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As Israel expands strikes on Beirut, delivery drivers steer clear of danger

By Nazih Osseiran and Emilie Madi March 19 (Reuters) - Lebanese food courier Hamza Hareb now keeps h...

19th March, 2026

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Finance

MPS CEO says plan for combined group with Mediobanca stands even with management changes

MILAN, March 19 (Reuters) - Monte dei Paschi di Siena Chief Executive Luigi Lovaglio on Thursday sou...

19th March, 2026

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Swiss National Bank keeps rates at zero, eyes Middle East conflict

By John Revill ZURICH, March 19 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate on hold on...

19th March, 2026

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Finance

Traders stick with hawkish rate bets on big day for European central banks

LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Investors were sticking with bets for rate hikes in Europe on Thursday,...

19th March, 2026

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Finance

Sterling holds steady as BoE in focus

By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Sterling was steady on Thursday as markets focused o...

19th March, 2026

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Finance

SNB monetary policy assessment of March 19, 2026

ZURICH, March 19 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank made the following statement after its policy r...

19th March, 2026

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Musk says Tesla may 'tape out' next-generation AI6 chips in December

SEOUL, March 19 (Reuters) - Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that the automaker may be able to "...

19th March, 2026

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Finance

UK's Synthomer shares surge as firm says making progress on refinancing talks

March 19 (Reuters) - Shares in Synthomer soared 68% on Thursday after the company said it was making...

19th March, 2026

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Finance

European shares decline as Mideast war worsens, focus shifts to ECB decision

March 19 (Reuters) - European shares slipped on Thursday as an intensifying conflict in the Middle E...

19th March, 2026

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Finance

Russia to supply energy at market prices despite sanctions, deputy minister says

NEW DELHI, March 19 (Reuters) - Russia will continue to supply energy at market prices without takin...

19th March, 2026

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Will the Iran conflict end Meloni's long Italian honeymoon?

By Stefano Bernabei ROME, March 19 (Reuters) - Italy has enjoyed unusual government stability since...

19th March, 2026

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DFS Furniture posts half-year profit jump despite weak UK demand

March 19 (Reuters) - British sofa retailer DFS Furniture reported a rise in half-year adjusted preta...

19th March, 2026