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Image for Spanish prosecutor seeks more than $200 million fine on BBVA over spying allegations
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Spanish prosecutor seeks more than $200 million fine on BBVA over spying allegations

MADRID, March 19 (Reuters) - Spain's anti-corruption prosecutor has called for BBVA to be fined 181....

19th March, 2026

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Citi's surprise index shows longest upside run since financial crisis, awaits war impact

By Alun John and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Global economic growth has continued...

19th March, 2026

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EU lawmakers vote to progress US trade deal legislation

BRUSSELS, March 19 (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers voted on Thursday to advance legislation rel...

19th March, 2026

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EU has tools to bypass Hungary's Ukraine loan veto but must show courage, Kallas says

BRUSSELS, March 19 (Reuters) - There are alternatives to overcome Hungary's veto on a 90 billion eur...

19th March, 2026

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As Israel expands strikes on Beirut, delivery drivers steer clear of danger

By Nazih Osseiran and Emilie Madi March 19 (Reuters) - Lebanese food courier Hamza Hareb now keeps h...

19th March, 2026

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MPS CEO says plan for combined group with Mediobanca stands even with management changes

MILAN, March 19 (Reuters) - Monte dei Paschi di Siena Chief Executive Luigi Lovaglio on Thursday sou...

19th March, 2026

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Swiss National Bank keeps rates at zero, eyes Middle East conflict

By John Revill ZURICH, March 19 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate on hold on...

19th March, 2026

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Traders stick with hawkish rate bets on big day for European central banks

LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Investors were sticking with bets for rate hikes in Europe on Thursday,...

19th March, 2026

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Sterling holds steady as BoE in focus

By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Sterling was steady on Thursday as markets focused o...

19th March, 2026

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SNB monetary policy assessment of March 19, 2026

ZURICH, March 19 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank made the following statement after its policy r...

19th March, 2026

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Musk says Tesla may 'tape out' next-generation AI6 chips in December

SEOUL, March 19 (Reuters) - Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that the automaker may be able to "...

19th March, 2026

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UK's Synthomer shares surge as firm says making progress on refinancing talks

March 19 (Reuters) - Shares in Synthomer soared 68% on Thursday after the company said it was making...

19th March, 2026