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Iceland builds defences for a future of increased volcanic activity

Iceland builds defences for a future of increased volcanic activity

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Icelanders are working round-the-clock to build dykes the size of three-storey buildings to protect a vit..

German inflation eases to 3.1% in January

German inflation eases to 3.1% in January

BERLIN (Reuters) -German inflation eased slightly more than expected in January to 3.1%, preliminary data from the federal statistic..

Sterling slips versus dollar before BoE and Fed meetings

Sterling slips versus dollar before BoE and Fed meetings

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s pound was falling against a stronger dollar on Wednesday ahead of policy announcements by bot..

Five ways the BoE could signal a change in rates stance

Five ways the BoE could signal a change in rates stance

LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England is expected to offer a first hint on Thursday that it is tentatively moving towards cutti..

Boeing execs stand by 2025-26 financial guidance; near-term focus is safety

Boeing execs stand by 2025-26 financial guidance; near-term focus is safety

(Reuters) -Boeing Co executives on Wednesday stood by their financial targets for 2025-2026 and said the company is working hard to re..

Industry pain abounds as electric car demand hits slowdown

Industry pain abounds as electric car demand hits slowdown

(Reuters) – While automakers and suppliers are betting big on future demand for electric vehicles, a near-term global slowdown i..

Dollar mixed in tight trading range before Fed statement

Dollar mixed in tight trading range before Fed statement

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar edged lower against the euro and higher against the yen on Tuesday, but failed to find strong ..

ECB hints at greener monetary policy in new climate plan

ECB hints at greener monetary policy in new climate plan

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank on Tuesday hinted it could make its monetary policy greener as part of a new pus..

Stocks slip, yields rise after strong US labor data

Stocks slip, yields rise after strong US labor data

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Treasury yields mostly rose and a gauge of global equities slid from two-year highs on Tuesday after strong..

IMF says global ‘soft landing’ in sight, lifts 2024 growth outlook

IMF says global ‘soft landing’ in sight, lifts 2024 growth outlook

IMF says global ‘soft landing’ in sight, lifts 2024 growth outlook By Rachel Savage and Andrea Shalal JOHANNESBURG/WASHING..