Leading economists call for windfall profit taxes on energy firms
Paris (France) (AFP) - Prominent economists called Thursday for governments to introduce windfall profit taxes on energy companies who are ...
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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IMF and Argentina agree deal unlocking $1 bn in assistance
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday it had reached an agreement with the highly ...
IMF chief warns of ‘tough times’ if oil prices stay high
Washington (United States) (AFP) - IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday of difficult times ahead for the global economy if ...
ECB chief insists won’t abandon ship amid global turmoil
Washington (United States) (AFP) - European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday she would not leave her post early ...
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could ...
Germany unveils 1.6 bn euro fuel price relief to tackle energy shock
Berlin (AFP) - Germany on Monday unveiled 1. 6 billion euros ($1
Germany to cut fuel taxes amid Iran war energy shock
Berlin (AFP) - Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday Germany will slash fuel taxes as households struggle with the energy shock ...
Oil surges, stocks drop as Trump threatens to block Hormuz
London (AFP) - Oil prices surged back above $100 a barrel and stocks mostly fell Monday as a US blockade ...
US inflation surges to 3.3% as Iran war impact bites
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed Friday, as higher ...
US inflation surges to 3.3% as Iran war impact bites
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed Friday, as higher ...
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