Capture of Sievierodonetsk would be big gain for Russia Ukraine says Russia launches widespread shelling Dozens of missiles hit Ukrainian military bases KYIV, June 25 (Reuters) – Ukrainian troops have “almost left” Sievierodonetsk after weeks of intense fighting against Russian forces, the mayor of the eastern city said on Saturday, …
Read More »South African rand strengthens as dollar slides, stocks jump
Illustration photo shows a two-rand coin above a South African flag April 12, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register June 24 (Reuters) – South Africa’s rand strengthened against a sliding dollar on Friday, as investors started to scale back bets on how far central …
Read More »Stocks rally, copper extends fall as investors assess recession risk
U.S. stocks sharply higher early Copper falls again, oil higher Treasury yields edge up NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) – Stocks on global markets jumped on Friday, with Wall Street up more than 2% and the MSCI global index set for a weekly gain after three straight weeks of declines, …
Read More »UAE to raise $3 bln with two-tranche dollar bonds
United States one dollar bills are seen on a light table at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington in this November 14, 2014, file photo. REUTERS/Gary Cameron Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register DUBAI, June 23 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates was set to …
Read More »Ukraine takes tentative step towards EU membership as Donbas battles reach ‘fearsome climax’
Zelenskiy urges West to speed up heavy weapons deliveries EU leaders to start Ukraine membership process Battle for Donbas twin cities reaches critical stage KYIV, June 23 (Reuters) – Ukraine will be accepted as a candidate to join the European Union on Thursday, a move that will boost the country’s …
Read More »Desperate Chinese property developer willing to ‘swap wheat for house’
Screenshot of advertisement from Central China Real Estate offering to let buyers use garlic crops to make their downpayment on a property Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register HONG KONG, June 21 (Reuters) – (This Jun. 21 story corrects to clarify the advertisements were from developer Central …
Read More »Musk says Tesla’s new car factories ‘losing billions of dollars’
SAN FRANCISCO, June 22 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) new car factories in Texas and Berlin are “losing billions of dollars” as they struggle to increase production because of a shortage of batteries and China port issues, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in an interview published on Wednesday. “Both Berlin …
Read More »Brexit will cost UK workers 470 pounds a year, study predicts
Flags of Great Britain and the European Union are seen ahead of the meeting of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in Brussels, Belgium December 9, 2020. Olivier Hoslet/Pool via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Study says Britain …
Read More »Harbour Energy CEO warns of lower UK investment due to windfall tax
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) – The North Sea’s biggest oil and gas producer, Harbour Energy (HBR.L), has told the British government that Britain’s planned windfall tax on the energy sector will shrink the company’s investment in the country. With oil and gas prices soaring and households feeling the hit from …
Read More »South African rand strengths amid broad dollar weakness
South African bank notes featuring an image of former South African President Nelson Mandela are displayed at an office in Johannesburg, File. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register June 21 (Reuters) – The South African rand strengthened against a broadly weaker dollar on Tuesday, although …
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