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Finance

Inflation slows in several German states in December

BERLIN, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Inflation slowed in several German states in December, official data showe...

6th January, 2026

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Finance

Euro zone growth slows in December but completes strongest quarter since 2023, PMI shows

By Indradip Ghosh Jan 6 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy expanded at a slower pace last month but e...

6th January, 2026

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Morning Bid: Stocks keep calm, carry on record run

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland The march to ever-higher...

6th January, 2026

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Italy weighs fresh options to curb Chinese sway over Pirelli, sources say

Jan 6 (Reuters) - Italy's government and Pirelli are working with the tyremaker's shareholders to id...

6th January, 2026

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US capture of Maduro tests limits of China's diplomatic push

By Joe Cash BEIJING, Jan 5 (Reuters) - China's top diplomat accused the U.S. of acting like a "world...

6th January, 2026

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China's premier pledges deeper cooperation as Irish PM pushes on beef and dairy

By Liz Lee BEIJING, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin is set to have more in...

6th January, 2026

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Stocks rise to records, dollar edges up as investors await economic news

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Asian stocks extended their record climb on Tuesday, taki...

6th January, 2026

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Oil falls as investors weigh supply outlook, Venezuelan uncertainties

Jan 6 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Tuesday as traders weighed the prospect of higher Venezuelan cr...

6th January, 2026

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Samsung likely to flag 160% jump in Q4 profit as AI boom stokes chip prices

By Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics is expected to flag a 160% jump in its f...

6th January, 2026

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Finance

Dollar gains against peers with investors eyeing upcoming data

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar steadied near a two-week high a...

6th January, 2026

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Record copper price signals accelerating race for supplies

By Pratima Desai LONDON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Copper prices soared to records above $13,000 a metric to...

5th January, 2026

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More than 145 countries agree on update to global minimum tax deal, addressing US concerns

PARIS, Jan 5 (Reuters) - More than 145 countries agreed on Monday to amend a 2021 global minimum cor...

5th January, 2026