U.S. business activity remains subdued in September - S&P Global survey

U.S. business activity contracted for a third straight month in September, though the pace of decline slowed while improving global supply chains eased inflation pressures for companies.

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23-09-2022

Societe Generale says two senior executives to leave bank

PARIS (Reuters) -Societe Generale, which is seeking a new chief executive, said on Friday two senior executives would be stepping down before the end of the year.

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23-09-2022

Daimler Truck begins producing Mercedes-Benz branded trucks in China

Daimler Truck has begun producing Mercedes-Benz branded trucks in China, with the first vehicles rolling off production lines at its joint plant with China's Foton Motor Co in Beijing on Friday, the truck and bus maker said.

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23-09-2022

Salaryman's best friend: Japan office lets in dogs in post-COVID work shift

Japan's armies of "salarymen" were famous for spending endless hours at the office. Now one tech giant is trying to make the experience more cuddly by allowing in pets.

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22-09-2022

Explainer-Why the weak yen isn't a big boost for Japan Inc anymore

The weak yen was once a cause for celebration for Japanese companies as it meant they could sell cars and cameras cheaper abroad and saw fatter profits when earnings were brought home.

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22-09-2022

Bank of England hikes rates by 50 bps as economy slows

The Bank of England raised its key interest rate to 2.25% from 1.75% on Thursday and said it would continue to "respond forcefully, as necessary" to inflation, despite the economy entering recession.

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22-09-2022

Bank of England hikes rates by 50 bps

The Bank of England raised its key interest rate to 2.25% from 1.75% on Thursday and said it would continue to "respond forcefully, as necessary" to inflation, despite the economy entering recession.

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22-09-2022

With an eye on the U.S. ballot box, Democrats to push policing bills on Thursday

Democrats, accused by Republicans of being soft on crime, hope to burnish their crime-fighting credentials before the Nov. 8 midterm elections with a vote on Thursday on a major policing bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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22-09-2022