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Russia sentences Briton who fought for Ukraine to 13 years in prison camp
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Morning Bid: BoE to make the cut as others stay the course
Date: December 18, 2025
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets expect the Bank of England to be the only mover at a slew of central bank meetings on Thursday, with a 25-basis-point...
Beauty retailer Douglas tempers growth forecasts for 2026 and beyond
Date: December 18, 2025
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Beauty retailer Douglas cut its sales guidance for 2026 and beyond on Thursday, as weak consumer sentiment weighs on its key markets in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the...
Lufthansa plays catch up with European rivals after bumpy ride
Date: December 18, 2025
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - German airline group Lufthansa has vowed to start making its ambitious turnaround plan a reality in 2026 as investors remain sceptical at the end of another mixed year under...
Sterling, gilt yields rise after BoE cuts rates in tight vote
Date: December 18, 2025
By Samuel Indyk LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The British pound was steady on Thursday before the Bank of England's latest policy decision, with the central bank widely expected to lower borrowing costs...
European shares gain after US inflation data, ECB rate decision aids investor optimism
Date: December 18, 2025
Dec 18 (Reuters) - European shares were muted on Thursday as investors adopted a largely cautious stance ahead of a series of central bank announcements across the region and crucial U.S. inflation...
BP names Meg O’Neill CEO after sudden Auchincloss exit
Date: December 18, 2025
Dec 18 (Reuters) - BP has named Meg O'Neill, chief executive of Australia's Woodside Energy, as its next CEO, signalling a renewed push to boost returns and double down on oil and gas after retreating...