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Global bond rout deepens as inflation fears mount

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, May 18 (Reuters) - Bonds from Tokyo to New York extended losses on Monday as r...

18th May, 2026

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Shein buys US-based apparel retailer Everlane, Puck News reports

May 17 (Reuters) - Online fast-fashion platform Shein is acquiring Everlane from majority owner L Ca...

18th May, 2026

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Dollar firms as oil climbs, bond rout saps risk appetite

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, May 18 (Reuters) - The dollar firmed against most major currencies on Monda...

18th May, 2026

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Asia shares slip, oil prices pile pressure on bonds

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, May 18 (Reuters) - Asia share markets slipped on Monday as fresh drone attacks...

18th May, 2026

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G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unity

By Leigh Thomas PARIS, May 18 (Reuters) - G7 finance ministers gathering in Paris on Monday will try...

18th May, 2026

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UK asking prices show bigger-than-usual rise in May, Rightmove says

LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Asking prices for British homes in May rose by more than usual for the ti...

17th May, 2026

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UK employers focus on cost management with confidence near record low

LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - British employers are prioritising cost management over growth with their...

17th May, 2026

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Standard Chartered names Manus Costello as permanent CFO

May 18 (Reuters) - Standard Chartered on Monday appointed Manus Costello as its permanent chief fina...

17th May, 2026

Image for Oil rises more than 1% after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant
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Oil rises more than 1% after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant

SINGAPORE, May 18 (Reuters) - Oil prices extended gains on Monday as efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli...

17th May, 2026

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G7 is right forum to discuss ending Iran conflict, German minister says

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, May 18 (Reuters) - The Group of Seven countries is the right forum for dis...

17th May, 2026

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France's CMA CGM suspends Cuba bookings after US executive order

PARIS, May 17 (Reuters) - French shipping giant CMA CGM has suspended all bookings to and from Cuba...

17th May, 2026

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France's Publicis to buy US data firm LiveRamp in $2.2 billion

May 17 (Reuters) - French advertising group Publicis Groupe has agreed to acquire U.S. data collabor...

17th May, 2026