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Euro zone growth slows in December but completes strongest quarter since 2023, PMI shows
By Indradip Ghosh Jan 6 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy expanded at a slower pace last month but ended 2025 with its strongest quarterly growth in more than two years as solid momentum in services offset a manufacturing contraction, a survey showed on Tuesday.While manufacturing activity shrank...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
German service sector ends 2025 with solid growth, PMI shows
Final services PMI at 52.7 in December vs 53.1 in NovemberSlight slowdown mainly due to easing growth in new businessBusiness expectations at lowest level since AprilBy Miranda Murray BERLIN, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Germany's service sector continued to grow at a solid pace in December, althoug...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
China bans exports of dual-use items for military purposes to Japan
BEIJING, Jan 6 (Reuters) - China banned the exports of dual-use items to Japan that can be used for military purposes, effectively immediately, a commerce ministry statement showed on Tuesday. Exports of dual-use items to military users or for any purposes that contribute to enhancing Japan's mi...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
Euro zone bond yields rise ahead of German, French inflation data
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields rose on Tuesday after falling the day before, as investors awaited inflation data from Germany and France later in the session.Germany’s 10-year yields DE10YT=RR, the euro area’s benchmark, were up 2.5 basis points at 2.90%.They climbed to 2.917% be...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
Government panel member urges BOJ to anchor inflation expectations around 2%
Wakatabe expects inflation to moderate, real wages to turn positive in 2026Japan faces risks unique to inflation era, Wakatabe saysRemarks highlight growing attention to rising bond yieldsBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan should set policy to anchor long-term inflation ex...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
US Dollar Index struggles near 98.00 as US-Venezuela tensions ease
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its losses for the second successive session and trading around 98.20 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 6
India File: Plot twists of last year will also define 2026
Jan 6 - By Ira Dugal, Editor Financial News, with global Reuters staff Happy 2026!Three big surprises shaped India in 2025. A stalled trade deal with the U.S., an economy that outdid even the optimists, and a stock market that suffered its worst relative performance in decades.How will these ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - January 6
Jan 6 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- UK broadband operator sold to distressed debt specialist- Phillips 66 to buy UK's Lindsey refinery but will not reopen it- Chinese b...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
