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Spain's blue-chip IBEX finally tops 2007 record high

By Javi West Larrañaga (Reuters) -Spain's blue-chip index IBEX 35 on Tuesday hit a new record high,...

28th October, 2025

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Italy banks should set aside resources for unfavourable scenarios, central bank says

ROME (Reuters) -Italian banks should use resources generated by the current favourable period to str...

28th October, 2025

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Euro appreciation significantly eroding EU competitiveness, ECB's Panetta says

ROME (Reuters) -The appreciation of the euro is significantly eroding the price competitiveness of E...

28th October, 2025

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Kremlin says its troops will 'destroy' foreigners fighting for Kyiv

MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russian troops were constantly hearing foreign la...

28th October, 2025

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Qatar finance minister says AI to be big part of US investments, UK-Gulf trade deal close

RIYADH (Reuters) -Qatar's finance minister said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence would be a b...

28th October, 2025

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Italy business and consumer sentiment rise in October, beating forecasts

ROME (Reuters) -Italian business and consumer sentiment rose in October, data showed on Tuesday, bea...

28th October, 2025

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Zelenskiy says Kyiv ready for peace talks, but will not cede territory

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine is ready for peace talks but will not withdraw its troops from additional te...

28th October, 2025

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Lukashenko hits back at the West for 'barbed wire' hybrid war

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that Lithuania's closure...

28th October, 2025

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Global M&A activity up 10% in first nine months of 2025, study shows

ZURICH (Reuters) -Global mergers and acquisitions activity grew 10% in the first nine months of 2025...

28th October, 2025

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Germany, UK lead 10.7% rise in September European car sales, ACEA says

By Amir Orusov (Reuters) -New car sales in Europe rose 10.7% in September, driven by growth in almos...

28th October, 2025

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Japanese yen strengthens after officials ease policy concerns

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar was weaker on Tuesday ahead of a slate of central...

28th October, 2025

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Oil falls 2% as investors weigh Russia sanctions, OPEC+ output plans

(Reuters) -Oil prices slipped on Tuesday, extending falls from the two previous sessions, as pressur...

28th October, 2025