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Inflation Slows in Several German States in December
Date: January 6, 2026
BERLIN, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Inflation slowed in several German states in December, official data showed on Tuesday, pointing to a lower national rate in Europe's largest economy. Official national data...
Euro Zone Growth Slows in December but Completes Strongest Quarter Since 2023, PMI Shows
Date: January 6, 2026
By Indradip Ghosh Jan 6 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy expanded at a slower pace last month but ended 2025 with its strongest quarterly growth in more than two years as solid momentum in services...
Morning Bid: Stocks Keep Calm, Carry on Record Run
Date: January 6, 2026
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland The march to ever-higher peaks for global stocks is showing no signs of letting up, with Tokyo, Taipei and Seoul among the...
Italy Weighs Fresh Options to Curb Chinese Sway Over Pirelli, Sources Say
Date: January 6, 2026
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Italy's government and Pirelli are working with the tyremaker's shareholders to identify options for removing China's Sinochem as an investor, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday...
US Capture of Maduro Tests Limits of China's Diplomatic Push
Date: January 6, 2026
By Joe Cash BEIJING, Jan 5 (Reuters) - China's top diplomat accused the U.S. of acting like a "world judge" by seizing Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro to put him on trial in New York, with Beijing...
China's Premier Pledges Deeper Cooperation as Irish PM Pushes on Beef and Dairy
Date: January 6, 2026
By Liz Lee BEIJING, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin is set to have more in-depth talks on trade with China's No. 2 official on Tuesday, working to strengthen strategic ties...