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Jordan’s Exports to the European Union Jump 49 Percent Early in 2026 on Industrial and Pharmaceutical Gains
Jordan's exports to the European Union rose 49.3 percent year on year in the first four months of 2026, a notable gain…
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France Business Climate Steadies in June but the Jobs Outlook Weakens Sharply
France's business climate stabilised in June, but the labour market signal weakened, pointing to a fragile recovery in the euro area's second…
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German Business Sentiment Improves Again as Consumers Remain Cautious
German business sentiment improved again in June, but consumer confidence remained deeply negative, pointing to a recovery that is stabilising rather than…
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Germany and France Business Climate Edge Up in June, but Manufacturing, Jobs and Consumer Signals Remain Soft
Business sentiment in the euro area's two largest economies improved slightly in June, but the gains remained modest and the underlying indicators…
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Qatar Investment Authority Commits 432 Million Euros to RWE to Support German Power Grid Expansion
The Qatar Investment Authority has committed 432 million euros to RWE's equity capital raise, increasing its stake in the German energy group…
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UK Labour Market Cools as Job Vacancies Hit a Five-Year Low and Pay Growth Slows
Britain's labour market showed fresh signs of cooling in the latest official data, with the unemployment rate edging up over the year,…
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Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% in 7–2 Vote as Two Members Push for a Hike
The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on 18 June 2026, but a split vote and a…
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ECB Poised for First Rate Hike Among Major Western Central Banks as Inflation Risks Re-Emerge
The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates at its June 10 to 11 policy meeting, marking a significant shift…
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Hong Kong Overtakes Switzerland as World’s Top Wealth Booking Center
Hong Kong narrowly overtook Switzerland as the world’s largest cross-border wealth booking center in 2025, reaching about $2.95 trillion versus Switzerland’s $2.94…
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