Shares dip, dollar strengthens as markets eye U.S. inflation data
Shares dipped slightly and the dollar firmed on Thursday, ahead of U.S. inflation data that will influence the Federal Reserve’s rate plans, while the likely collapse of a major digital asset exchange rattled crypto investors.
Analysis: Europe’s banks dim lights as they brace for winter blackout
Some of Europe’s biggest banks are preparing back-up generators and to dim the lights as they brace for potential power cuts and energy rationing that threaten the money system underpinning the region’s economy.
European shares drop as policymakers seek to tame hot inflation
European shares dropped on Monday, while bond yields surged as comments from central bank policymakers heightened fears of aggressive measures to stamp out inflation amid rising risks of a recession.
Gas price surge, recession fears weigh on European shares
European shares slipped on Tuesday as investors fretted about soaring energy prices and a weak economic outlook after data showed business activity in the region contracted this month.
Calling the Midwife – for eLearning
Over 1,000,000 midwives from around the world now have access to an eLearning platform developed for The International College of Midwives (ICM) by Scotland’s leading digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Learning Solutions.
European shares in the red after hawkish Fed comments
European stocks dropped in early trading on Friday after more Fed policymakers signalled they will start to raise U.S. interest rates in March to combat inflation.
France’s OVHcloud picks up speed in Q1, on track for 2022 targets
French cloud computing company OVHcloud (OVH.PA) reported on Wednesday a rise of 13.9% in its first-quarter revenue, and said it was on track to achieve its full-year objectives.
Analysis: Pandemic fatigue makes the case for boosters a harder sell
Some nations are already looking to a fourth vaccine dose to help contend with a huge Omicron-driven spike in COVID-19 cases, but early signs suggest repeat vaccination may be a hard sell as beleaguered populations enter their third pandemic year.
French economic rebound, inflation to moderate next year – central bank
French growth and inflation will moderate in 2022 after a faster than expected recovery this year, after which a tighter labour market will boost wages, the French central bank forecast on Sunday.
