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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Man Utd 'too anxious, too afraid', says Amorim before Liverpool test
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Economists Fear Trump’s Tariff Policies Will Harm U.S. Growth
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FBI checks, ethics paperwork threaten to slow down Trump confirmations
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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
A dispute between Slovakia and Ukraine over Russian natural gas transit has been escalating.BBC News - 4d -
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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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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Job losses at Europe’s car parts suppliers soar as vehicle market slows
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Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts
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The Music Is Too Loud. That’s the Point.
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