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Analysis-Italy's light touch on inheritance tax comes at a cost, economists say

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Gas pipeline accident reported in Russia's Omsk region, governor says

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Ukrainian attack damages power plants in Russian-controlled parts of Donetsk, official says

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Vietnam to prosecute journalist for anti-state activities

Image for US stocks lose ground, gold resumes its climb as risk appetite sours

US stocks lose ground, gold resumes its climb as risk appetite sours

Date: November 18, 2025

By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY (Reuters) -Asian stocks slid in early trade on Tuesday, as financial markets waited on a rush of key U.S economic data delayed by the government shutdown while investors rolled...

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Oil settles up 1% on Russia sanctions, interviews for next US Fed chair

Date: November 18, 2025

(Reuters) -Oil prices dipped on Tuesday as supply concerns eased with the resumption of loadings at a Russian export hub, briefly halted by a Ukrainian drone and missile strike, while traders...

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Fibre cement maker James Hardie raises annual forecast, shares hit 2-week high

Date: November 18, 2025

(Reuters) -Fibre cement maker James Hardie on Tuesday raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA and net sales forecast for its siding and trim segment, citing improving market conditions. The ASX-listed...

Image for UBS O'Connor's capital solutions strategy co-heads did not accept jobs at Cantor, source says

UBS O'Connor's capital solutions strategy co-heads did not accept jobs at Cantor, source says

Date: November 18, 2025

By Saeed Azhar and Gnaneshwar Rajan (Reuters) -UBS informed investors the co-heads of O'Connor's capital solutions strategy unit, Rodrigo Trelles and Baxter Wasson, had opted not to accept jobs at...

Image for Bank of England boosts deposit guarantee for savers to 120,000 pounds

Bank of England boosts deposit guarantee for savers to 120,000 pounds

Date: November 18, 2025

By Phoebe Seers LONDON (Reuters) -British savers will have up to 120,000 pounds ($158,000) of their money protected in the event of a bank failure, the Bank of England said on Tuesday after increasing...

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Dollar clings to gains vs. yen with Japan fiscal policy, US data in focus

Date: November 18, 2025

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The yen slid to its weakest level in more than nine months in early Asian trading on Tuesday as the dollar benefited from receding expectations that the...