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Image for Germany's Evonik amends dividend policy as 2025 profit meets forecastFinance

Germany's Evonik amends dividend policy as 2025 profit meets forecast

Image for Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, saying 'help is on its way'Headlines

Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, saying 'help is on its way'

Image for Ryanair CEO says airline on track to recover last year's 7% fare declineFinance

Ryanair CEO says airline on track to recover last year's 7% fare decline

Image for UK retail sales fall for 12th month in a row, CBI saysFinance

UK retail sales fall for 12th month in a row, CBI says

Image for Ad group M&C Saatchi forecasts weaker sales in 2025 on economic uncertainty

Ad group M&C Saatchi forecasts weaker sales in 2025 on economic uncertainty

Date: September 18, 2025

(Corrects year in headline to 2025, from 2024) By DhanushVignesh Babu (Reuters) - M&C Saatchi warned on Thursday its like-for-like sales would drop this year as its Australian business was...

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Deutsche Bank raises 2026 gold forecast to $4,000 as bullion hits record highs

Date: September 17, 2025

By Anmol Choubey (Reuters) -Deutsche Bank raised its gold price forecast by $300 for next year to an average of $4,000 per ounce on Wednesday, due to strong central bank demand, potential U.S. dollar...

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PageGroup's interim profit tumbles on persistent weak hiring

Date: August 12, 2025

(Reuters) -British recruiter PageGroup reported a 99% drop in first-half profit on Tuesday, as a "slight deterioration" in hiring activity in its biggest markets France and Germany weighed on...

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Business leaders fear recession, labour shortages, World Economic Forum says

Date: December 5, 2024

LONDON (Reuters) – Business leaders globally are worried about the risk of recession, labour shortages and rising inflation, despite some signs of improvement in economic conditions, a World Economic Forum survey said on Thursday. Extreme weather events are an increasing concern, following a year of record temperatures, severe flooding and wildfires, including in major economies...

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The Intricate Dynamics of Trading Volumes and Market Volatility

Date: June 19, 2024

The Intricate Dynamics of Trading Volumes and Market Volatility By: Akhil Khunger In the financial market, understanding the relationship between trading volumes and market volatility is crucial for investors and traders alike1. The intricate dynamics between these two key factors were analyzed, revealing surprising insights that challenge conventional wisdom. The study, which examined data from...

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Alternative data is an investor’s greatest ally against volatile markets

Date: September 26, 2022

By Ed Lavery, VP Investment Intelligence at Similarweb The current economic situation is turbulent for investors, to say the least. From the threat of a looming recession, through to rising inflation, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing fallout from Brexit, current market conditions mean that it is becoming increasingly difficult for investors to predict...