pandemic

Visa beats profit estimates on travel, online spending boom

Visa Inc's (V.N) quarterly profit topped Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, as a recovery in travel and an improving global economic picture…

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Aussie jumps as inflation data sparks rate hike talk, yen becalmed before BOJ

The Aussie dollar jumped on Wednesday as surprisingly strong inflation data raised the possibility of sooner-than-planned rate hikes, while the…

4 years ago

Deutsche Bank extends profit run on boost from dealmaking fees

Deutsche Bank's (DBKGn.DE) profits rose a stronger-than-expected 7% in the third quarter, the bank's fifth straight quarter in the black as fees…

4 years ago

Australian iron ore baron bets big on global green revolution

Australian iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest wants to turn his company, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (FMG.AX), into the world's biggest green…

4 years ago

Analysis: The 1970s all over again? Stagflation debate splits Wall St

Phil Orlando has not heard this many people mentioning stagflation since he was a financial journalist in the late 1970s,…

4 years ago

Biden imposes new international travel vaccine rules, lifts existing restrictions

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday signed an order imposing new vaccine requirements for most foreign national air travelers and…

4 years ago

Analysis: Vaccinated Singapore shows zero-COVID countries cost of reopening

Few are left to inoculate in wealthy Singapore after a vigorous campaign achieved a level of coverage envied by many…

4 years ago

AmEx profit beats as pandemic curbs ease, aiding spending recovery

American Express Co (AXP.N) on Friday reported a higher profit that topped Wall Street estimates for the fourth straight quarter,…

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World Bank revises up 2021 GDP forecast for Western Balkans to 5.9%

The World Bank on Thursday revised up its forecast for the economic growth of six countries of the Western Balkans…

4 years ago

Swedbank profit tops forecast as commission income hits record

Swedish bank Swedbank (SWEDa.ST) on Thursday reported better-than-expected net profit for the third quarter on the back of continued strong growth for…

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