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Hungary's banks call for level playing field under new government

BUDAPEST, May 5 (Reuters) - Hungary's banks are hoping for a more level playing field, greater predi...

5th May, 2026

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Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis

By James Mackenzie BERLIN, May 4 (Reuters) - Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks a year in office this w...

4th May, 2026

Image for Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI
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Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI

LONDON, May 4 (Reuters) - Euro area manufacturers rushed to build inventories of raw materials in Ap...

4th May, 2026

Image for UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays
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UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays

By Suban Abdulla LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - A gauge of British manufacturers' cost pressures jumped i...

1st May, 2026

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Stagflation describes the 1970s, not today's economy, Lagarde says

By Yoruk Bahceli FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy isn't facing stagflation even...

30th April, 2026

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Italy to extend excise duty cut on fuels, economy minister says

ROME, April 30 (Reuters) - Italy will extend beyond May 1 a cut in ‌excise duties on fuels to help f...

30th April, 2026

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Volkswagen sees only minor relief from possible tariff refund, CFO says

BERLIN, April 30 (Reuters) - Volkswagen can expect only minor relief from possible U.S. tariff refun...

30th April, 2026

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Russia’s economy shows first quarterly contraction in three years

By Darya Korsunskaya and Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW, April 29 (Reuters) - The Russian economy contracted b...

29th April, 2026

Image for German inflation accelerates to 2.9% in April
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German inflation accelerates to 2.9% in April

BERLIN, April 29 (Reuters) - German inflation accelerated in April, reaching 2.9% year-on-year, prel...

29th April, 2026

Image for NIESR slashes UK growth forecast as Iran war and inflation hit economy
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NIESR slashes UK growth forecast as Iran war and inflation hit economy

By Suban Abdulla LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Britain's economy faces a sharp slowdown this year and...

28th April, 2026

Image for Italy PM says may extend excise duty cut, seeks EU budget leeway for energy
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Italy PM says may extend excise duty cut, seeks EU budget leeway for energy

ROME, April 28 (Reuters) - Italy may extend beyond May 1 a cut in excise duties on fuels as part of...

28th April, 2026

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Explainer-How does the EU decide and fund its long-term budget?

BRUSSELS, April 28 (Reuters) - European Union governments and institutions are heading for a bitter...

28th April, 2026