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Image for CEO revenue confidence hits 5-year low - PwC surveyFinance

CEO Revenue Confidence Hits 5-year Low - PwC Survey

Image for Italy's Treasury backs new term for Monte dei Paschi CEO, sources sayFinance

Italy's Treasury Backs New Term for Monte Dei Paschi Ceo, Sources Say

Image for Czech defence firm CSG plans Friday debut in Amsterdam IPO, sources sayFinance

Czech Defence Firm Csg Plans Friday Debut in Amsterdam Ipo, Sources Say

Image for Trump's Europe tariff threat over Greenland revives talk of 'Sell America' tradeFinance

Trump's Europe Tariff Threat Over Greenland Revives Talk of 'Sell America' Trade

Image for IMF cuts Russia's 2026 growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points to 0.8%

IMF Cuts Russia's 2026 Growth Forecast by 0.2 Percentage Points to 0.8%

Date: January 19, 2026

MOSCOW, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund cut its forecast for Russia's economic growth in 2026 by 0.2 percentage points to 0.8% on Monday. The fund, which has not sent monitoring...

Image for Russia gleeful at Trump-Europe split over Greenland, but also has concerns

Russia Gleeful at Trump-Europe Split Over Greenland, but Also Has Concerns

Date: January 19, 2026

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Russia is watching with glee as U.S. President Donald Trump's drive to acquire Greenland widens splits with Europe even though his moves could have serious...

Image for Exclusive-German investments in US nearly halved in Trump's first year back, report shows

Exclusive-German Investments in US Nearly Halved in Trump's First Year Back, Report Shows

Date: January 19, 2026

By Rene Wagner and Maria Martinez BERLIN, Jan 19 (Reuters) - German companies pulled back on investment and exports to the U.S. during the first year of President Donald Trump's second term, hit by...

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Bank Chief Says Corporate Tax Surcharge Extension Will Make France Uncompetitive

Date: January 19, 2026

By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Extending France’s corporate tax surcharge through 2026 risks driving investment out of the country, the chairman of Credit Mutuel, France’s fifth-largest...

Image for Zurich Insurance offers $10 billion for UK's Beazley in latest bid

Zurich Insurance Offers $10 Billion for UK's Beazley in Latest Bid

Date: January 19, 2026

Jan 19 (Reuters) - Swiss insurance company Zurich Insurance Group has raised its offer to buy rival speciality insurer Beazley to 1,280 pence per share in cash, it said on Monday, sending the British...

Image for Amber Capital challenges Crane's bid for Antares Vision in Milan

Amber Capital Challenges Crane's Bid for Antares Vision in Milan

Date: January 19, 2026

By Elvira Pollina and Valentina Za MILAN, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Activist investor Amber Capital said a takeover bid by U.S. technology group Crane NXT for Milan‑listed Antares Vision was too low and...