MENA to grow at 5.5%, fastest since 2016 as oil boosts Gulf – World Bank
By Yousef Saba DUBAI (Reuters) – The Middle East and North Africa region is expected to post economic growth of 5.5% in 2022, the fastest …
Boosts
U.S. military aid to Ukraine boosts risk of clash -Russian envoy
(Reuters) – Washington’s decision to send more military aid to Ukraine poses a threat to Moscow’s interests and increases the risk of a military clash …
Philippines’ 4-year high inflation boosts chances of more rate hikes
By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine annual inflation quickened to 6.9% in September, hitting its fastest pace in four years, firming up expectations …
Buffett’s designated successor Greg Abel boosts Berkshire stake
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Greg Abel, who is next in line to succeed Warren Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s chief executive, spent more than …
Truss’s ‘yes’ boosts Macron’s new European forum initiative
By Michel Rose and John Irish PARIS (Reuters) – UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’s decision to join the inaugural summit of a pan-European grouping this …
Facing talent shortage, Taiwanese chip test firm ASE boosts automation
By Sarah Wu TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd, one of the world’s largest semiconductor testing and packaging firms, said on Wednesday …
Lula slightly boosts lead over Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil first round -poll
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazil’s presidential frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva slightly boosted his lead over incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro to 14 percentage points in …
IHC’s $2.15 billion Nutresa bid boosts shares in Colombian conglomerate GEA’s companies
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Shares in companies that are part of Colombia’s largest conglomerate GEA rose on Wednesday after Abu Dhabi-based investor International Holding Company (IHC) …
White House Report Bashes Crypto, Boosts Fed-Controlled ‘Digital Currency’
White House Report Bashes Crypto, Boosts Fed-Controlled ‘Digital Currency’ John Hugh DeMastri on September 16, 2022 The White House today criticized the volatility and lack …
Cheniere Energy boosts buyback, earnings forecast
(Reuters) -The largest U.S. liquefied natural gas exporter, Cheniere Energy Inc, on Monday raised its earnings outlook and laid out plans to pay higher dividends …
Australia current account surplus balloons in Q2, boosts growth
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s current account surplus widened sharply in the June quarter as resource exports were boosted by both prices and …
Berkshire Hathaway boosts Occidental Petroleum stake above 20%
By Jonathan Stempel August 8 – Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc bought more shares of Occidental Petroleum Corp, surpassing the 20% stake where it could …
U.S. Navy boosts aspiration for large unmanned fleet
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy sees its future fleet comprised of more than 350 manned ships and about 150 unmanned ships hoping …
US power/natgas prices soar as heat wave boosts air conditioning use
(Reuters) – U.S. power and natural gas prices spiked in several regions on Thursday as homes and businesses cranked up air conditioners to keep cool …
Plagued by default fears, Russian e-commerce player Ozon boosts spending
(Reuters) – Flagging escalating fears it may default on some corporate debt, Russian e-commerce player Ozon said it has increased its capital expenditure and seen …
Goldman Sachs boosts recruiting team in push to meet diversity goals
By Carolina Mandl NEW YORK – Goldman Sachs Group Inc has doubled its diversity recruiting team and increased its budget by $10 million to help …
German investor Kuehne boosts stake in Lufthansa to 10%
ZURICH – German logistics entrepreneur Klaus-Michael Kuehne has increased his stake in Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa to 10%, Kuehne Holding AG said in a statement …
Mexican startup Stori boosts investments as it targets the unbanked
By Valentine Hilaire MEXICO CITY – Fintech Stori, whose credit cards target the overwhelming majority of Mexicans who lack any kind of formal credit, said …
Yum China boosts buyback plan by $1 billion
– Yum China Holdings Inc said on Thursday its board had raised the restaurant chain’s share repurchase plan by $1 billion to $2.4 billion. Shares …
CF Industries boosts U.S. fertilizer shipments as war cuts Russian exports
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO – CF Industries Holdings is increasing fertilizer shipments to both U.S. coasts from the world’s largest nitrogen complex in Louisiana to …
France boosts economic support to ease Ukraine crisis fallout
PARIS – The French government presented on Wednesday a new round of measures to help households, companies, farmers and fishermen cope with the economic fallout …
Cannabis Fintech Provider Shield Compliance Boosts Market Leadership
Demand for cannabis banking services continues to grow, creating new revenue opportunities for financial institutions. SEATTLE, March 16, 2022 — Shield Compliance (https://www.shieldbanking.com/), a compliance management …
Exclusive: India boosts fertiliser imports from Canada, Israel as Russian supply disrupted
By Nidhi Verma and Rajendra Jadhav NEW DELHI – India is boosting fertiliser imports from nations including Canada and Israel to ensure sufficient supplies for …
Kering boosts eyewear division with Maui Jim label
By Mimosa Spencer PARIS – Gucci owner Kering is bolstering its high-end eyewear division with a deal to buy U.S.-based label Maui Jim, the French …
Factbox-U.S. approves Ukraine aid, boosts military and domestic spending
WASHINGTON – Congress approved $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine on Thursday as part of a $1.5 trillion spending bill that funds U.S. government operations …
Lifting of COVID curbs boosts German private sector in Feb – PMI
BERLIN – Activity in Germany’s services sector grew further in February as the country began loosening the COVID containment measures that had pressured its economy …
Biden Boosts Australian EV Company, Continues To Ignore Tesla
President Joe Biden hosted leaders of Australian electric car charging and software company Tritium on Tuesday, highlighting the company’s new manufacturing plant in Tennessee. The …
Strong domestic demand boosts German industrial orders in December
BERLIN -German industrial orders grew more than expected in December, data showed on Friday, with a boost from stronger domestic demand a cause for optimism …
Inflation Hits Another Multi-Decade High After Fed Boosts Projection
A key economic index used by the Federal Reserve to measure inflation surged to another 30-year high in August as Americans continued to experience sticker …