BusinessThe GuardianBusinessJul 23, 2026 · 1 min‘Customers prefer AI chatbots to humans’ says British Gas boss as 1,300 call centre staff axedChris O’Shea defends Centrica’s plans as it reports rise in retail profits despite falling customer numbers The owner of British Gas has claimed that most households would rather speak with an AI chatbot than deal with the company’s staff…The Guardian
BusinessEuronewsBusinessJul 23, 2026 · 1 minFrom Leonardo to Maria Callas to the white stork: faces and symbols on new euro notes from 2026The ECB has unveiled ten finalist designs for future euro banknotes, featuring culture and nature: Leonardo, Maria Callas, Beethoven, Marie Curie and emblematic European birds.Euronews
BusinessRio TimesBusinessJul 23, 2026 · 1 minBrent Crude Tops US$100 After Red Sea AttacksBrent crude topped US$100 for the first time since May after Red Sea attacks, with mixed effects across Latin America. The post Brent Crude Tops US$100 After Red Sea Attacks appeared first on The Rio Times .Rio Times
BusinessRNZBusinessJul 23, 2026 · 1 minOil price shock for New Zealand far from over - Westpac economistThe price of Brent crude oil hit a six-week high of US$96 (NZ$165) a barrel on Thursday.RNZ
BusinessRio TimesBusinessJul 23, 2026 · 1 minA CAF Guarantee Helps Argentina Unlock Billions in FinancingCAF approved a US$250 million guarantee for Argentina, part of a scheme aiming for around US$4.3 billion. The post A CAF Guarantee Helps Argentina Unlock Billions in Financing appeared first on The Rio Times .Rio Times
BusinessEuronewsBusinessJul 23, 2026 · 1 minLeonardo, Callas and Curie or Europe's birds: culture or nature on new euro notes, vote opensThe ECB has revealed the ten finalist designs for future euro banknotes, featuring culture and nature: Leonardo, Maria Callas, Beethoven, Marie Curie and emblematic European birds.Euronews
BusinessRio TimesBusinessJul 23, 2026 · 1 minCemex Lifts Its 2026 Outlook as EBITDA Jumps 24%Key Facts —The quarter. Cemex, the Mexican building-materials giant, lifted second-quarter sales 12% to about US$4.1 billion, with growth in all four of its regions. —The cash flow. Operating cash flow (EBITDA) hit a record US$1.02…Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessJul 23, 2026 · 1 minAn IDB Mission Lands in Caracas, the First in Seven YearsAn IDB technical mission arrived in Caracas to explore financing, the first such approach in seven years. The post An IDB Mission Lands in Caracas, the First in Seven Years appeared first on The Rio Times .Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessJul 23, 2026 · 1 minSpain’s Repsol Bets on Venezuela Oil, Parks $5.4Bn DebtRepsol is prioritizing raising Venezuelan oil output over recovering the roughly US$5.4 billion Caracas owes it. The post Spain’s Repsol Bets on Venezuela Oil, Parks $5.4Bn Debt appeared first on The Rio Times .Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessJul 23, 2026 · 1 minEcuador’s Noboa Plans a Public-Works Spree From SeptemberPresident Noboa says a large-scale public-investment push begins in September 2026, as spending more than doubles. The post Ecuador’s Noboa Plans a Public-Works Spree From September appeared first on The Rio Times .Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessJul 23, 2026 · 1 minUruguay AFAP Private Pensions Survive Government OverhaulUruguay reversed its most contested pension change, keeping the private AFAP funds and their link with affiliates. The post Uruguay AFAP Private Pensions Survive Government Overhaul appeared first on The Rio Times .Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessJul 23, 2026 · 1 minHow Uruguay Drew US$6.7 Billion Into Its Power GridUruguay attracted about US$6.7 billion in power-generation investment over five years, reaching 99% renewable electricity. The post How Uruguay Drew US$6.7 Billion Into Its Power Grid appeared first on The Rio Times .Rio Times