Exclusive: ECB’s Lagarde asked euro zone ministers to consider one-off ‘coronabonds’ issue – officials
The head of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde asked euro zone finance ministers at a videoconference on Tuesday evening to seriously consider a one-off...
Stocks rebound passes 10% after $2 trillion U.S. stimulus boost
A rebound in world stocks reached a lofty 11% on Wednesday and commodities made gains too, as coronavirus-battered markets leapt on news of a $2...
Walmart taps Sameer Aggarwal as CEO of Indian unit, says in touch with suppliers
Walmart Inc on Wednesday named Sameer Aggarwal chief executive officer of Best Price, its Indian cash and carry business, and said it was in touch...
China to resume U.S. LPG imports as Beijing waives trade-war tariff: sources
China has begun buying U.S. liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) again after a hiatus of nearly 20 months as Beijing waived punitive tariffs to boost imports...
Futures rise as Washington reaches deal on $2 trillion aid package
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, putting Wall Street on course to extend its massive bounce from the previous session, as Washington reached a...
Kia Motors may make face masks at China factory to fight coronavirus
South Korea’s Kia Motors Corp is considering making face masks at its Chinese factory to help battle the spread of the coronavirus, a spokesman said...
AB Volvo postpones AGM due to uncertainty over coronavirus impact
Truckmaker AB Volvo said on Wednesday it had decided to postpone its annual shareholders meeting due to the prevailing uncertainty around the effects from the...
Asian shares ride Wall Street surge as investors pin hopes on U.S. stimulus
Asian shares gained on Wednesday in the wake of Wall Street’s massive rebound as U.S. senators and Trump administration officials reached an agreement on a...
Treat with caution: rocketing stocks aren’t cause for comfort
Those pining for a bottom to the gut-wrenching stock market selloff may be disappointed to learn that mega one-day rallies like the historic one witnessed...
Oil extends gains as optimism over U.S. stimulus lifts global markets
Oil prices extended gains for a third session on Wednesday, rising alongside broader financial markets on hopes Washington will soon approve a massive aid package...