economy

Italy’s Berlusconi family sells Mediobanca stake

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's family has sold its 2% stake in Mediobanca (MDBI.MI), in the latest change affecting…

5 years ago

EEX market leader in Japan power futures after first year

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) could double the number of participants in its Japanese power futures market from around 20…

5 years ago

Germany’s 2021 election and why it matters to markets

It’s rare for German elections to be exciting, market-moving events but the one on Sept. 26 may prove the exception…

5 years ago

When Biden meets Putin: old foes could cool off but not reset

The United States and Russia are lowering expectations for big breakthroughs at a superpower summit between U.S. President Joe Biden…

5 years ago

Analysis: Cryptocurrency ethereum is flourishing but risks linger

Ethereum has outperformed major digital currency rivals this year, bolstered by the surge in decentralized finance (DeFi) and the anticipation…

5 years ago

Is it over yet? Still no recession end date as U.S. economy hums along

The U.S. economy is growing at its fastest rate since the early 1980s while household bank accounts are bulging with…

5 years ago

‘Hospitals are full’ as Argentina COVID-19 cases hit 3 million

Argentina coronavirus cases hit 3 million on Sunday since the pandemic began, as medical workers said hospitals were full to…

5 years ago

Warren Buffett touts U.S. economy’s unexpected strength as Berkshire rebounds

Warren Buffett said on Saturday that Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) is being lifted by a U.S. economy faring far better than he…

5 years ago

Lockdown accounting

Many countries have implemented social distancing and lockdown policies to tame the spread of Covid-19. This column discusses the potential…

5 years ago

U.S. manufacturing, new homes sales underscore booming economy

U.S. factory activity powered ahead in early April, though manufacturers increasingly struggled to source raw materials and other inputs as…

5 years ago