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Image for European shares gain after US inflation data, ECB rate decision aids investor optimismFinance

European Shares Gain After US Inflation Data, ECB Rate Decision Aids Investor Optimism

Image for ECB to hold rates steady as euro zone economy shows resilienceFinance

ECB to Hold Rates Steady as Euro Zone Economy Shows Resilience

Image for Bank of England set to cut rates as inflation and economy slowFinance

Bank of England Set to Cut Rates as Inflation and Economy Slow

Image for European equities muted as tech valuation concerns linger; UK markets outperformFinance

European Equities Muted as Tech Valuation Concerns Linger; UK Markets Outperform

Image for UK inflation unexpectedly tumbles, firming Bank of England rate cut bets

UK Inflation Unexpectedly Tumbles, Firming Bank of England Rate Cut Bets

Date: December 17, 2025

By David Milliken and Suban Abdulla LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - British inflation fell much more sharply than forecast in November to 3.2%, its lowest since March, from 3.6% in October, official data...

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Morning Bid: UK Inflation Final Hurdle Before BoE Verdict

Date: December 17, 2025

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee All eyes in the European session will be on British inflation figures due early on Wednesday, just a day ahead of the Bank of...

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Dollar Nears 2-1/2-month Low as Labour Data Leaves Rate Path Uncertain

Date: December 17, 2025

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday and near its lowest since the start of October after data showed the labour market remained soft, leaving...

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Belarusian President Calls for Fast Action on Ukraine War While US Is Engaged

Date: December 16, 2025

Dec 16 (Reuters) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, in an interview made public in part on Tuesday, called for swift action to end the conflict in Ukraine while the United States remained...

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European Economies End Year Resilient but Sluggish

Date: December 16, 2025

(Adds 'Reuters' in dateline, no changes to story text) By Balazs Koranyi and Indradip Ghosh FRANKFURT, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Europe's leading economies closed off a turbulent year on weak momentum,...

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UK Jobs Market Slows Further as Bank of England Considers Rate Cut

Date: December 16, 2025

By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Britain's unemployment rate hit its highest since the start of 2021 and private sector pay growth was the weakest in nearly five...