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ACCA forecasts moderate global growth in 2026 amid uncertainty

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 · Business

The world economy is projected to expand at a moderate though unremarkable pace in 2026, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The expansion will be…

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Report: Slips in employer optimism tied to Trump tariffs

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — The state’s economy may be on solid footing but employers are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on their bottom lines,…

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China-linked security breach targeted U.S. wiretap systems, WSJ reports

China-linked security breach targeted U.S. wiretap systems, WSJ reports

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 · World News

People observe the scenery near Chinese national flags displayed for National Day celebrations on October 3, 2024 in Chongqing, China. National Day Golden Week is a holiday in…

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India rules out joining world’s largest trade deal, accuses China of ‘very opaque’ trade practices

India rules out joining world’s largest trade deal, accuses China of ‘very opaque’ trade practices

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024 · Business

Indian flag and Chinese flag displayed on screen. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images India’s commerce minister rejected the idea of joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the…

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It’s a big week for central banks around the world, with a slew of rate moves on the table

It’s a big week for central banks around the world, with a slew of rate moves on the table

September 15, 2024September 16, 2024 · Business

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces interest rates will remain unchanged during a news conference at the Federal Reserves’ William McChesney Martin Building in Washington, D.C., on June…

Read more It’s a big week for central banks around the world, with a slew of rate moves on the table
Milken Institute discusses report on China’s ‘best-performing’ cities

Milken Institute discusses report on China’s ‘best-performing’ cities

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 · Real Estate

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Perry Wong, managing director of research at the Milken Institute, discusses its report “Best-performing cities…

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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Could Hindenburg’s latest allegations have wider implications for India?

CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Could Hindenburg’s latest allegations have wider implications for India?

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 · World News

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind…

Read more CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Could Hindenburg’s latest allegations have wider implications for India?
Europe stocks close 2.2% lower amid global downturn as volatility index spikes to Covid-era high

Europe stocks close 2.2% lower amid global downturn as volatility index spikes to Covid-era high

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 · World News

LONDON — European markets fell sharply at the start of the new trading week, though pared losses towards the end of the session amid a global stock sell-off.…

Read more Europe stocks close 2.2% lower amid global downturn as volatility index spikes to Covid-era high
French stocks rise 0.5% after left-wing coalition clinches surprise election win

French stocks rise 0.5% after left-wing coalition clinches surprise election win

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 · World News

LONDON — French stocks moved higher on Monday as markets reacted to a surprise win for the left in the country’s parliamentary election. The CAC 40 erased earlier…

Read more French stocks rise 0.5% after left-wing coalition clinches surprise election win
Vienna is the world’s most livable city for the third straight year: EIU report

Vienna is the world’s most livable city for the third straight year: EIU report

June 26, 2024June 27, 2024 · Real Estate

Syetarn Hansakul, senior analyst for Asia at the Economist Intelligence Unit, discusses its Global Liveability Index 2024, saying the "usual suspects" in Asia-Pacific continue to be in the…

Read more Vienna is the world’s most livable city for the third straight year: EIU report
Modi’s BJP-led alliance projected to win decisive majority in India’s election, exit polls show

Modi’s BJP-led alliance projected to win decisive majority in India’s election, exit polls show

June 1, 2024June 1, 2024 · World News

Supporters of the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) holding cut-outs of India’s Prime Minister a Narendra Modi during an election campaign rally in Amritsar on May 30, 2024. …

Read more Modi’s BJP-led alliance projected to win decisive majority in India’s election, exit polls show
Reducing banks’ capital requirements would lead us into the next financial crisis, German regulator warns

Reducing banks’ capital requirements would lead us into the next financial crisis, German regulator warns

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 · Banking

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Squawk Box Europe Mark Branson, president of the German financial regulatory authority BaFin, discusses changing…

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New Zealand finance minister: Interest rates aren’t going down until inflation ‘stickiness’ is reduced

New Zealand finance minister: Interest rates aren’t going down until inflation ‘stickiness’ is reduced

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 · Banking

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Nicola Willis, finance minister of New Zealand, discusses the country’s inflation forecast and what the…

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Lagarde says ECB will cut rates soon, barring any major surprises; notes ‘extremely attentive’ to oil

Lagarde says ECB will cut rates soon, barring any major surprises; notes ‘extremely attentive’ to oil

April 16, 2024April 20, 2024 · Banking

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Tuesday said the central bank remains on course to cut interest rates in the near term, subject to any major shocks.…

Read more Lagarde says ECB will cut rates soon, barring any major surprises; notes ‘extremely attentive’ to oil
Israel vows to ‘exact a price’ after Iran’s attack. Here’s what analysts expect could happen

Israel vows to ‘exact a price’ after Iran’s attack. Here’s what analysts expect could happen

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 · Business

Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel October 9, 2023. Amir Cohen | Reuters Israel…

Read more Israel vows to ‘exact a price’ after Iran’s attack. Here’s what analysts expect could happen
‘Glitch’ at Ethiopia’s biggest bank sees customers withdraw millions that isn’t theirs

‘Glitch’ at Ethiopia’s biggest bank sees customers withdraw millions that isn’t theirs

March 19, 2024March 23, 2024 · Banking

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Dec. 7, 2023: A branch of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ethiopia’s largest bank is…

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How far does Gulf money go? An Abu Dhabi-backed newspaper buyout attempt is sparking panic in London

How far does Gulf money go? An Abu Dhabi-backed newspaper buyout attempt is sparking panic in London

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 · World News

Copies of The Daily Telegraph newspaper on a newsstand in a shop in London, UK, on March 12, 2024 (L), and UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed…

Read more How far does Gulf money go? An Abu Dhabi-backed newspaper buyout attempt is sparking panic in London
Turkish annual inflation soars to 67% in February

Turkish annual inflation soars to 67% in February

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 · Business

The Maslak financial and business center in the Sariyer district of Istanbul. Ayhan Altun | Moment | Getty Images Turkish annual consumer price inflation soared to 67.07% in…

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Britain to lead 2024 European real estate boom as international buyers eye opportunities, research says

Britain to lead 2024 European real estate boom as international buyers eye opportunities, research says

February 29, 2024March 1, 2024 · Real Estate

Aerial view of the roof gardens at Gasholder Park in Kings Cross, London. Richard Newstead | Moment | Getty Images The U.K. looks poised to lead a European…

Read more Britain to lead 2024 European real estate boom as international buyers eye opportunities, research says
El-Erian, Krugman and other economists have very different opinions on China’s struggling economy

El-Erian, Krugman and other economists have very different opinions on China’s struggling economy

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 · Business

Many Chinese developers have halted or delayed construction on presold homes due to cash flow problems. Pictured here is a property construction site in Jiangsu province, China, on…

Read more El-Erian, Krugman and other economists have very different opinions on China’s struggling economy
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