Finland to Cull All Fur Animals in Farms With Bird Flu Contagion
Finland ordered the killing of all fur animals in farms where Avian flu has been detected to avoid the spreading of the virus to humans.
Bloomberg Business
Sharp Decline in UK Economy in July Revives Recession Risk
The UK economy shrank at the fastest pace in seven months in July as strikes and wet weather hit activity harder than expected, reviving fears that a recession may be under way.
Ghana Inflation’s Surprise Slowdown Eases Pressure for Rate Hike
Ghana’s inflation rate declined unexpectedly in August to a 10-month low, easing pressure on the central bank to keep raising borrowing costs.
Deutsche Bank Set to Get ECB Capital Relief on Risky Loans
Deutsche Bank AG is likely to win a reduction in the capital surcharge for its leveraged finance business from the European Central Bank, potentially mitigating a source of friction between the German lender and its top regulator.
UBS Gets a Street-High Price Target From Goldman Sachs Analysts
UBS Group AG shares have scope to extend their recent outperformance, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. analysts, who on Wednesday raised their price target for the Swiss lender to a Street-high.
TwentyFour Asset Management Plans Debut Private Credit Fund
TwentyFour Asset Management LLP is set to become the latest investor to enter the burgeoning world of private credit, with a new Europe-focused fund launch planned for later this year.
Traders Flip to Bet on ECB Hike as Inflation Upends Rate View
In a span of days, the market has completely changed its view what the European Central Bank is likely to do on Thursday, highlighting just how much uncertainty surrounds the decision.
Gabon’s New Premier Vows to Honor Debt Commitments, Weighs Reforms
Gabon’s new prime minister vowed to honor the nation’s debt commitments and said the military government is weighing reforms to offset the impact of higher energy prices on the economy and curb state corruption.
US Envoy Says UK Should Seek ‘Smaller Things,’ Not Major FTA
The UK should set its sights below a “grand trade deal” with the US, said Jane Hartley, Washington’s ambassador in London, citing the election cycle in both countries as a likely obstacle to broader ambitions.
Citi Adds a Year of Remote Work to Maternity Benefits in India
Citigroup Inc. will allow female employees in India to work remotely for as much as one year after their 26-week maternity leave, part of a bid to expand benefits and retain women.
