UK slashes growth forecast, cuts public spending
London (AFP) - The UK government halved its 2025 growth forecast on Wednesday as it made billions of pounds of ...
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US may miss out on green tech boom: Germany
Berlin (AFP) - Europe must seize on the "huge economic opportunities" offered by the green technology boom, Germany said Wednesday ...
Stocks edge out gains as fears ease over next Trump tariffs
New York (AFP) - Global equities eked out some gains Tuesday with Wall Street largely advancing while European stocks made ...
Shakira concerts give multimillion-dollar boost to Mexico
Mexico City (AFP) - Shakira fans flocking to see the Colombian star in concert are generating tens of millions of ...
European stocks jump after Wall Street rally
London (AFP) - Europe's main stock markets rose solidly Tuesday after a rally on Wall Street thanks to easing concerns ...
China says to pursue ‘correct’ path of globalisation as trade woes mount
Beijing (AFP) - China's number two leader told a gathering of business executives in Beijing on Sunday that the country ...
China stimulus hopes help stock markets rise
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets started the week on the front foot on Monday as investors welcomed China's ...
OECD lowers global growth projections over tariffs, uncertainty
Paris (AFP) - Trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties are weighing on economic perspectives, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ...
Stock markets rise as China unveils consumer plan
London (AFP) - European and Asian stock markets started the week on the front foot on Monday as investors welcomed ...
Stocks diverge over Trump tariffs, Ukraine ceasefire plan
London (AFP) - European stock markets rose Wednesday but Asian equities sputtered as investors tracked President Donald Trump's latest tariffs ...
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