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Today: April 06, 2026
Today: April 06, 2026

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US says it will use G20 presidency to focus on economic growth

The U.S. on Monday assumed the 12-month presidency of the Group of 20 major economies amid a bitter feud with outgoing president South

US says it will use G20 presidency to focus on economic growth
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Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year

The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday, upgrading its outlook for global and U.S. economic growth this year

Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year
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Russia's Putin says output fall in some sectors not acceptable

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that a fall in output in some sectors of the economy was not acceptable, and a transition to balanced growth remained a goal

Russia's Putin says output fall in some sectors not acceptable
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Global financial system must adapt to better serve economy, UN trade agency says

The financial system risks undermining global trade if it fails to adapt to the economy's needs, with developing countries likely to suffer the most, the

Global financial system must adapt to better serve economy, UN trade agency says
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India's Q2 GDP growth likely stayed firm on strong domestic demand

India's economy likely stayed resilient in the July–September quarter, driven by consumer demand and front-loading of production and

India's Q2 GDP growth likely stayed firm on strong domestic demand
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Japan finalises $117 billion extra budget to fund stimulus, mostly via debt

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Friday finalised a $117 billion supplementary budget for this financial year to fund a massive stimulus

Japan finalises $117 billion extra budget to fund stimulus, mostly via debt
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Major brokerages boost bets on December Fed rate cut ahead of policy meeting

BofA Global Research became the latest brokerage to forecast an interest rate cut by the U.S.

Major brokerages boost bets on December Fed rate cut ahead of policy meeting
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JPMorgan to build multi-billion pound tower in London's Canary Wharf

JPMorgan Chase & Co will build a tower in London's Canary Wharf financial district, unveiling plans on Thursday to invest billions of pounds on the heels of a budget

JPMorgan to build multi-billion pound tower in London's Canary Wharf
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UK's Reeves fights criticism that she raised taxes to fund welfare

British finance minister Rachel Reeves fought back on Thursday against criticism that she was raising the tax burden to a post-World War Two high to

UK's Reeves fights criticism that she raised taxes to fund welfare
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South Korea exports seen rising in November on tech demand, US trade deal: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely grew in November as technology demand remained robust and uncertainty was cleared following a trade deal with the U.S., a Reuters poll showed

South Korea exports seen rising in November on tech demand, US trade deal: Reuters poll
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UK OBR downgrades 2026 growth forecast to 1.4%

Britain's economy is forecast to grow by 1.4% next year, according to estimates by the country's budget watchdog published on its website on Wednesday ahead of finance minister

UK OBR downgrades 2026 growth forecast to 1.4%
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US core capital goods orders and shipments soar in September

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods surged in September and shipments of these goods increased solidly, cementing economists' expectations that economic growth

US core capital goods orders and shipments soar in September
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Pets, anime and toys are part of China's latest effort to boost consumption

China unveiled a plan to boost consumption in the world's second-largest economy, detailing measures that include promoting upgrades of consumer goods in rural areas and sectors

Pets, anime and toys are part of China's latest effort to boost consumption
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Sri Lanka central bank holds interest rate steady ahead of budget, IMF review

Sri Lanka's central bank kept its policy interest rate unchanged on Wednesday as it awaited approval of the country's budget and the latest loan review from the

Sri Lanka central bank holds interest rate steady ahead of budget, IMF review
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US retail sales growth cools; consumer sentiment sags amid job market worries

U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in September, suggesting consumer fatigue amid higher prices because of tariffs, though the moderation did not

US retail sales growth cools; consumer sentiment sags amid job market worries
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US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains

Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants rose slightly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer

US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains
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Oil falls as Ukraine signals support for framework of Russia peace deal

Oil prices settled over 1% lower on Tuesday after Ukraine hinted that an intense diplomatic push by the U.S. administration to end Russia's war against it could be

Oil falls as Ukraine signals support for framework of Russia peace deal
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Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growth

Britain’s Labour Party government is set to deliver a high-stakes budget aimed at fixing public finances and boosting economic growth

Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growth
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Global ambitions behind yuan's steady rise

The yuan has shrugged off a trade war, slow growth, rock-bottom interest rates and a slump in foreign investment, to head for its sharpest annual gain since the pandemic year of 2020.

Global ambitions behind yuan's steady rise
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Fed's Logan calls for holding rates steady 'for a time'

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Friday called for leaving the policy rate on hold "for a time" while the central bank assesses how much of a brake the current

Fed's Logan calls for holding rates steady 'for a time'
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Thai government says stimulus will lift GDP in Q4 but strong baht remains a concern

Thailand's economic stability is underpinned by strong financial and fiscal fundamentals, and government stimulus measures will

Thai government says stimulus will lift GDP in Q4 but strong baht remains a concern
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Trump's big bill will boost growth but impact muted by Fed interest rates, research shows

The Trump administration's mammoth fiscal legislation will boost economic growth next year, but the impact will be partially undercut by Federal Reserve

Trump's big bill will boost growth but impact muted by Fed interest rates, research shows
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US filings for jobless benefits remained in historically healthy range during government shutdown

New U.S. jobless claim applications fell last week, remaining within the healthy range of recent years, according to the government’s first weekly layoffs data since before the government shut down on Oct. 1

US filings for jobless benefits remained in historically healthy range during government shutdown
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AI is about to face an enormous test. The market is already nervous

AI is about to face an enormous test. The market is already nervous

AI is about to face an enormous test. The market is already nervous
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'Five minutes away from one-party dictatorship': Georgia's U-turn from Western path

Just over a year ago, a diverse array of opposition coalitions jockeyed for votes in Georgia’s parliament, with four of them winning seats.

'Five minutes away from one-party dictatorship': Georgia's U-turn from Western path
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Fitch lifts Greece's rating on strong fiscal position

Global ratings agency Fitch upgraded Greece's long-term foreign-curency issuer default rating by a notch to "BBB" on Friday, reflecting the country's strong budget performance and debt

Fitch lifts Greece's rating on strong fiscal position
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UK's commitment to fiscal rules crucial for credit rating, Fitch says

The UK government's commitment to its own fiscal rules to balance the budget by 2029/30 remains vital for the country's AA- credit rating, credit agency Fitch said.

UK's commitment to fiscal rules crucial for credit rating, Fitch says
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Euro zone industrial output weak but skewed by Ireland, data shows

Euro zone industrial production rose far less in September than economists had predicted, though the big economies fared well and the shortfall was due to volatility among big

Euro zone industrial output weak but skewed by Ireland, data shows
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Japan to pledge bold spending increase in stimulus package, draft shows

Japan's government will pledge to increase spending "without hesitation" to support an economy on the cusp of emerging from stagnation, according to a draft of

Japan to pledge bold spending increase in stimulus package, draft shows