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ECB gives Caltagirone green light to up stake in Monte dei Paschi, source says

Image for China cranks up pressure over Nexperia chips, European carmaker slams 'zero autonomy'

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China cranks up pressure over Nexperia chips, European carmaker slams 'zero autonomy'

Image for EU agrees weakened climate target in final-hour deal for COP30

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EU agrees weakened climate target in final-hour deal for COP30

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Ukraine attacks petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan with drones, Russia says

Image for Stocks fall after recent rally; dollar hits 4-month high vs euro

Stocks fall after recent rally; dollar hits 4-month high vs euro

Date: November 4, 2025

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -A rise in tech shares lifted Japan's Nikkei and Taiwan's TAIEX to all-time highs on Tuesday, though other markets in the region were lower following their own recent...

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UBS chairman says Switzerland is having an 'identity crisis'

Date: November 4, 2025

By Kane Wu and Selena Li HONG KONG (Reuters) -UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher on Tuesday said Switzerland is having an "identity crisis" about its role in the world of banking. Kelleher, speaking at a...

Image for China, Russia vow joint response to 'unilateral' sanctions during Russian PM visit

China, Russia vow joint response to 'unilateral' sanctions during Russian PM visit

Date: November 4, 2025

BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping has begun a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing, official news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday. They met at the Great...

Image for Oil settles lower on stronger dollar, fears of oversupply

Oil settles lower on stronger dollar, fears of oversupply

Date: November 4, 2025

(Reuters) -Oil prices were little changed early on Tuesday as markets weighed OPEC+'s decision to pause output hikes in the first quarter even as concerns over a looming supply glut persisted. Brent...

Image for UK's Reeves paves way for tax rises in her next budget

UK's Reeves paves way for tax rises in her next budget

Date: November 4, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves will say on Tuesday that she intends to focus on "fairness and opportunity" in her second annual budget due on November 26, as reports swirl...

Image for Hafnium prices near record highs in Europe on China export curbs, AI boom

Hafnium prices near record highs in Europe on China export curbs, AI boom

Date: November 4, 2025

By Ashitha Shivaprasad (Reuters) -Hafnium prices are near record highs in Europe, driven by supply constraints due to China's export controls and booming demand fuelled by AI-led growth in...