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German business gaining traction in China again: DIHK
BERLIN (Reuters) - German exporters are regaining momentum in their trade with China, epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, Martin Wansleben, managing director of Germany's DIHK chambers of industry ...
May 21, 2020
‘Highly uncertain’ whether Colombia will meet 2020 deficit target: minister
BOGOTA (Reuters) - It is "highly uncertain" whether Colombia's government will meet its deficit target of 6.1% of gross domestic product this year, Finance Minister Alberto Carrasquilla said on Thursd...
May 21, 2020
Exclusive: Irish budget deficit could top 10% of GDP – Finance Minister
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland could post a wider budget deficit this year than its worst-case scenario of 10% of GDP, even if it fully succeeds in reopening the economy, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe ...
May 21, 2020
SelectQuote shares surge nearly 40% in U.S. market debut
(Reuters) - Shares of SelectQuote Inc jumped as much as 40% in their U.S. market debut on Thursday, giving the insurance policy comparison website a market valuation of over $4 billion. The stock open...
May 21, 2020
Southwest will add more flights to meet extra demand through July
(Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co will continue to limit bookings on its flights to allow for social distancing through at least July, CEO Gary Kelly told shareholders on Thursday, saying the airline ...
May 21, 2020
U.S. banking regulator Otting to exit, his deputy to serve as acting chief
By Pete Schroeder and Chris Prentice WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Joseph Otting, the head of a top U.S. banking regulator and former CEO of California's OneWest Bank , is stepping down from his government p...
May 21, 2020
World Bank approves record $500 million to battle locust swarms
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank on Thursday approved a record $500 million in grants and low-interest loans to help countries in Africa and the Middle East fight swarms of deser...
May 21, 2020
Uber has spent $19 million on coronavirus financial assistance for drivers
By Tina Bellon (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc on Thursday for the first time detailed how much it has spent to support its ride-hail drivers and food delivery workers during the coronavirus crisis,...
May 21, 2020
Colombia central bank to cut rate to historic 2.75% low: Reuters poll
By Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's central bank will cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to a historic low of 2.75% at its meeting next week, as it tries to alleviate fin...
May 21, 2020
IMF says over 20 poor countries seek debt relief, extension possible
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that over 20 poor countries have requested relief from official bilateral debt under a G20-backed initiative and the Fund stands...
May 21, 2020
