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Banks suffer worst session since March 2020

Bank stocks slump in Dublin following similar moves across other European markets

Talks come after ING decided to quit the French market

Market nervy over Fed tightening of monetary policy

Company understood to be unaware he was facing trial on alleged fraud offences

Leading names sold off on Irish market as investors cautious about construction sector

French bank’s ALD arm strikes deal to buy rival LeasePlan

The next generation is taking over at the Zara owner

Analysts wonder how much further Erdogan will let the currency fall

New offshore project from Enterprize Energy will power a green hydrogen facility

Bolt-on deal should boost the group’s return on tangible equity to 12.7 per cent in 2024

Cuts will come as company merges retail network with that of Credit du Nord unit

Evergrande misses payment deadline on dollar bond interest but has 30-day grace period

Beijing’s crackdown ripples across to national and regional bourses

Plants in Kildare, Meath and Wicklow will generate enough electricity for 12,700 homes

Dublin index falls but many European shares ahead on corporate newsflow

French telecoms billionaire launches offer to buy out his €11bn Iliad telecoms empire

ECB likely to take steps to avoid ‘excessive dividends’ when cap is lifted

Bank charges rose to €69,332 in last financial year – more than double the level of 2018

Move is part of wider scheme to reduce share capital and return money to shareholders

Investors look to US and European economic data to gauge future path of monetary policy

Recovery from Covid-19 remains patchy, with exports reviving but broader economic activity dampened

Inflation fears subside, boosting euro zone bond yields

American bank says in a memo that more workers will come to its London and Bournemouth sites from June 21st

UK airlines dip on limited easing of restrictions

Cautious optimism among investors over the impact of vaccine rollouts

Expectations for continued central bank support help drive stock benchmarks higher

Building materials group is seeking to reduce its share capital

Dresses for hire and beauty salons could feature in Swedish chain’s post-Covid shops

Asian stocks have gained faster than their US counterparts so far this year

Mining stocks rise in London, but most other sectors come under pressure

Consortium consists of 12 banks and IBM with CRIF also coming onboard as a backer

Mass Covid vaccination and Brexit clarity ‘may mark beginning’ of better times

Effects on labour market and credit flows will continue to hinder recovery

Xavier Neil joins with two French businessmen in sustainable consumer goods Spac

Global investors are rotating into beaten-down value stocks and cyclicals

Investors see Britain as being disproportionately hit by Covid-19

Fresh stimulus for UK economy and strong quarterly earnings boost trading

This follows losses connected with vaccine trails and US stimulus

Mounting expectations of win for Biden helps boost sentiment towards China’s currency