Europe Markets: European stocks struggle to hold on to gains as Ericsson tumbles over Iraq corruption findings
Read MoreEuropean stocks were unable to keep a grip on gains as investors juggled corporate news and geopolitical tensions.
Economic Report: U.S. retail sales surge 3.8%. Economy perks up in the face of high inflation
Read MoreSales at U.S. retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy jumped 3.8% in January as Americans bought more cars, furniture, consumer electronics and other goods in a good sign for the economy. Rising prices due to high inflation only played a small role in the increase in spending.
London Markets: U.K. bond yields slip even as inflation reaches 30-year high
Read MoreShort-term bond yields in the U.K. fell on Wednesday, after their steep ascent ahead of data showing that inflation reached a 30-year high in January.
Blackstone to Buy Preferred Apartment in $5.8 Billion Deal
The acquisition of the rental apartment owner demonstrates the strong investor demand for multifamily properties in Sunbelt states.Read More
Once Hot Crypto Venture Bakkt Has Cooled
Set to report results Thursday for its first quarter as a stand-alone public company, cryptocurrency venture Bakkt has changed its business model several times since its 2018 creation.Read More
Outside the Box: Commission-free stock-market trading on some platforms may be raising costs and volatility for all of us
Read MoreAn arrangement known as payment for order flow drives some commission-free brokers’ orders to off-exchange market makers.
: Oil pushes higher as uncertainty over Ukraine remains
Read MoreOil futures rose Wednesday as NATO’s secretary-general said there were no signs Russia has pulled troops back from the border with Ukraine.
: Amazon lifts mask requirement for fully vaccinated workers
Read MoreAmazon has announced changes to its mask and paid leave policies related to COVID-19
Raising Rates in Europe Isn’t as Simple as It Sounds
A selloff in Southern European debt could make it harder for the European Central Bank to tighten monetary policy, giving the U.S. dollar a tailwind.Read More
The World’s Most Valuable Life Insurer Could Soon Be Indian
Enthusiasm for shares of India’s new, recently listed technology companies is fizzling out. An old state-owned insurance behemoth is trying to position itself as a more sturdy offering in its coming record listing.Read More
