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RBS makes fresh 600-900 million pounds provision for PPI claims
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[ad_1] (Reuters) – Indian shares were subdued on Wednesday as index heavyweights lagged amid weak global cues, following a sharp slump in the previous session due to heavy foreign outflows from capital markets. A broker
Global regulator discrepancies over Boeing 737 MAX worry IATA
[ad_1] CHICAGO (Reuters) – The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned on Tuesday that any discrepancy among global regulators over reapproving Boeing Co’s 737 MAX for commercial flight could set a worrying
India’s August gold imports hit three-year low as prices jump to record: government source
[ad_1] A salesman helps a customer (R) to select gold bangles at a jewelry showroom in Mumbai, May 21, 2015. REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade/File Photo NEW DELHI/MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s gold imports in August plunged 73% from
Asia stocks bounce on firmer Chinese lead, pound steadies
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks bounced on Wednesday, led by Chinese markets after a report showed growth in the country’s service sector accelerating despite broader economic headwinds, while the pound halted its decline on
Russia open to private companies developing energy-rich Arctic shelf: minister
[ad_1] VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) – Russia’s natural resources and environment minister said on Wednesday he supported allowing private oil and gas companies to work on the Arctic shelf. Speaking to reporters at an economic forum
ECB back to easing again, but inflation still not in its grip: Reuters poll
[ad_1] BENGALURU (Reuters) – The European Central Bank will cut its deposit rate next week and announce a restart of its asset purchase programme, but over 80% of economists polled by Reuters were sceptical about
Fashion brand Zara seeks to distance itself from Hong Kong controversy
[ad_1] BEIJING/MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish fashion brand Zara, seeking to avoid becoming embroiled in controversy over protests in Hong Kong, issued a statement on Chinese social media expressing support for China’s sovereignty over the Asian
Exclusive: OxyContin maker prepares ‘free-fall’ bankruptcy as settlement talks stall – sources
[ad_1] (Reuters) – OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP is preparing to seek bankruptcy protection before the end of the month if it does not reach a settlement with U.S. communities over widespread opioid litigation, three