The Czech Republic's unemployment rate decreased less-than-expected at the end of the first quarter, figures from the labour office showed Tuesday. The unemployment rate came in at 3.
Taiwan consumer price inflation eased more-than-expected in March from a 19-month high in the previous month, data released by the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting, and Statistics showed on Tuesday.
Imperial Brands PLC (IMB.L, IMBBF.PK, IMBBY.PK) said, as previously guided, growth in first-half Group adjusted operating profit is projected to be at low single digits on a constant currency basis, reflecting the anticipated second-half weighting of performance.
The boards of Alliance Bidco Ltd and Gresham Technologies plc have reached agreement on the terms and conditions of a recommended cash offer by Alliance Bidco for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Gresham.
Foreign trade data from France and bank lending survey results from the euro area are the top economic news due on Tuesday. At 2.45 am ET, foreign trade and current account figures are due from France.