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Morning Bid: Never mind the oil, feel the earnings!

May 1 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Another da...

1st May, 2026

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Asia shares find relief in tech resilience, oil off peak

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, May 1 (Reuters) - Asian share markets rebounded in relief on Friday as oil pri...

1st May, 2026

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For War Powers Resolution purposes, US hostilities with Iran that began in February have 'terminated', official says

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - For War Powers Resolution purposes, the United States' hostilities...

1st May, 2026

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Huawei expects AI chip revenue to jump at least 60% this year, FT reports

May 1 (Reuters) - Huawei expects revenue from its AI chips to jump at least 60% this year, boosted b...

1st May, 2026

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Yen trims gains against dollar after Japan's intervention in markets

By Rocky Swift TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - The yen eased slightly against the dollar on Friday, but was...

1st May, 2026

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Irish manufacturers see steepest rise in costs since 2022

DUBLIN, May 1 (Reuters) - Irish manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in four years in Apr...

1st May, 2026

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Sovecon raises Russian wheat export forecast

(.) April 30 (Reuters) - Snapshot of the global export markets for grains, oilseeds and edible oils...

1st May, 2026

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France new car registrations down 0.26% in April, industry body

May 1 (Reuters) - New car registrations in France fell 0.26% in April from a year earlier to 138,339...

1st May, 2026

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Exclusive-Ukraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules

By John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - Japan's relaxation of its weapons-exports rule...

30th April, 2026

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UK discretionary retail sales fall 1.6% in April, says BDO

LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - British discretionary retail like-for-like sales slid 1.6% year-on-year in...

30th April, 2026

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US crude futures rise 41 cents to $105.50/bbl after prior intraday high of $110.93/bbl

MELBOURNE, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 41 cents or 0.43% on open to $1...

30th April, 2026

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British Airways pilots narrowly vote down pay overhaul, Sky News reports

April 30 (Reuters) - British Airways pilots narrowly rejected the IAG-owned carrier's proposal to ov...

30th April, 2026