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Leaning Heavily on Tariffs Blunts Developing Nations' Industrial Push, World Bank Says
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Premiums for Caspian Oil Grades Surge vs Brent Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions, Traders Say
Date: March 17, 2026
MOSCOW, March 17 (Reuters) - Prices for Caspian oil grades, Kazakhstan's CPC Blend and Azerbaijan's BTC, surged this month as supply shortages triggered by the Iranian war pushed premiums for the oil...
UK Lawmakers Question Lloyds Over Account Glitch That Exposed Customers' Details
Date: March 17, 2026
LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - Britain's cross-party Treasury Committee has requested further explanation from Lloyds Banking Group over the causes of a glitch on March 12 that let some customers see...

Italy’s Antitrust Watchdog Launches Fact‑finding Inquiry Into Quantum Computing Sector
Date: March 17, 2026
MILAN, March 17 (Reuters) - Italy’s antitrust authority on Tuesday launched a fact‑finding inquiry into the quantum computing sector, citing risks linked to market concentration, technological lock‑in...
Ukraine Accepts EU Offer to Help Restore Druzhba Pipeline
Date: March 17, 2026
BRUSSELS, March 17 (Reuters) - Ukraine has accepted the European Union's offer of technical support and funding to restore oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia through the damaged Druzhba pipeline, EU...
Ukraine's Petrol Imports Doubled in February Amid High Demand, Enkorr Consultancy Says
Date: March 17, 2026
KYIV, March 17 (Reuters) - Ukraine's petrol imports more than doubled in February to 190,000 metric tons, driven by a surge in demand for fuel from households using small generators to cope with power...
Bank of England Unveils Plan to Enhance Bank Liquidity in Crises
Date: March 17, 2026
LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - The Bank of England on Tuesday published proposals aimed at ensuring banks can monetise liquid assets quickly in fast-paced stress events. The BoE's prudential arm said...
