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World Bank, Vakifbank to mobilise up to $1.7 billion for Turkey's small businesses

ANKARA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The World Bank is partnering with Turkey's Vakifbank to mobilise up to 1....

16th December, 2025

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SThree shares jump as US market rebounds, guidance confirmed

Dec 16 (Reuters) - Recruiter SThree reaffirmed its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, as the U.S., a...

16th December, 2025

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Global insured catastrophe losses set to hit $107 billion in 2025, report shows

Dec 16 (Reuters) - Annual global insured losses from natural catastrophes are expected to hit $107 b...

16th December, 2025

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'Shadow banking' growing at double the rate of traditional lenders, FSB says

By Tommy Reggiori Wilkes LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The non-bank financial sector's share of global...

16th December, 2025

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UK jobs market slows further as Bank of England considers rate cut

By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Britain's unemployment rate hit i...

16th December, 2025

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UK businesses breathe sigh of relief after Reeves' budget, PMIs show

By William Schomberg LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - British businesses have reported some renewed moment...

16th December, 2025

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China lowers EU pork tariffs in final ruling after 18-month probe

By Daphne Zhang, Ella Cao and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, Dec 16 (Reuters) - China on Tuesday dramaticall...

16th December, 2025

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European defence stocks slide amid progress in Ukraine peace talks

Dec 16 (Reuters) - European defence stocks fell on Tuesday after U.S. officials offered on Monday to...

16th December, 2025

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Equities fall with US Treasury yields after data, oil sinks

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Asian equities tumbled while the dollar drifted near...

16th December, 2025

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Morning Bid: Markets in Grinch-y mood before data deluge

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Investors have hunkered d...

16th December, 2025

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Holcim makes biggest Latin American acquisition with deal for Peru's Cementos Pacasmayo

By John Revill ZURICH, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Holcim has agreed to pay $550 million for a majority stake...

16th December, 2025

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UK's IG Group anticipates 2026 revenue growth near mid-point of guided range

Dec 16 (Reuters) - British online trading platform IG Group on Tuesday said it expects to deliver re...

16th December, 2025