Commodities
Star Phoenix to begin new sale process for drilling rigs
Star Phoenix said on Thursday that it had begun a new sale process for four drilling rigs and related equipment after terminating talks with a potential buyer.
Israeli, Greek and Cypriot leaders set to ink natural gas pipeline deal
The presidents of Greece, Cyprus and Israel were expected to sign an agreement on Thursday to build the Eastern Mediterranean natural gas pipeline, with Italy's leader reportedly expected to do the same at a later date.
Ghosn to give details on Japan escape to Beirut media next week
Former Renault-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn is set to talk to Beirut media next Wednesday to give his account of how he managed to flee Japan just months before he was set to stand trial on charges of financial misconduct.
Greggs adds vegan steak bake to meatless range
UK bakery chain Greggs has launched its new vegan steak bake in a move to expand its meat-free range.
Euro area manufacturing PMI for December revised slightly higher
Activity levels in the single currency bloc's manufacturing sector hit seven year-lows at the tail-end of 2019, with output falling at its fastest pace since 2012, although the slowdown was not quite as bad as initially feared, revised data showed.
China cuts bank reserve ratio by 50 basis points
China’s central bank said on Wednesday that it will cut the required reserve ratio for commercial lenders by 50 basis points from 6 January to help bolster the slowing economy.
Chinese manufacturing activity eases in December
Activity in the Chinese manufacturing sector eased a touch in December, according to a private survey released on Thursday.
Beijing temporarily suspends London-China Stock Connect
Beijing has temporarily suspended the Shanghai-London Stock Connect due to the tensions with Westminster over the situation in Hong Kong.