CurrenciesThe currencies that tell the story of the global economy in 2023December 25, 2023136At the other end of the spectrum, the Japanese yen and the Norwegian Krone vied to be the biggest fallers...
EconomyHow debt-laden Germany put ‘the periphery’ in Europe’s economic driving seatDecember 24, 2023161Italy is wiping the floor with Germany this year in terms of GDP growth and is set to outpace it...
BankingBritain at risk of recession as growth revised downDecember 22, 2023145Barclays believes rates will fall to 3.25pc by early 2025.The growth figures reveal the impact of high interest rates on...
EconomyFrench resistance blocks EU deal to protect gig economy workersDecember 22, 202385EU nations led by France have rejected a reform that proponents say would improve conditions for so-called "app workers" in...
FinanceFinland likely to trigger EU’s excessive deficit procedure in 2024December 22, 2023140FINLAND is likely to trigger the excessive deficit procedure of the European Union in 2024, views Minister of Finance Riikka...
CurrenciesDollar sinks ahead of U.S. inflation testDecember 22, 2023193The kiwi was last 0.03% higher at $0.6296 after hitting a session high of $0.6298, while the euro peaked at $1.10125.Focus now...
EconomyChina’s Export-Reliant Growth Model Threatens Its Trade Relations – The DiplomatDecember 21, 202384China’s latest official figures on the economy confirm two simultaneous truths. First, deflation, lower demand for durable goods, and lower...
CurrenciesDollar eases as safety bid fades; traders eye Friday’s U.S. inflation reportDecember 21, 2023145Data on Thursday showed the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose just marginally last week, suggesting...
EconomyRishi Sunak considered giving every adult in the UK a prepaid debit card to help boost the economy during the pandemic, Treasury official claimsDecember 20, 2023141Rishi Sunak, then Chancellor, considered the step to boost hospitality venuesThe revelation was made by a senior Treasury official to the...
EconomyFiscal reforms agreed by EU governmentsDecember 20, 2023167European Union finance ministers agreed on Wednesday on changes to the EU’s fiscal rules updating them to the post-pandemic realities...