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StanChart expects Fed to cut rates by 50 bps next week after weak jobs data

(Reuters) - Standard Chartered expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 50 basis po...

8th September, 2025

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Japan PM hopefuls prepare leadership bids, markets recoil

By Kaori Kaneko and Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) - Former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi became t...

8th September, 2025

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Are we done already? Five questions for markets ahead of ECB

By Yoruk Bahceli and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) -The European Central Bank is set to hol...

8th September, 2025

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US dollar falters on rate outlook, yen retreats amid Japan uncertainty

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The yen fell broadly on Monday following news that Japanese Prime Mi...

8th September, 2025

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French parliament ousts prime minister, deepening political crisis

By Tassilo Hummel PARIS (Reuters) -France's fourth prime minister in three years, François Bayrou, f...

8th September, 2025

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Trump says European leaders will visit US this week to discuss Russia-Ukraine war

By Jeff Mason and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday...

8th September, 2025

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Oil settles up after OPEC+ opts for modest output hike

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Monday in early trade, paring last week's losse...

7th September, 2025

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Romanian coalition government survives multiple no confidence votes over deficit cuts

BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romania's broad coalition government survived four back-to-back no confidence v...

7th September, 2025

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Trump ready for 'phase two' of Russia sanctions over Ukraine conflict

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said at the White House on Sunday that he is ready...

7th September, 2025

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Analyst views on Japan PM Ishiba's resignation

(Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he had decided to resign, ushering...

7th September, 2025

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Norwegians begin voting in tightly fought parliamentary election

By Gwladys Fouche and Tom Little OSLO (Reuters) -Norwegians went to the polls on Sunday for the firs...

7th September, 2025

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Factbox-The candidates vying to be Japan's next leader

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to resign, a source close to the...

7th September, 2025