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Switzerland says it's ready to make Trump 'more attractive offer' on trade

By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -Switzerland's government will hold an extraordinary cabinet meeting...

4th August, 2025

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EU-US trade deal sends euro zone investor sentiment plummeting

BERLIN (Reuters) -Investor sentiment in the euro zone unexpectedly tumbled in August in one of the f...

4th August, 2025

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Morning Bid: Buy the dip, we can worry about jobs later

(Reuters) -A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a case...

4th August, 2025

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Bank of England faces inflation challenge as it prepares to cut rates

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England is widely expected to cut its key interest r...

4th August, 2025

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European shares rebound after Friday's selloff, Swiss stocks fall

(Reuters) -European shares edged higher on Monday, recovering some ground after a sharp selloff on F...

4th August, 2025

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BP hails Brazil block as its largest global oil and gas find in 25 years

(Reuters) -BP said on Monday it has made its largest oil and gas discovery in 25 years in Brazil's S...

4th August, 2025

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A Swiss watch icon navigates Trump's tariff uncertainty

ZURICH (Reuters) -Swatch Group Chief Executive Nick Hayek called on Swiss President Karin Keller-Sut...

4th August, 2025

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Singapore fund GIC buys 25% stake in Spain broadband venture

(Reuters) -Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC is set to take a 25% stake in a fibre optic broadba...

4th August, 2025

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Stocks rise as investors cling to hopes for US rate cuts

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Asian share markets followed Wall Street lower on Monday as fears fo...

4th August, 2025

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US dollar gains in consolidation move after Fed turmoil, Trump's shake-up 

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -A battered dollar edged marginally higher on Monday after a dismal U...

4th August, 2025

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Old trees and ageing farmers worsen outlook for top palm oil exporters

By Ashley Tang, Naveen Thukral and Bernadette Christina PONTIAN, Malaysia (Reuters) -Malaysian farme...

4th August, 2025

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Oil falls as OPEC+ output hike adds to oversupply concerns

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade on Monday after OPEC+ a...

3rd August, 2025