FRANKFURT, Dec 15 Reuters The German economy is set to shrink slightly this year and barely grow the next as demand from abroad is weak, government subsidies for the green transition are curbed and high interest rates dampen activity, the central bank said on Friday. The Bundesbank39;s projections point to Europe39;s largest economy continuing to […]

Courvoisier deal expensive, will hurt margins Campari hopes to refresh brand in longterm Analysts say deal makes strategic sense Shares slide 6, but recover in morning trade MILAN, Dec 15 Reuters Campari shares fell as much as 6 early Friday on news it will spend 1.2 billion to buy French cognac brand Courvoisier the Italian spirits group39;s biggest […]

LONDON, Dec 15 Reuters The number of companies in England and Wales declared insolvent in November was 21 higher than a year earlier, government figures showed on Friday, adding to the pattern of higher corporate failures as the Bank of England raises interest rates. The Insolvency Service, a public body, said there were 2,466 registered […]

NEW DELHI, Dec 15 Reuters India39;s merchandise trade deficit narrowed sharply to 20.58 billion in November from the previous month39;s record levels as imports of gold, petroleum and electronic goods moderated, government data showed on Friday. The trade deficit in November was lower than the 23.60 billion expectation of economists polled by Reuters. India39;s merchandise […]