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Image for Analysis-Return of 'Make Europe Great Again' trades hinges on German comebackHeadlines

Analysis-Return of 'Make Europe Great Again' Trades Hinges on German Comeback

Image for Dollar falls versus yen after smaller-than-expected rise in US inflation, euro easesFinance

Dollar Falls Versus Yen After Smaller-Than-Expected Rise in US Inflation, Euro Eases

Image for Oil prices settle slightly higher as market assesses mounting supply risksFinance

Oil Prices Settle Slightly Higher as Market Assesses Mounting Supply Risks

Image for Dollar holds gains against sterling, yen as central bank decisions loomFinance

Dollar Holds Gains Against Sterling, Yen as Central Bank Decisions Loom

Image for Stocks rise, Treasury yields edge down as US inflation softens

Stocks Rise, Treasury Yields Edge Down as US Inflation Softens

Date: December 18, 2025

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Asian shares fell on Thursday as the tech sector took a beating on renewed angst about AI spending, while investors braced for a wave of central bank meetings...

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Bank of England Set to Cut Rates as Inflation and Economy Slow

Date: December 18, 2025

By William Schomberg LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of England is expected to lower interest rates on Thursday after a sharp slowdown in inflation and a weakening in economic growth, but a string...

Image for Shares in South Korea's LGES drop more than 7% after Ford cancels EV battery deal

Shares in South Korea's Lges Drop More Than 7% After Ford Cancels Ev Battery Deal

Date: December 18, 2025

SEOUL, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Shares of LG Energy Solution dropped as much as 7.6% in morning trade on Thursday after the company announced a day earlier that Ford Motor had cancelled an electric vehicle...

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Factbox-What We Know About the Shooting Victims at Sydney's Bondi Beach Jewish Event

Date: December 18, 2025

Dec 17 (Reuters) - Among the 15 victims of a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach targeting an event for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah were a couple who tried to thwart the attack, and others...

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Trading Day: Tech Slumps, Oil Spikes

Date: December 17, 2025

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 17 (Reuters) - U.S. shares sank on Wednesday, with tech hit by renewed worries over the AI trade, while Washington's blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving...

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EU Reaches Initial Agreement on Tighter EU-Mercosur Safeguards

Date: December 17, 2025

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The European Union struck a provisional deal on Wednesday to set tighter controls on imports of farm products resulting from a planned trade agreement...