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Image for Sterling steady after biggest daily jump since AprilFinance

Sterling Steady After Biggest Daily Jump Since April

Image for BlackRock expects AI to continue dominating markets in 2026 despite risksFinance

BlackRock Expects AI to Continue Dominating Markets in 2026 Despite Risks

Image for UK sets out new sanctions against Russia after Novichok reportFinance

UK Sets Out New Sanctions Against Russia After Novichok Report

Image for Morning Bid: Firming Fed cut bets buoy stocks, undercut dollarFinance

Morning Bid: Firming Fed Cut Bets Buoy Stocks, Undercut Dollar

Image for India's steel exports to Europe set to drop as EU carbon tax looms

India's Steel Exports to Europe Set to Drop as EU Carbon Tax Looms

Date: December 8, 2025

By Neha Arora and Manvi Pant NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - India's steel exports to Europe are expected to fall once the European Union's carbon tax takes effect next month, prompting mills to seek...

Image for Citigroup sets 2026-end STOXX 600 target at 640 on fiscal tailwinds

Citigroup Sets 2026-end Stoxx 600 Target at 640 on Fiscal Tailwinds

Date: December 8, 2025

Dec 5 (Reuters) - Citigroup on Friday set its 2026 year-end target for the STOXX 600 index at 640, broadly driven by fiscal spending and supportive monetary policy. The Wall Street brokerage's target...

Image for AI industry not in a bubble, but stocks could see correction, SK chief says

AI Industry Not in a Bubble, but Stocks Could See Correction, Sk Chief Says

Date: December 8, 2025

By Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Artificial intelligence stocks could come under pressure after rising too fast and too much, but the industry is not in a bubble, the head of South Korean...

Image for Dutch minister defends Nexperia takeover amid chip supply strains

Dutch Minister Defends Nexperia Takeover Amid Chip Supply Strains

Date: December 8, 2025

AMSTERDAM, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The Dutch minister who triggered automotive supply chain turmoil by seizing control of chipmaker Nexperia said the intervention had worked and he made a conscious choice...

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AI Bubble to Be Short-Lived, Rebound Stronger, Ntt Data Chief Says

Date: December 8, 2025

(Refiles to removed outdated advisory note. No changes to text.) By Divya Chowdhury MUMBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - A potential artificial intelligence bubble will deflate faster than past tech cycles but...

Image for Sterling ticks lower as traders brace for busy week

Sterling Ticks Lower as Traders Brace for Busy Week

Date: December 8, 2025

LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The pound dipped on Monday, although volatility remained contained, as investors prepared for an action-packed week that, among other things, could bring a U.S. rate cut. ...