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Greta Rosen Fondahn

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US stocks gain in choppy trade, as oil prices drop

Wall Street indexes advanced in choppy trading on Friday, after briefly dipping following a contentious White House meeting with Ukrainian

US stocks gain in choppy trade, as oil prices drop
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Tariff risk rattles European shares; Wall Street mixed

Major Wall Street indexes were mixed on Thursday as fresh U.S. data hurt sentiment, and European stock markets fell following a

Tariff risk rattles European shares; Wall Street mixed
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political

Euro retreats from highs as German coalition talks eyed, dollar dips

The euro eased off highs from a brief rally on Monday as the focus shifted from the election victory of Germany's conservatives to how quickly a coalition

Euro retreats from highs as German coalition talks eyed, dollar dips
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Ukraine ceasefire hopes offer Europe's markets a tailwind in the shadow of tariffs

A ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine would take the sting out of heightened U.S. trade tensions and ease pressure on energy

Ukraine ceasefire hopes offer Europe's markets a tailwind in the shadow of tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Yen hits 8-week high, sterling drops after Bank of England rate cut

The yen touched an eight-week high versus the dollar on Thursday after a Bank of Japan policy board member advocated continued interest rate hikes, while sterling

Yen hits 8-week high, sterling drops after Bank of England rate cut
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Dollar lower after U.S. tariffs on Mexico paused for a month

The dollar index was lower on Monday after U.S.

Dollar lower after U.S. tariffs on Mexico paused for a month
Economy|Finance|Political|US

US dollar firms against peers after Fed holds rates steady

The U.S. dollar was firmer against major currencies on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged as widely expected but gave scant clues

US dollar firms against peers after Fed holds rates steady
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US dollar advances against yen amid fresh tariffs threats

The U.S. dollar advanced against the yen on Tuesday amid fresh tariff threats from the Trump administration and as concerns over the

US dollar advances against yen amid fresh tariffs threats
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Dollar flat as market awaits tariff direction, central bank decisions

The dollar was little changed on Wednesday after earlier dipping to a new two-week low, as investors continued to await concrete announcements about U.S.

Dollar flat as market awaits tariff direction, central bank decisions
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Dollar holds gains against yen, steadies ahead of Trump inauguration

The dollar held gains against the yen on Friday, but ended the week lower after a six-week winning streak, as investors await Donald Trump's presidential

Dollar holds gains against yen, steadies ahead of Trump inauguration
Business|Europe|Finance

EU new car sales rise 12% y/y in January - ACEA

New car sales in the European Union rose 12.1% year-on-year in January, helped by double-digit growth in Germany and Italy, data showed on

EU new car sales rise 12% y/y in January - ACEA
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EU new car sales rise 10.1% y/y in February, ACEA says

New car sales in the European Union rose 10.1% year-on-year in February, with the bloc's main markets all recording solid growth, Europe's

EU new car sales rise 10.1% y/y in February, ACEA says
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EU new car sales jump 13.7% in April, industry body says

New car sales in the European Union rose 13.7% in April on the year for their biggest jump since last October, Europe's auto industry body said

EU new car sales jump 13.7% in April, industry body says
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EU electric car sales drop in May as German demand slumps, industry says

Sales of new battery-electric cars in the European Union dropped 12% in May from a year earlier, led by a 30% plunge in Germany, data from

EU electric car sales drop in May as German demand slumps, industry says
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Norway wealth fund backs proposal to split Goldman CEO, chair roles

Norway's $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, one of the world's largest investors, will support a resolution calling for Goldman Sachs to split the roles

Norway wealth fund backs proposal to split Goldman CEO, chair roles
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EU new car sales rise 4.3% in June, industry body ACEA says

New car sales in the European Union rose 4.3% in June to their highest since July 2019, driven by an uptick in major markets Italy, Germany, and

EU new car sales rise 4.3% in June, industry body ACEA says
Economy|Environment|Europe|US

Trump effect in clean tech sector deepens angst in Europe's boardrooms

European companies focused on clean energy are abandoning expansion plans, bracing for lower sales or see funding of U.S

Trump effect in clean tech sector deepens angst in Europe's boardrooms
Business|Europe|Technology

EU new car sales flat in July as battery-electric slumps, industry body ACEA says

New car sales in the European Union rose 0.2% in July, slowed by declines in France and Germany, while battery-electric vehicles continued to

EU new car sales flat in July as battery-electric slumps, industry body ACEA says
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Global EV sales up 20% in August despite 19-month low in Europe, Rho Motion says

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by a yearly 20% in August, driven by record high sales in China, and despite a

Global EV sales up 20% in August despite 19-month low in Europe, Rho Motion says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

EU car sales at 3-year low in August, EV sales plunge 44%

New car sales in the European Union fell 18.3% in August to their lowest in three years, dragged down by double-digit losses in major markets

EU car sales at 3-year low in August, EV sales plunge 44%
Business|Europe|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Novo Nordisk shares drop nearly 5% on disappointing obesity pill data

Novo Nordisk's shares fell nearly 5% on Friday after results from a Phase 2a trial of the Danish drugmaker's experimental

Novo Nordisk shares drop nearly 5% on disappointing obesity pill data
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Global EV sales up 30.5% in September as China shines, Europe recuperates

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by an annual 30.5% in September, as China surpassed its record numbers recorded

Global EV sales up 30.5% in September as China shines, Europe recuperates
Business|Economy|Europe

Hybrids top petrol power for first time in EU new car sales, ACEA says

Hybrids overtook petrol-powered vehicles in EU new car sales for the first time in September, industry data showed on Tuesday, accounting for

Hybrids top petrol power for first time in EU new car sales, ACEA says
Business|Environment|Technology

Global EV sales up 35% in October, Europe ekes out a gain

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 35% in October from the same month last year, led by a 54% jump in sales in China,

Global EV sales up 35% in October, Europe ekes out a gain
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US dollar firms as strong jobs data supports Fed easing pause

The U.S. dollar rallied on Friday after data showed the world's largest economy created more jobs than expected last month, reinforcing expectations

US dollar firms as strong jobs data supports Fed easing pause

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