Bloomberg Germany’s 10-year government bonds held on to their biggest gain in more than two weeks as the nation auctioned five-year notes at a record-low yield before the European Central Bank announces its latest policy decision. German sovereign debt has returned 1.1 percent in the past month while holders of Treasuries have been left with no gains, according to ...

  Bloomberg The Renault-Nissan alliance will begin hiring at least 300 tech experts this month, becoming the latest carmakers to try to lure workers away from Silicon Valley. Most recruits will be software engineers with experience in vehicle connectivity and mobility services, a category that includes car-sharing, the alliance said. They will join a team led by Ogi Redzic, 45, ...

  Geneva / AP Just like Hannibal in ancient times, Swiss engineers have conquered the Alps. More than 2,200 years after the commander from the ancient North African civilization of Carthage led his army of elephants and troops over Europe’s highest mountain chain, Swiss leaders have completed another gargantuan task — and on time: Burrowing the world’s longest railway tunnel ...