Chinese stocks ended lower in a choppy session following their return from the Golden Week break, as investors parsed holiday-spending data while navigating global market volatility spurred by Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel.
Norway’s economy shrank in August for the first time in four months, largely in line with the central bank’s outlook that projects an end of tightening in coming months.
Rapidly rising Treasury yields have brought back fears of a potential wave of defaults across emerging markets, with investors questioning which countries struggling with heavy debt loads will miss payments or be forced to restructure first.
Frontline Plc, one of the world’s largest oil tanker owners, and Norwegian shipping billionaire John Fredriksen reached a deal to sell their combined 26% stake in Euronav NV to CMB NV.
A French virologist’s discoveries are raising fears that thawing Siberian permafrost could bring ancient outbreaks back to life.
OPEC raised forecasts for global oil demand through to the middle of the century, even as the world shifts away from fossil fuels to avert catastrophic climate change.
GSK Plc clinched a partnership with Chinese vaccine maker Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Co. to boost sales of its blockbuster shingles immunization locally.
A consortium led by GIC Pte and another group headed by Indonesia Investment Authority are among the final bidders for a stake in one of PT Jasa Marga’s units, according to people familiar with the matter.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ruling coalition suffered stinging electoral defeats in two key economic powerhouses, piling pressure on Germany’s fractious government in Berlin.
At first glance, the Simurgh resembles the Batmobile. Black, low-slung with flared wheel arches, the supercar looks built for speed.
