Thursday, March 19, 2026
Economy
US Fed cuts key rate a quarter point and signals fewer cuts ahead
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point Wednesday and signaled a slower pace...
UK electricity grid set for ‘unprecedented’ £35 bn investment
London (AFP) - National Grid unveiled Wednesday a massive plan to nearly double the transmission capacity of the UK's electricity...
After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream
Paris (AFP) - France's flagship nuclear reactor at Flamanville in Normandy will finally enter service on Friday after a dozen...
US Fed begins final 2024 rate meeting with cut expected
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve began its last interest rate meeting of the year on Tuesday, with expectations...
Spain central bank raises 2024 growth forecast despite floods
Madrid (AFP) - Spain's central bank raised its 2024 growth forecast by 0. 3 percentage points on Tuesday despite the...
Chinese casino hub Macau struggles to evolve beyond gaming
Macau (AFP) - In the shadow of the Grand Lisboa, the Macau casino world-famous for its "golden lotus" design, fashion...
Lagarde says ECB will continue to cut interest rates
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Monday eurozone policymakers would keep cutting interest rates and...
Moldova declares emergency ahead of expected Russia gas cuts
Chisinau (AFP) - Moldova's parliament approved Friday a 60-day state of emergency as an expected cut of Russian gas to...
UK’s Royal Mail hit with fine by regulator over delivery delays
London (AFP) - UK postal operator Royal Mail has been fined £10. 5 million ($13
Swiss central bank announces big rate cut to boost economy
Geneva (AFP) - The Swiss central bank announced an unexpectedly large interest-rate cut on Thursday, citing rising "uncertainty" about the...
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