Bayer’s German workers mostly spared from Monsanto-related job cuts: labor boss
The lion’s share of job cuts from folding U.S. seed maker Monsanto into Bayer’s agriculture unit will affect workers outside Germany, the head of Bayer’s works council told Reuters.
Sleeping bags and mini golf as traders brace for Brexit all-nighter
As lawmakers gather in Britain’s parliament on Tuesday to vote on the future of the country’s relationship with Europe, traders in London’s financial hub will be bracing for a potential burst of market turmoil that could affect the Brexit process itsel…
Danske owners to vote on chairman to steer bank through crisis
Danske Bank shareholders meet on Friday to elect a new chairman they hope will help steer Denmark’s top lender safely through a multi-billion euro money laundering scandal that has caused outrage at home and abroad.
Explainer: What will happen to Ghosn when his 22-day detention ends on Monday?
Monday is the end of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn’s 22-day detention, having been held without charge since his arrest on suspicion of under-reporting compensation for five years following a whistleblower tip-off.
Global stocks stage rebound after selloff, U.S. jobs data awaited
Global stocks staged a modest rebound on Friday with Asian and European markets gaining after a selloff the previous day, while crude oil edged up after indications Russia would contribute a bigger output cut than previously suggested to producers.
Huawei welcome in France, sensitive investments can be blocked: French minister
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Friday Chinese tech giant Huawei [HWT.UL] was welcome in France, though the government could block certain investments.
Volkswagen says can build up to 15 million cars on electric car platform
Volkswagen on Friday said it can build up to 15 million electric cars using its new MEB vehicle platform, revealing the extent of the carmaker’s push to mass produce zero-emission vehicles.
Oil edges higher after Russia indicates larger output cut
Benchmark Brent oil edged up on Friday after indications Russia would contribute a bigger output cut than previously suggested to an OPEC and non-OPEC deal, although prospects for an overall agreement still hung in the balance.
OPEC talks stall as Saudis refuse to exempt Iran from oil cut
OPEC talks on oil production cuts reached deadlock on Friday as the group’s leader Saudi Arabia refused to grant sanctions-hit Iran exemptions from planned reductions, OPEC sources said.
Huawei arrest stokes fears of China reprisals among America Inc executives
At a closed-door security meeting of U.S. companies in Singapore on Thursday, one topic was high on the agenda: the arrest of a top executive at Chinese tech giant Huawei [HWT.UL] and the potential backlash on American firms operating in China.
