spawns/iStock via Getty Images The inflation rate in France increased to 1.70% in March from 0.90% in February, more than the estimated 1.6%, preliminary readings showed. The CPI increased 0.90% in March of 2026 over the previous month, above the expected 0.8%. The EU-harmonized annual inflation rate in France accelerated to 1.9% in March from 1.1% in the previous month. More on France U.S. Tariff...
spawns/iStock via Getty Images The inflation rate in France increased to 1.70% in March from 0.90% in February, more than the estimated 1.6%, preliminary readings showed. The CPI increased 0.90% in March of 2026 over the previous month, above the expected 0.8%. The EU-harmonized annual inflation rate in France accelerated to 1.9% in March from 1.1% in the previous month. More on France U.S. Tariffs: A New Trade War? EWQ: Falling Real Rates Delayed The Bear Case, But 2026 May Not Europe markets start week in neutral gear as investors weigh Trump’s oil threats European stocks muted after Trump grants 10-day pause on Iran strikes Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on iShares MSCI France ETF
Ust-Luga, Russia’s key oil export port on the Baltic coast, sustained further damage following an overnight drone attack as Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. Drones targeted the port area early Tuesday morning, regional governor Alexander Drozdenko said in a Telegram post . He did not provide details on the extent of the damage to the facility, which handles crude a...
Ust-Luga, Russia’s key oil export port on the Baltic coast, sustained further damage following an overnight drone attack as Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. Drones targeted the port area early Tuesday morning, regional governor Alexander Drozdenko said in a Telegram post . He did not provide details on the extent of the damage to the facility, which handles crude and oil products as well as chemicals, fertilizers and general cargo. Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian infrastructure along the Baltic coast in the past few days, in an apparent effort to curb the Kremlin’s export revenue. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Monday that some of Kyiv’s international partners have urged Ukraine to scale back the strikes , though he did not name them. Read: Russia’s Key Baltic Oil Ports on Fire Again, Images Show Russia has profited from soaring oil prices partly due to disruptions linked to the war in Iran, which have heightened concerns over global crude supply. That has pushed the price of Urals — Russia’s main export blend — to its highest level in nearly four years. A US waiver allowing a broad range of countries to purchase seaborne Russian crude has also boosted demand. However, Ukraine’s attacks are beginning to erode those gains. Strikes have forced Ust-Luga and Primorsk — which together handle about 40% of Russia’s seaborne crude exports — to reduce loadings. The attacks have also led to stray drones crashing in several Baltic neighboring nations.
Australia has decided to boost pay for over half a million young workers, as the government tries to help people cope with the rising cost of living. Workers aged 18-20 years old in the retail, fast food and pharmaceutical sectors should receive the same pay as people older than that, according to a statement from the Fair Work Commission on Tuesday, with the changes to be phased in gradually from...
Australia has decided to boost pay for over half a million young workers, as the government tries to help people cope with the rising cost of living. Workers aged 18-20 years old in the retail, fast food and pharmaceutical sectors should receive the same pay as people older than that, according to a statement from the Fair Work Commission on Tuesday, with the changes to be phased in gradually from December this year over the next four years. The decision is likely to impact major retailers across the country such as McDonald’s Corp , Woolworths Group Ltd , and Coles Group Ltd. , who all employ large numbers of younger workers. Under the current pay structure, 18-year-olds receive 70% of the adult rate, 19 year olds receive 80% and 20 year olds receive 90%. It will take until July 2029 for an 18 year-old employee to see their pay fully equalized with someone aged 21 years or older, according to the statement.
Denison Mines press release ( DNN ): FY Non-GAAP EPS of -C$0.08. Revenue of C$4.92M (+22.4% Y/Y). More on Denison Mines Corp. Denison Mines: De-Risking And The New Phoenix ISR Milestone Phoenix Momentum Tightens The Risk-Reward For Denison Mines Denison Mines approves FID for Phoenix uranium mine, construction set for March Historical earnings data for Denison Mines Corp. Financial information for...
Denison Mines press release ( DNN ): FY Non-GAAP EPS of -C$0.08. Revenue of C$4.92M (+22.4% Y/Y). More on Denison Mines Corp. Denison Mines: De-Risking And The New Phoenix ISR Milestone Phoenix Momentum Tightens The Risk-Reward For Denison Mines Denison Mines approves FID for Phoenix uranium mine, construction set for March Historical earnings data for Denison Mines Corp. Financial information for Denison Mines Corp.
(RTTNews) - Alstom S.A. (ALSMY, AOMFF, ALO.PA), a rail transport and mobility solutions company, on Tuesday announced that it has signed a new systems contract in the AMECA region as part of a consortium.
(RTTNews) - Alstom S.A. (ALSMY, AOMFF, ALO.PA), a rail transport and mobility solutions company, on Tuesday announced that it has signed a new systems contract in the AMECA region as part of a consortium.
JJFarquitectos Unilever ( UL ) is nearing a deal to merge its global foods division with McCormick & Company ( MKC ) with an upfront cash component of ~$15.7B and the majority of the consideration in McCormick ( MKC ) equity. The transaction would be undertaken by a Reverse Morris Trust, which is intended to be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax to Unilever and its shareholders, the company said...
JJFarquitectos Unilever ( UL ) is nearing a deal to merge its global foods division with McCormick & Company ( MKC ) with an upfront cash component of ~$15.7B and the majority of the consideration in McCormick ( MKC ) equity. The transaction would be undertaken by a Reverse Morris Trust, which is intended to be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax to Unilever and its shareholders, the company said in a statement . The potential transaction could see Unilever ( UL ) spin off its foods division and subsequently merge it with McCormick & Company ( MKC ), creating a combined global food entity. Under the proposed structure, Unilever ( UL ) shareholders are expected to retain a 65% stake in the merged company. However, Unilever ( UL ) cautioned that there is “no certainty that any transaction will be agreed.” The foods unit, which includes brands like Knorr and Hellmann’s, remains a key contributor with a strong margin profile. While for McCormick ( MKC ) the combination would expand its portfolio beyond spices and seasonings into a broader packaged foods platform, enhancing scale, brand reach, and global distribution capabilities. MKC ( MKC ) stock traded about 2.5% higher on Tuesday during premarket hours, while UL ( UL ) also traded marginally higher. More on Unilever, McCormick McCormick Q1 Earnings Preview: A Cool Valuation For This Spice Leader Unilever: Portfolio Reshaping Advances With Food Business Under Review Unilever: Relatively Anemic In 2026, I Say 'Hold' McCormick Q1 Earnings Preview Big Food’s growth problem pushes McCormick toward risky mega deal: WSJ
The number of fire hotspots across Indonesia and Malaysia is at the highest in seven years, raising the risk of severe haze conditions across the region in the coming months. There were 825 smoldering hotspots in March across key palm-oil growing regions of the two countries, according to the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre. The agency looked at satellite imagery which can detect heightene...
The number of fire hotspots across Indonesia and Malaysia is at the highest in seven years, raising the risk of severe haze conditions across the region in the coming months. There were 825 smoldering hotspots in March across key palm-oil growing regions of the two countries, according to the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre. The agency looked at satellite imagery which can detect heightened levels of infrared radiation. A fire detection algorithm then parses the dataset to identify the points associated with a blaze. Forest and land fires, and the choking haze they cause, are a near-annual problem across Southeast Asia, disrupting tourism, causing respiratory illnesses, and costing local economies billions of dollars. But the spike in fire hotspots so early in the year points to an evolving calendar of risks as climate change reconfigures seasonal patterns. “This points to a structural shift, where fire and haze risks are no longer confined to the main dry period but increasingly extend into off-season windows due to prolonged dryness,” said Khor Yu Leng , an economist at Segi Enam Advisors, who tracks transboundary haze for the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. The most severe crisis in recent memory came in 2015 , when widespread fires triggered a regional haze emergency, leading to $16 billion in damages, school closures, flight disruptions and sparking diplomatic tensions between neighboring countries. Dryness this year could lead to a similar scenario, forecasters warn. The fires can occur naturally or result from land clearance for various crops. In Indonesia and Malaysia, the world’s biggest producers of palm oil, large swathes of wild vegetation are set ablaze to make room for new plantations. While both countries have banned using fire to clear and manage acreage, enforcement has been challenging. The issue is often most acute during the dry season, typically from April through September, when peatlands become highly flammable and fires ...