U.S. calls Switzerland, Vietnam currency manipulators in Trump trade shot

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration labeled Switzerland and Vietnam currency manipulators on Wednesday, in another parting shot at trading partners that could complicate matters for U.S. President-elect Joe…

Italy extends furlough support in new stimulus package

[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – Italy approved on Friday a new stimulus package aimed at helping businesses and families survive the coronavirus crisis, while Rome waits to receive funds from the…

Column: ESG thrives in pandemic but amplifies growth-value split

[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – The scramble for funds screened for Environmental, Social and Governance scores appears to be paying off in the strange pandemic-hit world of 2020 – but it…

Microsoft to build hub for cloud services in Greece

[ad_1] ATHENS (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O is to build a data centre hub in Greece as it invests in cloud services infrastructure in the country, a boon to an…

Column: Lending to Italy for a century

[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – If ultra-long 50-year bonds are going like hot cakes in Europe, the temptation to double up maturities and lock in the lowest borrowing rates in history…

France steps up economic stimulus rollout with more cash for industry

[ad_1] PARIS (Reuters) – The French government is accelerating the rollout of its economic stimulus plan by ploughing an extra billion euros into support for the industrial sector, Finance Minister…

German economy likely to reach pre-pandemic level in H2 – Kukies

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Deputy Finance Minister Joerg Kukies arrives for questioning by a German federal parliament committee investigating the payment systems provider Wirecard scandal in Berlin, Germany, April 21, 2021.…

Businesses breathe sigh of relief as Spain, Portugal open border to all travel

[ad_1] By Catarina Demony, Nathan Allen MADRID/LISBON (Reuters) – Neighbours Spain and Portugal reopened their border on Wednesday to all travellers after a three-month closure to prevent the spread of…

UK’s Johnson says there will be no compulsory COVID vaccination

[ad_1] Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends a virtual news conference on the ongoing situation with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Downing Street, London, Britain November 23, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/Pool…

Rescue plan covers 80% of UK employment and business turnover – Sunak

[ad_1] Britain’s Chancellor Rishi Sunak holds a digital coronavirus disease (COVID-19) news conference with Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jenny Harries (not pictured) at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain…