Traders warn of European gas price shock as futures rise again
Traders are warning of a price shock for fossil gas in Europe after prices turned upward again, following a 9 percent drop last week.
Business
Morgan Stanley accidentally emails customers internal list of upcoming banking deals
An employee at the major American bank Morgan Stanley accidentally emailed a list of upcoming banking transactions to several customers.
Business
Asian stock markets mixed on Thursday, with Tokyo up and China down
Asia's leading stock indexes are pointing in different directions on Thursday. Up in Japan, down in China - and closed in South Korea.
Business
El Niño already at record strength, scientists warn of a possible super event
The surface of the Pacific Ocean is already at record high temperatures, and the weather phenomenon El Niño appears to be developing into an extremely strong "super" variant. There is nothing to compare it with, says climate scientist Gustav Strandberg.
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Mixed trading on Asian stock markets as Seoul rises and China falls at open
There are mixed numbers on the leading indexes in Asia during the opening trading session on Wednesday.
Business
Asian stock markets rise as Samsung gains and oil prices climb
Several major Asian stock markets continued to climb on Tuesday. At the same time, oil prices are rising.
Business
Asian stock markets start the week higher, led by South Korea’s Kospi
Stock markets in Asia are starting the trading week on a high note. South Korea's Kospi is up 1.5 percent.
Business
Oil tanker shortage drives up shipping costs and threatens global oil flows
The world is starting to run out of available oil tankers, pushing up shipping costs and threatening to further disrupt global oil flows.
Business
Asian stock markets rise as Bank of Japan raises key rate to 1.25 percent
Asian stock markets are ending the trading week on a positive note. The Japanese Nikkei 225 index was up 0.8 percent at lunchtime.
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Canada could become the EU’s first associate member
Donald Trump's actions against Canada and Greenland are bringing Canada and the EU closer together. There is now talk of Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member." It is still unclear what that means.
World
Asian stock markets calm after Fed raises interest rates
The announcement of a US interest rate hike does not appear to have caused any further drama on Asia's major stock exchanges. Several indices are hovering around zero.
Business
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of Fed rate decision
The wait-and-see week continues with mixed results on Asian stock markets.
Business
Asian stock markets see muted moves as China retail sales slow
The cautious start to the stock market week in Asia continued in Tuesday's opening trade.
Business
Houthi rebels say they have seized strategically important islands in the Red Sea
The Houthi movement in Yemen is stepping up its offensive. It now claims control of several strategically located islands in the southern Red Sea.
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Asian stock markets trade cautiously, with South Korea’s Kospi falling sharply
Trading on several stock exchanges in Asia is starting the new week cautiously. One of the exceptions is South Korea's Kospi, which is showing a clear decline.
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Iran tightens its grip on Red Sea shipping lane as Trump faces pressure on oil prices
No peace in sight. Iran tightens its grip on yet another of the world's most important shipping lanes. Oil prices are soaring again. What can Donald Trump do? He has virtually no chance of succeeding, says Fredrik Meiton at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI).
World politics
Asian stock markets fall sharply as Wall Street declines and oil prices rise
Broad declines are weighing on Asia’s biggest stock indexes on the week’s final trading day.
Business
Asian stock markets slip lower after Wall Street decline
Several of Asia's major stock exchanges are following Wall Street lower in Thursday's opening trade.
Business
Asian stocks edge higher as oil prices rise on Iran-US tensions
The trend is pointing upward on Asian stock markets in early Wednesday trading.
Business
Asian stocks rise to start the week as LG surges on robotics news
Several stock exchanges in Asia are starting the week with gains. Among others, technology company LG is surging after robotics news.
Business
How Cork is helping Europe build its semiconductor future
Research and innovation are essential to building Europe’s prosperity, urge both the European Commission and the Irish presidency. But it is also important to find - and retain - those who will be responsible for building it.
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