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UK's FTSE 100 ends flat as energy, retailers weakness counters defence gains
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Analysis- Drugmakers brace for Europe pricing fight after Trump's US price-cut deals
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Swiss rates likely to stay on hold, SNB minutes indicate
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Worldline shareholders back 500 million euro capital raise plan
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....