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US tells ASML it is concerned China may have top chip tool, Bloomberg News reports

June 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick outlined concerns to Dutch chip-equipment...

19th June, 2026

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Yen nears weakest in 40 years as BOJ hike fails to stem rout

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, June 19 (Reuters) - The yen was pinned near four-decade lows on F...

19th June, 2026

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US launches Section 301 probe into Germany over drug pricing

WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - The United States has initiated an investigation under Section 301 o...

19th June, 2026

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EU set to remove barriers to banks' cross-border capital flows, FT reports

June 18 (Reuters) - The European Union is set to remove barriers preventing banks from moving funds...

18th June, 2026

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UK consumers remain subdued as they brace for tougher times, GfK survey shows

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - British consumer confidence held steady in June but younger people turne...

18th June, 2026

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Intel taps industry veteran Seok-Hee Lee to lead foundry packaging push

June 18 (Reuters) - Intel on Thursday named Seok-Hee Lee executive vice president of its contract ch...

18th June, 2026

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EU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for 12 months

BRUSSELS, June 18 (Reuters) - European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to renew sanctions against R...

18th June, 2026

Image for Trading Day: Stocks rally, oil hits pre-Iran-war lows as Strait of Hormuz reopens for business
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Trading Day: Stocks rally, oil hits pre-Iran-war lows as Strait of Hormuz reopens for business

By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, June 18 (Reuters) - A tech-powered rally boosted U.S. stocks on Thursday,...

18th June, 2026

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Exclusive-Ladbrokes-owner Entain explores options for CEE unit, sources say

By Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Ladbrokes-owner Entain has begun exploring options for...

18th June, 2026

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Explainer-How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's

By Andy Sullivan and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has insi...

18th June, 2026

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Agnelli's Exor appoints Benoit Ribadeau-Dumas as deputy CEO

June 18 (Reuters) - Exor, the investment firm of Italy's powerful Agnelli family, said on Thursday i...

18th June, 2026

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Italy's top court clears Milan prosecutors in Eni Nigeria case

MILAN, June 18 (Reuters) - Italy's top court on Thursday fully acquitted two Milan prosecutors accus...

18th June, 2026