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Image for French central bank trims growth outlook as demand softens
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French central bank trims growth outlook as demand softens

PARIS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - France faces sluggish growth this year as consumers rein in spending and...

15th September, 2026

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UK housing market downturn eased a little in June, RICS reports

July 9 (Reuters) - The downturn in Britain's housing market abated slightly last month, although sen...

8th July, 2026

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Developing countries in Europe, Central Asia face slowdown, World Bank says

By Jason Hovet April 8 (Reuters) - Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia face...

8th April, 2026

Image for UBS lowers 2026 S&P 500 target on Middle East conflict risks
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UBS lowers 2026 S&P 500 target on Middle East conflict risks

April 7 - UBS Global Wealth Management trimmed its S&P 500 index target for 2026, pointing to sustai...

7th April, 2026

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Iran conflict a threat to economic growth, EBRD president says

By Jonathan Spicer ISTANBUL, March 5 (Reuters) - The widening U.S.-Iran war is a threat to economic...

5th March, 2026

Image for Goldman CEO says markets may take 'couple of weeks' to digest Iran war impacts
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Goldman CEO says markets may take 'couple of weeks' to digest Iran war impacts

By Christine Chen SYDNEY, March 4 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said on Wednesday that...

4th March, 2026

Image for FALLING OIL PRICES AND RUSSIAN SANCTIONS HIT BUSINESS CONFIDENCE IN EUROPE
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FALLING OIL PRICES AND RUSSIAN SANCTIONS HIT BUSINESS CONFIDENCE IN EUROPE

Companies under pressure as growth outlook drops 16% since Q1 2014  Executive confidence in Europe h...

9th January, 2015

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British SMEs split over health of UK economy

Concerns about currency volatility hit an all-time high 83 per cent of SMEs see no light at the end...

12th April, 2013