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No going back: New imperatives for European banking

McKinsey & Company | By Matthieu L, Debasish P, Ildiko R, Hiro S, and Marcus S | May 18, 2020 Now is the time for Europe’s banking leaders to reimagine how their institutions operate and their role in society. COVID-19 remains an unresolved health challenge that has resulted in tragic loss of life. The economic

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Volkswagen admits car ad racist, apologizes

Volkswagen withdrew on Wednesday an advert posted on its official Instagram page for its Golf cars that it admitted was racist and insulting, saying it would investigate how it came about and draw consequences.



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Air France axes A380, Emirates seen cutting deliveries

The world's largest airliner, the Airbus A380, took a step closer to the aviation archives on Wednesday as Air France said it would permanently axe its grounded fleet and sources said Emirates was in talks to reduce remaining deliveries.



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Fed policymakers pledged to act as appropriate, minutes show

Federal Reserve policymakers re-upped a pledge to keep interest rates near zero until they are confident the U.S. economy is on track to recovery, a detailed summary of their most recent policy-setting meeting shows.



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FCA-PSA deal terms 'set in stone' for 50-50 merger

Terms of a planned merger between Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot-owner PSA are set in stone, FCA's chairman said on Wednesday, brushing off talk that some aspects of the deal might be re-negotiated because of the COVID-19 crisis.



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Apollo Global invests $1.75 billion in U.S. supermarket operator Albertsons

Buyout firm Apollo Global Management said on Wednesday it has invested $1.75 billion in Albertsons Companies Inc, a sign of confidence in the debt-laden U.S. supermarket operator whose fortunes have picked up in the coronavirus outbreak.



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Trump administration abruptly postpones New Mexico oil and gas auction

The Trump administration abruptly postponed an auction of oil and gas leases in New Mexico that had been scheduled to begin on Wednesday morning without providing a reason for the move.



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S&P 500 hits two-month high on growing recovery hopes

The S&P 500 hit more than a two-month high on Wednesday as signs of additional economic stimulus raised hopes of a swift recovery from a coronavirus-driven slump.



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Oil rises on lower U.S. stocks, firmer demand

Oil prices climbed more than 2% on Wednesday on signs of improving demand and a drawdown in U.S. crude inventories, but gains were capped by worries over the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and weak refining margins.



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BlackRock willing to lower ask on Argentine restructuring counter to 50-55 cents: source

BlackRock Inc is willing to drop the ask in a debt restructuring proposal to the Argentine government to between 50-55 cents on the dollar and had made the suggestion to its creditor committee, a source familiar with the group's discussions said.



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Zalando proposes Rent The Runway CEO to join board

German online fashion retailer Zalando proposed on Wednesday that Jennifer Hyman, the chief executive of U.S. clothing rental firm Rent the Runway, joins its supervisory board, replacing Alexander Samwer.



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IRS will allow people to put away more money in health savings accounts

Uncle Sam will allow you to put away up to $3,600 into a health savings account in 2021 if you have self-only coverage and a high-deductible health plan. That number is $7,200 for family coverage.

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U.S. travelers pick car rentals over flights for holidays: travel website Kayak

Travel website Kayak is seeing more demand for car rentals than air travel from customers looking to avoid crowds and stay closer to home as U.S. states reopen, Chief Executive Officer Steve Hafner told Reuters on Wednesday.



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Senate passes bill that could block Chinese firms from U.S. securities exchanges

The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Wednesday that could prevent some Chinese companies from listing their shares on U.S. exchanges unless they follow standards for U.S. audits and regulations.



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Investor Ricky Sandler pushes for herd immunity approach to coronavirus after his hedge fund suffered losses

Hedge fund manager Ricky Sandler is privately telling his friends that he supports the idea of herd immunity as a way to fight the coronavirus and get back to normal.

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