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Dollar gains as markets reassess Fed rate hike bets

The dollar edged higher in early London trading on Friday, after hawkish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials pushed against the idea this week’s U.S. inflation data could prompt the central bank to slow down policy tightening.

GLOBAL ECONOMY Factories squeezed by higher prices, weak demand

Factories across Asia and Europe struggled for momentum in July as flagging global demand and China’s strict COVID-19 restrictions slowed production, surveys showed on Monday, likely adding to fears of economies sliding into recession.

Italy’s Ali Group sees shelter from economic storm in Welbilt deal

Welbilt’s exposure to the U.S. fast-food market will make new Italian owner Ali Group more resilient in a slowing global economy, while the deal will bring $100 million in cost savings, the chief executive of the catering equipment company told Reuters.

Dollar gains as markets reassess Fed rate hike bets

The dollar edged higher in early London trading on Friday, after hawkish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials pushed against the idea this week’s U.S. inflation data could prompt the central bank to slow down policy tightening.

GLOBAL ECONOMY Factories squeezed by higher prices, weak demand

Factories across Asia and Europe struggled for momentum in July as flagging global demand and China’s strict COVID-19 restrictions slowed production, surveys showed on Monday, likely adding to fears of economies sliding into recession.

Italy’s Ali Group sees shelter from economic storm in Welbilt deal

Welbilt’s exposure to the U.S. fast-food market will make new Italian owner Ali Group more resilient in a slowing global economy, while the deal will bring $100 million in cost savings, the chief executive of the catering equipment company told Reuters.

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