Forex transfer firms give pricey UK banks a run for their money
LONDON (Reuters) – Working out of a shared office near London’s Euston station, Michael Kent is part of a revolution that may be driven on by this year’s row over alleged currency market manipulation by major banks.
Malaysian air bag victim was in final week of pregnancy
SIBU Malaysia (Reuters) – The death of a heavily pregnant Malaysian woman in a car crash on Borneo island in July opens a new front in a widening U.S. investigation into defective air bags that has triggered one of the biggest safety recalls in automot…
Spotlight falls on Europe’s stuttering economy
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – As large parts of Europe’s economy grind almost to a halt, attention will focus this week on the latest assessments of business confidence in the euro zone and Germany, which has just narrowly avoided a recession.
Fiat Chrysler CEO ordered to give deposition in Jeep fire lawsuit: WSJ
(Reuters) – A judge has ordered Sergio Marchionne, chief executive officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles , to give a deposition in a Georgia lawsuit involving a 4-year-old boy killed in a Jeep fuel-tank fire, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday…
Australia says G20 will exceed extra 2 percent growth target
BRISBANE Australia (Reuters) – Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey said on Sunday the Group of 20 countries will exceed a target to boost global growth by an additional 2 percentage points over the next five years.
China’s Xi: China economic growth to be sustainable, balanced – Xinhua
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday China’s economy will maintain strong, sustainable and balanced growth, state media reported.
Malaysian air bag victim was in final week of pregnancy
SIBU Malaysia (Reuters) – The death of a heavily pregnant Malaysian woman in a car crash on Borneo island in July opens a new front in a widening U.S. investigation into defective air bags that has triggered one of the biggest safety recalls in automot…
Siemens CEO says healthcare unit to remain within the company
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Siemens’ CEO said its healthcare unit would remain within the company for the foreseeable future, dismissing speculation about a disposal, which emerged after Siemens announced the legal separation of the business this month.
Baker Hughes says in preliminary merger talks with rival Halliburton
HOUSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes Inc said on Thursday it is in preliminary merger talks with its larger rival Halliburton Co, though any potential deal would likely face antitrust concerns.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Restaurants’ uptick offers hope for consumer discretionaries
NEW YORK (Reuters) – An improving U.S. economy has failed to galvanize the consumer discretionary sector so far this year, but a recent rally in restaurant stocks as the holidays approach could herald happier days ahead for other retailers.
