The fog blanketing Australia’s economic outlook has thickened, leaving the country’s central bank in a quandary about which direction to next take interest rates.

Atos said the French state planned to acquire part of its big data and security arm for up to €1 billion as it seeks to raise more cash.

Hipgnosis, home to the catalog of artists such as Neil Young, Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers, has agreed to an improved $1.6 billion takeover by Blackstone, trumping a rival bid from Apollo-backed music company Concord Chorus.

Biden spoke with Netanyahu to reiterate U.S. concerns about a widespread invasion of Rafah and discuss prospects for a deal.

IAG’s planned €400 million acquisition of Air Europa could reduce competition, the EU said, concerned that customers could face increased prices and lower quality service.

Employees are back on the road again, driving business travel closer to prepandemic levels despite the availability of remote-work tools.