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Image for German economy recorded robust start to fourth quarter, says ministryHeadlines

German Economy Recorded Robust Start to Fourth Quarter, Says Ministry

Image for Morning Bid: China's property pain sours year-end moodFinance

Morning Bid: China's Property Pain Sours Year-End Mood

Image for TT Electronics tumbles as top shareholder scraps takeover offerFinance

Tt Electronics Tumbles as Top Shareholder Scraps Takeover Offer

Image for Oil tanker rates to stay strong into 2026 as sanctions remove ships for hireHeadlines

Oil Tanker Rates to Stay Strong Into 2026 as Sanctions Remove Ships for Hire

Image for Russia seeks $230 billion in damages from Euroclear over seized assets

Russia Seeks $230 Billion in Damages From Euroclear Over Seized Assets

Date: December 15, 2025

MOSCOW, Dec 15 (Reuters) - A Moscow court said on Monday it had received a lawsuit from Russia's central bank which was seeking 18.2 trillion roubles ($229.36 billion) in damages from Belgian central...

Image for Global stock index dips ahead of key US data, central bank decisions

Global Stock Index Dips Ahead of Key US Data, Central Bank Decisions

Date: December 15, 2025

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Asian stocks tumbled in early trading on Monday as investors reined in risk-taking at the start of a week sprinkled with key central bank...

Image for Analysis-Old meets new economy: AI boom to supercharge European banks' rally

Analysis-Old Meets New Economy: AI Boom to Supercharge European Banks' Rally

Date: December 15, 2025

LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - After a stellar 2025, investors expect shares in European banks to keep heading higher in 2026, supported by strong earnings and, crucially, cost savings stemming from...

Image for Bank of England heads for close vote on likely rate cut

Bank of England Heads for Close Vote on Likely Rate Cut

Date: December 15, 2025

By William Schomberg LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The Bank of England looks set for a knife-edge vote on interest rates this week with Governor Andrew Bailey expected to change his view and tip the...

Image for EU yields to pressure from automakers as it rethinks 2035 combustion car ban

EU Yields to Pressure From Automakers as It Rethinks 2035 Combustion Car Ban

Date: December 15, 2025

BRUSSELS/LONDON/STOCKHOLM, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The European Commission is expected on Tuesday to reverse the EU's effective ban on sales of new combustion-engine cars from 2035, bowing to intense...

Image for Dollar edges lower against yen in week packed with data releases and central bank decisions

Dollar Edges Lower Against Yen in Week Packed With Data Releases and Central Bank Decisions

Date: December 15, 2025

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The dollar was nursing losses on Monday while the euro and sterling held steady ahead of their respective central bank decisions this week, with focus squarely...