Military spending pushes Russian economic growth up
Moscow (AFP) - Russia's economy grew 5. 4 percent in the first quarter of 2024, official statistics published Friday showed, ...
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Japan economy suffers worse-than-expected contraction of 0.5%
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's economy suffered a worse-than-expected contraction in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, in further bad ...
Taylor Swift tour hands UK economy £1 bn boost: study
London (AFP) - Taylor Swift's worldwide Eras Tour will boost the UK economy by almost £1 billion ($1. 3 billion) ...
China says to sell initial batch of long-dated bonds this week
Beijing (AFP) - China will start selling an initial batch of long-dated bonds this week, the Ministry of Finance announced ...
China consumer prices rise at faster rate in April
Beijing (AFP) - China's inflation rate quickened last month, official data showed Saturday, as the government works to boost spending ...
UK economy exits recession in pre-vote boost for PM Sunak
London (AFP) - Britain has emerged from a short-lived recession with better-than-expected growth in the first quarter, official data showed ...
In Benin, tensions soar over cost of living
Cotonou (AFP) - In the heart of Cotonou’s large Dantokpa market, Diane Makpenon's family corn shop is less busy than ...
London, Frankfurt stocks hit record highs on rate-cut hopes
New York (AFP) - The London and Frankfurt stock exchanges hit record highs Thursday as the Bank of England kept ...
London, Frankfurt stocks hit record highs on rate-cut hopes
london (AFP) - The London and Frankfurt stock exchanges hit record highs Thursday as the Bank of England kept its ...
European stocks stutter before Bank of England rate call
london (AFP) - European stock markets wavered on Thursday but with London close to a record peak before a Bank ...
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