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US, European stocks push higher as inflation eases
Wall Street rebounded Friday and eurozone stocks edged higher on data showing easing inflation, while the yen yo-yoed after Japan's central bank tweaked its ultra-loose monetary policy.
Ship blaze off Dutch coast losing 'intensity'
Rescuers were on Friday finally able to board a cargo ship packed with electric vehicles that caught fire off the Dutch coast but authorities said the flames, though less intense, still pose a risk to nearby natural sites.
Russia retains allies, despite the Ukraine conflict
Despite the military intervention in Ukraine and efforts by the West to paint Russia as a pariah state, Moscow can still count on support from several African, Latin American and Asian governments, including that of heavyweight China.
P&G shares jump as it forecasts profit growth
Procter & Gamble reported another quarter of solid profit growth behind price hikes on Friday as shares rallied on an earnings forecast that topped analyst expectations.
Stocks push higher as inflation eases
Wall Street rebounded Friday and eurozone stocks edged higher on data showing easing inflation, while the yen yo-yoed after Japan's central bank tweaked its ultra-loose monetary policy.
Kenzo presents first fashion show in China
Against Shanghai's glittering river skyline, Kenzo-clad models strutted down a breezy open-air runway on Friday for the French fashion brand's first-ever show in China.
US oil giants report lower profits but lift shareholder payouts
ExxonMobil and Chevron reported profits Friday that were much lower than last year's due a drop in commodity prices, but still lofty enough to enable increased shareholder distributions.
Key US inflation gauge cools further as rate hikes bite
A key indicator of US inflation cooled in June to the lowest annual rate in over two years, although this remains above the central bank's target, according to government data released Friday.
Air France-KLM doubles profits despite inflation
Air France-KLM announced Friday it doubled its net profit in the second quarter, benefiting from high demand in air travel despite rising inflation which has increased costs.
Yen swings after Bank of Japan policy tweak
The yen fluctuated Friday after Japan's central bank tweaked its ultra-loose monetary policy, while stocks markets traded mixed after forecast-beating US data revived concerns the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates further.
Stagnant German growth clouds eurozone economy
Flatlining German growth figures on Friday contrasted with positive performances in France and Spain, adding to worries that the traditional manufacturing powerhouse could become a drag on the eurozone economy.
Crisis-hit NatWest bank launches review into Farage case
British bank NatWest on Friday said it had launched an independent review into its handling of arch-Brexiteer Nigel Farage, whose account it controversially shut, costing the jobs of top executives.
Battle against Greece wildfires 'improving': fire service
The fight against deadly wildfires raging in Greece for more than a week is improving, the fire service said on Friday, warning it remained on alert as fierce winds were forecast that could rekindle blazes.
Germany's pivotal chemicals industry gripped by crisis
Thomas Kadowsky imagined that he would keep working at the German industrial coatings plant where he had served as team leader for over 30 years until he retired.
Yen swings after Bank of Japan policy tweak, Asian equities mixed
The yen fluctuated Friday after Japan's central bank tweaked its ultra-loose monetary policy, while other Asian stocks were mixed after forecast-beating US data revived concerns the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates further.
British Airways parent IAG flies back to profit
IAG, parent of British Airways, said Friday it returned to first-half profit as the aviation sector recovers from the Covid pandemic despite inflation lifting company costs and ticket prices.
Bank of Japan to allow 'greater flexibility' in controlling bond yields
The Bank of Japan on Friday eased its grip on its ultra-loose monetary policy in a small step towards normalisation as inflation accelerates and the yen comes under pressure against other major currencies.
Yen rallies after Bank of Japan policy tweak, Asian equities mixed
The yen rallied and Japanese stocks fell after the country's central bank tweaked its ultra-loose monetary policy on Friday, while other Asian stocks were mixed after forecast-beating US data revived concerns the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates further.
'Happy Dancing' routine boosts fitness in fast-ageing China
Hundreds of dancers twirl in unison by a riverside in northeastern China, thrusting hips and shimmying shoulders in an unusual but beloved routine that has taken the country by storm.
Asian markets drop after Wall St loss, yen rises ahead of BoJ
Equities fell Friday following a sell-off on Wall Street where forecast-beating data revived concerns the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates further, while speculation swirled that the Bank of Japan could be preparing to shift from its era of easy money.
Ford raises 2023 profit outlook but sees bigger EV loss
Ford lifted its full-year forecast Thursday after quarterly earnings nearly tripled on strong vehicle pricing in conventional autos that offset losses in electric vehicles (EV).
Former Twitter exec says a mercurial Musk rules by 'gut'
A fired Twitter product manager said Elon Musk ran the company newly renamed X by instinct not data, surrounded by sycophants with his mood changing unpredictably.
European stocks rally, Wall Street slumps on interest rate concerns
Stock markets had a mixed showing Thursday as European indices rallied while Wall Street slipped on concerns over interest rates.
L'Oreal boosts sales despite Asia disappointment
French beauty products giant L'Oreal said Thursday it managed double-digit revenue growth in the first half of the year although sales stagnated in Asia.
US Fed's inflation fight enters new phase
The US Federal Reserve's united front against inflation could be harder to hold together going into the next hike in September, with strong economic data and falling inflation figures fueling disagreement over the best path forward.
Stock markets rally as traders see end to rate hikes
Stock markets mostly rallied Thursday as traders bet on the US Federal Reserve and European Central bank having made their last interest rate hikes.
UN warns of 'unfolding tragedy' as migrants dumped by Tunisia borders
The United Nations said Thursday it was deeply concerned for the safety of hundreds of migrants stranded in Tunisia following their removal to remote parts of the North African country.
Farage row takes down another top exec at UK bank group
The head of NatWest's private banking arm Coutts resigned on Thursday, the second top executive to quit the group following a row over the closure of the account of arch-Brexiteer Nigel Farage.
ECB opens door to pause in rate hiking campaign
The European Central Bank lifted a key interest rate to its highest level since early 2001 on Thursday as it fights stubborn inflation but opened the door to pausing its aggressive hiking cycle.
US economy picks up steam despite expectations of slowdown
The US economy defied expectations to see growth pick up in the second quarter, according to government data released Thursday, supported by business investment and resilient consumer spending.
ECB lifts key rate to highest since early 2001 in inflation fight
The European Central Bank on Thursday raised borrowing costs a quarter percentage point, taking a key rate to its highest level since early 2001 as its battle against surging inflation reached the one-year mark.
Syria fishermen despair at water loss, river pollution
Around war-torn Syria's biggest freshwater dam reservoir, fishermen say their catch is now a fraction of what it used to be as environmental pressures have decimated aquatic life.