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Japan Sees Interest Payments Doubling by 2029 as BOJ Hikes Rate

The Japanese government expects its interest payments on outstanding debt to roughly double over the next four years as the …

Japan Leans More on China for Rare Earths Despite Lower Imports

Japan’s reliance on China for rare earths increased last month, despite a reduction in volumes purchased from the world’s dominant …

A Sticky Ramadan Staple Gives Egypt’s Economy an Export Boost

Sticky dates from palm trees aren’t just a popular way for Egyptians to break this month’s Ramadan fast — they’re …

LSEG CEO: AI Models only as Good As Data Going In

LSEG CEO David Schwimmer joins Bloomberg TV to discuss its full year results, AI, and the changes Elliott Investment Management …

Man Group CFO: ‘Confident’ about 2026 as Assets Hit Record

The CFO of Man Group is confident about his group’s outlook for 2026, as the world’s largest publicly listed hedge …

Moody’s Says South Africa Budget ‘Confirms’ Strong Fiscal Stance

South Africa’s latest budget painted an encouraging picture of improving public finances, according to Moody’s Ratings, while cautioning that “meaningful” …

KKR Sells Stake in $3.1 Billion Post-Trade Firm OSTTRA to Banks

KKR & Co. sold a minority stake in its post-trade services provider OSTTRA to six banks, in the latest such …

Erste Says Interest Income to Top €11 Billion After Poland Deal

Erste Group Bank AG said its net interest income may exceed analyst expectations this year after its €7 billion ($8.3 …

India Holds Line on Russian Oil With Trump’s Tariffs in Question

Indian refiners are keeping Russian oil purchases to a minimum after a US Supreme Court ruling at the end of …

Drax Takes Hit on Biomass Projects in Canada, UK as Profit Falls

Drax Group Plc full year profits slumped as it booked impairments on its Canadian biomass pellets business and UK carbon …

Data Center Exposure Is Saving Grace for Construction Firms

Construction and building materials companies in Europe dealing with a struggling housing market and weak industrial activity are pivoting to …

LSEG Unveils £3 Billion Buyback, Falling Short of Elliott Target

The London Stock Exchange Group Plc, in which Elliott Investment Management has taken a stake, will buy back £3 billion …