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European stocks slide 2%, bond yields spike as traders fret over a possible recession
LONDON— European stocks tumbled on Monday as investor sentiment was dominated by the prospect of forthcoming interest rate hikes. The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 2.2% by late morning, with tech stocks and autos shedding 3.8% to lead losses as all sectors and major bourses slid into negative territory. The slump in sentiment in Europe on […]
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European markets close lower after ECB meeting, U.S. inflation shock; Stoxx 600 down 2.7%
LONDON — European stocks closed lower on Friday as investors reacted to the European Central Bank’s latest policy decisions and a hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation print. The pan-European Stoxx 600 ended the day down 2.7%, with banks shedding 4.9% to lead losses as all sectors and major bourses closed in negative territory. The ECB on Thursday […]
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Harvey Weinstein to be charged in UK over assault claims
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein listens in court during a pre-trial hearing for Weinstein, who was extradited from New York to Los Angeles to face sex-related charges in Los Angeles, California, on July 29, 2021. Etienne Laurent | AFP | Getty Images British prosecutors said Wednesday they have authorized police to charge ex-film producer Harvey Weinstein with […]
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European markets cautious as investors gear up for U.S. inflation data; Credit Suisse down 5%
LONDON — European stocks were muted on Wednesday as investors prepare for the latest reading of U.S. inflation on Friday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 hovered around the flatline in early trade, with retail stocks adding 1.8% while basic resources shed 0.7%. Credit Suisse shares fell more than 5% after the embattled lender warned that it […]
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Boris Johnson hangs on as UK prime minister — just — but his days could be numbered
Johnson will visit Northern Ireland on Monday to hold emergency talks. Daniel Leal | Afp | Getty Images LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a vote of confidence on Monday night but discontent over his leadership is expected to rumble on, with analysts stating that his days in office are numbered. Monday’s vote […]
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UK PM Boris Johnson narrowly survives confidence vote triggered by lawmakers in his own party
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was booed by crowds as he entered St Paul’s Cathedral on June 3 for the National Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Wpa Pool | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a vote of confidence […]
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European markets close higher as mining stocks lead gains; Just Eat Takeaway shares up 12%
LONDON — European stocks advanced on Monday as international markets gear up for key U.S. data releases, including the latest inflation reading. The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally ended up 1%, with mining stocks climbing 2.7% to lead gains as most sectors and major bourses closed in positive territory. Just Eat Takeaway shares jumped around 12% […]
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‘There is hope’: Prince William in rallying cry for the environment
Prince William delivers a speech in London on June 4, 2022. In his speech, the Duke of Cambridge said “decades of making the case for taking better care of our world” meant environmental issues were “now at the top of the global agenda.” Daniel Leal | AFP | Getty Images Prince William issued a rallying […]
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Queen Elizabeth thanked for being ‘still in the saddle’ after 70 years
A general view of the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, during Britain’s Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, in London, Britain, June 3, 2022. Dan Kitwood | Pool | Reuters Horse-loving Queen Elizabeth was thanked for being “in the saddle” for 70 years as head of state at a service on Friday to […]
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Thousands gather to salute Queen Elizabeth as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin
Visitors walk along the Mall towards Buckingham Palace ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in central London, UK, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The bank holiday to celebrate Queen Elizabeth IIs 70 years on the throne may tip the UK economy into contraction but growth into subsequent months will save it from a recession. […]
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