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‘Resilient’ Africa set for growth rebound: ADB
Abidjan (AFP) - Africa saw the pace of economic growth sag last year as inflation continued to rise but is...
UK bank NatWest shakes off CEO turmoil as profits jump
London (AFP) - British bank NatWest on Friday said net profit jumped nearly a third in 2023 on higher interest...
US dollar dominance not under threat, despite risks: Fed official
Washington (AFP) - The status of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency is likely to continue, despite threats...
US retail sales in January log biggest fall in almost a year
Washington (AFP) - Retail sales in the United States slipped more than anticipated last month, retreating after the holiday season...
EU cuts growth and inflation forecasts for 2024
Brussels (AFP) - The European Commission on Thursday cut both its growth and inflation forecasts for the eurozone in 2024,...
World Bank endorses new Afghanistan approach which could unlock $300 mn
Washington (AFP) - The World Bank's executive board endorsed a new approach to its relationship with the people of Afghanistan...
Airbus posts 11 percent profit drop for 2023
Toulouse (France) (AFP) - European aviation giant Airbus on Thursday posted an 11 percent drop in net profit to 3....
Germany overtakes Japan as third-biggest economy
Tokyo (AFP) - Once forecast to become the world's biggest economy, Japan slipped below Germany last year to fourth place,...
What is behind the US economy’s surprising strength?
Washington (AFP) - The US has seen GDP growth blow past predictions, hiring numbers surge unexpectedly and consumers still spending...
Senior US Fed official backs ‘careful’ approach to rate cuts
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve should be careful about the timing of interest rate cuts, a senior bank...
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