Samancor Chrome may cut nearly 2,500 jobs in South Africa

Investing.com -- Samancor Chrome Ltd. is considering cutting up to 2,496 jobs in South Africa in 2026 as it evaluates closing or downsizing operations due to escalating energy costs.

Taiwan’s economy forecast to grow 7.37% in 2025, sharply higher

Investing.com -- Taiwan’s economy is expected to grow 7.37% in 2025, according to the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics on Friday. This forecast represents a significant upgrade ...

Czech economy grows at fastest pace since mid-2022 in Q3

Investing.com -- The Czech economy accelerated in the third quarter of 2025, with revised data showing the fastest year-on-year growth rate in over three years, according to statistics office figures ...

Energy bill cut likely to have one-off inflation impact, says BoE’s Greene

Investing.com -- The energy bill reduction announced in the UK budget is expected to have only a temporary effect on inflation, according to Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene.

JLR cyberattack continues to drag UK car production lower

The sharp decline was primarily attributed to the ongoing effects of a major cyberattack at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the United Kingdom’s largest automaker. The cyberattack, described as ...

FTSE 100 today: Edges higher as pound slips; Mitchells & Butlers jumps on results

Investing.com -- British stocks edged higher on Friday as the pound slipped, wider European markets traded in the red, and Mitchells & Butlers shares surged after its results. As of 0830 GMT, the blue ...

France’s economy grows 0.5% in Q3, exports surge

The data showed French exports surged to 3.2% growth in the third quarter, a significant improvement from the 0.3% increase recorded in the previous quarter. INSEE attributed this export boost ...

French economic growth confirmed at 0.5% in third quarter - INSEE

(Reuters) -France’s economy grew in the third quarter, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday, confirming the preliminary reading of 0.5% that showed resilience in the euro zone’s ...

Nexperia urges China unit to resume chip production amid supply disruption

Investing.com -- Dutch chip maker Nexperia has called on its China unit to restart production and restore chip supplies, warning that customers are facing potential manufacturing stoppages.

European Metals secures €360 million Czech grant for Cinovec

Investing.com -- European Metals Holdings Limited (ASX:EMH) has been awarded a grant of up to €360 million (approximately £315 million) from the Czech government for its Cinovec Lithium Project, ...

Swedish GDP grew 1.1% in the third quarter, final data shows

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Sweden’s gross domestic product grew 1.1% in the third quarter of 2025 from the previous three month period and grew 2.6% compared to the same quarter a year earlier, final ...

Sweden’s GDP grows 1.1% in Q3, showing broad-based economic upturn

Investing.com -- Sweden’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 1.1% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, according to final figures released Friday by the Statistics ...