More money but more pressure on the Government to spend
Journalists had gathered at the Department of Finance today expecting a ‘doom and gloom’ Spring Economic Forecast that…
India must pursue energy independence; fuel price cushion will not last, says Gita Gopinath
India must accelerate its push towards energy independence as the cushion of controlled fuel prices becomes increasingly unsustainable,…
Net Zero obsession from Labour has damaged UK economy, Mel Stride says: ‘Too little, too late!’
Labour’s “Net Zero obsession” has damaged the British economy and its plans to address the energy shock are…
‘Much‑needed relief’ for homeowners as more lenders poised to cut mortgage rates
More mortgage lenders have announced rate cuts after a slew of of reductions last week. Barclays said it…
Economist Justin Lin urges West to adopt ‘Eastern wisdom’ as China moves up value chain
The West’s narrative of Chinese “overcapacity” is a double standard, said a former chief economist of the World…
Tax Evasion in Greece: Who’s Not Paying Taxes?
An estimated €45–50 billion in “black money,” or unreported income within Greece’s shadow economy, is currently in circulation.…
Rachel Reeves’s cash ISA shake-up in chaos as uncertainty grows for millions of savers
Rachel Reeves’s overhaul of cash ISA rules has stalled after months of discussions failed to produce key decisions,…
France freezes €6B spending this year because of Middle East crisis – POLITICO
Finance Minister Roland Lescure was quick to insist that the freeze would not inevitably lead to spending cuts,…
Malta faces freight squeeze as diesel prices rocket past €2 a litre in Italy
Hauliers warned on Tuesday of increased costs and possible disruption due to a spike in diesel prices in…
Is the path clear for new highs?
The S&P 500 is staging a V-shaped recovery, giving the impression that everything from geopolitics to U.S. fiscal…
State surplus set to grow to €9bn, latest Government forecast shows – The Irish Times
Government projections show the State’s surplus is set to grow from €5 billion to €9 billion, figures published…
Inflation data seen as neutral – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes that Canadian headline inflation rose to 2.4% year-on-year in March, slightly below expectations, while…