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Image for Pound climbs as investors scale back rate-hike bets after crude plunge
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Pound climbs as investors scale back rate-hike bets after crude plunge

(Reuters) - Sterling edged higher against the dollar on Monday as a sharp drop in oil prices eased w...

27th July, 2026

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Poland may act to lower fuel prices again, PM says

WARSAW, July 27 (Reuters) - Poland may take action to lower fuel prices again if they remain volatil...

27th July, 2026

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Bahrain loses bid to block dissidents' spyware lawsuit in UK

LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - Bahrain cannot claim state immunity to block a lawsuit brought in Britai...

27th July, 2026

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HSBC to hire 100 AI specialists, 100 wealth managers in boost to Singapore hub

HONG KONG, July 27 (Reuters) - HSBC will hire more than 100 artificial intelligence specialists and...

27th July, 2026

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Italgas reports 25% rise in first-half core earnings

MILAN, July 27 (Reuters) - Europe's largest gas distributor Italgas said on Monday that its adjusted...

27th July, 2026

Image for Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing
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Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing

By Kane Wu, Helen Reid and Julie Zhu HONG KONG/LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - Shein's draft prospectus...

27th July, 2026

Image for CATL-Stellantis battery plant in Spain to employ average of 1,000 Chinese workers during construction
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CATL-Stellantis battery plant in Spain to employ average of 1,000 Chinese workers during construction

July 27 (Reuters) - CATL and Stellantis' jointly-owned gigafactory in Aragon, northeastern Spain, wi...

27th July, 2026

Image for UK retailers report smallest sales drop since January, CBI says
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UK retailers report smallest sales drop since January, CBI says

LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - British retailers reported the smallest downturn in sales in six months...

27th July, 2026

Image for Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours
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Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours

By Nayera Abdallah and Elwely Elwelly DUBAI, July 27 (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday it was still in...

27th July, 2026

Image for London stocks inch up as US-Iran pause, earnings lift risk appetite
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London stocks inch up as US-Iran pause, earnings lift risk appetite

July 27 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 gained on Monday as a pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities over the...

27th July, 2026

Image for Russian attacks kill one, damage vessels in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region, official says
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Russian attacks kill one, damage vessels in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region, official says

July 27 (Reuters) - Russian drone attacks on port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Mykolaiv regi...

27th July, 2026

Image for Italy takes steps to cap fuel prices amid fiscal concerns
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Italy takes steps to cap fuel prices amid fiscal concerns

ROME, July 27 (Reuters) - Italy's cabinet will adopt new measures on Monday to curb soaring fuel pri...

27th July, 2026