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Norwegian Police Search Homes of ex-PM Jagland in Epstein Probe
Date: February 12, 2026
OSLO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Norwegian police searched the homes of former prime minister Thorbjoern Jagland on Thursday, his lawyer said, as part of an ongoing investigation into ties between prominent...
Global Risk-Off Mood Hits FTSE 100, Schroders Jumps on Buyout
Date: February 12, 2026
Feb 12 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 touched a fresh peak on Thursday, with money manager Schroders surging more than 30% after a takeover by U.S. firm Nuveen, while data showed Britain's economy...
Global Shipping Industry Sticks With Green Investments, Despite Carbon Price Delay
Date: February 12, 2026
By Enes Tunagur and Jeslyn Lerh LONDON/SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The shipping industry's biggest players are shrugging off Trump administration opposition to a global carbon price and are forging...
ECB to Extend Its Longest Interest Rate Pause Since Below Zero Days
Date: February 12, 2026
By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank will keep its deposit rate at 2.00% at least through the end of this year, a Reuters poll showed, extending its longest spell...
Steel Sentiment Boost Reflected in M&A Talks With Jindal, Thyssenkrupp CEO Says
Date: February 12, 2026
FRANKFURT, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Stricter upcoming quotas and tariffs on steel imports into Europe have boosted sentiment on beaten steel stocks, the CEO of Thyssenkrupp said, adding this was also...
Italian Shipbuilder Fincantieri to Grow Revenue, Profit Margins With Defence Focus
Date: February 12, 2026
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Italy's Fincantieri on Thursday increased its 2025 margin guidance and announced a new 2026-2030 business plan as part of a presentation to investors. While confirming its main 2030...