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China’s big four state banks to lower deposit rate ceilings

Reuters exclusively reported that China has told its “big four” state-owned banks to reduce the ceiling on interest rates they pay on some deposits. The interest rate self-disciplinary mechanism, a top regulatory body overseen by the People’s Bank of China, urged lenders to lower ceilings on some personal and corporate deposits by 30 basis points […]
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Biden to sign defense pact in Papua New Guinea, with eyes on China

Papua New Guinea’s foreign minister exclusively shared with Reuters that U.S. President Joe Biden will sign defense and surveillance agreements with the island nation, cementing the strategic importance of the nation where Biden’s uncle died in World War II. The post Biden to sign defense pact in Papua New Guinea, with eyes on China appeared […]
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CICC Capital bans consulting firm Capvision after China crackdown

Reuters exclusively reported that CICC Capital, a unit of leading Chinese investment bank CICC (3908.HK), has stopped using Capvision Partners’ services following an investigation into the “expert network” as part of Beijing’s crackdown on national security. The post CICC Capital bans consulting firm Capvision after China crackdown appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
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ECB slows rate hike pace but signals more to come

Reuters swiftly reported on the European Central Bank’s rate hike strategy, as detailed by ECB President Christine Lagarde at a press conference. Reuters analyzes the likelihood of further tightening in the fight against inflation.    The post ECB slows rate hike pace but signals more to come appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
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Turkey defers $600 million Russian energy payment under deal

Reuters exclusively reported that Turkey has deferred payment to Russia of a $600 million natural gas bill to 2024 – the first such postponement – under a deal announced last week that underlines deepening ties between Ankara and Moscow.   The post Turkey defers $600 million Russian energy payment under deal appeared first on Reuters News […]
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Ryanair places major Boeing jet order  

Reuters broke the news on May 8 that Ireland’s Ryanair was close to announcing a major aircraft deal with Boeing, ending months of deadlock. Boeing shares initially rose about 1% and gained another 2% when the news was confirmed on May 9. In Europe, shares in Europe’s largest budget carrier also rose. The long-awaited deal […]
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Warburg and Advent in the lead to acquire Baxter’s biopharma unit

Reuters was first to report on Sunday that a private equity consortium comprising Warburg Pincus and Advent International was in advanced talks to acquire medical device maker Baxter International Inc’s BAX.N biopharma solutions business in a deal that could exceed $4 billion. Warburg Pincus and Advent submitted the most attractive offer to Baxter in an […]
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