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FinanceUkraine seeks to soften key condition for new IMF loan, Bloomberg News reports
German firms give government poor grades on economic policy, Ifo says
Husqvarna CEO says tariffs now 'part of doing business,' expects more price hikes
UK's Lloyds plans to boost lending to corporate clients, FT reports
Amcor misses quarterly sales estimates as tariffs weigh on demand
Date: February 3, 2026
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Packaging firm Amcor missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter sales on Tuesday, as rising tariffs and weak consumer spending weighed on demand. Sales volumes fell across North...
PepsiCo to cut prices of Lay's, Doritos as consumers push back
Date: February 3, 2026
By Juveria Tabassum Feb 3 (Reuters) - PepsiCo would cut the prices of core brands such as Lay's and Doritos in the U.S. by up to 15% after several quarters of price hikes based on consumer feedback on...
German chemical industry sentiment ticks up in January despite weak conditions, Ifo says
Date: February 2, 2026
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Business confidence in Germany's chemical industry improved slightly in January as demand stabilised and order backlogs rose for the first time in several months, even as current...
UK business sentiment improves in January, Institute of Directors says
Date: February 2, 2026
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British entrepreneurs' negativity about the economic outlook reduced at the start of 2026, rising to its highest since May and extending gains since finance minister Rachel...
Siemens Energy, Thyssenkrupp CEOs to join German minister on Saudi Arabia trip, sources say
Date: January 30, 2026
By Christoph Steitz FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - German industry bosses including the CEOs of Siemens Energy and Thyssenkrupp will join Economy Minister Katherina Reiche on an upcoming trip to Saudi...
French economy ends 2025 with modest growth slowdown
Date: January 30, 2026
PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - France's economy grew modestly in the fourth quarter of 2025, slowing after a strong summer rebound as slightly softer domestic demand and a rundown in business inventories...