Siemens to Spend 2.2 bln to Ramp Up Global Production

Siemens to invest in new factories around the world Company also stepping up RD spending CEO says investment reflects strong order book Siemens wants to increase resilience of business SINGAPOREZURICH, June 15 Reuters Siemens will spend 2 billion euros 2.2 billion on a new global investment plan, the German engineering group said on Thursday, to make […]
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SVB Agrees to Sell its Investment Banking Division

Reuters SVB Financial Group said on Sunday it has entered into an agreement to sell its investment banking division, SVB Securities, to a group led by Jeff Leerink and backed by funds managed by The Baupost Group. The bidder group led by Leerink, who is chief executive of SVB Securities, will acquire the investment banking business […]
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Oil Slides more than 1 on China Growth Uncertainties

SINGAPORE, June 19 Reuters Global oil prices fell more than 1 on Monday, backing off last week39;s gains, as questions over China39;s economy outweighed OPEC output cuts and the seventh straight drop in the number of oil and gas rigs operating in the United States. Brent crude was down 78 cents, or 1, to trade […]
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ECBs MRR As Expected, New Zealand In Technical Recession, USD Loses Strength, Stocks Jump, Metals Higher.

PREVIOUS TRADING DAY EVENTS 15 June 2023 Announcements New Zealand enters a technical recession. New Zealands Gross domestic product GDP fell 0.1 in the first quarter, according to government data published on Thursday. It experienced two consecutive quarters of contraction. The reported figure was in line with market expectations and gave traction to the central […]
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Bank of Korea Flags Upward Risks to Core Inflation

SEOUL, June 19 Reuters South Korea39;s central bank said on Monday that upward risks to core inflation were a little high amid strong consumption and employment trends, raising the prospect of higher inflation lasting longer than expected. While there is high uncertainty regarding global energy prices, domestic and global economic growth and public price hikes […]
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