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Image for Germany assumes tankmaker KNDS will still pursue IPO plan despite pause
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Germany assumes tankmaker KNDS will still pursue IPO plan despite pause

BERLIN, July 3 (Reuters) - The German government assumes that Franco-German defence group KNDS will...

3rd July, 2026

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Stellantis half-year Italy vehicle production rises 13.7%, union says

July 3 (Reuters) - Stellantis' vehicle production in Italy rose 13.7% in the first half of 2026 from...

3rd July, 2026

Image for Sterling set for biggest weekly jump in 12 weeks on easing political risk, soft dollar
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Sterling set for biggest weekly jump in 12 weeks on easing political risk, soft dollar

By Samuel Indyk LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - The British pound was headed for its biggest weekly jump...

3rd July, 2026

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Alibaba, Tencent back Kuaishou's Kling AI in $2.8 billion fundraise

July 2 (Reuters) - China's Kuaishou Technology said on Thursday a group of investors including Aliba...

3rd July, 2026

Image for British firms hold firm on price rises despite Iran war de-escalation - BoE
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British firms hold firm on price rises despite Iran war de-escalation - BoE

LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - British businesses showed no sign of easing their price expectations in J...

3rd July, 2026

Image for Britain's services sector contracts sharply under strain of Iran war, PMI shows
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Britain's services sector contracts sharply under strain of Iran war, PMI shows

LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Activity in Britain's dominant services sector contracted for a second mo...

3rd July, 2026

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At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

PARIS, July 3 (Reuters) - France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths duri...

3rd July, 2026

Image for Euro zone services sector contraction eased in June as inflation cooled sharply, PMI shows
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Euro zone services sector contraction eased in June as inflation cooled sharply, PMI shows

LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - The euro zone services industry contracted at a slower pace in June as co...

3rd July, 2026

Image for Germany services contraction eases in June as cost pressures cool, PMI shows
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Germany services contraction eases in June as cost pressures cool, PMI shows

By Miranda Murray BERLIN, July 3 (Reuters) - Germany's services sector contracted for a third straig...

3rd July, 2026

Image for French services sector contracted in June by more than forecast, PMI shows
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French services sector contracted in June by more than forecast, PMI shows

PARIS, July 3 (Reuters) - France's services sector contracted in June by more than initially forecas...

3rd July, 2026

Image for Italy service sector returns to growth as cost pressures ease, PMI shows
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Italy service sector returns to growth as cost pressures ease, PMI shows

ROME, July 3 (Reuters) - Business in Italy's service sector grew marginally in June after three mont...

3rd July, 2026

Image for Spain services growth hits 2026 high in June, PMI shows
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Spain services growth hits 2026 high in June, PMI shows

MADRID, July 3 (Reuters) - Spain's services sector expanded at its strongest pace this year in June...

3rd July, 2026