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Multiyear parametric covers can help organisations manage climate variability: Generali's Edwards
By Henry GaleMarch 31 - (The Insurer) - Multiyear insurance policies can help organisations build resilience to weather perils affected by climate patterns such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation, Generali's Simon Edwards said at the Insurtech Insights Europe conference in London. In a panel di...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Commodities
Kremlin says US companies have shown interest in rare earth projects in Russia
MOSCOW, March 31 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that some Americans companies had shown interest in joint rare earth metals projects in Russia, but cautioned that such discussions were still at an early stage.Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, told the ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
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Kremlin, asked about Trump sanctions threat, says Russia is working with US on Ukraine settlement ideas
MOSCOW, March 31 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia and the United States were working on unspecified ideas on a possible peace settlement in Ukraine after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was "pissed off" at Russian President Vladimir Putin.Trump told NBC News he was very...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Stocks
US Steel falls after BMO lowers rating on valuation
** United States Steel's shares X.N fall 1.5% to $42.37 premarket** BMO downgrades to "market perform" from "outperform", says current share price nearing fair fundamental value** "(U.S. Steel- Nippon Steel deal) uncertainty, in our opinion, is too great at this point to main...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
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China's Huawei 2024 profit drops; revenue rises at fastest rate in five years
Huawei's revenue neared its 2020 peak despite U.S. sanctionsNet profit fell 28% due to heavy R&D investmentRevenue from ICT infrastructure grew 4.9% to 369.9 billion yuanBy Che Pan and David Kirton BEIJING/SHENZHEN, March 31 (Reuters) - China's Huawei Technologies said on Monday its ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
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India's Nagaland receives payout from parametric monsoon insurance policy
By Henry GaleMarch 31 - (The Insurer) - The state of Nagaland in northeast India has received its first payout under the parametric disaster insurance policy it purchased in August last year to protect critical infrastructure.SBI General Insurance, the domestic carrier providing the coverage, announ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
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UK's Starmer calls for coordinated fight against people smugglers
Starmer is latest UK leader to prioritise illegal migration Promised to 'smash' gangs behind people smugglingNumbers crossing by boat to the English coast still rising LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Monday for nations to pool resources to tackle...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Forex
Pound steadies against dollar as US trade tariffs loom
By Yadarisa Shabong March 31 (Reuters) - Sterling held steady against the dollar on Monday as Britain hopes to negotiate a deal with the U.S. to avoid President Donald Trump's broader round of reciprocal tariffs this week. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Trump discussed "productiv...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Stocks
Gold miners rise on potential inflation worries
** U.S.-listed shares of gold miners climb, tracking a rise in prices of the precious metal premarket** Spot gold XAU= up 0.9% at $3,112.33/ounce, while U.S. gold futures GCv1 rise 1.06% to $3,147.30/ounce as worries about potential inflation due to U.S. tariffs set the safe-haven asset up for its s...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Stocks
Aston Martin gets $162 million funding boost to counter losses, Trump tariffs
Yew Tree Consortium to invest 52.5 million poundsChairman Stroll's stake to rise to 33%, eyes up to 35%Aston Martin revises volumes forecast due to tariff impactBy Shashwat Awasthi March 31 (Reuters) - Aston Martin AML.L will raise more than 125 million pounds ($161.9 million) through funding...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
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HDI Global UK and Ireland names Breese cyber underwriting head
By Michael JonesMarch 31 - (The Insurer) - HDI Global UK and Ireland has appointed Marcus Breese as head of cyber underwriting, effective April 1, 2025.HDI Global said Breese will focus on driving the long-term sustainable growth of its cyber offering in the UK and Ireland.He will report to the insu...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
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France's Le Pen leaves court before hearing how long she will be barred from running for office
PARIS, March 31 (Reuters) - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who was convicted in an embezzlement trial on Monday, abruptly left the Paris courtroom before hearing how long she will be banned from running for public office.After finding Le Pen, eight other former EU lawmakers and 12 parliament...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
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MS Amlin appoints Botfield to open Sydney branch
By Aidan GregoryMarch 31 - (The Insurer) - Lloyd’s (re)insurer MS Amlin has appointed Matt Botfield as head of Australia and New Zealand, the company said on Monday.Based in MS Amlin’s new branch office in Sydney, Botfield reports to Will Ho, CEO of MS Amlin Asia-Pacific.Botfield has joined MS Amlin...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Stocks
President Trump's Policies and the Stock Market Drop: 5 Fantastic Stocks You Can Buy Amid the Chaos
President Donald Trump has already implemented significant policy changes impacting the stock market.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 28, 2025. The video was published on M...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 31
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US STOCKS-Futures tumble as tariffs fuel recession worries
Futures down: Dow 0.6%, S&P 500 0.9%, Nasdaq 1.2% March 31 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures tumbled on Monday as investors avoided risky assets on fears that the Trump administration's sweeping tariff plans set to be unveiled this week will hurt the global economy.Stocks across the wo...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
