ECB has been too slow to cut rates, Eurozone economists warn
Almost half of analysts polled by the FT accuse rate-setters of being ‘behind the curve’
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ECB urged to boycott Afghanistan game in Champions Trophy by UK politicians
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Fed has hit the pause button for rates, and may only cut once this year, experts say
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Man Utd 'too anxious, too afraid', says Amorim before Liverpool test
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A New Guitar Hero Wii Controller Has Been Announced In The Year 2025
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Economists Fear Trump’s Tariff Policies Will Harm U.S. Growth
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Hospital flu cases rising at 'very concerning' rate, NHS England warns
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Antony Blinken: ‘China has been trying to have it both ways’
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Chinese stock market slump deepens with bond yields hitting record lows as PBOC reportedly signals rate cuts
Economic data on tap appeared thin on Friday, while investors in Asia continue to assess China's monetary easing policy, political chaos in South Korea.CNBC - 4d -
Are we slowing down yet?
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EU’s energy fixation has left water crisis unchecked, top official warns
Environment commissioner Jessika Roswall says bloc must urgently address water shortages affecting businessFinancial Times - 4d -
Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians
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UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
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Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians
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What economists say about the UK’s outlook for 2025
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Aaron Rodgers expresses gratitude to Jets, says time with New York has been 'the best two years of my life'
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FirstFT: Trump’s protectionist policies will hurt global growth, economists warn
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Get your house in order, Europe — or face 'ongoing decline,' economists warn
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Trump’s ‘Maganomics’ will hurt growth, economists tell FT polls
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Iran’s brain drain is happening at an alarming rate
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The Music Is Too Loud. That’s the Point.
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