Italy PM says to protect national interest in UniCredit-BPM tie-up
By Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) -Italy's government is ready to use its special vetting powers if UniCredit's proposed takeover of smaller rival Banco BPM goes...
US-China trade war looms as tariff risks re-emerge; negotiations possible - BofA
-- A renewed U.S.-China trade conflict may be on the horizon as President-elect Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on Chinese imports, Bank of America (BofA) analysts...
French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions
By Elizabeth Pineau and Ingrid Melander PARIS (Reuters) - The French government is all but certain to collapse later this week after far-right and left-wing parties submitted...
China lifts final trade restrictions on Australian meat processors
CANBERRA/SYDNEY (Reuters) - China has lifted trade restrictions on two Australian meat processing facilities, allowing the full resumption of red meat exports to the country, the...
China on track for 2024 GDP target amid stabilizing key sectors - ANZ
-- China’s economy appears poised to meet its 2024 economic growth target as recent government measures show signs of bolstering key sectors, ANZ Research said on...
US to bolster Ukraine with $725 million weapons package
By Patricia Zengerle (Reuters) -The United States will send Ukraine $725 million of missiles, ammunition, anti-personnel mines and other weapons, Secretary of State Antony Blinken...
Fed's Williams sees more rate cuts over time as policy remains restrictive
-- Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams on Monday signaled support for more rate interest rate cuts over time as monetary policy remains...
Fed's Waller says he is inclined to cut rates in December
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, whose views are often a bellwether for U.S. monetary policy, said on Monday that with...
Fed's Williams eyes further cuts as price pressures cool further
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Monday the U.S. central bank is likely to lower its interest rate target...
Congress returns for final act before curtain rises on new Trump era
By David Morgan and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Democratic-led U.S. Senate returned on Monday for a showdown with the Republican-controlled House of Representatives over...