Bangladesh is facing its worst electricity crisis since 2013, a Reuters analysis of government data shows, due to erratic weather and difficulty paying for fuel imports amid declining forex reserves and value of its currency.
A gauge of top luxury stocks in Europe fell to seven-week lows on Wednesday as a selloff in the sector continued following a strong run this year that has been key for positive returns across broader European markets.
Gold consumers in top hub China slowed purchases this week as a steady rise in domestic prices started to bite, forcing dealers to offer discounts for the first time in months.
Brazilian shoemaker Arezzo Industria e Comercio SA confirmed early on Friday it had raised 833.8 million reais ($157.80 million) in a share offering priced at 82.35 reais per share.