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Image for Exclusive-Naftogaz chief says Ukraine's gas reserves hit six-year high ahead of winter
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Exclusive-Naftogaz chief says Ukraine's gas reserves hit six-year high ahead of winter

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Ukrainian state oil and gas firm Naftogaz's acting CEO sa...

16th October, 2026

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UK's FTSE 100 logs strongest week in six months on defensive-sector rally

Oct 16 (Reuters) - Britain's blue-chip stocks had their best week in six months, as investors flocki...

16th October, 2026

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Germany to unveil Nvidia AI agreement next week, government sources say

BERLIN, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Germany is set to announce a cooperation agreement with US chipmaker Nvid...

16th October, 2026

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France, Germany strike deal on car emissions and UK special status

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Oct 16 (Reuters) - France and Germany struck a deal on Friday to soft...

16th October, 2026

Image for Besi shares fall on report ASML is working on rival hybrid bonding product
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Besi shares fall on report ASML is working on rival hybrid bonding product

AMSTERDAM, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Shares in computer chip packaging equipment maker BE Semiconductor Ind...

16th October, 2026

Image for Exclusive-Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data shows
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Exclusive-Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data shows

By Feras Dalatey and Jonathan Saul DAMASCUS/LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Iran has managed to export so...

16th October, 2026

Image for Deutsche Bank prepares crypto custody launch, targets Asia growth
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Deutsche Bank prepares crypto custody launch, targets Asia growth

By Selena Li BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank is weeks away from launching its first digita...

16th October, 2026

Image for Germany hikes taxes on guilty pleasures to boost revenue
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Germany hikes taxes on guilty pleasures to boost revenue

By Emanuele Berro BERLIN, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Germany is raising taxes on cigarettes, sugary drinks a...

16th October, 2026

Image for European majors set for Q3 earnings growth despite darkening view on consumer cyclicals
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European majors set for Q3 earnings growth despite darkening view on consumer cyclicals

Oct 16 (Reuters) - Major European companies are expected to report strong earnings growth in the thi...

16th October, 2026

Image for Rise in French yields is manageable now, but consolidation pressure might grow, IMF says
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Rise in French yields is manageable now, but consolidation pressure might grow, IMF says

By Jan Strupczewski BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - The rise in French borrowing costs is manageable in...

16th October, 2026

Image for Russia talks up refinery attack as Trump blames Ukraine for expensive fuel
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Russia talks up refinery attack as Trump blames Ukraine for expensive fuel

MOSCOW, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Russia has publicly acknowledged a Ukrainian drone strike on a major oil...

16th October, 2026

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IMF expects at least one more 25 bps ECB rate hike in 2026

BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is likely to raise interest rates by 25 basis...

16th October, 2026