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EU leaders set to agree on loan to Ukraine backed by EU budget - draft text

BRUSSELS, Dec 19 (Reuters) - European Union leaders could agree to borrow on the market, against the...

19th December, 2025

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Trading Day: Three cheers for 'whacky' inflation

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 18 (Reuters) - This will be the last regular 'Trading Day' n...

19th December, 2025

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UK car production steadies as JLR recovers and Nissan launches EV production

Dec 19 (Reuters) - British car production fell 1.7% in November to 63,126 units, industry data showe...

19th December, 2025

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New Zealand's business confidence hits highest level in 30 years, ANZ survey shows

SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand's business confidence surged in December to hit its highest l...

19th December, 2025

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Nike fails to contain margin bleed amid tariffs, turnaround, as shares fall

By Juveria Tabassum and Nicholas P. Brown Dec 18 (Reuters) - Nike on Thursday reported a drop in gro...

19th December, 2025

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Yen weakens against peers after BOJ raises interest rates

SINGAPORE, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The yen was pinned near recent lows on Friday while traders waited to...

19th December, 2025

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Irish central bank raises growth forecasts, says economy resisting US headwinds

DUBLIN, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Ireland's central bank on Friday raised its forecasts for domestic econom...

19th December, 2025

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Kering to buy jewellry producer Raselli Franco

PARIS, Dec 18 - French luxury group Kering will buy family-owned jewellry producer Raselli Franco Gr...

18th December, 2025

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New Zealand consumer confidence hits highest level in four years

SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Consumer confidence in New Zealand rose in December to its highest level...

18th December, 2025

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Italy's Nexi rejects TPG offer for digital banking assets

Dec 18 (Reuters) - Italian fintech company Nexi said on Thursday it will not proceed with U.S. priva...

18th December, 2025

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Exclusive-Starbucks supplier Cuisine Solutions hires Morgan Stanley and Rothschild for potential sale, sources say

By Abigail Summerville Dec 18 (Reuters) - Food company Cuisine Solutions, which makes egg bites for...

18th December, 2025

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New EU draft text on Russian assets offers uncapped guarantees for Belgium

BRUSSELS, Dec 18 (Reuters) - A new draft text discussed by European Union leaders on Thursday offers...

18th December, 2025