Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spending

Lebanon's detained former central bank governor faces new corruption charge

A Lebanese judge has charged the country’s detained former central bank governor with illicit enrichment and issued an arrest warrant

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Central banks need escape route from cycle of boom and bust

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World - Financial Times - November 1

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

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World - The Guardian - November 8

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Harris says she's full of 'resolve,' urges supporters to accept election results

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The rehabilitation of KPMG in the UK

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Russian strikes on Kyiv and central Ukraine kill 2 teenagers and injure dozens

World - Yahoo News - October 26

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A Russian drone strike has killed a teenager in Kyiv during a nighttime barrage on the Ukrainian capital that lasted for hours

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The Budget should not be a big deal for interest rates

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Business - Financial Times - October 31

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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point

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Business - CNBC - November 7

Fed cuts interest rates days after election

The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

Investors are bracing for higher-for-even-longer interest rates

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Business - MarketWatch - November 16

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Zelenksy condemns record number of Russian drone attacks

World - Yahoo News - November 10

Is the Russian Army Depleted From Fighting in Ukraine?

Researchers and journalists have found innovative ways to measure Russia’s ability to keep fighting.

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