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ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger

ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger

By Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT, May 1 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank may need to tighten policy, perhaps as soon as June, policymakers said on Friday, warning that the inflation outlook is deteriorating and the risk is rising that high price growth gets entrenched.
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Guillermo Ochoa announces retirement after World Cup

Guillermo Ochoa announces retirement after World Cup

Guillermo Ochoa made it to 6 World Cup teams and had had club careers in five countries outside Mexico.
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Troop withdrawal announcement adds to friction between Europe and Trump

Troop withdrawal announcement adds to friction between Europe and Trump

The German defense minister has responded to the U.S. plan to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, emphasizing the mutual benefits of the U.S. military presence in Europe
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Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale

Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale

Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11
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ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty

ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift rates several times this year with an initial move in June.
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European shares slide on Mideast worries; ECB, BoE in focus

European shares slide on Mideast worries; ECB, BoE in focus

April 30 (Reuters) - European shares tumbled on Thursday and oil prices climbed following a report that the U.S. was considering more military action against Iran, while investors also braced for decisions from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England.
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift rates several times this year with an initial move in June.
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ECB policymakers see first of several rate hikes in June, sources say

ECB policymakers see first of several rate hikes in June, sources say

FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers are likely to raise interest rates at least twice, starting at their next meeting in June, unless a favourable resolution to the Iran conflict quickly drags energy prices to pre-war levels, two sources close to the discussion told
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Cyclones playing international basketball

Cyclones playing international basketball

Several Iowa State alumni are delivering high-impact performances in professional basketball leagues worldwide. With Spain’s FC Barcelona Will Clyburn recorded 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes in an 80-72 win over KK Crvena zvezda on April 21. He is currently averaging 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per […]
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Traders temper euro zone rate hike bets as ECB grapples with Iran war impact

Traders temper euro zone rate hike bets as ECB grapples with Iran war impact

By Harry Robertson and Amanda Cooper LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Traders on Thursday slightly tempered their bets that the European Central Bank will hike interest rates three times this year, after policymakers flagged the trade-off between rising inflation and the hit to growth from higher energy
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Soccer-Mexico's goalkeeper Ochoa set to hang up gloves after his sixth World Cup

Soccer-Mexico's goalkeeper Ochoa set to hang up gloves after his sixth World Cup

April 30 (Reuters) - Guillermo Ochoa, one of the most iconic goalkeepers in Mexican football history, will hang up his gloves immediately after the World Cup, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
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Germany starts exploring bid for hosting another World Cup

Germany starts exploring bid for hosting another World Cup

Can Germany secure the rights to host a third World Cup?