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Pernod Ricard's sales, profits slide on demand slump in main markets

PARIS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - French spirits maker Pernod Ricard reported a 5% decline in second-quarter...

19th February, 2026

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Kremlin aide warns West over seizure of Russian vessels

MOSCOW, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Russia could deploy its navy to prevent European powers from seizing its...

17th February, 2026

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New trade map takes shape in Davos as world adjusts to Trump tariffs

By Dave Graham DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's use of tariffs as a f...

22nd January, 2026

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Still questions before return to Suez Canal, German car industry says

FRANKFURT, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The German automotive industry is still seeing open questions, particu...

16th January, 2026

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Global trade set to grow 7% to pass record $35 trillion this year, UN agency says

GENEVA, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Global trade is set to grow by about 7% this year and is on track to excee...

9th December, 2025

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Global financial system must adapt to better serve economy, UN trade agency says

By Catarina Demony LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The financial system risks undermining global trade if...

2nd December, 2025

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Maersk posts Q3 above forecast but freight rates hit ocean container business, shares fall

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Stine Jacobsen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Shipping group A.P. Moller-Maers...

6th November, 2025

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German foreign minister to press China on semiconductors on Beijing trip

By Andreas Rinke BERLIN (Reuters) -German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will urge China to relax...

23rd October, 2025

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European Commission prepares to propose a levy of 50% on steel imports worldwide, FT says

(Reuters) -The European Commission intends to propose tariffs of 50% on steel imports worldwide abov...

6th October, 2025

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Maersk boosts profit outlook as container demand defies trade fears

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk on Thursday reported second-quarter operati...

7th August, 2025

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China confirms Xi meeting with EU's von der Leyen, Costa

BEIJING (Reuters) -China confirmed on Monday it will hold a top-level summit with the European Union...

21st July, 2025

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EU's Pacific alliance would not replace WTO, EU officials say

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said cooperation with Pacific...

27th June, 2025