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Image for Weak rouble, higher oil may help Russia if Trump's tariffs hit, analysts say
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Weak rouble, higher oil may help Russia if Trump's tariffs hit, analysts say

By Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian markets reacted cautiously to U.S. President Donald T...

30th July, 2025

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London stocks flat as investors assess mixed corporate earnings

(Reuters) -London's main stock indexes were mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed a slew of corpo...

30th July, 2025

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Portugal's economy bounces back with 0.6% quarterly growth

LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal's economy bounced back to expand 0.6% in the second quarter from the prev...

30th July, 2025

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Italy's economy unexpectedly shrinks in second quarter amid trade uncertainty

ROME (Reuters) -The Italian economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in the second quarter compared to th...

30th July, 2025

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Euro zone growth holds up better than feared in Q2

By Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Euro zone economic growth held up better than feared last qua...

30th July, 2025

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In Japan, tsunami warning resurfaces memories of Fukushima disaster

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Residents across Japan's Pacific coast rushed to higher ground...

30th July, 2025

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European shares close flat as investors weigh US tariff impact on earnings

(Reuters) -European shares fell on Wednesday, weighed down by bank stocks, as corporate earnings too...

30th July, 2025

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Italy's economy unexpectedly falls in second quarter

ROME (Reuters) -The Italian economy fell unexpectedly in the second quarter from the previous three...

30th July, 2025

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German GDP contracts in Q2 as pre-tariff boost ends

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's economy contracted by 0.1% in the second quarter, data...

30th July, 2025

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Euro bulls wince as US-EU trade deal slams the brakes on rally

By Alun John, Yoruk Bahceli and Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) -Euro bulls are facing the first big...

30th July, 2025

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Locusts spread in Ukraine’s south as war disrupts control measures

KUSHUHUM, Ukraine (Reuters) -A massive locust invasion is threatening sunflower and other crops in U...

30th July, 2025

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UK rejects criticism that move to recognise Palestinian state rewards Hamas

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Wednesday rejected criticism that it was rewarding militant group Hamas...

30th July, 2025