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Image for European equities muted as tech valuation concerns linger; UK markets outperformFinance

European Equities Muted as Tech Valuation Concerns Linger; UK Markets Outperform

Image for UK inflation unexpectedly tumbles, firming Bank of England rate cut betsFinance

UK Inflation Unexpectedly Tumbles, Firming Bank of England Rate Cut Bets

Image for UK inflation final hurdle before BoE verdictFinance

UK Inflation Final Hurdle Before BoE Verdict

Image for Domestic demand to drive German recovery in 2026, says IMKHeadlines

Domestic Demand to Drive German Recovery in 2026, Says Imk

Image for Ukraine drone debris sparks fire at Russia's Slavyansk refinery, authorities say

Ukraine Drone Debris Sparks Fire at Russia's Slavyansk Refinery, Authorities Say

Date: December 17, 2025

Dec 17 (Reuters) - Debris from a downed Ukrainian drone briefly set fire to processing equipment and a pipeline at an oil refinery in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region overnight, authorities there...

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Sterling Falls as UK Inflation Data Signals BoE Rate Cut, Dollar Rises

Date: December 17, 2025

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar inched away from its lowest level since the start of October on Wednesday after data showed the labour market remained soft, leaving...

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Morning Bid: UK Inflation Final Hurdle Before BoE Verdict

Date: December 17, 2025

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee All eyes in the European session will be on British inflation figures due early on Wednesday, just a day ahead of the Bank of...

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EU to Strengthen Carbon Levy on High-Emission Imports, Crack Down on Attempted Evasion

Date: December 17, 2025

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Dec 17 - The European Union will expand its carbon border levy - a fee charged on imports of high-emission goods - to cover car parts and washing machines, according to draft...

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Dollar Nears 2-1/2-month Low as Labour Data Leaves Rate Path Uncertain

Date: December 17, 2025

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday and near its lowest since the start of October after data showed the labour market remained soft, leaving...

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Trading Day: U.S. Unemployment Casts Its Shadow

Date: December 17, 2025

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Wall Street mostly fell on Tuesday - the Nasdaq bucked the trend and rose - while the dollar and Treasury yields slid after figures showed the...