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Image for German trade industry raises 2026 export growth forecast to 1%
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German trade industry raises 2026 export growth forecast to 1%

BERLIN, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Germany's main trade association raised its 2026 export growth forecast to...

7th October, 2026

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Aker BP's major projects off Norway to cost more, fiscal budget shows

OSLO, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The cost of Aker BP's major ongoing oil and gas development projects, Yggdra...

7th October, 2026

Image for Shell expects record refining margins as Iran war boosts fuel markets
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Shell expects record refining margins as Iran war boosts fuel markets

Oct 7 (Reuters) - Shell expects third-quarter refining margins to jump to $42 a barrel, a record hig...

7th October, 2026

Image for UK's Headlam to delist after it collapses into administration
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UK's Headlam to delist after it collapses into administration

Oct 7 (Reuters) - Britain's Headlam on Wednesday said it intends to cancel its London listing and se...

7th October, 2026

Image for IMF chief warns energy shock, growing debt and AI risks threaten global growth
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IMF chief warns energy shock, growing debt and AI risks threaten global growth

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The global economy is under threat from persistently high en...

7th October, 2026

Image for AMD CEO says continues to explore foundry partnership with Samsung Electronics
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AMD CEO says continues to explore foundry partnership with Samsung Electronics

SEOUL, Oct 7 (Reuters) - AMD CEO ​Lisa Su said on Wednesday that the US chipmaker continues to explo...

7th October, 2026

Image for Dutch state to halve ABN Amro stake to 10.5% in latest selldown
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Dutch state to halve ABN Amro stake to 10.5% in latest selldown

Oct 7 (Reuters) - ABN Amro said the Dutch government would reduce its stake in the bank to 10.5% fro...

7th October, 2026

Image for Musk says TSMC won't run Terafab AI chip complex
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Musk says TSMC won't run Terafab AI chip complex

Oct 7 (Reuters) - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that his companies will build and...

7th October, 2026

Image for Russia kills 11 in one of its biggest strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
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Russia kills 11 in one of its biggest strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

KYIV, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Russia fired 70 missiles and also drones in one of its biggest strikes at Uk...

7th October, 2026

Image for French brand Lacoste fired CEO ahead of Paris runway show, sources say
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French brand Lacoste fired CEO ahead of Paris runway show, sources say

PARIS, Oct 7 (Reuters) - French tennis and lifestyle brand Lacoste quietly fired its CEO, Eric Valla...

7th October, 2026

Image for France does not need ECB's help at present, says Bank of France head
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France does not need ECB's help at present, says Bank of France head

PARIS, Oct 7 (Reuters) - France's economic situation is serious, given the rise in its borrowing cos...

7th October, 2026

Image for Brussels looks to capture Big Tech through tax on large corporations, FT reports
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Brussels looks to capture Big Tech through tax on large corporations, FT reports

Oct 7 (Reuters) - Brussels is considering taxing big US tech companies through a broad levy on large...

7th October, 2026