ECB sees elevated risks to financial stability in Europe
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank says risks to the stability of companies, banks and financial markets remain “elevated” due to the uneven...
German government raises 2021 economic growth forecast
BERLIN — Germany is raising its economic growth forecast for the year on the expectation of the gradual lifting of coronavirus restrictions and an...
Greece closer to investment grade with ratings upgrade
Greece moved closer to investment grade late Friday after Standard & Poor’s upgraded its sovereign rating for the debt-strapped country by one notch to...
With Europe’s economy lagging, ECB to keep stimulus running
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank is expected to signal Thursday that even if inflation rises later this year it won't consider cutting...
MLB hires Brian Stedman from pro wrestling to head strategy
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball reached into professional wrestling, hiring Brian Stedman as executive vice president of strategy and development.
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German factory orders up for 2nd straight month in February
BERLIN — Factory orders in Germany, an important indicator for Europe's biggest economy, rose for the second consecutive month in February, official figures showed...
German economist panel cuts 2021 growth outlook to 3.1%
BERLIN — The German economy — Europe's biggest — will grow by 3.1% this year, the government’s panel of independent economic advisers forecast on...
German factory orders rise strongly in January
BERLIN — German factory orders rose more strongly than expected in January, a promising sign of strength in Europe's largest economy, official figures showed...
UK boss of KPMG quits after slamming staff COVID complaints
LONDON — The chairman of accountancy firm KPMG in the U.K. has resigned after reportedly telling staff to stop complaining about the impact of...