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Ransom and AI generated attacks driving cybersecurity investment according to survey by Infosecurity Europe

Ransom and AI generated attacks driving cybersecurity investment according to survey by Infosecurity Europe

Infosecurity Europe, ExCeL London, 21 May 2024: Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event running at ExCeL..

Sterling steady ahead of expected drop in inflation

Sterling steady ahead of expected drop in inflation

By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) – The pound held steady on Monday as markets waited for April inflation data later in the w..

Asking prices for UK homes hit record high, Rightmove says

Asking prices for UK homes hit record high, Rightmove says

LONDON (Reuters) – Prices of homes being put up for sale in Britain have hit record highs despite still expensive mortgage cost..

Italy’s large deficit, debt could erode investor confidence, IMF warns

Italy’s large deficit, debt could erode investor confidence, IMF warns

By Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s huge budget deficit and debt along with delays in spending post-COVID EU funds..

Wall St, world stocks advance, metals shine

Wall St, world stocks advance, metals shine

By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks followed the example of their European counterparts, gaining ground on Monday while g..

European shares eke out gains amid interest rate uncertainty

European shares eke out gains amid interest rate uncertainty

By Sruthi Shankar and Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -European shares ended marginally higher on Monday, with defence stocks in the lead,..

Dollar firm as investors await Fed guidance

Dollar firm as investors await Fed guidance

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar was firm against the euro on Monday as investors awaited further clues to help th..

European shares end lower on rate cut jitters; Richemont shines

European shares end lower on rate cut jitters; Richemont shines

By Ankika Biswas and Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -European shares closed lower on Friday, as investors turned cautious following remar..

Dollar mostly flat as market mulls inflation outlook

Dollar mostly flat as market mulls inflation outlook

By Herbert Lash and Iain Withers NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar traded little changed against major currencies on Frida..

Stocks inch up as timing of US rate cuts weighed; copper jumps

Stocks inch up as timing of US rate cuts weighed; copper jumps

By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) -World stock indexes edged higher and U.S. Treasury yields also rose on Friday as investo..

Engie Q1 profit drops on warmer winter, steady market

Engie Q1 profit drops on warmer winter, steady market

By America Hernandez PARIS (Reuters) – French energy company Engie said on Friday first-quarter earnings fell 3.2% as a warmer ..

Carlos Slim’s FCC to spin off and list cement and real estate unit

Carlos Slim’s FCC to spin off and list cement and real estate unit

MADRID (Reuters) – Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim’s Spanish unit FCC plans to spin off its cement and real estate assets..

GSK raises $1.5 billion from offloading Haleon stake at a discount

GSK raises $1.5 billion from offloading Haleon stake at a discount

(Reuters) – GSK has raised 1.25 billion pounds ($1.52 billion) from selling its entire remaining stake in consumer healthcare f..

British grocer Sainsbury’s partners with Microsoft to use AI for data insights

British grocer Sainsbury’s partners with Microsoft to use AI for data insights

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Sainsbury’s said on Friday it has agreed a five-year strategic partnership with Micros..

Prosus, parent group Naspers name Fabricio Bloisi as new CEO

Prosus, parent group Naspers name Fabricio Bloisi as new CEO

(Reuters) -Dutch technology investor Prosus and its South African parent group Naspers on Friday named Fabricio Bloisi as the new chi..

Oil prices rise after US economic data raises rate cut expectations

Oil prices rise after US economic data raises rate cut expectations

By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil futures rose on Thursday on a stabilizing U.S. job market and slower-than-expected inflation..

Dollar rebounds on hot US import prices

Dollar rebounds on hot US import prices

By Herbert Lash and Harry Robertson NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar rose on Thursday after data showed U.S. import prices incre..

German experts cut their tax revenue forecasts for 2024-28 by 1.5%

German experts cut their tax revenue forecasts for 2024-28 by 1.5%

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s council of tax experts cut their forecast for total tax revenue over the next fiv..

Fears of German ‘de-industrialisation’ may be overblown – for now

Fears of German ‘de-industrialisation’ may be overblown – for now

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – High energy costs, weak global demand, a disruptive shift towards net-zero economies, and ..

Siemens misses profit forecast as industrial business struggles

Siemens misses profit forecast as industrial business struggles

By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) – Siemens reported a drop in second-quarter earnings at its industrial business, the German eng..

Italy cuts Eni stake, raises 1.4 billion euros

Italy cuts Eni stake, raises 1.4 billion euros

By Giuseppe Fonte and Francesca Landini ROME (Reuters) -Italy’s Treasury sold a 2.8% stake in energy group Eni on Wednesday, po..

Exclusive-Anglo American starts revamp with hiring freeze, document shows

Exclusive-Anglo American starts revamp with hiring freeze, document shows

By Scott Murdoch and Melanie Burton SYDNEY (Reuters) -Anglo American has suspended hiring globally according to an internal memo revi..

Catering firm Compass lifts profit forecast after strong first half

Catering firm Compass lifts profit forecast after strong first half

(Reuters) – British catering firm Compass Group raised its 2024 profit forecast on Wednesday, after reporting first-half earnin..

AI’s use in finance may need new rules, ECB says

AI’s use in finance may need new rules, ECB says

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The use of artificial intelligence in finance is still in its infancy but it needs to be monitored and po..

The Growth of Contactless Payments: Consumer Adoption and Security Measures

The Growth of Contactless Payments: Consumer Adoption and Security Measures

  Contactless payments have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering consumers a convenient and efficient way to p..

The future of work: how AI is transforming industries

The future of work: how AI is transforming industries

The landscape of global industries is undergoing a significant transformation, thanks to the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). ..

 The Future of Insurance: Personalized Policies Powered by AI and Data Analytics

 The Future of Insurance: Personalized Policies Powered by AI and Data Analytics

  The insurance industry is on the cusp of a transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and data an..

The Future of Banking Regulation in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape

The Future of Banking Regulation in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape

  The banking industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by rapid technological advancements. As banks embrace dig..

Oil down on inflation, supply risks in Mideast, Canada lend floor

Oil down on inflation, supply risks in Mideast, Canada lend floor

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Tuesday, after fresh U.S. data indicated inflation remains sticky, while ..

King Charles unveils his first portrait since coronation

King Charles unveils his first portrait since coronation

(Changes media identifier to correspond with visuals) LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s King Charles on Tuesday unveiled the first of..

Factbox-How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

Factbox-How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy

By Rene Wagner BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany will be hoping for sporting success as host of the 2024 Euros soccer championship k..

Analysis-Recovering euro keeps dollar ‘gorilla’ from scuppering ECB rate outlook

Analysis-Recovering euro keeps dollar ‘gorilla’ from scuppering ECB rate outlook

By Amanda Cooper and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) – The euro has resisted falling to parity with the dollar for now, ..

Countries make late bid to salvage EU’s nature law

Countries make late bid to salvage EU’s nature law

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A group of 11 countries, led by Ireland, has made a last-ditch attempt to approve the EU..

Mixed UK labour market signals leave BoE on rate cut alert

Mixed UK labour market signals leave BoE on rate cut alert

By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British wages grew by more than expected, according to data published on Tuesday, but other..

World shares rest near record highs ahead of US inflation data

World shares rest near record highs ahead of US inflation data

By Tom Westbrook and Alun John SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) – World shares marked time on Tuesday, holding just shy of record hig..

Curbs on costly home incentives cause split in Italy’s coalition

Curbs on costly home incentives cause split in Italy’s coalition

By Giuseppe Fonte and Angelo Amante ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s ruling coalition was divided on Tuesday over the approval of..

Dollar slips after unexpected rise in US producer prices

Dollar slips after unexpected rise in US producer prices

By Herbert Lash and Joice Alves NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar edged lower on Tuesday following an unexpected increase in U.S. produc..