Europe stocks lower; Carlsberg down 8% after bid rejected; UK retail sales beat forecast
LONDON — European stocks were lower Friday morning as investors monitored a slew of central bank decisions and data releases.
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Putin signs deals with Vietnam in bid to shore up ties in Asia to offset Moscow’s growing isolation
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed at least a dozen deals with his Vietnamese counterpart on Thursday and offered to supply fossil fuels, including natural gas, to Vietnam during a state visit that comes as Moscow is seeking to bolster ties in Asia to offset its growing international isolation over its war in Ukraine.
Human rights lawyer to political reformer: Who is Keir Starmer, the UK's new would-be prime minister
LONDON — After 14 years of tumultuous Conservative rule, Britain's Labour Party is expected to shake up the country's politics with a return to power this year.
US lawmakers meeting Modi after Dalai Lama signals New Delhi shift on China: analysts
“Had a very good exchange of views with friends from the US Congress in a delegation,” Modi posted on X, formerly Twitter, adding that he “deeply” valued the “strong bipartisan support in advancing the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership”.
Bank of England set to hold interest rates despite inflation hitting 2% target
LONDON — The U.K. had some cause for celebration on Wednesday morning, as headline inflation hit the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time in nearly three years.