Finance

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Sterling set for weekly decline as traders await key UK economic data

By Joice Alves LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Sterling steadied against the dollar on Friday after fallin...

9th January, 2026

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Saks Global seeks to file for bankruptcy as soon as Sunday, Bloomberg News reports

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Luxury retailer Saks Global is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as soon...

9th January, 2026

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Analysis-Putin sends warning to Ukraine and West with weapon not used since 2024

By Mark Trevelyan and Andrew Osborn LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin's launch of a...

9th January, 2026

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Italy to spend 1 billion euros to cut energy prices, PM Meloni says

ROME, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The Italian government plans to spend around 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion)...

9th January, 2026

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Amazon Pharmacy starts offering Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss pill

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Amazon Pharmacy said on Friday it now offers Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill through in...

9th January, 2026

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Italy's PM open to selling government stake in Monte Paschi but sees no rush

ROME, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The Italian government is open to selling its remaining stake in bailed-out...

9th January, 2026

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Global equity funds snap three-week inflow streak

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Global equity funds recorded their first weekly outflow in three weeks in the week...

9th January, 2026

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Germany plans measures to combat harmful AI image manipulation

BERLIN, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Germany's justice ministry plans to present measures in the near future th...

9th January, 2026

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Winter storm halts parts of Volkswagen production in Germany

BERLIN, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A winter storm passing over northern Europe on Friday forced Volkswagen to...

9th January, 2026

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China's Zeekr brand to enter more European markets, considering hybrid models, executive says

By Giulio Piovaccari BRUSSELS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Premium Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr will e...

9th January, 2026

Image for Factbox-Elon Musk's Grok faces global scrutiny for sexualised AI deepfakes
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Factbox-Elon Musk's Grok faces global scrutiny for sexualised AI deepfakes

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Governments and regulators from Europe to Asia have condemned and some have opened...

9th January, 2026

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Factbox-What's in the EU-Mercosur trade deal and why is it contentious?

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - European Union countries gave provisional clearance...

9th January, 2026