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Image for Equities rise after strong US data, yen firms on currency warningsFinance

Equities Rise After Strong US Data, Yen Firms on Currency Warnings

Image for UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan comments about Israeli militaryHeadlines

UK Police Drop Probe Into Bob Vylan Comments About Israeli Military

Image for US dollar retreats as prospect of Fed rate cuts overshadows growth dataFinance

US Dollar Retreats as Prospect of Fed Rate Cuts Overshadows Growth Data

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Swedish Nov Ppi +1.2 % Month/month

Image for Sterling rises to 12-week high versus weaker dollar

Sterling Rises to 12-week High Versus Weaker Dollar

Date: December 23, 2025

LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The pound rose to a near three-month high against a broadly weaker dollar on Tuesday, as traders assessed green shoots in the UK economy while keeping a close eye on...

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Italy's Government Wins Upper House Confidence Vote on 2026 Budget

Date: December 23, 2025

By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Italy's government comfortably won a vote of confidence in the upper house Senate on Tuesday over its 2026 budget, keeping it on track to secure parliament's...

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Markets in 2025: Gold, Goldilocks and the Dollar Bears

Date: December 23, 2025

By Marc Jones LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Most investors knew this year would be different given U.S. President Donald Trump's return to power in the world's biggest economy, but few predicted how wild...

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Novo Nordisk Shares Jump After US Approves Wegovy Pill

Date: December 23, 2025

Dec 23 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk's Frankfurt-listed shares opened nearly 10% higher in early trading on Tuesday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its weight-loss pill. The move gives...

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Analysis-Global Investors Turn to Chinese AI as Wall Street Fears Bubble

Date: December 23, 2025

By Jiaxing Li and Laura Matthews HONG KONG/NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Global investors are increasing their wagers on Chinese artificial intelligence companies, betting on the next DeepSeek and...

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Oil up as Market Weighs Strong US Economic Growth, Supply Risks

Date: December 23, 2025

By Anjana Anil and Emily Chow SINGAPORE, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Oil prices held steady on Tuesday after rising more than 2% in the previous session, as the U.S. said it might sell the Venezuelan crude it...