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JPMorgan goes long euro vs Romanian leu in FX spot market

LONDON (Reuters) - Wall Street bank JPMorgan said on Tuesday it was going long on the euro versus th...

6th May, 2025

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European Commission proposes 17th Russia sanctions package

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union countries do not expect any major new restrictions...

6th May, 2025

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Kremlin says Russia still plans to cease fire in Ukraine from May 8-10 but will respond if attacked

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russian forces still planned to cease fire in Uk...

6th May, 2025

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Explainer-German parliament deals historic setback to would-be chancellor Merz - what now?

By Thomas Escritt BERLIN (Reuters) - Friedrich Merz's failure on Tuesday to win the required absolut...

6th May, 2025

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EU lawmakers set to fast-track softer car CO2 emission targets

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament cleared the way on Tuesday to fast-track approval of so...

6th May, 2025

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As Trump tariffs sink in, Canadian companies pivot from US to new markets

By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA (Reuters) -A manufacturer of capsules and tablets for the pharmaceuticals...

6th May, 2025

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Bank of England to delay Thursday interest rate announcement by two minutes

LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England will delay the announcement of its latest interest rate decis...

6th May, 2025

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M&A deal signing hits 20 year-low after Trump's 'Liberation Day'

By Sabrina Valle NEW YORK (Reuters) -Bankers and CEOs hit the brakes on mergers and acquisitions aft...

6th May, 2025

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Carney stresses Canada will never be for sale in first meeting with Trump

By David Ljunggren WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet Donald...

6th May, 2025

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UK may restrict students from countries most likely to claim asylum

LONDON (Reuters) - The British government may restrict visa applications from students living in cou...

6th May, 2025

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Germany's AfD backs new vote for chancellor on Wednesday

BERLIN (Reuters) - The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) supports a second vote in parliament...

6th May, 2025

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Exclusive-Order by Hegseth to cancel Ukraine weapons caught White House off guard

By Erin Banco, Phil Stewart, Gram Slattery and Mike Stone NEW YORK/WASHINGTON - Roughly a week after...

6th May, 2025