UK Imposes 25% Energy Windfall Tax To Help Households As Bills Surge
Britain announced a 25% windfall tax on oil and gas producers' profits on Thursday, alongside a 15 billion pound ($18.9 billion) package of support for households struggling to meet soaring energy bills.
Ousted Pakistani PM Khan Calls Off Protest March After Clashes, Gives Ultimatum
Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan disbanded a protest march by supporters on Thursday after clashes with police outside parliament the previous evening, but he warned that they would return unless an election was called within six days.
Ousted Pakistani PM Khan Issues Ultimatum After Disbanding Violent Protest March
Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan disbanded a protest march by supporters on Thursday after clashes with police outside parliament, but threatened that they would return unless an election was called within six days.
UK Regulator Suggests Simpler Listing Rule For London
Britain's twin-track company listing regime could be simplified into a single entry point to the London Stock Exchange to attract more startups, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Thursday.
Britain Looks At Post-Brexit Boost To Company Listings
Britain's twin-track company listing regime could be simplified into a single entry point to the London Stock Exchange to attract more startups, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Thursday in a move that could split market participants.
In A Village Near Kharkiv, Life Under Constant Shelling
In a village near Kharkiv, life under constant shelling
The End Of Fish And Chips? Rising Prices Threaten A British Tradition
At west London's Hooked Fish and Chips, Bally Singh is struggling to keep the tills ringing for a British tradition, with prices sky-rocketing for fish, potatoes, cooking oil and even the flour used for the batter the dish is cooked in.
Shanghai Heading Out Of Lockdown But China Still Lost In Economic Gloom
Pandemic-hit Shanghai, China's financial hub, unveiled more post-lockdown plans on Thursday as it moves towards a return to normalcy, but a country-wide economic recovery is still a distance away, heightening a sense of urgency for more support.
COVID-hit Shanghai Heads For Lockdown Exit But China Still Lost In Economic Gloom
Pandemic-hit Shanghai, China's financial hub, unveiled more post-lockdown plans on Thursday as it moves towards a return to normalcy, but a nationwide economic recovery is still a distance away, heightening a sense of urgency for more support.
China Property Market Slumps On Developers' Debt Crisis, Weak Buyer Sentiment
China's property market, a key pillar of the world's second-largest economy, has weakened sharply in the past year as a result of a government clampdown on excessive borrowings by developers, and a COVID-19-induced economic slowdown.
Marcos Jr Says Philippines To Uphold South China Sea Ruling
Marcos Jr says Philippines to uphold South China Sea ruling
Global LNG Markets Brace For Unknowns Ahead Of Winter
Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyers and sellers are bracing for more uncertainty over Russian supplies and a murky demand outlook from Europe and top importer China in the run-up to peak winter season, industry executives said.
Global LNG Markets Sail Into The Unknown Ahead Of Winter
Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyers and sellers are bracing for more uncertainty over Russian supplies and an unclear demand outlook from Europe and top importer China in the run-up to the peak winter season, industry executives said.
'The Pandemic Won't Stop Us': The Beijingers Skirting Covid Rules
'The pandemic won't stop us': the Beijingers skirting Covid rules
Pakistan Hikes Fuel Prices To Unlock IMF Funding
Pakistan on Thursday announced it will hike fuel prices so that it can resume receiving aid from a $6 billion package signed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2019, the country's finance minister said.
Analysis-Schroeder Throws In Towel As German Industry Clings On To Russian Gas
Gerhard Schroeder has backed off from taking a top role at Russian energy giant Gazprom, dealing a setback to Germany's gas lobby as it seeks to keep the energy lifeline from Russia open.
German House Price Inflation To Slow As Borrowing And Living Costs Bite - Reuters Poll
German home prices will rise faster this year than thought only three months ago, as a supply shortage outweighs a deepening cost of living crisis and the prospect of higher interest rates, a Reuters poll found.
Philippines' Marcos Vows To Thwart Interference From Outside Powers
Philippines President-elect Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday promised to prevent any foreign interference in the running of his country, and to defend sovereign territory and stand up to any Chinese encroachment in the South China Sea.
China's Lenovo Says Supply Issues To Hit Shipments, Revenue Growth Slows
China's Lenovo Group warned on Thursday that shipments would fall in the short term as China's COVID-19 lockdowns exacerbated shortages of microchips, after posting its slowest quarterly growth in seven quarters.
Senegal Health Minister Sacked After Deadly Hospital Fire
Senegal health minister sacked after deadly hospital fire
'One In A Million' Klopp Makes Liverpool A European Giant Once More
'One in a million' Klopp makes Liverpool a European giant once more
Dollar Hovers Near One-month Low As Fed Minutes Lack Surprise
The safe-haven dollar hovered near a one-month low on Thursday amid improving risk appetite after minutes of the Federal Reserve's May meeting confirmed the potential for a pause in rate hikes after two more half-point increases in June and July.
Dollar Near One-month Low As Fed Minutes Point To Rates Pause
The dollar hovered near a one-month low on Thursday as minutes from the Federal Reserve's May meeting confirmed the potential for a pause in rate hikes after likely further increases in June and July.
Dollar Steady Near One-month Low As Fed Minutes Contain Few Surprises
The U.S. dollar was little changed on Thursday, hovering above a one-month low, as minutes from the Federal Reserve's May meeting contained few surprises, with most participants favouring additional 50 basis point rate hikes at the June and July meetings.
Dollar Edges Back Towards One-month Low
The U.S. dollar edged back towards a one-month low on Thursday, as minutes from the Federal Reserve's May meeting contained few surprises, with most participants favouring additional 50 basis point rate hikes at the June and July meetings.
Dollar Eases As Traders Scale Back Bets On Fed Tightening
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Thursday as markets considered whether the Federal Reserve might slow or even pause its tightening cycle in the second half of the year, which would weaken the allure of the safehaven currency.
UK Readies For Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
UK readies for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
Ellen DeGeneres Ends Pioneering Talk Show Under Cloud
Ellen DeGeneres ends pioneering talk show under cloud
Philippines' Marcos Signals Continuity Ahead With New Economic Team
Philippines President-elect Ferdinand Marcos gave strong indications that he will maintain continuity in economic policy through his picks for central bank governor and finance minister on Thursday by adding familiar faces to his cabinet.
Diaz's Indigenous Community That Breeds 'Toughness'
Diaz's indigenous community that breeds 'toughness'