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The New Currency of the Digital Economy Isn’t Speed — It’s Confidence

For more than two decades, the digital economy has been driven by one powerful idea: faster is bette...

19th May, 2026

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Smaller European airlines push back on passenger compensation reforms

By Joanna Plucinska and Julia Payne LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - Smaller European airlines urged EU of...

19th May, 2026

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The Next Luxury in Business May Not Be Technology — It May Be Clarity

For years, the modern economy has been obsessed with making life faster.

19th May, 2026

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The New Currency of the Digital Economy Isn’t Speed — It’s Confidence

For more than two decades, the digital economy has been driven by one powerful idea: faster is bette...

19th May, 2026

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Exclusive-Bessent says G7 aims to confront China with imbalances data

By David Lawder PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters on Tues...

19th May, 2026

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The New Consumer Question That Could Reshape Every Industry

For years, businesses focused on answering one critical question:

19th May, 2026

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The Human Factor Nobody Expected to Matter Again in the Digital Economy

For years, the future seemed obvious.

19th May, 2026

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U.S. troop withdrawal will not undermine NATO defence in Europe, top commander says

BRUSSELS, May 19 (Reuters) - NATO's top commander Alexus Grynkewich said on Tuesday that a U.S. deci...

19th May, 2026

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EU plans more funds for farmers after Iran war drives up fertiliser price

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, May 19 (Reuters) - The European Commission set out plans on Tuesday to offe...

19th May, 2026

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The Era of ‘Too Much’: Why Consumers Are Quietly Rewriting the Rules of Business

For years, the modern economy was built around a simple assumption: more is better.

19th May, 2026

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The Edge You Can’t Put on a Balance Sheet

For years, finance rewarded what it could see.

19th May, 2026

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The Age of Invisible Decisions: Why Consumers Are Beginning to Question the Digital World Around Them

Not long ago, convenience was enough.

19th May, 2026

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Imec CEO calls for stronger AI design push in EU's Chips Act

By Toby Sterling ANTWERP, Belgium, May 19 (Reuters) - Europe should aim to create home-grown AI chip...

19th May, 2026

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Portuguese cabin crew union to join June 3 national strike

LISBON, May 19 (Reuters) - Members of Portuguese cabin crew union SNPVAC have voted to join a June 3...

19th May, 2026

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Russian sanctions waiver extension shows G7 does not agree on everything, EU's Dombrovskis says

By Maria Martinez PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - G7 member countries do not agree on everything, as the e...

19th May, 2026

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British Airways pushes Middle East flight restart to August 1

May 19 (Reuters) - British Airways has delayed resuming flights to Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv by a mon...

19th May, 2026

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Target names ex-Walmart executive as supply chain chief in CEO's turnaround push

May 19 (Reuters) - Target on Tuesday named former Walmart executive Jeff England as its chief supply...

19th May, 2026

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Exclusive-Airbus targets 10% cost cuts over global uncertainty and supply snags

PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - Europe's Airbus is telling thousands of staff to reduce spending by 10% as...

19th May, 2026

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Italy's government to extend cut in fuel excise duty

ROME, May 19 (Reuters) - Italy will prolong a cut in fuel excise duties due to expire on May 22 as p...

19th May, 2026

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European Parliament approves new EU foreign investment rules

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, May 19 (Reuters) - The European Parliament voted through new foreign direct...

19th May, 2026