BoE prepares to cut rates as economic risks take precedence – POLITICO
The Bank still believes it has broken the back of inflation and expects the medium-term weakness of the…
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Trump spurs red tape bonfire for EU finance rules. Just don’t call it deregulation. – POLITICO
“Recent moves to delay and dilute vital regulatory protections reflect a worrying trend where ‘competitiveness’ is repeatedly used…
Why a tense world is betting on gold – POLITICO
“While these are … distinct efforts,” El-Erian said, “they can serve to come together in slowly eroding the…
Russia’s central bank stops raising interest rates as political opposition mounts – POLITICO
The decision follows repeated outbursts from some of Russia’s most powerful industrialists, whose businesses have been squeezed hard…
Call me maybe – POLITICO
His comments come as Ukraine faces increasingly difficulties on the front line and braces for the return to…
ECB staff are up in arms again over ‘rigged’ recruitment processes – POLITICO
POLITICO spoke to five people and reviewed dozens of documents relating to two contentious hiring processes, both of…
The Bundesbank says 2025 spells big trouble for German economy – POLITICO
The Bundesbank flagged that the labor market, which it had previously expected to sustain the post-pandemic recovery, is…
EPP’s digital euro lead steps down to quell German obstruction suspicion – POLITICO
Markus Ferber (another German) who is the center-right coordinator for economic files, will determine Berger’s replacement within the…
ECB cuts interest rates again as inflation eases and growth falters – POLITICO
The ECB also refrained from offering new guidance on the expected speed and scope of interest rate cuts…
Putin changes ruble rules to keep Russian gas flowing to EU – POLITICO
The new rule change will allow importers to use other banks or pay “in another way agreed upon…
Ruble tumbles as Russia’s war economy comes under increasing strain – POLITICO
The ruble has been under steady pressure all summer, as the price of oil — Russia’s most important…
IMF warns war and protectionism to hurt world economy – POLITICO
“We have three main policy recommendations,” Koeva-Brooks said, highlighting that the first is “for central banks to pivot…