Fast-track lanes for travelers who have been completely vaccinated will be trialed
Two of the world’s leading airlines will test fast-track lanes for fully-vaccinated customers at Heathrow Airport. Underneath the project, travelers on four routes would be able to submit their immunization information prior to boarding. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are conducting the trial as the aviation industry pushes for visa-free travel to the UK from […]
Analysis: Falling U.S. bond yields may signal death knell for ‘reflation’ stock trade
Stock investors are watching the dramatic moves in the Treasury market for clues on the fate of one of this year’s most successful plays – the so-called reflation trade that helped power shares of economically sensitive companies higher after nearly a decade of underperformance.
Teamviewer sees weaker Q2 billings growth, retains guidance
Remote connectivity software specialist Teamviewer (TMV.DE) on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected billings growth in the second quarter but stood by its full-year outlook due to strong trading in June.
EXCLUSIVE Gambling firm Entain to double investment in game studios
British gambling firm Entain (ENT.L) is doubling investment in its game development studios, as it steps up its focus on online betting after closing hundreds of high street betting shops.
EXCLUSIVE Turkey’s banks set for capital healing after pandemic battle -sources
Turkey is considering a fresh capital injection for state banks but they also need a plan to deal with lingering bad debt after the lenders depleted their resources helping Ankara’s battle against COVID-19, senior bankers and government officials say.
Fed keen to be ‘well positioned’ to act on inflation, other risks, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials last month felt substantial further progress on the U.S. economic recovery “was generally seen as not having yet been met,” but agreed they should be poised to act if inflation or other risks materialized, according to the minutes of the central bank’s June policy meeting.
EXCLUSIVE Brazil’s Petrobras price hikes show company’s independence -CEO
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro was not consulted or informed about state oil giant Petrobras’ (PETR4.SA) decision this week to raise fuel prices, which underscores the company’s independence, Chief Executive Joaquim Silva e Luna told Reuters on Wednesday.
Robinhood IPO faces threat of retail snub on Reddit
Online brokerage Robinhood Markets Inc, which helped enable the “meme stock” frenzy earlier this year and later attracted flak for its handling of the trading mania, is facing pushback on social media forums against its initial public offering.
Didi extends slide as Beijing clampdown sounds alarm for U.S.-listed China companies
Didi Global Inc (DIDI.N) fell for the third consecutive session on Wednesday after China ordered the app removed from mobile app stores as part of a broader crackdown on China-based companies with overseas listings.
UK’s post-lockdown hiring boom hits record pace – REC
Britain’s post-lockdown hiring boom roared on in June as employers signed up the most permanent staff since at least the late 1990s and a shortage of candidates hit unprecedented levels, driving up starting pay, a survey showed on Thursday.
