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Commerzbank board member warns of significant job losses with a hostile UniCredit takeover

Two-thirds of the jobs at Commerzbank could disappear if UniCredit successfully carries out a hostile takeover of the German lender,…

China launches probe into Calvin Klein parent over Xinjiang supply chain ‘disruptions’

BEIJING — China’s Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday it was launching a probe into Calvin Klein-parent PVH Group over alleged…

Israel and Hezbollah carry out new attacks amid fears of wider conflict

Israel struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and its Iran-backed foe attacked military facilities in northern Israel on Tuesday, increasing…

Biden’s final UN speech seeks hope amid grim wars in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan

President Joe Biden attempted to square the diplomatic record and goals of his presidency with the grim reality of wars…

Op-ed: The UK’s budget problems date back to the 2008 financial crisis

Over the past few weeks, economic news from the U.K. has heavily focused on the state of British national finances…

China central bank releases slate of support measures amid a deepening economic slump

BEIJING — China will cut the amount of cash banks need to have on hand, known as the reserve requirement…

Trump threatens ‘200% tariff’ if John Deere moves production to Mexico

Former President Donald Trump on Monday threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the agricultural manufacturer moves production to…

Koch network touts Mark Robinson’s policy positions with ‘thank you’ ads

The political network largely funded by billionaire industrialist Charles Koch has been quietly touting North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson…