German recession ‘very unlikely’ given brighter business sentiment, Ifo head says
Ifo President Clemens Fuest told CNBC that lower energy prices and the end of gas rationing fears were key drivers of optimism.
Russia says it carried out hypersonic missile exercises using a frigate in the Atlantic
The Russian Defense Ministry said one of its frigates had conducted “hypersonic missile exercises” in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean.
BNP Paribas Frankfurt office raided in cum-ex probe
German authorities searched the Frankfurt offices of French bank BNP Paribas, according to German daily Handelsblatt reported.
Germany U-turns over battle tanks, saying it will send Leopard 2s to Ukraine
Germany announced it is ready to send 14 its own tanks to Ukraine and to allow others to do so, in an U-turn from its previous position.
Microsoft users hit with global cloud outage that impacted products like Teams and Outlook
Microsoft is investigating issues with several of its products including Teams and Outlook, the company said Tuesday.
Semiconductor giant ASML sees 2023 sales surge; says China revenue to be steady despite U.S. chip restrictions
Dutch chip equipment maker ASML forecast a 25% jump in 2023 revenue as the semiconductor industry forecasts a recovery in the second half of this year.
China offers Sri Lanka a 2-year debt moratorium
However, China’s Jan. 19 letter may not be enough for Sri Lanka to immediately gain the IMF’s approval for the critical loan, said Sri Lankan sources.
‘Robots are treated better’: Amazon warehouse workers stage first-ever strike in the UK
Amazon workers staged their first-ever strike in the U.K. Wednesday at the tech giant’s warehouse in Coventry, central England.
Morgan Stanley reveals its 8 favorite stocks ahead of Europe’s earnings season
The investment bank has identified eight stocks to buy ahead of a potentially volatile European earnings season.
Adani shares fall as short seller firm Hindenburg announces short position
Short seller firm Hindenburg announced its short position in Adani Group companies ahead of India’s market open on Wednesday.
