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Image for EU warns of prolonged energy shock, forced cuts if Iran war continuesFinance

EU Warns of Prolonged Energy Shock, Forced Cuts if Iran War Continues

Image for Recruiter Robert Walters posts smaller fee drop as hiring improvesFinance

Recruiter Robert Walters Posts Smaller Fee Drop as Hiring Improves

Image for FranceAgriMer keeps non-EU soft wheat export outlook unchangedFinance

FranceAgriMer Keeps non-EU Soft Wheat Export Outlook Unchanged

Image for Serbia's president tells military to create units armed with attack dronesFinance

Serbia's President Tells Military to Create Units Armed With Attack Drones

Image for German pilots union says Lufthansa has rejected arbitration offer in wage dispute

German Pilots Union Says Lufthansa Has Rejected Arbitration Offer in Wage Dispute

Date: April 15, 2026

BERLIN, April 15 (Reuters) - The German pilots union VC said on Wednesday that Lufthansa has rejected its offer of arbitration in their ongoing labour dispute. (Writing by Miranda MurrayEditing by...

Image for Italy's Enel to hire 1,000 workers at power distribution unit, unions say

Italy's Enel to Hire 1,000 Workers at Power Distribution Unit, Unions Say

Date: April 15, 2026

MILAN, April 15 (Reuters) - Italy's biggest utility Enel will hire 1,000 new workers at its power distribution unit E‑Distribuzione under an agreement with trade unions aimed at ending a two‑year...

Image for Spain's Senate blackout probe blames grid operator, government, watchdog

Spain's Senate Blackout Probe Blames Grid Operator, Government, Watchdog

Date: April 15, 2026

MADRID, April 15 (Reuters) - An inquiry by the Spanish Senate blames the government, as well the country's grid operator and energy watchdog, for last year's unprecedented blackout, according to...

Image for UK fund major L&G aims to double Asia business, CEO says

UK Fund Major L&g Aims to Double Asia Business, CEO Says

Date: April 15, 2026

By Selena Li HONG KONG, April 15 (Reuters) - Britain's biggest asset manager Legal & General aims to double its assets under management in Asia to around $500 billion amid its push to grow its...

Image for London's FTSE 100 flat as banks limit healthcare gains; Mideast in focus

London's FTSE 100 Flat as Banks Limit Healthcare Gains; Mideast in Focus

Date: April 15, 2026

April 15 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 was muted on Wednesday as declines in heavyweight financials and energy stocks limited gains in healthcare stocks, while investors cautiously awaited...

Image for Analysis-Dollar sheds bulk of Iran war premium, but few expect a sharper drop

Analysis-Dollar Sheds Bulk of Iran War Premium, but Few Expect a Sharper Drop

Date: April 15, 2026

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar has given back most of the gains sparked by the Iran war, as a tentative ceasefire revived appetite for riskier currencies, but...