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PETROL STATION TYCOONS’ DEBT FIX HAS HIDDEN FLAW

30 May 2023

The Issa brothers are shifting UK filling stations to their Asda supermarket
chain for $3 bln. The deal helps prop up their balance sheet and possibly expand
elsewhere. But it leaves the grocer with extra costs and exposure to a sector at
risk from the rise of electric vehicles.

Russia writedown is Raiffeisen’s best option

30 May 2023





The Austrian bank may spin off its profitable Moscow-based unit. The new
Vienna-listed lender could struggle to operate given sanctions, shrinking its
depressed value further. Stomaching a 4.1 bln euro loss would force Raiffeisen
to atone for years of mindless Russian expansion.



ECB’s crisis tool works best if it’s never used

Features | 30 May 2023





The European Central Bank is touting its powers to buy sovereign bonds if they
come under attack from the market. That has kept traders in check, so far. The
trick for Frankfurt officials is to convincingly threaten to deploy emergency
measures without ever having to.



Syngenta’s IPO is more relief than triumph

30 May 2023





The agritech giant’s $9 bln listing looks ripe. State players will handhold it
to the bell and proceeds will help cut debt from its parent’s costly 2017 buy.
Sadly, the poster child of China’s acquisitions abroad has few to inspire, and
not many foreign investors are invited.



Capital Calls: Toyota governance fight

30 May 2023





Concise views on global finance: Proxy advisories ISS and Glass Lewis are
questioning the independence of some of the Japanese carmaker’s directors. But
their differing approaches to that issue and climate lobbying will split the
vote and hand the company an easy victory.



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Debt ceiling debacle is ultimate winner’s curse

Features | 23 May 2023

The US government is sailing perilously close to a moment when it cannot both
service its debts and pay its dues. Political dysfunction could trip into market
mayhem. Yet in monetary terms the US remains the only game in town. The debt
showdown is the flip side of that privilege.

It’s Netflix’s world, rivals just stream in it

Features | 24 May 2023

Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount are shifting strategies to stem
losses on their TV and film services. Spending to amass subscribers is no longer
the priority. Programming remains expensive, however. As the industry reshapes,
its $160 bln pioneer retains star quality.

Debt ceiling crash will have few victims

Podcasts | 25 May 2023

President Joe Biden is trying to hammer out a deal with Republican lawmakers to
ensure the United States can keep its lights on. In this Viewsroom podcast,
Breakingviews columnists explain how even if the world’s largest economy
defaults on its debts the damage will be limited.

India’s moment is obfuscated by its jobs deficit

Podcasts | 30 May 2023





The country is establishing itself on the global investment map. In this
Exchange podcast, author and ex-IMF director Ashoka Mody talks about why
executives should look at India’s underemployment problem instead of focusing on
its 7% GDP growth as they size-up the opportunity.



Erdogan win sends stark note on economy and votes

29 May 2023





People in Turkey effectively opted to prolong the president’s wild policies that
have led to 44% inflation. The extension of his 20-year rule tees up the country
to inch further away from the West. For global leaders, it’s a warning that
success in money matters only goes so far.



Capital Calls: Saudi Arabia and the BRICs

29 May 2023





Concise views on global finance: The oil economy is in talks to become the ninth
member of the Shanghai-based “BRICS bank”, another sign of Middle East money
stepping up to fill gaps in Asia created by Western-led sanctions.



How US allies can mitigate Trump 2.0

Columns | 29 May 2023





A return to the White House for the pro-Putin, protectionist and climate-sceptic
former President would pose many challenges for other rich democracies. Their
best insurance is to ramp up support for Ukraine, promote trade and speed up
action on global warming, says Hugo Dixon.



Pinduoduo’s “global” brand masks identity crisis

29 May 2023





The $95 bln group is trying to disassociate itself from China as overseas
suspicion of Beijing’s influence over apps rises. As with TikTok, relocating
corporate structures is unconvincing. True separation means costly overhauls to
supply chains, data practices and more.



Biden gives little, gets less in debt ceiling deal

28 May 2023





The White House reached an agreement with Republicans to raise the debt limit
for two years. The deal will avoid a big knock on Biden’s reelection plans, but
the victories end there. Spending caps and social-aid restrictions give
Democrats little else to cheer.



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