More of the same for France this year, say BofA
Political turmoil meant 2024 was a pretty grim year for French assets, and with no solution in sight, BofA Global…
BOJ likely to keep hawkish policy pledge, raise rates next week, sources say
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates next week barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald…
Greece has tapped 18 billion euros from EU’s Recovery Fund
Greece has received 18 billion euros ($18.5 billion) in grants and loans from the European Union’s Recovery Fund since 2021,…
EU says it is considering its options after BoE delays Basel bank rules
The European Union said on Friday it was considering its options after Britain announced it was delaying implementation of tougher…
Scapegoat economics: a potential pitfall for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The 21st century is when everything changes. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is not an abstract economic idea. Everything from social…
Minutes of the ECB’s December meeting confirm easing bias
At the ECB’s December meeting, the most notable topics included the debate over the size of the rate cut (25bp…
Mega-merger boom threatens a shareholder bloodbath
When a chief executive unveils a big merger, the fretting begins. Concerns about a repeat of disasters like AOL-Time Warner…
UK finance minister Reeves vows to keep taking difficult decisions
Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves said she was tuning out her critics and would continue making difficult decisions in an…
Japan Dec consumer inflation likely quickened on energy costs- Reuters poll
Japan’s core consumer inflation likely accelerated in December, boosted by higher energy costs, while the Bank of Japan is seen…
Insuring against extreme heat: navigating risks in a warming world
In 2024, the planet reached a critical milestone: each of the last 10 years has been the hottest on record.…