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France mobilises €13 billion for tech sovereignty funding push

PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - France has mobilised €13 billion ($14.89 billion) in additional instituti...

19th June, 2026

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Russian cenbank cuts key interest rate to 14.25% from 14.5%

MOSCOW, June 19 (Reuters) - Russia’s central bank on Friday cut its key interest rate to 14.25% from...

19th June, 2026

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FTSE 100 flat as investors weigh US-Iran peace talks, energy stocks support

June 19 (Reuters) - UK shares were largely flat on Friday as U.S.-Iran peace talks in Switzerland we...

19th June, 2026

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New lawmaker Burnham calls for fundamental change in Britain

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Lawmaker Andy Burnham said on Friday Britain needed fundamental change,...

19th June, 2026

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Investors see Micron earnings as pulse check of AI rally momentum

By Laura Matthews NEW YORK, June 19 (Reuters) - Investors are seeking signs that the U.S. stock mark...

19th June, 2026

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AI-generated ads should be exempt from EU transparency rules, retail association says

By Helen Reid LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Eurocommerce, the European retail association whose member...

19th June, 2026

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Europe's mid-sized inflation shock requires measured response, ECB's Lane says

PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy is in the midst of a mid-sized inflation shock, wit...

19th June, 2026

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Regulatory easing seen unlocking €2 trillion in lending for Europe's banks

MADRID, June 19 (Reuters) - Europe's banking sector could boost lending by more than €2 trillion ($2...

19th June, 2026

Image for UK supermarket Asda slumps to near £1 billion annual loss
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UK supermarket Asda slumps to near £1 billion annual loss

By James Davey LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - British supermarket group Asda slumped to a near £1 billi...

19th June, 2026

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EDENA and Cantor8 Launch Concordia to Support Africa's Next Phase of Digital Finance

A major step toward Africa’s digital financial transformation was unveiled on Africa Day 2026 as ED...

19th June, 2026

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EU prepares tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids, Handelsblatt reports

June 19 (Reuters) - The European Commission plans to impose countervailing duties on Chinese hybrid...

19th June, 2026

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Bank of England tests private credit's resilience against severe recession

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - The Bank of England set out details on Friday of the scenario against wh...

19th June, 2026