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Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan

TOKYO (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron called for a ceasefire in the Middle East during a visit to Japan on Wednesday. Macron, who held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, said they both believe in international law, the international order and the democratic... Read More.

US private payrolls increase steadily in March, ADP says

WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. private payrolls increased steadily in March, the ADP's national employment report showed on Wednesday. Private employment rose by 62,000 jobs last month after an upwardly revised 66,000 gain in February. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast private employment rising... Read More.

US retail sales increase solidly in February

WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased solidly in February as motor vehicle purchases rebounded and temperatures warmed up, but surging gasoline prices because of war in the Middle East could crimp spending in the months ahead. Retail sales rose 0.6% after a... Read More.

Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in South Africa through 2030

JOHANNESBURG, April 1 (Reuters) - Coca-Cola and its two authorized bottlers, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages, will invest 17.6 billion rand ($1.05 billion) in South Africa through 2030, to support expanded production capacity, the company said. The announcement was made by... Read More.