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Norway fund's ethics watchdog acknowledges shortcoming in scrutiny of Israeli investment

By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -The ethics watchdog for Norway's $1.9 trillion sovereign wealth fu...

6th August, 2025

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Trump imposes extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, ties hit new low

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday imposing an...

6th August, 2025

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In letter to Trump, alcohol groups say tariffs put $2 billion in sales at risk

By Emma Rumney LONDON (Reuters) -The United States' 15% tariff on EU goods could reduce the value of...

6th August, 2025

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Central Europe's FX to get dollar boost, but forint likely to fall from highs: Reuters poll

By Jason Hovet PRAGUE (Reuters) -Central Europe's currencies will mostly find support from a weaker...

6th August, 2025

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Russian oil exports will rise after drone strikes shut refineries, sources say

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia plans to increase exports from its western ports to nearly two million barr...

6th August, 2025

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Generali says open to discussing Mediobanca's bid for Banca Generali

MILAN (Reuters) -Italy's top insurer Generali said on Wednesday it would continue to assess Medioban...

6th August, 2025

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European airports' passenger traffic rose 4.5% in H1, says trade body

(Reuters) -Passenger traffic across the European airport network rose 4.5% in the first half compare...

6th August, 2025

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Swiss cheesemakers fear for US sales if hit by tariffs

By Manuel Ausloos Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland (Reuters) -Swiss cheese producers are bracing for a...

6th August, 2025

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UK stocks rise as investors assess corporate results ahead of BoE rate decision

(Reuters) -British equities edged higher on Wednesday, as investors assessed a mixed bag of corporat...

6th August, 2025

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Glencore rejects US listing in boost for UK markets

By Charlie Conchie and Pratima Desai LONDON (Reuters) -Glencore will keep its primary listing in Lon...

6th August, 2025

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Sterling holds steady ahead of BoE rate decision

LONDON (Reuters) -The pound traded mostly steady on Wednesday, as traders marked time ahead of a Ban...

6th August, 2025

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ProSieben tells shareholders to accept MFE's higher takeover bid

BERLIN (Reuters) -German media company ProSiebenSat.1 recommended on Wednesday that its shareholders...

6th August, 2025