
European Shares Fall; Jackson Hole Concerns Weigh
Wednesday’s more assertive comments by a Federal Reserve member sparked caution on the European stock markets.
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Wednesday’s more assertive comments by a Federal Reserve member sparked caution on the European stock markets.
The Sankei newspaper reported on Wednesday that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is considering establishing a separate supply chain to lessen its dependence on China.
Three sources with firsthand knowledge of the matter told Reuters that Japan’s Olympus Corp is close to selling its microscope subsidiary to a private equity firm in a deal that could fetch over $2.2 billion.
Chinese stocks soared as the People’s Bank decreased interest rates for the second week in a row, while broader Asian markets sank owing to Fed policy uncertainties.
Carrefour (EPA:CARR) is freezing prices on 100 basics, including sardines in tins, rice, and dishwashing detergent. Carrefour joins other corporations in assisting consumers with inflation.