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1 Nov 22
Oil companies making vast profits because of high prices pushed up by the war in Ukraine could have to pay more tax if they do not lower their prices, US president Joe Biden has said.
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31 Oct 22
Japan will spend trillions of yen to help households through the energy crisis and to support young families in a bid to boost the country’s sluggish growth.
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31 Oct 22
Government exposure to cyber attacks is growing because so many of their operations have become digital, and with such attacks becoming a significant feature of geopolitics the risk to public...
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28 Oct 22
The Egyptian government has reached an agreement on an $3bn loan from the International Monetary Fund aimed at supporting the budget and pushing forward “deep structural and governance reforms”.
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28 Oct 22
The possibility of recession was not enough to keep the European Central Bank from doubling its deposit rate in an attempt to get inflation down.
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27 Oct 22
The energy crisis shows that countries across the world must redouble their efforts to finance the transition to low-carbon alternatives, along with the ever-present threat of climate change, the...
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26 Oct 22
The Ukrainian government has appealed for more support from donor countries and multilateral lenders to help fund its war response, meet budgetary needs and begin the reconstruction effort.
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26 Oct 22
The new Australian government’s first budget has been set out to “unwind wasteful or unnecessary spending” to help reduce the country’s national debt, which stands at $1trn (£560bn).
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25 Oct 22
European policymakers face tough decisions between supporting households and reducing inflation as weakened growth and price rises create a “toxic mix”, economists at the International Monetary Fund...
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25 Oct 22
Preventing pandemics would cost three times less than managing them after they have broken out, the World Bank has said as it published proposals for a new approach to infectious diseases.
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24 Oct 22
The energy crisis has hit progress by Nigeria on turning its finances around, according to a ratings agency.
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24 Oct 22
A fresh attempt has been made to end graft in South Africa’s institutions.
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21 Oct 22
New York’s housing officials have been urged to offer tax breaks to ‘early adopters’ to meet Net Zero targets.
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20 Oct 22
France’s PM has signalled controversial plans to push through a budget after heated rows over tax rises.
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19 Oct 22
The Indian government’s large external reserves will help cushion the impacts of international financial shocks, economists at Fitch have said.
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18 Oct 22
The World Bank has placed all development loans made to Belarus through its subsidiary lender to a non-performing status because of overdue payments.
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17 Oct 22
The Tunisian government has received provisional approval for a $1.9bn loan from the International Monetary Fund aimed at financing reforms to improve social protection and government revenues.
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14 Oct 22
The Swiss government has issued its first green bond, with proceeds earmarked for investment in climate-friendly projects.
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14 Oct 22
High oil prices mean Chad does not require relief on its debts, according to a statement from a group of countries that had previously agreed to arrange it.
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14 Oct 22
A watchdog has found the amount of money spent not in accordance with European Union rules rose again last year, leading to it issuing an adverse opinion in its annual report.
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13 Oct 22
China needs to rebalance its economy in order to meet its emissions goals and dampen the threat of climate change, according to the World Bank.
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12 Oct 22
Inflation, the energy crisis and stresses in the three biggest economies will hit global output, according to new forecasts.
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11 Oct 22
The plight of Ukrainian refugees has been raised by UK campaigners and local government leaders.
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11 Oct 22
Japan’s “robust” governance and improving public finances were enough to maintain investor confidence despite low growth prospects and ever-high debt levels, as rating agency Fitch affirmed its...
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11 Oct 22
The acceleration of reforms aimed at collecting additional revenue and debt restructuring will help Sri Lanka to support its poorest and aid its financial recovery, economists at the World Bank have...