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Image for Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz
Finance

Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz

STOCKHOLM, April 17 (Reuters) - Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Ir...

17th April, 2026

Image for UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission
Finance

UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission

PARIS, April 17 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that more than a doze...

17th April, 2026

Image for Nornickel says higher prices offset increased costs, delivery times from Iran war
Finance

Nornickel says higher prices offset increased costs, delivery times from Iran war

MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - Russian metals producer Nornickel said the Iran war has extended delive...

17th April, 2026

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Finance

Slovakia to file lawsuit over EU's Russian gas ban, PM says

April 17 (Reuters) - Slovakia will file a lawsuit in the coming days challenging the European Union'...

17th April, 2026

Image for Italy saw modest growth in Q1, supported by Olympics, central bank estimates
Finance

Italy saw modest growth in Q1, supported by Olympics, central bank estimates

MILAN, April 17 (Reuters) - The Italian economy posted modest growth in the first quarter, supported...

17th April, 2026

Image for Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached
Headlines

Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached

WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the naval blockade...

17th April, 2026

Image for Global markets surge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire
Finance

Global markets surge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire

LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Stocks and bond prices jumped on Friday, while oil and the dollar fell...

17th April, 2026

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Finance

Evonik appoints new CFO, extends CEO's contract

April 17 (Reuters) - Evonik appointed Michael Rauch as the company's new chief financial officer, th...

17th April, 2026

Image for Euro zone inflation at risk of going higher than forecast, Lagarde says
Finance

Euro zone inflation at risk of going higher than forecast, Lagarde says

WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy is facing exceptional uncertainty and inflati...

17th April, 2026

Image for Russian billionaire says Ukrainian drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade
Finance

Russian billionaire says Ukrainian drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade

By Olesya Astakhova MOSCOW, April 17 - Ukrainian drone attacks in recent months are having a signifi...

17th April, 2026

Image for European oil majors outshine US rivals with Iran war trading bonanza
Finance

European oil majors outshine US rivals with Iran war trading bonanza

By Shadia Nasralla, Stephanie Kelly and Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - The trading d...

17th April, 2026

Image for Bank of England's Pill sees inflation focus as top priority over other trade-offs
Finance

Bank of England's Pill sees inflation focus as top priority over other trade-offs

LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Friday that the centra...

17th April, 2026