Japan quake toll rises to 55 with many trapped under possibly thousands of homes
By Kiyoshi Takenaka, Sakura Murakami and Kantaro Komiya WAJIMA, Japan (Reuters) – A powerful earthquake that hit Japan on New Y..
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Oil prices settle down 3% as Red Sea shipping disruptions ease
BENGALURU (Reuters) -Oil prices fell 3% on Thursday as more shipping companies said they were ready to transit the Red Sea route, easi..
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Red Sea shipping workarounds add costs, delays for suppliers, retailers
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Toymaker Basic Fun’s team that oversees ocean shipments of Tonka trucks and Care Bears..
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Innovation in Automation: CNC Machining’s Role in Tech Advancements
In the fast-paced evolution of technology, the transformative influence of automation is unmistakable, steering unprecedented progress..
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Dollar hits 5-mth low against euro as Fed seen closer to rate cuts
By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar slipped to a five-month low against the euro and a basket of currencies on Wednesday..
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UK recession might be under way after economy shrinks in Q3
By William Schomberg and Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s economy might be in a recession, according to data that showed..
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Cybertruck designer says Tesla stainless steel pickup is no experiment
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The angular, polarizing design of the Cybertruck will help boost the Tesla brand, the electric vehicle m..
Innovation
Royal Bank of Canada gets nod for $10 billion purchase of HSBC unit
(Reuters) – Canada on Thursday approved Royal Bank of Canada’s C$13.5 billion dollars ($10.2 billion) acquisition of HSBC&..
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Businesses are embracing DE&I strategies but must do more to rewrite the code on diversity in tech
By Khadijah Pandor, Head of Partnerships, EMEA & NA, at Wiley Edge Khadijah Pandor Strides are being made to overcome..
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What to consider when reviewing your tech stack for 2024
Nicole Neumarker 2023 was a pinnacle year for technological advancement. The acceleration of technologies like ChatGPT has..
Business
Dealmakers see rebound after global M&A volumes hit decade-low
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity fell to its lowest level in ten years globally in 2023, as high..
Business
Analysis-Italy’s bonds set for plain sailing until possible summer storms
MILAN (Reuters) – The first half of next year will offer favourable conditions for Italian government bonds after a stellar 2023..
Investment
EU to extend emergency gas price cap for another year
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union is set to extend its emergency cap on gas prices for another 12 months to serve as a s..
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Steady hearts, steady hands as Vatican experts restore masterpieces
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Whenever Alessandra Zarelli, a restorer at the Vatican Museums, works on a masterpiece by an artist suc..
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Bank of Spain trims growth outlook for 2024, 2025
By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -The Bank of Spain on Tuesday lowered the country’s economic growth outlook for 2024 and 202..
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Dollar jumps vs yen as BOJ sticks with ultra-loose policy
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar jumped against the yen on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan gave no sign that its ultra-loose moneta..
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Factbox-Suez disruption: a new inflation risk on the horizon
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – A lengthy disruption of shipping via the Suez Canal could push up prices and weigh on economic growth, par..
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VW cost-cutting drive includes less staff, faster development
By Victoria Waldersee and Christina Amann BERLIN (Reuters) -Volkswagen and worker representatives have agreed to measures for a cost-..
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Factbox-Will Iceland volcano affect flights, what damage could be caused?
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – A volcano erupted late on Monday on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, spewing lava and smoke across a w..
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AI companies to invest in
In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, investing in artificial intelligence (AI) companies has become a compelling stra..
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Advantages of open source software
Open source software has become a cornerstone of modern technology, offering a myriad of advantages that contribute to its widespread ..
Digital
Kenya, EU advance economic partnership agreement to boost trade
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya and the European Union moved closer to sealing an Economic Partnership Agreement that will grant the E..
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UK to implement carbon levy on imported goods by 2027
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Monday it would implement a new import carbon pricing mechanism by 2027, with goods imported from co..
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AI’s Impact on Data Sovereignty, Quality, Ethics and Analytics: C-Suite execs from Reltio and Teradata share their perspective
We spoke to C-Suite execs at master data management leader Reltio and global data analytics platform provider Teradata on how they thi..
Digital
The 2024 Payments Landscape: Navigating Opportunities and Threats in the Age of AI and Fraud
A pivotal moment has arrived for the payments industry. Fintech innovations are transforming the payments landscape, from ..
Finance
The AI train and ethical tracks
By Sophia Adams Bhatti, LawtechUK Advisory Panel Member and Global Head of Purpose and Impact at Simmons & Simmons Wh..
Business
Top 3 Predictions for 2024: AI & ZTA’s Growing Impact
By Brian Roche, Chief Product Officer at Veracode 2023 turned out to be a monumental year in cybersecurity, with generati..
Cyber Security
AI success for business depends on ethics
By Dr Ian Peters, MBE is the Director of the Institute of Business Ethics, which has published guidance on the ethical use of artific..
Business
Markets outpace central banks as rate cut bets fuel ‘everything rally’
By Naomi Rovnick and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) -Markets have raced ahead of the U.S., euro zone and UK central banks to price in..
Investment
Explainer-What’s next for the EU AI Act?
By Supantha Mukherjee, Martin Coulter and Foo Yun Chee STOCKHOLM/BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) – European Union countries and lawma..
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How the world agreed to move away from fossil fuels at COP28
DUBAI (Reuters) – The COP28 climate summit in Dubai started with all the ingredients for spectacular failure: It proposed an e..
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Italian food historian cooks up carbonara controversy
ROME (Reuters) – Food is a serious business in Italy, part of the national identity, as illustrated by a row that has broken out..
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Air France-KLM raises medium-term profit goal, shares rise
(Reuters) -Air France-KLM raised a medium-term profitability goal and sped up transformation efforts, promising investors a 2-billion-..
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Major central banks hold rates steady as markets eye rapid cuts
LONDON (Reuters) – Markets think it’s all over. After a lengthy and historic monetary tightening campaign to battle high ..
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Instant view: BoE keeps interest rates at 15-year high, says rates to stay high
LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at a 15-year high of 5.25% on Thursday and said British inter..
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EU risks losing ground in EVs without strong industry strategy – ACEA
BERLIN (Reuters) – Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) sector risks falling behind without a robust EU industrial strategy, au..
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German institutes cut 2024 GDP forecast on uncertainty
BERLIN (Reuters) – Three leading German economic institutes cut their 2024 economic growth forecasts on Thursday, saying consum..
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