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German financial watchdog warns of ‘very big’ risk of cyberattacks

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s financial regulator BaFin on Tuesday warned of a “very big and very...

3rd May, 2022

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UK factory activity edges up from March’s one-year low – PMI

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British factory activity edged up in April after slowing to its...

3rd May, 2022

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Factbox: Companies count the cost of ditching Russia

(Reuters) – Multinationals that announced their exit from Russia, or suspension of activities there,...

3rd May, 2022

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Sterling bounces higher as dollar surge eases

LONDON (Reuters) – The British pound rose on Tuesday, moving away from 21-month lows against the dol...

3rd May, 2022

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Bank of England to focus on financial resilience to climate change, says policymaker

LONDON (Reuters) -The rise in demand for coal following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a setback to...

3rd May, 2022

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Covestro sees China lockdown blow in Q2, higher energy costs

(Reuters) – German chemicals maker Covestro expects COVID-19 lockdowns in China to significantly aff...

3rd May, 2022

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Aluminium maker Hydro warns of rising costs after record Q1 profit

OSLO (Reuters) -Norwegian aluminium maker Norsk Hydro reported on Tuesday record quarterly profits t...

3rd May, 2022

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European green, social, sustainable bond sales could reach 1.6 trln euros in 2026 – study

By Federica Urso (Reuters) – Sales of Green, Social and Sustainability (GSS) bonds in Europe could t...

3rd May, 2022

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Pope says he wants to go to Moscow to meet Putin over Ukraine – paper

By Philip Pullella and Francesca Piscioneri VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis said in an intervie...

3rd May, 2022

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France’s BNP Paribas beats earnings forecasts on bumper trading revenue

By Matthieu Protard PARIS (Reuters) – French bank BNP Paribas posted a better than expected 19% rise...

3rd May, 2022

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EU plans to cut unneeded medical tests with data health plan

By Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission wants to make health data easier...

3rd May, 2022

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Total’s German Leuna refinery to continue Russian crude imports in May – sources

(Reuters) – TotalEnergies’ 240,000 barrels per day Leuna refinery in Germany is set to continue to i...

3rd May, 2022