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Mideast war dampens India private sector growth, services pick up, PMI shows

Mideast war dampens India private sector growth, services pick up, PMI shows

BENGALURU, May 21 (Reuters) - India's private sector growth eased in May as a manufacturing slowdown driven by the Middle East war and cooling international demand offset a marginal pick-up in the service economy, a survey showed.

Nestle and Danone face fresh scrutiny over infant formula recalls

Nestle and Danone face fresh scrutiny over infant formula recalls

PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - Nestle and Danone are facing fresh scrutiny over the handling of infant formula contamination after reports published on Tuesday by French, Belgian and Swiss public media questioned the speed of recalls of potentially harmful products.

Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices

Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices

By Christina Amann, Marie Mannes and Nick Carey BERLIN/STOCKHOLM/LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices linked to the Iran war propel sales of new and second-hand EVs, data exclusively shared with Reuters shows, providing a much-needed boost

Japan's factory activity expands at slower pace, cost pressures surge

Japan's factory activity expands at slower pace, cost pressures surge

TOKYO, May 21 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity slowed slightly in May, while service sector growth ground to a halt for the first time in over a year, as surging costs linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on confidence, a business survey showed on Thursday.

Three luxury hotels in Paris lose top palace classification

Three luxury hotels in Paris lose top palace classification

Different versions of the five-star rating system are used globally to distinguish the level of service one can expect at a given hotel. Frequent travelers to France will know that the country known globally for its ability to deliver luxury also assigns the "Distinction Palace" label to a very ...

The Paris Venue That Carried the Tour de France Finish for Decades

The Paris Venue That Carried the Tour de France Finish for Decades

Parc des Princes has long been a central venue for major sporting events in France. Since its inception in 1897, the stadium has hosted a wide arra...

Tennis-Who are the other men's contenders to look out for at the French Open?

Tennis-Who are the other men's contenders to look out for at the French Open?

May 20 (Reuters) - The following are some of the other contenders for the men's singles title at the French Open, which begins on Sunday: CASPER RUUD (NORWAY) * World ranking: 17 Twice runner-up at the French Open, Ruud is a clay-court specialist and 12 of his 14 career titles have come on the

A Stadium Born in 1897 Still Shapes Paris Sport

A Stadium Born in 1897 Still Shapes Paris Sport

Parc des Princes, located in the southwest of Paris, France, is a stadium with a rich history that dates back to its original construction in 1897....

European shares fall as inflation worries grip markets

European shares fall as inflation worries grip markets

By Twesha Dikshit May 18 (Reuters) - European shares slipped on Monday, as inflation worries lingered with no sign of a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end their three-month-old war.

Morning Bid: Bonds get a taste of oil's demand destruction

Morning Bid: Bonds get a taste of oil's demand destruction

May 18 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. So, there's a limit to wishful thinking. Markets had assumed the U.S. and Iran were bound to see sense and strike a deal at any moment.

Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt

Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt

By Yoruk Bahceli, Ben Welsh, Dhara Ranasinghe and Rocky Swift LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - The world's major economies have seen their debt levels surge in recent years, while ever-increasing spending demands - from ageing populations to climate change and defence - add to the pressure.

Global bond rout deepens as inflation fears mount

Global bond rout deepens as inflation fears mount

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, May 18 (Reuters) - Bonds from Tokyo to New York extended losses on Monday as rising energy prices from the ongoing Middle East war fanned inflation fears and stoked investor wagers on rate hikes from global central banks. Benchmark 10-year U.S.