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Europe gas stocks could turn critical if Hormuz shut for 1–3 months, Equinor says
By Francesca Landini AMSTERDAM, May 21 (Reuters) - Europe could face a critical shortfall in gas sto...
21st May, 2026
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Spotify strikes deal with Universal Music to let premium users create AI covers, remixes
May 21 (Reuters) - Spotify has struck a deal with Universal Music Group to let subscribers create AI...
21st May, 2026
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Ukraine to repair massive Trypilska power plant before Centrenergo sale
By Pavel Polityuk KYIV REGION, May 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine intends to repair the large state-owned Tr...
21st May, 2026
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Birkenstock shares jump after $250 million buyback plan
May 21 (Reuters) - Shares of Birkenstock surged nearly 17% on Thursday after the German sandal maker...
21st May, 2026
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EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says
PARIS, May 21 - African swine fever outbreaks in the European Union rose sharply in 2025, increasing...
21st May, 2026
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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May
May 21 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.6 points in May from the April number, fi...
21st May, 2026
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Euronext CEO rules out merger with Deutsche Boerse in near future
By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, May 21 (Reuters) - Euronext CEO Stephane Boujnah ruled out on Thursday the p...
21st May, 2026
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Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals
MADRID, May 21 (Reuters) - Spain's Supreme Court has struck down a national registry for short-term...
21st May, 2026
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Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says
By Robert Harvey LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - The start of peak summer fuel demand combined with the l...
21st May, 2026
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German economy minister's China trip to include CEOs of BASF, Thyssenkrupp
BERLIN/FRANKFURT, May 21 (Reuters) - Top executives of BASF, Thyssenkrupp and Siemens Energy will pa...
21st May, 2026
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BoE's Taylor sees less risk of inflation persistence than in 2022
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Thursday he saw less risk...
21st May, 2026
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France faces rising fiscal risks, IMF warns
PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - France faces mounting public finance risks as budget-tightening lags and d...
21st May, 2026