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Image for UK's FTSE 100 ends flat as energy, retailers weakness counters defence gains

Finance

UK's FTSE 100 ends flat as energy, retailers weakness counters defence gains

Image for Analysis- Drugmakers brace for Europe pricing fight after Trump's US price-cut deals

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Analysis- Drugmakers brace for Europe pricing fight after Trump's US price-cut deals

Image for Swiss rates likely to stay on hold, SNB minutes indicate

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Swiss rates likely to stay on hold, SNB minutes indicate

Image for Worldline shareholders back 500 million euro capital raise plan

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Worldline shareholders back 500 million euro capital raise plan

Image for UK firms trim wage expectations but inflation pressures remain

UK firms trim wage expectations but inflation pressures remain

Date: January 8, 2026

UK companies reduce wage growth forecasts slightly, yet inflation pressures persist, influencing Bank of England's cautious rate approach....

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German Social Democrats aim to tackle income tax reduction in 2026

Date: January 8, 2026

By Andreas Rinke and Maria Martinez BERLIN, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) want to bring forward an income tax cut for low and middle earners in Europe's biggest economy to 2026,...

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Gold could hit $5,000 an ounce in first half of 2026, says HSBC

Date: January 8, 2026

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Gold prices could rise to $5,000 an ounce in the first half of 2026 on geopolitical risks and rising debt, HSBC said on Thursday. However, the bank lowered its average 2026 price...

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EU antitrust regulators to decide on Google's Wiz deal by February 10

Date: January 8, 2026

BRUSSELS, Jan 8 (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators will decide by February 10 whether to clear Alphabet's $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity company Wiz, its largest deal ever, according to a...

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Volvo Cars recalls over 413,000 US vehicles due to rearview camera issue

Date: January 8, 2026

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Swedish automaker Volvo Cars is recalling 413,151 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the rearview camera, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA...

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Norway's Equinor awards $10 billion five-year supplier contracts

Date: January 8, 2026

Equinor awards $10 billion in contracts for maintenance and modifications. Key suppliers include Aibel and Aker Solutions. Learn more....