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Germany’s Bundestag lower house of parliament voted by a majority on Thursday to back the ratification of the European Union’s free trade agreement with Canada, five years after it provisionally …

German parliament votes to ratify CETA trade agreement with Canada Read More

After years of struggle, veteran bakeries in Venezuela’s capital Caracas are cooking up a variety of delectables, in the latest sign that the country’s slight economic boost is reviving some …

Longtime Caracas bakeries enjoy sweet benefits of dollarization Read More

Canada’s TD Bank (TD.TO) posted a surge in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday as gains from higher interest rates boosted its personal and commercial business and helped offset weakness in underwriting …

TD Bank quarterly profit jumps on higher rates boost Read More

In the hills of Tapairihua in Peru’s Andes, Samuel Retamozo and other artisanal miners have found a rich seam of copper on their indigenous community’s land. Armed with temporary government …

In Peru’s hills, an artisanal miner boom frustrates Big Copper’s plans Read More

Ford Motor Co (F.N) will invest an extra 149 million pounds ($180 million) to boost output of electric vehicle (EV) power units by 70% at its engine factory in northern …

Ford to boost EV parts investment for UK plant by $180 mln Read More

Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) and its battery subsidiary PowerCo SE have begun searching for a site for the carmaker’s first battery cell factory in North America, a company source told Reuters on …

VW eyes Canada in search for first North America cell plant – source Read More

German retail sales fell more-than-expected in October, data showed on Thursday, as inflation had consumers holding back on non-essential purchases at the start of the fourth quarter. Retail sales were …

German retail sales fall in October as inflation takes hold Read More