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BIS urges targeted fiscal policy to curb inflationary risks, Nikkei says

TOKYO, May 11 (Reuters) - Countries must keep fiscal spending targeted and temporary as broad-based,...

11th May, 2026

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Macron paves way for top official to lead French central bank

PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday changed his chief of staff,...

30th April, 2026

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Morning Bid: BOJ's hawkish hold

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee In a week packed with cen...

28th April, 2026

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Swiss National Bank defends investment approach after calls to ditch Palantir stake

By John Revill Bern, April 24 (Reuters) - Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel defended the...

24th April, 2026

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ECB must keep cool head on rates amid Iran war, de Guindos says

FRANKFURT, April 21 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank must be cautious when setting interest rat...

21st April, 2026

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Italy saw modest growth in Q1, supported by Olympics, central bank estimates

MILAN, April 17 (Reuters) - The Italian economy posted modest growth in the first quarter, supported...

17th April, 2026

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Dollar set for second weekly loss on Iran war peace hopes

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was headed for a second consecutive we...

17th April, 2026

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Bund yields on track for a weekly rise after fragile Iran ceasefire

April 10 (Reuters) - Euro zone benchmark Bund yields were on track for a weekly rise, despite their...

10th April, 2026

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ECB should not rush to hike rates as baseline still holds, Patsalides says

FRANKFURT, March 27 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank should not rush to raise rates in response...

27th March, 2026

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How Expert Slip and Fall Attorneys Prove Liability in Complicated Accidents

Serious falls can leave people dealing with intense pain, high medical expenses, and uncertainty abo...

23rd March, 2026

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ECB will not be inactive or overreact, ready to act to stabilise inflation, Villeroy says

PARIS, March 20 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank will not be inactive or overreact to the oil a...

20th March, 2026

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Yen under pressure as focus turns to BOJ after Fed holds

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, March 19 (Reuters) - The yen teetered on the cusp of a two-year l...

19th March, 2026