Economy

Image for Russia says Middle East war disruption opens up new trade opportunities
Finance

Russia says Middle East war disruption opens up new trade opportunities

MOSCOW, April 7 (Reuters) - Global supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East have open...

7th April, 2026

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Finance

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected

By Krisztina Fenyo, Marton Monus and Gergely Szakacs SZOMBATHELY, Hungary, April 6 (Reuters) - As Hu...

6th April, 2026

Image for South Korea, France to upgrade ties as Macron trip overshadowed by Middle East crisis
Finance

South Korea, France to upgrade ties as Macron trip overshadowed by Middle East crisis

By Heejin Kim and Gabriel Stargardter SEOUL, April 3 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myun...

3rd April, 2026

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Finance

Energy crisis raises concerns for financial stability, ECB's Panetta warns

By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, April 2 (Reuters) - Tensions in the energy markets due to the U.S.-Israeli w...

2nd April, 2026

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Finance

Trump's fresh Iran threats give investors a risk-off reality check

By Ankur Banerjee and Gregor Stuart Hunter April 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's threat to bo...

2nd April, 2026

Image for War in Middle East hits German chemical industry 'with full force' in March, Ifo says
Finance

War in Middle East hits German chemical industry 'with full force' in March, Ifo says

April 2 (Reuters) - Business confidence in Germany's chemical industry fell sharply in March as the...

2nd April, 2026

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Finance

Ryanair will consider cancelling flights if jet fuel supply disrupted from June, CEO says

LONDON, April 1 (Reuters) - Ryanair and its rivals will have to start looking at cancelling some fli...

1st April, 2026

Image for Stronger polls buy Flavio Bolsonaro time on economic team as Brazil race heats up
Finance

Stronger polls buy Flavio Bolsonaro time on economic team as Brazil race heats up

By Marcela Ayres, Luciana Magalhaes and Ricardo Brito BRASILIA, April 1 (Reuters) - Rising public su...

1st April, 2026

Image for German institutes cut 2026, 2027 growth forecasts, raise inflation outlook
Finance

German institutes cut 2026, 2027 growth forecasts, raise inflation outlook

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, April 1 (Reuters) - Germany's leading economic institutes cut their econom...

1st April, 2026

Image for French manufacturing stagnates in March as Middle East conflict hits orders -final PMI
Finance

French manufacturing stagnates in March as Middle East conflict hits orders -final PMI

PARIS, April 1 (Reuters) - French manufacturing activity showed little sign of expansion in March, a...

1st April, 2026

Image for Asia's factory activity slows on cost pressure from Iran war
Finance

Asia's factory activity slows on cost pressure from Iran war

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 1 (Reuters) - Many Asian economies saw factory activity slow in March,...

1st April, 2026

Image for German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash
Finance

German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash

BERLIN, March 31 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clarified on Tuesday comments he made...

31st March, 2026