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EU to Exempt Us, Qatari Gas From Extra Checks Under Its Russian Gas Ban, Draft Shows
Date: January 28, 2026
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The European Union will exempt gas from key suppliers including the U.S. and Qatar from extra checks under its upcoming Russian gas ban, a draft European...
Bessent Says Disappointed by EU-India Deal; South Korea Must Ratify Trade Deal
Date: January 28, 2026
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday he was disappointed by Europe's decision to strike a major trade agreement with India, saying it...
India to Slash Tariffs on High-End EU Cars to 30% in Boost for Luxury Carmakers
Date: January 28, 2026
By Shivangi Acharya and Aditi Shah NEW DELHI, Jan 28 (Reuters) - India will immediately slash duties on high-end European cars to 30% from as high as 110% under its new trade deal with the EU, an...
Germany's Merz: US Must Not Cast Doubt on Trade Deal With EU
Date: January 28, 2026
BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The foundations for the ratification of a trade deal between the EU and U.S. are in place as long as Washington honours its commitments, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz...
World Order Has Shifted, but Growth Outlook Same as Year Ago, Economists Say: Reuters Poll
Date: January 28, 2026
By Hari Kishan BENGALURU, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Global economic growth will be 3% in 2026, exactly as forecast a year ago, according to a quarterly Reuters poll of economists, suggesting they are unfazed...
French Fund Manager Bdl Says EU Markets Regulation 'driving Us Into a Wall'
Date: January 28, 2026
By Valentina Za MILAN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Excessive regulation is hurting European financial markets and local fund managers, favouring the spread of passive investing dominated by large U.S. players,...