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Economy
US Treasury chief raised ‘important issues’ in IMF criticism: Georgieva
Washington (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's criticism of the International Monetary Fund raised "a number of important issues"...
US opposes ‘dangerous’ anti-fossil fuel policies at global summit
London (AFP) - An international summit on the future of energy security opened in London on Thursday with stark opposition...
Germany expects zero GDP growth this year, blames Trump tariffs
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany's economy is expected to post zero growth this year, outgoing Economy Minister Robert Habeck said...
Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertainty
Vietnam (AFP) - A year ago Zhang Chundong helped the firm he manages expand into Vietnam, part of a wave...
S. Korea’s economy shrinks in first quarter as trade war hits exports
Seoul (AFP) - South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted 0. 1 percent in the first three months of this year, the...
Americans wary of Trump’s economic about-faces
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump's various U-turns are leaving Americans disillusioned -- especially after he was elected on vows...
Americans wary of Trump’s economic about-faces
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump's various U-turns are leaving Americans disillusioned -- especially after he was elected on vows...
S. Korea’s economy shrinks in first quarter as trade war hits exports
Seoul (AFP) - South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted 0. 1 percent in the first three months of this year, the...
Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve
Sydney (AFP) - Australia will stockpile critical minerals in a new strategic reserve, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, as...
Bessent says ‘no currency targets’ in Japan tariff talks
Washington (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Washington has "no currency targets" in its talks with...
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