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German central bank slashes growth outlook for 2025, 2026

Eurozone inflation up to 2.3% in November

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AI-generated design by DW showing the US dollar sign and several dollar bills exploding out of the silhouette of the African continent

How a rising dollar could hurt African economies

How a rising dollar could hurt African economies

Donald Trump's policies could push the US currency higher, igniting inflation and debt costs in developing nations.

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A sign of an Islamic bank

What is behind Pakistan's 'Islamic banking'?

What is behind Pakistan's 'Islamic banking'?

For the past four decades, Islamic banking has grown in prominence in Muslim countries. Is it just a marketing gimmick?

A man begs for money

A man begs for money

Africa's debt crisis: The need for multilateral solutions

Africa's debt crisis: The need for multilateral solutions

Many observers are urging global action and greater involvement of African stakeholders in developing solutions.

A view of the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt: Twin high-rise buildings near four EU flags

A view of the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt: Twin high-rise buildings near four EU flags

European Central Bank announces 0.25% rate cut

European Central Bank announces 0.25% rate cut

The ECB says inflation in the euro zone is increasingly under control.

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An image that merges the logos of UniCredit and Commerbank

Germany decries UniCredit bid for Commerzbank 'unfriendly'

Germany decries UniCredit bid for Commerzbank 'unfriendly'

UniCredit stunned markets by buying a 21% stake in Germany's second-largest lender which seeks to fend off a takeover.

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Wide aerial shot of two modern office blocks, a main road and some trees, with a big sky and some other high-rise buildings in the background.

Germany's church banks: Who uses them?

Germany's church banks: Who uses them?

Some of the many banks that operate in Germany belong to churches of different denominations.

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A person counting bank notes

China imposes limits on Russian banks

China has moved to aid the US and EU in tightening sanctions on Russia.

Iraqi people stage a protest against the depreciation of the local currency, the dinar, against the US dollar, at Tahrir square in Baghdad.

Iraqi people stage a protest against the depreciation of the local currency, the dinar, against the US dollar, at Tahrir square in Baghdad.

Why the dollar's dominance is declining in the Middle East

Iraq banned the US dollar, the Saudis plan to sell oil without it, and there are plans for a new currency to bypass it.

Hundreds of craftsmen demonstrate in Paris towards the Ministry of Finance against the rising costs of energy and raw materials

Hundreds of craftsmen demonstrate in Paris towards the Ministry of Finance against the rising costs of energy and raw materials

How company profits are keeping prices high

Inflation is hitting consumers hard. Policymakers are pointing to high company profits as part of the problem.

A man trying to keep himself warm using a makeshift heater

A man trying to keep himself warm using a makeshift heater

UK: 'Warm banks' emerge in Britain as temperatures plummet

Warm banks, where people can sit and access free heating, are sprouting across Britain amid a cost-of-living crisis.

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