Euro zone manufacturing slips deeper into contraction at year-end, PMI shows
BENGALURU, Jan 2 (Reuters) – Euro zone factory activity retreated further into contraction territory in December as production…
European factory activity ends 2025 in deeper contraction but Asia shines on improved demand
Euro zone factory activity slipped into deeper contraction in December Asian factory activity rebounds with growth in key…
Italy says US has sharply cut proposed pasta tariffs after a review
ROME, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Italy’s foreign ministry said on Thursday the United States had sharply lowered proposed…
US draws bulk of state-owned investment in 2025 as assets hit record $60 trillion
US receives 48% of state-owned investments (SOI) in 2025 Gulf countries have pledged billions to US investments SOI…
Exclusive: Drugmakers raise US prices on 350 medicines despite pressure from Trump
Number of hikes rises from same time a year ago Median list price increase is 4%, in line…
Chinese AI firm MiniMax, others launch Hong Kong IPOs in year-end rush
Hong Kong IPO proceeds hit highest since 2021 AI, chip listings lead 2026 IPO pipeline Cornerstones include Alibaba,…
Exclusive: Soy trading firms to abandon Amazon protection pact in Brazil
ADM, Bunge, Cargill, Cofco signed 2006 agreement to protect Brazil’s Amazon forest with soy farming moratorium Mato Grosso…
Tax breaks help Russian oil exporters stay afloat as discounts deepen
MOSCOW, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Discounts on Russian oil at export terminals have once again approached historic highs,…
Explainer: Why the Dutch pension fund reform matters for markets
Big group of Dutch pension funds move to new system on Jan 1 New system drops benefit guarantees,…
Renewables turn LNG glut into a sinkhole
MELBOURNE, Dec 26 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Solar, wind power and batteries are set to make life a misery…
India’s water crunch brews risks for beverage giantsÂ
ALWAR, India, Dec 26 (Reuters) – Foreign companies operating in India have long grappled with complex regulations and…
Louvre museum installs security bars on balcony used in October’s heist
PARIS, Dec 23 (Reuters) – France’s Louvre museum on Tuesday installed security bars on the balcony that burglars…