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Iliad's Scaleway Expands to Italy, Seeks to Rival US Cloud Giants in Europe

Image for BoE policymakers vote 9-0 to keep rates on hold in face of war risks

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BoE Policymakers Vote 9-0 to Keep Rates on Hold in Face of War Risks

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Italy's Eni Deconsolidates Renewable Unit Plenitude

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Top Ikea Retailer to Cut 800 Office Jobs

Image for Lanxess raises chemical prices to counter effects of Iran war

Lanxess Raises Chemical Prices to Counter Effects of Iran War

Date: March 19, 2026

By Ozan Ergenay March 19 (Reuters) - Lanxess said it was raising chemical prices to counter the effects of the Middle East conflict, after the speciality chemicals maker reported annual results and...

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India in Talks With Russia, Belarus, Morocco to Boost Fertiliser Imports, Sources Say

Date: March 19, 2026

By Rajendra Jadhav and Mayank Bhardwaj MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, March 19 (Reuters) - India, a leading importer of fertilisers, is in talks to increase purchases from Russia, Belarus and Morocco as Middle...

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Iran Targets Energy Facilities Across Gulf After Israel Struck Its Key Gas Installations

Date: March 19, 2026

By Jaidaa Taha, Yousef Saba, Jana Choukeir and Yomna Ehab March 19 (Reuters) - European gas prices surged 25% and oil gained 10% on Thursday after Iran attacked energy infrastructure in the Middle...

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Greek-Operated Air Defence System Shoots Down Iranian Missiles Over Saudi

Date: March 19, 2026

By Lefteris Papadimas ATHENS, March 19 (Reuters) - An air defence system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Iran on Thursday,...

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UK and Nigeria Agree Billion-Dollar Export Finance Deal to Refurbish Ports

Date: March 19, 2026

LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Britain and Nigeria announced a 746 million pound ($990.32 million) export finance deal on Thursday to fund the redevelopment of two of Nigeria's main trading ports. - UK...

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Bank of England Policymakers Unanimously Keep Rates on Hold in Face of War Risks

Date: March 19, 2026

By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - The Bank of England's nine interest rate-setters voted unanimously to keep borrowing costs on hold in the face of inflation risks...