U.S. Treasury official says Iraq must act to avoid further action on banks
U.S. Treasury sees 'continued risk' at Iraqi banksU.S. blacklisted 14 banks in July for illicit dollar useEnhanced U.S. scrutiny targets...
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China asks big banks to stagger and adjust dollar purchases – sources
U.S. Dollar and Chinese Yuan banknotes are seen in this illustration taken January 30, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing...
Europe’s mining quest faces a hurdle: angry locals
COVAS DO BARROSO, Portugal, Sept 13 (Reuters) - In Portugal's northern Barroso region, Maria Loureiro weeps at the prospect of losing her family's land to a mine that could become one of Europe's biggest producers of lithium, used in electric vehicle batteries and other clean technologies."I don't want them to take away what has been left to me by my parents and grandparents," 55-year-old Loureiro said. "I don't want the mine ... I will fight it to the death."She is among local activists in Portugal and elsewhere whose determination to...
EU’s von der Leyen pledges more support for wind industry
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers the State of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in...
Analysis: Investors call ‘peak pessimism’ for beaten-up UK stocks
Investors see improvements for UK consumer economyInflation has claimed retail scalps, but easingUK stocks still hobbled by weak interest at...
Insight: Iran, US on verge of prisoner swap under Qatar-mediated deal
Iran-US prisoner releases set to follow fund transferAccord sidesteps thorny Iran-US nuclear disputeDeal between old foes mediated by QatarGulf state...
UK, Singapore partner to boost economic growth, strengthen security
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak walks at Downing Street in London, Britain September 6, 2023. REUTERS/Susannah Ireland/File Photo Acquire Licensing...
Yellen says she will press for IMF, World Bank resources at G20 summit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen addresses the media, ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, September 8, 2023....
Smurfit Kappa in talks with WestRock to create paper and packaging giant
DUBLIN, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Smurfit Kappa is in discussions to merge with U.S. rival WestRock (WRK.N), the Irish firm...
SoftBank’s Arm aims for over $52 bln valuation in biggest US IPO of the year
Sept 5 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group's (9984.T) Arm is seeking a valuation of more than $52 billion in its initial public offering, the chip designer said on Tuesday as it begins marketing for the biggest U.S. stock market flotation of the year.SoftBank is offering 95.5 million American depository shares of the United Kingdom-based company for $47 to $51 apiece and is looking to raise up to $4.87 billion at the top of the range, Arm said in a regulatory filing.The valuation that Arm is chasing now represents a climb-down from...