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Russia's sanctioned businessmen accuse authorities of setting "trap" for economy

By Gleb Bryanski ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 5 (Reuters) - Russian financial authorities have create...

5th June, 2026

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ECB's decision to hold rates was close call for some, accounts show

FRANKFURT, May 28 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank's decision to keep rates unchanged last mont...

28th May, 2026

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ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 28 (Reuters) - The energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict will l...

28th May, 2026

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Energy shock persistence to decide ECB's next move, Sleijpen says

By Charlotte Van Campenhout AMSTERDAM, May 26 (Reuters) - The persistence of energy price shocks wil...

26th May, 2026

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ECB's de Guindos urges prudence on rates in parting shot - FT

FRANKFURT, May 11 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank's outgoing Vice President Luis de Guindos ur...

11th May, 2026

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BIS urges targeted fiscal policy to curb inflationary risks, Nikkei says

TOKYO, May 11 (Reuters) - Countries must keep fiscal spending targeted and temporary as broad-based,...

11th May, 2026

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Iran war pauses global easing push by central banks in April

By Karin Strohecker and Sumanta Sen LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - The Iran war has seen major central ba...

6th May, 2026

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Macron plans to tap ally Moulin to run French central bank

By Leigh Thomas PARIS, May 5 (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron plans to nominate his former chie...

5th May, 2026

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ECB's Kazimir: June rate hike all but inevitable

FRANKFURT, May 4 (Reuters) - A European Central Bank rate hike in June is all but inevitable as high...

4th May, 2026

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BoE's Bailey warns on uncertain second-round inflation effects from Middle East shock

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said policymakers were facing a...

30th April, 2026

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Hungary's central bank keeps rates on hold, wary of risks

BUDAPEST, April 28 (Reuters) - Hungary's central bank kept its base interest rate on hold at 6.25% o...

28th April, 2026

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Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war

By William Schomberg LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - The Bank of England will keep interest rates on ho...

27th April, 2026