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Image for European banks led by BNP, ING push ahead on euro stablecoin planFinance

European Banks Led by Bnp, ING Push Ahead on Euro Stablecoin Plan

Image for Tariffs, AI boom could test global growth's resilience, OECD saysFinance

Tariffs, AI Boom Could Test Global Growth's Resilience, OECD Says

Image for EU takes small steps in uphill struggle to wean savers off cashFinance

EU Takes Small Steps in Uphill Struggle to Wean Savers Off Cash

Image for Dollar rebounds vs yen; euro firmer after inflation dataFinance

Dollar Rebounds vs Yen; Euro Firmer After Inflation Data

Image for Macron heads to China as Europe walks tightrope between rivalry and reliance

Macron Heads to China as Europe Walks Tightrope Between Rivalry and Reliance

Date: December 2, 2025

By Michel Rose PARIS, Dec 2 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to China this week for his fourth state visit, as Europe seeks to balance economic and security threats from...

Image for Oil eases amid uncertainty around Russia-Ukraine peace plan, oversupply worries

Oil Eases Amid Uncertainty Around Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan, Oversupply Worries

Date: December 2, 2025

Dec 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed in early trade on Tuesday for a second consecutive session as market participants assessed risks stemming from Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy sites and...

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Stocks Rise, Bonds and Bitcoin Regain Some Footing

Date: December 2, 2025

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Stocks made muted gains and traders were wary on Tuesday, following a slide in cryptocurrencies and a global bond selloff triggered by a looming interest...

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Trading Day: World Shivers on Japan Rate Chill

Date: December 2, 2025

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Global bond yields rose and stocks fell on Monday after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda hinted that interest rates may rise later this month,...

Image for Ukraine offers bond swap on $3.2 billion GDP warrants in bid to emerge from default

Ukraine Offers Bond Swap on $3.2 Billion GDP Warrants in Bid to Emerge From Default

Date: December 1, 2025

LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine launched an offer to investors to swap $3.2 billion of complex and costly GDP warrants for international bonds on Monday, the government said, as it attempts to clear...

Image for Italy's new car sales flat in November compared with previous year

Italy's New Car Sales Flat in November Compared With Previous Year

Date: December 1, 2025

ROME, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Sales of new cars in Italy were stable in November, with a marginal year-on-year 0.04% decline to 124,222 units, transport ministry data showed on Monday. In the first eleven...