Economy

World Bank Lowers Global Growth Forecast Amid Trade Tensions

The World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.3% for 2025, citing trade tensions and tariffs.

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Bank of Japan Slows Bond Purchase Reduction to Ensure Stability

The Bank of Japan slows its bond purchase reduction to stabilize markets amid global uncertainties. Policy shift to continue through 2027.

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Consumer Sentiment Index Rises Amid Geopolitical Tensions

June 2025 sees improved U.S. consumer sentiment but geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise economic concerns.

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Federal Reserve to Release 2025 Bank Stress Test Results Amid Ongoing Debate

The Fed's 2025 bank stress tests face scrutiny amid proposed reforms and legal challenges.

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PBOC Injects 400 Billion Yuan to Alleviate Liquidity Strains

PBOC's 400 billion yuan injection aims to ease liquidity strains amid high bond financing demands.

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UK Chancellor Announces £86 Billion R&D Investment to Drive Innovation

UK pledges £86 billion investment in R&D to boost innovation and global competitiveness, focusing on manufacturing, energy, and life sciences.

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US Inflation Remains Subdued Amid Tariff Uncertainty

May 2025 sees a slowdown in US inflation, but tariffs bring uncertainty as experts warn of potential price hikes.

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World Bank Cuts Global Growth Forecast for 2025 Citing Trade Tensions

World Bank reduces 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3% amid escalating trade tensions and tariffs under Trump's policies.

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World Bank Lowers 2025 Growth Forecast as Trade Tensions Escalate

World Bank cuts 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3% amid U.S. tariff hikes; countries face slowdown and increased inflation.

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Argentina's M&A Surge: President Milei's Reforms Boost Investor Confidence

Argentina's economic reforms under President Milei fuel a surge in energy sector M&A, attracting local and international investors.

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Deutsche Bank Projects Slight Rise in U.S. Corporate Default Rates

Deutsche Bank forecasts U.S. corporate default rates rising to 4.8% by 2026 amid tight monetary policies.

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Business Leaders Lobby Against Trump's Section 899 Tax Proposal

Executives oppose Section 899, part of Trump's budget bill, fearing it could deter foreign investment and harm U.S. jobs.

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Federal Reserve's Michelle Bowman Proposes Overhaul of U.S. Banking Regulations

Michelle Bowman, Fed Vice Chair, unveils a plan to streamline banking regulations, sparking debate on regulation and economic growth.

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Global Energy Investment Set to Hit $3.3 Trillion by 2025, Clean Energy Leads

Record $3.3 trillion global energy investment by 2025, with $2.2 trillion in clean energy. Solar and battery storage surge amid fossil fuel decline.

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IMF's Gita Gopinath Warns U.S. Trade War Threatens Emerging Economies

IMF's Gita Gopinath says U.S. trade war poses bigger risks to emerging markets than COVID-19 did, urging coordinated policy responses.

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