Why world’s first malaria shot won’t reach millions of children who need it

Why world's first malaria shot won't reach millions of children who need it

LONDON/KISUMU, Kenya, July 13 (Reuters) – After decades of work, the World Health Organization endorsed the first-ever malaria vaccine last year – a historic milestone that promised to drive back a disease that kills a child every minute. In reality, efforts are falling well short of that, with a lack of funding and commercial potential … Read more

US dollar flat in choppy trading after payrolls beat expectations

US dollar flat in choppy trading after payrolls beat expectations

US payrolls exceed expectations in June Rate futures price in 75-bps hike Yen in focus as former PM Abe gunned down NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) – The US dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies on Friday ahead of the weekend following a choppy session that saw the greenback posting both gains … Read more

European shares struggle ahead of US jobs data

European shares struggle ahead of US jobs data

LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) – European shares opened slightly lower on Friday and struggled to make gains after the shooting of Japan’s former prime minister caused a pullback in Asian shares, while investors waited for key US jobs data later in the session. Investor sentiment had been positive earlier in the session, which analysts said … Read more

Euro slumps to two-decade low as recession fears dick

Euro slumps to two-decade low as recession fears dick

Euro drops to lowest since end of 2002 as concerns build Dollar rises as Treasury yields rebound Yen near 24-year lows again Aussie dollar fails to gain traction after 50 bps rate hike Norway’s crown drops nearly 1.2% as gas workers strike LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) – The euro slumped to a two-decade low on … Read more

Second half starts with fresh swings for stocks

Second half starts with fresh swings for stocks

World stocks struggle after biggest fall in index history Euro zone inflation hits fresh record high Dollar rises against Aussie, kiwi 10-year Treasury yield holds below 3% China markets steady in a sea of ​​red in Asia LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) – The second half of the year started with more volatility for global stocks … Read more

Tesla’s run of record deliveries may be reaching the end of the road

Tesla's run of record deliveries may be reaching the end of the road

Model Y cars are pictured during the opening ceremony of the new Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars in Gruenheide, Germany, March 22, 2022. Patrick Pleul/Pool via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is expected to end its nearly two-year-long run of record … Read more

US FDA advisers recommend change to COVID vaccine composition for fall

US FDA advisers recommend change to COVID vaccine composition for fall

June 28 (Reuters) – Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday recommended a change in the design of COVID-19 booster shots this fall in order to combat more recently circulating variants of the coronavirus. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 19-2 that the next wave of COVID booster … Read more

Stocks, oil higher than China relaxes quarantine rules

Stocks, oil higher than China relaxes quarantine rules

LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) – Global shares were higher on Tuesday while oil prices firmed following China’s decision to ease some quarantine requirements for international arrivals that raised hopes for stronger growth and a revival in demand for commodities. China slashed the quarantine time for inbound travelers by half in a major easing of one … Read more

US Supreme Court again nixes Bayer challenge to weedkiller suits

US Supreme Court again nixes Bayer challenge to weedkiller suits

WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) – The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected another Bayer AG (BAYGn.DE) bid to dismiss litigation alleging that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer as the German pharmaceutical and chemical giant tries to avoid potentially billions of dollars in damages . The justices turned away a Bayer appeal and left in place … Read more

Credit Suisse found guilty in cocaine cash laundering case

Credit Suisse found guilty in cocaine cash laundering case

Credit Suisse first major Swiss bank to face criminal trial Former banker found guilty of qualified money laundering Bank plans to appeal BELLINZONA, Switzerland, June 27 (Reuters) – Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) was convicted by Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court on Monday of failing to prevent money-laundering by a Bulgarian cocaine trafficking gang in the country’s first … Read more