Finance

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Putin sticks to Russian demands on Ukraine, says EU 'robbery' failed

MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to send a signal to the United...

18th December, 2025

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Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader plan merger to create law firm with $3.6 billion in revenue

By Sara Merken NEW YORK, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Global law firm Hogan Lovells and New York-based Cadwala...

18th December, 2025

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Pirelli says 99.3% of 500 million euro bond converted, diluting Sinochem and Camfin stakes

MILAN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Tyremaker Pirelli said on Thursday nearly all holders of its 500 million e...

18th December, 2025

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ECB policymakers see steady rates next year but cut not off table, sources say

FRANKFURT, Dec 18 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers expect to keep interest rates stead...

18th December, 2025

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Britain names Christian Turner as ambassador to the US

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Britain appointed Christian Turner as the UK ambassador to the United Sta...

18th December, 2025

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Trump administration imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges

By Humeyra Pamuk and Stephanie van den Berg WASHINGTON/THE HAGUE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - President Donal...

18th December, 2025

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Norway reaches 2026 fisheries agreement with Russia, cod quota at lowest level since 1991

Dec 18 (Reuters) - Norway has reached a fisheries agreement with Russia for 2026, setting the Northe...

18th December, 2025

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Ukraine-US fund approves investment policies as it eyes first projects in 2026

KYIV, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Ukraine-U.S. reconstruction fund, established as part of the minerals d...

18th December, 2025

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VW management to continue cost cutting

BERLIN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's Chief Executive Oliver Blume pledged continued cost cutting...

18th December, 2025

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Parliament of Swiss canton Fribourg votes to ban mobile phones at school

ZURICH, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The parliament of the western Swiss canton of Fribourg on Thursday voted...

18th December, 2025

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Italy economy minister denies interfering in MPS's bid for Mediobanca

ROME, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti confirmed on Thursday his "ful...

18th December, 2025

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Eni and BlackRock's GIP take joint control of carbon capture unit

MILAN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Eni has completed the sale of a 49.99% stake in its carbon capture and sto...

18th December, 2025