Why private equity has been involved in every recent bank deal
The $1 billion-plus injection that New York Community Bank announced Wednesday is the latest example of private equity players coming to the need of a wounded American lender.
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Markets could be about to get a big clue on when the European Central Bank will cut rates
FRANKFURT — The European Central Bank will meet again this week amid falling inflation, a slight recovery in economic activity and the overall understanding that its next interest rate move will be downward.
Thailand's consumer prices fall for fifth consecutive month
BANGKOK -- Consumer prices in Thailand fell again in February, marking a fifth straight month of negative inflation as the government ramps up pressure on the central bank to lower interest rates.
Iran vote turnout hits historic low amid discontent
Turnout for Iran's parliamentary election, seen as a test of the clerical establishment's legitimacy, appears to have hit an historic low of around 41%, according to unofficial reports quoted by state media on Saturday.
Inflation remains sticky in Europe, with core prices cooling less than expected
Inflation in the 20-nation euro zone eased to 2.6% in February, flash figures showed on Friday, but both the headline and core figures were higher than expected.
European markets cautiously higher as euro zone inflation falls less than expected
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New Nikkei 225 high should be an unmissable cue for Kishida
William Pesek is an award-winning Tokyo-based journalist and author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades."
Africa's largest economy is battling a currency crisis and soaring inflation
With annual inflation nearing 30% and a currency in freefall, Nigeria is facing one of its worst economic crises in years, provoking nationwide outrage and protests.