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DAVID McHUGH

DAVID McHUGH

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Economy|Europe|News|Political

Germany's leader vows to fix a spending crisis that's worsening gloom in the struggling economy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised quick action to fix a budget crisis after a court decision blew a large hole in the almost-finished plan for next year

Germany's leader vows to fix a spending crisis that's worsening gloom in the struggling economy
Economy|Europe|News

The worst-performing major economy also faces a budget crisis. Germany's leader vows fixes, but how?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed that his government will work “as fast as possible” to solve a budget crisis

The worst-performing major economy also faces a budget crisis. Germany's leader vows fixes, but how?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

European Central Bank keeps its key interest rate at a record high. Now, when will it cut?

The European Central Bank has decided to keep its key interest rate at a record high and will leave it there as long as needed to battle back inflation

European Central Bank keeps its key interest rate at a record high. Now, when will it cut?
News|World

How attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi rebels are crimping global trade

The attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have rerouted trade away from a crucial corridor for consumer goods and energy supplies

How attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi rebels are crimping global trade
Lifestyle|World

In a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas Eve

Christians around the world are striving on Christmas Eve to put aside worries and fears of an unsettled, war-torn world

In a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas Eve
Economy|Europe

Europe's inflation is up after months of decline. Could it delay interest rate cuts?

Inflation is on the rebound in Europe

Europe's inflation is up after months of decline. Could it delay interest rate cuts?
Economy|Europe|News|World

Ukraine needs money from the US and Europe to keep its economy running. Will the aid come?

Ukraine has won praise for stabilizing its economy under dire circumstances

Ukraine needs money from the US and Europe to keep its economy running. Will the aid come?
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

Cutting interest rates too soon in Europe risks progress against inflation, central bank chief says

European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde says cutting interest rates too soon could threaten Europe’s progress in battling the inflation that has ravaged the economy

Cutting interest rates too soon in Europe risks progress against inflation, central bank chief says
Economy|Europe|Finance

Financial markets are jonesing for interest rate cuts. Not so fast, says the European Central Bank

The European Central Bank will likely keep interest rates unchanged Thursday

Financial markets are jonesing for interest rate cuts. Not so fast, says the European Central Bank
Business|Economy|Europe

Europe's economic blahs drag on with zero growth at the end of last year

Europe’s economy failed to expand at the end of 2023

Europe's economic blahs drag on with zero growth at the end of last year
Economy|Europe|News

Inflation in Europe edges down again. But will Houthi attacks on ships spoil the relief?

Inflation is headed down in Europe

Inflation in Europe edges down again. But will Houthi attacks on ships spoil the relief?
Business|Finance|Technology

Tech company Yandex is selling Russian operations for $5 billion. It's a big discount

The Dutch parent of pioneering Russian tech company Yandex is selling its operations in the country at a steeply discounted price of just over $5 billion to its Russia-based managers and oil company Lukoil

Tech company Yandex is selling Russian operations for $5 billion. It's a big discount
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Conflict in the Middle East is affecting a key energy lifeline for Europe. How big is the risk?

Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are disrupting a key trade route for energy supplies to Europe

Conflict in the Middle East is affecting a key energy lifeline for Europe. How big is the risk?
Economy|Europe|News

Germany says Europe's largest economy is in 'troubled waters' and cuts its growth forecast

The German government says Europe’s largest economy is in “troubled waters.”

Germany says Europe's largest economy is in 'troubled waters' and cuts its growth forecast
Business|Economy|Europe

Gloom settles in over Germany's economy as businesses remain downbeat about coming months

Germany's businesses remain mired in pessimism despite a small uptick in the latest survey, as Europe’s largest economy struggles with shortages of skilled labor, slower global trade, and political squabbling

Gloom settles in over Germany's economy as businesses remain downbeat about coming months
Business|Finance

Beer maker Anheuser-Busch InBev reports better-than-expected Q4 earnings despite Bud Light backlash

Multinational beer and beverage company Anheuser-Busch InBev, maker of Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois and Corona, has reported a 7% increase in operating profit for last year, even as as sales sagged in the United States due to a decline in demand for Bud Light

Beer maker Anheuser-Busch InBev reports better-than-expected Q4 earnings despite Bud Light backlash
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

European inflation eases to 2.6% as energy prices fall, food inflation slows.

Inflation just keeps dropping in Europe

European inflation eases to 2.6% as energy prices fall, food inflation slows.
Business|Economy|Europe|News

Europe's inflation is way down. But hope is gone for a quick interest rate cut

Europe's outburst of inflation is receding

Europe's inflation is way down. But hope is gone for a quick interest rate cut
Business|Economy|News

As Putin orchestrates his reelection, a resilient Russian economy is a key selling point

Russia's economy is holding up despite massive Western sanctions and foreign businesses pulling out of the country

As Putin orchestrates his reelection, a resilient Russian economy is a key selling point
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Wind and sun are free, but it's harder to get renewable energy projects built these days. Here's why

These are turbulent times for wind and solar energy

Wind and sun are free, but it's harder to get renewable energy projects built these days. Here's why
Business|Economy|Environment|News|US

Baltimore bridge collapse and port closure send companies scrambling to reroute cargo

The stunning collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is diverting shipping and trucking around one of the busiest ports on America’s East Coast

Baltimore bridge collapse and port closure send companies scrambling to reroute cargo
Europe|News|World

Germany has legalized possession of small amounts of cannabis. But the buzz may not last.

Germany has legalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana

Germany has legalized possession of small amounts of cannabis. But the buzz may not last.
Europe|Finance

Inflation has slid again in Europe. What that means for interest rates

Inflation has fallen again in Europe, to 2.4% in March

Inflation has slid again in Europe. What that means for interest rates
Economy|Europe|Finance

When are those rate cuts coming, already? The European Central Bank may be providing some hints

Markets are waiting to hear what European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has to say about the timing of a first interest rate cut

When are those rate cuts coming, already? The European Central Bank may be providing some hints
Europe|Science|Technology

European Space Agency adds 5 new astronauts in only fourth class since 1978. Over 20,000 applied

The European Space Agency has added five new members to its astronaut corps

European Space Agency adds 5 new astronauts in only fourth class since 1978. Over 20,000 applied

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