Sunday, December 14, 2025
Economy
Argentine peso drops against dollar despite US backing
Buenos Aires (Argentina) (AFP) - Argentines scrambled Friday to buy dollars and household items as the peso depreciated against the...
In Argentine farm town, Milei mania fizzles
San Andrés de Giles (Argentina) (AFP) - For clues as to why Argentina's President Javier Milei faces a potential drubbing...
US Fed official urges caution but says could back October cut
Washington (AFP) - A senior member of the US Federal Reserve on Friday indicated he could back another interest rate...
US Treasury chief to meet China counterpart as tensions flare
Washington (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that he would likely meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng...
US puts plan to cut ship emissions in troubled waters
London (AFP) - An international plan to cut emissions from ships hung in the balance on Friday as the United...
Maritime sector to decide on plan to cut emissions opposed by US
London (AFP) - Member states of the International Maritime Organization will decide on Friday whether to formally adopt a plan...
US budget deficit narrows just slightly despite tariff revenues
Washington (AFP) - The US budget deficit narrowed just slightly over the past year, official data showed Thursday -- despite...
Europe ‘well positioned’ for future shocks: ECB’s Lagarde
Washington (AFP) - Europe, under pressure from US tariffs and the war in Ukraine, is in a strong position to...
Greece lawmakers back plan to allow 13-hour workday
Athens (AFP) - Greece's parliament on Thursday approved a government-backed bill allowing people to work 13-hour days, despite fierce objections...
Putin says Russia a top oil producer, despite ‘unfair’ pressure
Moscow (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his country was still among the world's top oil producers,...
We bring the world economy to you. Get the latest news and insights on the global economy, from trade and finance to technology and innovation.