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Image for FTSE 100 closes at 3-week low as sterling climbs, eyes on Mideast conflict
Finance

FTSE 100 closes at 3-week low as sterling climbs, eyes on Mideast conflict

(Reuters) -UK shares started the week on a lacklustre note as investors looked for any signs of esca...

23rd June, 2025

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Tankers U-turn, zig-zag, pause around Strait of Hormuz

By Trixie Yap and Siyi Liu SINGAPORE (Reuters) -At least two supertankers made U-turns at the Strait...

23rd June, 2025

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Finance

EU needs rare earths strategic reserves against China threat, commissioner tells paper

(Reuters) -European Union countries should create joint reserves of rare earths to prevent supply ch...

23rd June, 2025

Image for Novo Nordisk shares fall as obesity pipeline faces investor scrutiny
Finance

Novo Nordisk shares fall as obesity pipeline faces investor scrutiny

By Maggie Fick and Stine Jacobsen LONDON/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Shares in Novo Nordisk fell as much a...

23rd June, 2025

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Finance

Morning Bid: Now the ball is in Iran's court

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole As if there wasn't enough unc...

23rd June, 2025

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Finance

Vaar Energi's Balder X oil and gas project comes on stream

OSLO (Reuters) -Norway's Vaar Energi said on Monday that its Balder X oil and project had come on st...

23rd June, 2025

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Finance

German business activity returns to growth in June, PMI shows

BERLIN (Reuters) -Business activity in Germany, Europe's largest economy, returned to growth in June...

23rd June, 2025

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Finance

Euro zone growth stalls in June with sluggish services, manufacturing

LONDON (Reuters) -The euro zone economy flatlined for a second month in June, barely expanding as th...

23rd June, 2025

Image for Japan's yen sinks as spike in crude oil overpowers safe-haven appeal
Finance

Japan's yen sinks as spike in crude oil overpowers safe-haven appeal

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -The Japanese yen, normally one of the most sought after safe have...

23rd June, 2025

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Finance

French private sector activity contracts further in June, PMI shows

PARIS (Reuters) -French private sector activity contracted further in June, as weakness in both the...

23rd June, 2025

Image for Europe stocks fall on fears of Iranian retaliation after U.S. strikes
Finance

Europe stocks fall on fears of Iranian retaliation after U.S. strikes

(Reuters) -European shares fell on Monday after the U.S. decision to join Israel in striking Iran's...

23rd June, 2025

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Finance

Spectris snubs KKR for $5.9 billion Advent buyout

(Reuters) -Britain's Spectris has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Advent in a deal valu...

23rd June, 2025