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Image for UK construction activity falls to lowest since 2020 as civil work plummets, PMI showsHeadlines

UK Construction Activity Falls to Lowest Since 2020 as Civil Work Plummets, PMI Shows

Image for ECB comfortable with rates; sees only temporary inflation undershoot, VP saysHeadlines

ECB Comfortable With Rates; Sees Only Temporary Inflation Undershoot, Vp Says

Image for Heidelberg Materials posts higher than expected Q3 profit on cost, price managementFinance

Heidelberg Materials Posts Higher Than Expected Q3 Profit on Cost, Price Management

Image for ArcelorMittal posts third-quarter profit beat, flags optimism for 2026Finance

ArcelorMittal Posts Third-Quarter Profit Beat, Flags Optimism for 2026

Image for UK bank stocks rise after reports they may dodge budget tax raid

UK Bank Stocks Rise After Reports They May Dodge Budget Tax Raid

Date: November 6, 2025

(Reuters) -A gauge of British bank stocks rose in steady markets on Thursday after the Financial Times reported Chancellor Rachel Reeves was set to spare them from a punitive budget tax raid. The FTSE...

Image for Investors bet on 'joy postponed' with a BoE cut in December

Investors Bet on 'joy Postponed' With a BoE Cut in December

Date: November 6, 2025

LONDON (Reuters)EURGBP= -Sterling steadied around its lowest in months on Thursday ahead of a key Bank of England rate decision, with markets pricing a one-in-three chance of a cut, while most...

Image for Norway central bank keeps rates on hold, plans cut next year

Norway Central Bank Keeps Rates on Hold, Plans Cut Next Year

Date: November 6, 2025

OSLO (Reuters) -Norway's central bank kept its policy interest rate on hold at 4.0% on Thursday, as unanimously predicted by analysts in a Reuters poll, and reiterated that further easing was likely...

Image for France says EU must investigate Shein over sex dolls, weapons

France Says EU Must Investigate Shein Over Sex Dolls, Weapons

Date: November 6, 2025

PARIS (Reuters) -France on Thursday increased pressure on the European Union to launch a formal investigation into Chinese online fast-fashion retailer Shein over the sale of child-like sex dolls and...

Image for China talks up EU trade deal, years after investment pact was frozen

China Talks up EU Trade Deal, Years After Investment Pact Was Frozen

Date: November 6, 2025

BEIJING (Reuters) -China's Commerce Ministry said on Thursday the country is willing to explore the possibility of various trade and investment agreements with the European Union. Ministry...

Image for Legrand's sales rise on strong data centre demand

Legrand's Sales Rise on Strong Data Centre Demand

Date: November 6, 2025

By Mathias de Rozario (Reuters) -French electrical equipment maker Legrand on Thursday reported sales growth of 11.9% in the first nine months of the year, slightly below expectations, citing demand...