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German inflation higher than expected ahead of ECB rates decision

German inflation higher than expected ahead of ECB rates decision

BERLIN (Reuters) -German inflation rose slightly more than forecast to 2.8% in May, although economists said an increase had been expe..

Global unemployment to slightly fall in 2024, UN labour body says

Global unemployment to slightly fall in 2024, UN labour body says

(Reuters) -The global unemployment rate is expected to fall slightly to 4.9% this year from 5.0% in 2023, even as inequalities in labo..

China’s Geely to launch hybrids with more fuel-efficient engines

China’s Geely to launch hybrids with more fuel-efficient engines

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Geely Holding Group on Wednesday said it would launch a series of hybrid models in the first ..

German consumer sentiment recovers further heading into June

German consumer sentiment recovers further heading into June

BERLIN (Reuters) – German consumer sentiment improved for the fourth month in a row heading into June as the outlook brightened ..

Uber to offer Seine cruises, day trips in Paris during Olympics rush

Uber to offer Seine cruises, day trips in Paris during Olympics rush

The ride-hailing platform will offer its “Uber Cruises” free of charge from July 12 to August 3, and customers can also b..

BYD unveils new hybrid tech as battle with gasoline rivals heats up

BYD unveils new hybrid tech as battle with gasoline rivals heats up

SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s BYD launched on Tuesday the latest version of a plug-in hybrid technology that improves fuel and cos..

Global equity index dips as investors await inflation prints

Global equity index dips as investors await inflation prints

By Sinéad Carew and Alun John NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -A global equities gauge fell slightly on Tuesday while U.S. indexes were a..

Dollar slips ahead of data, set for first monthly drop in 2024

Dollar slips ahead of data, set for first monthly drop in 2024

By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -The dollar eased against most currencies on Tuesday ahead of key U.S. and euro zone inflation data late..

What is OPEC+ and how does it affect oil prices?

What is OPEC+ and how does it affect oil prices?

DUBAI (Reuters) – The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies including Russia are known collecti..

Oil edges higher after inflation gloom hit prices

Oil edges higher after inflation gloom hit prices

By Robert Harvey LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices crept higher on Friday, having been under pressure from lingering concerns that ..