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Image for Instant View: ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty
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Instant View: ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on...

30th April, 2026

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Polish banks target lending, fees as rates normalise

By Rafal Wojciech Nowak GDANSK, April 30 (Reuters) - Polish banks are looking for stronger lending a...

30th April, 2026

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Finance

Stellantis CEO says Leapmotor venture a model for future China partnerships

MILAN, April 30 (Reuters) - Stellantis has a mutually rewarding partnership with China's Leapmotor w...

30th April, 2026

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ECB keeps rates on hold and warns about Iran war hit

FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday an...

30th April, 2026

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Siemens signs $2.5 billion deal to supply up to 200 trains for Zurich

ZURICH, April 30 (Reuters) - Siemens <SIEGn.DE) has signed a 2 billion Swiss franc ($2.55 billion) d...

30th April, 2026

Image for Yen jumps 3% in biggest rally since late 2022 after officials' warning
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Yen jumps 3% in biggest rally since late 2022 after officials' warning

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's yen surged 3%, the most in a day in over three years on Thursda...

30th April, 2026

Image for BoE's Bailey warns on uncertain second-round inflation effects from Middle East shock
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BoE's Bailey warns on uncertain second-round inflation effects from Middle East shock

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said policymakers were facing a...

30th April, 2026

Image for Japan yen surges 2%; officials issue strongest intervention warning yet 
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Japan yen surges 2%; officials issue strongest intervention warning yet 

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen surged on Thursday, following stark warnings from Toky...

30th April, 2026

Image for Japan's yen surges, as Tokyo issues strong intervention warning
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Japan's yen surges, as Tokyo issues strong intervention warning

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen surged on Thursday, following stark warnings from Toky...

30th April, 2026

Image for Bank of England governor speaks after holding rates, spelling out inflation risks
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Bank of England governor speaks after holding rates, spelling out inflation risks

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday an...

30th April, 2026

Image for Italy's Dolomiti Energia picks Intesa, Goldman Sachs to lead potential IPO, sources say
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Italy's Dolomiti Energia picks Intesa, Goldman Sachs to lead potential IPO, sources say

By Francesca Landini and Elvira Pollina MILAN, April 30 (Reuters) - Italian regional utility Dolomit...

30th April, 2026

Image for Prada first-quarter revenue rises 3%, driven by sales in Americas region
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Prada first-quarter revenue rises 3%, driven by sales in Americas region

MILAN, April 30 (Reuters) - Revenues at Italian luxury group Prada rose 3% at constant exchange rate...

30th April, 2026