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German Job Market Continues Losing Steam, Labour Institute Says

Image for UK construction grows but house-building decline steepens, PMI shows

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UK Construction Grows but House-Building Decline Steepens, PMI Shows

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Britain Approves $19 Billion Vodafone-Three Mobile Merger

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Gsk Expands Deal With China’s Zhifei to Explore Rsv Vaccine Collaboration

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Business Leaders Fear Recession, Labour Shortages, World Economic Forum Says

Date: December 5, 2024

LONDON (Reuters) – Business leaders globally are worried about the risk of recession, labour shortages and rising inflation, despite some signs of improvement in economic conditions, a World Economic Forum survey said on Thursday. Extreme weather events are an increasing concern, following a year of record temperatures, severe flooding and wildfires, including in major economies...

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German Economy Expected to Grow by Only 0.1% Next Year, Iw

Date: December 5, 2024

BERLIN (Reuters) - The German economy will grow by only 0.1% next year, following two consecutive years of contraction, according to the forecasts of the German Economic Institute IW, seen exclusively...

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Intel's Interim co-CEO Zinsner Says New Chief Executive Will Have Foundry Experience

Date: December 5, 2024

By Zaheer Kachwala (Reuters) -Intel's next chief executive officer will have manufacturing expertise as well as experience in the product side of the business, interim co-CEO David Zinsner said on...

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UK Firms Jittery About Rise in Labour Costs and Trump Tariffs, Survey Shows

Date: December 5, 2024

By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) - British companies face a challenging 2025, the British Chambers of Commerce said on Wednesday with an increase in employment costs and potential tariffs on exports...

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Instant View: Bitcoin Vaults Above $100,000

Date: December 5, 2024

(Reuters) - Bitcoin hit a record high above $100,000 on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as U.S. president fuels expectations that his administration will usher in a friendly...

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Ds Smith Half-Year Profit Slumps in Line With Market Expectations

Date: December 5, 2024

(Reuters) - British paper and packaging firm DS Smith reported a 39% slump in half-year profit on Thursday that was in line with analysts' estimates, dampened by weak packaging prices and higher input...