Russia cuts interest rates again but frictions with government remain – POLITICO
“At our meeting in October, a lot will depend on the parameters of fiscal policy that will be…
Government downfall tests Macron like never before – POLITICO
In reality, though, the risks of failure are high. Laurent Wauquiez, Les Républicains’ parliamentary leader, warned on Monday…
Nigel Farage’s party is trying to step out of his shadow. Can it? – POLITICO
Neil Hall/EPA Broadly speaking, though, the circle of people in the room for key decisions is small. As…
Budget deficit and proportionally high debt sees ACT’s credit rating downgraded to AA
The ACT’s credit rating has been downgraded from AA+ to AA by international ratings agency S&P Global Ratings.…
Political instability in France: How does it impact the economy and investments?
ADVERTISEMENT Political instability is fuelling recession fears in Europe’s second biggest economy, where fragile growth has recently shown…
UK’s Reeves sets late November date for budget – POLITICO
LONDON — U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will hold her second budget on November 26, the government confirmed Wednesday.…
Waking France up to the boomer pension timebomb – POLITICO
Compared to other items on the budget, pensions are particularly hard to adjust, said Hippolyte d’Albis, an economist…
There are no incentives to buy or move home, Reeves warned
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Investec raises growth forecast and backs November interest rate cut
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French presidential hopefuls blast PM, then turn on each other in early debate – POLITICO
The debate closed out a two-day conference organized by France’s largest employers’ association, MEDEF, at which Bayrou spoke…
New PM? Elections? Resign? Macron has 3 choices if Bayrou’s government falls – POLITICO
The problem, however, is dissolving parliament is exactly how French politics ended up in this mess in the…
Frugal people share 30 things they never buy to save money
For better or worse, it’s easy for all of us to find ourselves in a bubble. We’re surrounded…