities overnight, with risk appetite boosted by recent str..
- [Zoom reaches $85 million settlement over user privacy, &#8216;Zoombombing&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/zoom-reaches-85-million-settlement-over-user-privacy-zoombombing.md): By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Zoom Video Communications Inc agreed to pay $85 million and bolster its security practices to settle a lawsuit claiming it violat..
- [Employee benefits fit for the workplace of the future](https://assetdigest.com/employee-benefits-fit-for-the-workplace-of-the-future.md): By: Nick Greenston, CEO of Retinue Talent Solutions COVID-19 has shone a light on the importance of employee benefits. And, as workers prepare to return to th..
- [SureCloud Sets New Standard for IT GRC Software Industry by Removing Implementation and Ongoing Configuration Charges](https://assetdigest.com/surecloud-sets-new-standard-for-it-grc-software-industry-by-removing-implementation-and-ongoing-configuration-charges.md): SureCloud removes all charges associated with its in-house implementation and ongoing configuration services, reducing the risk of investing in IT GRC for its ..
- [3i Infotech makes a slew of leadership hires to fuel its global expansion plans](https://assetdigest.com/3i-infotech-makes-a-slew-of-leadership-hires-to-fuel-its-global-expansion-plans.md): Sax Krishna, Sudeep Nadkarni, Sushant Purushan and Rangapriya Goutham are the key hires joining the ranks of 3i Infotech to drive its Run, Grow and Build propos..
- [Taking the office to you to solve the home working connectivity conundrum](https://assetdigest.com/taking-the-office-to-you-to-solve-the-home-working-connectivity-conundrum.md): By Lee Wade, CEO, Exponential-e There was a time not too long ago when home connectivity was of little interest to most business leaders. That might seem foreve..
- [Veritone Launches MARVEL.ai, a Complete End-to-End Voice-as-a-Service Solution, to Create and Monetise Hyper-Realistic Synthetic Voice Content at Commercial Scale](https://assetdigest.com/veritone-launches-marvel-ai-a-complete-end-to-end-voice-as-a-service-solution-to-create-and-monetise-hyper-realistic-synthetic-voice-content-at-commercial-scale.md): Veritone MARVEL.ai creates new and immediate revenue opportunities for media companies, brands and celebrities, while reducing time and travel constraints and a..
- [Why Equipment Assets Should Be The Source of Your Customer Strategy](https://assetdigest.com/why-equipment-assets-should-be-the-source-of-your-customer-strategy.md): While industry 4.0 technologies played a decisive role in the pandemic response at many companies, COVID-19 has also exposed frailties in those that have been s..
- [Sordin and Cardo Crew Join Forces To Create New Generation Of  Smart Hearing Protectors For Professional Teams On The Move](https://assetdigest.com/sordin-and-cardo-crew-join-forces-to-create-new-generation-of-smart-hearing-protectors-for-professional-teams-on-the-move.md): Leading PPE manufacturer partners with global player in critical communication technology to revolutionise the way professional mobilised teams on the ground co..
- [Green debt swaps firmly on the agenda, says new Planet Tracker report](https://assetdigest.com/green-debt-swaps-firmly-on-the-agenda-says-new-planet-tracker-report.md): With the World Bank and the IMF planning green debt swaps, financial think tank reveals why African countries should be the priority debtors LONDON – The Wo..
- [Gold-based fintech Glint smashes crowdfunding target securing over £3m ($4m) – 151% of target raised as Seedrs fundraising closes in UK](https://assetdigest.com/2808-2.md): Glint, the global gold-based payments system that allows clients to instantly and securely save, spend and share real gold, has successfully raised over £3..
- [Olympics-Cycling-Britain&#8217;s Shriever wins gold in women&#8217;s BMX](https://assetdigest.com/olympics-cycling-britains-shriever-wins-gold-in-womens-bmx.md): TOKYO (Reuters) – Bethany Shriever of Britain won the Olympic women’s BMX race gold medal on Friday at the Ariake Urban Sports Park. Colombian Mariana Pajon..
- [International Space Station thrown out of control by misfire of Russian module -NASA](https://assetdigest.com/international-space-station-thrown-out-of-control-by-misfire-of-russian-module-nasa.md): By Steve Gorman and Polina Ivanova (Reuters) – The International Space Station (ISS) was thrown briefly out of control on Thursday when jet thrusters of a new..
- [Apparel 2.0 &#8211; Clothes that Know the Truth](https://assetdigest.com/apparel-2-0-clothes-that-know-the-truth.md): Cyrus Gilbert-Rolfe, Managing Director, EMEA & Oceania, EVRYTHNG According to the CBI Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Europe’s apparel import market was valued a..
- [One fifth of UK workers do not intend to commute again post pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/one-fifth-of-uk-workers-do-not-intend-to-commute-again-post-pandemic.md): Almost one fifth of UK workers do not intend to return to the office again post pandemic, largely due to ongoing concerns around infection control on public tra..
- [Why SEO is crucial for business success post-pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/why-seo-is-crucial-for-business-success-post-pandemic.md): By Annabel Mulliner from Little Seed Group While having a digital presence was already becoming increasingly crucial for businesses of all shapes and sizes, the..
- [How to make hybrid working successful](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-make-hybrid-working-successful.md): By Michele Don Durbin, Evernote’s SVP of Marketing Many teams are moving to a hybrid working environment, a model that combines remote work and office time. M..
- [Five ways businesses can prepare themselves for the digital economy &#8211; Be Kaler Pilgrim](https://assetdigest.com/five-ways-businesses-can-prepare-themselves-for-the-digital-economy-be-kaler-pilgrim.md): We’ve all seen what happens to businesses who are slow to adapt to the digital-first economy. Take, for instance, Topshop – a brand that has, over the years..
- [From implant chips to green web hosting, here’s what experts believe the future of the internet will look like](https://assetdigest.com/from-implant-chips-to-green-web-hosting-heres-what-experts-believe-the-future-of-the-internet-will-look-like.md): The internet is an incredible thing, changing human existence over the past five decades and continuing to provide us with huge advancements each year. But what..
- [SoftBank sells 45 million shares in Uber &#8211; source](https://assetdigest.com/softbank-sells-45-million-shares-in-uber-source.md): (Corrects SoftBank’s ticker symbol in paragraph 1) By Echo Wang (Reuters) -SoftBank is selling about 45 million of its shares in Uber Technologies Inc, a sour..
- [Facebook&#8217;s slowdown warning hangs over strong ad sales, while Zuckerberg talks &#8216;metaverse&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/facebooks-slowdown-warning-hangs-over-strong-ad-sales-while-zuckerberg-talks-metaverse.md): By Elizabeth Culliford and Nivedita Balu (Reuters) -Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it expects revenue growth to “decelerate significantly,” sending the soci..
- [Fed says U.S. economic recovery on track despite COVID-19 surge](https://assetdigest.com/fed-says-u-s-economic-recovery-on-track-despite-covid-19-surge.md): By Howard Schneider, Lindsay Dunsmuir and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. economic recovery remains on track despite a rise in coronavirus infections,..
- [Aston Martin&#8217;s first SUV helps push up sales by more than 200%](https://assetdigest.com/aston-martins-first-suv-helps-push-up-sales-by-more-than-200.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Carmaker Aston Martin reported on Wednesday a 224% increase in sales to its dealers, boosted by its first sport utility vehicle, the DBX, a..
- [Johnson urges caution on drawing conclusions from falling COVID cases](https://assetdigest.com/johnson-urges-caution-on-drawing-conclusions-from-falling-covid-cases.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged caution on Wednesday on drawing conclusions from a seven-day decline in COVID-19 cases in Britai..
- [How to get the most out of your peer-to-peer support group](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-peer-to-peer-support-group.md): By: Kevin Brent- director of BizSmart Peer-to-peer business support has never been more important than during the current times of uncertainty and has helped bu..
- [5 Top Tips on how to grow a technology company](https://assetdigest.com/5-top-tips-on-how-to-grow-a-technology-company.md): By: Jolyon Bennet Behind every successful business, there is usually a story; some straightforward, some inspiring and others pretty nail-biting – the latter ..
- [How The UK Adapted to Working from Home](https://assetdigest.com/how-the-uk-adapted-to-working-from-home.md): By: Philip Macdonald, Co-Founder of specialist finance and HR recruitment agency, Wade Macdonald, discusses staff welfare throughout the pandemic, UK businesses..
- [The Evolving World Of Work &#8211; What Next For Employers?](https://assetdigest.com/the-evolving-world-of-work-what-next-for-employers.md): Kathryn Barnes, Employment Counsel, EMEA at Globalization Partners For those most affected by the change to remote work, post-COVID work life is likely to look ..
- [Diversity and inclusion doesn’t have a finish line: don’t make it a race to perfection](https://assetdigest.com/diversity-and-inclusion-doesnt-have-a-finish-line-dont-make-it-a-race-to-perfection.md): By: Chris Parke, CEO at Talking Talent There is an old saying that ‘practice makes perfect’, and when it comes to diversity and inclusion, the notion of a ..
- [Using cloud-based communications to gain a competitive edge](https://assetdigest.com/using-cloud-based-communications-to-gain-a-competitive-edge.md): By: Matt Parker, CEO of Babble unlocks the secrets to successful technology partnerships The fastest growing, most efficient and resilient businesses usually ha..
- [Techie turn-offs: Top 7 things that put talent off applying for tech roles](https://assetdigest.com/techie-turn-offs-top-7-things-that-put-talent-off-applying-for-tech-roles.md): According to research from LinkedIn, 150 million new technology jobs will be created in the next five years; however, a 2020 report by the World Economic Forum ..
- [Hasbro ramps up toy supply for holiday season to beat shipping delays](https://assetdigest.com/hasbro-ramps-up-toy-supply-for-holiday-season-to-beat-shipping-delays.md): (Reuters) -Hasbro Inc is trying to get around the supply chain bottlenecks set off by the pandemic to deliver toys and boardgames for the holiday season by expa..
- [Almost a quarter of UK employees ‘haven’t missed anything’ about the workplace](https://assetdigest.com/almost-a-quarter-of-uk-employees-havent-missed-anything-about-the-workplace.md): Almost a quarter of employees in the UK admitted to not missing anything about the workplace, according to new research by national property specialist Matthews..
- [Living with the Virus: Workplace Wellness Post-Pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/living-with-the-virus-workplace-wellness-post-pandemic.md): Advice on Back-to-Work Health & Wellbeing for the New Normal 6th JULY 2021: Many Brits are both excited and nervous as they contemplate their return to the wor..
- [UK Trends That Will Continue to Thrive after ‘Freedom Day’](https://assetdigest.com/uk-trends-that-will-continue-to-thrive-after-freedom-day.md): Companies providing services like home workouts, high-end meal kits and even crochet tutorials all have boomed during the pandemic. Not everyone has had a smo..
- [x-Google executive to join Numerous board](https://assetdigest.com/x-google-executive-to-join-numerous-board.md): UK start-up business Numerous has announced the board appointment of a leading figure from the global technology sector to help it create a new data-sharing e..
- [To get employees back in the office, business leaders must do their homework](https://assetdigest.com/to-get-employees-back-in-the-office-business-leaders-must-do-their-homework.md): By Allison English, Deputy CEO at Leesman As the Covid-19 recovery continues, speculation about what the post-pandemic workplace will look like continues to run..
- [The Pandemic’s Impact on Working Mothers:  New Research Reveals That Two-Thirds Have Stopped Working or Now Work Less](https://assetdigest.com/the-pandemics-impact-on-working-mothers-new-research-reveals-that-two-thirds-have-stopped-working-or-now-work-less.md): LONDON (24 May 2021) — New research from TopCV, the world’s largest CV-writing service, reveals that nearly two-thirds of working mothers have either stoppe..
- [Senior leaders more at risk of burnout than CEOs, according to new research](https://assetdigest.com/senior-leaders-more-at-risk-of-burnout-than-ceos-according-to-new-research.md): ECI Partners and the School for CEOs outline how businesses can identify, and prevent burnout, as well as support mental health and wellbeing LONDON – 3 June ..
- [Are Businesses Using Cybersecurity As A Scapegoat For A Desperate Return To Office Working?](https://assetdigest.com/are-businesses-using-cybersecurity-as-a-scapegoat-for-a-desperate-return-to-office-working.md): By: Reef Pearson, SecureTeam Correspondent With hackers taking advantage of the vulnerabilities of a rushed and unprecedented shift to remote working cloud-base..
- [Olympics-Taekwondo-Britain&#8217;s Williams to fight Croatia&#8217;s Jelic in final](https://assetdigest.com/olympics-taekwondo-britains-williams-to-fight-croatias-jelic-in-final.md): By Chang-Ran Kim CHIBA, Japan (Reuters) – Britain’s Lauren Williams overpowered her toughest rival on Monday to reach the final in taekwondo’s welterweigh..
- [Oil falls $1 as coronavirus, slower China imports hit demand](https://assetdigest.com/oil-falls-1-as-coronavirus-slower-china-imports-hit-demand.md): By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell $1 on Monday as concerns about fuel demand caused by the spread of COVID-19 variants as well as changes to im..
- [Pollen VC launches first live lending facility for app and game makers, enabling them to borrow 4x their monthly revenues](https://assetdigest.com/pollen-vc-launches-first-live-lending-facility-for-app-and-game-makers-enabling-them-to-borrow-4x-their-monthly-revenues.md): 10th June 2021, LONDON: Fintech lender Pollen VC, a leading provider of credit facilities to app and game developers, has today expanded the amount developers..
- [Xledger’s long-term local support for Bristol Sport – a successful partnership](https://assetdigest.com/xledgers-long-term-local-support-for-bristol-sport-a-successful-partnership.md): Ian Halliwell, Sales and Marketing Director, Xledger (www.xledger.com) There are many reasons for a corporation to get involved in local initiatives and ‘..
- [7 tips for building a positive remote work culture](https://assetdigest.com/7-tips-for-building-a-positive-remote-work-culture.md): By: Liesa Stecher-Chief Growth Officer at Addition. The global pandemic presented many challenges to the business landscape. Companies have had to pivot quickly..
- [NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS OVER 13 MILLION BRITS WERE INADEQUATELY MANAGED WHILE WORKING REMOTELY*](https://assetdigest.com/new-research-suggests-over-13-million-brits-were-inadequately-managed-while-working-remotely-2.md): Over 4 million UK employees believe their mental health has also been ignored by their manager while working remotely during the pandemic Lack of mental health ..
- [CaixaBank finances the RIU Group&#8217;s acquisition for 49% of 19 hotels, owned by the tour operator TUI, and the development of new business projects.](https://assetdigest.com/caixabank-finances-the-riu-groups-acquisition-for-49-of-19-hotels-owned-by-the-tour-operator-tui-and-the-development-of-new-business-projects.md): Palma, 23 July 2021 CaixaBank has financed the RIU Group for the acquisition of 49% of 19 hotels, owned by the tour operator TUI, which operate under the RIU Ho..
- [Reed.co.uk and JobAdder partner to deliver a seamless candidate application process](https://assetdigest.com/reed-co-uk-and-jobadder-partner-to-deliver-a-seamless-candidate-application-process.md): Businesses will be able to capture every candidate and make the right hire faster 22nd July, 2021 | London, UK Reed.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading jobs and ..
- [Staff consumed by admin” is biggest human capital management tech challenge](https://assetdigest.com/staff-consumed-by-admin-is-biggest-human-capital-management-tech-challenge.md): MANCHESTER, UK, 22nd July 2021 – Nearly one in four IT decision-makers at large organisations (24%) rank ‘staff consumed by administrative tasks’ among ..
- [Thematic and active ETFs are on the rise. Managing the associated data will be a challenge](https://assetdigest.com/thematic-and-active-etfs-are-on-the-rise-managing-the-associated-data-will-be-a-challenge.md): John Lanaro, Global Head of ETFs at RIMES When Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) were developed in the 1990s the aim was to provide individual investors with access ..
- [U.S. stock markets, treasury yields perk up, oil falters as choppy week winds down](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-stock-markets-treasury-yields-perk-up-oil-falters-as-choppy-week-winds-down.md): By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street rose on Friday after a rocky week in which investors fretted over rising COVID-19 cases, spurred by the m..
- [Spacing Pfizer COVID shots boosts antibody levels in long-term study](https://assetdigest.com/2676-2.md): LONDON (Reuters) -A longer gap between doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine leads to higher overall antibody levels than a shorter gap, a British study found on..
- [NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS OVER 13 MILLION BRITS WERE INADEQUATELY MANAGED WHILE WORKING REMOTELY*](https://assetdigest.com/new-research-suggests-over-13-million-brits-were-inadequately-managed-while-working-remotely.md): Over 4 million UK employees believe their mental health has also been ignored by their manager while working remotely during the pandemic Lack of mental health ..
- [Vodafone posts rise in Q1 revenue as Europe returns to growth](https://assetdigest.com/vodafone-posts-rise-in-q1-revenue-as-europe-returns-to-growth.md): By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -Mobile operator Vodafone reported a better-than-expected rise in first-quarter service revenue on Friday as more stores reopene..
- [UK growth slows sharply in July as COVID &#8216;pingdemic&#8217; hits](https://assetdigest.com/uk-growth-slows-sharply-in-july-as-covid-pingdemic-hits.md): By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s rapid economic bounce-back from the coronavirus pandemic slowed sharply in July as a new wave of cases forced hu..
- [Do small businesses need branding?](https://assetdigest.com/do-small-businesses-need-branding.md): By: Karen Selby, Project Leader, Brand & Visual Identity Development, Forty49 Ltd If you’re a small business, you might feel that branding is something that..
- [How to find and recruit content creators that align with your brand, organically](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-find-and-recruit-content-creators-that-align-with-your-brand-organically.md): There’s little that’s more dazzling than the glamorous world of high-profile influencer marketing. When smartly executed, a simple instagram post from a cel..
- [9 places to find PR content](https://assetdigest.com/9-places-to-find-pr-content.md): By: Leigh-Ann Hewer So, you want to do PR. Then you’ll need content. That might sound like stating the obvious, but it’s worth making sure you don‘t st..
- [Bad interactions and unethical practices impacting brand loyalty](https://assetdigest.com/bad-interactions-and-unethical-practices-impacting-brand-loyalty.md): 60% of UK consumers admit bad interactions impact their loyalty to a brand and often result in them cutting ties, while one-in-five would leave a brand if they ..
- [Trend Micro Vision One Stops Threats Faster, Streamlines Operations and Cuts Costs](https://assetdigest.com/trend-micro-vision-one-stops-threats-faster-streamlines-operations-and-cuts-costs.md): Bangalore, July 7, 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced new analyst research that reveals or..
- [HOW SMEs CAN INCORPORATE AMAZON’S SUCCESSFUL PRICING TACTICS INTO THEIR OWN STRATEGY](https://assetdigest.com/how-smes-can-incorporate-amazons-successful-pricing-tactics-into-their-own-strategy.md): Amazon has a relentless commitment to the customer experience – everything it does is guided by its goal to be the most customer-centric company in the world...
- [Monetizing your Bliss](https://assetdigest.com/monetizing-your-bliss.md): By: Eric Lochtefeld As a successful entrepreneur for twenty-five years, I often get asked what it takes to become wealthy at one’s craft. My answer is always ..
- [U.S. state officials urge support for landmark $26 billion opioid settlement](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-state-officials-urge-support-for-landmark-26-billion-opioid-settlement.md): By Nate Raymond (Reuters) -A group of state attorneys general unveiled on Wednesday a landmark $26 billion settlement with large drug companies for allegedly fu..
- [Australian regulator to probe Amazon.com, eBay and other online markets](https://assetdigest.com/australian-regulator-to-probe-amazon-com-ebay-and-other-online-markets.md): SYDNEY (Reuters) – The Australian antitrust regulator on Thursday kicked off an inquiry into the local units of Amazon.com Inc, eBay Inc and other online mark..
- [Coca-Cola raises revenue forecast as demand rebounds on reopening boost](https://assetdigest.com/coca-cola-raises-revenue-forecast-as-demand-rebounds-on-reopening-boost.md): (Reuters) – Coca-Cola Co raised its full-year sales and profit forecasts on Wednesday, as demand bounces back from pandemic lows for its beverages following t..
- [Vaccine deserts: The poor nations trailing in the fight against COVID-19](https://assetdigest.com/vaccine-deserts-the-poor-nations-trailing-in-the-fight-against-covid-19.md): By Nita Bhalla and Anastasia Moloney NAIROBI/BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – At a private hospital in Burundi’s capital, emergency specialist Emmanuel..
- [Netflix&#8217;s gaming foray will cost time and money &#8211; Wall St](https://assetdigest.com/netflixs-gaming-foray-will-cost-time-and-money-wall-st.md): By Nivedita Balu and Akanksha Rana (Reuters) – Wall Street analysts welcomed Netflix’s planned plunge into mobile gaming on Wednesday, calling it a sensible..
- [Dollar demand persists even as stocks recover](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-demand-persists-even-as-stocks-recover.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – Currency markets still showed signs of caution on Wednesday, with the safe haven dollar touching its highest since ea..
- [Eyeing IPO, Volvo Cars to take full control of its Chinese business](https://assetdigest.com/eyeing-ipo-volvo-cars-to-take-full-control-of-its-chinese-business.md): By Niklas Pollard and Yilei Sun STOCKHOLM/BEIJING (Reuters) -Volvo Cars has struck a deal to buy out parent company Zhejiang Geely Holding from their joint vent..
- [Germany sets out flood relief funding, hopes of finding survivors fade](https://assetdigest.com/germany-sets-out-flood-relief-funding-hopes-of-finding-survivors-fade.md): By Kirsti Knolle and Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) -A relief official dampened hopes on Wednesday of finding more survivors in the rubble of villages devastat..
- [SoftBank&#8217;s robotics ambitions short circuit as Pepper loses power](https://assetdigest.com/softbanks-robotics-ambitions-short-circuit-as-pepper-loses-power.md): By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) -When SoftBank Group Corp’s CEO Masayoshi Son unveiled the wide-eyed android Pepper in 2014, he painted a vision, once confined ..
- [Oil retreats on surprise rise in U.S. stocks, weakening demand outlook](https://assetdigest.com/oil-retreats-on-surprise-rise-in-u-s-stocks-weakening-demand-outlook.md): By Sonali Paul and Roslan Khasawneh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Wednesday after an industry report showed an unexpected build-up in U.S. oil invento..
- [Lehman Brothers trader to fintech billionaire: Revolut&#8217;s Nikolay Storonsky](https://assetdigest.com/lehman-brothers-trader-to-fintech-billionaire-revoluts-nikolay-storonsky.md): LONDON (Reuters) – British-based banking app Revolut’s latest $33 billion valuation, achieved after a fresh funding round, has likely made its cofounder and..
- [Industry heavyweights, with the support of Invest West, back Comentis with £2m pre-launch valuation in huge boost to vulnerable and at risk clients](https://assetdigest.com/industry-heavyweights-with-the-support-of-invest-west-back-comentis-with-2m-pre-launch-valuation-in-huge-boost-to-vulnerable-and-at-risk-clients.md): Newly launched clinical tech provider, Comentis, has secured £200k in first funding round against a pre-revenue valuation of £2m Comentis’ investors have a ..
- [LPA hires senior advisor to expand British and American consulting business](https://assetdigest.com/lpa-hires-senior-advisor-to-expand-british-and-american-consulting-business.md): Frankfurt am Main & London – 20th July 2021 – LPA Group, the capital market technology and innovation leader, today announced that Mark Reeves will join ..
- [68% say too many distractions and notifications are holding back their productivity](https://assetdigest.com/68-say-too-many-distractions-and-notifications-are-holding-back-their-productivity.md): More than two-thirds (68%) of employees in the UK have admitted they get so many distractions and message notifications during work that it’s holding them bac..
- [UK Cyber Security Council Granted Charitable Status](https://assetdigest.com/uk-cyber-security-council-granted-charitable-status.md): 20 July 2021 The Council’s confirmed status as a charitable organisation further supports its efforts to bolster the UK cyber security community London – 20..
- [How to choose the right software architecture for your business](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-choose-the-right-software-architecture-for-your-business.md): By Jarosław Porwoł, Lead Software Engineer at Future Processing Selecting the best software architecture for your organisation can be a challenge. Thorough pl..
- [82% of financial service organisations have become more reliant on data following the Covid pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/82-of-financial-service-organisations-have-become-more-reliant-on-data-following-the-covid-pandemic.md): More financial service firms have harnessed data over the last 12 months to gain insight into business performance 82% of financial service organisations have s..
- [MSP rebrands to Techary with a bold vision for the future](https://assetdigest.com/msp-rebrands-to-techary-with-a-bold-vision-for-the-future.md): LONDON, 19th July 2021 Stephens IT announces today that it has successfully completed a major rebranding to Techary as it looks to bring innovation to the ma..
- [85% OF FINANCE DEPARTMENTS STRUGGLE TO INNOVATE](https://assetdigest.com/85-of-finance-departments-struggle-to-innovate.md): – The majority of finance-decision makers admit to still printing out supplier invoices – 01 JULY 2021: New research has shown that UK Finance departments a..
- [Stocks on worst run in 18-months amid global COVID-19 surge](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-on-worst-run-in-18-months-amid-global-covid-19-surge.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Risk-aversion ruled on Monday as a surge in worldwide coronavirus cases drove down bond yields and left stocks facing their l..
- [British pound drops as investors seek safety on &#8216;Freedom Day&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/british-pound-drops-as-investors-seek-safety-on-freedom-day.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling fell to a three-month low on Monday even as most COVID-19 restrictions in England were lifted, as a cautious tone in global market..
- [Inflation and the Bank of England: what its rate-setters are saying](https://assetdigest.com/inflation-and-the-bank-of-england-what-its-rate-setters-are-saying.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Some Bank of England officials say the time is approaching for action to fend off higher inflation as Britain reopens its economy, but othe..
- [Risk FX retreat catapults dollar to 3-month top as reflation doubts reemerge](https://assetdigest.com/risk-fx-retreat-catapults-dollar-to-3-month-top-as-reflation-doubts-reemerge.md): By Ritvik Carvalho LONDON (Reuters) – Currencies such as the Australian dollar, the Canadian dollar, Norway’s crown and Britain’s pound took a beating on ..
- [UK says it and allies blame Chinese-backed actors for Microsoft hacking](https://assetdigest.com/uk-says-it-and-allies-blame-chinese-backed-actors-for-microsoft-hacking.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Monday that it and its partners held Chinese state-backed groups responsible for “a pervasive pattern of hacking” invol..
- [Bill Ackman rejigs Universal deal after regulators probe SPAC plan](https://assetdigest.com/bill-ackman-rejigs-universal-deal-after-regulators-probe-spac-plan.md): (Refiles to read “have experienced”, paragraph 4) PARIS (Reuters) -Billionaire investor Bill Ackman will buy up to 10% of Vivendi’s Universal Music Group ..
- [Social Media Innovations in 2021](https://assetdigest.com/social-media-innovations-in-2021.md): By: Harvey Morton, Digital Expert and Founder of www.harveymorton.digital Writing about social media trends is a dangerous business. The trends come and go so f..
- [How A/B testing can improve customer service and drive acquisition](https://assetdigest.com/how-a-b-testing-can-improve-customer-service-and-drive-acquisition.md): Christi Alvarez; Growth Strategist; Cro Metrics It was the French philosopher, Emile Chartier who said; “Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it is the..
- [SEO and marketing. One and the same.](https://assetdigest.com/seo-and-marketing-one-and-the-same.md): By: Natalie Weaving There isn’t a year gone by when I haven’t heard SEO is dead. The funny thing about that is that it is not dead. SEO has become a digital..
- [How to launch a new brand that delivers purpose](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-launch-a-new-brand-that-delivers-purpose.md): By: Mieke Evans, Senior Account Manager at sport for social impact consultancy thinkBeyond, explores the best ways for new brands to incorporate social impact f..
- [OnBuy raises £35M in impressive Series A+ funding round](https://assetdigest.com/onbuy-raises-35m-in-impressive-series-a-funding-round-2.md): UK-based platform OnBuy.com sets its sights on unicorn status following successful raise UK, Today, UK-based online marketplace OnBuy.com has announced the clo..
- [&#8220;Fit for 55 package&#8221;: an action plan that fits perfectly with Daikin&#8217;s renewable heating operations](https://assetdigest.com/fit-for-55-package-an-action-plan-that-fits-perfectly-with-daikins-renewable-heating-operations.md): Brussels, – A greener Europe is one step closer. After having developed a strategy for a more sustainable Europe through the Green Deal, the European Union la..
- [Xero introduces new, AI-powered analytics to help small businesses plan for the future with trusted, insightful data](https://assetdigest.com/xero-introduces-new-ai-powered-analytics-to-help-small-businesses-plan-for-the-future-with-trusted-insightful-data.md): New Analytics Plus brings advanced cash flow and business forecasting directly into Xero Xero, the global small business platform, today announced Analytics Pl..
- [Research from EPOS reveals a huge disparity about the return to the office](https://assetdigest.com/research-from-epos-reveals-a-huge-disparity-about-the-return-to-the-office.md): 53% of bosses expect employees to work more from the office, compared with 26% of employees Copenhagen, Denmark – June, 2021 As hybrid working patterns begin ..
- [IS IT GAME OVER FOR OFFICE WORKPLACES?](https://assetdigest.com/is-it-game-over-for-office-workplaces.md): While most UK home workers say they are as productive or more productive working at home as they are in the office (63 per cent), only 39 per cent of respondent..
- [“Creative courage” is the go-to strategy for tech marketers in a post-pandemic age, Shaped By study reveals](https://assetdigest.com/creative-courage-is-the-go-to-strategy-for-tech-marketers-in-a-post-pandemic-age-shaped-by-study-reveals.md): 30 June 2021 “Creative courage” is the go-to strategy for tech marketers in a post-pandemic age, study reveals. New Shaped By study of over 200 senior tec..
- [IT DEPARTMENTS GETTING A BAD RAP OVER REMOTE WORKING](https://assetdigest.com/it-departments-getting-a-bad-rap-over-remote-working.md): New research shows 7 in 10 UK employees dread contacting their IT department for support – JULY 2021, LONDON, UK: Research investigating how IT departments..
- [Remote working during COVID: a successful social experiment](https://assetdigest.com/remote-working-during-covid-a-successful-social-experiment.md): By: Trisha Manda As I’m writing this article, sitting in my living-room-turned-study, I wonder how different our work culture would have been today had the pa..
- [How to Maintain Positive Psychology while Trading](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-maintain-positive-psychology-while-trading.md): By Patrick Reid, co-founder of the AdamisPrinciple.com Trading can be a brutal and unforgiving health hazard. If you search on the internet there are dozens o..
- [RationalFX drives customer acquisition with RegTech platform from  TruNarrative](https://assetdigest.com/rationalfx-drives-customer-acquisition-with-regtech-platform-from-trunarrative.md): Leading Foreign exchange and Payment firm chooses RegTech platform to deliver a frictionless customer journey and reduce onboarding time to under 5 minutes. ..
- [E-commerce: Stop reinventing the shopping cart](https://assetdigest.com/e-commerce-stop-reinventing-the-shopping-cart.md): By, Udo Rauch, Chief Sales Director, Emporix Online shopping is more competitive than ever, yet many companies spend large portions of their budget just maintai..
- [Preparing for Life After COVID-19: Post-Pandemic Automation](https://assetdigest.com/preparing-for-life-after-covid-19-post-pandemic-automation.md): By Adrian Ewer, VP, financial services, EMEA, Blue Prism Along with ‘you’re on mute’ one of the most used terms throughout the pandemic is digital acceler..
- [Oil edges up but on track for big weekly drop on supply concerns](https://assetdigest.com/oil-edges-up-but-on-track-for-big-weekly-drop-on-supply-concerns.md): By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil edged up after turning positive in volatile trade on Friday following supportive U.S. economic news, but prices were o..
- [Basic material, luxury stocks drive European shares to a third day of losses](https://assetdigest.com/basic-material-luxury-stocks-drive-european-shares-to-a-third-day-of-losses.md): By Sruthi Shankar and Susan Mathew (Reuters) – European stocks fell on Friday as a slide in Rio Tinto’s iron ore exports hammered mining majors, while stron..
- [Annodata renews sponsorship with GLL Sport Foundation, helping deliver support to almost 3,000 talented athletes](https://assetdigest.com/annodata-renews-sponsorship-with-gll-sport-foundation-helping-deliver-support-to-almost-3000-talented-athletes.md): Annodata’s involvement makes up part of £1.2m fund to cultivate next generation of sportspeople Annodata, a Kyocera Group company and one of the UK’s longe..
- [PlatformE  &#8211;  Leading the digital fashion revolution](https://assetdigest.com/platforme-leading-the-digital-fashion-revolution.md): PlatformE is a next generation technology company founded in 2015 with a mission to accelerate the fashion industry’s transition to a new made-to-order stan..
- [UK supermarkets ask shoppers to keep wearing mask](https://assetdigest.com/uk-supermarkets-ask-shoppers-to-keep-wearing-mask.md): LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s biggest supermarket groups will encourage staff and customers to keep wearing face coverings from Monday despite new rules making ..
- [Trend Micro Cloud One Delivers Projected ROI of Up to 188%](https://assetdigest.com/trend-micro-cloud-one-delivers-projected-roi-of-up-to-188.md): Study calculates total projected benefits of up to $1.7 million Bangalore, July 1, 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global c..
- [Digital Token Identifier Registry Goes Live with Etrading Software’s non-profit Digital Token Identifier Foundation](https://assetdigest.com/digital-token-identifier-registry-goes-live-with-etrading-softwares-non-profit-digital-token-identifier-foundation.md): London, 1st July 2021 – Etrading Software (ETS), global provider of technology-led solutions, acting as exclusive Registration Authority for the new Internati..
- [Two thirds of UK financial services companies now use alternative data to improve decision making](https://assetdigest.com/two-thirds-of-uk-financial-services-companies-now-use-alternative-data-to-improve-decision-making.md): From ‘The Growing Importance of Alternative Data in the Finance Industry’ white paper by Oxylabs Financial services companies in the UK are increasingly rel..
- [Cardlay builds cloud solution integrated with Concur® Expense to help banks deliver commercial payment management capabilities](https://assetdigest.com/cardlay-builds-cloud-solution-integrated-with-concur-expense-to-help-banks-deliver-commercial-payment-management-capabilities.md): Solution to help banks’ corporate clients by delivering easy, time-saving, and secure card management Copenhagen, July 1st, 2021: Cardlay, a leading Danish ..
- [U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to 16-month low](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-weekly-jobless-claims-fall-to-16-month-low.md): By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to a 16-month low last week as the labor mar..
- [David Bowie album art and photographs headed for auction](https://assetdigest.com/david-bowie-album-art-and-photographs-headed-for-auction.md): LONDON (Reuters) – From artwork proofs for 1980 hit “Fashion” to previously unseen photographs, a selection of David Bowie memorabilia goes to auction on ..
- [Fintech disruptor Reach gains momentum with appointment of David Mays as independent board member](https://assetdigest.com/fintech-disruptor-reach-gains-momentum-with-appointment-of-david-mays-as-independent-board-member.md): CALGARY, Alberta: Reach, the global payment localization provider, has further strengthened its senior management team by appointing leading cross-border ecom..
- [How I transformed my therapy business online during the pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/how-i-transformed-my-therapy-business-online-during-the-pandemic.md): By Geraldine McCullagh, Founder of Me-Time Therapies. When I launched my business Me-Time Therapies 24 years ago, my main offering was in-person massage and the..
- [Welcome to Palmares Ocean Living &amp; Golf: The Ultimate Luxury Investment](https://assetdigest.com/welcome-to-palmares-ocean-living-golf-the-ultimate-luxury-investment.md): Nestled in a natural amphitheatre on the Algarve coast sits Palmares Ocean Living & Golf. The resort combines exceptional golfing and leisure facilities with sp..
- [Impact of pandemic and climate crisis evident in design of new luxury homes at The Crest](https://assetdigest.com/impact-of-pandemic-and-climate-crisis-evident-in-design-of-new-luxury-homes-at-the-crest.md): -Taylor Wimpey España environmental strategy puts sustainability at heart of new homes -The Crest offers luxury living with customisable outdoor spaces -Clim..
- [Jigsaws &#8211; the perfect match](https://assetdigest.com/jigsaws-the-perfect-match.md): From Wimbledon to the Euros, the Tokyo Olympics and school sports days, as the summer of sport gets underway, Dr Andrea Furst, leading Sport and Performance Psy..
- [FTSE 100 ends lower as pound jumps after inflation rises further in June](https://assetdigest.com/ftse-100-ends-lower-as-pound-jumps-after-inflation-rises-further-in-june.md): By Shashank Nayar (Reuters) – London’s FTSE 100 ended lower on Wednesday as a stronger pound weighed on multinationals that earn most of their profits overs..
- [Britain, EU must use caution in new online rules &#8211; UN](https://assetdigest.com/britain-eu-must-use-caution-in-new-online-rules-un.md): By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) – Britain and other countries drawing up legislation to regulate online content – including racist abuse – must avoi..
- [Oil drops on oversupply fears after Saudi-UAE deal, lagging U.S. demand](https://assetdigest.com/oil-drops-on-oversupply-fears-after-saudi-uae-deal-lagging-u-s-demand.md): By Jessica Resnick-Ault NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices dropped on Wednesday after Reuters reported Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates had reached a compr..
- [Five things you need to know before sending money abroad](https://assetdigest.com/five-things-you-need-to-know-before-sending-money-abroad.md): Millions of Brits provide financial support to their families overseas, with an average of £7.7 billion being sent from people in the UK to support loved ones ..
- [Brands need a more sustainable strategy to connect with consumers on purpose](https://assetdigest.com/brands-need-a-more-sustainable-strategy-to-connect-with-consumers-on-purpose.md): By Jacqueline Junke, UK Market Lead at Appinio In June each year, LGBTQ+ communities all around the world connect online and in person to celebrate the month of..
- [Why Organic Traffic is Key for Online Businesses](https://assetdigest.com/why-organic-traffic-is-key-for-online-businesses.md): By: Richard Heyes, Managing Director and Founder of Tecmark, SEO agency in Manchester If you’re a website owner of any kind, you’ve probably considered impr..
- [Supporting your remote workers](https://assetdigest.com/supporting-your-remote-workers.md): By James Cook https://www.spidergroup.com/ Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, people have had to adapt to a new way of running their businesses. With many emp..
- [Why is branding important for new start-ups?](https://assetdigest.com/why-is-branding-important-for-new-start-ups.md): By: Gareth Hoyle, Managing Director of Manchester-based agency, Marketing Signals: Do start-ups need branding? Branding is essential for all start-ups. It doesn..
- [Creating an effective E-Commerce Marketing Strategy](https://assetdigest.com/creating-an-effective-e-commerce-marketing-strategy.md): By: Natalie Howells, https://www.spidergroup.com/ Having a clear strategy in place is vital for the marketing of your e-commerce business. In order to stand out..
- [Why subscription boxes are winners in a pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/why-subscription-boxes-are-winners-in-a-pandemic.md): By Rachel Wood, founder of Rare Birds Book Club Subscriptions are on the rise and cropping up in every industry; consumers like the flexibility and convenience ..
- [4 ways to create a tranquil, tech-free retreat at home](https://assetdigest.com/4-ways-to-create-a-tranquil-tech-free-retreat-at-home.md): By: Sarah Hastings, RW4Y According to (Ofcom) over lockdown, we spent an average of 45 hours a week watching TV and other online streaming services. With big ch..
- [Augmented reality leader Reactive Reality continues its international expansion with the opening of a Tokyo office](https://assetdigest.com/augmented-reality-leader-reactive-reality-continues-its-international-expansion-with-the-opening-of-a-tokyo-office.md): Reactive Reality (www.reactivereality.com), the leading augmented reality (AR) company increasing sales and brand loyalty for fashion e-commerce brands by enabl..
- [PUSH in Your Pocket: the ‘always on’ wellbeing and performance app you can take wherever you go](https://assetdigest.com/push-in-your-pocket-the-always-on-wellbeing-and-performance-app-you-can-take-wherever-you-go-2.md): PUSH launches first ever app, targeting businesses and employees that are most in need of professional and personal support, following the pandemic Not just ano..
- [UK Cyber Security Council Calls for Organisations to Recommit to Investment in Continuous Professional Development](https://assetdigest.com/uk-cyber-security-council-calls-for-organisations-to-recommit-to-investment-in-continuous-professional-development.md): As the nation recovers from the impact of COVID-19, investment in cyber security skills and training will be critical to the future success of the national econ..
- [N’Gunu Tiny discusses how COVID-19 has changed the future of impact investment](https://assetdigest.com/ngunu-tiny-discusses-how-covid-19-has-changed-the-future-of-impact-investment.md): N’Gunu Tiny, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Emerald Group on the future of impact investment during and after the pandemic. How much of our world has..
- [OnBuy raises £35M in impressive Series A+ funding round](https://assetdigest.com/onbuy-raises-35m-in-impressive-series-a-funding-round.md): UK-based platform OnBuy.com sets its sights on unicorn status following successful raise UK, 13th July 2021: Today, UK-based online marketplace OnBuy.com ..
- [Pope Francis to leave hospital as soon as possible, says Vatican](https://assetdigest.com/pope-francis-to-leave-hospital-as-soon-as-possible-says-vatican.md): VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis is continuing his planned treatment and rehabilitation after intestinal surgery 10 days ago and will leave hospital as s..
- [Bank of England keeps powder dry on crypto &#8216;pockets of exuberance&#8217;](https://assetdigest.com/bank-of-england-keeps-powder-dry-on-crypto-pockets-of-exuberance.md): By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Highly-speculative cryptoassets like bitcoin are becoming more interlinked with big investors, but they don’t pose a threat ..
- [Analysis: The quiet revolution in Italian bond markets](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-the-quiet-revolution-in-italian-bond-markets.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON (Reuters) – A calming down of Italian government bonds, typically among the most volatile in the euro zone, sug..
- [DeltaNet International Launches Phishing Simulation Tool to Help Organisations Combat Phishing Attacks with Cybersecurity Awareness Training](https://assetdigest.com/deltanet-international-launches-phishing-simulation-tool-to-help-organisations-combat-phishing-attacks-with-cybersecurity-awareness-training.md): DeltaNet International, a global eLearning provider of compliance training solutions, has today announced the availability of its Phishing Simulator, to help o..
- [AKO Foundation Agrees to Support Aalto EE in Development of Leadership in the Nordic Cultural Sector](https://assetdigest.com/ako-foundation-agrees-to-support-aalto-ee-in-development-of-leadership-in-the-nordic-cultural-sector.md): The London based AKO Foundation, starts to collaborate with Aalto University Executive Education’s (Aalto EE) Business of Culture program, which is the larges..
- [Stocks hit record; U.S. Treasury yields hover above 5-month lows](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-hit-record-u-s-treasury-yields-hover-above-5-month-lows.md): By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) – A gauge of global stocks closed at a record on Monday and U.S. Treasury yields held above five-month lows touched la..
- [Oil prices slip as economic fears offset tightening crude supplies](https://assetdigest.com/2384-2.md): By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil slumped on Monday over concerns about spreading COVID-19 variants derailing the global economic recovery that has broug..
- [Swatch Group returns to profit as sales jump](https://assetdigest.com/2382-2.md): ZURICH (Reuters) -Swatch Group returned to profit in the first six months of 2021 and its sales jumped more than 50% as demand recovered from the low point of t..
- [Local Olympics organisers face uninsured loss from spectator ban &#8211; sources](https://assetdigest.com/local-olympics-organisers-face-uninsured-loss-from-spectator-ban-sources.md): By Carolyn Cohn and Noor Zainab Hussain LONDON (Reuters) – The local Tokyo Olympics organising committee is unlikely to get much of an insurance pay-out due t..
- [Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Solutions are the Future: Survey Uncovers Organizations’ Security Priorities for Hybrid Working](https://assetdigest.com/secure-access-service-edge-sase-solutions-are-the-future-survey-uncovers-organizations-security-priorities-for-hybrid-working.md): New global survey of 450 IT and security professionals reveals the full impact that the pandemic has had on organizations as well as their security priorities f..
- [Spain to invest $5.1 billion in electric vehicle production](https://assetdigest.com/spain-to-invest-5-1-billion-in-electric-vehicle-production.md): By Joan Faus and Nathan Allen MADRID (Reuters) – Spain will invest 4.3 billion euros ($5.1 billion) to kick-start the production of electric vehicles and batt..
- [S.Korea suspends baseball season as toughest COVID-19 curbs take force](https://assetdigest.com/s-korea-suspends-baseball-season-as-toughest-covid-19-curbs-take-force.md): By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s pro baseball league suspended its season on Monday after five players tested positive for COVID-19, and the cou..
- [Analysis: JPMorgan, Goldman bet on tech to crack UK consumer market](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-jpmorgan-goldman-bet-on-tech-to-crack-uk-consumer-market.md): By Anna Irrera and Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase & Co and Goldman Sachs Group Inc are taking on a consumer finance market many outsiders have..
- [Nearly half of London’s councils have taken preventative action to counter the growing threat of ransomware](https://assetdigest.com/nearly-half-of-londons-councils-have-taken-preventative-action-to-counter-the-growing-threat-of-ransomware.md): Four councils (12%) confirmed they have been impacted by ransomware but did not pay the demand, with 42% taking preventative measures to counter the growing thr..
- [PiPcall launches complete mobile-only business phone system in an app](https://assetdigest.com/pipcall-launches-complete-mobile-only-business-phone-system-in-an-app.md): New app is optimised for use on personal mobiles and provides access to desk phone features plus high-quality calls made over the mobile network while addressin..
- [PUSH in Your Pocket: the ‘always on’ wellbeing and performance app you can take wherever you go](https://assetdigest.com/push-in-your-pocket-the-always-on-wellbeing-and-performance-app-you-can-take-wherever-you-go.md): PUSH launches first ever app, targeting businesses and employees that are most in need of professional and personal support, following the pandemic Not just a..
- [How to fast track your career in data science and data analytics](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-fast-track-your-career-in-data-science-and-data-analytics.md): By Shaun Dippnall, CEO of EXPLORE Group Data exists in vast quantities in every business. Statista for example, estimates the total amount of data created, ca..
- [Revealed: 1.45 million tonnes of e-waste is produced by households &amp; businesses per annum](https://assetdigest.com/revealed-1-45-million-tonnes-of-e-waste-is-produced-by-households-businesses-per-annum.md): The demand has never been higher, but neither has the cost for new equipment. Sales of laptop and desktop computers exceeded 302 million in 2020, a 13% increase..
- [The Small Business’s Guide to Getting Started in Digital Advertising](https://assetdigest.com/the-small-businesss-guide-to-getting-started-in-digital-advertising.md): By Lisen Zethraeus, CMO at DanAds It’s an exciting time for a small business when it looks to launch its first ad campaign. But the world of advertising can o..
- [Clients + Marketing = The Perfect Marriage](https://assetdigest.com/clients-marketing-the-perfect-marriage.md): In a world where everyone’s an expert, cancel culture has serious implications, and fake news is easy to come by, it’s hard to trust the word of media, b..
- [The problem with measuring customer loyalty; and how to overcome it](https://assetdigest.com/the-problem-with-measuring-customer-loyalty-and-how-to-overcome-it.md): Andrew Wilkins, CEO and Founder, Futr AI Customer loyalty is the holy grail for businesses seeking to grow. There’s a well-used statistic from Bain & Co that ..
- [How to grow your brand with influencer marketing](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-grow-your-brand-with-influencer-marketing.md): By Gordon Glenister, author of Influencer Marketing Strategy and host of the Influence podcast Influencer marketing is one of the darlings of post Pandemic adve..
- [Lux Afrique Polo Day Announces Exciting Return of Europe&#8217;s Premier African Polo Event](https://assetdigest.com/lux-afrique-polo-day-announces-exciting-return-of-europes-premier-african-polo-event.md): 1 July 2021 LONDON, UK – Lux Afrique Polo Daythe only event in Europe dedicated to the celebration of African polo, returns to the Royal County of Berkshire ..
- [Three Years Later: GDPR is All Talk and No Action](https://assetdigest.com/three-years-later-gdpr-is-all-talk-and-no-action.md): The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced on May 25th 2018. This legislation focuses on data protection and privacy across the European Union..
- [Brand Strategy Tactics for an Online Learning Platform](https://assetdigest.com/brand-strategy-tactics-for-an-online-learning-platform.md): By: Johnathan Reynolds, CEO of Learned.Live, the UK’s first live and interactive e-learning platform. There is no doubt about it, the world has changed si..
- [Dutch reimpose COVID curbs as cases jump in young adults](https://assetdigest.com/dutch-reimpose-covid-curbs-as-cases-jump-in-young-adults.md): AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Dutch government reimposed COVID-19 curbs on nightclubs, music festivals and restaurants on Friday in an effort to halt a surge in COVI..
- [European stocks rise on bargain-hunting, erase weekly losses](https://assetdigest.com/european-stocks-rise-on-bargain-hunting-erase-weekly-losses.md): (Reuters) -European stocks jumped more than 1% on Friday, posting their best session in two months and erasing all of this week’s losses, as investors sought ..
- [Building A Portfolio For Retirement](https://assetdigest.com/building-a-portfolio-for-retirement.md): By: Anthony Watson, Founder Thrive Retirement Specialists Your investment portfolio is likely one of the primary assets you plan to rely upon to fund your ret..
- [Musk trial asks the $2 billion question: Who controls Tesla?](https://assetdigest.com/musk-trial-asks-the-2-billion-question-who-controls-tesla.md): By Tom Hals and Sierra Jackson (Reuters) – Does Elon Musk control Tesla Inc or does Tesla control Elon Musk? More than $2 billion hinges on that question as a..
- [What are the top luxury products to invest in for 2021?](https://assetdigest.com/what-are-the-top-luxury-products-to-invest-in-for-2021.md): Since the inception of trading and banking, people have constantly been looking for new ways to increase their wealth through investment. Whether it’s the FTS..
- [RPA: the truth behind the hype](https://assetdigest.com/rpa-the-truth-behind-the-hype.md): By Harel Tayeb, CEO, Kryon Bots can carry out a huge and increasing number of manual tasks in finance. Their ability to save time and money while boosting accur..
- [Yes, winning the Euros really can help your stock market](https://assetdigest.com/yes-winning-the-euros-really-can-help-your-stock-market.md): By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Euro 2020 semi-final victories for England and Italy mean football’s either coming home or going to Rome, but the last 20 y..
- [U.S. dollar falls as euro climbs in risky FX rout](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-dollar-falls-as-euro-climbs-in-risky-fx-rout.md): By John McCrank NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar retreated on Thursday from a three-month high hit late in the previous session, mainly due to strength in the ..
- [Stellantis makes 30 billion euro wager on electric vehicle market](https://assetdigest.com/stellantis-makes-30-billion-euro-wager-on-electric-vehicle-market.md): By Giulio Piovaccari and Ben Klayman MILAN/DETROIT (Reuters) -Stellantis, the world’s No. 4 automaker, said on Thursday it plans to invest more than 30 billio..
- [Exyte Delivers Excellent First Quarter 2021](https://assetdigest.com/exyte-delivers-excellent-first-quarter-2021.md): STUTTGART, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Exyte, a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of high-tech facilities, has achieved a remark..
- [PAYMASTER24 BOOSTS SPEED OF PAYMENT AND RANGE OF CURRENCIES](https://assetdigest.com/paymaster24-boosts-speed-of-payment-and-range-of-currencies.md): Banking Circle B2B payments platform adds value to innovative cross border PSP proposition www.bankingcircle.com London, 6th July 2021 – Full-service Payment ..
- [IE HUB and Vulnerability Registration Service partner to ensure ongoing support for the vulnerable](https://assetdigest.com/ie-hub-and-vulnerability-registration-service-partner-to-ensure-ongoing-support-for-the-vulnerable.md): Partnership aims to give the vulnerable a voice and help reduce their financial anxiety 06 June 2021 – IE Hub, an online income and expenditure portal aimed..
- [Consulting sector expands 4.5% as industry supports clients to recover and build back from the pandemic and exports double reveals MCA](https://assetdigest.com/consulting-sector-expands-4-5-as-industry-supports-clients-to-recover-and-build-back-from-the-pandemic-and-exports-double-reveals-mca.md): – Management consultancy growth rate for 2020 was 4.5% following an increase in client work in both the private and public sector following COVID-19, accord..
- [LastBasic launches automated design and engineering platform for faster and better value prototyping](https://assetdigest.com/lastbasic-launches-automated-design-and-engineering-platform-for-faster-and-better-value-prototyping.md): Virtual platform fuses technology with prototyping process to connect inventors and experts from around the world and turn ideas into reality in less than half ..
- [Five tips for boosting your mental and physical health during hybrid working](https://assetdigest.com/five-tips-for-boosting-your-mental-and-physical-health-during-hybrid-working.md): By Daniel Todaro, Founder and Managing Director, Gekko As we move toward a full re-opening of the economy there remains some uncertainty about how often we will..
- [Strategic hires aim to drive AbScent into household name status](https://assetdigest.com/strategic-hires-aim-to-drive-abscent-into-household-name-status.md): July 2021: Following a year of unprecedented growth, AbScent, the charity that supports people impacted by all types of smell disorders, is to bolster its tea..
- [Better Investment in Employees is a Top Trend for 2021](https://assetdigest.com/better-investment-in-employees-is-a-top-trend-for-2021.md): By: Lucinda Pullinger, Global Head of HR & Talent at Instant Offices As the new world of work takes shape, one of the top talent trends that emerged for 2021..
- [Technology that fixes your bad back](https://assetdigest.com/technology-that-fixes-your-bad-back.md): How a robot that solves back problems came into being Chongsu Lee, Chartered physiotherapist and founder of BackHug Discovering the importance of the centre of..
- [3i Infotech on a hiring spree to fuel its growth plans this year](https://assetdigest.com/3i-infotech-on-a-hiring-spree-to-fuel-its-growth-plans-this-year.md): Looks to expand its footprint to provide extended support to its global clients in new technology areas by hiring over 1000 next gen technologists Mumbai, Jun..
- [UK gold investment startup, Minted, partners with LUX Rewards](https://assetdigest.com/uk-gold-investment-startup-minted-partners-with-lux-rewards.md): Minted, a UK-based gold investment platform, has teamed up with LUX Rewards, a premium rewards scheme for restaurants and retailers. The partnership comes afte..
- [No return of the 9 to 5? Nearly two-thirds of Brits want to work in an asynchronous environment post-pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/no-return-of-the-9-to-5-nearly-two-thirds-of-brits-want-to-work-in-an-asynchronous-environment-post-pandemic.md): Okta research finds that millennials want change, while older generations will return to traditional working ways London, UK – With so-called Freedom Day draw..
- [DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE WHATEVER THE WEATHER](https://assetdigest.com/delivering-exceptional-customer-service-whatever-the-weather.md): DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE WHATEVER THE WEATHER By Joanna Swash, Group CEO of Moneypenny We’ve weathered the worst of it, we have survived. But h..
- [Fed keen to be &#8216;well positioned&#8217; to act on inflation, other risks, minutes show](https://assetdigest.com/fed-keen-to-be-well-positioned-to-act-on-inflation-other-risks-minutes-show.md): By Howard Schneider, Jonnelle Marte and Lindsay Dunsmuir WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve officials last month felt substantial further progress on the ..
- [Analysis: When do electric vehicles become cleaner than gasoline cars?](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-when-do-electric-vehicles-become-cleaner-than-gasoline-cars.md): By Paul Lienert DETROIT (Reuters) – You glide silently out of the Tesla showroom in your sleek new electric Model 3, satisfied you’re looking great and doin..
- [Analysis-Reflation rethink sends bond markets into a spin](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-reflation-rethink-sends-bond-markets-into-a-spin.md): By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – An economy powering back from the COVID-19 shock and resurgent inflation is yesterday’s story if the sharp rally in t..
- [UK housing boom may derail post-Brexit trade dreams](https://assetdigest.com/uk-housing-boom-may-derail-post-brexit-trade-dreams-2.md): By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – History suggests Britain’s house price surge could threaten hopes of post-Brexit export-powered growth, if finance minister..
- [Indian billionaires face off in race to solar domination](https://assetdigest.com/indian-billionaires-face-off-in-race-to-solar-domination.md): By Sudarshan Varadhan and Nidhi Verma CHENNAI (Reuters) – Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani’s $10 billion entry into renewable energy could drive solar tariffs fu..
- [Zivver Expands Leadership Team, Names Three New C-level Executives](https://assetdigest.com/zivver-expands-leadership-team-names-three-new-c-level-executives.md): AMSTERDAM, NL and LONDON, UK – Zivver , a leader in secure communications solutions, today announced that three new executives have joined the company – A..
- [The fight by Microsoft and Amazon for the Pentagon&#8217;s cloud contract](https://assetdigest.com/the-fight-by-microsoft-and-amazon-for-the-pentagons-cloud-contract.md): WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Defense Department dealt a blow to Microsoft Corp on Tuesday when the Pentagon announced it was scrapping the Trump-era award ..
- [Stocks, bond yields, oil fall as risk appetite fades](https://assetdigest.com/stocks-bond-yields-oil-fall-as-risk-appetite-fades.md): By Alwyn Scott NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global stock prices fell sharply Tuesday – after some indexes briefly touched new highs – as tumbling bond yields, low..
- [Dollar edges higher as market awaits clues from U.S. Fed](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-edges-higher-as-market-awaits-clues-from-u-s-fed.md): By John McCrank NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar gained against a basket of peer currencies on Tuesday following the U.S. Independence Day long weekend as trad..
- [Oil slides from multi-year highs after OPEC cancels meeting](https://assetdigest.com/oil-slides-from-multi-year-highs-after-opec-cancels-meeting.md): By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) – Oil slipped on Tuesday, pulling back from its recent rally, after OPEC+ producers cancelled a meeting due to clashes over plans ..
- [G20 to back global corporate tax deal, says French finance minister](https://assetdigest.com/g20-to-back-global-corporate-tax-deal-says-french-finance-minister.md): PARIS (Reuters) – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Tuesday his G20 counterparts are poised to give political endorsement of a proposed overhaul ..
- [Canada&#8217;s first Indigenous governor general pledges to help heal nation](https://assetdigest.com/canadas-first-indigenous-governor-general-pledges-to-help-heal-nation.md): By Steve Scherer OTTAWA (Reuters) – The first Indigenous Canadian to hold the post of governor general addressed the public in her first language, Inuktitut, ..
- [How real-time data innovation is driving up customer experience in fintech](https://assetdigest.com/how-real-time-data-innovation-is-driving-up-customer-experience-in-fintech.md): Geoff Clark, General Manager EMEA, Aerospike The attention span of individuals and organisations is reducing. Time is compressing. There are only brief windows ..
- [UK INVESTORS HAVE THEIR SAY: NEW RESEARCH](https://assetdigest.com/uk-investors-have-their-say-new-research.md): Confidence levels are up, Millennials make their mark and interest in ethical investing hits new highs. LONDON, JUNE 30TH 2021: Confidence levels amongst UK i..
- [Acquisition creates a UK &amp; Global leader to help organisations win in the Digital Revolution](https://assetdigest.com/acquisition-creates-a-uk-global-leader-to-help-organisations-win-in-the-digital-revolution.md): QA, owned by CVC Capital Partners VI, today announced the acquisition of Circus Street, a global leader in providing commercial digital skills including ecommer..
- [New Uberall research shows global increase in online engagement with local businesses during Covid, UK leads with 42 percent growth](https://assetdigest.com/new-uberall-research-shows-global-increase-in-online-engagement-with-local-businesses-during-covid-uk-leads-with-42-percent-growth.md): Analysis of nearly 80,000 business locations and their consumer online interactions reveals new hybrid customer journey Uberall, leading provider of ‘Near Me..
- [OPEC+ abandons oil policy meeting after Saudi-UAE clash](https://assetdigest.com/opec-abandons-oil-policy-meeting-after-saudi-uae-clash.md): By Rania El Gamal, Ahmad Ghaddar and Alex Lawler DUBAI (Reuters) -OPEC+ ministers called off oil output talks on Monday after clashing last week when the United..
- [Sydney Airport gets $16.7 billion buyout bid as investors take longer-term view on travel](https://assetdigest.com/2161-2.md): By Jamie Freed and Scott Murdoch SYDNEY (Reuters) -A group of infrastructure investors has proposed one of Australia’s biggest-ever buyouts, a A$22.26 billion..
- [Return to normal? UK PM Johnson outlines end to England&#8217;s virus restrictions](https://assetdigest.com/2146-2.md): By Alistair Smout and William James LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out plans on Monday to end social and economic COVID-19 restricti..
- [Bizzabo Expands European Footprint with New London Office](https://assetdigest.com/bizzabo-expands-european-footprint-with-new-london-office.md): Building on its successful acquisitions of x.ai and Whalebone, Bizzabo taps event industry veteran Tim Bull to lead its continued European expansion efforts N..
- [Types of Limited Power of Attorney](https://assetdigest.com/types-of-limited-power-of-attorney.md): A power of attorney or ‘letter of intent’ is simply a written authorization to act for or represent another in personal matters, business, or any other lega..
- [Car Finance Options for Individuals with Bad Credit](https://assetdigest.com/car-finance-options-for-individuals-with-bad-credit.md): If you are looking for ways to improve your credit score, one option is to get a car finance loan. Many types of car finance loans exist, depending on your cred..
- [PRIVATE JETS &#8211; The Luxury of Flying First Class](https://assetdigest.com/private-jets-the-luxury-of-flying-first-class.md): Private jets are used for a variety of reasons, from business to pleasure. A private jet, business jet, or private plane is a plane designed specifically for tr..
- [Workplace Wellness And Workplace Wellness Programs](https://assetdigest.com/workplace-wellness-and-workplace-wellness-programs.md): Workplace Wellness is any workplace wellness activity or program designed to enhance health outcomes and to promote optimal health behavior in the workplace. Th..
- [What You Need To Know About Investment In Businesses](https://assetdigest.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-investment-in-businesses.md): Investment in businesses is a good idea and there are many reasons for that. Firstly, it helps a company to survive the ups and downs of the business cycle. Bec..
- [Texas Mortgages](https://assetdigest.com/texas-mortgages.md): Mortgages are often used to purchase a house or to secure the equity of an existing house you already own. They are used for many different purposes, but there ..
- [Is Consumer Borrowing a Good Idea?](https://assetdigest.com/is-consumer-borrowing-a-good-idea.md): Consumer yielding is one of the indicators that a recession is underway. Consumer yielding is the rate at which lenders lend money to consumers. Consistently, l..
- [How A Registered Agent Can Help You Avoid Common Real Estate Mistakes](https://assetdigest.com/how-a-registered-agent-can-help-you-avoid-common-real-estate-mistakes.md): If you are attempting to buy or sell property, there is a lot that you might be curious about in regards to how a registered agent can help you. Most people are..
- [Bull and Bear Markets &#8211; How They Are Identified](https://assetdigest.com/bull-and-bear-markets-how-they-are-identified.md): A bear market is a trend of free markets to move either up or down over time. Traders use charts to identify whether the market is going to go up or down. These..
- [Dollar pauses as rate hike fears ebb, Fed minutes up next](https://assetdigest.com/dollar-pauses-as-rate-hike-fears-ebb-fed-minutes-up-next.md): By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar was stuck in neutral on Monday, after hitting a speed bump when last week’s mixed bag of U.S. labour data ..
- [Didi says app removal may hurt revenue, other U.S-listed Chinese firms probed](https://assetdigest.com/didi-says-app-removal-may-hurt-revenue-other-u-s-listed-chinese-firms-probed.md): By Tony Munroe and Yilei Sun BEIJING (Reuters) -Didi Global Inc said a regulatory order that its app be removed from app stores in China could hurt revenue, whi..
- [Rugby-Adams says four Lions tries help repay family for time away](https://assetdigest.com/rugby-adams-says-four-lions-tries-help-repay-family-for-time-away.md): By Mark Gleeson JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Josh Adams said the disappointment of leaving his pregnant fiancee at home and missing the birth of his child had bee..
- [Sydney Airport gets $16.7 billion buyout bid as investors take longer-term view on travel](https://assetdigest.com/sydney-airport-gets-16-7-billion-buyout-bid-as-investors-take-longer-term-view-on-travel.md): (Fixes dropped A$ to denote Australian dollars in paragraph 1) By Jamie Freed and Scott Murdoch SYDNEY (Reuters) -A group of infrastructure investors has propos..
- [5 reasons to invest in property in the South of France](https://assetdigest.com/5-reasons-to-invest-in-property-in-the-south-of-france.md): France has always been a hotspot for British expats looking for an investment property, especially those looking to buy a second home. Buying in an affluent are..
- [Tesla Q2 deliveries meet analysts&#8217; estimates despite chip shortage, shares gain](https://assetdigest.com/tesla-q2-deliveries-meet-analysts-estimates-despite-chip-shortage-shares-gain.md): (Reuters) -Tesla Inc on Friday posted record vehicle deliveries for the second quarter that were in line with Wall Street estimates as the electric-car maker co..
- [Global share markets rise, bonds fall on U.S. jobs data](https://assetdigest.com/global-share-markets-rise-bonds-fall-on-u-s-jobs-data.md): By Elizabeth Dilts Marshall and Huw Jones NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global stock markets rose on Friday on a better-than-expected U.S. monthly jobs report that signal..
- [U.S. job growth picks up in June; unemployment rate rises to 5.9%](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-job-growth-picks-up-in-june-unemployment-rate-rises-to-5-9.md): By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth accelerated in June as companies, desperate to boost production and services amid booming demand, rai..
- [Getting smart with the school run: How today’s tech can safeguard our children when travelling to school](https://assetdigest.com/getting-smart-with-the-school-run-how-todays-tech-can-safeguard-our-children-when-travelling-to-school.md): By: Godfrey Ryan, CEO of school transport provider Kura Among the more emotive topics discussed throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has been the return of children..
- [Markforged Announces the Metal X Gen 2, Next Day Metal, and the X7 Field Edition](https://assetdigest.com/markforged-announces-the-metal-x-gen-2-next-day-metal-and-the-x7-field-edition.md): New printers and software updates to The Digital Forge allow manufacturers to overcome challenges more quickly and easily than before Markforged, creator of t..
- [COLLECTING COLLECTIBLES? CONSIDER THIS.](https://assetdigest.com/collecting-collectibles-consider-this-by-stephanie-spies-cfp-when-you-think-of-collectibles-the-first-things-that-may-come-to-mind-are-your-baseball-card-collection-the-persian-rug-in-your-livin.md): By: Stephanie Spies, CFP When you think of collectibles, the first things that may come to mind are your baseball card collection, the Persian rug in your livin..
- [Covid-19 Makes the Case for Technology and Automation for Business Development in Professional Services](https://assetdigest.com/covid-19-makes-the-case-for-technology-and-automation-for-business-development-in-professional-services.md): By Pieter Looijenga, Account Manager at LexisNexis InterAction No industry has been invulnerable to the pandemic and the professional services sectors such as l..
- [The fear of inheriting wealth; How a philanthropic legacy can burden and uplift the next generation](https://assetdigest.com/the-fear-of-inheriting-wealth-how-a-philanthropic-legacy-can-burden-and-uplift-the-next-generation.md): By: Antonia Mitchell, Director, Aurelia Philanthropy The trouble with Wills Wills are tricky subjects at the best of times, with the living trying their best to..
- [Halfway through 2021, what can you do now to finish the 2021 investment year strong?](https://assetdigest.com/halfway-through-2021-what-can-you-do-now-to-finish-the-2021-investment-year-strong.md): By: Eddie Ortiz, Founder & CEO of PressPlay Finance With the world starting to open up slowly post-pandemic, it can be very confusing on what to do with your mo..
- [One App for a Total Communications Experience](https://assetdigest.com/one-app-for-a-total-communications-experience.md): App fatigue causes confusion, so businesses should simplify their comms experience By Rob Carmichael, Workplace Specialists at Avaya Imagine if the pandemic had..
- [How to maintain physical and mental health while working from home](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-maintain-physical-and-mental-health-while-working-from-home.md): By: Lee Biggins, CEO and Founder of CV-Library. There is no doubt that COVID-19 has posed a significant risk to both our physical and mental health. Not only ar..
- [Ecommerce localization specialist, Reach, builds unstoppable momentum with new senior appointments and Canadian office move](https://assetdigest.com/ecommerce-localization-specialist-reach-builds-unstoppable-momentum-with-new-senior-appointments-and-canadian-office-move.md): The leading Canadian fintech has welcomed new talent after impressive 50% year- on-year growth four years running Reach, the global payment localization provide..
- [Myth of age limit on apprenticeships a big block to businesses](https://assetdigest.com/myth-of-age-limit-on-apprenticeships-a-big-block-to-businesses.md): Businesses are overlooking government apprenticeship schemes in their staff development and training programmes, in turn missing out on financial support to nur..
- [Receivables fintech Chaser open up software offering to all businesses, regardless of their accounting platform](https://assetdigest.com/receivables-fintech-chaser-open-up-software-offering-to-all-businesses-regardless-of-their-accounting-platform.md): Chaser, the global credit control automation platform and service provider, today released its .csv import tool, Chase Import, to allow any business globally, t..
- [Unpaid overtime soars since advent of COVID-19: UK employees working £4.2 billion in free labour every week](https://assetdigest.com/unpaid-overtime-soars-since-advent-of-covid-19-uk-employees-working-4-2-billion-in-free-labour-every-week.md): UK workers giving away almost 8 hours per week for free on average to employers Essential workers putting in nearly 9 unpaid hours per week Employers considerin..
- [Is the road to data transformation slowing digital transformation?](https://assetdigest.com/is-the-road-to-data-transformation-slowing-digital-transformation.md): By David Meyer, SVP Product Management at Databricks Data is a fundamental part of digital transformation as it enables automation, innovation and improves deci..
- [Analysis-U.S. companies spend billions on stay-at-home tech, boding ill for office properties](https://assetdigest.com/analysis-u-s-companies-spend-billions-on-stay-at-home-tech-boding-ill-for-office-properties.md): By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) – As the U.S. economy reopens, ramped-up corporate spending on video systems and plans to increase shared workspace suggest..
- [The Value Of Support Services For Small Businesses](https://assetdigest.com/the-value-of-support-services-for-small-businesses.md): Across the board and around the globe, small businesses have been found time and again to be concepts that are exciting and fresh and full of possible promising..
- [Fund nature protection now or face huge losses, says World Bank](https://assetdigest.com/fund-nature-protection-now-or-face-huge-losses-says-world-bank.md): By Michael Taylor KUALA LUMPUR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The global economy faces annual losses of $2.7 trillion by 2030 if ecological tipping points are..
- [Factbox-UK aims to strengthen London as a global financial centre](https://assetdigest.com/factbox-uk-aims-to-strengthen-london-as-a-global-financial-centre.md): LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s finance ministry set out reforms to capital markets on Thursday to sharpen the City of London’s global attraction after leavi..
- [The importance of wellbeing at work](https://assetdigest.com/the-importance-of-wellbeing-at-work.md): By: Simon Ellson– expert business coach at ActionCOACH West Herts For the past 18 months, many companies have ensured that employees’ wellbeing is a high pr..
- [Internet Marketing: Mobile Optimisation](https://assetdigest.com/internet-marketing-mobile-optimisation.md): By: Dan Frydman, Managing Director Inigo Media Ltd Any internet marketing strategy is going to point users to your website. Over the last 5 years we’ve seen..
- [THE 3 S’s OF BRAND GROWTH THROUGH INFLUENCER MARKETING](https://assetdigest.com/the-3-ss-of-brand-growth-through-influencer-marketing.md): By: Morteza Maleki Having worked in brand strategy for some of the leading brands and consultancies in the world, I’ve seen my fair-share of tactics and outco..
- [Global shares fall on pandemic fears ahead of jobs report](https://assetdigest.com/global-shares-fall-on-pandemic-fears-ahead-of-jobs-report.md): By Carolyn Cohn and Elizabeth Dilts Marshall NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global shares retreated from recent highs on Wednesday, as Asian markets grew jittery about ..
- [Moneycorp announces new Head of Payment Solutions, Francesco Giovanni Ghizzardi, as digital payment needs surge](https://assetdigest.com/moneycorp-announces-new-head-of-payment-solutions-francesco-giovanni-ghizzardi-as-digital-payment-needs-surge.md): Specialist international payments partner moneycorp has appointed global payments expert Francesco Giovanni Ghizzardi as its new Head of Payment Solutions. Th..
- [Sterling gains vs euro after &#8216;sausage war&#8217; ceasefire](https://assetdigest.com/sterling-gains-vs-euro-after-sausage-war-ceasefire.md): By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) -The British pound edged higher against the euro on Wednesday after the European Union agreed to extend an exemption on c..
- [The secret to successful change management](https://assetdigest.com/the-secret-to-successful-change-management.md): The vast majority of change management efforts within organisations fail. According to new research from Nyenrode Business University, change can only truly be ..
- [IFAD and Guinea to help rural populations recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic](https://assetdigest.com/ifad-and-guinea-to-help-rural-populations-recover-from-the-effects-of-the-covid-19-pandemic.md): Rome, 30 June 2021 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will provide the Republic of Guinea with a grant to improve the resilience of ..
- [Harnessing the power of super-deduction for business growth](https://assetdigest.com/harnessing-the-power-of-super-deduction-for-business-growth.md): It has been a number of months since chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, stood up in the House of Commons to announce the Budget statement for 2021. And t..
- [How to design an effective  asset  management and maintenance strategy](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-design-an-effective-asset-management-and-maintenance-strategy.md): By Tim Tunnard, Senior Business Development Manager, Peacock Engineering Organisations running and maintaining physical assets have to engage in a balancing a..
- [Bounce Back Loans: what to do if you can’t repay?](https://assetdigest.com/bounce-back-loans-what-to-do-if-you-cant-repay.md): John Bell is Director of licensed Insolvency Practitioners Clarke Bell It has been a turbulent and challenging time for thousands of businesses across the UK wi..
- [Hung Out to Dry: SMEs need further support to stay afloat](https://assetdigest.com/hung-out-to-dry-smes-need-further-support-to-stay-afloat.md): By Scott Donnelly, Director of Board at CapitalBox Ever since Boris Johnson announced his roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions earlier this year, businesses ..
- [Why corporates must beware of using cryptocurrency](https://assetdigest.com/why-corporates-must-beware-of-using-cryptocurrency.md): Kate Gee is a Senior Associate at Signature Litigation. Digital finance has been developing at speed over the last ten years, but legislation and regulation has..
- [Global shares edge lower on new COVID-19 outbreaks in Asia](https://assetdigest.com/global-shares-edge-lower-on-new-covid-19-outbreaks-in-asia.md): By Elizabeth Dilts Marshall NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global shares edged lower on Tuesday, as new coronavirus outbreaks in Asia vied with strong U.S. consumer con..
- [U.S. dollar climbs as new virus outbreaks threaten global outlook](https://assetdigest.com/u-s-dollar-climbs-as-new-virus-outbreaks-threaten-global-outlook.md): By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Saikat Chatterjee NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday to a one-week peak, on track for its largest sin..
- [Exclusive-New investor backs BT, says fibre JV may not be needed &#8211; source](https://assetdigest.com/exclusive-new-investor-backs-bt-says-fibre-jv-may-not-be-needed-source.md): By Paul Sandle and Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) -BT’s new billionaire investor is backing the British telecoms group to go it alone, seeing no need to sell a ..
- [Australia steps up vaccine push to stem COVID-19 outbreak](https://assetdigest.com/1958-2.md): By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia decided on Monday to make vaccinations mandatory for high-risk aged-care workers and employees in quarantine hotels af..
- [Back in Barcelona, telecoms bosses stake claim to digital future](https://assetdigest.com/back-in-barcelona-telecoms-bosses-stake-claim-to-digital-future.md): By Clara-Laeila Laudette and Supantha Mukherjee BARCELONA (Reuters) -Telecoms bosses toasted the return of Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress on Monday with an..
- [Swiss bank UBS to allow most staff to adopt hybrid working](https://assetdigest.com/swiss-bank-ubs-to-allow-most-staff-to-adopt-hybrid-working.md): ZURICH (Reuters) – UBS Group will allow most staff to mix remote working with time spent in the office, Switzerland’s biggest bank said on Monday, taking a ..
- [What you need to know about the coronavirus right now](https://assetdigest.com/1949-2.md): (Reuters) – Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Australia’s COVID-19 response team holds urgent meeting Australia’s COVID-19 r..
- [ECB should retain flexibility of emergency stimulus scheme &#8211; Panetta](https://assetdigest.com/ecb-should-retain-flexibility-of-emergency-stimulus-scheme-panetta.md): FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank should retain the exceptional flexibility of its emergency bond buys after the current crisis, ECB board member F..
- [EU countries approve landmark climate change law](https://assetdigest.com/eu-countries-approve-landmark-climate-change-law.md): By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union countries on Monday gave the final seal of approval to a law to make the bloc’s greenhouse gas emissions ..
- [5 simple things you need to purchase your dream home abroad](https://assetdigest.com/5-simple-things-you-need-to-purchase-your-dream-home-abroad.md): Christopher Nye, Senior Editor at The Luxury Property Show Buying your dream home abroad can be confusing, and a little bit daunting. There are so many rules a..
- [Intelligent investment in digital transformation: Driving change from the grassroots](https://assetdigest.com/intelligent-investment-in-digital-transformation-driving-change-from-the-grassroots.md): By Jed Talvacchia, Head of Corporate Development Backed by the world’s leading banks, R3 is focussed on delivering technology to accelerate digital industry t..
- [The illusion of safety](https://assetdigest.com/the-illusion-of-safety.md): By Iain Ramsey, CIO, AHR Private Wealth Investors’ demand for safe assets shouldn’t be a surprise after a year in which few certainties seem to remain: wh..
- [Forex Definitions &#8211; Stop Loss, Take Profit and Trailing Stop Orders](https://assetdigest.com/forex-definitions-stop-loss-take-profit-and-trailing-stop-orders.md): Forex Definition is the fundamental analysis term in forex trading. It is the most fundamental analysis tool that forex brokers use to identify the trend of the..
- [Advancements in Tissue Repair, Trauma Treatment to leave an indelible mark on the Healthcare Vertical](https://assetdigest.com/advancements-in-tissue-repair-trauma-treatment-to-leave-an-indelible-mark-on-the-healthcare-vertical-2.md): Bone glue could be natural or synthetic. Application-wise, it’s total knee arthroplasty, arthroplasty, total hip arthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty,..
- [Technological Advancements in Clinical Trials and Therapies to hold the Hopes high for Cancer Treatment](https://assetdigest.com/technological-advancements-in-clinical-trials-and-therapies-to-hold-the-hopes-high-for-cancer-treatment.md): There has been no looking back for clinical trial management system with higher occurrences of chronic diseases across the globe. In other words, the frequency ..
- [Call for Innovative Modes of Treating Chronic Ailments to reinvent the healthcare vertical](https://assetdigest.com/call-for-innovative-modes-of-treating-chronic-ailments-to-reinvent-the-healthcare-vertical.md): Cell and tissue culture has evolved in the last few years and continues to do so. It has, in fact, turned out to be one of the indispensable tools in molecular ..
- [Safe, Nutritional, and tech-Savvy Hospitalization to be Unleashed](https://assetdigest.com/safe-nutritional-and-tech-savvy-hospitalization-to-be-unleashed.md): Mobility is certainly not the way to treat every ailment. Hospital beds are needed to address certain ailments and provide the rest needed therein. Monitorin..
- [Call for Flawless Transmission and Distribution to drive the Switchgear Monitoring System market](https://assetdigest.com/call-for-flawless-transmission-and-distribution-to-drive-the-switchgear-monitoring-system-market.md): Dispersion of Switchgear Monitoring System Market Persistence Market Research (PMR) has entailed the dispersion of Switchgear Monitoring System Market by type i..
- [Climate Action and Quality Education are top priorities for sustainable investors](https://assetdigest.com/climate-action-and-quality-education-are-top-priorities-for-sustainable-investors.md): Tribe Impact Capital aligns all its investments for its clients with the UN SDGs using its unique ImpactDNATM process 69% of all clients consider Climate Actio..
- [Proven inflated Performance to drive the Crate Engines Market](https://assetdigest.com/proven-inflated-performance-to-drive-the-crate-engines-market.md): Persistence Market Research (PMR) suggests that buying a crate engine is anytime preferable as compared to rebuilding or building engine in-house. It is a known..
- [A global wake-up call: unpicking the complexities of ESG](https://assetdigest.com/a-global-wake-up-call-unpicking-the-complexities-of-esg.md): By John Tobin, Data Architect, Solidatus From the climate emergency to the Covid-19 crisis, to social injustice and political uproar – the world has had one o..
- [Digital Content Strategies](https://assetdigest.com/digital-content-strategies.md): In order to become successful in digital content creation, it is necessary to have a sound strategy. The social media marketing manager has to develop and im..
- [Design YouTube Channel Art to Get Attention](https://assetdigest.com/design-youtube-channel-art-to-get-attention.md): Designing YouTube channel art can be a very fun and rewarding experience. It also can be a lot of work if you don’t know what you are doing. You see, there..
- [Design Your Own Twitter Headers](https://assetdigest.com/design-your-own-twitter-headers.md): Twitter header designs are very important to your twitter profile. These little graphic details give the user an idea of who you are, what your business is a..
- [Customize Your Twitter Headers to Make Your Banners Stand Out From the Rest](https://assetdigest.com/customize-your-twitter-headers-to-make-your-banners-stand-out-from-the-rest.md): Open any Twitter page, and likely the first thing you will notice is the Twitter header. But despite of its prominent location at the top of your page, way too ..
- [Getting value from your investment reporting](https://assetdigest.com/getting-value-from-your-investment-reporting.md): By Abbey Shasore, CEO of Factbook There are now many middle or back-office tasks within asset management firms where there is little or no competitive adv..
- [HOW MUCH DO I NEED TO SAVE FOR RETIREMENT?](https://assetdigest.com/how-much-do-i-need-to-save-for-retirement.md): Fabian Taylor Fabian Taylor, senior associate and chartered financial planner in Nelsons’ wealth management team, works out how much money you’re likely to ..
- [Space Management in Semiconductors to call for Electrostatic Chucks](https://assetdigest.com/space-management-in-semiconductors-to-call-for-electrostatic-chucks.md): According to ESOMAR-certified Persistence Market Research (PMR), the global electrostatic chucks market is all set to witness a CAGR of 5.5% between 2020 and 20..
- [IHT planning: Income generation &#038; portfolio diversification through lending and leasing](https://assetdigest.com/iht-planning-income-generation-portfolio-diversification-through-lending-and-leasing.md): By Jack Rose, Triple Point Triple Point’s Jack Rose considers inheritance tax (IHT) options, and how business relief in the form of leasing and lending can be..
- [How Advertising Companies Are Getting Their Message Out](https://assetdigest.com/how-advertising-companies-are-getting-their-message-out.md): An advertising company, also known as an advertising agency or a digital agency, is an organization devoted to developing, designing, and managing advertising f..
- [How Technology has Improved and Aided the Hedge Fund Investment Industry](https://assetdigest.com/how-technology-has-improved-and-aided-the-hedge-fund-investment-industry.md): Mobile apps have made it easier to trade in different markets irrespective of time or location Technology will continue to be an investment focus for hedge fund..
- [Bank Account Operations &#8211; How Is Bank Accounts Using?](https://assetdigest.com/bank-account-operations-how-is-bank-accounts-using.md): Liquid assets include money such as savings accounts, checking accounts and any other investment funds. Money is the most liquid asset as you do not have to tak..
- [Using Economic Value in Your Balance Sheet](https://assetdigest.com/using-economic-value-in-your-balance-sheet.md): An asset is anything tangible that the owner personally owns directly or indirectly, including inventory, machinery, goods, property, and financial assets. In b..
- [2021 AML Trend Foresights for 28 Experts from 17 Different Countries ](https://assetdigest.com/2021-aml-trend-foresights-for-28-experts-from-17-different-countries.md): While left 2020 behind, we see last year was challenging to fight against financial crime like all the other sectors. COVID-19 has affected many industries. The..
- [Edtech Marketplace, Preply, Raises $35 Million in Funding](https://assetdigest.com/edtech-marketplace-preply-raises-35-million-in-funding.md): Edtech marketplace, Preply, has secured an additional USD $35 million of funding, a sum that exceeds the platform’s cumulative fundraising efforts since 2013...
- [Understanding risk when investing and how to limit it ](https://assetdigest.com/understanding-risk-when-investing-and-how-to-limit-it.md): By Ben Hobson, Markets Editor, Stockopedia Most investors know the age-old saying that with great risk comes great reward. But in the stock market, excessiv..
- [Cash Advance, Convertible, and Rollover Accounts: How to Quickly Convert Liquid Assets Into Hard Cash](https://assetdigest.com/cash-advance-convertible-and-rollover-accounts-how-to-quickly-convert-liquid-assets-into-hard-cash.md): Liquid assets are a key financial tool for many people – particularly those who may otherwise have their funds tied up in too many unavailing financial instru..
- [What Is a Liquid Asset?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-a-liquid-asset.md): Simply put, liquid asset refers to the level to which an asset is readily liquidated or purchased in the market upon its sale at a specified price reflecting it..
- [The chain reaction that led to a significant volatility in Transaction Costs](https://assetdigest.com/the-chain-reaction-that-led-to-a-significant-volatility-in-transaction-costs.md): By Ulf Herbig, Head of Product at Kneip. The 2020 market volatility has led to higher spreads and higher transaction volumes. Because of the logic of the slippa..
- [ELON MUSK – CRYPTOCURRENCY’S MOST IMPORTANT FAN](https://assetdigest.com/elon-musk-cryptocurrencys-most-important-fan.md): By Katharine Wooller, is managing director of Dacxi UK and Ireland This week Elon Musk announced that Tesla was purchasing $1.5bn worth of bitcoin and intends t..
- [How Asset Allocation Can Benefit Your Financial Future](https://assetdigest.com/how-asset-allocation-can-benefit-your-financial-future.md): When it comes to wealth creation strategies, one of the easiest methods is to simply buy assets, especially equities. The reason for this is that equities have ..
- [Managing Information and Knowledge Resources](https://assetdigest.com/managing-information-and-knowledge-resources.md): The continuous improvement process is the ordered sequence of activities or steps, a change management group or project coordinator undertake to apply increment..
- [Fintech innovator WiseAlpha takes its investment platform to the next level](https://assetdigest.com/fintech-innovator-wisealpha-takes-its-investment-platform-to-the-next-level.md): WiseAlpha, the UK’s leading digital bond market provider, is proud to reveal the launch of its newly redesigned investment platform at www.wisealpha.com. The ..
- [Common Types of Digital Asset Management](https://assetdigest.com/common-types-of-digital-asset-management.md): Digital assets are documents created electronically, which exist only as digital data stored on a computer or other device. However, items created by hand are a..
- [Understanding The Meaning And Problems Of Unemployment Insurance Program](https://assetdigest.com/understanding-the-meaning-and-problems-of-unemployment-insurance-program.md): The Employment Security Commission is basically a joint venture between state and federal governments. It was established to address employment-related issues t..
- [Bitstocks sees bumper surge in transaction volumes, powered by Modulr](https://assetdigest.com/bitstocks-sees-bumper-surge-in-transaction-volumes-powered-by-modulr.md): Bitstocks, the London-based fintech scale-up, has seen monthly transaction volumes increase on its Gravity platform by nearly 14% on average month-on-month sinc..
- [How Is Asset Based Loans Calculating?](https://assetdigest.com/how-is-asset-based-loans-calculating.md): In the 50’s, usually a woman had very limited access to financial development – often that her only choice was to marry an extremely successful man. Her att..
- [Low Cost Business Ideas &#8211; How to Earn Fast Cash With These Low Cost Business Ideas](https://assetdigest.com/low-cost-business-ideas-how-to-earn-fast-cash-with-these-low-cost-business-ideas.md): So you want to start a business online, but are afraid that you will not get high profit, because you will have to spend money on start up costs. The fact is th..
- [Tips On How To Save Money On Your Pension And Investments](https://assetdigest.com/tips-on-how-to-save-money-on-your-pension-and-investments.md): As you plan for your retirement, one of the biggest questions to answer is what is the best way to prepare your pension and investments? Most people are accusto..
- [Retirement Savings Calculator &#8211; Figure Out the Best Way to Set Your Savings for Retirement](https://assetdigest.com/retirement-savings-calculator-figure-out-the-best-way-to-set-your-savings-for-retirement.md): What is the best retirement plan? Many people will swear up and down that the Personal Retirement Plan is the best they have ever had. They will tell you how ea..
- [Why 2020 was a heartening year for those tackling the climate crisis](https://assetdigest.com/why-2020-was-a-heartening-year-for-those-tackling-the-climate-crisis.md): By Vaughan Lindsay, CEO of ClimateCare 2020 was a year full of uncertainly and presented challenges for so many people. Not only did the pandemic affect our hea..
- [How to establish a business in the face of difficult circumstances](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-establish-a-business-in-the-face-of-difficult-circumstances-2.md): By Tamas Kadar, Co-Founder and CEO of SEON, the fraud fighters Starting a new business at any time can be daunting, and in the current climate, even more so. Th..
- [How to establish a business in the face of difficult circumstances](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-establish-a-business-in-the-face-of-difficult-circumstances.md): By Tamas Kadar, Co-Founder and CEO of SEON, the fraud fighters Starting a new business at any time can be daunting, and in the current climate, even more so. Th..
- [Leaning on alternative lenders so SMEs can survive COVID-19 fallout](https://assetdigest.com/leaning-on-alternative-lenders-so-smes-can-survive-covid-19-fallout.md): By Scott Donnelly, CEO, CapitalBox The past year has been hard, and there are many challenging days ahead for small businesses. A health system stretched to t..
- [Apex to provide full suite of fund services to Frontera Capital Group](https://assetdigest.com/apex-to-provide-full-suite-of-fund-services-to-frontera-capital-group.md): Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex”), a global financial services provider, announces today that it will provide its full suite of fund services to Frontera Capital Gro..
- [Advisory firm Avonhurst advises AxFina in EBRD investment](https://assetdigest.com/advisory-firm-avonhurst-advises-axfina-in-ebrd-investment.md): https://www.avonhurst.com/ LONDON – Avonhurst advised financial services group AxFina in relation to an equity investment by EBRD (The European Bank for ..
- [Fenergo Research Finds That Just One Third of Global Asset Managers Have Completed Their Digital Transformation Projects](https://assetdigest.com/fenergo-research-finds-that-just-one-third-of-global-asset-managers-have-completed-their-digital-transformation-projects.md): Half Expect to Introduce RPA and Blockchain Technologies Within Next Two Years Fenergo, the leading provider of digital transformation, customer journey and c..
- [What part will alternative finance have to play on the road to post-Covid recovery?](https://assetdigest.com/what-part-will-alternative-finance-have-to-play-on-the-road-to-post-covid-recovery.md): By John Rozenbroek, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Capify UK At Capify, we’ve worked with SMEs for more than a decade and we know they are the lifeblood of ..
- [Wealth Simple &#8211; Learn How To Create A Life of Happiness](https://assetdigest.com/wealth-simple-learn-how-to-create-a-life-of-happiness.md): Wealth Simple is a great product to help you learn how to build wealth. This is a great opportunity to help you to be financially independent. There are many pr..
- [How To Decide Which Type Of Loan Is Best For You](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-decide-which-type-of-loan-is-best-for-you.md): As a first time home buyer or a first time homeowner looking for an unsecured loan versus a secured loan, it may be difficult to determine who would be better f..
- [FinecoBank adds Carmignac OEIC funds to itinvesting platforms investing platform](https://assetdigest.com/finecobank-adds-carmignac-oeic-funds-to-its-investing-platform.md): FinecoBank today announced that funds from the independent asset manager Carmignac will be available on the Fineco investing platform. Fineco customers can now ..
- [Property firm offers hands-free ‘armchair’ investment support to new UK landlords as investors rush to snap up ‘bricks and mortar’](https://assetdigest.com/property-firm-offers-hands-free-armchair-investment-support-to-new-uk-landlords-as-investors-rush-to-snap-up-bricks-and-mortar.md): North West based property marketing firm, Solomon Investment Partners, the marketing arm of Solomon New Homes, is guiding property investors through the pitfall..
- [How Revenue Sharing Works?](https://assetdigest.com/how-revenue-sharing-works.md): Revenue sharing is usually the arrangement under which the owner or user of a product or service shares in the revenue generated from sales of the product or se..
- [Retirement Income &#8211; How Much Can You Expect to Earn in Your Lifetime?](https://assetdigest.com/retirement-income-how-much-can-you-expect-to-earn-in-your-lifetime.md): Is retirement income taxable? It really depends on how much of it comes in and where your pension income comes from. Retirement income may be taxable, but not s..
- [Taking steps towards sustainability – recognising procurement as the lever for change](https://assetdigest.com/taking-steps-towards-sustainability-recognising-procurement-as-the-lever-for-change.md): By Simon Lipscomb, Director at Efficio Consulting Despite being a longstanding global issue, conversations around sustainability have exploded over recent month..
- [The Importance of Retirement Savings](https://assetdigest.com/the-importance-of-retirement-savings.md): Many people are surprised at the value of their retirement savings. Some think they are not worth much at all and are just wasting money. In reality, there are ..
- [The Basics About Investing In Pension And Investments](https://assetdigest.com/the-basics-about-investing-in-pension-and-investments.md): Penserra, an international financial services company, was named as one of the top places to work in pensions and other investment related companies. The compan..
- [How to Be a Trustee in a Parent Company](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-be-a-trustee-in-a-parent-company.md): A parent company is usually a corporation that owns enough shares of voting stock to influence management and operation of another company, by selecting or elec..
- [How to Prepare for Retirement in This Economy](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-prepare-for-retirement-in-this-economy.md): The tradition of retiring at 65 was already on precarious ground long before the Covid-19 pandemic came to shake the economy up. During 2020, job insecurity and..
- [The Pros and Cons of Signing a Personal Guarantee](https://assetdigest.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-signing-a-personal-guarantee.md): By, Todd Davison, Managing Director, Purbeck Insurance Services. Signing a Personal Guarantee to secure access to funding can be one of the most daunting aspect..
- [How To Build A Balanced Inventory Scale](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-build-a-balanced-inventory-scale.md): Ordering enough inventory to meet customer demand has always been a tricky process. During slow seasons, you have to worry about product waste and operational c..
- [A BUSINESS COACH GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL EXIT FROM BUSINESS](https://assetdigest.com/a-business-coach-guide-to-a-successful-exit-from-business.md): By Paul Limb, ActionCOACH Bolton In over 30 years of supporting and nurturing businesses, there are only ever two questions I ask business owners when they firs..
- [How to Build Wealth in Your 40s](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-build-wealth-in-your-40s.md): In the previous two articles, I’ve introduced you to the various ways of building wealth in your 40’s. These techniques, and several more I can’t list her..
- [Types of Wealth Management Firms](https://assetdigest.com/types-of-wealth-management-firms.md): Most of us have heard the terms wealth management companies, investment management firms and insurance companies. Yet the concept of managing our financial affa..
- [Investing in Assets For Your Family](https://assetdigest.com/investing-in-assets-for-your-family.md): Family wealth management has long been an important part of any effective wealth building strategy. Few people realize the importance of the financial decisions..
- [Benefits Of Living In Retirement Communities](https://assetdigest.com/benefits-of-living-in-retirement-communities.md): Retirement communities are typically small or medium-sized communities, with one to a number of residents over the age of 65, and are a great place to live when..
- [What Is Full Retirement Age?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-full-retirement-age.md): Full retirement age (FRA) is not as hard to understand as most people think it is. You can continue working and collect Social Security, but your benefit may be..
- [How the Federal Reserve Notes Is Using](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-patentable.md): United States government securities are also known as United States government notes. They are used to help secure loans and mortgages, which are issued by the ..
- [Life Changing Books](https://assetdigest.com/life-changing-books.md): If you have been looking for life-changing books that can help you grow and prosper in your business, then this article is for you. We will talk about some of t..
- [Has the pandemic triggered society to re-think later life planning?](https://assetdigest.com/has-the-pandemic-triggered-society-to-re-think-later-life-planning.md): By Barry Floyd, who is the Managing Director of Golden Leaves Funeral Planning, The world has been talking about the Covid-19 pandemic, and the effects of ..
- [Is the UK prepared for retirement? Top Tips for Building your Pension Pot](https://assetdigest.com/is-the-uk-prepared-for-retirement-top-tips-for-building-your-pension-pot.md): The great news for those of us over 50 is that we have a lot to look forward to. On average we will live longer than previous generations. Not only will we live..
- [Benefits of Having a Joint Bank Account](https://assetdigest.com/benefits-of-having-a-joint-bank-account.md): A joint bank account is an account that has been established by at least two individuals or corporations. Joint bank accounts are generally open by close family..
- [Investing in Bonds &#8211; The Advantages](https://assetdigest.com/investing-in-bonds-the-advantages.md): There are actually two ways to earn extra cash by investing in bonds – one is to hold them until their maturity period and earn interest on them, while the ot..
- [What Is a Holding Period Return?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-a-holding-period-return.md): In the financial world, holding period returns is the return over a specified period of time on an asset or portfolio. It’s one of the easiest and most vital ..
- [Global Management Practices](https://assetdigest.com/global-management-practices.md): Global and International Management refer to the various methods and processes involved in managing and directing global organizations. It generally covers all ..
- [Global Import Financing](https://assetdigest.com/global-import-financing.md): BMW is committed to serving valued customers around the Atlanta region. Whether you plan to finance your new BMW using a dealership loan or whether you are inte..
- [Choosing a Fee Only Financial Planner](https://assetdigest.com/choosing-a-fee-only-financial-planner.md): If you have decided to work with a fee only financial planner, you have several options. You can choose a plan that will cover most or all of the costs for your..
- [Get a Quick Look At the Department of Finance](https://assetdigest.com/get-a-quick-look-at-the-department-of-finance.md): There are lots of different ways you can find out information about the Department of Finance. Here is a quick guide to finding out more. The US government has ..
- [Interest Only Mortgage](https://assetdigest.com/interest-only-mortgage.md): Compounding interest on semiannually paid bills means that the principle of an initial loan or other investment in the beginning of the compound term, that is, ..
- [Monthly Financial Planning Review &#8211; What to Consider When Preparing For Your Semiannual Financial Review](https://assetdigest.com/monthly-financial-planning-review-what-to-consider-when-preparing-for-your-semiannual-financial-review.md): Semiannual Financial Planning Review: The semi-yearly financial planning review is one of the best ways to keep track of how your income and expenditure are goi..
- [Self-Financing Options](https://assetdigest.com/self-financing-options.md): The purpose of a self-loan is to finance the completion of a task that was previously unachievable due to lack of funds. The type of project could be any and ev..
- [What Are Car Financial Services?](https://assetdigest.com/what-are-car-financial-services.md): If you are looking for car financial services in your area, you may want to do a little research on the Internet first. There are many different car financial s..
- [Finding a Good Insurance Quote For Your New Home](https://assetdigest.com/finding-a-good-insurance-quote-for-your-new-home.md): If you are a new home owner then you should know that you will have a higher insurance rate than someone who has already purchased a new home. While this can se..
- [Mutual Funds &#8211; Invest Wisely to Earn Profits](https://assetdigest.com/mutual-funds-invest-wisely-to-earn-profits.md): A mutual fund is a pooled, open-ended professionally managed investment account that pools money from a number of investors to buy specific securities from the ..
- [Buying a New Home or Refinancing &#8211; How to Qualify For a Mortgage Loan](https://assetdigest.com/buying-a-new-home-or-refinancing-how-to-qualify-for-a-mortgage-loan.md): A mortgage is a legal agreement by which you and a bank agree to exchange money for the mortgaged property. It generally consists of a contract between the two ..
- [Real Estate Investing Basics](https://assetdigest.com/real-estate-investing-basics.md): Marketable securities are securities that can be easily liquidated for quick cash. These usually short term financial instruments can be purchased or sold direc..
- [Online Job Resources &#8211; Tips For Finding Jobs](https://assetdigest.com/online-job-resources-tips-for-finding-jobs.md): Unemployed People Marginally attached workers, officially, are considered to be a subgroup of people who are unemployed. Although unemployed people not in the w..
- [What Is Marginal Revenue And How Can It Be Used To Make Your Company Profitable?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-marginal-revenue-and-how-can-it-be-used-to-make-your-company-profitable.md): In general, in economics, marginal revenue refers to the additional amount of revenue that would be generated in increasing product sales by a single unit. When..
- [Using the Marginal Cost Formula to Calculate Profits](https://assetdigest.com/using-the-marginal-cost-formula-to-calculate-profits.md): Marginal cost is a statistical change in price caused by an additional input needed to make the next unit purchased. It can vary from the number of units offere..
- [Production Cost Curve and Its Influence on the Prices of Goods](https://assetdigest.com/production-cost-curve-and-its-influence-on-the-prices-of-goods.md): In economics, the marginal cost curve is a diagrammatic representation of the economic process in which a firm makes a decision to produce a commodity. In this ..
- [Understanding The Concept Of Marginal Benefit](https://assetdigest.com/understanding-the-concept-of-marginal-benefit.md): In economics, the marginal benefit is defined as the increased satisfaction or benefit gained by consuming an item; while marginal utility is the change in util..
- [Low Income Housing](https://assetdigest.com/low-income-housing.md): Low income housing comes in many forms. There are units built for single people or families, and there are also apartments built for those on Medicaid or SSI. L..
- [Types Of Assets](https://assetdigest.com/types-of-assets.md): Tangible assets, also referred to as tangible property or inventory, refers to any tangible asset that can be easily converted from one form to another. This is..
- [Tax Free Investing &#8211; How to Get More Money](https://assetdigest.com/tax-free-investing-how-to-get-more-money.md): Non taxable income is the money that the person making the contributions does not owe back to the government. It is tax-deductible if you take advantage of the ..
- [What is the Gross Margin For Your Business?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-the-gross-margin-for-your-business.md): Gross margin is a percentage of profits, a business can generate off of their merchandise. It simply makes perfect sense to have a high margins. Higher margins ..
- [How to Get an Estimate Taxes](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-get-an-estimate-taxes.md): If you’ve just moved into a new home or have just sold your old home, chances are that there is an agreement between you and the seller where he or she will p..
- [Is Inventory An Asset Or Liability?](https://assetdigest.com/is-inventory-an-asset-or-liability.md): How does one know if they should be concerned with the asset or business value of inventory? The answer is simple: by considering the costs that may be incurred..
- [Understanding the Return on Equity](https://assetdigest.com/understanding-the-return-on-equity.md): Return on Equity (ROEs) is a profitability ratio measuring how effective the business is in generating profits for its shareholders through the sale of the equi..
- [What Are Liquid Assets?](https://assetdigest.com/what-are-liquid-assets.md): A liquid asset, also called a stock, bond, or money, is something that you can easily and quickly convert into cash without losing its overall value while st..
- [Twitter Tips &#8211; How to Make Money With Twitter](https://assetdigest.com/twitter-tips-how-to-make-money-with-twitter.md): The Twitter Ratio is an interesting way to measure how many people you have following you on Twitter. You can find out how many you actually have by going to yo..
- [Understanding The Profit Margin Formula](https://assetdigest.com/understanding-the-profit-margin-formula.md): The contributions margin is a vital part of the fund management formula. This is because a firm’s profit is based on the size and volume of the investments. T..
- [Is Equipment a Current Asset?](https://assetdigest.com/is-equipment-a-current-asset.md): Is equipment a current asset or liability? For most businesses the answer would be equipment, capital or both. While you may think that equipment will last fore..
- [What You Need to Know About Low Income Health Insurance](https://assetdigest.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-low-income-health-insurance.md): Low income health insurance plans provide a great way for low-income families to protect their medical needs while paying the bills. Many people are facing the ..
- [Monte Carlo Analysis for Optimization](https://assetdigest.com/monte-carlo-analysis-for-optimization.md): Monte Carlo analysis, also known as Monte Carlo simulations, are a wide range of mathematical algorithms which rely on random sampling to generate numerical res..
- [Your Net Income Equation &#8211; How Does It Work?](https://assetdigest.com/your-net-income-equation-how-does-it-work.md): A net income and expense calculator is designed to give you an accurate estimate of your monthly net and gross income. Different types of expenses and income ar..
- [Net Asset Value](https://assetdigest.com/net-asset-value.md): Net fixed asset management is the combination of all financial assets, liabilities, and assets related to an enterprise’s fixed assets. The formula for net fi..
- [Types of Insurance](https://assetdigest.com/types-of-insurance.md): When it comes to determining the best type of insurance policy to purchase, there is a lot of confusion between the two types of insurance. In fact, there are s..
- [Business Credit Cards &#8211; Tips for Manage Your Business Credit](https://assetdigest.com/business-credit-cards-tips-for-manage-your-business-credit.md): With your business credit in the green light, the next step is to take that first step toward creating your credit portfolio. It’s crucial that you create an ..
- [Amt Credit Cards &#8211; Save Money With These Tips](https://assetdigest.com/amt-credit-cards-save-money-with-these-tips.md): An AMT credit card is a prepaid credit card that allows people to pay for things with money deposited into their account instead of using a check. It is easy to..
- [What is Allocation of Capital?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-allocation-of-capital.md): Allocation is a process where the amount of funds available is fixed. Allocation can take place between a bank and a financial institution or a private investor..
- [Millennials buck the trend when it comes to retirement planning](https://assetdigest.com/retirement-planning.md): RETIREMENT planning is something that Millennials and Gen-Zers are taking seriously, says MHA Tait Walker Chartered Financial Planner, Leonard Birnie. While L..
- [Small business management: How to recover from a security or data breach](https://assetdigest.com/small-business-management-how-to-recover-from-a-security-or-data-breach.md): By Mihir Korke, is the Head of Acquisition at Clover Most small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t believe data breaches can ever happen to them. Yet a..
- [Types of Financial Services Outsourcing](https://assetdigest.com/types-of-financial-services-outsourcing.md): With the increase in globalization, India has also seen a boom in the number of outsourcing services that are available in the world. With this growth, various ..
- [Who Can Benefit From Professional Financial Services?](https://assetdigest.com/who-can-benefit-from-professional-financial-services.md): If you’re looking to find financial services that offer solutions to your needs, you may want to consider finding a professional that works as a team. There a..
- [What Is a Financial Planner?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-a-financial-planner.md): A personal financial planner is an expert that prepares financial strategies for individuals based on his or her knowledge of financial management. These plans ..
- [What You Need to Know About Financial Advisors](https://assetdigest.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-financial-advisors.md): A personal financial advisor or personal finance advisor is an individual who provides financial advisory services to individuals based on his or her personal f..
- [NFS Agreement &#8211; Release of NFS Account Information](https://assetdigest.com/nfs-agreement-release-of-nfs-account-information.md): If you are not an experienced investor or do not understand the investment process as it applies to national financial services, you may be unaware that there i..
- [Mutual Funds &#8211; Advantages and Disadvantages](https://assetdigest.com/mutual-funds-advantages-and-disadvantages.md): A mutual fund is a professional managed portfolio that pools funds from many individual investors to buy different securities. These investments can be either i..
- [A Mortgage Lender Can Help With Your Mortgage Application](https://assetdigest.com/a-mortgage-lender-can-help-with-your-mortgage-application.md): A home loan is a loan made to a person or company to purchase or build a property. There are two types of home loans; fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgages. ..
- [Life Insurance 101 &#8211; Finding the Right Plan](https://assetdigest.com/life-insurance-101-finding-the-right-plan.md): Life insurance has become more important to most people as time goes on. Life insurance can be very helpful in ensuring that a family’s financial situation is..
- [Investing For Beginners &#8211; How To Take Care Of Your Money](https://assetdigest.com/investing-for-beginners-how-to-take-care-of-your-money.md): Investing is all about buying and selling securities in an attempt to make a profit. The risk involved can be high, and it requires a lot of foresight and prepa..
- [Home Insurance Vs Car Insurance](https://assetdigest.com/home-insurance-vs-car-insurance.md): Insurance is essentially a way of protection against financial loss, especially if something happens to you or your vehicle. It’s a form of risk management, m..
- [How to Choose a Financial Solutions Company](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-choose-a-financial-solutions-company.md): If you have ever considered getting involved in the financial services industry, then you know that they are not just for companies who want to take on debt for..
- [Financial Services Jobs &#8211; Where Can You Find the Best Job?](https://assetdigest.com/financial-services-jobs-where-can-you-find-the-best-job.md): Financial services jobs are one of the most sought-after industries in the job market today. This is due to the wide range of financial jobs that these companie..
- [Financial Services Companies](https://assetdigest.com/financial-services-companies.md): Many people use the term “financial services company” to refer to several different businesses, each with a different function. The term is generally used i..
- [The Financial Services Commission](https://assetdigest.com/the-financial-services-commission.md): The Financial Services Commission is an independent regulatory authority concerned with the oversight, regulation and review of financial services apart from co..
- [Financial Service Representative Jobs](https://assetdigest.com/financial-service-representative-jobs.md): Financial Services Representative (FSR) Job Description The job of a FSR is to act as an advisor for banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. Thi..
- [Finding a Financial Service Provider For Your Small Business](https://assetdigest.com/finding-a-financial-service-provider-for-your-small-business.md): When it comes to choosing a new home loan company or financial provider, it is a good idea to first do some research on the financial services industry in gener..
- [Understanding Corporate Bonds](https://assetdigest.com/understanding-corporate-bonds.md): A corporate bond is often a special bond issued by a company for various purposes including to meet financial needs, for example to fund future acquisitions, or..
- [Increase Your Retirement Financial Security](https://assetdigest.com/increase-your-retirement-financial-security.md): Financial security is simply the assurance that you have in mind when thinking of your future. Financial stability means having the ability to meet basic needs ..
- [Liquid Assets of a Bank](https://assetdigest.com/liquid-assets-of-a-bank.md): Liquid assets are tangible and movable assets which are easily convertible into cash in a crisis situation. Liquid assets are used by lenders to fund their loan..
- [What is All About Insurance?](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-all-about-insurance-2.md): Insurance is an economic way of protecting one’s assets against financial loss. It is basically a form of financial risk management, mainly used to mitigate a..
- [How You Can Make Money From Home](https://assetdigest.com/how-you-can-make-money-from-home.md): There is no secret to making money online, the only secret is your persistence. Hidden away between the tips on starting a wine club, taking up a photography cl..
- [What is All About Insurance](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-all-about-insurance.md): Insurance is an economic way of protecting one’s assets against financial loss. It is basically a form of financial risk management, mainly used to mitigate a..
- [The Importance of Asset Valuation](https://assetdigest.com/the-importance-of-asset-valuation.md): In business, an asset is an intangible asset owned by an entity or a company. It is any asset that is owned or controlled by an entity and which can create posi..
- [How To Avoid the Risks of Poor Credit](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-avoid-the-risks-of-poor-credit.md): Security Finance is an unsecured debt collecting agency that, via a network of affiliated companies, provides “secure” personal loans to consumers who may o..
- [How To Find Free Rates On Money Exchange](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-find-free-rates-on-money-exchange.md): Money is a common item that can be bought, traded, exchanged or sold. This usually includes the value of the currency as well as gold and silver. Money is commo..
- [Factors That Affect the Direction of the Stock Market](https://assetdigest.com/factors-that-affect-the-direction-of-the-stock-market.md): A stock price represents the value of a particular stock of a particular entity, asset or another financial instrument. It is calculated by calculating the pric..
- [How to Make a Successful Plan](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-make-a-successful-plan.md): A goal is typically a detailed description of the way one plans to accomplish something, using a plan to get to that goal. In many ways, a plan is considered a ..
- [What Are the Basics of Asset Leasing?](https://assetdigest.com/what-are-the-basics-of-asset-leasing.md): In financial accounting, an individual asset is any property owned by an entity or a business. It is anything that can be owned or managed to create economic va..
- [Ways To Make Money From A Website](https://assetdigest.com/ways-to-make-money-from-a-website.md): If you’ve ever wondered how to make money with a website you may be surprised at some of the many ways to do this and also by some of the ways not to do it. W..
- [Using The Total Revenue Formula To Determine Your Business Profit Potential](https://assetdigest.com/using-the-total-revenue-formula-to-determine-your-business-profit-potential.md): Total Revenue Formula – Why Should Business Owners Use it? Total revenue is simply the money a business or company receives for the products or services that ..
- [What is American Income Life Insurance](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-american-income-life-insurance.md): American Income Life, a large life insurance company, is a privately held insurance company that offers supplemental health insurance for unions, financial inst..
- [What is a Business Case](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-a-business-case.md): A business case gives solid rationale for undertaking a particular project, program or portfolio. It considers the total benefit, expense and risk associated wi..
- [How to Start a Vending Machine Business](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-start-a-vending-machine-business.md): If you have a passion for the vending machines that you see at airports, grocery stores, movie theaters, and even on college campuses, you may want to consider ..
- [How much does it Cost to Start a Business](https://assetdigest.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-business.md): When we think about the costs involved in starting a business, it is always our first thought that the capital will be required by the entrepreneur. However, th..
- [What is reverse mortgage](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-reverse-mortgage.md): A reverse mortgage is essentially a reverse mortgage loan, generally secured with a home, which allows the homeowner to access the equity in the home for a cert..
- [What Is Revenue](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-revenue.md): In the world of sales, you have two basic kinds of revenue: income and expense. Income is essentially a profit that your business makes when all of its sales ar..
- [What Is Qualified Business Income](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-qualified-business-income.md): What is a qualified business income? In a domestic business, an S corporation, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or trust. C..
- [What Is Intellectual Property](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-intellectual-property.md): What is intellectual property? It is the property right that has been created by people who have made original creative works from their minds or written from t..
- [What is ERP](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-erp.md): The term “What is ERP” is commonly asked when one is trying to learn about the different types of software available for managing company processes. Enterpr..
- [What Is Crowdfunding](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-crowdfunding.md): What is crowdfunding? Crowdfunding refers to the new financing model that has been used by many companies in the past couple of years. In this article we will e..
- [A Memorandum of Sale is an important document when buying or selling a property](https://assetdigest.com/a-memorandum-of-sale-is-an-important-document-when-buying-or-selling-a-property.md): So here at Quick Property Buyer, we have prepared this guide for you. 1. What is a Memorandum of Sale? The Memorandum of Sale is a document that records the mai..
- [What is a Passport Card](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-a-passport-card.md): A: In a nutshell, a passport card (commonly referred to as a passport keychain) is a plastic card that can be used at the border to show that you are indeed goi..
- [How To Start Investing In Stocks](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-start-investing-in-stocks.md): Are you wondering how to start investing in the stock market? If you are, you’re not alone. It’s a lot of fun and if you follow the right steps, you can mak..
- [Security Tips For Small Businesses](https://assetdigest.com/security-tips-for-small-businesses.md): By Travis Ray is Director of Customer Care & Strategic Marketing for KEYper® Systems, Small businesses make up 44% of the U.S. economic activity in 2019. From ..
- [Common Cybersecurity Mistakes Businesses Continue To Make](https://assetdigest.com/common-cybersecurity-mistakes-businesses-continue-to-make.md): Successful cyberattacks can cost an organization more than just money. A breach in security may result in stolen customer data which can create reputational har..
- [The Connection Between Brand Awareness And Loyalty](https://assetdigest.com/the-connection-between-brand-awareness-and-loyalty.md): Strong customer loyalty can bring repeat sales and increased profits, but how do you get customers to keep coming back? You might offer high-quality service and..
- [Warehouse Organizational Mistakes To Avoid](https://assetdigest.com/warehouse-organizational-mistakes-to-avoid.md): By Don Amato is Vice President of Sales for Chicago Tag & Label. Warehouse and logistics centers play an important role in the supply chain. It is crucial that ..
- [How To Save Money Fast](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-save-money-fast.md): There is a way to save money in the fastest way possible. You don’t have to be rich or have a good credit score to accomplish your goal. Here are nine tips to..
- [How To Make Money On The Side](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-make-money-on-the-side.md): If you have a desire to earn money from home but are unsure how to go about it, then look no further than making money on the side. Millions of Americans are tu..
- [How to Make Extra Money](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-make-extra-money.md): In The New Year’s Money Tips series I presented the concept of how to make extra money at home. In the previous article, I discussed some of the ways that you..
- [How to Invest Money](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-invest-money.md): If you are looking for tips on how to invest money successfully, this article will give you a good overview of the topic. Here are some ways on how you can make..
- [How To Get Money Fast](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-get-money-fast.md): In this article I’m going to share with you how to make money quick online by finding something that you want, then you can take the money from it and spend i..
- [How To Fill Out Money Order](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-fill-out-money-order.md): There are several things you must know about how to fill out money orders. This article will discuss some of those things and you may decide that you want to pu..
- [How To Add Money To Venmo](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-add-money-to-venmo.md): If you have recently signed up for a VENMO account then probably you are wondering how to add money to the program. Well, if you’re lucky enough to be able to..
- [How Much Money Do You Need To Retire](https://assetdigest.com/how-much-money-do-you-need-to-retire.md): If you are like most people, your question when considering how much money to retire will be this: how much will I be able to live off of now? While this is an ..
- [How Long Will My Money Last](https://assetdigest.com/how-long-will-my-money-last.md): How long will my money last me? The answer may surprise you, but in reality, it really depends on what you do with it. That popular 4% withdrawal rate? Not so f..
- [How Does Honey Make Money](https://assetdigest.com/how-does-honey-make-money.md): When we think of how does honey make money, we might imagine a piece of fruit, but that is not all that honey does. In fact, bees produce over a trillion hives,..
- [How Do Youtubers Make Money](https://assetdigest.com/how-do-youtubers-make-money.md): One of the more common questions that people ask when they first discover what blog posts I am writing about is “how do youtubers actually make money?” Oh, ..
- [What Is Net Worth](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-net-worth.md): Net worth is a measure of the financial wealth that a person has accumulated over time. Net worth is usually the total value of the non-cash and tangible assets..
- [What is Beta in Finance](https://assetdigest.com/what-is-beta-in-finance.md): Beta is a measurement of how fast an investment asset moves when the stock market rises or falls. As such, beta measures the impact of an asset on the risk of a..
- [How To Write A Check](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-write-a-check.md): Writing a check is a very simple task but people often ask how to write a check. They feel that they don’t have enough time and are not sure what to do. In to..
- [How To Make Money Fast](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-make-money-fast.md): Do you have any idea how to make money fast? Well, you would be surprised how many people are still looking for ways on how to earn cash so they can get away fr..
- [How to Invest in Stocks](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-invest-in-stocks.md): When you need to buy new stocks, you will want an expert stock broker. He or she can help you choose the stocks that will make you the most money. They will als..
- [How To Save Money](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-save-money.md): If you’re like many of the people in this country, you know how important it is to learn how to save money. But when you do finally get around to learning how..
- [How to Make Money From Home.](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-make-money-from-home.md): In this day and age, there are a lot of people who want to know how to make money from the comfort of their own home. It’s quite amazing how easy it really is..
- [eLearningClasses.com An Online Academy Powered by Artificial Intelligence &amp; Human Instructors Launched](https://assetdigest.com/elearningclasses-com-an-online-academy-powered-by-artificial-intelligence-human-instructors-launched.md): Global Banking & Finance Review launched its e-learning platform called eLearning Classes offering on-demand online courses across various streams like Business..
- [Technology outperformance vs UK underperformance](https://assetdigest.com/technology-outperformance-vs-uk-underperformance.md): By Rupert Thompson, Chief Investment Officer at Kingswood Global equities edged higher last week with no great enthusiasm, as indeed did US equities which inche..
- [Benefits of ELearning Classes](https://assetdigest.com/benefits-of-elearning-classes.md): The term ‘eLearning classes’ is now in widespread use because of the many benefits that this approach offers. Many people have realized the need to take cou..
- [Add a skill and enhance it with E-Learning](https://assetdigest.com/add-a-skill-and-enhance-it-with-e-learning.md): If you want to add a skill to your resume, you can do so with E-learning. This kind of technology is now available in many different ways and is really helpful ..
- [A new message from the Future &#8211; Elearning](https://assetdigest.com/a-new-message-from-the-future-elearning.md): E-learning is quickly becoming the trend of the day with its ability to deliver new messages from the future. These messages can be used for a variety of purpos..
- [Why impact investing could be more important than ever](https://assetdigest.com/why-impact-investing-could-be-more-important-than-ever.md): By Dan Somers, Managing Partner of Boundary Capital The current pandemic is alarming, but the data suggests that we may be affected by other crises in the futur..
- [As Responsible Investing becomes the new ‘normal’ CAMRADATA’s latest whitepaper considers challenges and opportunities for investors](https://assetdigest.com/as-responsible-investing-becomes-the-new-normal-camradatas-latest-whitepaper-considers-challenges-and-opportunities-for-investors.md): The rise of environmental, social and governance (ESG) mandates from investors are becoming increasingly integral to the investment process. A new whitepaper on..
- [Digital adoption and wealth management in 2020](https://assetdigest.com/digital-adoption-and-wealth-management-in-2020.md): By Will Bailey, Chief Strategy Officer at InvestCloud. Finance has slowly been “going digital” for over a decade. Now it has been forced to rapidly accelera..
- [SEED Group Partners with ABAKA to Bring the World’s First AI-Powered Digital Saving and Retirement Platform to the UAE](https://assetdigest.com/seed-group-partners-with-abaka-to-bring-the-worlds-first-ai-powered-digital-saving-and-retirement-platform-to-the-uae.md): Financial institutions in the UAE will now be able to integrate the AI-driven platform into their strategies to digitize customer experience and improve saving ..
- [Crypto – What’s your best path out of the maze? ](https://assetdigest.com/crypto-whats-your-best-path-out-of-the-maze.md): By Katharine Wooller, Managing Director, Dacxi UK and Eire Newcomers to crypto face a bewildering amount of choice, and even a quick google in the name of resea..
- [Iceberg!](https://assetdigest.com/iceberg.md): By Rory Gravatt is a Consultant at Altus Ltd specialising in Life & Pensions. The later life lending market has been growing at a rapid rate of knots, but recen..
- [Moneyfarm and Yapily enable seamless investment journey for European users](https://assetdigest.com/moneyfarm-and-yapily-enable-seamless-investment-journey-for-european-users.md): Leading enterprise connectivity platform Yapily has today announced a new partnership with digital wealth manager Moneyfarm, to provide its UK and Italian c..
- [Why emerging markets may be the astute focus for the embattled PE industry](https://assetdigest.com/why-emerging-markets-may-be-the-astute-focus-for-the-embattled-pe-industry.md): By Bryan Turner The aim of every fastidious private equity (PE) firm is to single out potentially worthy and lucrative investments, before building value creati..
- [MayStreet Raises $21 Million in Series A Financing Round Led By Credit Suisse Asset Management’s NEXT Investors](https://assetdigest.com/maystreet-raises-21-million-in-series-a-financing-round-led-by-credit-suisse-asset-managements-next-investors.md): MayStreet today announced the closing of a Series A financing round led by Credit Suisse Asset Management’s NEXT Investors, a leading Fintech growth equity gr..
- [Mortgage Engine strengthens leadership team with CTO appointment](https://assetdigest.com/mortgage-engine-strengthens-leadership-team-with-cto-appointment.md): Mortgage Engine, a fintech firm which connects lenders and distributors through its Application Programming Interface (API) platform, has strengthened its leade..
- [Blackfinch Asset Management Launches ESG-approved Adaptation Funds](https://assetdigest.com/blackfinch-asset-management-launches-esg-approved-adaptation-funds.md): Funds meet demand for ethical, outsourced investment Following the launch of Blackfinch Asset Management, investment specialist Blackfinch Group launches four A..
- [Capita Consulting partners with Finantix to deliver leading digital solutions for Private Banking and Wealth Management](https://assetdigest.com/capita-consulting-partners-with-finantix-to-deliver-leading-digital-solutions-for-private-banking-and-wealth-management.md): New partnership sees Capita become a Finantix certified strategic implementation partner helping clients implement optimal solutions to improve client services ..
- [Stock market analysts discuss how to invest during a recession](https://assetdigest.com/stock-market-analysts-discuss-how-to-invest-during-a-recession.md): The economic crash due to Covid-19 is a unique event, however stock market experts have taken learnings from previous recessions to predict the stocks that may ..
- [ESG reviews of asset managers just made easy by CAMRADATA](https://assetdigest.com/esg-reviews-of-asset-managers-just-made-easy-by-camradata.md): To meet growing investor demand for insight into the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials of asset managers, CAMRADATA has launched a new feat..
- [IRA vs 401k: Which One Should You Get?](https://assetdigest.com/ira-vs-401k-which-one-should-you-get.md): Start planning for your retirement today to create a pool of resources to be utilized at later stages. There are different retirement plans that you can choose ..
- [Back to Black – How to stress test your finances](https://assetdigest.com/back-to-black-how-to-stress-test-your-finances.md): By Todd Davison, MD of Purbeck Insurance ServicesThe most recent ONS survey data on the impact to businesses from Covid-19 offers reasons for positivity, but al..
- [Is cash still king in a crisis?](https://assetdigest.com/is-cash-still-king-in-a-crisis.md): By Matt Lewis, Chartered Financial Planner EQ InvestorsThe quintessential safe haven has its drawbacksAs a financial planner, you might think I’d be biased ag..
- [Top tips for protecting your assets](https://assetdigest.com/top-tips-for-protecting-your-assets.md): By James Turner, Company Formation Specialists How often do you think about how you can make more money versus how you can protect what you’ve already got..
- [How To Choose The Right Company To Invest In](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-choose-the-right-company-to-invest-in.md): If you have the financial advisors, then you will get to know that investing in multiple stocks is a good idea rather than investing on a single stock. so..
- [Definition and meaning of Fixed assets](https://assetdigest.com/definition-and-meaning-of-fixed-assets.md): What is a fixed asset? In accounting, an asset is considered a fixed asset if it cannot be sold or liquidated, i.e: converted to cash, within a year’s time. T..
- [CONTROLLING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION HELD BY ASSET MANAGERS:  A U.S. PERSPECTIVE](https://assetdigest.com/controlling-confidential-information-held-by-asset-managers-a-u-s-perspective.md): By: Eva Marie Carney, Partner and Margot Laporte, Associate at Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently brought enforcem..
- [Can Blockchain Accelerate Asset Management Industry’s Long-Awaited Disruptions?](https://assetdigest.com/can-blockchain-accelerate-asset-management-industrys-long-awaited-disruptions.md): Rohit Kulkarni, Managing Director, Private Investment Research at SharesPost. Blockchain has already disrupted how consumers pay for goods and services and how..
- [MAXIMIZING DIGITAL INVESTMENTS: HOW ASSET MANAGERS CAN INVEST IN DIGITAL CAPABILITIES AND CREATE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE](https://assetdigest.com/maximizing-digital-investments-how-asset-managers-can-invest-in-digital-capabilities-and-create-a-competitive-advantage.md): Compared to other industries, asset managers are far more concerned with their rivals when it comes to digital transformation, according to a Fortune Knowledge ..
- [Protecting European critical assets from foreign investment following the Covid-19 crisis](https://assetdigest.com/protecting-european-critical-assets-from-foreign-investment-following-the-covid-19-crisis.md): The Covid-19 pandemic has focused the attention of the European Union (“EU”) and its Member States on the risk of foreign investment in critical European as..
- [How will Covid-19 impact ESG investing long-term](https://assetdigest.com/how-will-covid-19-impact-esg-investing-long-term.md): Sustainability is a trend on the rise in every sector of the business world. From consumers to corporates, there has been a global shift bringing environmental ..
- [How To Sell A Business](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-sell-a-business.md): Whom to sell? A wide range of options are available when you are think of selling your business: – Steps to sell your business Every businessperson has his ow..
- [How To Build Wealth Investing In Other Assets Besides Stocks?](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-build-wealth-investing-in-other-assets-besides-stocks.md): The stock market has its ups and downs. You need patience and perseverance to make money from the stock market. It is not for those who panic whenever the marke..
- [How to Become a Financial Planner](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-become-a-financial-planner.md): Learn about the qualifications and certifications needed to become a successful financial planner, whether working independently or for an employer.
- [Investment 101: Finding the Right EPS](https://assetdigest.com/investment-101-finding-the-right-eps.md): If you’re looking for the best way to invest your money, the share market is always a tempting option. But you can go drastically wrong if you don’t know wh..
- [How to Trade Options](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-trade-options.md): Options is a contract between two parties where the buyer gets the right to trade in the asset at the pre-decided price. There are some essential elements in an..
- [How to Invest in Cryptocurrency](https://assetdigest.com/how-to-invest-in-cryptocurrency.md): Ever since then, cryptocurrency has been able to maintain the craze amongst the investors around the globe. Even after a slight decline in the Bitcoin market, t..