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Russian Government Mulls Early Return to Forex Market After Rouble Firms, Finance Minister Says
Date: April 16, 2026
MOSCOW, April 16 (Reuters) - The Russian government is considering an early return to the foreign currency market after the rouble strengthened this month thanks to higher oil prices, Finance Minister...
In Tough Times, Russians Are Turning to Magic
Date: April 16, 2026
MOSCOW, April 16 (Reuters) - Self-described witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new client base: men fighting in eastern Ukraine, who, like a growing number of Russians, are drawn to the supernatural...
Brazilian Payments Firm Ebanx Makes Southeast Asia Push
Date: April 16, 2026
By Andre Romani SAO PAULO, 16 April (Reuters) - Brazilian cross-border payments company Ebanx said it is expanding global operations, with a focus on Southeast Asia, strengthening its footprint...
Middle East War Feeding Uncertainty Over Economic Outlook, SNB Minutes Show
Date: April 16, 2026
ZURICH, April 16 (Reuters) - Uncertainty over the economic outlook for Switzerland has risen due to the conflict in the Middle East and global developments pose the main risk for inflation, minutes of...
Pound Ticks up After Data Shows UK Economy Surged Before Iran War
Date: April 16, 2026
LONDON, April 16 (Reuters) - Sterling rose slightly on Thursday after data showed the British economy grew rapidly in February and markets waited for more news about a possible peace deal in the U.S.-...
Chinese-Owned BasisBank Acquires Controlling Stake in Georgia's Liberty Bank
Date: April 16, 2026
TBILISI, April 16 (Reuters) - Georgia's BasisBank, owned by Chinese conglomerate Hualing Group, has acquired a 95.99% ownership stake in Liberty Bank, the South Caucasus country's third-largest lender...