Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Economy
Trump says mulling privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was considering selling off US mortgage-backing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie...
EU plans two-euro flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU said Tuesday that it was preparing to impose a two-euro ($2. 25) flat fee...
UK inflation hits 15-month high as utility bills soar
London (AFP) - Britain's annual inflation rate surged more than expected in April as energy and water bills rose sharply,...
G7 finance chiefs hold talks under strain of Trump tariffs
Banff (Canada) (AFP) - G7 finance ministers held talks Wednesday on thorny issues like the economic disruption caused by US...
Third time lucky? South Africa presents revised budget
Cape Town (AFP) - South Africa's finance minister presented Wednesday a third version of the 2025 budget after being forced...
EU plans to slash red tape for medium-sized companies
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU unveiled plans Wednesday to cut red tape for medium-sized companies and abolish barriers for businesses...
EU plans two-euro flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU said Tuesday that it was preparing to impose a two-euro ($2. 25) flat fee...
UK inflation hits 15-month high as utility bills soar
London (AFP) - Britain's annual inflation rate surged more than expected in April as energy and water bills rose sharply,...
Germany’s infrastructure push needs more than money
Berlin (AFP) - As construction crews using heavy excavators demolished a major highway bridge in Berlin, pensioner Guido, like many...
Canada seeks to send ‘strong message’ with Ukraine at G7 finance talks
Banff (Canada) (AFP) - Canada sought to send a firm message with a Ukrainian minister's presence at the start of...
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