HSBC profit falls on credit charges as economic outlook worsens
HSBC (HSBA.L) has shelved plans for fresh stock buybacks this year after reporting an unexpected hit to its capital on Tuesday, as a cocktail of rising inflation, geopolitical drama and economic weakness dented its prospects.
Musk gets Twitter for $44 billion, to cheers and fears of ‘free speech’ plan
Elon Musk clinched a deal to buy Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) for $44 billion cash on Monday in a transaction that will shift control of the social media platform populated by millions of users and global leaders to the world’s richest person.
EXCLUSIVE Goldman, JPMorgan among banks left holding Russian stocks by sanctions switch
A decision last month by FTSE Russell and MSCI to remove Russian stocks from their indexes has left some of the world’s largest banks inadvertently holding potentially valuable positions, several sources familiar with the trades told Reuters.
Twitter, under shareholder pressure, begins deal talks with Musk
Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) kicked off deal negotiations with Elon Musk on Sunday after he wooed many of the social media company’s shareholders with financing details on his $43 billion acquisition offer, people familiar with the matter said.
KKR raises $19 billion for flagship North America private equity fund
Buyout firm KKR & Co Inc (KKR.N) said on Monday it has raised $19 billion from investors for its latest flagship North America private equity fund, its biggest fund ever.
EXCLUSIVE Germany to hike 2022 inflation forecast to 6.1% – document
The German government is set to hike its inflation forecast for this year to 6.1% due to the impact of the war in Ukraine, up from 3.3% it had forecast in January, according to government document seen by Reuters on Monday.
Analysis: U.S. trucking downturn foreshadows possible economic gloom
Craig Fuller monitors millions of transactions between U.S. truckers and their customers as chief executive of transportation data company FreightWaves – and he does not like what he is seeing.
How a high level of education is required for economic stability!
It is said that education has the power to transform a person’s life from the inside out. The economy and financial stability of one’s life are critical in order for a human to survive. So, how does the economy affect not only one’s life but also a country’s development? We’ll do everything we can to […]
What Role Does Economic Growth Play in a
Country’s Development?
How well a country does economically influence its ability to manage its people in terms of jobs, opportunities, education, and employment; possibly a country’s ability to function economically is driven by its economic growth. Economic growth is defined as an increase in the value of a country’s financial commodities and services, which leads to increased […]
Analysis: Yen’s past points to more pain ahead
The yen has tumbled 10% to a two-decade low to the dollar in a matter of weeks. But history suggests that still isn’t cheap, and investors are betting that it’s going to fall even further.
