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US tariffs would hit Hungary’s growth, boost inflation, central bank says

By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) – New tariffs U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to...

19th December, 2024

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Norway keeps rates on hold, eyes three cuts in 2025

OSLO (Reuters) -Norway’s central bank held its policy interest rate unchanged at a 16-year high of 4...

19th December, 2024

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Finance

German parliament passes tax relief to offset inflation

BERLIN (Reuters) – German lawmakers passed a taxation reform on Thursday to combat the burden on hou...

19th December, 2024

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BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, gives few clues on when it might hike

By Leika Kihara, Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged o...

19th December, 2024

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Finance

Analysis-Italy’s bonds poised for gains at expense of Germany and France in 2025

By Antonella Cinelli and Valentina Consiglio ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s uncharacteristic political sta...

19th December, 2024

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Business

Dealmakers eye $4 trillion-plus M&A haul in 2025

By Anirban Sen, Anousha Sakoui and Kane Wu LONDON/NEW YORK/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Top dealmakers expe...

19th December, 2024

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Investing

The Island of Nevis: A Bright 2025 Beckons

Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, the island of Nevis is an undiscovered jewel for investors lo...

19th December, 2024

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Swedish central bank cuts policy rate, cautious on easing in 2025

By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s central bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter...

19th December, 2024

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Labour shortages ease in Germany’s economy, survey shows

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) – Fewer German companies than in the previous year are struggling...

19th December, 2024

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German consumer sentiment outlook modest after slight pickup, GfK finds

BERLIN (Reuters) – German consumer sentiment is expected to improve slightly at the start of next ye...

19th December, 2024

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BOJ keeps rates steady, hawkish board member dissents

By Leika Kihara, Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on...

19th December, 2024

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Investing

Dealmakers eye $4 trillion-plus M&A haul in 2025

By Anirban Sen, Anousha Sakoui and Kane Wu LONDON/NEW YORK/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Top dealmakers expe...

19th December, 2024