World Bank says Ukraine, Russia boost eastern Europe, Central Asia growth outlook
WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Thursday lifted its 2023 economic growth forecast for eastern Europe and...
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Most Middle Eastern bourses in black on US inflation data
April 2 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's stock market rose on Sunday as U.S. inflation data fuelled hopes the Federal Reserve...
Australia’s Zip Co to divest businesses in Europe, South Africa
March 30 (Reuters) - Australian buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) firm Zip Co Ltd (ZIP.AX) said on Thursday it will divest its businesses...
Democratic leaders gather for Biden’s virtual summit, struggle to unite behind principles
WASHINGTON, March 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden announced new funding to bolster democracies around the world at a...
Oil rises over $3 on Kurdistan export halt, banking optimism
Turkey halts pipeline exports; Iraqi Kurdistan output at riskFirst Citizens agrees to acquire failed SVBPutin escalates tensions with nuclear arms...
Oil settles down on worries over European banks, U.S. crude reserve
Banking stocks slide Deutsche Bank, UBS financial uncertaintyYellen convenes Financial Stability Oversight Council meetingU.S. could take years to refill oil...
As economy worsens, Lebanese juggle dizzying rates for devalued pound
BEIRUT, March 19 (Reuters) - When Caroline Sadaka buys groceries in the Lebanese capital Beirut, she keeps her phone in...
Head of Lebanon’s central bank denies public funds went to brother’s firm
BEIRUT, March 17 (Reuters) - Lebanon's central bank governor on Friday told European officials that public funds were not transferred...
Analysis: Russian sanctions shift oil price-making power to Asia from Europe
India, China biggest winnersSome analysts say an end to Ukraine war could reverse shiftAsian premium has narrowed beforeLONDON, March 14...
Factbox: Which companies are affected by SVB collapse?
March 13 (Reuters) - Startup-focused lender SVB Financial Group (SIVB.O) last week became the largest bank to fail since the...
