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Russia Blames Ukrainian Drones for Attack on Lng Ship in Mediterranean

Image for Asia LNG price surge opens arbitrage from West to replace Qatari supply

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Asia Lng Price Surge Opens Arbitrage From West to Replace Qatari Supply

Image for UK economy expands in February but persisting cost pressures pose challenge for BoE

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UK Economy Expands in February but Persisting Cost Pressures Pose Challenge for BoE

Image for German services sector growth hits four-month high in February, PMI shows

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German Services Sector Growth Hits Four-Month High in February, PMI Shows

Image for French services sector remains in contraction in February, PMI shows

French Services Sector Remains in Contraction in February, PMI Shows

Date: March 4, 2026

PARIS, March 4 (Reuters) - France's services sector remained in contraction territory for the second consecutive month in February, as demand weakened and exports fell sharply, a survey by S&P Global...

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Italian Service Sector Growth Slows in February, Survey Shows

Date: March 4, 2026

ROME, March 4 (Reuters) - Italy's service sector expanded in February but at a slower pace than the previous month, a business survey showed on Wednesday, pointing to ongoing modest growth in the euro...

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European Shares Inch Higher as Investors Weigh Middle East Conflict

Date: March 4, 2026

March 4 (Reuters) - European shares ticked up on Wednesday as investors took a breather after a global equities rout that pushed the benchmark index to more than one-month lows, amid concerns about a...

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UK's Sig Flags Weaker-Than-Expected Sales in 2026 on Poor European Weather

Date: March 4, 2026

March 4 (Reuters) - British building materials supplier SIG said like-for-like sales for the first two months of 2026 have been weaker than expected due to poor weather across Europe, compounding...

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Spain's Sanchez to Trump: 'You Cannot Play Russian Roulette With the Destiny of Millions'

Date: March 4, 2026

MADRID, March 4 (Reuters) - Spain is against the "disaster" of the ongoing war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday following President Donald Trump's threats to cut...

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Spain's Service Sector Growth Slows in February Amid Rising Costs, PMI Shows

Date: March 4, 2026

MADRID, March 4 (Reuters) - Spain's service sector continued to grow in February, albeit at a slower pace, as demand softened and cost pressures intensified, an S&P Global survey showed on Wednesday. ...