Swiss National Bank opts for smaller rate hike, but says more are likely
The 25-basis-point rate hike by the SNB is the fifth rise since it began moving rates out of negative territory, though it had opted for 50-basis-point rises.
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UK economy in growth 'doom loop' as business investment slumps versus G7 peers, think tank says
Decades of underinvestment by government and business have left Britain's economy in a growth "doom loop," according to center-left think tank IPPR.
Dreaming of life on a remote island? Ireland will pay you almost $100,000 to move to one
Ireland wants to entice people to its remote islands and refurbish properties there, promising cash to those who make the move.
Vienna is the world's most livable city — again. Here are the other top spots
Copenhagen retained its position as the second most livable city in the world, while Australian cities like Sydney and Melbourne broke into the top five.
'We do not want only a cease-fire': EU chief calls for lasting peace in Ukraine
A cease-fire in Ukraine is not enough for European officials, who want to see lasting peace, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Top EU official urges more countries to ban China's Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks
EU commissioner Thierry Breton called on more member states to remove Huawei and ZTE from their 5G networks, citing national security risks.
Global gender gap could take 131 years to close after a generation of progress was lost to Covid, WEF says
It could take 131 years to close the global gender gap after an "entire generation" of progress was lost to Covid-19, according to WEF.
Business in China is getting harder for European companies despite the end of Covid controls
European businesses in China are finding it harder to operate in the country, even after it has re-opened from Covid, the EU Chamber of Commerce in China said.
'Tough duel' ahead for Ukraine as Russia mounts fierce resistance to counteroffensive
It's becoming increasingly clear that Ukraine could have a long and likely bloody slog ahead of it when it comes to its counteroffensive.
Rate cuts, hikes and pauses: The world's central banks just made very different decisions
Major central banks are taking very different approaches to monetary policy, as the global economy "is no longer synchronized," an expert said.
Brits are facing a major mortgage crisis as lending rates soar
The average two-year fixed rate rose above 6% on Monday as experts warned of chaos in a market with fewer available products.
'People just want their jets.' Paris Air show returns as Boeing, Airbus race to increase production
Aviation data firm IBA expects about 2,100 airplane orders at the Paris Air Show.
Once allies, Russia's mercenary boss is now in a more precarious position with Putin
Close followers of Russia are keeping as close eye on emerging tensions between the Kremlin and the head of Russian private military company, the Wagner Group.
Binance to exit the Netherlands after failing to obtain regulatory approval
Binance said that it can no longer serve Dutch clients "as we have been unable to register as a VASP [virtual asset service provider] with the Dutch regulator.
Cash and carbon cuts stall UN climate talks — setting the stage for a 'huge fight' at COP28
Negotiators departed the United Nations campus in Bonn, Germany this week with a palpable sense of frustration.
Russian forces ‘highly likely’ behind attack on Ukrainian dam, international law investigation says
The predawn attack on the Russian-held dam unleashed the worst ecological disaster in Ukraine's history since the 1986 meltdown of Chornobyl.
SoftBank-backed digital bank Zopa beefs up executive team with IPO-experienced CTO
Zopa told CNBC exclusively it has hired Peter Donlon, the former chief technology officer of online card retailer Moonpig, as its CTO.
'A war for water': Europe sounds the alarm on water stress ahead of another extreme summer
Record-breaking temperatures through spring and a historic winter heatwave has taken a visible toll on the region's rivers and ski slopes.
Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft to test ChatGPT in vehicles
Similar to other industries, the potential applications of ChatGPT in the automotive industry have emerged as a growing discussion.
Ultra-long-haul flights are coming back. Qantas wants to break the record
Qantas has placed an order for new Airbus A350-1000 planes for nonstop flights between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Sydney.
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