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 ...
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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 ...
Argentina introduces 10,000-peso banknote
Buenos Aires (AFP) - Inflation-battered Argentina on Tuesday introduced a 10,000-peso banknote, worth the equivalent of about $11 -- five ...
Yen swings after hitting new 34-year low; stocks mixed
London (AFP) - The yen swung in volatile trade Monday as it rebounded soon after hitting a 34-year low against ...
US Fed’s favored inflation measure accelerates, dimming rate cut hopes
Washington (AFP) - The US central bank's favored measure of inflation accelerated last month, according to government data published Friday, ...
Russian Economic Growth is Set to Eclipse All G7 Countries
Russia, the largest country in the world spanning across two continents, has been making waves in recent years with its ...
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