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Image for ECB to broaden access to euro backstop, board member saysFinance

ECB to Broaden Access to Euro Backstop, Board Member Says

Image for EU carbon prices slip as leaders suggest intervening in marketFinance

EU Carbon Prices Slip as Leaders Suggest Intervening in Market

Image for Russia's economy will keep slowing in first half of 2026, Interfax quotes minister as sayingFinance

Russia's Economy Will Keep Slowing in First Half of 2026, Interfax Quotes Minister as Saying

Image for European shares retreat from record highs as financials, industrials tumbleFinance

European Shares Retreat From Record Highs as Financials, Industrials Tumble

Image for Norway oil investments set to decline in 2026, survey shows

Norway Oil Investments Set to Decline in 2026, Survey Shows

Date: February 12, 2026

OSLO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Norwegian oil and gas investments are expected to decline this year and next as many field developments are completed while fewer new projects begin, a quarterly survey of the...

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China Lowers EU Dairy Tariffs in Final Ruling After 18-month Probe

Date: February 12, 2026

BEIJING, Feb 12 (Reuters) - China will impose tariffs of up to 11.7% on EU dairy products, its commerce ministry said on Thursday as it released the ruling of an anti-subsidy investigation. The...

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China Softens Stance on Ev Makers Negotiating With EU Individually

Date: February 12, 2026

BEIJING, Feb 12 (Reuters) - China looks forward to more of its EV makers reaching agreements on minimum prices with the European Union, a Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson said on Thursday,...

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French First Quarter GDP Growth Seen at 0.2%-0.3%, Central Bank Chief Says

Date: February 12, 2026

PARIS, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The French economy is likely to grow between 0.2% and 0.3% in the first quarter, Bank of France governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Thursday, which is in-line with...

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Morning Bid: Jobs in Rearview, Earnings Next

Date: February 12, 2026

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee A slate of European earnings takes centre stage for investors on Thursday after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report firmed...

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Analysis-Erratic US Is Spurring 'middle Powers' Into Action and Investors Are Noticing

Date: February 12, 2026

LONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The global order once championed by Washington across economics, trade and security is being upended by U.S. President Donald Trump, galvanising allies to action. Financial...