Zoom forecasts upbeat revenue, expects boost from hybrid work

Zoom Video Communications Inc (ZM.O) on Tuesday forecast current-quarter revenue above estimates, as increased adoption of hybrid work models by companies is expected to drive steady demand for its video conferencing tools.
EU reaches deal on tax transparency for multinational firms

European Union government and parliament negotiators reached a deal on Tuesday on rules that will force large multinational companies to disclose how much revenue and tax they pay in the 27-nation bloc and how much in countries considered tax havens by the EU.
REUTERS EVENTS Bank of England’s Bailey unconvinced by carbon capital rules

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday there was no case yet for making financial institutions set aside more capital for climate change risks, even though markets were underpricing the danger of disruption.
Fed’s Brainard: more ‘progress’ on recovery ahead, though still far from goals

The United States is getting closer to the Fed’s maximum employment and 2% inflation goals, Fed Governor Lael Brainard said on Tuesday, but the depth of the remaining problem still requires the central bank to stick to its super-easy monetary policy until more progress is seen.
OPEC+ seen sticking with supply plan with Iran’s oil yet to return

OPEC+ is likely to stick to the existing pace of gradually easing oil supply curbs at a meeting on Tuesday, five OPEC sources said, as producers balance expectations of a recovery in demand against a possible increase in Iranian supply.
Only 13% of NatWest staff to return to office full-time

Britain’s NatWest (NWG.L) expects only about 13% of its staff to return to primarily office-based working, the lender said on Tuesday as it revealed a three-pronged approach to post-pandemic working habits.
World stocks hit another record, oil up in big data week

Global stocks again hit a record high and oil rose on Tuesday, as markets shrugged off concerns about rising inflation and looked ahead to U.S. data later in the week that should offer a major clue to the health of the world economy.
Nasdaq and Fortum join forces to develop carbon removal market

Financial services company Nasdaq (NDAQ.O) and Finnish state-owned utility Fortum (FORTUM.HE) have joined forces to develop a trading platform for carbon removal credits, they said on Tuesday.
Analysis: Chasing yield, U.S. private equity firms nudge up risk on insurers

Private equity firms have spent nearly $40 billion buying U.S. insurance companies in recent years, promising to earn higher returns on the mountains of money that insurers set aside to pay policyholders years or decades from now.
Daimler to pay Nokia patent fees, ending German legal spat

Daimler (DAIGn.DE) has agreed to pay Nokia (NOKIA.HE) for using its patents, ending a row that highlighted a battle between tech and car companies over royalties for key technologies.