Analysis: U.S. wants more oil, but OPEC+ can’t turn on the tap much harder
U.S. pressure on OPEC+ to pump more oil and cool red-hot crude prices has shone a spotlight on a relatively new problem for the producer group: it doesn’t have much extra capacity to hike output faster, even if it wanted to.
Some Chinese banks told to issue more loans for property projects – sources
Some Chinese banks have been told by financial regulators to issue more loans to property firms for project development, two banking sources with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Monday, in efforts to marginally ease liquidity strains across the industry.
Oil and euro slip, markets on edge over COVID-19 curbs in Europe
Asian stocks made a soft start to the week on Monday while oil and the euro were under pressure, as the return of COVID-19 restrictions in Europe and talk about hastened tapering from the U.S. Federal Reserve put investors on guard.
Thyssenkrupp’s profit to double in 2022, flags hydrogen IPO
Thyssenkrupp’s (TKAG.DE) operating profit could more than double next year, the submarines-to-steel group said on Thursday, boosted by an economic recovery and turnaround that will likely include listings of its hydrogen and steel divisions.
Analysis: Pandemic debt adds to challenge of funding world’s climate goals
Huge spending by governments kept the world economy afloat during the pandemic as officials mobilized a fiscal response not seen since World War Two to bolster household incomes and give businesses a fighting chance to survive the health crisis.
KKR, Global Infrastructure Partners to take CyrusOne private for $11.5 bln
KKR & Co Inc (KKR.N) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) will take U.S. data center operator CyrusOne Inc (CONE.O) private for $11.49 billion in cash, the latest deal in a sector that has boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dutch face three-week, partial lockdown as COVID-19 cases soar
Bars and restaurants will close early and sporting events will be held without audiences under a three-week, partial lockdown that is expected to be announced in the Netherlands on Friday evening.
COVID-19’s epicentre again: Europe faces fresh reckoning
Europe has become the epicentre of the pandemic again, prompting some governments to consider re-imposing unpopular lockdowns in the run-up to Christmas and stirring debate over whether vaccines alone are enough to tame COVID-19.
EXCLUSIVE In strategy shift, Louis Vuitton considers first duty free store in China’s Hainan
Louis Vuitton is considering opening its first duty free store in China on the emerging luxury island hub of Hainan, according to two sources, in a move that would mark a new approach for the world’s largest luxury label.
Toshiba set to announce split into three firms, shareholder reaction in focus
Japanese industrial conglomerate Toshiba Corp (6502.T) is set to outline plans on Friday to break up into three listed companies that will focus on infrastructure, devices and memory chips, sources with knowledge of the matter said.
