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Swiss National Bank Chairman says current situation not easy for policy

Image for Recycling body opposes EU scrap aluminium export curbs

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Recycling body opposes EU scrap aluminium export curbs

Image for Czech leader urges EU to overhaul carbon trading schemes to curb energy costs

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Czech leader urges EU to overhaul carbon trading schemes to curb energy costs

Image for Italy new car sales up by 6.2% year-on-year in January

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Italy new car sales up by 6.2% year-on-year in January

Image for Telia, Lyse to combine Norwegian mobile radio networks to save costs

Telia, Lyse to combine Norwegian mobile radio networks to save costs

Date: February 2, 2026

STOCKHOLM, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Swedish telecoms group Telia and Norway's Lyse, owner of mobile operator Ice, have agreed to combine their Norwegian mobile radio access networks into a jointly held firm,...

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Tesla new car sales in Italy jump year-on-year in January, after 2025 drop

Date: February 2, 2026

MILAN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Tesla's new car registrations in Italy rose 75% year-on-year in January, after posting an 18% drop over the whole of 2025, data from the Italian transport ministry showed on...

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US to cut tariffs on India to 18%, India agrees to end Russian oil purchases

Date: February 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he had agreed on a trade deal with India, and that India also agreed to stop buying Russian oil and buy more from the United...

Image for Glencore close to appointing Citi as adviser for Rio Tinto merger talks, sources say

Glencore close to appointing Citi as adviser for Rio Tinto merger talks, sources say

Date: February 2, 2026

By Divya Rajagopal and Clara Denina TORONTO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Swiss miner Glencore is close to engaging Citi as its lead investment bank on its potential acquisition by Rio Tinto that could create...

Image for Cinderella metal silver loses footing after surge to record high

Cinderella metal silver loses footing after surge to record high

Date: February 2, 2026

By Polina Devitt LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Silver has been dubbed the Cinderella of precious metals, spending long periods overlooked before sweeping into the spotlight and disappearing in short order...

Image for LVMH champagne arm settles dispute with workers over bonuses, union says

LVMH champagne arm settles dispute with workers over bonuses, union says

Date: February 2, 2026

PARIS, Feb 2 (Reuters) - LVMH's champagne arm, behind brands like Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot, has reached a deal with labour representatives to compensate workers for lost bonuses, the CGT...