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Image for China cannot profit from low tariffs and shield own market, EU trade chief says

Finance

China Cannot Profit From Low Tariffs and Shield Own Market, EU Trade Chief Says

Image for Sonova expects FY revenue at lower end of target range, CEO says in interview

Finance

Sonova Expects Fy Revenue at Lower End of Target Range, CEO Says in Interview

Image for US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs

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US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Global Tariffs

Image for German business lobby warns of unfair trade practices by China

Finance

German Business Lobby Warns of Unfair Trade Practices by China

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Germany Is Discussing Future Gas Market, Including Strategic Reserve

Date: February 20, 2026

BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The German government is consulting with stakeholders on how the country's gas market can be developed, an economy ministry spokesperson said on Friday, leaving open the...

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Croatia Must Allow Russian Oil Flows to Hungary and Slovakia, Mol Says

Date: February 20, 2026

Feb 20 (Reuters) - Croatian pipeline operator JANAF must allow transit of Russian seaborne oil to Hungary and Slovakia, refiner MOL Group said on Friday, noting both countries have exemptions to EU...

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EU Allows Berlin to Take Long-Term Control of Rosneft's German Assets

Date: February 20, 2026

FRANKFURT, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Friday said it had approved the "acquisition of sole control" of Rosneft's German assets by the German economy ministry. A spokesperson for the...

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German Finance Minister Calls Talk of ECB President Succession 'speculation'

Date: February 20, 2026

FRANKFURT, Feb 20 (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Friday that discussion of the term length of ECB President Christine Lagarde was "speculation", but that when it came time...

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Lme Confirms Permanent Restrictions on Large-Position Holders After Consultation

Date: February 20, 2026

LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The London Metal Exchange (LME) confirmed on Friday that it is imposing permanent restrictions on members with large positions in nearby contracts, a move initially...

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Spain Urges EU to Lift Sanctions on Venezuela's Interim President After Amnesty Bill

Date: February 20, 2026

MADRID, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Spain's foreign minister urged the European Union on Friday to lift its sanctions on Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, after lawmakers in the South American...