Analysis-Southern Europe braces for climate change-fuelled summer of drought
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Southern Europe is bracing for a summer of ferocious drought, with some regions already suffering water sho..
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Asian shares tentative, US debt ceiling talks weigh on risk appetite
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian shares were subdued on Wednesday and the dollar hovered around a five-week peak as investors remaine..
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German economic growth to remain muted in near term – IMF
BERLIN (Reuters) -The German economy has shown resilience over the last year thanks to a strong policy response and a mild winter, but..
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EU raw material targets need money and faster permits, sector chief says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will only meet ambitious targets to reduce its reliance on China and other countries for..
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Macquarie raising hurdles to CDP joining KKR bid for Telecom Italia grid, sources say
MILAN (Reuters) -Australian fund Macquarie is raising legal hurdles over a plan backed by Italy’s Treasury for state lender CDP ..
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France to host pro-nuclear meet to push for EU recognition of climate benefits
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -France will host a meeting of ministers from 16 pro-nuclear European states on Tuesday aimed at coordinating expan..
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Platinum facing biggest deficit in years as carmakers snap up metal
LONDON (Reuters) – Rising demand from automakers, industry and investors will push the global platinum market into its biggest d..
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Agnelli investment firm hires former UK minister Osborne
PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) – Lingotto Investment Management, backed by Italy’s Agnelli family, has hired former British financ..
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UK competition watchdog steps up examination of grocery prices
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s competition watchdog will step up its work looking into grocery prices, but has so far not seen evid..
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India’s carmakers back zero duty on limited British imports under trade deal – sources
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian carmakers have agreed to eliminate import tax on a limited number of vehicles in a trade deal with ..
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