Bets on ECB Cuts Risk Prompting Hike Instead, Wunsch Says
The European Central Bank may have to raise borrowing costs again if investor bets on monetary loosening undermine
2023-11-20 16:27
German Budget Shock Major Blow for Economy, Habeck Warns
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said last week’s ruling by Germany’s top court curbing the use of off-budget
2023-11-20 16:26
Tired of Waiting for Climate Finance, Africa Sets Up Green Banks
With promises of climate finance from the developed world having largely remained unfulfilled, African nations are now looking
2023-11-20 16:17
Key African Economies Set to Deviate From Global Rates Path
In what will be a marathon month for interest-rate decisions in Africa, its biggest economies are set to
2023-11-20 15:46
UK Seen Trimming Debt Supply Plans This Year Due to Tax Boost
The UK is likely to sell fewer bonds than initially planned this fiscal year after higher tax revenues
2023-11-20 15:27
Ex-Prime Minister Drops Congo Presidential Bid, Backs Katumbi
Democratic Republic of Congo’s former prime minister, Matata Ponyo Mapon, dropped his presidential campaign and will back businessman
2023-11-20 13:27
China Ramps Up Middle East Courtship by Hosting Top Diplomats
China is hosting senior officials from mostly Middle Eastern nations for “in-depth” talks on ways to deescalate the
2023-11-20 12:15
Seized Vessel in Red Sea Revives Fears of Shipping Disruptions
A Japanese-chartered vessel seized in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels is raising fears that the Israel-Hamas
2023-11-20 11:51
Elon Musk Defends Himself on X After Antisemitic Furor Deepens
Elon Musk railed against “bogus” media reports accusing him of antisemitism, issuing his strongest response yet after endorsing
2023-11-20 11:26
Thailand Economic Growth Slows Last Quarter, Boosts Stimulus Case
Thailand’s economy grew at a slower pace in the third quarter, supporting the case for the new government
2023-11-20 10:58
Argentina Investors Cheer Milei Victory, Brace for Peso Selloff
Argentina investors cheered libertarian economist Javier Milei’s bigger-than-expected win in Sunday’s presidential vote and his pledges to usher
2023-11-20 10:54
Chinese Banks Keep Lending Rates After PBOC Policy Rate Hold
China’s commercial lenders held their benchmark lending rates steady on Monday, in line with the central bank’s decision
2023-11-20 10:28