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Oil extends gains as hopes of stimulus, OPEC cuts offset virus
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U.S.’ Mnuchin, Powell to lead G7 virus call as central banks prepare to act
[ad_1] ROME/PARIS (Reuters) – G7 finance ministers and central bank governors will hold a conference call on Tuesday morning to discuss measures to deal with the widening coronavirus outbreak and its economic impact, a U.S.
Oil rises a second day as stimulus hopes, expected OPEC cuts offset virus
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Top central banks appear primed to act to combat coronavirus risk
[ad_1] TOKYO/FRANKFURT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The world’s top three central banks look set to take steps to limit the economic damage from the fast-spreading coronavirus, with the heads of the European Central Bank and Bank of
Shell restarts reformer at Convent, Louisiana, refinery – sources
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: The logo of Royal Dutch Shell is seen at a petrol station in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium January 30, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo HOUSTON (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSa.L) restarted on Monday
Truss urges WTO to crack down on unfair trade practices
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India retail banking a ‘nice oasis’ for foreign lenders Deutsche, HSBC, peers
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