Analysis-Macro hedge funds down at half-year point, pin recovery hopes on central banks
By Carolina Mandl and Nell Mackenzie NEW YORK/LONDON Many macro hedge funds that bet on global economic trends
2023-06-30 13:22
Ukraine Russia – live: Wagner still in war near Bakhmut despite Putin’s ban and mutiny, says Pentagon
The Pentagon has said Russian mercenary Wagner Group is still in Ukraine despite pulling out of the war-hit nation and claiming to hand over control to Russian defence ministry fighters last month. “...on Wagner Group and its disposition, what I would tell you is, right now, we continue to see some elements of the Wagner Group in Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine,” Pentagon press secretary brigadier general Pat Ryder said. He added: “...they have been conducting operations in Ukraine for a while now. And so you know, most recently near Bakhmut, and so elements of those units are still in Ukraine.” He was answering a question in press briefing on a new home for Wagner Group in southern Belarus as per the satellite image from a former military base. Mutinous Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was told his mercenaries would no longer be fighting in Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine after he snubbed Russian defence ministry contracts for his fighters, a senior Moscow politician has said. Read More Ukraine holds drills in Zaporizhzhia to prepare for radiation leaks from Russian-held nuclear plant Ukraine’s push to smash Russian defences on the battlefield: ‘Small advances have colossal meaning’ Pence makes a surprise trip to Ukraine and meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Mystery surrounds fate of Russia’s ‘General Armageddon’ in wake of Wagner mutiny
2023-06-30 13:15
EU leaders pause talks as Poland and Hungary's anti-migrant governments block progress
European Union leaders have broken off migration talks after Poland and Hungary blocked progress
2023-06-30 12:59
Georgia launches Medicaid expansion in closely watched test of work requirements
Georgia is offering a new bargain to some adults without health insurance beginning Saturday: Go to work or school and the state will cover you
2023-06-30 12:52
Marketmind: Markets await euro zone inflation; wary of yen
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee After German inflation bucked the trend
2023-06-30 12:52
Is Ryan Seacrest leaving 'American Idol'? Host's new 'Wheel of Fortune' gig raises concerns among fans
Concerned fans speculate about Ryan Seacrest's departure on 'American Idol' after he was announced as the new host of 'Wheel of Fortune'
2023-06-30 12:50
Thai May factory output falls 3.14% y/y, less than forecast
BANGKOK Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in May dropped by a less than expected 3.14% from a year
2023-06-30 12:46
Cambodia: Hun Sen quits Facebook on eve of poll campaign
Facebook parent Meta's oversight body has recommended his suspension over an inflammatory video.
2023-06-30 12:45
Oil heads for first monthly gain this year as supply tightens
By Arathy Somasekhar and Muyu Xu Oil prices edged higher on Friday with Brent poised for its first
2023-06-30 12:27
Conservatives are on a roll in their quest to remake America through the courts
Conservatives -- despite their limited federal elected power -- racked up another huge win in the great political battle of the early 21st century.
2023-06-30 12:17
Crisis-hit Pakistan strikes $3bn funding deal with IMF
The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1947.
2023-06-30 12:16
In workaholic Japan, 'job leaving agents' help people escape the awkwardness of quitting
In Japan, a nation reputed for loyalty to companies and lifetime employment, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters
2023-06-30 12:15