Turkish Lira Falls to Record Low near 19 to the Dollar

ANKARA, March 9 Reuters Turkey39;s lira weakened to a fresh record low of 18.9620 against the dollar on Thursday, as investors weigh the economic impact of massive earthquakes that hit the country last month. Presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for May 14 are adding to uncertainty. They will determine whether Turkey continues with unorthodox policies […]
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China Consumer Inflation Slowest in Year, Leaves Room for more Stimulus

Feb consumer inflation slowed Feb producer deflation deepened Inflation will not constrain supportive monetary policy BEIJING, March 9 Reuters China39;s annual consumer inflation slowed to the lowest rate in a year in February as consumers remained cautious despite the abandonment of strong pandemic controls late in 2022. Combined with persistence of producer deflation, also reported […]
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Oil Slips for Third Day as Recession Fears Mount

China demand hopes offset by U.S. recession worries U.S. crude inventories fall more than expected LONDON, March 9 Reuters Oil fell for a third day on Thursday as fears over the economic impact of rising interest rates offset a surprise drop in U.S. crude inventories and hopes for Chinese demand. U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome […]
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Credit Suisse Delays Annual Report after SEC Call, Shares Drop

SEC raised questions about bank39;s earlier financial statements SEC questions concern consolidated cash flow statements, related controls Bank says 2022 financial results 39;not impacted39; Analyst describes bank as 39;major construction site39; ZURICH, March 9 Reuters Credit Suisse has postponed publication of its annual report after a lastminute call from the United States Securities and Exchange […]
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Vivendi Hits Antitrust Hurdles in Quest for Lagardere

Received statement of objections from Brussels CEO Obtained three serious offers for Editis CEO Reports annual loss on Telecom Italia, Editis impairment Vincent Bollore to fully leave board March 8 Reuters French media group Vivendi hit antitrust hurdles in its quest to take over media group Lagardere, its chief executive said on Wednesday, as the company […]
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MG CEO says Asset Manager Can Go it Alone amid Takeover Talk

LONDON, March 9 Reuters MG39;s newly installed chief executive Andrea Rossi said on Thursday his asset management and insurance business was capable of boosting profits independently, and had no plans to engage with predators reportedly circling the company. The firm was linked in a media report recently to a potential takeover bid by Australian investment bank Macquarie […]
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Aviva Boosts Investor Payouts after Profit Beat

LONDON, March 9 Reuters Aviva hiked its payouts to investors on Thursday, including a pledged 300 million pound 355 million share buyback, after navigating a volatile year in its key markets amid pressure from activist investor Cevian to boost returns. The British insurer and asset manager said it had paid more than 5 billion pounds to […]
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