Analysis: Indices

Aurubis starts production at US copper recycling plant

HAMBURG -Aurubis AG, Europe's largest copper producer, said on Wednesday it had started production at its newly built U.S. metal recycling plant at Richmond in Georgia. The plant will...

Russian fuel crisis widens after Ukrainian attacks, sources say

MOSCOW -Russia is seeing shortages of certain fuel grades as Ukrainian drone attacks reduce refinery runs and high borrowing costs mean private filling stations can't afford to stockpile fuel,...

Indonesia, EU seal trade deal, hope to offset Trump tariffs

NUSA DUA, Indonesia -Indonesia and the European Union concluded a free trade agreement on Tuesday after nine years of talks, with both aiming to boost exports and investment and to offset the impact...

Canal+ names new board of South Africa's MultiChoice after taking control

JOHANNESBURG -French media group Canal+ on Monday announced a new board to steer South African broadcaster MultiChoice after taking control of the company through a 35 billion rand acquisition. ...

Canal+'s $2 billion MultiChoice deal now unconditional, companies say

Canal+ and MultiChoice on Monday said that all conditions to Canal+'s 35 billion rand takeover offer for the South African TV broadcaster have been fulfilled, making the deal unconditional. ...

UK government approves plans for second runway at London Gatwick airport

LONDON -Britain's government said on Sunday that it has approved plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport. It approved the 2.2 billion-pound project after it said in...

After Trump pressure, EU aims to bring forward Russian LNG import ban

The European Union plans to ban Russian LNG imports into the bloc a year earlier than envisaged as part of a 19th package of sanctions against Moscow, EU officials said on Friday, a change that...

EU will propose banning Russian LNG imports by Jan. 1, 2027, sources say

The European Commission will propose banning Russian LNG imports by January 1, 2027, a year earlier than planned, as part of a 19th package of sanctions against Moscow, EU sources said on Friday. ...

Finland's government plans Posti Group IPO

Finland's government said on Friday it planned to list state-owned postal services company Posti Group in an initial public offering on Helsinki's Nasdaq stock exchange. While the...

S.Africa's Transnet agrees port equipment deal with Liebherr

South Africa's logistics company Transnet on Thursday said it has agreed a 10-year partnership deal with German equipment maker Liebherr for the supply of cranes as it seeks to upgrade and modernise...

Diamond selling processes are outdated and hurting producers, trader says

GABORONE -The sale of diamonds through tenders and auctions is opaque and inefficient and should be revamped for producers to earn more and to survive the current price slump, a leading gem trader...

Swiss exports to US drop over a fifth after Trump tariffs

ZURICH -Swiss goods exports to the United States dropped by more than a fifth in August, the month in which President Donald Trump imposed 39% tariffs on the country, official data showed on...

India's upGrad eyes Asia expansion as US campuses lose appeal

BENGALURU -Indian edtech startup upGrad is exploring more university tie-ups in the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific as fewer students are opting to study in the U.S. and the UK due to visa...

India's Gokaldas eyes EU growth, Africa expansion to counter Trump's tariffs

Indian textile manufacturer Gokaldas Exports plans to boost shipments to the European Union and the United Kingdom, and expand production in Africa, as punitive U.S. tariffs threaten to sap profits,...

Barry Callebaut debt must come down, CEO says

ZURICH -The world's top chocolatier Barry Callebaut must reduce its debt and is working to achieve this, CEO Peter Feld was quoted as saying in an interview published on Thursday. Barry...

Stocks churn as traders assess Fed outlook following rate cut

Global stock markets were choppy on Thursday after the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut this year but signalled a measured approach to further monetary policy easing, leaving investors...

Ukraine, US launch fund for critical minerals projects with $150 million investment

Ukraine and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will each commit $75 million to a joint investment fund that is part of Kyiv's minerals deal with Washington first signed in April,...

EU eyes deeper India alliance despite concern over Moscow ties

The European Commission set out plans on Wednesday to deepen cooperation with India in fields such as defence, technology and trade, despite tensions over New Delhi's close ties to Moscow. ...

US approves $130 million project to build power line in Moldova

The U.S. has approved a $130 million project to construct a high voltage transmission line to ensure a reliable electricity supply to Moldova from European markets, the U.S. embassy in Moldova said...