Bank of England governor speaks after close vote to hold rates
LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% in a surprisingly close…
2026
Ripple effects of software rout felt through asset managers
By Medha Singh, Naomi Rovnick and Isla Binnie Feb 6 (Reuters) – Asset managers and private equity firms found themselves…
Alphabet says capital spending in 2026 could double, cloud business booms
By Deborah Mary Sophia and Kenrick Cai Feb 4 (Reuters) – Alphabet said on Wednesday that capital expenditure could as…
Carlsberg’s shares rise on profit beat, possible Indian IPO
By Emma Rumney LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Danish brewer Carlsberg on Wednesday reported a forecast-beating 5% rise in full-year…
Verizon consumer division head departing as company mounts turnaround effort
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Verizon on Thursday said its consumer division chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath is stepping…
Canada’s services PMI shows sector downturn gathering pace in January
By Fergal Smith TORONTO, Feb 4 (Reuters) – The downturn in Canada’s services economy deepened in January as trade uncertainty…
US and Iran to seek de-escalation in nuclear talks in Oman, regional official says
(Refiles to fix hyperlinks) By Tuvan Gumrukcu DUBAI, Feb 4 – The U.S. and Iran are due to hold talks…
Mondelez forecasts muted 2026 as price hikes push consumers away
By Neil J Kanatt Feb 3 (Reuters) – Cadbury-parent Mondelez International expects a subdued year ahead, as price increases are…
Exclusive-Ford aluminum supplier has yet to resume full output after September fire
By Nora Eckert DETROIT, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Production of aluminum at Ford Motor supplier Novelis still has not fully…
Obesity stocks slump on Novo’s underwhelming 2026 sales forecast
By Mrinalika Roy and Siddhi Mahatole Feb 3 (Reuters) – Shares of obesity drugmakers and developers slid on Tuesday, after…