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European shares drop as global tech selloff, Middle East conflict weigh
European shares fell on Friday, tracking a loss in global markets on the back of a chip-stock selloff and an escalating Middle East conflict.
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European shares slip as investors weigh earnings, Mideast conflict
European stocks slipped on Thursday as investors assessed a slew of corporate earnings, while escalating tensions in the Middle East threatened to disrupt energy supplies again, r...
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Russia's 2026 budget deficit may exceed plans by $12.85 billion due to higher spending
Russia's federal budget spending and deficit could exceed official plans by more than 1 trillion roubles ($12.85 billion) in 2026, according to the data from the government's budg...
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European shares subdued as Middle East tensions offset ASML, Cartier results
European shares were little changed on Wednesday as caution over escalating tensions in the Middle East overshadowed strong earnings reports from Cartier-owner Richemont and chip ...
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European shares edge lower amid renewed US-Iran tensions
European shares inched lower on Monday as investors assessed escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran, which prompted Tehran to shut the Strait of Hormuz, sending...
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German exports rise unexpectedly in May
German exports rose unexpectedly in May, increasing by 0.9% compared with the previous month, data from the federal statistics office showed on Thursday.
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European shares flat as gains in consumer stocks offset tech weakness
European shares were flat on Tuesday as gains in consumer-related stocks offset a selloff in AI-linked technology stocks, while investors watched a NATO summit in Turkey for signs...
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German cabinet approves 2027 draft budget, hikes defence, investment spending
Germany's cabinet approved the first draft of the 2027 budget on Monday, ramping up investment and defence spending to shield its sluggish economy from war-related energy shocks a...
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German commercial property financing sentiment plunges, survey shows
The mood among those financing commercial real estate in Germany plunged in the second quarter, a survey showed on Monday, after the war in Iran prompted a rise in inflation and ...
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European shares hover near record highs; easyJet soars on take-private bid
Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index was pinned at a record high on Monday after a strong week, with investors focussing on new deals, especially the take-private offer for UK's eas...
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Europe's STOXX 600 set for best week in over a month as rally broadens
Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 hovered near a record high on Friday and was set for its biggest weekly gain in over a month, underpinned by gains in cyclical stocks and as investors...
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European shares pause after rally, doubts linger over Iran peace deal
European shares slipped on Wednesday, as signs that peace talks between Iran and the United States hit a new stalemate spurred caution after a strong finish to the second quarter.
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German unemployment falls unexpectedly in June
The number of unemployed people in Germany fell unexpectedly in June, labour office figures showed on Tuesday.
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Europe's STOXX 600 heads for biggest quarterly gain in over five years on AI boost
European shares opened higher on Tuesday and were on track for their biggest quarterly rise in more than five years, boosted by optimism around artificial intelligence and signs o...
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German retail sales rise unexpectedly in May
German retail sales unexpectedly rose in May, increasing by 1.1% compared with the previous month, data showed on Tuesday.
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Dollar rides into second half of 2026 on a 'winner takes it all' wave
The dollar heads into the second half of 2026 on a high, thanks to bets for higher U.S. interest rates and an unquenchable thirst for U.S. assets from investors chasing the "Ameri...
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German home prices rise but pace slows
German home prices rose modestly in the first quarter of 2026, marking the sixth consecutive quarterly gain as the property sector in Europe's largest economy seeks stability ...
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German consumer sentiment stabilises heading into July, survey finds
German consumer sentiment stabilised heading into July, as households' income expectations improved, a survey found on Thursday.
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