Nike to Cut about 2 Jobs to Lower Costs as Demand Weakens

Feb 15 Reuters Nike will cut about 2 of its total workforce, or more than 1,600 jobs, the sportswear giant said late on Thursday to lower expenses as demand for its shoes and sneakers comes under pressure. Higher rental and interest rates have led customers to cut back spending on highpriced goods, resulting in sportswear companies […]
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Oil Steadies, Weaker IEA Demand Ooutlook Offsets Rate Cut Hopes

LONDON, Feb 16 Reuters Oil steadied on Friday as slowing demand forecast by the International Energy Agency IEA offset support from geopolitical tensions and optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve might cut interest rates sooner rather than later this year. On Thursday, the IEA said global oil demand growth was losing momentum and trimmed its […]
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