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Image for Bank of England weekly repo tops 100 billion pounds for first time
Finance

Bank of England weekly repo tops 100 billion pounds for first time

LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The Bank of England allotted more than 100 billion pounds to banks in its...

29th January, 2026

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Finance

Sterling close to multi-year highs vs dollar, focus shifts to BoE, politics

By Stefano Rebaudo Jan 29 (Reuters) - The pound hovered near multi‑year highs against the dollar on...

29th January, 2026

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Finance

Swedish central bank keeps rates on hold at 1.75%, sees no change ahead

By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Sweden's central bank kept its key interest rate at 1...

29th January, 2026

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Finance

Euro zone corporate lending growth slows in December

FRANKFURT, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Lending growth to euro zone firms stalled last month but household len...

29th January, 2026

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Finance

Tech selloff drags Europe stocks lower as SAP's results disappoint

Jan 29 (Reuters) - European shares rebounded on Thursday, lifted by higher prices of oil and preciou...

29th January, 2026

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Finance

Microsoft shares fall 6% in Frankfurt after results

LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Microsoft shares dropped 6.2% in Frankfurt on Thursday a day after the co...

29th January, 2026

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Finance

Norway's sovereign wealth fund earned $247 billion in 2025

OSLO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Norway's sovereign wealth fund earned a return on investment in 2025 of 15....

29th January, 2026

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China luxury market forecast to rebound in 2026, Bain says

BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters) - China's personal luxury goods market is expected to return to modest gro...

29th January, 2026

Image for Roche earnings edge up 5% as forex effects weigh on drug sales growth
Finance

Roche earnings edge up 5% as forex effects weigh on drug sales growth

FRANKFURT, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Roche <ROG.S> said on Thursday it expects 2026 group sales to grow in...

29th January, 2026

Image for Indonesian authorities attempt to soothe worries after $80 billion market rout
Finance

Indonesian authorities attempt to soothe worries after $80 billion market rout

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Indonesian stocks on Thursday were plunging toward t...

29th January, 2026

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Finance

Morning Bid: Building AI sure does cost a lot, hope it's worth it

Jan 29 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Who knew...

29th January, 2026

Image for Copper lurches to record high above $14,000 as speculators pile in
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Copper lurches to record high above $14,000 as speculators pile in

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Copper advanced to set a record on Thursday, as part of a broad metals rally, sup...

29th January, 2026