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German GDP contracts in Q2 as pre-tariff boost ends

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's economy contracted by 0.1% in the second quarter, data...

30th July, 2025

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Euro bulls wince as US-EU trade deal slams the brakes on rally

By Alun John, Yoruk Bahceli and Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) -Euro bulls are facing the first big...

30th July, 2025

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Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation rises to 2.7% in July

(Reuters) -Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rose to 2.7% in July, from 2.3%...

30th July, 2025

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Man Group's half-year profit slumps even as assets under management hit record $193 billion

By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) -Hedge fund Man Group on Wednesday posted a 14% rise in assets un...

30th July, 2025

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Siemens Healthineers expects up to $580 million tariff impact in 2026

(Reuters) -German medical technology company Siemens Healthineers on Wednesday reported third-quarte...

30th July, 2025

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JDE Peet's sees small impact from tariffs as duties hang over Brazil coffee

(Reuters) -Coffee and tea company JDE Peet's on Wednesday lifted its annual forecast after posting h...

30th July, 2025

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German retail sales rise more than expected in June

(Reuters) -German retail sales rose more than expected in June, increasing by 1.0% compared with the...

30th July, 2025

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Hermes reports 9% sales rise but flags some weakness, shares down 

PARIS (Reuters) -Birkin bag maker Hermes outpaced rivals with a 9% rise in quarterly sales, showing...

30th July, 2025

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French economy grew 0.3% in Q2, beating forecasts

PARIS (Reuters) -The French economy grew 0.3% in the second quarter, beating forecasts, as a rebound...

30th July, 2025

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Global stock index dips, dollar climbs as Fed's Powell holds off on Sept rate cut verdict

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian stocks rose modestly on Wednesday, with investors...

30th July, 2025

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Dollar gains against peers after Fed leaves rates unchanged

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The euro steadied near its lowest in a month on Wednesday, nu...

30th July, 2025

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Oil rises over 1% as investors weigh Trump's Russia stance, tariff threats

By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) -Oil prices ticked up in early trading on Wednesday after rising m...

30th July, 2025