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ECB President Lagarde Plans to Quit Before Macron's Term Ends, Ft Reports
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US Stocks Follow European Shares Higher; Geopolitical Jitters Boost Oil, Gold
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Asia Stocks Rise Despite Lingering AI Worries, Oil Down After US-Iran Talks
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Oil Settles up 4% on Iran-US Tensions, Russia-Ukraine Talks End Without Breakthrough
Euro Weaker After Report ECB Chief to Leave; Dollar Higher After Data, Fed Minutes
Date: February 18, 2026
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The dollar held its ground on Wednesday as geopolitical risks kept markets on edge and investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve for signals on future...
John Lewis Lifts Pay Above Inflation, Joining Rival UK Retailers
Date: February 18, 2026
LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The John Lewis Partnership, Britain's largest employee‑owned business, on Wednesday became the latest major retailer to lift store staff pay by more than inflation,...
UK's Reform Backs BoE and Budget Watchdog but Promises Change
Date: February 18, 2026
LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Britain's right-wing Reform UK party said it would revamp the Bank of England and the country's budget arbiter as it seeks to balance promises of change to voters with...
UK Pay Settlements Edge Up, Hinting at More Generous Deals in 2026, Brightmine Survey Shows
Date: February 18, 2026
LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Pay settlements awarded by British employers have risen in value after a largely stable 2025, suggesting the start of a shift towards higher deals this year as businesses...
Trading Day: AI Disruption, US-Iran Nuclear Talks, Rate Cut Bets Keep Investors on Their Toes
Date: February 17, 2026
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks see-sawed to nominal gains on Tuesday as investors juggled ongoing concerns over spending on artificial intelligence and the potential...
Europe Loses Hold on American Tourists, Woos Chinese, Indian Travellers
Date: February 17, 2026
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Chinese and Indian tourists are set to make up for a potential slowdown in growth from U.S. travellers to Europe this year, according to a survey published on Wednesday by the...