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Image for Nvidia's Huang dismisses fears AI will replace software tools as stock selloff deepensFinance

Nvidia's Huang Dismisses Fears AI Will Replace Software Tools as Stock Selloff Deepens

Image for Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk warns 'unprecedented' price pressure to hit salesFinance

Wegovy-Maker Novo Nordisk Warns 'unprecedented' Price Pressure to Hit Sales

Image for Infineon boosts investment target by 500 million euros to meet data centre demandFinance

Infineon Boosts Investment Target by 500 Million Euros to Meet Data Centre Demand

Image for Russian services sector sees strongest growth in a year, VAT hike fuels inflationFinance

Russian Services Sector Sees Strongest Growth in a Year, Vat Hike Fuels Inflation

Image for UBS wealth outflows in US take shine off profit jump

UBS Wealth Outflows in US Take Shine Off Profit Jump

Date: February 4, 2026

By Ariane Luthi ZURICH, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Swiss bank UBS posted on Wednesday a net profit of $1.2 billion for the fourth quarter, up 56% year-on-year and ahead of a company-provided consensus forecast...

Image for Eni sees 2026 LNG market 'finely balanced' on thin supply, Asian demand

Eni Sees 2026 Lng Market 'finely Balanced' on Thin Supply, Asian Demand

Date: February 4, 2026

By Emily Chow and Yousef Saba DOHA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is expected to stay finely balanced this year as thin supply buffers, low European inventories and...

Image for Analysis-Ultra-low bond spread unity still out of reach for euro area

Analysis-Ultra-low Bond Spread Unity Still Out of Reach for Euro Area

Date: February 4, 2026

By Stefano Rebaudo Feb 4 (Reuters) - Euro zone sovereign bond yield spreads are at their lowest since Lehman Brothers collapsed in 2008, but investors say steeper falls will be difficult without...

Image for Morning Bid: Euro zone faces inflation hurdle before ECB

Morning Bid: Euro Zone Faces Inflation Hurdle Before ECB

Date: February 4, 2026

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Euro zone preliminary inflation data on Wednesday will set the...

Image for Global stock index dips with tech slump while dollar rises, oil rallies

Global Stock Index Dips With Tech Slump While Dollar Rises, Oil Rallies

Date: February 4, 2026

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Feb 4 - Asian stocks were on shaky ground on Wednesday, following steep losses in U.S. and European equities on fears that advancements in artificial intelligence could supplant...

Image for Dollar firms, yen under pressure ahead of Japan's elections

Dollar Firms, Yen Under Pressure Ahead of Japan's Elections

Date: February 4, 2026

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday as investors remained cautious after a partial government shutdown swiftly ended while the yen wobbled near a two...