Germany's conservatives declare victory in Berlin. Now the hard work begins
The conservative alliance of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) emerged victorious in Germany's federal election, ...
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'Uphill battle' ahead: Trump, business leaders and economists react to German election result
The center-right alliance of CDU-CSU has emerged victorious in Germany's federal election, with Friedrich Merz likely to become the next ...
China keeps benchmark lending rates steady as PBOC prioritizes financial stability
China decided to keep its key lending rates unchanged, with the 1-year loan prime rate at 3.1% and the 5-year ...
France's 2026 budget to be a 'demanding' undertaking, French economy minister warns
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard stated that ironing out the 2026 budget for France, the euro zone's second-largest economy, will ...
Singapore is set to deliver its first budget under its new prime minister. Here's what to expect
Singapore is preparing for its first budget under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, with analysts anticipating increased support for households and ...
UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations
The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, surpassing expectations, driven by improvements in the services and construction ...
India's inflation falls for third straight month to 4.31% in January, making case for further monetary easing
India's headline inflation dropped to 4.31% in January, marking the lowest level since August 2024 and below expectations of 4.6%. ...
East Germany is a far-right stronghold — and economic concerns helped make it happen
Germany's far-right party, AfD, is leading in polls in the country's eastern region ahead of the federal elections on Feb. ...
Bank of England signals further easing after rate cut, slashes growth outlook
The Bank of England cut its interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%, with plans for further cuts as ...
As markets buckle up for Trump tariffs, these global sectors brace for a rough ride
U.S. President Donald Trump announced hefty tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, with duties of 25% and 10% imposed, respectively. ...
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