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Image for What Russian President Putin said at end-of-year press conferenceHeadlines

What Russian President Putin Said at End-Of-Year Press Conference

Image for Russia's Putin says cooling of economy in 2025 is a 'conscious' decisionFinance

Russia's Putin Says Cooling of Economy in 2025 Is a 'conscious' Decision

Image for Growth in euro area highly uncertain due to trade war and tensions, ECB's Rehn saysHeadlines

Growth in Euro Area Highly Uncertain Due to Trade War and Tensions, ECB's Rehn Says

Image for French parliament unable to vote on 2026 budget before end of year, says PMHeadlines

French Parliament Unable to Vote on 2026 Budget Before End of Year, Says PM

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New Zealand's Business Confidence Hits Highest Level in 30 Years, Anz Survey Shows

Date: December 19, 2025

SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand's business confidence surged in December to hit its highest level in 30 years, with forward-looking activity indicators lifting again with some reaching multi-...

Image for Irish central bank raises growth forecasts, says economy resisting US headwinds

Irish Central Bank Raises Growth Forecasts, Says Economy Resisting US Headwinds

Date: December 19, 2025

DUBLIN, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Ireland's central bank on Friday raised its forecasts for domestic economic growth, saying the impact of U.S. economic policies had so far been relatively benign and...

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Romania to Raise Minimum Wage by 6.8% From July

Date: December 18, 2025

BUCHAREST, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Romania's coalition government will raise the monthly gross minimum wage by 6.8% to 4,325 lei ($998) but also cut in half a 1% minimum tax on turnover from January to...

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EU Must Reform or Risk Irrelevance, Blair and Dimon Say

Date: December 18, 2025

By Kate Holton LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The European Union must reform or risk becoming irrelevant as the rivalry between China and the U.S. sparks a new era without precedent, posing challenges on...

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Factbox-Can Ukraine Survive Without the EU's 'reparation Loan'?

Date: December 18, 2025

By Olena Harmash KYIV, Dec 18 (Reuters) - European Union leaders are set to review on Thursday proposals for using the proceeds from immobilised Russian sovereign assets, mostly held in Belgium, to...

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

Date: December 18, 2025

By Yoruk Bahceli and Samuel Indyk LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - For European markets overshadowed by the United States since the summer, investors are hoping a spending bonanza in Germany - the European...