Germany in recession as inflation, higher interest bite
BERLIN, May 25, 2023 (AFP) - Germany fell into a recession around the turn of the year, official figures published…
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UK inflation slides to 13-month low, stays elevated
LONDON, May 24, 2023 (AFP) - Britain's annual inflation rate struck a 13-month low in April, official data showed Wednesday,…
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What happens if the US fails to raise its debt ceiling?
By Beiyi SEOW, Daniel AVIS Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden and Republicans in Congress…
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Biden cuts back Asia tour as hopes rise of debt deal
By Daniel AVIS Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Joe Biden and opposition Republican leaders on Tuesday offered hope…
3 years ago
Argentina annual inflation exceeds 108 percent in April
BUENOS AIRES, May 12, 2023 (AFP) - Inflation in Argentina reached 108.8 percent in the 12 months to April, a…
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Debt ceiling talks postponed until next week: W.House
WASHINGTON, May 11, 2023 (AFP) - Crunch talks between US President Joe Biden and senior Republicans have been postponed until…
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Biden administration warns China hopes for US debt ‘chaos’
WASHINGTON, United States -- The Biden administration on Thursday warned that superpower rival China would "love" to see Washington fail…
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Singapore ‘should avoid economic contraction’: PM
Singapore is expected to post slower economic growth this year but it "should avoid an outright contraction", Prime Minister Lee…
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JPMorgan buys First Republic after regulators seize control
New York, United States | AFP | Monday 5/1/2023 US financial authorities seized California's troubled First Republic Bank on Monday…
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Bank of Japan maintains monetary easing but plans review
by Hiroshi HIYAMA / Kyoko HASEGAWA The Bank of Japan announced a review of its longstanding monetary easing measures on…
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US growth cools in first quarter as recession fears deepen
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2023 (AFP) - US economic growth lost steam in the first quarter this year, said the Commerce…
3 years ago
Argentina to pay for Chinese imports in yuan instead of dollars
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- Argentina will pay for Chinese imports in yuan instead of US dollars in order to…
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