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German lender Commerzbank's profits jump as it fends off UniCredit
German lender Commerzbank's profits jump as it fends off UniCredit
by  AFP

German lender Commerzbank on Friday reported its best quarterly profit since 2011, ahead of a key shareholder meeting where it will seek to rally support to fend off advances from Italy's UniCredit. Commerzbank's bosses are set to use an annual general meeting next Thursday to rally support for their strategy to remain independent.

China sales to US slump even as exports beat forecasts
China sales to US slump even as exports beat forecasts
by  AFP

China said Friday sales to the United States slumped last month while its total exports topped forecasts, as Beijing fought a gruelling trade war with its superpower rival. However, exports to the United States -- one of China's top trading partners -- fell 17.6 percent month-on-month, data showed.

Chinese fabric exporters anxious for US trade patch-up
Chinese fabric exporters anxious for US trade patch-up
by  AFP

Surrounded by samples of silk and glittering tweed in one of China's largest fabric markets, textiles exporter Cherry said she was anxiously awaiting the result of trade talks with the United States this weekend. Sales to the United States made up 18 percent of China's total textiles and apparel exports in 2024, according to Moody's Ratings.

Asian stocks lifted by hopes for US-China talks after UK deal
Asian stocks lifted by hopes for US-China talks after UK deal
by  AFP

Most Asian equities rose Friday on growing optimism that the worst of Donald Trump's trade war is past after he reached a deal with Britain and suggested he could lower tariffs on China as officials prepare for high-stakes talks this weekend.

Former head of crypto platform Celsius sentenced 12 years
Former head of crypto platform Celsius sentenced 12 years
by  AFP

The founder and former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency trading platform Celsius, Alexander Mashinsky, was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison on fraud charges. Mashinsky, 50, pleaded guilty last December to securities fraud in a deal that reduced the level of charges he faced.