The Bank of England cut interest rates by 0.25% to 5% with a narrow 5-4 vote, as inflation met the 2% target. This decision caused the British pound to weaken and led to a slight rebound in UK equities.
The Bank of England cut interest rates at its August meeting for the first time since…
Questions are being asked, such as whether visitors were warned to avoid the city during the Olympics, or whether the skyrocketing accommodation prices and events have discouraged every day tourists.
It may be that Paris is proving to be the exception that proves the rule when it comes to the common misconception that host cities…
The eurozone's GDP grew 0.3% in the second quarter of 2024, exceeding expectations, but Germany's contracted by 0.1%, indicating economic struggles for the bloc’s largest economy.
Economic growth in the eurozone exceeded expectations in the second quarter of the year, according to preliminary data from Eurostat released on Tuesday.
The eurozone's gross domestic product grew…
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This week will bring earnings from Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Meta, in what could be the biggest week of this earnings season.
Big moves in their stocks would affect major indexes, and markets may be on edge after earnings reports from Tesla and Alphabet last week sent tech stocks spiraling.
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The Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain its influential interest rate at its current 23-year-high level when officials make policy decisions on Wednesday.
Inflation moderated in the second quarter and the job market has continued softening, factors that will likely encourage the Fed to cut interest rates in the coming months.
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Germany's business sentiment worsened more than expected in July, marking the second consecutive monthly decline, bolstering fears that the Eurozone's largest economy is once again under pressure.
Sentiment among German companies worsened more than anticipated in July, marking the second consecutive monthly decline, the ifo Institute reported on Thursday.
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The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF suffered its largest daily decline on record on Wednesday.
Investors fled America's tech giants after earnings reports from Tesla and Alphabet raised concerns about the cost of artificial intelligence investments and the sustainability of the Mag Seven's blistering earnings growth.
Still, the group is expected to report that…
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U.S. equities sank at midday Wednesday as tech stocks tumbled in the wake of disappointing earnings reports.
Tesla shares plunged after the electric vehicle maker missed earnings estimates as it cut prices to boost sales.
AT&T shares rose after the company posted better-than-expected postpaid phone net additions and free cash flow.
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SAP's Q2 2024 results show a 10% revenue increase to €8.29 billion, driven by a 25% rise in cloud revenue. Shares opened 5% higher, hitting record highs.
SAP SE unveiled its Q2 2024 financial results on Monday after market close, showcasing a robust performance driven by significant strides in cloud revenue and strategic advancements in…
Ryanair was one of the many airlines impacted during the recent Microsoft outage that led to several flight cancellations and airport issues on 19 July.
SRyanair's first quarter results for the financial year 2025 results have revealed lower profits and a dampened summer fare guidance for shareholders.
The company recorded a profit of €360 million…
Major global stock markets head for a negative close for the week as blue chips fell amid sector rotations, while the semiconductor stocks were hit by expectations of the US renewed chip export curbs on China.
Stock markets across the globe are likely to end the week in the red due to a sharp retreat…
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Tesla shares surged again Wednesday as analysts raised price targets for the stock after second-quarter deliveries beat expectations.
Tesla shares are approaching their highest point of the year, and have risen almost 25% this week alone.
Wedbush analysts raised their price target for Tesla and called it "the most undervalued AI play" on…
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CrowdStrike shares plunged in premarket trading Friday, while those of its rivals surged, after the cybersecurity firm said an update "defect" caused Microsoft's cloud services outage.
The outage impacted services globally of airlines, banks, and other businesses Friday.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives told CNBC that while CrowdStrike's long-term story stayed intact, rivals "will try to…
Once dubbed the "most dangerous bank in the world" by the IMF, Deutsche Bank's journey from its controversial past to its ambitious future offers a riveting narrative of resilience and reinvention.
Deutsche Bank is one of the leading financial services providers in the world, with a rich history and a significant presence in the global…
The Chinese carmaker BYD reported record sales in the second quarter, likely overtaking Tesla to become the biggest electric car seller globally, particularly in Europe and China.
The largest Chinese carmaker, BYD, reported a record number of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the second quarter, including pure electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid cars (PHEVs).…
Tourists are being put off by the idea of large crowds and hotel price hikes expected in Paris during the 2024 Olympics.
Air France, France's national carrier is preparing itself for a €180 million blow as tourists avoid the French capital due to the Paris 2024 summer Olympics. The summer Olympics, the first Paris Olympics in…
Euro area private sector activity grew in June, surpassing earlier estimates and showing robust recovery. Activity in Spain showed the strongest growth, while contractionary conditions held in France amid election uncertainties.
Private sector activity in the euro area expanded in June, surpassing previous estimates, indicating that the recovery phase is well on track, though with…
ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted the complex journey towards the 2% inflation target at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra.
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), highlighted the complex journey towards achieving the ECB's 2% inflation target during her address at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra on…
The European Union says that a merger between the two airlines will not breach antitrust rules.
German airline Lufthansa has secured EU approval to buy a 41% stake in Italy's state-owned ITA Airways.
The €325 million deal will allow Lufthansa to scale up its services in Italy, one of Europe's largest travel markets.
If ITA's…
Cheap products from China are currently exempt from EU import duties, although FT sources say this could soon change.
The European Commission is preparing to apply customs duties on cheap products coming from China, according to three sources cited by the Financial Times.
Under current rules, goods under €150 can be imported into the bloc…
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Gold has been one of the best-performing global assets of 2024, with central banks propelling much of the demand.
Global official gold reserves increased by 290 metric tons in the first quarter of the year, the largest first-quarter increase since at least 2000, according to the World Gold Council.
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