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Image for FTSE 100 edges down with consumer staples, industrials stocks dragging
Finance

FTSE 100 edges down with consumer staples, industrials stocks dragging

(Reuters) -The UK's midcap index was on course to snap an eight-day losing streak on Monday as housi...

24th November, 2025

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Novo Nordisk Alzheimer's drug trials fail in blow to weight-loss giant

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Novo Nordisk said on Monday an older oral version of its semaglutide drug fail...

24th November, 2025

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German business sentiment unexpectedly falls in November, Ifo survey finds

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -German business morale unexpectedly fell in November, a survey s...

24th November, 2025

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Morning Bid: Holiday week could be prime time for yen intervention

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee It's been a slow start to the we...

24th November, 2025

Image for European defence stocks selloff deepens on Ukraine peace talks
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European defence stocks selloff deepens on Ukraine peace talks

(Reuters) -Shares in European arms makers fell for a second day on Monday as the U.S. and Ukraine we...

24th November, 2025

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US demands 'balanced' EU digital rules before it cuts steel tariffs

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union ministers are set to urge top U.S. trade off...

24th November, 2025

Image for US dollar slips as dovish Fed comments weigh; yen falls
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US dollar slips as dovish Fed comments weigh; yen falls

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar was steady and traders wary on Monday as interventi...

24th November, 2025

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Stocks jump, US yields fall as Fed rate cut bets increase

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Global stocks began an event-filled week on the front foot on Monday...

24th November, 2025

Image for Oil prices settle up 1% on bets Fed will cut US rates and doubts about Ukraine peace
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Oil prices settle up 1% on bets Fed will cut US rates and doubts about Ukraine peace

By Helen Clark PERTH (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped Monday, extending losses from last week, as Russi...

24th November, 2025

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BHP walks away from last stab at Anglo American takeover

(Reuters) -BHP Group said on Monday it is no longer pursuing a potential combination with Anglo Amer...

23rd November, 2025

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US tariff cut to 15% for Switzerland could take effect early December, says economy minister

GENEVA (Reuters) -The United States' general tariff of 39% on imports from Switzerland could be cut...

22nd November, 2025

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Eurovision Song Contest changes rules after Israel controversy

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest announced on Frida...

21st November, 2025