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ECB should keep cutting rates in small steps, Kazimir says

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Decline in euro zone business activity eases in December, PMI shows

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Britain sets first codes of practice for tech firms in online safety regime

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Norway oil and gas industry eyes record investment in 2025

Russian tankers damaged in Kerch Strait were carrying 62,000 barrels of oil products, TASS says
Date: December 16, 2024
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Two Russian tankers that spilled oil into the Kerch Strait after sustaining serious damage during a heavy storm on Sunday were carrying 9,200 metric tons (62,000 barrels) of oil...

Thai tourism group Minor offers to buy out Spanish arm's minority shareholders
Date: December 16, 2024
(Reuters) - Thai tourism group Minor International has offered to buy out minority shareholders of Spain's Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, the Spanish company said late on Friday. The Thai group,...

Pessimism prevails among German firms for 2025, survey shows
Date: December 16, 2024
(Reuters) - German companies feel pessimistic about the new year, with only 12.6% expecting business conditions to improve in 2025, according to a poll by the Ifo institute of some 8,000 firms...

German business activity ends year in contraction territory, PMI shows
Date: December 16, 2024
By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's economic downturn eased slightly in December but business activity still contracted for a sixth month running, according to a survey published on Monday....

French stocks lead declines in Europe, business surveys on deck
Date: December 16, 2024
(Reuters) - French stocks led mild losses across European markets on Monday after a surprise ratings downgrade by Moody's, while investors awaited December business activity readings for clues on the...

Allianz withdraws $1.63 billion offer for Singapore's Income Insurance
Date: December 16, 2024
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Allianz has withdrawn its offer to acquire at least 51% of Singapore's Income Insurance for about $1.63 billion, the German company said in a statement on Monday. Reuters...
