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ECB's Lagarde again hints at completing term

FRANKFURT, Feb 26 (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Thursday hinted a...

26th February, 2026

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Euro zone business lending growth slows, ECB data shows

FRANKFURT, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Bank lending to euro zone business slowed last month while credit to h...

26th February, 2026

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Piraeus Bank 2025 net profit stable on strong loan expansion, fee income

ATHENS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Piraeus Bank, Greece's third-largest lender by market value, on Thursday...

26th February, 2026

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ECB expects food inflation to settle just above 2%

FRANKFURT, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank expects food inflation, which is crucial for...

26th February, 2026

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UK business and professional services sentiment highest since August 2024, CBI says

LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Sentiment in Britain's business and professional services sector became m...

26th February, 2026

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Yen strengthens after Bank of Japan signals data-driven rate hikes

By Gregor Stuart Hunter TAIPEI, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The dollar began the day on the back foot during...

26th February, 2026

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Government spending lifts global debt to a record $348 trillion in 2025, says IIF

NEW YORK, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Global debt climbed to a record $348 trillion at the end of 2025, after...

25th February, 2026

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JP Morgan raises long-term gold price forecast to $4,500

Feb 25 (Reuters) - JP Morgan raised its long-term forecast for gold prices to $4,500 an ounce on Wed...

25th February, 2026

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Explainer-Why UK's Reeves wants next week's budget update to be a low-key affair

By William Schomberg LONDON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves is due to ann...

25th February, 2026

Image for Sterling edges up, rate divergence and market sentiment in focus
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Sterling edges up, rate divergence and market sentiment in focus

By Stefano Rebaudo Feb 25 (Reuters) - Sterling edged up against the dollar and the euro on Wednesday...

25th February, 2026

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Stocks rise, supported by tech rally as Nvidia reports strong results

By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Asia's financial markets were higher on Wednesday with K...

25th February, 2026

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Yen hits two-week low after pro-stimulus board appointments

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, Feb 25 (Reuters) - A wobbly yen was pinned near a two-week low on Wednes...

25th February, 2026