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EU Ill-Prepared for Worsening Climate Change, Advisers Say
Citi Says Geopolitics to Support Oil Near Term; Peace Deals Seen Lowering Prices
Zelenskiy Warns of New Russian Strikes Ahead of Geneva Peace Talks
Portugal Says Efforts to Balance Budget, Cut Debt Constrained by Storm Damage
EU Countries Must Not Hide Behind National Interests, German Minister Says
Date: February 16, 2026
By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The European Union is at a turning point in which countries should not hide behind national interests, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said in...
Kremlin Says Main Ukraine Issues Will Be Discussed in Geneva Talks, Including Territory
Date: February 16, 2026
MOSCOW, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that what it called the "main issues", including sensitive questions of territory, would be discussed in peace talks on Ukraine due to be held in...
Russia Says It Downed 345 Ukrainian Drones in 24 Hours, Took Two Villages
Date: February 16, 2026
MOSCOW, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said on Monday that it had downed 345 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours and taken control of two settlements, state media reported. The state...
Stoxx 600 Edges Higher on Financial Gains Ahead of Key Earnings
Date: February 16, 2026
Feb 16 (Reuters) - The STOXX 600 index edged higher on Monday, aided by gains in financial stocks ahead of data on industrial production, while investors geared up for fresh earnings releases later...
Morning Bid: Japan's Economy Could Do With Some Fire Horse Energy
Date: February 16, 2026
Feb 16 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a quiet start to the week with holidays in much of Asia - welcome, almost, to the year of the Fire...
Graphic- Europe's Earnings Gain Pace While Lofty Valuations Cap Rewards
Date: February 16, 2026
LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - European company earnings growth is picking up this reporting season against a tentatively improving economic backdrop, but wary investors are demanding more than solid...