Finance

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Image for France opens formal probe into teenage suspect in massive ID data breach
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France opens formal probe into teenage suspect in massive ID data breach

PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into a 15-year...

30th April, 2026

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EU overhauls merger rules amid calls for European champions

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, April 30 (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators proposed on Thursday a revamp...

30th April, 2026

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Oil retreats after hitting four-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation

By Alex Lawler LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Global oil prices jumped to a four-year high of more tha...

30th April, 2026

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Austrian parties fail to agree extension of fuel price 'brake', media report

VIENNA, April 30 (Reuters) - Talks among Austria's three ruling parties on extending a mechanism cus...

30th April, 2026

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Instant View: ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on...

30th April, 2026

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Polish banks target lending, fees as rates normalise

By Rafal Wojciech Nowak GDANSK, April 30 (Reuters) - Polish banks are looking for stronger lending a...

30th April, 2026

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Stellantis CEO says Leapmotor venture a model for future China partnerships

MILAN, April 30 (Reuters) - Stellantis has a mutually rewarding partnership with China's Leapmotor w...

30th April, 2026

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ECB keeps rates on hold and warns about Iran war hit

FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday an...

30th April, 2026

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Siemens signs $2.5 billion deal to supply up to 200 trains for Zurich

ZURICH, April 30 (Reuters) - Siemens <SIEGn.DE) has signed a 2 billion Swiss franc ($2.55 billion) d...

30th April, 2026

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Yen jumps 3% in biggest rally since late 2022 after officials' warning

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's yen surged 3%, the most in a day in over three years on Thursda...

30th April, 2026

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BoE's Bailey warns on uncertain second-round inflation effects from Middle East shock

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said policymakers were facing a...

30th April, 2026

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Japan yen surges 2%; officials issue strongest intervention warning yet 

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen surged on Thursday, following stark warnings from Toky...

30th April, 2026