Costly interim policies to put mounting fiscal pressure on next govt
Mounting expenditure commitments threaten future fiscal stability, warn economists 05 February, 2026, 10:05 am Last modified: 05 February,…
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The Russian economy is finally stagnating. What does it mean for the war – and for Putin? | Russia
Western leaders were bullish when they imposed sanctions on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. “The…
Bullock says government spending not sole factor pushing inflation higher as political fight heats up
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BoJ’s Masu says Japan has shifted into inflation as policy normalisation continues
Masu said Japan is firmly in an inflationary phase and policy will keep normalising if the outlook holds,…
China could challenge US digital asset lead via Hong Kong, American Treasury chief warns
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he “would not be surprised” if China is already looking into ways…
RBA governor Michele Bullock says government spending contributes to inflation
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock has confirmed government spending is contributing to a level of economic…