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1. Dutch cargo vessel resumes journey after low-water grounding

   The Dutch vessel is heading towards the Netherlands five days late after becoming stranded in Düsseldorf while carrying Mercedes-Benz vans.

   New · 3 Oct, 16:27EconomyNLWORLDEurope1 min read—

2. Merz plans talks with Knot over ECB presidency, Bloomberg reports

   The reported talks would put Klaas Knot in discussions with Germany’s chancellor as the ECB faces possible changes at the top.

   New · 3 Oct, 13:50EconomyNLWORLDEurope1 min read—

3. Possible Lukoil deal enters US-Russia peace talks, NYT reports

   A reported Lukoil proposal adds a commercial strand to Ukraine peace talks, but permission to negotiate is not approval for a sale.

   New · 3 Oct, 13:27EconomyUSAWORLDWar in Ukraine1 min read—

4. Gerhard Schröder joins board of Russian supermarket chain Hyperglobus

   The former German chancellor has taken a supervisory role at Hyperglobus, four years after leaving the board of Russian oil company Rosneft.

   New · 3 Oct, 09:19EconomyDEWORLDEurope1 min read—

5. Bundesbank chief says Germany could grow by about 1% in 2026

   Joachim Nagel says Germany’s economy could grow by about 1% this year, above an earlier Bundesbank forecast but below a newer estimate from research institutes.

   New · 2 Oct, 23:06EconomyDEWORLDEurope1 min read—

6. Wall Street closes higher after weaker US jobs report

   The Nasdaq led gains at the New York close after a weaker-than-expected US jobs report for September.

   Updated · 2 Oct, 22:36EconomyUSAWORLDNorth America1 min read—

7. Italian minister seeks clarity on Lagarde’s ECB departure

   Italy’s finance minister wants Christine Lagarde to say whether she will remain at the ECB until her term ends in October 2027.

   Updated · 2 Oct, 20:41EconomyFRWORLDEurope1 min read—

8. Google raises Pixel 10a price by $100 to $599

   The Pixel 10a price rise follows $100 increases across Samsung’s Galaxy S26 range, amid reported pressure from memory-chip costs.

   New · 2 Oct, 20:30EconomyUSAWORLDNorth America1 min read—

9. Chip shares lift Amsterdam’s AEX by 1.3% at close

   The AEX finished Friday at 1,116.71 points as Besi, ASMI and ASML posted strong gains, while the MidKap edged lower.

   Updated · 2 Oct, 18:55EconomyNLWORLDEurope1 min read—

10. Škoda recalls about 1.7 million cars over steering screw risk

    Škoda is recalling about 1.7 million cars worldwide over a steering-related screw problem. [Source 1]

    Updated · 2 Oct, 17:28EconomyDEWORLDEurope2 min read—

11. European Commission rejects prospect of US diesel export ban

    A Commission spokesperson warned that a US diesel export ban would damage trust, as EU officials discuss high prices and possible stock releases.

    Updated · 2 Oct, 16:00EconomyUSAWORLDTrump2 min read—

12. ECB to assess potential link between TIPS and Brazil’s Pix

    The European Central Bank will assess whether its TIPS payment platform could be linked to Brazil’s Pix system, a step towards a possible cross-border connection.

    New · 2 Oct, 15:15EconomyBRWORLDEurope1 min read—

13. ECB vice-president urges deeper banking integration over lighter capital rules

    The ECB vice-president argues that a more integrated banking market would do more for competitiveness than simpler rules alone.

    New · 2 Oct, 13:48EconomyWORLDEurope1 min read—

14. ECB rate rise does not guarantee higher returns for Dutch savers

    The ECB has raised its key rates, Nieuws.nl reports, but Dutch savers will only benefit if their banks choose to pay more interest.

    New · 2 Oct, 10:25EconomyNLWORLDEurope1 min read—

15. Volvo Cars withdraws 2026 outlook after sales decline

    Volvo Cars has withdrawn its 2026 expectations after a third-quarter sales decline, citing worsening conditions in China and a slower US recovery.

    New · 2 Oct, 10:01EconomySEWORLDAsia1 min read—

16. Nike plans to combine sales divisions, reducing roles over time

    Nike’s plan to combine its sales divisions adds detail to its job cuts, though the number of positions affected remains unclear.

    Updated · 2 Oct, 08:05EconomyUSAWORLDNorth America1 min read—