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Glittering gold gives markets some Christmas cheer
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks were trying get into a festive mood on Wednesday, and managed small gains with even Japan's Nikkei lifting off a two-month low it hit following the ...
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Fall in New Zealand confidence raises spectre of deeper recession
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Confidence in New Zealand has slumped in recent weeks, raising concerns the country might be headed toward a deeper recession than most have forecast. The Decemb...
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Britain’s Purplebricks to cut more than 10% of jobs – The Times
(Reuters) - Purplebricks Group PLC, Britain's biggest online-only real estate agency, will cut more than 10% of its workforce as part of a cost-cutting program, The Times reported on Wednesday. The co...
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Yen eases as traders digest BOJ surprise policy tweak
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The yen hovered around a four-month high against the dollar on Wednesday as traders contemplated the shock move by the Bank of Japan to adjust its bond yield co...
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Oil prices up as U.S. crude stocks seen falling, dollar eases
By Laila Kearney (Reuters) - Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Wednesday as U.S. crude stocks were seen falling last week, while the dollar weakened, making oil less expensive for non-American b...
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Musk says he’ll step down as Twitter CEO after finding a replacement
(Reuters) -Elon Musk said on Tuesday he will step down as chief executive of Twitter after finding a replacement. "I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job! After ...
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Japan warns of China’s COVID situation, cuts view on factory output
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will pay close attention to the COVID-19 situation in China, in addition to risks from a global economic slowdown, price hikes and supply constraints, according to its monthly ...
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Exclusive-China to unveil new rules to rein in fund ‘greenwashing’ -sources
By Selena Li and Samuel Shen HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China plans to tighten rules to regulate environmentally friendly, or so-called green funds, as part of its efforts to rein in 'greenwashing...
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Portugal approves windfall tax on energy firms, food retailers
By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's parliament on Tuesday approved a 33% tax on the windfall profits that energy companies and food retailers may be bringing in with inflation at a near ...
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GM recalls 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs over fire risks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Motors Co said Tuesday it is recalling 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs in North America because the carpet could catch fire after a crash where a front seat belt pretensioner...
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