France, Germany close to EU energy market reform deal, finance minister LeMaire says
French Minister for Economy, Finance, Industry and Digital Security Bruno Le Maire leaves following the weekly cabinet meeting at the...
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Yellen sticks to view U.S. economy headed for soft landing
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen holds a news conference at the Museum of the Water Civilization in Morocco on...
Several US big banks allow staff in Israel to work from home
Oct 9 (Reuters) - Several U.S. banks have told their staff in Israel to work from home for the near future as the country goes on war footing and mobilises reserve troops following a deadly attack by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas two days ago.JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N), the largest U.S. bank with more than 200 employees in Israel, and Citigroup (C.N) have approved such a work plan, sources at the Wall Street lenders told Reuters on Monday.Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs (GS.N) has also directed employees at its Tel Aviv offices...
What have US presidential candidates said about Hamas’ attack on Israel?
Oct 9 (Reuters) - U.S. presidential contenders have thrown their support behind Israel after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched a...
Iran prisoner swap for $6 billion in spotlight after Hamas attacks Israel
An emergency personnel works to extinguish the fire after rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the...
Biden offers Israel support, faces criticism on Iran at home
WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden offered Israel on Saturday "all appropriate means of support" after a...
Egypt’s cratering economy drives many to risky migrant route
Migrants catch boats from Libya to ItalyNumbers have risen sharply since 2020Egyptians struggling with record inflationEU providing funding for border...
Exclusive: Iraq to end all dollar cash withdrawals by Jan. 1 2024, central-bank official says
BAGHDAD, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Iraq will ban cash withdrawals and transactions in U.S dollars as of Jan. 1 2024...
StanChart argues for cutting ‘systemic’ sanctions busting claims from lawsuit
The Standard Chartered bank logo is seen at their headquarters in London, Britain, July 26, 2022. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo Acquire...
EU mulls how to make enlarged bloc work, to offer cash, market access to candidates
European flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsEU looks at easier decision-making, budget changes to enlargeEU to offer candidates gradual market access, cash for reformsEU leaders to discuss enlargement on Oct 5-6 in GranadaBRUSSELS, Sept 28 (Reuters) - European Union governments discussed on Thursday how to revamp EU decision-making and finances to be ready for new members as the Commission said it would propose cash and EU market access for candidates to speed up their membership preparations.The talks...