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Image for EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again

Finance

EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again

Image for London midcaps climb to 4-year high on Trump pivot, Ukraine deal hopes (Jan 22)

Finance

London midcaps climb to 4-year high on Trump pivot, Ukraine deal hopes (Jan 22)

Image for German economy staying in slow lane in early 2026, Bundesbank predicts

Finance

German economy staying in slow lane in early 2026, Bundesbank predicts

Image for OMV CEO says strict rules on plastic recycling could stifle innovation

Finance

OMV CEO says strict rules on plastic recycling could stifle innovation

Image for Gloom lifts for UK shops but only partially, CBI survey shows

Gloom lifts for UK shops but only partially, CBI survey shows

Date: January 22, 2026

Jan 22 (Reuters) - A sharp downturn across British retailers abated somewhat this month, although store chains remain gloomy overall about their prospects, an industry survey showed on Thursday. The...

Image for Trump's rhetoric rallies Canadian support for Prime Minister Mark Carney

Trump's rhetoric rallies Canadian support for Prime Minister Mark Carney

Date: January 22, 2026

By Maria Cheng OTTAWA, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Renewed verbal attacks from U.S. President Donald Trump are prompting Canadians to rally behind Prime Minister Mark Carney, who earned a rare standing ovation...

Image for Staffing company Manpower sees global hiring stabilising after tough 2025

Staffing company Manpower sees global hiring stabilising after tough 2025

Date: January 22, 2026

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 (Reuters) - ManpowerGroup sees the global staffing market stabilising after a difficult 2025 and says improving economic conditions could set up the industry for growth in...

Image for Rheinmetall expects potential order intake of 80 billion euros, says CEO

Rheinmetall expects potential order intake of 80 billion euros, says CEO

Date: January 22, 2026

BERLIN, Jan 22 (Reuters) - German arms maker Rheinmetall expects a potential international order intake of 80 billion euros ($93.54 billion) this year, CEO Armin Papperger said on Thursday. Speaking...

Image for China willing to work with UK to boost economic ties, ministry says

China willing to work with UK to boost economic ties, ministry says

Date: January 22, 2026

BEIJING, Jan 22 (Reuters) - China is willing to work with Britain on the basis of mutual respect to promote economic ties and a favourable business environment, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on...

Image for Sterling edges up as focus shifts to data, BoE rate outlook

Sterling edges up as focus shifts to data, BoE rate outlook

Date: January 22, 2026

By Stefano Rebaudo Jan 22 (Reuters) - Sterling edged up against both the euro and the U.S. dollar after recent economic data painted a mixed picture, bringing the Bank of England rate outlook back...