Stocks rally, dollar falls after U.S. data, ECB hike, hawkish Fed pause
By Sinéad Carew and Marc Jones NEW YORK, LONDON (Reuters) – MSCI’s global index of stocks rose on Thursday to…
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IAEA spokesman: gunfire briefly halted convoy, but no immediate danger
(Reuters) – A spokesman for the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog said on Thursday that gunfire briefly halted a convoy heading back…
Stellantis to unveil Citroën e-C3, first affordable European-made EV
By Gilles Guillaume PARIS (Reuters) – The world’s No.3 carmaker Stellantis will unveil its first European-made affordable electric car in…
Finland’s right-wing parties strike deal to form government
By Essi Lehto HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finland’s conservative National Coalition (NCP), winner of April’s parliamentary election, has reached agreement to…
Breadbasket Brazil to stock up on food citing inflation concerns – agency
By Roberto Samora SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Top food producer Brazil will start stocking up on food staples, a government…
Italy launches ‘Berlusconi’ legal reform to bolster rights of accused
By Emilio Parodi MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s cabinet on Thursday approved a justice reform aimed at strengthening the rights of…
Stoltenberg leaves open prospect of staying on as NATO leader
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS (Reuters) – NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday left open the prospect that his term may…
US criticizes Russia in annual human trafficking report
By Matt Spetalnick and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. sharpened its criticism of Russia’s record on human trafficking…
Croatia eying record tourist season after joining Schengen area
By Antonio Bronic ZADAR, Croatia (Reuters) – Croatian tourism officials are anticipating a record year for the sector after the…
Oil futures up 3% on strong China refinery data, weaker US dollar
By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices gained about 3% to a one-week high on Thursday on a weaker…