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Finance

Stagflation describes the 1970s, not today's economy, Lagarde says

By Yoruk Bahceli FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy isn't facing stagflation even...

30th April, 2026

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Finance

Italy to extend excise duty cut on fuels, economy minister says

ROME, April 30 (Reuters) - Italy will extend beyond May 1 a cut in ‌excise duties on fuels to help f...

30th April, 2026

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Finance

Volkswagen sees only minor relief from possible tariff refund, CFO says

BERLIN, April 30 (Reuters) - Volkswagen can expect only minor relief from possible U.S. tariff refun...

30th April, 2026

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Finance

Russia’s economy shows first quarterly contraction in three years

By Darya Korsunskaya and Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW, April 29 (Reuters) - The Russian economy contracted b...

29th April, 2026

Image for German inflation accelerates to 2.9% in April
Finance

German inflation accelerates to 2.9% in April

BERLIN, April 29 (Reuters) - German inflation accelerated in April, reaching 2.9% year-on-year, prel...

29th April, 2026

Image for NIESR slashes UK growth forecast as Iran war and inflation hit economy
Finance

NIESR slashes UK growth forecast as Iran war and inflation hit economy

By Suban Abdulla LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Britain's economy faces a sharp slowdown this year and...

28th April, 2026

Image for Italy PM says may extend excise duty cut, seeks EU budget leeway for energy
Finance

Italy PM says may extend excise duty cut, seeks EU budget leeway for energy

ROME, April 28 (Reuters) - Italy may extend beyond May 1 a cut in excise duties on fuels as part of...

28th April, 2026

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Finance

Explainer-How does the EU decide and fund its long-term budget?

BRUSSELS, April 28 (Reuters) - European Union governments and institutions are heading for a bitter...

28th April, 2026

Image for EU Parliament backs bigger long-term budget, setting up clash with governments
Finance

EU Parliament backs bigger long-term budget, setting up clash with governments

By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, April 28 (Reuters) - The European Parliament voted on Tuesday to push...

28th April, 2026

Image for Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war
Headlines

Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war

VALLETTA, April 27 (Reuters) - Malta will hold a parliamentary election on May 30, Prime Minister Ro...

27th April, 2026

Image for Russian Finance Minister warns of regional budgets' strains, rising debt
Finance

Russian Finance Minister warns of regional budgets' strains, rising debt

MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) - The combined deficit of Russian regional budgets will grow by 27% to 1....

27th April, 2026

Image for Swiss National Bank chairman says Middle East conflict will hit economy
Finance

Swiss National Bank chairman says Middle East conflict will hit economy

By John Revill BERN, April 24 (Reuters) - The Middle East conflict will lead to slower economic grow...

24th April, 2026