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Image for Big hedging of dollars for clients could test banks' capacity, senior UBS trader saysFinance

Big Hedging of Dollars for Clients Could Test Banks' Capacity, Senior UBS Trader Says

Image for Former French senator found guilty of drugging lawmaker to assault herHeadlines

Former French Senator Found Guilty of Drugging Lawmaker to Assault Her

Image for German financial regulator warns of risk of markets questioning dollar's roleFinance

German Financial Regulator Warns of Risk of Markets Questioning Dollar's Role

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Retirement Systems in a Changing Global Financial Landscape

Image for Europe no longer Washington's centre of gravity, shift is structural, EU’s Kallas says

Europe No Longer Washington's Centre of Gravity, Shift Is Structural, EU’s Kallas Says

Date: January 28, 2026

BRUSSELS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Europe is no longer Washington's primary centre of gravity and the shift is structural, not temporary, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday as...

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Thai Parties Tap Nationalist Mood as Cambodia Clashes Roil Rural Voters

Date: January 28, 2026

KANTHARALAK, Thailand, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Thai lawmaker Phumin Leethiraprasert has switched party allegiances in his re-election campaign for a February 8 poll, aiming to show voters he can make tough...

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After Toppling Hasina, Young Bangladeshis Turn Back to Old Guard

Date: January 28, 2026

DHAKA, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Dhaka University student Sadman Mujtaba Rafid defied his parents and police to join protests that toppled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, convinced the...

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EU Expected to Approve New Iran Sanctions in Response to Crackdown

Date: January 27, 2026

BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The EU is expected to sanction some 20 Iranian individuals and entities under its human rights rules this week but is not expected to add Iran's Revolutionary Guards to...

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Shein Could Face EU Investigation but No Interim Measure, Commission Official Says

Date: January 27, 2026

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Chinese fast-fashion online retailer Shein could face an EU investigation on the sale of illegal products on its platform, but is unlikely to be hit with...

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Swedish Finance Minister Wants to Look at Pros and Cons of Euro Membership After Election

Date: January 27, 2026

By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Sweden's Moderate Party will appoint a commission to weigh the pros and cons of joining the euro if it can remain in power after a parliamentary election...