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Commerzbank, UniCredit rise even as reported M&A talks fizzle

By Valentina Za and Tom Sims MILAN (Reuters) -UniCredit and Commerzbank shares rose on Wednesday aft...

18th May, 2022

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Spain’s economy could grow around 4% in 2022, central bank says

By Jesús Aguado and Emma Pinedo MADRID (Reuters) -The Spanish economy could grow around 4% in 2022,...

18th May, 2022

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Dollar gains, stocks retreat as inflation jitters return

By Herbert Lash and Tommy Wilkes NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar strengthened and global stock...

18th May, 2022

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Hungary looks to boost domestic ownership in more key sectors -minister

BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary should boost domestic ownership in more key sectors in addition to bank...

18th May, 2022

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Qatar to invest $5 billion in Spain’s EU-funded recovery, Emir says

MADRID (Reuters) -Qatar’s $300 billion sovereign wealth fund plans to invest $5 billion in Spanish p...

18th May, 2022

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Euro zone April inflation revised down to 7.4%; still a record high

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation held steady at a record high 7.4% in April, driven by soar...

18th May, 2022

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ECB tells banks to buckle up as Ukraine war hits economy

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank has told banks to buckle up and prepare for a bumpy...

18th May, 2022

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Aircraft leasing faces shake-up as risks cloud recovery

By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) -Global aircraft leasing faces a new shake-up this week after SMBC Avi...

18th May, 2022

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ABN Amro’s profit beats estimates, but Ukraine war concerns loom

(Reuters) -Dutch bank ABN Amro on Wednesday reported first-quarter net profit above market expectati...

18th May, 2022

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‘Huge’ pressure for Shanghai to stay COVID-free as end to lockdown looms

By David Stanway and Martin Quin Pollard SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Health authorities in Shanghai...

18th May, 2022

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Ukraine will get worse for isolated Russia, analyst says on state TV

By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) – One military analyst had a brutally frank message for viewer...

17th May, 2022

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Shanghai hits prized ‘zero COVID’ status but lockdown lingers

By David Stanway and Martin Quin Pollard SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Shanghai achieved its long-awai...

17th May, 2022