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Image for Time for Europe to wake up amid US threats, ECB's Villeroy saysFinance

Time for Europe to Wake up Amid US Threats, ECB's Villeroy Says

Image for EU lawmakers deal blow to Mercosur trade deal by referring it to top courtFinance

EU Lawmakers Deal Blow to Mercosur Trade Deal by Referring It to Top Court

Image for Netflix shares drop 7% in Europe after Q4 resultsFinance

Netflix Shares Drop 7% in Europe After Q4 Results

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Exclusive-Britain, China to Revive 'Golden Era' Business Dialogue During Starmer Visit, Sources Say

Image for Sterling holds firm after UK data shows pickup in inflation

Sterling Holds Firm After UK Data Shows Pickup in Inflation

Date: January 21, 2026

LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The pound held steady on Wednesday, after data showed UK inflation picked up more than expected in December, which could lower the chances of more aggressive rate cuts from...

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Surprise Jump in UK Inflation Not Expected to Derail Rate Cuts

Date: January 21, 2026

LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Britain's main inflation measure sped up by more than expected to 3.4% in December from 3.2% in November, official figures showed on Wednesday. A Reuters poll of economists...

Image for Stocks stage dramatic rebound after Trump announces Greenland framework

Stocks Stage Dramatic Rebound After Trump Announces Greenland Framework

Date: January 21, 2026

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Asian stocks extended their losses for a third session on Wednesday, undone by heightened tensions over U.S. threats to acquire Greenland ahead of President...

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Dollar Gains After Trump Agrees to Outline of Greenland Deal, Backs Off Tariffs

Date: January 21, 2026

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The dollar languished near three-week lows against the euro and Swiss franc on Wednesday after White House threats over Greenland triggered a broad selloff...

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Oil Prices Settle Higher on Force Majeure at Kazakh Field, Slow Venezuela Exports

Date: January 21, 2026

TOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices fell on Wednesday as pressure from geopolitical tensions and an expected build up in U.S. crude inventories outweighed a temporary...

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Berkshire May Shed 27.5% Kraft Heinz Stake, Filing Shows

Date: January 20, 2026

By Jonathan Stempel and Jessica DiNapoli Jan 20 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway may shed its 27.5% stake in Kraft Heinz, according to a regulatory filing, and exit a more than decade-old investment...