BERLIN, March 27 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's software partnership with Rivian, a cornerstone of CEO Oliver Blume's turnaround strategy for the German auto group, has passed a key milestone, bringing the
BERLIN, March 27 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's software partnership with Rivian, a cornerstone of CEO Oliver Blume's turnaround strategy for the German auto group, has passed a key milestone, bringing the
Hugh Gimber, global market strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, discusses market positioning as the Iran war continues and Macquarie said oil may hit a record $200 a barrel if the conflict drags on until June. "I think it would be a recession at $200 a barrel," Gimber tells Bloomberg Television. "That's why we're seeing such focus on finding an off-ramp," he adds. (Source: Bloomberg)
Hugh Gimber, global market strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, discusses market positioning as the Iran war continues and Macquarie said oil may hit a record $200 a barrel if the conflict drags on until June. "I think it would be a recession at $200 a barrel," Gimber tells Bloomberg Television. "That's why we're seeing such focus on finding an off-ramp," he adds. (Source: Bloomberg)
Key PointsTom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors says the S&P 500 could reach 15,000 by the end of the decade, implying 129% upside from its current level.
Key PointsTom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors says the S&P 500 could reach 15,000 by the end of the decade, implying 129% upside from its current level.
Torsten Asmus European equity markets were mixed on Friday, influenced by President Donald Trump's decision to postpone a planned strike on Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6 to facilitate ongoing negotiations, which he noted were progressing “very well.” London ( UKX ) +0.21% at 9,987.79 . UK retail sales volumes fell 0.4% month-on-month in February 2026, following an upwardly revised 2%...
Torsten Asmus European equity markets were mixed on Friday, influenced by President Donald Trump's decision to postpone a planned strike on Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6 to facilitate ongoing negotiations, which he noted were progressing “very well.” London ( UKX ) +0.21% at 9,987.79 . UK retail sales volumes fell 0.4% month-on-month in February 2026, following an upwardly revised 2% jump in January. Germany ( DAX:IND ) -0.15% to 22,547.11 . France ( CAC:IND ) -0.04% to 7,765.84 . In other parts of Europe, Spain’s annual inflation rate jumped to 3.3% in March 2026, its highest since June 2024, compared to 2.3% in February and expectations of 3.7%, according to preliminary data. The pan-European Stoxx 600 ( STOXX) traded 0.59% higher to 577.40 . European natural gas futures climbed to €56.6 per MWh on Friday, extending gains from the previous session as prospects of a de-escalation in the Middle East war remained uncertain. In the bond market , the yield on the US 10-year Treasury was slightly changed to 4.448%. The UK's 10-year yield was slightly changed to 5.031%. Germany's 10-year yield was slightly changed to 3.105% Currencies: ( EUR:USD ) ( GBP:USD ) ( CHF:USD ) ETFs: (NYSEARCA: EWG ), (NYSE: GF ), (NYSEARCA: EWI ), (NYSEARCA: EWQ ), (NASDAQ: FGM ), (NASDAQ: DAX ), (NYSEARCA: FLGR ), (NYSEARCA: FXB ), (NYSEARCA: EWU ), (NASDAQ: FKU ), (BATS: EWUS ), (NYSEARCA: FLGB ), (NYSEARCA: GREK ) More on Europe GBP/USD Chart Alert: Bull Flag Pattern In Play Ahead Of Retail Sales Data Logical Skepticism For Peace Pulls The Petrodollar Higher - EUR/USD, AUD/USD And Dollar Index Overview USD Strength Vs. Euro Vulnerability: What's Next For The EUR/USD Pair? OECD lifts G20 inflation outlook as rising energy prices impact global markets European indexes slide amid Mideast uncertainty; markets watch G7 foreign ministers’ meeting
Undercover reporter gets a taste of the sprawling fraud industry in which cryptocurrencies play a crucial role Five firms including Autotrader and Just Eat investigated over fake review failings The holiday flat near(ish) the Roman ruins of Pompeii was “disgusting”, and smelled of “a mix of dampness and sewage”, according to one reviewer on Google Maps. I never visited, but I gave it five stars. I...
Undercover reporter gets a taste of the sprawling fraud industry in which cryptocurrencies play a crucial role Five firms including Autotrader and Just Eat investigated over fake review failings The holiday flat near(ish) the Roman ruins of Pompeii was “disgusting”, and smelled of “a mix of dampness and sewage”, according to one reviewer on Google Maps. I never visited, but I gave it five stars. I did the same for an DoubleTree by Hilton hotel across the Thames river, Ibis budget hotel in east London, that is part of the Accor group, a central Travelodge and the nearby Hyatt Place – some of the best-known hotel brands in the world. Scattered in there were requests for reviews for hostels and B&Bs in Genova, Naples, Maastricht, Krakow and Brussels. For a few days I had a new job: writing fake reviews on Google Maps in exchange for cryptocurrency. Continue reading...