How Russia, China, and the 'debt brake' are keeping Germany's economy stuck in the slow lane as voters go to the polls
Germany has the world's third-largest economy, but is struggling to kickstart growth. It's one of the issues facing voters in ...
UK economy readings underscore Bank of England's dilemma
A flurry of often contradictory UK economic data and surveys this week has left the Bank of England none the wiser about ...
UK inflation spikes to a 10-month high, likely to worry the Bank of England
Inflation in the U.K. rose to a 10-month high in January, an increase that will likely diminish expectations of rapid ...
How to be happy with what you have – and avoid the trap of comparison
We often assume that having more ‘good things’ than others means being more valuable as a person. But behind this there are a ...
The New Cold War race for digital currencies could redefine global power. Should Australia be in it?
What are central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and why are they crucial to the future of global power? A new book explains ...
Barclays: Still Enough Value In The Tank
Barclays posts strong FY24 results with FY25 guidance aligning with forecasts. Cost efficiency progress offsets challenges.
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Corporate tax cuts don’t boost the economy — despite what many investors believe
Stock investors are fooling themselves if they believe that corporate profits will grow faster once corporate tax rates are lowered. Few economists are willing to say this publicly. Joachim ...
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U.S. growth slowed at end of 2024, GDP shows, but economy looks good under the hood
The numbers: The U.S. economy grew at a mild 2.3% annual pace in the final three months of 2024, but the details of the report showed an economy on strong footing as the Biden administration ...
EUFN: European Financials Likely To Deliver Modest Earnings Growth In 2025
Shares MSCI Europe Financials ETF invests in European financial stocks, with largest exposure to the UK, Switzerland, and ...
Voices: MPs set for inflation-busting pay rise – but Independent readers say they ‘need to face reality’
News of a pay rise for MPs has sparked backlash, with many criticising the move given the ongoing cost of living crisis and ...
GDP latest: Why UK’s surprise growth is no cause for celebration as living standards slide
The economy is hardly in good health and another quarter bumping along the bottom is not the growth the government has ...
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Faced with almost stagnant economy, UK’s Reeves promises all-out effort to kick-start growth
[LONDON] British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves had hopes that investments in key areas such as green infrastructure and construction would lift the sluggish UK economy. Instead, the move ...