Trump announces trade deal with UK
US president promises ‘breakthrough’ pact will be first of many as he signals optimism on China talks
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Carlyle earnings signal private equity group is returning to growth
Chief Harvey Schwartz expresses optimism US Federal Reserve can act quickly to cut rates if needed
China’s ageing population powers the insurance sector
Life and health insurers are benefiting from both long-term demographic tailwinds and the AI revolution
Fuel drives sharp YoY rise of 25.3 pct in Mar trade deficit
Greece’s trade deficit rose significantly by 25.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in March, after a sharp drop of 18.3 percent in February, according to data released by ELSTAT on Thursday.
BlackRock orders managing directors back to office five days a week
Asset manager seeks to boost collaboration as companies roll back pandemic-era policies
Water shortages a growing concern as government warns bills could increase
Government officials are warning that water bills could go up to fund urgent work on water supply networks, while major projects to meet the capital’s needs look set for delays and further cost increases.
Mubadala’s investments surged by a third last year
Abu Dhabi’s second-biggest sovereign investor has been keen to deploy funds in US regardless of economic uncertainty
Ireland leads charge to force Big Tech to vet financial ads for scams
EU member states push for rule change to make tech groups shoulder responsibility for fraud that costs billions each year
Private equity dealmakers defy M&A slowdown
While deals globally are drying up, one sector went ahead — and even paid full prices
Millennium in talks with Goldman’s Petershill Partners about stake sale
Buyers could include some of the largest investors in Izzy Englander’s firm
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