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ECB opens door to June rate cut after another pause
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The European Central Bank said Thursday slowing inflation could open the door to a loosening of...
France’s Macron calls for ‘sustainable’ defence industry effort
Bergerac (France) (AFP) - France's President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for a "sustainable" effort to scale up weapons production...
ECB freezes rates again, but hints at cuts to come
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The European Central Bank held interest rates steady again Thursday but said slowing inflation could open...
‘Robust’ US has helped improve global economic outlook: IMF chief
Washington (AFP) - Strong growth in the United States has helped to lift the outlook for the world economy, but...
Bumpy ride for electric cars in Europe
Lillestrøm (Norway) (AFP) - Electric cars are a key part of Europe's green transition plans but the road ahead remains...
Australia PM unveils plan to overhaul economy, invest in green energy
Sydney (AFP) - Mining superpower Australia on Thursday announced a US-style scheme to pour public money into manufacturing and clean...
ECB seen holding interest rates one last time
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The European Central Bank is expected to freeze its key interest rate at a record high...
Panama plans dry alternative to drought-hit canal
Panama City (AFP) - Panama on Wednesday unveiled plans for a "dry canal" to move cargo between the Pacific and...
US Fed officials raised inflation concerns, but still expected rate cuts in 2024: minutes
Washington (AFP) - US Federal Reserve officials raised concerns at their March interest rate meeting about the recent "broad-based" rise...
US inflation accelerates, dampening rate cut hopes
Washington (AFP) - US consumer inflation continued to accelerate last month, according to government data published Wednesday, reducing the chances...
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