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Reuters Editor-at-Large & columnist - macro and markets stuff. Kerryman in London. LFC fan
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The Irish Times
5 months ago
Ambassador raises concerns with German authorities after Irish protester assaulted by police
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Ambassador raises concerns with German authorities after Irish protester assaulted by police
Video shows Dubliner Kitty O’Brien (25) punched by officer during protest over journalists killed in Gaza
https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2025/08/30/ambassador-raises-concerns-with-german-authorities-after-irish-protester-assaulted-by-police/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=HP-SubDesc
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Duncan Weldon
11 months ago
Dropping sanctions on Russia and putting tariffs on allies would be quite the look.
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Edward Harrison
11 months ago
Tesla (TSLA) sales are still crashing in Europe in February
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Tesla (TSLA) sales are still crashing in Europe in February
Tesla’s sales continued to crash in Europe in February, with the first few markets reporting car sales data confirming the...
https://electrek.co/2025/03/03/tesla-tsla-sales-are-still-crashing-in-europe-in-february/
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Michael Derby
11 months ago
Against many Fed officials' estimate that the longer run neutral interest rate has risen, the NY Fed's latest update of on of its R-Star models finds a decline to 0.8% in fourth quarter. If that's right, it points to pretty restrictive monetary policy, although it's very much a matter of debate.
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11 months ago
Breaking on
@reuters.com
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Economists advising the parties that will likely form a new government coalition estimate around 400 billion euros ($415 billion) are needed for the defence fund and 400 billion to 500 billion euros for the infrastructure fund.
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Exclusive: Germany weighs special funds for defence and infrastructure, sources say
The parties in talks to form Germany's new government are considering quickly setting up two special funds potentially worth hundreds of billions of euros, one for defence and a second for infrastructure, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germany-weighs-special-funds-defence-infrastructure-sources-say-2025-03-02/
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸
11 months ago
If the UK’s immigration rules mean what they say, Trump shouldn’t even be allowed to enter the country, let alone for a state visit ….
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Rory Cellan-Jones
11 months ago
America, just in case you thought Friday went well here’s how the London Times saw it …..
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Shashank Joshi
11 months ago
“If Roosevelt had told Churchill to sue for peace on any terms with Adolf Hitler and to fork over Britain’s coal reserves to the United States in exchange for no American security guarantees, it might have approximated what Trump did to Zelensky.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
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Opinion | A Day of American Infamy
A dreadful moment for Ukraine, for the free world, for the legacy of an America that once stood for the principles of the Atlantic Charter.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/opinion/a-day-of-american-infamy.html
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Russia could concede $300 billion in frozen assets as part of Ukraine war settlement, sources say -
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Exclusive: Russia could concede $300 billion in frozen assets as part of Ukraine war settlement, sources say
Russia could agree to using $300 billion of sovereign assets frozen in Europe for reconstruction in Ukraine but will insist that part of the money is spent on the one-fifth of the country that Moscow's forces control, three sources told Reuters.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-could-concede-300-bln-frozen-assets-part-ukraine-war-settlement-sources-2025-02-21/
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Chatham House
11 months ago
Even if Europe’s leaders can unify to shore up collective defence, it is far from clear whether that will be enough to deter an aggressive, badly mauled Russia.
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Trump’s ‘electroshock’ on Ukraine ends the debate: Europe cannot rely on the US for its security
Europe will still hope to make good use of its cards in any peace negotiations Trump plans with Moscow. But now it must decide how to pay for its own defence.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/02/trumps-electroshock-ukraine-ends-debate-europe-cannot-rely-us-its-security
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Jim Pickard
about 1 year ago
this kind of obviously biased headline is so frustrating when MSM is fighting for credibility 1) New Year’s Honours list is nominated by public not by political leaders 2) Khan has won three elections so the average Londoner clearly doesn’t think he’s a failure
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Saqib
about 1 year ago
Wall Street 'fear gauge' all fired up as stocks sank following the Fed decision today. The $VIX jumped to a more than 4 month high. Way higher than the highs hit just before the election.
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Andy Bruce (Reuters)
about 1 year ago
📸 2024 in Reuters pictures 📸 Another year of astounding output from
@pictures.reuters.com
. If you spend 10 minutes reading one thing today, make it this! Touching, funny, tragic, awe-inspiring... it's all there.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
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2024 in Reuters Pictures
Editors at Reuters present a curated selection of some of their top photos of the year from around the globe.
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/year-end-2024-photos-best/
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Exclusive: Exclusive: Chinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom -
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Exclusive: Chinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom, sources say
China's top leaders and policymakers are considering allowing the yuan to weaken in 2025 as they brace for higher trade tariffs in a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States.
https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/chinese-authorities-are-considering-weaker-yuan-trump-trade-risks-loom-sources-2024-12-11/
about 1 year ago
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Pippa Crerar
about 1 year ago
Such a fascinating chart
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Mark Little
about 1 year ago
“Two Syrian sources said there was a very high probability that Assad may have been killed in a plane crash”
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Syria rebels celebrate in captured Homs, set sights on Damascus
Insurgents gained control after only a day of fighting, leaving President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule dangling by a thread as rebels marched on Damascus.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-rebels-celebrate-captured-homs-set-sights-damascus-2024-12-07/
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Top sports photos from 2024 by the brilliant Reuters snappers
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2024 sporting moments in pictures
In a year marked by sporting brilliance, champions old and new captivated audiences and pushed the limits of human endurance. Reuters photographers were on hand to capture some of the most memorable moments.
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/year-end-2024-photos-sports/
about 1 year ago
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Olaf Falafel
about 1 year ago
Americans who sound like Carabao Cup ties
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Troops attempting to enter South Korea's main parliament hall - television footage
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South Korea Live: President Yoon declares martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television.
https://www.reuters.com/world/south-korea-live-president-yoon-declares-martial-law-2024-12-03/
about 1 year ago
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SEOUL, Dec 3 (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television.
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And for anyone of a pre-prem persuasion …
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Accrington Stanley? Who are they? Exactly - that 1980's Ian Rush milk advert
YouTube video by Robert Heys
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-7aDOE0_L_Y
about 1 year ago
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Jon Henley
about 1 year ago
France heading into uncharted territory here - there's no real precedent for what may be about to happen, though tbf there's no real precedent for what's been happening ever since that disastrous snap election in July ...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?
Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/02/what-will-happen-if-france-government-loses-no-confidence-vote-michel-barnier
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Gavan Reilly
about 1 year ago
The final seat numbers, when counting concludes in 🇮🇪
#ge24
, are set to be: Fianna Fáil 48 Sinn Féin 39 Fine Gael 38 Social Democrats 11 Labour 11 Ind Ireland 4 PBP-Solidarity 3 Aontú 2 Greens 1 100% Redress 1 Independents 16
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Sam Indyk
about 1 year ago
France's Barnier makes last-minute concession to far-right to get budget bill approved
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French far right party likely to back no-confidence motion against government
France's far-right National Rally (RN) party will likely back a no-confidence motion against the government in the coming days unless there is a "last minute miracle," RN president Jordan Bardella said on Monday.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/french-far-right-party-likely-back-no-confidence-motion-against-government-2024-12-02/
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What a week for the Reds - swatted Madrid and City aside with ease. Brilliant!
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Paul Krugman
about 1 year ago
Otherwise, the main threat to the dollar would be America gone wild, abandoning rule of law, seizing foreign assets with little provocation, making wild economic threats unrelated to real issues. But that can't possibly happen here. Oh, wait. 13/
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“Nobodaddy” at Sadlers Wells last pm was terrific. Even if you’re not a big dance fan or demand hand-held narratives, this was a wonderful blast of sights and sounds
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about 1 year ago
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Jason Reid
about 1 year ago
🇮🇪 Best teller outfit ever.
#irishelection
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Irish coalition looks set for re-election despite strong Sinn Fein showing -
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about 1 year ago
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Liverpool
about 1 year ago
Arne 🙌
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Russian rouble loses by more than a quarter of its value since August
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about 1 year ago
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Federica Genovese
about 1 year ago
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Ciaran Martin
about 1 year ago
Massive kudos to
@financialtimes.com
for the most balanced take on the Russian cyber threat 😂
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derek guy
about 1 year ago
me making a BLT after trump implements his tariffs
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Karl Schamotta
about 1 year ago
Even if you think that Trump shouldn’t be taken seriously or literally (and he probably shouldn’t be), the reality is that the currencies of US trading partners will trade at a discount until the policy-by-tweet era draws to a close again. Which will only widen US deficits.
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Trump promises a 25% tariff on products from Mexico, Canada
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he would sign an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on all products coming in to the United States from Mexico and Canada.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-promises-25-tariff-products-mexico-canada-2024-11-25/
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LFC Mumble
about 1 year ago
Huge win!!! 8 points clear 👊
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LFC Online
about 1 year ago
GOAL!!! 3-2 to Liverpool!!! Salah!!!
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Trump expected to pick Bessent to be US treasury secretary, sources say -
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about 1 year ago
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Matt Peterson
about 1 year ago
Scott Bessent is widely reported to be Trump's candidate for Treasury secretary. He and his spokeswoman aren't taking my calls, so I can't confirm. But in October, I spent a bit of time with Scott. He told me about a plan he had circulated to get around Jay Powell: Appoint a shadow Fed chair.
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Trump Shadow Fed Chair: Inside the Plan to Sideline Powell
Donald Trump adviser Scott Bessent talks to Barron’s exclusively about his idea for a “shadow Fed chair.”
https://www.barrons.com/articles/trump-fed-chair-powell-fire-4b79079f?mod=article_inline
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Exclusive: Fund manager Bessent scores on Trump victory, hopes for bigger win
As a money manager, Scott Bessent's years of inconsistent performance have contributed to a nearly 90% decline in his hedge fund's assets. Now, with some clients gone, he is scoring on perhaps his biggest bet yet: President-elect Donald Trump.
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/fund-manager-bessent-scores-trump-victory-hopes-bigger-win-2024-11-22/
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Fair dues Cillian 👏
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Cillian Murphy & Yvonne McGuinness Buy Iconic Phoenix Cinema In Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland; Plan Refurb & Expansion - IMDb
IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
https://www.imdb.com/news/ni64967443/
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Our World in Data
about 1 year ago
Spain and Portugal both get 40% of their electricity from solar and wind
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SNB boss says “nobody loves negative interest rates, but ready to implement them again if needed.” Is Europe’s brief flirtation with positive interest rates just that…
#ECB
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about 1 year ago
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Champion pole-vaulter fails to clear ludicrously high bar … Nvidia's AI chip demand still booming but slowing sales growth worries investors -
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Nvidia fourth-quarter revenue estimate fails to impress Wall Street
Nvidia forecast fourth-quarter revenue slightly above estimates on Wednesday, but still failed to meet lofty expectations of some investors who have made it the world's most valuable firm.
https://www.reuters.com/technology/ai-chip-leader-nvidia-forecasts-fourth-quarter-revenue-above-estimates-2024-11-20/
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Reuters
about 1 year ago
Ukraine fired a volley of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, the latest new Western weapon it has been permitted to use on Russian targets a day after it fired US ATACMS missiles
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Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS
Ukraine fired a volley of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia on Wednesday, the latest new Western weapon it has been permitted to use on Russian targets a day after it fired U.S. ATACMS missiles.
https://reut.rs/3CBocVn
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Gavin Maguire
about 1 year ago
Wholesale
#power
prices across key economies in mainland Europe have climbed to their highest levels in over a year, dealing a fresh blow to the region's businesses that are already battling weak demand and fragile consumer sentiment.
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“Global South” still cool with neighbourly invasions, it seems “Lula cuts G20 discussion short on Ukraine, irking Europeans -
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Lula cuts G20 discussion short on Ukraine, irking Europeans
European delegates at the G20 summit in Brazil were unhappy with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's decision to end talks and issue the group's final statement a day early to curtail prickly discussion on the war in Ukraine, sources said.
https://www.reuters.com/world/lula-cuts-g20-discussion-short-ukraine-irking-europeans-2024-11-19/
about 1 year ago
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JKempEnergy
about 1 year ago
NORTHWEST EUROPE's heating demand so far this season has been the highest for three years, which has led to an early depletion of gas inventories and pushed gas futures prices higher:
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Paul Krugman
about 1 year ago
Oh, forgot to include the "policy didn't cause inflation" chart 5/
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