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Exclusive-HSBC hires ICBC Standard Bank trader to lead global metals trading, sources say

By Polina Devitt LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - HSBC, one of the world's largest bullion-trading banks...

13th April, 2026

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EU plans more fuel subsidies to tackle Iran war price spikes

BRUSSELS, April 13 (Reuters) - The European Commission wants to let countries unleash more public mo...

13th April, 2026

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Financial Stability Board chair warns of stability "triple whammy" as funding conditions tighten

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - The global financial system has so far absorbed the economic shock c...

13th April, 2026

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French central bank sees first quarter growth of 0.3%

PARIS, April 13 (Reuters) - France's economy grew marginally faster in the first quarter as some bus...

13th April, 2026

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Exclusive-Manulife Investment Management eyes Cellnex Swiss business, sources say

By Amy-Jo Crowley and Andres Gonzalez LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - Spain's Cellnex is in talks to se...

13th April, 2026

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EU Commission raids chocolate confectionery company on suspected antitrust breach

BRUSSELS, April 13 (Reuters) - The European Commission has raided the premises of an unnamed chocola...

13th April, 2026

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China's Sinochem says may appeal to court over Italy's curbs on its Pirelli stake

ROME, April 13 (Reuters) - China's Sinochem said on Monday it may lodge a legal appeal against curbs...

13th April, 2026

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Oil prices jump 6% to above $100 a barrel on US blockade of Iran

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped about 6% to more than $100 a barr...

13th April, 2026

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Lufthansa cabin crew union calls for strike on Wednesday and Thursday

FRANKFURT, April 13 (Reuters) - A union representing Lufthansa cabin crew on Monday called for a two...

13th April, 2026

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EU launches operations of critical minerals procurement platform

By Eric Onstad LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - The European Union on Monday launched the critical miner...

13th April, 2026

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Chevron, Shell to sign agreements for oil, gas areas in Venezuela, sources say

CARACAS/HOUSTON, April 13 (Reuters) - Chevron is expected to sign agreements on Monday to return an...

13th April, 2026

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Factbox-Emerging economies in focus at IMF World Bank meetings

LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - Global financial policy makers gather in Washington for the Internation...

13th April, 2026