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Italy services costs rise at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows

ROME, May 6 (Reuters) - Cost pressures in Italy's service sector hit their highest level in more tha...

6th May, 2026

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G7 trade ministers to discuss critical minerals supply chain, French minister says

PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) - G7 trade ministers will discuss securing the critical minerals supply chain...

6th May, 2026

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France's services sector contracts further in April, final PMI shows

PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) - France's services sector contracted in April, as demand weakened amid econo...

6th May, 2026

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Regional leader of Spain's Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there

MADRID, May 6 (Reuters) - The regional government of Spain's Canary Islands is opposed to allowing a...

6th May, 2026

Image for German chemical mood sinks as Iran war disrupts supplies
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German chemical mood sinks as Iran war disrupts supplies

May 6 (Reuters) - Business morale in Germany's chemical industry fell to its lowest level in almost...

6th May, 2026

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The Growth of Alternative Lending: What Bad Credit Loans Signal for Financial Inclusion

For financial institutions and fintech providers, the growth of bad credit lending highlights a key...

6th May, 2026

Image for Spain services contract for first time in nearly 3 years, PMI shows
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Spain services contract for first time in nearly 3 years, PMI shows

MADRID, May 6 (Reuters) - Spain's services sector contracted in April for the first time since Augus...

6th May, 2026

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UK's Renishaw says Iran war hurting semiconductor, critical mineral supplies

May 6 (Reuters) - UK-based precision engineering group Renishaw on Wednesday said it was facing tigh...

6th May, 2026

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Rail-ticketing group Trainline sees pressure from UK policy change and Iran War

May 6 (Reuters) - Rail-ticketing group Trainline forecast on Wednesday net ticket sales of 6.2 billi...

6th May, 2026

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Iran says it wants a 'comprehensive agreement' with US

May 6 (Reuters) - Iran will only accept "a fair and comprehensive agreement" in its negotiations wit...

6th May, 2026

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Germany ponders last-ditch plan to thwart Italian bid for Commerzbank

By Tom Sims and John O'Donnell FRANKFURT, May 6 (Reuters) - As UniCredit prepares to take over Comme...

6th May, 2026

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Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier to step down, join Ahold as chief

May 6 (Reuters) - European home improvement retailer Kingfisher said on Wednesday Chief Executive Th...

6th May, 2026