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Economic expansion in the euro zone began 2022 on a weak footing — underscoring the damage from soaring energy costs and worsening supply snarls following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Output …
Euro Zone Barely Grows as Germany Dodges Recession: GDP Update Read More
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and resulting sanctions will likely devastate Russia’s economy. If the country had taken a more productive economic course over the past two decades, it might be …
Russia’s Tragic Failure to Reform Its Economy Read More
German Economy Minister and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck on Wednesday triggered the early warning level for gas supplies as Moscow continues to demand to be paid in rubles. This move is …
German economy minister raises warning level for gas supplies Read More
Energy prices in Europe have been surging since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, pushing inflation to a higher level and possibly denting Europe’s hope that its economic recovery can …
Surging inflation likely to throttle European economic recovery Read More
The war in Ukraine will cost the global economy at least $400bn (£300bn) this year, according to expert projections. Global growth is set to take a significant hit but European countries will …
War in Ukraine ‘to cost global economy at least $400bn in 2022’ Read More
Russia’s economy faces being plunged into a fresh economic crisis following Moscow’s move to start military action in Ukraine. The Russian ruble fell 10% to its lowest ever level against …
Russia’s Economy on the Brink of Crisis After Ukraine Attack Read More
Europe is facing strong economic headwinds. Record inflation, the need to recover from the pandemic, and a divided response to Russian troop deployments along the Ukraine border, all chill the February air. Whether …
Ukraine: the economic impact of tension with Russia is part of Putin’s long-term plan Read More
The European Union on Thursday announced it had lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over China’s behavior toward EU member state Lithuania, a move Beijing has dismissed as …
EU launches WTO case against China over Lithuania mistreatment Read More
A funding crisis battering China’s big property developers could start to shake the wider economy and global markets, the IMF warned on Friday, saying deeper reforms were needed to fully …
IMF warns China’s property stress poses spillover risk Read More
Bosses won’t be able contact employees outside of work hours except in exceptional circumstances, according to a proposed law for civil servants in Belgium. A “Right to Disconnect” will be introduced for …
Belgian Government Workers Can Now Ignore Their Boss After Work Hours Read More