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German factory outlook turns negative for first time since 2024, PMI shows
BERLIN, May 4 (Reuters) - German manufacturer sentiment turned negative in April for the first time since October 2024 even as overall activity grew, with firms frontloading orders to beat price rises...
May 04, 2026
Italian manufacturing cost pressures at 4-year high in April, PMI shows
ROME, May 4 (Reuters) - Cost pressures in Italy's manufacturing sector hit their highest level in almost four years in April, fuelled by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Monday. The...
May 04, 2026
Barclays becomes latest brokerage to bet on no Fed rate cuts in 2026
May 4 (Reuters) - Barclays on Monday joined a growing list of brokerages to bet on no policy easing from the U.S. Federal Reserve this year, citing prolonged high energy prices linked to the Iran war ...
May 04, 2026
Supply concerns lift orders for Spain's manufacturers in April, PMI shows
May 4 (Reuters) - Spain's manufacturing output and new orders rose in April as clients rushed to secure stock amid disruptions due to the war in Iran, a survey by S&P Global showed on Monday. The S&P ...
May 04, 2026
Europe shares inch lower as tariff threats drag automakers; investors assess Mideast progress
By Twesha Dikshit May 4 (Reuters) - European shares ticked lower on Monday as European automakers came under pressure following threats of a U.S. tariff hike, while investors awaited signs of progress...
May 04, 2026
Bank of France's Villeroy sees inflation returning to 2% in 2027, 2028
PARIS, May 4 (Reuters) - Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Monday he expected the inflation rate to return to 2% in 2027-2028 after a spike this year triggered by higher ener...
May 04, 2026
SK Hynix shares rally 13% after US tech firms signal strong AI spending plans
By Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL, May 4 (Reuters) - Shares of SK Hynix surged 13% to a record high on Monday, driven by foreign buying, after some big U.S. tech firms last week hiked their investment plans for ar...
May 04, 2026
Russia manufacturing contracts for 11th straight month in April, PMI shows
MOSCOW, May 4 (Reuters) - Russia's manufacturing sector contracted for the 11th month running in April as output and new orders fell again and employment posted its sharpest drop in four years, a busi...
May 04, 2026
Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
MELBOURNE, May 4 (Reuters) - Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($1...
May 04, 2026
India's factory growth stays sluggish in April amid war-led soaring costs, PMI shows
BENGALURU, May 4 (Reuters) - India's manufacturing growth edged up slightly in April but remained stuck near a four-year low as weak demand and soaring input costs driven by the Middle East war weighe...
May 04, 2026
