Hong Kong Oct retail sales up 5.6%, helped by inbound tourism
HONG KONG The continued revival of inbound tourism helped Hong Kong's retail sales notch up an 11th consecutive
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Remy Cointreau Keeps Outlook Even as US Cognac Sales Plunge
Remy Cointreau SA’s first-half profit missed analyst expectations amid a sharp decline in US demand for its pricey
1970-01-01 08:00
Devin Haney to vacate undisputed lightweight titles ahead of Regis Prograis fight
Devin Haney has announced he is relinquishing his undisputed lightweight titles, as he prepares for a super-lightweight fight with WBC champion Regis Prograis. Haney, 25, won the WBC lightweight title by outpointing Jorge Linares in 2021, before taking the remaining major belts from George Kambosos Jr in 2022. Haney beat the Australian via decision in Melbourne last June, before repeating the result four months later to retain the gold – also in Melbourne. The unbeaten American then retained the titles with a narrow decision over former champion Vasiliy Lomachenko in May, before setting his sights on a new division. Haney will box compatriot Prograis, 34, in San Francisco on 9 December, as he bids to become a two-weight world champion. But Haney will not enter San Francisco as a reigning champion, having told ESPN on Wednesday (29 November) that he is vacating his lightweight belts. “I did everything at 135[lbs] that I could,” he said. “The biggest fight for me was making that Gervonta Davis fight, and his side showed no interest in making the fight. “I’ve outgrown the division, so now I make my quest to 140 to become a two-division champion. And after this fight, I look to become a three-division champion and move up to 147, God willing that I’m successful in this fight. “I made history in becoming undisputed, and that was a milestone for me, but now I’m at the point in my career where I want to make the biggest and the best fights happening in the world. I’m a pay-per-view fighter.” Haney has a professional record of 30-0 (15 knockouts), while Prograis’s pro record stands at 29-1 (24 KOs). Prograis suffered the sole defeat of his pro career in 2019, when he lost a majority decision to Josh Taylor. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More Conor Benn seemingly confirms Chris Eubank Jr fight date Benn vs Eubank Jr will not take place in Britain as board intervenes Mikaela Mayer pushes for three-minute rounds in Natasha Jonas clash
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Dollar edges up from three-month low, French inflation data dents euro
By Samuel Indyk and Ankur Banerjee LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar edged up from a three-month low on Thursday but was
1970-01-01 08:00
Analysts at China's CICC told not to publish bearish views, wear luxury items -memo
HONG KONG China International Capital Corp (CICC), the country's third-largest investment bank by market value, has told analysts
1970-01-01 08:00
German Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Rises to Highest Since 2021
Germany’s unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to the highest level in 2 1/2 years, a sign that the weakness
1970-01-01 08:00
Dutch Government Kicks Off €1 Billion ABN Amro Stake Sale
The Dutch government plans to sell shares worth about €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in ABN Amro Bank NV
1970-01-01 08:00
French economy contracts in Q3, inflation eases further
PARIS (Reuters) -The French economy contracted by 0.1% in the third quarter of the year, revised data from the statistics
1970-01-01 08:00
Traders Fully Price ECB Rate Cut in April as Inflation Eases
Traders are betting on an ever-earlier start to European Central Bank interest-rate cuts next year after surprisingly low
1970-01-01 08:00
OPEC+ Meets With Aim of Resolving Deadlock on Production Cuts
OPEC+ meets on Thursday as the group seeks to resolve a deadlock on oil quotas and considers further
1970-01-01 08:00
Girls Aloud to tone down costumes for reunion tour
Girls Aloud are not planning to wear risque outfits for the reunion tour next year as they do not wish to embarrass their children.
1970-01-01 08:00
French Economy Unexpectedly Shrinks While Inflation Eases
France’s economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter while November inflation sank more than anticipated — prompting investors
1970-01-01 08:00