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Image for FTSE 100 little changed as investors await Fed
Finance

FTSE 100 little changed as investors await Fed

The UK's blue-chip FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday, as gains in defence stocks helped offset a slid...

9th December, 2025

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Finance

Oil settles down about 1% as traders focus on Ukraine peace talks, Fed policy decision

By Stephanie Kelly LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after falling 2% in the...

9th December, 2025

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Analysis-Euro's hidden strength could muddy the ECB's 'good place'

Dec 9 (Reuters) - The strength of the euro is amplifying the deflationary effect of China’s export m...

9th December, 2025

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Bitcoin's 2025 rollercoaster may end on a low

By Hannah Lang Dec 9 (Reuters) - With a series of record highs and crushing sell-offs, 2025 has been...

9th December, 2025

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Finance

Morning Bid: Markets riddled with anxiety on almost-Fed day

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets are getting anxio...

9th December, 2025

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Trading Day: Fed uncertainty hits stocks and bonds

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Apprehension ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision late...

9th December, 2025

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Stocks slip ahead of Fed announcement; yields, dollar up slightly

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Asian stocks fell and the dollar was steady on Tuesda...

9th December, 2025

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ECB policy 'in a good place' despite small inflation worries, policymakers say

DUBLIN (Reuters) -European Central Bank policy is in a "good place" the Dutch and Irish central bank...

8th December, 2025

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ECB criticises Italy's revised proposal on gold reserves, worries about central bank independence

MILAN, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank urged Rome on Monday to reconsider a proposed ame...

8th December, 2025

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Bank of England's Taylor expects inflation to fall to target 'in the near term'

LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - British inflation is likely to return to its 2% target "in the near term"...

8th December, 2025

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UK OBR downgrades 2026 growth forecast to 1.4%

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's economy is forecast to grow by 1.4% next year, according to estimates by...

8th December, 2025

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Post-budget rally keeps sterling hovering around five-week high

By Joice Alves LONDON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Sterling edged up against the dollar and was set for its se...

8th December, 2025