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Continental warns of fresh U.S. tariff blow if latest increase affects tyres

May 6 (Reuters) - Continental expects a blow in the "mid to high double-digit million euro" range sh...

6th May, 2026

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German services contract in April at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows

BERLIN, May 6 (Reuters) - Germany's service sector contracted at its steepest rate in more than thre...

6th May, 2026

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Euro zone services activity slumps in April on weak demand, PMI shows

LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - Euro zone services activity contracted in April for the first time in almo...

6th May, 2026

Image for Italy services costs rise at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows
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Italy services costs rise at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows

ROME, May 6 (Reuters) - Cost pressures in Italy's service sector hit their highest level in more tha...

6th May, 2026

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G7 trade ministers to discuss critical minerals supply chain, French minister says

PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) - G7 trade ministers will discuss securing the critical minerals supply chain...

6th May, 2026

Image for France's services sector contracts further in April, final PMI shows
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France's services sector contracts further in April, final PMI shows

PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) - France's services sector contracted in April, as demand weakened amid econo...

6th May, 2026

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Regional leader of Spain's Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there

MADRID, May 6 (Reuters) - The regional government of Spain's Canary Islands is opposed to allowing a...

6th May, 2026

Image for German chemical mood sinks as Iran war disrupts supplies
Finance

German chemical mood sinks as Iran war disrupts supplies

May 6 (Reuters) - Business morale in Germany's chemical industry fell to its lowest level in almost...

6th May, 2026

Image for Spain services contract for first time in nearly 3 years, PMI shows
Finance

Spain services contract for first time in nearly 3 years, PMI shows

MADRID, May 6 (Reuters) - Spain's services sector contracted in April for the first time since Augus...

6th May, 2026

Image for UK's Renishaw says Iran war hurting semiconductor, critical mineral supplies
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UK's Renishaw says Iran war hurting semiconductor, critical mineral supplies

May 6 (Reuters) - UK-based precision engineering group Renishaw on Wednesday said it was facing tigh...

6th May, 2026

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Rail-ticketing group Trainline sees pressure from UK policy change and Iran War

May 6 (Reuters) - Rail-ticketing group Trainline forecast on Wednesday net ticket sales of 6.2 billi...

6th May, 2026

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Iran says it wants a 'comprehensive agreement' with US

May 6 (Reuters) - Iran will only accept "a fair and comprehensive agreement" in its negotiations wit...

6th May, 2026