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Finance

UK's Reform Party Names ex-Conservative Jenrick as Finance Chief

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Finance

Germany and France Make Proposals to Simplify EU Financial Rules, Letter Shows

Image for EU probes Shein over sale of illegal products, addictive design

Finance

EU Probes Shein Over Sale of Illegal Products, Addictive Design

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Analysis-US Dollar May Be Due for a Reprieve After a Four-Month Decline

Image for Suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker GRINCH allowed to leave France after paying fine

Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Grinch Allowed to Leave France After Paying Fine

Date: February 17, 2026

MARSEILLE, France, Feb 17 (Reuters) - French authorities have let the seized oil tanker GRINCH leave territorial waters after the company owning the vessel had to pay a penalty worth "several million...

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Wagamama Owner Mulls Sale of Airport and Rail‑hub Dining Arm, Sky News Reports

Date: February 17, 2026

Feb 17 (Reuters) - Britain's The Restaurant Group is exploring a sale of its airport and rail‑hub restaurant division, which trades under more than 20 brands, Sky News reported on Tuesday. The...

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German Investor Morale Unexpectedly Slips, Modest Recovery Still in Sight

Date: February 17, 2026

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - German investor morale fell unexpectedly to 58.3 points in February, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday, showing that the recovery of...

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Russia Pummels Ukraine's Power Grid Before Talks

Date: February 17, 2026

KYIV, Feb 17 - Russian forces pounded Ukrainian power infrastructure before a new round of peace talks, killing three energy workers and leaving tens of thousands of people without power and heat,...

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Olympics-Milan's Economy Expected to Expand More Rapidly in 2026 Thanks to Games

Date: February 17, 2026

By Giancarlo Navach MILAN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Milan's economy is expected to expand more quickly in 2026, supported by a rebound in industry, strong services activity and the boost from co-hosting the...

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German Economy Remains Stuck and Set for Just 1% Growth in 2026, Chamber of Commerce Says

Date: February 17, 2026

BERLIN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Germany's economy is expected to grow by 1% this year, more than the 0.7% previously forecast, but a year of reforms is needed to achieve a sustainable recovery, the German...