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Image for Gold set for biggest daily gain since 2008 as investors rush back after selloffFinance

Gold Set for Biggest Daily Gain Since 2008 as Investors Rush Back After Selloff

Image for Trump's tariff cut sparks relief in India despite scant detailsFinance

Trump's Tariff Cut Sparks Relief in India Despite Scant Details

Image for Euro zone banks tightening access to business credit, ECB survey showsFinance

Euro Zone Banks Tightening Access to Business Credit, ECB Survey Shows

Image for UK grocery inflation eases to nine‑month low of 4.0%, says WorldpanelFinance

UK Grocery Inflation Eases to Nine‑month Low of 4.0%, Says Worldpanel

Image for Fintech broker Plus500 expands into US prediction markets, shares hit record high

FinTech Broker Plus500 Expands Into US Prediction Markets, Shares Hit Record High

Date: February 3, 2026

Feb 3 (Reuters) - Multi-asset trading platform Plus500 said on Tuesday it had launched event-based prediction markets on its U.S. retail platform through a partnership with Kalshi. The Plus500 Futures...

Image for Dulux maker AkzoNobel's trimmed outlook falls short of market view

Dulux Maker AkzoNobel's Trimmed Outlook Falls Short of Market View

Date: February 3, 2026

Feb 3 (Reuters) - Dulux paint maker AkzoNobel on Tuesday slightly trimmed its forecast for 2026 core earnings, based on the end-2025 currency exchange rates, against market expectations that stood...

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From 'perfect Fit' to Farewell: How a Price Guarantee Helped Seal Pinault’s Puma Exit

Date: February 3, 2026

PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - François-Henri Pinault may not have got as much as he wanted when he sold his family's controlling stake in Puma to China's Anta for $1.8 billion last week. But, according to...

Image for Morning Bid: Trump cuts India deal, Australia hikes

Morning Bid: Trump Cuts India Deal, Australia Hikes

Date: February 3, 2026

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Trade took a steadier tone in the Asia session on Tuesday, with metals prices stabilising and stocks generally recovering from...

Image for Ukraine agrees to multi-tiered ceasefire enforcement plan with Europe and US, FT reports

Ukraine Agrees to Multi-Tiered Ceasefire Enforcement Plan With Europe and Us, Ft Reports

Date: February 3, 2026

Feb 3 (Reuters) - Ukraine has agreed with western partners that persistent Russian violations of any future ceasefire agreement will be met by a co-ordinated military response from Europe and the U.S....

Image for US dollar eases as recent rally loses steam

US Dollar Eases as Recent Rally Loses Steam

Date: February 3, 2026

By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The dollar held gains on Tuesday as positive economic readings and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy outweighed concerns about another U.S....