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Putin boasts about Russia’s economy despite recession fears

President Vladimir Putin has hailed Russia’s economic outlook, saying it has managed to curb inflation and ease its reliance on energy exports. His optimistic account...

German government slashes economic growth forecast for this year to 0.3%

The German government has slashed its 2025 growth forecast for the country’s economy – Europe’s biggest – to just 0.3%, after it shrank for...

Rights group says 13 killed during protests over Nigeria’s economic crisis

At least 13 protesters were killed during mass demonstrations that turned violent in several states across Nigeria, a rights group has said. Authorities confirmed four...

Floods in China’s northern province kill 29 and cause billions of economic loss

Severe floods in China’s northern province of Hebei brought by remnants of Typhoon Doksuri this month killed at least 29 people and caused billions...

‘Agreement in principle’ reached in US debt crisis talks

The White House has reached an “agreement in principle” with the Republicans on a deal to limit federal spending and resolve a looming debt...

Bank of Japan loosens bond yield cap in surprise move

The Bank of Japan has broadened caps for government bond yields, a surprise move that pushed bond yields higher globally and hit stocks in...

Rate hikes continue – ECB raises rates by 0.75%

The ECB raised its key policy rate by 75bps from 0.75% to 1.59%, reaching its highest level since 2009. The ECB also made changes to...

French workers strike to demand pay rises keep pace with inflation

Workers across France have gone on strike to push for pay rises that keep up with inflation following weeks of walkouts that have hit...

Sri Lanka’s ousted president returns home after fleeing

Sri Lanka’s former president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country in July after tens of thousands of protesters stormed his home and office in...

Bank of England confirms largest interest hike in over 25 years as long recession looms

The Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates by the most in 27 years on Thursday, despite warning that a long recession is on...

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