Germany's Uniper said on Wednesday the government could take a controlling stake in the company as the utility seeks further aid, sending its shares tumbling 20%.

Euro zone industrial production was much weaker than expected in July, data showed on Wednesday, mainly because of a sharp drop in the output of capital goods that are used for to make finished products and reflect business investment.

HONG KONG (Reuters) -Seven companies have bid for new casino licenses in the world's biggest gaming hub, with new contracts set to start at the beginning of 2023, Macau's government said on Wednesday.

Norway's Equinor became the first Western oil major to fully exit Russia this month, avoiding the high-profile clashes with Moscow experienced by some rivals - but it also paid a price.

Uniper said it was looking at alternatives with the German government for bailing out the utility, including a possible a straight stake increase, sending its shares more than 16% lower on Wednesday.

The Bank of Japan has conducted a rate check in apparent preparation for currency intervention, the Nikkei website reported on Wednesday citing unnamed sources.