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Image for EU needs digital euro to become independent from US, says EU's Dombrovskis

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EU needs digital euro to become independent from US, says EU's Dombrovskis

Image for Biotech Inventiva's 50% surge shows investor optimism over liver disease drug

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Biotech Inventiva's 50% surge shows investor optimism over liver disease drug

Image for South Africa's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

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South Africa's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

Image for World order has shifted, but growth outlook same as year ago, economists say: Reuters poll

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World order has shifted, but growth outlook same as year ago, economists say: Reuters poll

Image for UK's Original Factory Shop appoints administrators, 1,180 jobs at risk

UK's Original Factory Shop appoints administrators, 1,180 jobs at risk

Date: January 28, 2026

Jan 28 (Reuters) - British discount retailer The Original Factory Shop appointed administrators on Wednesday, putting about 1,180 jobs at risk as the chain struggles with rising costs and supply chain...

Image for Big hedging of dollars for clients could test banks' capacity, senior UBS trader says

Big hedging of dollars for clients could test banks' capacity, senior UBS trader says

Date: January 28, 2026

By Alun John LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Investors rushing to protect their U.S. assets against dollar depreciation could test banks' ability to meet demand for hedging, said a senior trader at UBS,...

Image for Switzerland to boost defence spending, funded by sales tax hike

Switzerland to boost defence spending, funded by sales tax hike

Date: January 28, 2026

ZURICH, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Switzerland plans to inject an additional 31 billion Swiss francs ($40.38 billion) into defence and security spending starting from 2028 and will increase sales tax for a...

Image for French fund manager BDL says EU markets regulation 'driving us into a wall'

French fund manager BDL says EU markets regulation 'driving us into a wall'

Date: January 28, 2026

By Valentina Za MILAN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Excessive regulation is hurting European financial markets and local fund managers, favouring the spread of passive investing dominated by large U.S. players,...

Image for Tether CEO aims to allocate up to 15% of its portfolio to gold

Tether CEO aims to allocate up to 15% of its portfolio to gold

Date: January 28, 2026

By Polina Devitt LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Tether plans to allocate 10%–15% of its investment portfolio to physical gold, the crypto group's CEO Paolo Ardoino said, adding to the bullion which it...

Image for Ro CEO says Wegovy pill is bringing in new customers, including men

Ro CEO says Wegovy pill is bringing in new customers, including men

Date: January 28, 2026

By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Telehealth company Ro has had an influx of new customers seeking the newly launched pill version of Wegovy to lose weight, including men who have shied...