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Image for Austria says OMV is now complying with rules on lowering petrol prices
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Austria says OMV is now complying with rules on lowering petrol prices

VIENNA, April 23 (Reuters) - Austrian oil company OMV has brought itself into compliance with new ru...

23rd April, 2026

Image for UK GfK consumer sentiment index drops to lowest since 2023
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UK GfK consumer sentiment index drops to lowest since 2023

April 23 (Reuters) - British consumer morale slid this month to its lowest since October 2023 as hou...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Blackstone designed funds with credit cycles in mind, CEO says
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Blackstone designed funds with credit cycles in mind, CEO says

NEW YORK, April 23 (Reuters) - The world's largest alternative asset manager Blackstone designed its...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Europe Inc outlook improves, but still points to paltry earnings
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Europe Inc outlook improves, but still points to paltry earnings

April 23 (Reuters) - The outlook for European corporate health has slightly improved, the latest LSE...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Portugal asks Air France‑KLM, Lufthansa to submit binding bids in tight race for TAP
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Portugal asks Air France‑KLM, Lufthansa to submit binding bids in tight race for TAP

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, April 23 (Reuters) - Portugal's government on Thursday asked Air France-...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Germany recession risk jumps as Iran war lifts energy prices, IMK says
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Germany recession risk jumps as Iran war lifts energy prices, IMK says

BERLIN, April 23 (Reuters) - The risk of Germany slipping into recession has risen sharply due to th...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Italy ready to deploy two minesweepers in Hormuz Strait, navy chief says
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Italy ready to deploy two minesweepers in Hormuz Strait, navy chief says

ROME, April 23 (Reuters) - Italy is ready to deploy up to four vessels, including two minesweepers,...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Plans to raise UBS capital requirements given frosty reception by investors
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Plans to raise UBS capital requirements given frosty reception by investors

By Oliver Hirt ZURICH, April 23 (Reuters) - Plans to impose tougher capital requirements on UBS met...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Fire breaks out at Transneft pumping station after drone attack, sources say
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Fire breaks out at Transneft pumping station after drone attack, sources say

MOSCOW, April 23 (Reuters) - A fire broke out at a Transneft oil-pumping station that delivers crude...

23rd April, 2026

Image for Analysis-EU loan throws Ukraine a lifeline but more help needed for war
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Analysis-EU loan throws Ukraine a lifeline but more help needed for war

By Daniel Flynn KYIV, April 23 (Reuters) - The approval of a 90-billion-euro European Union loan thr...

23rd April, 2026

Image for BRCK Group takeover bid collapses as Atlas cites insufficient due diligence
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BRCK Group takeover bid collapses as Atlas cites insufficient due diligence

April 23 (Reuters) - Atlas Holdings said on Thursday it has no intention to bid for UK construction...

23rd April, 2026

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Explainer-How AT1 bonds could shape UBS regulation

ZURICH, April 23 (Reuters) - Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds are set to take centre stage when the Swi...

23rd April, 2026