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U.S. dollar bulls hope the Federal Reserve springs a surprise and raises interest rates by a larger-than-expected 100 basis points next week, as this could spur further greenback gains.

British home furnishing retailer Dunelm Group said on Thursday it expected its annual profit to be slightly ahead of market estimates, betting on pent-up demand at its stores and a shift to online shopping.

South Africa, where daily blackouts are a fact of life, knows better than most that it cannot rely on coal power.

Ukraine's central bank devalued the hryvnia currency by 25% against the U.S. dollar on Thursday because of the impact of the war with Russia.

Copper prices fell on Thursday on worries over a weakening demand outlook after bleak U.S. housing data pointed towards an economic slowdown.

South Africa's rand weakened against the dollar in early trade on Thursday, as investors awaited the outcome of a central bank monetary policy meeting later in the day.

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures dropped on Thursday, as investors shifted their focus back to gloomy China demand outlook after a short-lived boost from the latest government rhetoric on economic stimulus.

(RTTNews) - Frasers Group Plc (FRAS.L ZVX.F) reported fiscal year adjusted profit before tax of 344.8 million pounds compared to a loss of 39.9 million pounds, prior year. Excluding acquisitions and on a currency neutral basis, adjusted profit before tax increased by 394.0 millio

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi went to see President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday and was expected to resign after three coalition parties withdrew their support for his government.

Heavy rain is helping stabilise the river Rhine in Germany as it suffers low water levels, but it is unlikely to be enough to solve freight shipping problems, navigation authorities said on Thursday.

Debt-laden Italy finds itself in markets' crosshairs again, as a collapse in its national unity government coincides with the European Central Bank preparing to deliver its first interest rate rise in 11 years.

The family office of Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega, founder and main shareholder of fashion group Inditex, reported on Thursday its real estate assets' market value rose by over 1 billion euros to 15.2 billion euros ($15.53 billion) in 2021.

Online trading platform IG Group reported a slightly higher-than-expected annual profit on Thursday, as investors adjusted their portfolios amid a spike in market volatility due to the Ukraine crisis.

Italy's benchmark FTSE MIB stock index slumped nearly 2% on Thursday as the country's government crumbled, keeping broader European stocks under pressure despite relief over the timely resumption of Russian gas flows.

Indonesia's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a record low on Thursday, as expected, saying the level remained consistent with its inflation target and supporting economic growth.

Sweden's Electrolux reported on Thursday profits below expectations for the second quarter and said it had been impacted by significant supply chain challenges.

Vodacom Group said on Thursday it is establishing a separate legal entity for its South African tower business, after the telecoms operator reported a 5.2% rise in first- quarter revenue, helped by growth in its domestic operations.

Bayern Munich's new recruits Sadio Mane and Matthijs de Ligt scored on their pre-season debuts as the German giants thrashed Wayne Rooney-led Major League Soccer outfit DC United 6-2 in the first match of their U.S. tour on Wednesday.

Skanska reported on Thursday a rise in second-quarter profit that was slightly bigger than expected, and said activity was high in the construction industry but inflation would remain challenging for the market.

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