UK and Australia agree ‘comprehensive and ambitious’ free trade deal
Reuters UK and Australia agree ‘comprehensive and ambitious’ free trade deal * UK PM Johnson: Deal is sign of global trade re-opening * Deal cuts all tariffs on UK goods imports into Australia * UK says deal protects British farmers * Agreement likely to yield small boost to UK economy Continue Reading
More support for businesses expected if UK delays lockdown easing – minister
LONDON (Reuters) – More government support for businesses is likely if there is a delay to easing Britain’s lockdown restrictions, junior health minister Edward Argar said on Monday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce later on Monday that the end of COVID-19 restrictions due on June 21 will Continue Reading
AstraZeneca shots should be halted for over-60s too – EMA official
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/astrazeneca-shots-should-be-halted-over-60s-too-ema-official-2021-06-13/?taid=60c5d27a35ede90001f5f9bf&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Tourists told to leave dollars at home as Cuban banks will no longer accept greenback
Tourists told to leave dollars at home as Cuban banks will no longer accept greenback — RT Business News
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,489 –
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,489 to 3,714,969 , data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Sunday. The reported death toll rose by 18 to 89,834 the tally showed. (Reporting by Berlin Newsroom)
‘Whatever it takes’, UK’s Johnson warns EU over post-Brexit trade
‘Whatever it takes’, UK’s Johnson warns EU over post-Brexit trade * Johnson threatens emergency measures * EU says: We’re completely united * WTO hopes they avoid a trade war Britain will do “whatever it takes” to protect its territorial integrity in a trade dispute with the European Union, Prime Minister Continue Reading
British Airways puts thousands of staff back on furlough
British Airways puts thousands of staff back on furlough (msn.com)
TREASURIES-Bears bail out as 10-year Treasuries eye best week in a year
* Ten-year yield hits 3-month low, investors rush to cover shorts * Ten-year yield down nearly 13bps this week, steepest fall in 1yr * 2s/10s spread hits narrowest since Feb The U.S. yield curve flattened and benchmark 10-year Treasuries were headed for their best week in a year on Friday Continue Reading
Universal Basic Income pilot could see everyone aged 18-64 in UK trial get £213 per week
https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/1447594/universal-basic-income-Wales-uk-ubi-amount-rates-trial-pilot/amp
Indian shares rise on financials boost as COVID-19 cases fall
Indian shares edged up to hover near record highs on Wednesday, with heavyweight financial companies leading gains, as risk sentiment improved on strength in global markets and declining COVID-19 cases at home. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index NIFTY was up 0.14% at 15,763.85, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex .BSESN rose Continue Reading