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Image for War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft showsFinance

War Spurs EU Plan for Electricity Tax Cuts, Faster Shift From Fossil Fuels, Draft Shows

Image for Germany must brace for prolonged Iran war energy shock, says finance ministerFinance

Germany Must Brace for Prolonged Iran War Energy Shock, Says Finance Minister

Image for Aurubis CEO expects US copper demand to reduce Comex stockpileFinance

Aurubis CEO Expects US Copper Demand to Reduce Comex Stockpile

Image for Exclusive-Norway to lift ban on wealth fund investments in Syrian bonds, document showsFinance

Exclusive-Norway to Lift Ban on Wealth Fund Investments in Syrian Bonds, Document Shows

Image for Fire breaks out at gunpowder plant in Russia's Kazan, Ifax reports

Fire Breaks Out at Gunpowder Plant in Russia's Kazan, Ifax Reports

Date: April 14, 2026

MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - A fire has broken out at a gunpowder plant in the Russian city of Kazan, the Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday, citing local authorities. There are casualties as a...

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Airbus Taps Spaniard Moraleda as New Board Chair

Date: April 14, 2026

April 14 (Reuters) - Airbus named Spanish national Amparo Moraleda as the next chair of its board on Tuesday, marking the first time in the European aerospace giant's more than five-decade history...

Image for Britain's Ofwat board split over approval for Thames Water rescue deal, Bloomberg News reports

Britain's Ofwat Board Split Over Approval for Thames Water Rescue Deal, Bloomberg News Reports

Date: April 14, 2026

April 14 (Reuters) - The board of UK water regulator Ofwat is split over whether to approve a rescue deal offered by the creditors of Thames Water, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a person...

Image for Cristal Union revenue falls 14% as European sugar prices plunge

Cristal Union Revenue Falls 14% as European Sugar Prices Plunge

Date: April 14, 2026

By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS, April 14 (Reuters) - French sugar and ethanol maker Cristal Union reported a 14% fall in annual revenue on Tuesday and warned that higher energy costs and low-duty...

Image for French finance ministry trims growth outlook, hikes inflation estimate

French Finance Ministry Trims Growth Outlook, Hikes Inflation Estimate

Date: April 14, 2026

PARIS, April 14 (Reuters) - France's Finance Ministry trimmed its 2026 growth forecast slightly on Tuesday and hiked its inflation estimate to reflect the current conflict in the Middle East. The euro...

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Omv Denies Breaking Austria's Rules on Lowering Petrol Prices

Date: April 14, 2026

VIENNA, April 14 (Reuters) - Austria said it was ordering an official review of whether partially state-owned oil and gas company OMV is complying with newly introduced rules on lowering petrol prices...