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Swedish central bank's Thedeen says inflation risks have increased, pointing to Middle East conflict 

STOCKHOLM, April 22 (Reuters) - Swedish central bank Governor Erik Thedeen said on Wednesday the ris...

22nd April, 2026

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Finance

Russia confirms halt to Kazakh pipeline oil exports to Germany, says flows will be diverted

MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) - Russia will divert oil supplies from Kazakhstan previously intended for...

22nd April, 2026

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Finance

Italy cuts growth outlook, hikes deficit, debt as Iran war weighs

By Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME, April 22 (Reuters) - Italy on Wednesday cut its economic gro...

22nd April, 2026

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Finance

EU to consider forcing countries to hold, redistribute jet fuel stocks

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, April 22 (Reuters) - The European Union is considering requiring countries...

22nd April, 2026

Image for Factbox-Unblocked EU loan provides relief to Ukraine's strained finances
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Factbox-Unblocked EU loan provides relief to Ukraine's strained finances

By Olena Harmash KYIV, April 22 (Reuters) - European Union ambassadors unblocked on Wednesday a 90-b...

22nd April, 2026

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Finance

Volkswagen selects next-round bidders for Everllence unit, Bloomberg News reports

April 22 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG has selected bidders for the next round of bidding for its heavy...

22nd April, 2026

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Finance

Commerzbank CEO tells employees no "convincing plan" for UniCredit tie-up

By Tom Sims FRANKFURT, April 22 (Reuters) - Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp on Wednesday maintained h...

22nd April, 2026

Image for German economy ministry halves 2026 growth forecast, raises inflation outlook
Finance

German economy ministry halves 2026 growth forecast, raises inflation outlook

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, April 22 (Reuters) - Germany's economy ministry on Wednesday slashed its g...

22nd April, 2026

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Finance

Energy services group Saipem well positioned to win Iran war repair contracts

By Francesca Landini MILAN, April 22 (Reuters) - Italy's Saipem can win contracts for post-Iran-war...

22nd April, 2026

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Finance

Deutsche Telekom's quarter-century relationship with T-Mobile US

April 22 (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom is exploring a deal to combine with its U.S. unit, T-Mobile US...

22nd April, 2026

Image for From paint to planes, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks
Finance

From paint to planes, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks

By Dimitri Rhodes, Yadarisa Shabong and Dominique Vidalon LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - Companies fro...

22nd April, 2026

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Finance

Stocks, FX dip on US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty; focus on cenbank decisions

By Johann M Cherian April 22 (Reuters) - Stocks and currencies of major emerging economies slipped o...

22nd April, 2026