Economic News
Credit Bank of Moscow eurobond sale greeted by strong demand
Russia's second-largest private bank successfully tapped global debt markets this week, via the sale of a heavily over-subscribed issue.
Trade talks to continue next week in Washington
US and Chinese officials will meet next week in Washington to continue talks on trade in an attempt to secure a final deal that will put an end to the current tensions.
US-China trade talks split without resolution
Trade talks between the US and China that were aimed at averting the imposition of new tariffs in March have broken up without reaching a resolution.
Spain calls snap general election for 28 April
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday called a snap election for 28 April after the government’s budget draft was rejected by parliament on Wednesday.
UK retail sales bounce as consumers shrug off Brexit worries
UK shop sales jumped more than expected last month, as households engaged in a bit of retail therapy in the face of the political and economic uncertainty.