EUROPE

ECB and Bank of England raise interest rates again to fight inflation

London CNN — Europe’s two largest central banks have hiked interest rates strongly on Thursday, opting for a bigger hike than the US Federal Reserve as inflation in the region remains near historically high levels. The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England both raised rates by half a percentage point. Benchmark interest …

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Exclusive: Electric vehicle maker Rivian to cut 6% of jobs amid price war – internal memo

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Rivian Automotive (RIVN.O) is laying off 6% of its workforce in a bid to cut costs as the electric vehicle maker, already struggling with dwindling cash reserves and an economy weak, is preparing for a full-scale industry-price war. The company is focusing its resources on ramping up vehicle production …

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Adani loses Asia’s richest crown as stock rout worsens to $84bn

BENGALURU, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Shares in Indian tycoon Gautam Adani’s conglomerate plunged again on Wednesday as the rout of its companies deepened to $84 billion following a U.S. report on sellers at discovered, the billionaire also losing his title of richest in Asia. the person Wednesday’s stock losses saw Adani slip to 15th on …

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Exxon smashes the profits of Western oil majors with $56 billion in 2022

HOUSTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) posted net profit of $56 billion for 2022, the company said on Tuesday, bringing in around $6.3 million per hour last year and setting not just a corporate record, but a historic record for the Western oil industry. The oil majors are expected to break their …

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Oil drops ahead of OPEC+ and US Federal Reserve meetings

SINGAPORE, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Monday, abandoning earlier gains as global producers this week are likely to keep output unchanged at a meeting this week and investors are cautious ahead of a Reserve meeting federal government which could stimulate market volatility. . Brent crude futures fell 20 cents, or 0.2%, to …

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Boeing’s 747, the original jumbo jet, prepares for final dispatch

The last 747 freighter will be delivered to Atlas Air Ends over five decades of commercial production Boeing on the verge of bankruptcy, before becoming a cash cow Easy to fly, says rock star pilot Bruce Dickinson SEATTLE/PARIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) – The Boeing (BA.N) 747, the original and arguably best-looking “Jumbo Jet”, revolutionized air …

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Rheinmetall plans to increase ammunition production and HIMARS production in Germany

DUESSELDORF, Jan 29 (Reuters) – German arms maker Rheinmetall is set to dramatically increase production of tank and artillery ammunition to meet strong demand in Ukraine and the West, and may start producing launchers. multiple HIMARS rockets in Germany, CEO Armin Papperger said. Reuters. He spoke days before German defense industry bosses were due to …

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