Putin warns his officials not to allow recession – POLITICO
By contrast, he noted, business sentiment suggested very strongly that the economy is “on the brink of a…
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Europe’s central banks are all cutting rates, even as tariffs tie the Fed’s hands – POLITICO
A different story It’s a very different story across the Atlantic, where the first impact of tariffs has…
Has Bulgaria gamed its inflation numbers to qualify for the euro? – POLITICO
Those reduced healthcare costs have shifted attention to Bulgaria’s control over prices set at the state level and…
As Bulgaria prepares to join the euro, Poland couldn’t be less interested – POLITICO
But while Bulgaria strains to join the club, one entrant that everyone would welcome — Poland — seems…
US imports plunge in early sign of Trump tariff impact – POLITICO
The numbers are a sign that Trump’s policies may be starting to chip away at the global trade…
Slovakian Governor Kažimír convicted of bribery in fresh embarrassment for ECB – POLITICO
Kažimír, who has repeatedly failed to show up in court for the trial, has not commented but is…
UK wants more say over fate of €200B in frozen Russian assets – POLITICO
The country’s Prime Minister Bart de Wever relayed a similar message to top aides of Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
UK lifts sanctions on Syria’s defense ministry – POLITICO
The measures will “support Syria’s economic recovery following the fall of Assad,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official spokesperson…
‘Termination cannot come fast enough!’ – POLITICO
It was a week when penguins, bonds, the new German coalition, Louisiana soybeans, fossil fuels, the EU’s Digital…
Trump’s tariffs war set to hit UK growth, warns Bank of England – POLITICO
“Overall, tariffs are likely to lower U.K. growth,” she added. “Expenditure switching by U.S. consumers away from U.K.…
Trump tariff war puts UK financial stability at risk, Bank of England warns – POLITICO
“The probability of adverse events, and the potential severity of their impact, has risen,” the committee said. “A…
Trump’s deregulation agenda threatens global financial stability – POLITICO
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EU needs to be ready for tariff ‘blackmail’ in age of Trump – POLITICO
Lagarde said the ECB estimates that unilateral U.S. tariffs would hit the eurozone’s growth rate by 0.3 percentage…
France breathes a bit easier as Fitch affirms credit rating – POLITICO
“Political deadlock and polarization have intensified in France following the 2024 snap elections and collapse of the Barnier…
ECB resistance wavers as pressure mounts to seize Russian assets – POLITICO
Harijs Rokpelnis, a top official in the Greens and Farmer’s Union, a member of Latvia’s ruling coalition, said…