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Stonepeak, CPPIB look to buy Castrol India shares at premium following BP deal

Dec 24 (Reuters) - Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and U.S. private equity firm Stonepeak will...

24th December, 2025

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S&P 500, Dow hit all-time closing highs; gold, silver touch records

By Stella Qiu LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Global shares steadied near record highs on Wednesday, capp...

24th December, 2025

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London's FTSE 100 closes lower in shortened Christmas Eve session

Dec 24 (Reuters) - The FTSE 100 edged lower on Wednesday, with homebuilder gains countered by declin...

24th December, 2025

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Sterling steady near multi-month highs, BoE caution still top of mind

LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The pound held around a three-month high against a broadly softer dollar...

24th December, 2025

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EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals

BRUSSELS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The European Commission strongly condemns the U.S. decision to impose a...

24th December, 2025

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Factbox-The 20-point peace proposal Zelenskiy will discuss with Trump

By Olena Harmash KYIV, Dec 24 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy outlined for the first time...

24th December, 2025

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Europe slams visa bans after US takes fresh swing at allies over 'censorship'

PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The French government condemned on Wednesday a visa ban imposed by the Tru...

24th December, 2025

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Gold, silver and platinum take a breather after record rally

By Sherin Elizabeth Varghese Dec 24 (Reuters) - Gold surged past the $4,500-an-ounce mark for the fi...

24th December, 2025

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Yen stronger as traders wary of intervention

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was headed for its worst annual performance...

24th December, 2025

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Stocks up as markets wind down to bumper year; gold and silver smash records

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Asian shares advanced on Wednesday, capping a year of brisk...

24th December, 2025

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Oil marginally lower as investors weigh US data, geopolitical tensions

Dec 24 (Reuters) - Oil prices posted modest rises on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous se...

24th December, 2025

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London’s FTSE 100 edges higher as miners rally on record copper prices

Dec 23 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 ended higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in shares of banks...

23rd December, 2025