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Freight rates fall for Russian Urals oil, but new sanctions may change that, traders say

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Freight rates for Russian oil shipments from the Baltic Sea ports to India have fa...

14th July, 2025

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FTSE 100 hits fresh record high on rate cut optimism

(Reuters) -The UK's blue chip index held just below its all-time high hit last week as investors ass...

14th July, 2025

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Swiss zero rate squeeze on banks may lead to bumpy ride for borrowers

By Oliver Hirt, John Revill and Ariane Luthi ZURICH (Reuters) -Banks in Switzerland will be searchin...

14th July, 2025

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German exporters lose market share as competitiveness slips, Bundesbank says

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -German exporters have lost significant ground in global markets...

14th July, 2025

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EU threatens countermeasures over US tariffs, Trump says he is open to talks

By Philip Blenkinsop and Hyunjoo Jin BRUSSELS/SEOUL (Reuters) -The European Union and South Korea sa...

14th July, 2025

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OPEC projects 'very strong' third-quarter oil demand, followed by tight balance, RIA reports

MOSCOW (Reuters) -OPEC, which along with its allies is ramping up oil output, expects "very strong"...

14th July, 2025

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European shares end lower as Trump's tariff threats keep markets on edge

(Reuters) -European shares fell on Monday, led by automobiles, as the U.S. President Donald Trump's...

14th July, 2025

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AstraZeneca drug lowers high blood pressure in late-stage study; shares rise

(Reuters) -AstraZeneca's experimental drug baxdrostat has been successful in lowering high blood pre...

14th July, 2025

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Don't panic: Europe Inc cautions calm as bloc tries to avert 30% US tariffs

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Shares in Germany's carmakers fell on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump...

14th July, 2025

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EU to push for deal with U.S, to avoid prohibitive tariff

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union and United States are approaching a good outcome for both sid...

14th July, 2025

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Bitcoin climbs to record $123,000 as investors eye U.S. policy boost

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Bitcoin crossed the $120,000 level for the first time on Monday, marking a majo...

14th July, 2025

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Morning Bid: The art of hogging headlines, using tariffs

(Reuters) -A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It looks increasi...

14th July, 2025