French authorities seek to shore up investment in the defense sector, aiming to raise €5bn in new capital. EU officials say they will delay implementing a first set of tariffs on goods from the US. Plus, the Bank of England holds its key interest rate at 4.5%, and warns of global trade uncertainty.
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