World U.K. stocks in holding pattern, even with big jumps by HSBC, Next Yomna Yasser Aug 3, 2016 0 U.K. stocks showed little change early Wednesday, as big gains by banking giant HSBC Holdings PLC and retailer Next…
International News Pro-Brexit economists see U.K. economic growth opportunity Yomna Yasser Aug 2, 2016 0 Britain's vote to leave the European Union (EU) will lead to an economic downturn and possibly even a recession,…
Banks Bank of England prepares to tackle Brexit hit Noha Gad Jul 30, 2016 0 The Bank of England (BoE) must decide over the coming week how much trouble Britain's economy is in following the…
Banks Federal Reserve may edge closer to rate hike Yomna Yasser Jul 27, 2016 0 The U.S. Federal Reserve could sound slightly more upbeat about the economy after its meeting Wednesday, and that…
International News Brexit will cost UK up to $340 bln in lost M&A; a study says Yomna Yasser Jul 25, 2016 0 The Brexit vote will cost the U.K. up to $338 billion in lost merger-and-acquisition (M&A) activity by 2020 and…
Financial Institutions Hiscox says may set up EU-based insurance firm Yomna Yasser Jul 25, 2016 0 Lloyd's of London underwriter and specialist insurer Hiscox Ltd (HSX.LN) said it may set up an EU-based insurance…
International News German Ifo business sentiment falls in July Yomna Yasser Jul 25, 2016 0 German business sentiment dropped in July, but less than expected, from a seven-month high in June, in a sign that…
World Asian shares, dollar stay close to recent peaks Noha Gad Jul 25, 2016 0 Asian shares held near nine-month highs on Monday as assurance from policymakers on the need to boost growth…
International News G20 will use ‘all policy tools’ to protect growth as Brexit looms Noha Gad Jul 24, 2016 0 Leaders from the world's biggest economies are poised on Sunday to renew their commitments to support global growth…
Banks Egypt’s finance minister heads off China for G20 talks Yomna Yasser Jul 23, 2016 0 Egypt’s Minister of Finance Amr El-Garhy has headed Friday to China for talks with finance ministers and central…