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Russian central bank surprises markets by holding key rate at 21%

MOSCOW, Russia: The Russian central bank has cut its key interest rate by 300 basis points for a third time…

Bank of England holds rates but vote split surprises markets

The Bank of England pictured in December 2024. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images LONDON — The Bank of…

UK inflation, November 2024

The columns of Royal Exchange are dressed for Christmas, at Bank in the City of London, the capital’s financial district,…

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will undergo a vote of confidence in Parliament on Monday, December 16. Michael Kappeler | Picture…

French government toppled in no-confidence vote brought by opposition

France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier (C) looks on during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly…

Euro zone inflation, November 2024

The stalls at the 590th Dresden Striezelmarkt are brightly lit at the opening. Sebastian Kahnert | Picture Alliance | Getty…

UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth, below expectations

Bank of England in the City of London on 6th November 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The City of London…

Germany appoints Jörg Kukies as new finance minister as pressure for quick snap elections mounts

Olaf Scholz, Germany’s chancellor, right, speaks with aide Joerg Kukies at the COP27 climate conference at the Sharm El Sheikh…

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fires Finance Minister Christian Lindner

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Christian Lindner in the Bundestag on June 26, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Michele…

Euro zone inflation, October 2024

A general view shows the leaves turning yellow in a vineyard at the end of the harvest season in the…