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Russia's Sberbank sees more rate cuts, higher growth this year despite Ukrainian attacks

By Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank will continue cutting its key...

28th August, 2026

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Flat French growth in the second quarter puts outlook at risk

PARIS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - French growth flatlined in the second quarter, the national statistics age...

28th August, 2026

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Kimberly-Clark seeks EU approval for $40 billion Kenvue deal

Aug 28 (Reuters) - Kimberly-Clark has asked EU regulators permission for its proposed $40 billion ta...

28th August, 2026

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How Shein had to make peace with China to finally go public​

Aug 28 (Reuters) - When Shein makes its market debut on Tuesday, it will be in Hong Kong and not New...

28th August, 2026

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NEWSMAKER-Mette-Marit, Norway's embattled new queen

By Nora Buli and Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Mette-Marit was 25, an unmarried single mot...

28th August, 2026

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UK's Watkin Jones warns on profit after delays to investor deals

Aug 28 (Reuters) - British rental property developer Watkin Jones lowered its annual profit expectat...

28th August, 2026

Image for Russia's VTB reports sharp rise in July profit, reaffirms full-year forecast
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Russia's VTB reports sharp rise in July profit, reaffirms full-year forecast

MOSCOW, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Russia's second-largest lender VTB on Friday said that its July net profi...

28th August, 2026

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Haakon, the reluctant prince who became Norway's new king

By Nora Buli OSLO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Haakon — who comes to the throne as two major scandals batter...

28th August, 2026

Image for French preliminary inflation at 2.7% in August
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French preliminary inflation at 2.7% in August

Aug 28 (Reuters) - The rise in French consumer prices accelerated in August, preliminary data from s...

28th August, 2026

Image for Russia's VTB says Wildberries deal on track despite Ukrainian attacks
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Russia's VTB says Wildberries deal on track despite Ukrainian attacks

MOSCOW, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Russia's second-largest bank VTB said that its deal to buy a minority sta...

28th August, 2026

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German import prices up 6.8% y/y in July

Aug 28 (Reuters) - German import prices increased by 6.8% year on year in July, the statistics offic...

28th August, 2026

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German chemical industry mood turns positive for first time in four years, Ifo says

By Anastasiia Kozlova and Amir Orusov Aug 28 (Reuters) - Germany's chemical industry saw a sharp imp...

28th August, 2026