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3 Feb 22
The European Central Bank has voted to hold interest at historic lows this month, despite inflation reaching record highs.
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3 Feb 22
A Canadian province has dropped its plan to introduce a tax for people refusing to have Covid-19 vaccines because it was too divisive.
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3 Feb 22
Global growth forecasts for 2022 have been revised down amid elevated inflation and the economic risk of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, according to the International Monetary Fund.
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28 Jan 22
Japan will need to increase tax revenue to contend with major challenges such as its huge public debt and ageing population according to International Monetary Fund economists.
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28 Jan 22
The military coup and ongoing disruption from the omicron variant of Covid-19 will see Myanmar’s economy remain weak in 2022, according to the World Bank Group.
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27 Jan 22
South African officials failed to follow procurement rules when buying personal protective equipment at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, representing a “complete breakdown” of the system,...
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21 Jan 22
The world economy is recovering more slowly than many expected as problems associated with Covid-19 continue to bite, the head of the International Monetary Fund has said.
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21 Jan 22
The European Central Bank could delay interest rates rises until 2024, despite inflationary pressures caused by supply chain constraints, according to ratings agency Fitch.
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20 Jan 22
A new portal launched by the OECD seeks to provide transparency over which of its development aid services are exempt from taxes, to avoid potential disputes.
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18 Jan 22
The European Union has set an initial €1.5bn budget for humanitarian aid in 2022, to help support crises worsened by natural disasters and climate change.
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17 Jan 22
The Japanese government still officially aims to reach a balanced budget by 2025, despite the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
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17 Jan 22
Global investments by sovereign funds meeting environmental, social and governance standards more then trebled last year, as Covid-19 accelerated the move away from fossil fuels, according to experts...
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17 Jan 22
Greek over-60s who choose not to receive a Covid-19 vaccine are set to be fined, with the money going to fund hospitals.
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14 Jan 22
Slovakia’s low Covid-19 vaccination rate poses a huge short-term risk to its economy, but the longer-term challenge of its fast-ageing population also needs attention, according to the OECD.
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14 Jan 22
A Canadian province is looking to introduce a “significant” tax on its residents who refuse to receive a Covid-19 vaccination.
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13 Jan 22
The Rwandan economy recovered strongly in 2021, after Covid-19 saw the nation drop into its first recession in more than two decades, according to the International Monetary Fund.
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13 Jan 22
Global growth is slowing amid renewed waves of Covid-19 cases and high inflation, the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report has warned.
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11 Jan 22
More than 15 Democrats Congress members have urged Treasury secretary Janet Yellen to vote in favour of abolishing the International Monetary Fund’s high fees for long-term debtors , amid fears it...
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10 Jan 22
Malaysia needs to accelerate efforts to improve revenue generation, to help provide more fiscal space for public spending and debt interest costs, according to the World Bank Group.
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7 Jan 22
Regional authorities in Italy are expected to recover throughout this year, after central government support helped to cushion the impact of Covid-19, according to ratings agency Fitch.
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7 Jan 22
The US Federal Reserve has indicated it could hike interest rates faster-than-expected and begin to reduce the level of debt it holds, to help mitigate soaring inflation.
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4 Jan 22
Sri Lankan finance minister Basil Rajapaksa has announced large economic relief measures amid rising food prices but remains determined the government will meet its debt obligations, despite rating...
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4 Jan 22
Germany’s new coalition government will give people and businesses “well over €30bn” of tax breaks while keeping the country tied to fiscal balance, its finance minister has said.
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21 Dec 21
The European Central Bank has decided to still allow itself to purchase Greek government bonds even after it stops net asset-buying next year.
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21 Dec 21
The Swedish government is set to reintroduce Covid-19 support measures for businesses this month, as the nation enters into restrictions to help reduce infections.
3 Feb 22The European Central Bank has voted to hold interest at historic lows this month, despite inflation reaching record highs.
3 Feb 22A Canadian province has dropped its plan to introduce a tax for people refusing to have Covid-19 vaccines because it was too divisive.
3 Feb 22Global growth forecasts for 2022 have been revised down amid elevated inflation and the economic risk of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, according to the International Monetary Fund.
28 Jan 22Japan will need to increase tax revenue to contend with major challenges such as its huge public debt and ageing population according to International Monetary Fund economists.
28 Jan 22The military coup and ongoing disruption from the omicron variant of Covid-19 will see Myanmar’s economy remain weak in 2022, according to the World Bank Group.
27 Jan 22South African officials failed to follow procurement rules when buying personal protective equipment at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, representing a “complete breakdown” of the system,...
21 Jan 22The world economy is recovering more slowly than many expected as problems associated with Covid-19 continue to bite, the head of the International Monetary Fund has said.
18 Jan 22The European Union has set an initial €1.5bn budget for humanitarian aid in 2022, to help support crises worsened by natural disasters and climate change.
17 Jan 22The Japanese government still officially aims to reach a balanced budget by 2025, despite the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
17 Jan 22Global investments by sovereign funds meeting environmental, social and governance standards more then trebled last year, as Covid-19 accelerated the move away from fossil fuels, according to experts...
17 Jan 22Greek over-60s who choose not to receive a Covid-19 vaccine are set to be fined, with the money going to fund hospitals.
14 Jan 22Slovakia’s low Covid-19 vaccination rate poses a huge short-term risk to its economy, but the longer-term challenge of its fast-ageing population also needs attention, according to the OECD.
14 Jan 22A Canadian province is looking to introduce a “significant” tax on its residents who refuse to receive a Covid-19 vaccination.
13 Jan 22The Rwandan economy recovered strongly in 2021, after Covid-19 saw the nation drop into its first recession in more than two decades, according to the International Monetary Fund.
13 Jan 22Global growth is slowing amid renewed waves of Covid-19 cases and high inflation, the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report has warned.
11 Jan 22More than 15 Democrats Congress members have urged Treasury secretary Janet Yellen to vote in favour of abolishing the International Monetary Fund’s high fees for long-term debtors , amid fears it...
10 Jan 22Malaysia needs to accelerate efforts to improve revenue generation, to help provide more fiscal space for public spending and debt interest costs, according to the World Bank Group.
7 Jan 22Regional authorities in Italy are expected to recover throughout this year, after central government support helped to cushion the impact of Covid-19, according to ratings agency Fitch.
7 Jan 22The US Federal Reserve has indicated it could hike interest rates faster-than-expected and begin to reduce the level of debt it holds, to help mitigate soaring inflation.
4 Jan 22Sri Lankan finance minister Basil Rajapaksa has announced large economic relief measures amid rising food prices but remains determined the government will meet its debt obligations, despite rating...
4 Jan 22Germany’s new coalition government will give people and businesses “well over €30bn” of tax breaks while keeping the country tied to fiscal balance, its finance minister has said.
21 Dec 21The European Central Bank has decided to still allow itself to purchase Greek government bonds even after it stops net asset-buying next year.
21 Dec 21The Swedish government is set to reintroduce Covid-19 support measures for businesses this month, as the nation enters into restrictions to help reduce infections.
