Funding hitch risks delaying UN-backed carbon market’s launch
Old U.N. scheme closure debated over fund transfer Without cash transfer, new body won’t be fully funded Talks…
As wellness trends go upscale, Nestle’s mass-market vitamins lose some shine
Nestle may face challenges in selling underperforming vitamin brands Mass-market vitamins are falling out of favour Consumers prefer…
Italy’s light touch on inheritance tax comes at a cost, economists say
Italy’s inheritance tax far below that of main partners Higher revenue could be used to help growth, analysts…
Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda
Saudi leader wants security guarantees AI, civilian nuclear energy also top Saudi priorities Trump focused on Saudi pledge…
China vows to boost consumption, better balance demand and supply
BEIJING, Nov 14 (Reuters) – China’s cabinet pledged on Friday to boost consumption by better aligning supply with…
S&P upgrades South Africa for first time in nearly 20 years as reforms gain traction
Nov 14 (Reuters) – South Africa on Friday secured its first credit rating upgrade in nearly 20 years…
China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit
China’s renewable energy dominance boosts climate diplomacy role China fills US void in climate negotiations, aids COP30 agenda…
Swiss machine maker feels heat from auto sector slowdown, Trump’s tariffs
Swiss machine maker lays off staff after US tariffs Pfiffner already struggling due to car industry woes Weak…
Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments
Swiss government says US tariff rate to fall to 15% from 39% US trade chief Greer says Switzerland…
US, Japan share unorthodox anti-inflation tool – fiscal stimulus
ORLANDO, Florida, Nov 13 (Reuters) – The United States and Japan are both employing a novel inflation-fighting tool:…
Japan’s wholesale prices rise more than expected on sticky food inflation
TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Japan’s wholesale prices rose more than expected in October as the cost of…
Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year
BRUSSELS, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Chinese companies in the European Union say business conditions in the bloc have…