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ECB surveys see quick return of inflation to target
FRANKFURT, May 4 (Reuters) - Euro zone inflation will surge this year on higher energy prices but wi...
4th May, 2026
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Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI
LONDON, May 4 (Reuters) - Euro area manufacturers rushed to build inventories of raw materials in Ap...
4th May, 2026
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Euro zone firms see new inflation surge if war lasts months, ECB poll shows
FRANKFURT, May 4 (Reuters) - Euro zone firms see the risk of a new inflation surge akin to that seen...
4th May, 2026
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German factory outlook turns negative for first time since 2024, PMI shows
BERLIN, May 4 (Reuters) - German manufacturer sentiment turned negative in April for the first time...
4th May, 2026
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French manufacturing output and orders rise in April on inflation fears, PMI shows
PARIS, May 4 (Reuters) - French manufacturing output and new orders rose in April as customers sped...
4th May, 2026
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Supply concerns lift orders for Spain's manufacturers in April, PMI shows
May 4 (Reuters) - Spain's manufacturing output and new orders rose in April as clients rushed to sec...
4th May, 2026
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Shares in German carmakers fall after Trump tariff hike
FRANKFURT, May 4 (Reuters) - Shares in German auto and truckmakers fell on Monday after U.S. Preside...
4th May, 2026
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Bank of France's Villeroy sees inflation returning to 2% in 2027, 2028
PARIS, May 4 (Reuters) - Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Monday he expec...
4th May, 2026
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Swiss lawmakers seek to fast-track UBS capital decision as debate begins
By Ariane Luthi ZURICH, May 4 (Reuters) - Swiss lawmakers want to decide swiftly on new capital rule...
4th May, 2026
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Tesla registrations in Norway fall 61% year-on-year in April
OSLO, May 4 (Reuters) - Registrations of new Tesla cars in Norway fell 61% in April from a year earl...
4th May, 2026
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Analysis-Kone's new TK Elevator deal comes amid climate change on European champions
By Anne Kauranen, Elviira Luoma and Christoph Steitz HELSINKI/GDANSK/FRANKFURT, May 4 (Reuters) - Br...
4th May, 2026
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Morning Bid: Opening the Strait, or maybe not
May 4 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. A new week...
4th May, 2026