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Morning Bid: Fed sails into unchartered waters as Powell bows out

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter It's Fed Day, and i...

29th April, 2026

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KPMG exits US federal audit business after losing Pentagon contract, FT reports 

April 29 (Reuters) - Big Four firm KPMG is shutting its federal government audit business and will r...

29th April, 2026

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Oil rises on reports US will extend Iran blockade, prolonging Mideast supply disruptions

By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, April 29 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending a...

29th April, 2026

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Stocks retreat on Iran, AI concerns as Fed meeting looms

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, April 29 (Reuters) - Markets got off to an uneven start in Asian...

29th April, 2026

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Dollar steady as investors brace for Fed decision in face of war

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, April 29 (Reuters) - The dollar firmed on Wednesday as investors awaited a clo...

29th April, 2026

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NIESR slashes UK growth forecast as Iran war and inflation hit economy

By Suban Abdulla LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Britain's economy faces a sharp slowdown this year and...

28th April, 2026

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Brazilian regulator probes airlines LATAM, Gol over potential price alignment

SAO PAULO, April 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE opened an administrative proceeding...

28th April, 2026

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Insurer Prudential logs nearly 10% rise in first-quarter new business profit

April 29 (Reuters) - Insurer Prudential Plc reported a nearly 10% rise in its first-quarter new busi...

28th April, 2026

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British finance minister Reeves says targeted steps needed to protect UK from war impact without lasting rate hit

April 28 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday the government needs to...

28th April, 2026

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Authentic Brands Group CEO says retailer could top $50 billion in 2026 revenue through deals

By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK, NY, April 28 (Reuters) - Guess-owner Authentic Brands Group plans to a...

28th April, 2026

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HSBC sees limited near-term impact on OPEC+ from UAE's departure

April 28 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' planned exit from OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance f...

28th April, 2026

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Kone nears $34 billion deal for rival TK Elevator, Bloomberg News reports

April 28 (Reuters) - Kone is nearing a cash-and-stock deal to buy German rival TK Elevator, Bloomber...

28th April, 2026