EBRD boosts capital to support Ukraine’s post-war recovery

The EBRD is an international financial institution that supports countries in transition to market economies. It was founded in 1991 after the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The EBRD has 69 shareholders, including 66 countries, the European Union and the European Investment Bank. Ukraine.

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Bank of England Sees Signs of Easing Inflation Pressure in UK Labor Market

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey recently expressed his observations regarding the state of inflation pressure within the labor market in the United Kingdom. According to Bailey, there are early indications of a potential cooling effect, providing a glimmer of hope amidst concerns about rising inflation. However, he urged caution.

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IMF Urges Polish Government to Align Fiscal Policies with Inflation Control Amid Pre-Election Welfare Promises

Introduction Poland’s government faces a crucial task in ensuring that its fiscal policies effectively support efforts to tackle rising inflation, warned the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s regional head in an exclusive interview with Reuters. This statement comes in the wake of recent pre-election commitments to increase welfare benefits made by.

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President Biden to Discuss Debt Limit with Congressional Leaders Before and After G7 Summit

President Biden to Engage in Debt Limit Talks with Congressional Leaders, in ongoing efforts to address the nation’s debt limit, U.S. President Joe Biden will hold talks with congressional leaders this week and continue discussions after the G7 summit, according to a statement from a White House spokeswoman. The discussions.

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ECB Urges Banks to Enhance Borrower Management and Currency Trading Amid Rising Interest Rates

The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued a directive to banks, urging them to bolster their management of struggling borrowers and currency trading in the face of rising interest rates and a jittery financial market. The move comes as Andrea Enria, head of the ECB’s Supervisory Board, expresses concern over.

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China’s Economic Recovery Stumbles as Nomura Cuts 2023 GDP Growth Forecast

Introduction China’s economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is showing signs of losing momentum, prompting Nomura to revise its forecast for the country’s 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) growth. The financial institution has lowered its projection from 5.9% to 5.5% as recent data reveals that the world’s.

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How Australia’s Big Banks Are Eyeing the Business Loans Market

Introduction The business loans market in Australia is undergoing a significant change as the country’s four largest lenders – ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, NAB and Westpac – are looking to increase their presence and profitability in this sector. This comes after a decade of strong growth and high margins in the.

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PBOC signals more monetary easing amid economic recovery

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has indicated that it will maintain a supportive monetary policy stance in the coming months, as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic and faces rising inflationary pressures. PBOC drops anti-stimulus phrase In its quarterly monetary policy report released on Monday, the PBOC.

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US debt ceiling crisis: What you need to know

The debt ceiling is the legal limit on how much the US government can borrow to pay for its existing obligations, such as social security benefits, military salaries, interest on the national debt, and tax refunds. The current debt limit is $31.4 trillion, which was set by Congress on December.

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How New Zealand’s ‘no frills’ budget will affect its economy

New Zealand’s Labour government is preparing to unveil its 2023-24 budget on Thursday, which it has described as a “no frills” one. The budget is expected to show a worse fiscal and economic outlook than previously forecast, as the country grapples with the effects of inflation and natural disasters. The.

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How inflation is affecting the EBRD region’s economies

Introduction The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution that supports the development of market economies and democracy in 40 countries across Europe, Asia and Africa. The EBRD region covers a diverse range of economies, from Kazakhstan to Hungary and Tunisia, with different levels of.

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Debt-Ceiling Talks: Biden and Republicans Seek Common Ground on Spending and Energy Regulations

Introduction President Joe Biden and congressional Republicans face a crucial week of negotiations to address the looming debt-ceiling deadline. The goal is to find consensus on spending levels and energy regulations in order to prevent a devastating default. While the two sides are not yet close to an agreement, the.

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