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Image for IMF says global growth on track to reach 3% in 2026, but risks remain high
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IMF says global growth on track to reach 3% in 2026, but risks remain high

By Andrea Shalal and Rodrigo Campos WASHINGTON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The IMF said on Thursday the glo...

10th September, 2026

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Finance

French economy set for only 0.4% growth this year, says INSEE

PARIS, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The French economy will grow markedly less this year than the government...

10th September, 2026

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Finance

EU's summer of "hellish heat" adding to inflation pressures, says UN climate chief

BRUSSELS, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The heatwaves that hit Europe this summer have heaped more inflationar...

10th September, 2026

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UK housing market slowdown is bottoming out, RICS says

LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - A slowdown in Britain's housing market appears to be levelling off as me...

9th September, 2026

Image for France to reduce corporate tax surcharge and ease employee buyouts in 2027 budget, PM says
Finance

France to reduce corporate tax surcharge and ease employee buyouts in 2027 budget, PM says

PARIS, Sept 9 (Reuters) - France plans to reduce, but not abolish, the exceptional corporate tax sur...

9th September, 2026

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Finance

China's Xi tells UK's Burnham they have more common interests than differences

BEIJING, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a positive tone in a phone call with...

8th September, 2026

Image for German exports unexpectedly fall as trade volatility bites
Finance

German exports unexpectedly fall as trade volatility bites

By Maria Martinez Sept 8 (Reuters) - German exports unexpectedly fell in July, as weaker shipments t...

8th September, 2026

Image for Germany cannot defend itself without new debt, says finance minister
Finance

Germany cannot defend itself without new debt, says finance minister

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Germany cannot defend itself without taking on new debt...

8th September, 2026

Image for EU announces €200 million partnership deal with Greenland
Finance

EU announces €200 million partnership deal with Greenland

NUUK, Greenland, Sept 7 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on...

7th September, 2026

Image for UK finance minister Healey seeks to set out brighter vision before tough budget
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UK finance minister Healey seeks to set out brighter vision before tough budget

By Andy Bruce COVENTRY, England, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Britain's finance minister, John Healey, used hi...

7th September, 2026

Image for German industrial output falls unexpectedly in July
Finance

German industrial output falls unexpectedly in July

By Maria Martinez Sept 7 (Reuters) - German industrial production fell unexpectedly in July, dragged...

7th September, 2026

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Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election

By Miranda Murray and Kirsti Knolle BERLIN, Sept 6 (Reuters) - The Alternative for Germany (AfD) sur...

6th September, 2026