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Image for Trump says U.S. will run Venezuela after U.S. captures MaduroHeadlines

Trump Says U.S. Will Run Venezuela After U.S. Captures Maduro

Image for Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills two, injures 25, Moscow denies attack took placeHeadlines

Russian Strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv Kills Two, Injures 25, Moscow Denies Attack Took Place

Image for Greek manufacturing growth picks up in December despite supply chain woes, PMI showsFinance

Greek Manufacturing Growth Picks up in December Despite Supply Chain Woes, PMI Shows

Image for Euro zone manufacturing slips deeper into contraction at year-end, PMI showsFinance

Euro Zone Manufacturing Slips Deeper Into Contraction at Year-End, PMI Shows

Image for Trump threatens Iran over protest crackdown as deadly unrest flares

Trump Threatens Iran Over Protest Crackdown as Deadly Unrest Flares

Date: January 2, 2026

DUBAI, Jan 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to come to the aid of protesters in Iran if security forces fire on them, days into unrest that has left several dead and...

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Exports Help French December Manufacturing Grow at Fastest Rate in More Than Three Years, PMI Shows

Date: January 2, 2026

PARIS, Jan 2 (Reuters) - French manufacturing activity grew at the fastest rate in 3-1/2 years in December thanks to robust exports, although political uncertainty may create headwinds in 2026, a...

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Spain's Manufacturing Sector Slips Into Contraction in December, PMI Shows

Date: January 2, 2026

MADRID, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Spain's manufacturing sector entered contraction territory in December for the first time since April, as both output and new orders fell amid weakening demand, S&P Global...

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German Manufacturing Sector Ends 2025 in Deepening Downturn, PMI Shows

Date: January 2, 2026

BERLIN, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Germany's manufacturing sector faced a deepening downturn at the end of 2025, with output declining for the first time in 10 months in December amid a sustained drop in...

Image for UK factories pick up a bit of speed but outlook worries remain

UK Factories Pick up a Bit of Speed but Outlook Worries Remain

Date: January 2, 2026

LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Britain's factory sector grew at its fastest pace in 15 months in December, though by less than previously thought, while confidence dipped despite some relief over finance...

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German Exporters Face Prolonged Slump in Key U.s., China Markets

Date: January 2, 2026

BERLIN, Jan 2 (Reuters) - German exporters should prepare for continued weakness in 2026 in their two largest markets, the United States and China, with little prospect of recovery, the BGA trade...