By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever. Japan’s first quarter GDP figures are the highlight for Asian markets on Wednesday, with the wor[...]
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May 16, 2023
Ex-bank executive steps down from NY Fed board
By Michael S. Derby (Reuters) – Several days after ending his leadership role at a small New York State bank holding company, Thomas Murphy has also exited the board that oversees the Federal Re[...]
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Oil dips as weaker China, US economic data offset IEA demand forecast
By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil futures dipped on Tuesday as weaker-than-expected economic data in China and the United States offset a forecast of higher global demand from the Inte[...]
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WeWork CEO Mathrani to step down after joining Sycamore Partners as director
(Reuters) -WeWork Inc on Tuesday said that Sandeep Mathrani would step down as the workspace provider’s chief executive officer, effective May 26, while Sycamore Partners named him as a director[...]
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EU states approve world’s first comprehensive crypto rules
By Huw Jones (Reuters) – European Union states on Tuesday gave the final nod to the world’s first comprehensive set of rules to regulate cryptoassets on Tuesday, piling pressure on countri[...]
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Global securities watchdog to propose rules for cryptoassets
LONDON (Reuters) – Global regulators will shortly propose the first set of international rules for cryptoassets, including how existing norms could apply to the sector, a top regulator said on T[...]
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US FTC sues to block Amgen’s $27.8 billion deal for Horizon Therapeutics
By Diane Bartz and Leroy Leo WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday it has filed a lawsuit to stop Amgen Inc’s $27.8 billion acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics[...]
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Exclusive-UBS set to gain EU nod for Credit Suisse deal, sources say
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -UBS is expected to secure unconditional European Union antitrust approval for its planned takeover of struggling Credit Suisse, people familiar with the matter said[...]
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Barclays technology banker joins Citigroup
By Milana Vinn NEW YORK (Reuters) -Ed Wehle, a senior Barclays Plc technology banker, has resigned to join U.S. rival Citigroup Inc in New York, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, adding t[...]
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