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Image for Analysis-China pins hopes on society-wide AI push to add jobs, rejuvenate economyFinance

Analysis-China Pins Hopes on Society-Wide AI Push to Add Jobs, Rejuvenate Economy

Image for Swiss arms exports jump almost 43% in 2025Finance

Swiss Arms Exports Jump Almost 43% in 2025

Image for European shares rebound on hopes of Middle East de-escalationFinance

European Shares Rebound on Hopes of Middle East De-Escalation

Image for FTSE indexes set for worst week in nearly a year as Middle East tensions weighFinance

FTSE Indexes Set for Worst Week in Nearly a Year as Middle East Tensions Weigh

Image for World's big bond markets left battered and bruised after week of war in Middle East

World's Big Bond Markets Left Battered and Bruised After Week of War in Middle East

Date: March 6, 2026

LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - The world's biggest bond markets were set to end the week nursing heavy losses as concerns that war in the Middle East will renew upward pressure on inflation and force...

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German Homes to Get 3% Pricier Each Year Through 2028, Squeezing Affordability: Reuters Poll

Date: March 6, 2026

By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU, March 6 (Reuters) - German home prices will rise about 3% a year through 2028, likely outpacing overall inflation and worsening affordability for first-time buyers while...

Image for Analysis-Hungary PM Orban's battery bet turns into election headache

Analysis-Hungary PM Orban's Battery Bet Turns Into Election Headache

Date: March 5, 2026

By Gergely Szakacs and Krisztina Fenyo GOD, Hungary, March 5 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's bet on a battery-driven economic upswing appears to have backfired, with the sector...

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Italy Ready to Mitigate Economic Impact of Iran Crisis, Minister Says

Date: March 5, 2026

By Angelo Amante ROME, March 5 (Reuters) - Italy is ready to protect its economy and households from the fallout of the Middle East crisis and is finalising measures to support exporters as energy...

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EU Lawmakers Extend Freeze on Work Tied to Eu‑us Trade Deal

Date: March 4, 2026

(Refile to remove "Hold" from the headline) BRUSSELS, March 4 (Reuters) - EU lawmakers have decided not to resume work on legislative proposals related to the EU‑U.S. trade deal, Jorgen Warborn, a...

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German Intelligence Accuses Russia of Hiding True Economic Cost of War

Date: March 4, 2026

BERLIN, March 4 (Reuters) - Germany's intelligence service on Wednesday accused Moscow of hiding the true cost of the war in Ukraine, saying Russia's budget deficit in 2025 was more than 2.36 trillion...