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Moderate MEA PV rate increases in 2025 despite increased competition: Gallagher
By Michael JonesFeb 3 - (The Insurer) - Political violence (PV) rates in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region are set for moderate increases in 2025 as geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty persist in some parts of the region, according to Gallagher.MEA PV capacity to remain robust as...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Tuesday, February 4
The Day Ahead is an email and PDF publication that includes the day's major stories and events, analyses and other features. To receive The Day Ahead, Eikon users can register at DAY/US. Thomson One users can register at RT/DAY/US. All times in ET/GMTGoogle-parent Alphabet is expected to report ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
US prosecutor warns of legal risk for anyone hindering Musk's efficiency effort
Prosecutor warns against interference with Musk's government efficiency effortMusk staff reportedly blocked from accessing sensitive informationTrump administration exerts control over Justice Department probesBy Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A federal prosecutor appointed by...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
US arms shipments to Kyiv briefly paused before resuming over weekend, sources say
Adds adds details on Biden transfers, weapon's impact, Trump stanceTrump administration debates policy on Ukraine aid, causing brief pauseWhite House factions disagree on extent of military support for KyivBiden's approved shipments continue amid uncertainty over Trump's stanceBiden appr...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
Democratic senator to block Trump nominees over US aid agency shutdown
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz said on Monday he would block Senate votes on President Donald Trump's nominees for diplomatic positions in protest over moves to close the U.S. Agency for International Development and fold it into the State Department.Under the chamber...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
Sony Pictures says it removes CBS as game shows' distributor, CBS denies this
Adds comment from CBS, saying it will seek a temporary restraining order to maintain business relationships while the dispute plays outFeb 3 (Reuters) - Sony Pictures Television 6758.T, which produces syndicated TV game shows "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!", told distributor CBS S...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
Latham adds liability management leader from Wachtell
By Sara Merken Feb 3 (Reuters) - Latham & Watkins has hired former Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz partner John Sobolewski as global chair of liability management, the firm said on Monday.Sobolewski, who represents sponsors and corporate borrowers in financing and liability management deal...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
Motor racing-Las Vegas F1 GP targets U.S. fans with earlier start
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Formula One's Las Vegas Grand Prix, a Saturday night floodlit spectacular in November, will start two hours earlier than previously in a shift likely to boost the U.S. television audience.The governing FIA announced on Monday that qualifying on Nov. 21 and the race start on No...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
US says packages from China, Canada to face formal customs entry under new tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Mailed packages from China and Canada must undergo formal customs entry under new tariffs scheduled to be implemented on Tuesday, according to a notice from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted online on Monday. Chinese imports that are eligible for tempora...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
BRIEF-Teamsters Says UNFI Drivers Across Arizona, California, Oregon, Utah Ratified New 5-Year Agreement
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Teamsters:TEAMSTERS: OVER 160 UNFI DRIVERS ACROSS ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, OREGON & UTAH HAVE RATIFIED NEW 5-YEAR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTTEAMSTERS: UNFI'S NEW CONTRACT SECURES MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS IN WAGES, PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS, HEALTH CARE, SENIORITY PROTECTIONS & H...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok
Corrects attribution of quote to Treasury Secretary Scott BessentBy Trevor Hunnicutt and Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ordering the U.S. Treasury and Commerce Departments to create a sovereign wealth fund and said it m...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
Paramount Global, Nielsen sign new partnership, ending dispute
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Media giant Paramount Global PARA.O and Nielsen have signed a new deal that would see the research firm provide measurement and analytics services across the CBS parent company's platforms, ending a long-running dispute.The multi-year deal, effective immediately, includes measu...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
BREAKINGVIEWS-Trade war brinksmanship reveals US vulnerability
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. Updates to add graphic.By Gabriel Rubin WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Another weekend, another potentially aborted trade war. After threatening immediate 25% tariffs on Colombian goods only to reve...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
US arms shipments to Kyiv briefly paused before resuming over weekend, sources say
By Mike Stone and Erin BancoFeb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. shipments of weapons into Ukraine were briefly paused in recent days before resuming over the weekend as the Trump administration debated its policy towards Kyiv, according to four people briefed on the matter.Shipments restarted after the White Hou...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
China's foreign minister to chair Feb. 18 Security Council meeting
Feb 3 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will chair a United Nations Security Council meeting on Feb. 18 on multilateralism, which could be a good opportunity for U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet him, China's U.N. Ambassador Fu Cong said on Monday.Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
BRIEF-Google Says Partner-Delivered Professional Services Can Be Bought On Google Cloud Marketplace
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Google:GOOGLE: GOOGLE CLOUD CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PURCHASE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM PARTNER ECOSYSTEM THROUGH GOOGLE CLOUD MARKETPLACE - BLOGFurther company coverage: GOOGL.OReuters
Mon, Feb 3
North American aerospace union presses Trump to pause tariffs on Canada
IAM urges Trump to meet with unions on tariff impactsTariffs could disrupt aerospace supply chain, raise costsBombardier shares drop amid tariff uncertainty, planning challengesBy Allison Lampert Feb 3 (Reuters) - The United States should pause tariffs on Canada as it did on Mexico, the head of t...Reuters
Mon, Feb 3
