Russia Readies Digital Ruble Pilot as War Squeezes Economy
Russia is pressing ahead with plans to introduce a digital ruble, joining a growing list of countries to
2023-07-19 18:46
Grab’s Bank to Accept Bigger Deposits, Signaling Cap Raised
Grab Holdings Ltd.’s upstart digital bank started accepting larger deposits in Singapore, suggesting the city-state’s regulator has raised
2023-07-19 18:22
Ukraine Recap: Lula Says World Tires of War After Tense EU Meet
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who has expressed ambivalence toward Russia’s attack on Ukraine, said the
2023-07-19 17:58
China Junk Bonds Suffer Worst Slide of 2023 as Defaults Mount
China’s high-yield dollar bonds suffered their sharpest three-day selloff this year, with a fresh default from a state-backed
2023-07-19 17:51
Nigerian Central Bank Is Losing a Battle to Close Naira-Rate Gap
Nigeria’s official currency exchange rate is once again widening a gap with the parallel-market rate, shrugging off a
2023-07-19 17:45
UK Property Rental Prices Rise at the Fastest Pace Since 2016
Rents paid by private tenants in the UK increased by 5.1% in the year to June — the
2023-07-19 17:45
Sweden Property Woes Spread as Housing Starts Data Worsens
An indicator of Sweden’s residential construction activity declined to the lowest level in almost nine years, contrasting with
2023-07-19 16:18
Farage Rails Against Coutts as Lender Defends Review Process
Nigel Farage has said parts of the internal documents about him compiled by his longtime bank Coutts call
2023-07-19 15:51
UK Inflation Falls Below 8% for First Time in Over a Year
Britain’s inflation rate cooled more than expected to the lowest level in more than a year, a sign
2023-07-19 15:51
Adnoc Boosts Covestro Takeover Bid to €11 Billion
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., the energy giant seeking to expand its chemical operations through a series of
2023-07-19 14:57
Europe Car Sales Rise 19% With Growth Streak Nearing a Full Year
Auto sales in Europe rose in June as growing demand for electric cars and improved parts supply helped
2023-07-19 14:16
China Names Ex-Intelligence Official as HK Security Chief
China named a former top official from its secret intelligence agency the new head of Beijing’s national security
2023-07-19 13:23