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Germany to unveil Nvidia AI agreement next week, government sources say

BERLIN, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Germany is set to announce a cooperation agreement with US chipmaker Nvid...

16th October, 2026

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Deutsche Bank prepares crypto custody launch, targets Asia growth

By Selena Li BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank is weeks away from launching its first digita...

16th October, 2026

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European majors set for Q3 earnings growth despite darkening view on consumer cyclicals

Oct 16 (Reuters) - Major European companies are expected to report strong earnings growth in the thi...

16th October, 2026

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Rise in French yields is manageable now, but consolidation pressure might grow, IMF says

By Jan Strupczewski BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - The rise in French borrowing costs is manageable in...

16th October, 2026

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Russia talks up refinery attack as Trump blames Ukraine for expensive fuel

MOSCOW, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Russia has publicly acknowledged a Ukrainian drone strike on a major oil...

16th October, 2026

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IMF expects at least one more 25 bps ECB rate hike in 2026

BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is likely to raise interest rates by 25 basis...

16th October, 2026

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Europe must boost growth or borrow less to keep debt sustainable, IMF says

By Jan Strupczewski BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - European economies must grow faster or borrow less t...

16th October, 2026

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As AI rally wobbles, stock market's spotlight turns to earnings

By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Stumbles in the market-leading AI trade are set to t...

16th October, 2026

Image for French savers turn to private pensions as faith in creaking welfare system wanes
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French savers turn to private pensions as faith in creaking welfare system wanes

By Leigh Thomas PARIS, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Florent Fournon grew so tired of waiting for politicians t...

16th October, 2026

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UK clears Axel Springer takeover of Telegraph newspaper group

LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Britain's culture minister Lisa Nandy said on Friday she would not refer...

16th October, 2026

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UK's FCA lifts bans on four former traders after benchmark-rigging convictions quashed

LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Britain's financial watchdog said on Friday it had revoked bans on four f...

16th October, 2026

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Sterling set for third weekly rise against euro, hits 3-week high vs dollar

By Stefano Rebaudo Oct 16 (Reuters) - Sterling was on track for a third consecutive weekly gain agai...

16th October, 2026