Finance
ECB's Simkus sees equal chance of rate hike or cut
VILNIUS, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is equally likely to raise or cut interest rate...
9th February, 2026
financial markets
Finance
Landslide election win clears path for Japan's Takaichi to deliver tax cuts
By Leika Kihara and John Geddie TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is s...
9th February, 2026
Finance
Novo Nordisk sues Hims after $49 weight-loss pill sparks FDA backlash
COPENHAGEN, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk's Frankfurt-listed shares rose 4.5% on Monday after teleh...
9th February, 2026
Finance
Morning Bid: Japan markets welcome chance of a long-stay PM
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. So, something political mark...
9th February, 2026
Finance
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong tycoon and democracy firebrand standing up to China
By James Pomfret and Jessie Pang HONG KONG, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media mogul a...
9th February, 2026
Finance
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to total of 20 years in national security trial
HONG KONG, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced on Monday to a total of...
9th February, 2026
Finance
Stock indexes gain with US technology shares; yen strengthens
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Asian markets leapt higher on Monday as a resounding win for...
9th February, 2026
Finance
Japan markets brace for historic electoral win by PM Takaichi
TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a historic elec...
8th February, 2026
Finance
Japan markets set for renewed 'Takaichi trade' after landslide election win
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japan's volatile financial markets must now contend with Pri...
8th February, 2026
Headlines
Portugal elects Socialist as president by landslide, but far right grows
LISBON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Portugal was voting in a presidential runoff poll on Sunday to choose betw...
8th February, 2026
Finance
Analysis-Investors chase cheaper, smaller companies as risk aversion hits tech sector
By Suzanne McGee Feb 8 (Reuters) - Investors are turning to cheaper, smaller companies while reasses...
8th February, 2026
Headlines
Thailand PM Anutin consolidates power with dominating election win
By Panu Wongcha-um and Devjyot Ghoshal BANGKOK, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Polls opened in Thailand on Sunday...
8th February, 2026