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Banking
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The 'polycrisis' the world is ignoring
A tangle of economic shocks, supply‑chain fractures and energy disruptions are now feeding into each other.
Will the Iran war cause a global recession?
As the Iran war disrupts energy and trade, the IMF warns global growth could dip to near-recession levels.
Albania: How long will cash still be king?
Cash still dominates in the Western Balkans. Albania's first online bank aims to change that.
How protecting nature could make the world safer
Biodiversity loss could disrupt the global food supply, but financial solutions are emerging.
Far-right push clouds Lagarde's ECB future — Why it matters
The ECB chief says she’ll complete her term, despite reports of an early exit to influence the French election.
ECB's Christine Lagarde planning early exit — report
Christine Lagarde plans to step down from her job before the end of her term ends, the Financial Times reported.
How Epstein got so rich
How did the well-connected financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amass such great wealth?
Epstein files implicate Germany's Deutsche Bank
The Epstein files show the late financier and convicted sex offender had up to 40 accounts with Deutsche Bank.
Trump names former FRS official as next Fed chair
If confirmed by the Senate, Kevin Warsh will become the next chair of the Federal Reserve System, the US central bank.
Trump tariffs, dollar's dip a double-hit to eurozone exports
The euro has reached its highest level against the dollar since 2021, raising prices for US imports from the eurozone.
WEF in Davos: Is Greenland the wake-up call Europe needed?
Europe faces waning influence amid wars, trade tensions, climate inaction and growing US hostility.
Bulgaria joins eurozone despite opposition
Bulgaria became the 21st member of the currency union, pushing the number of people using the euro over 350 million.
Bulgaria joining eurozone is big deal
Becoming a euro area member signals how the Bulgarian economy has improved over the past decade. But challenges remain.
Malawi battles forex shortage amid digital payment crisis
Malawi is struggling with a severe foreign exchange crisis, leaving banks unable to supply businesses with needed forex.
How debt has reached record levels in Africa
Debt has reached record levels across Africa, and it is holding back the continent's development.
What is a central bank?
Central banks are a crucial arm to the global economy, but what exactly does the "bank of banks" do?
FlixTrain brings a breath of fresh air to rail travel
Flix competes with Deutsche Bahn, Trumps tariffs hamper trade, Pakistan embraces cryptocurrency.
Russian investors trapped as EU mulls using frozen funds
Alongside Russian state assets, the foreign investments of private Russians have also been frozen.
Why is the price of gold skyrocketing?
Crises, wars, and economic uncertainty are pushing investors to safe haven assets propelling gold to an all-time high.
Could France's political turmoil spark eurozone debt crisis?
As France's government collapses, fears are mounting of a debt crisis in the European Union's second-biggest economy.
Germany's state-owned KfW bank linked to rights violations
The government's development bank is accused of failing to protect human rights while investing in emerging markets.
'Serious danger' if Trump interferes in Fed, says ECB chief
Lagarde's comments come after Trump threatened to dismiss Federal Reserve officials Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook.
Trillions for oil: Why investors won't go green
Investors are still injecting trillions into the fossil fuel industry despite pledging to divest for the climate.
Cum-Ex: Why Germany's biggest tax fraud scheme can continue
Cum-Ex tax deals have cost Europe billions in lost revenue, now raising questions why Germany doesn't stop them.
How globalized trade killed the liberal world order
The liberal world order is crumbling because it's based on the false assumption that free trade leads to free societies.
Euro's climb vs. dollar signals trouble for EU exporters
With the euro and others rising against the dollar, European exporters and US offshorers will soon feel the pinch.
What is BRICS and why does it matter?
As more nations sign up, how will BRICS reshape power, trade and influence in a rapidly shifting world?
Milei urges Argentines to bank 'mattress dollars'
Argentina's president wants to monetize an estimated $271 billion in cash saved by his fellow citizens for a rainy day.
Trump remittance tax to hit Africans hard
The US president's much-touted tax bill includes a plan to place significant levies on remittances leaving the country.
What role does your money play in the climate crisis?
What roles do our pensions, investments and banking decisions play in supporting fossil fuel projects?
Nigeria sees highest growth in 10 years — World Bank report
Nevertheless, poverty remains high and inflation is expected to remain over 20% through the year.
Can Europe wean itself off US credit card firms?
As US card giants dominate European cashless payments, the ECB warns about the risks of such a dependence.
Who will lead the African Development Bank?
Five candidates vying to lead the bank have been sharing their visions for the next five years.
Can Germany ditch its 1 and 2-cent coins?
Can cash-loving Germany stamp out low-denomination coins as many countries have done in the past?
Trump probe raises doubts over US role in IMF, World Bank
As the IMF and World Bank hold their Spring summits this week, are their futures secure under a Trump presidency?
ECB cuts interest rates by quarter as tariff turmoil looms
Monetary policymakers have cut the cost of borrowing as they seek to prop up an already struggling economy.
Trump tariff turmoil: Euro emerges as safe haven
As investors shift away from the US dollar in response to Trump’s tariff policies, is this the euro's moment?
Deutsche Bank to slash 2,000 jobs
The German bank's move to downsize comes amid plummeting profits. The bank also plans to close several of its branches.
How Nigeria loses billions in financial crimes
Nigeria loses billions of naira to financial fraud - but now, the scammer are becoming increasingly international.
Zambia seeks to reverse worrying economic slide
A new World Bank report shows Zambia has become one of the most impoverished and unequal nations in the world.
Clashes erupt as Bulgarian nationalists march against euro
Several thousand people rallied at the European Commission building in Sofia against Bulgaria joining the euro.
Why Europe's southern periphery props up eurozone growth
The eurozone is languishing in economic stagnation. Surprisingly, a silver lining is emerging in Europe's south.
India central bank cuts interest rates amid easing inflation
Central banks around the world cut interest rates last year.
How the EU aims to keep up with the world's top economies
Can an EU plan to overcome the bloc's sluggish economic growth make Europe fit for competing with China and the US?
Pakistan: World Bank announces $20 billion funding plan
The money is to be invested in nutrition, education and renewable energies in the hope of stimulating growth.
German central bank slashes growth outlook for 2025, 2026
Germany's Bundesbank has drastically trimmed its forecasts for the next two years, citing persistent economic woes.
Eurozone inflation up to 2.3% in November
Price rises in the 20-country eurozone went up for two straight months after dropping to 1.7% in September.
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.
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?
Africa's debt crisis: The need for multilateral solutions
Many observers are urging global action and greater involvement of African stakeholders in developing solutions.
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