OECD raises world growth outlook as tariffs contained, for now
Paris (AFP) - The world economy will grow more than previously forecast this year after absorbing the shock of US ...
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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IMF proposes US Treasury official as second-in-command
Washington (AFP) - The IMF has proposed appointing the US Treasury Department's chief of staff as its new number-two official, ...
Asian markets mixed ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following a ...
Bank of England holds rate as inflation stays high
London (AFP) - The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at four percent Thursday, as elevated UK inflation ...
UK economy stalls in July in fresh government setback
London (AFP) - Britain's economy stagnated in July, official data showed Friday, dealing another blow to the Labour government after ...
ECB seeks to ease jitters over France crisis
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday she was "confident" officials would seek to reduce ...
UK economy stalls in July in fresh government setback
London (AFP) - Britain's economy stagnated in July, official data showed Friday, dealing another blow to the Labour government after ...
Stocks climb eyeing US rate cut, political turbulence
London (AFP) - Stock markets mostly rose while gold reached new highs on Tuesday, with expectations of US rate cuts ...
Stocks rise ahead of key US jobs data
London (AFP) - Asian and European stock markets advanced on Friday ahead of a key US jobs report that will ...
German factory orders drop in new blow to economy
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German industrial orders unexpectedly fell in July, official data showed Friday, the latest sign that Europe's ...
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