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'Marvellous' Emerging Markets Tipped for Another Star Showing in 2026
Date: December 19, 2025
By Libby George and Karin Strohecker LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Emerging markets defied tariffs, trade wars and global turmoil to notch up stellar double-digit returns in 2025, and investors are...
Civilian Infrastructure Damaged in Ukrainian Attack on Russia's Oryol Region, Governor Says
Date: December 19, 2025
MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) - A civilian infrastructure facility in the Russian city of Oryol was damaged in a Ukrainian attack, governor Andrey Klychkov wrote on the Telegram messaging app. There are no...
Oil Prices Climb as US Blocks Venezuelan Tankers, Eyes on Russia-Ukraine Talks
Date: December 19, 2025
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Oil prices ticked down on Friday and were set to close lower for a second straight week, as rising prospects of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal offset concerns over supply disruptions...
UK Consumer Sentiment Rises to Joint-Highest of Year, GfK Says
Date: December 19, 2025
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - British consumer confidence edged up in December to its joint-highest level this year after finance minister Rachel Reeves' annual budget imposed few immediate tax rises on...
New Zealand's Business Confidence Hits Highest Level in 30 Years, Anz Survey Shows
Date: December 19, 2025
SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand's business confidence surged in December to hit its highest level in 30 years, with forward-looking activity indicators lifting again with some reaching multi-...
Bangladesh Government Urges Calm in Wake of Youth Leader's Killing, as Election Looms
Date: December 19, 2025
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Bangladesh was rocked by violent protests in several cities after the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi late on Thursday, with concerns of further unrest ahead of national...