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Japan Loses Top Creditor Status! Will the Central Bank Raise Rates Again This Year?
TradingKey - Data released on Tuesday by Japan's Ministry of Finance shows that while Japan’s overseas asset holdings hit a record high, the country unexpectedly lost its position as the world’s largest creditor nation for the first time in 34 years.TradingKey
Tue, May 27
Insurers cautious on Indian war insurance as inquiries escalate
By Navneeta Nandan May 27 - (The Insurer) - Inquiries for war on land cover have increased in the Indian subcontinent after the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan in April, although insurers’ approach to providing this cover remains cautious, multiple senior market sources told The...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Abu Dhabi's TAQA eyes acquisition opportunities in 'key' US market
TAQA looking for M&A deals, eyes US marketStill early but could look at Syria investment, CEO saysTAQA currently not in talks with Naturgy's shareholdersBy Federico Maccioni DUBAI, May 27 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi's TAQA TAQA.AD is exploring buying companies in the United States and elsew...Reuters
Tue, May 27
PRESS DIGEST- Wall Street Journal - May 27
May 27 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. - Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines LUV.N will charge $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second, ending its long-standing “b...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Two dead, nine injured in Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia, police say
May 27 (Reuters) - Two people were killed and nine others, including three teenagers, injured in a shooting at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on Memorial Day, police said on Tuesday.All the nine injured in the Monday night shooting are in stable condition. A male and a female, both adults, were the d...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Japan's super-long bond yields slide on optimism over likely cut in MOF sales
TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - Yields on super-long Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell sharply on Tuesday after Reuters reported the finance ministry may reduce the issuance of those bonds.The 30-year JGB yield JP30YTN=JBTC extended the declines, falling 12.5 basis points (bps) to 2.91%, its lowest...
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Tue, May 27
India to reinstate tax refund benefits for exporters from June to boost competitiveness
NEW DELHI, May 27 (Reuters) - India will restore benefits under a key scheme that reimburses exporters for embedded duties, taxes, and levies not covered by any other government refund programme in an effort to boost export competitiveness, the trade ministry said on Tuesday. The benefits under the ...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Southwest Airlines ends free baggage policy, to charge $35 for first bag
May 27 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines LUV.N on Tuesday said it will charge $35 for one checked bag and $45 for the second, except for certain elite customers, bringing an end to the airline's free luggage policy.The move formalizes Southwest's March announcement when the airline said it woul...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Israeli military says it intercepted two attacks launched from Yemen
May 27 (Reuters) - The Israeli military said on Tuesday it intercepted a missile and a projectile in separate launches from Yemen toward Israel. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have continued to fire missiles at Israel in what they say is solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, although they have ...Reuters
Tue, May 27
BREAKINGVIEWS-How the EU can respond to US economic warfare: podcast
By Peter Thal Larsen LONDON, May 27 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Follow on Apple or Spotify. Listen on the Reuters app. Read the episode transcript. Listen to the podcast. As President Donald Trump threatens tariffs, Brussels is also worrying about Washington using sanctions against it. In...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Nepali Sherpa scales Mount Everest for a record 31st time
By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, May 27 (Reuters) - Nepali Sherpa guide Kami Rita scaled Mount Everest for the 31st time on Tuesday, breaking the record he set last year.The 55-year-old reached the 8,849-metre (29,032 foot) peak - the highest in the world - by the traditional southeast ridge route whil...Reuters
Tue, May 27
BREAKINGVIEWS-US trade war tangles tanks and t-shirts
By Katrina Hamlin HONG KONG, May 27 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Washington’s trade war is in danger of tangling tanks and t-shirts. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that tariffs are aimed at encouraging domestic production of more sophisticated products, not shirts and sneakers. But his scruti...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Diginex Signs MOU To Acquire Matter DK ApS
May 27 (Reuters) - Diginex Ltd DGNX.O:DIGINEX SIGNS MOU TO ACQUIRE MATTER DK APS, EXPANDING ITS SUSTAINABILITY DATA AND AI CAPABILITIESDIGINEX LTD - SIGNS MOU FOR ALL-SHARE ACQUISITION OF MATTER DK APSDIGINEX LTD - MATTER EQUITY VALUED AT $13 MILLION IN DIGINEX ACQUISITIONReuters
Tue, May 27
Southwest Airlines Says First And Second Checked Bag Charges Will Be $35 And $45, Respectively, For Flights Booked On May 28 And After
May 27 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co LUV.N:SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO - FIRST AND SECOND CHECKED BAG CHARGES WILL BE $35 AND $45, RESPECTIVELY, FOR FLIGHTS BOOKED ON MAY 28 AND AFTERReuters
Tue, May 27
Southwest Airlines to charge $35 for first checked bag, WSJ reports
May 27 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines LUV.N will charge customers $35 for one checked bag and $45 for the second, bringing an end to the airline's free luggage policy, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. Passengers will be charged unless they hold the airline’s credit card or have elite...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Surfing-Hawaii's Bryan goes back-to-back in Western Australia waves
May 27 (Reuters) - Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan defended her Western Australia Margaret River Pro title on Tuesday, showcasing her powerful forehand surfing to beat reigning world champion Caitlin Simmers and maintain her rankings lead over her Californian rival.South African Jordy Smith won the men&...Reuters
Tue, May 27
