HapagLloyd Forecasts Big Drop off after Record 2022 Profit

FRANKFURT, March 2 Reuters German container shipper HapagLloyd on Thursday posted a record profit of 17 billion euros 18.08 billion for 2022, 88 more than a year earlier, but said uncertainty around the Ukraine war and inflation would greatly temper earnings in 2023. HapagLloyd, the world39;s fifthbiggest container liner, benefited from exceptional freight rates through spring […]
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Volvo Cars Sales Rise 22 in February

COPENHAGEN, March 3 Reuters Swedenbased Volvo Car AB said on Friday sales grew 22 yearonyear in February to 51,286 cars helped by a jump for its recharge models, sending its shares up. Volvo Cars, which is majorityowned by China39;s Geely Holding, said in a statement sales of fully electric cars soared 187 to account for 19 […]
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Clariant Faces Sanctions over Alleged Reporting Breaches

ZURICH, March 3 Reuters Swiss specialty chemical maker Clariant is facing sanctions concerning alleged violations of financial reporting regulations, SIX Exchange Regulation SER said on Friday. Clariant39;s 2020 and 2021 IFRS annual financial statements contained misstatements, said SER, which monitors compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for the Swiss stock exchange. The alleged errors relate to […]
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Russias CB Warns of Growing Financial Sector Risks

MOSCOW, March 2 Reuters Russia39;s central bank governor on Thursday warned of possible systemic risks in the banking sector as lenders scramble to make up for a slump in profits recorded last year. Speaking at a banking forum near Moscow, Governor Elvira Nabiullina said the regulator was concerned by declining standards in mortgage lending and […]
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Russia to Extend Capital Controls amid Economic Pressure

MOSCOW, March 2 Reuters Russia39;s central bank said on Thursday that it would extend capital controls affecting foreign currency withdrawals and transfers abroad, warning that some economic sectors continued to feel the pinch from sanctions despite their resilience. Russia39;s economic landscape changed drastically after it sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine last February, […]
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