U.S. Chamber group urges quick U.S., EU action to end tariffs, adopt privacy shield

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday urged the United States and European Union to quickly resolve their disputes over steel and aluminum tariffs and aircraft subsidies, and adopt a new privacy shield to better coordinate digital policy.
Pandemic seen driving southeastern Europe warehouse boom

Logistics and warehouse companies are accelerating expansion plans in southeastern Europe where business is expected to boom as the pandemic spurs manufacturers to relocate operations close to main markets.
Inditex ignited by post-lockdown clothing binge

Spanish fast fashion giant Inditex (ITX.MC) said sales in May and so far in June were twice as high as in the same period last year as customers splashed out on post-lockdown shopping sprees.
G7 countries devise way to catch Amazon in tax net -sources

G7 states have found a way to include Amazon, one of the world’s biggest companies, on a list of 100 set to face higher taxes in the countries where they do business by targeting its more profitable cloud computing unit, officials close to the talks said.
Samsung bets on Europe 5G orders to grow network equipment business

Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) is banking on Europe to maintain growth momentum in its network equipment business, a senior executive said, as 5G rollout widens and industry leader Huawei Technologies of China focuses on its domestic market.
MOVES Ex BofA exec Elfring joins JPMorgan as EMEA vice chair -memo

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) has tapped a former Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) executive to take on a new role as vice chairman of investment banking for Europe, the Middle East and Africa as it battles for key advisory mandates to dominate a resurgent M&A market.
Oil eases on Iran concern after hitting two-year high above $72

Oil eased after hitting a two-year high above $72 a barrel on Monday, pressured by the prospect of higher Iranian exports though recovering demand and OPEC+ supply curbs provided underlying support.
European stock traders place their blockbuster bets in the dark

Think of an exclusive poker game where the minimum bet is close to $1 million. The stock-trading version, “dark pools” that host blockbuster trades, are pulling in major money in Europe.
Oil steady after sharp rise on improved demand picture

Oil prices were little changed on Thursday after strong gains in the previous two sessions on expectations for surging fuel demand later this year while major producers maintain supply discipline.
StanChart unit to launch cryptocurrency trading platform

A Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.L) unit intends to establish a cryptocurrency brokerage and exchange platform in Britain and Europe, targeting institutional clients, the bank said on Wednesday.