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Trump Faces Challenges in Upcoming Meeting with Putin in Alaska
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Trump Faces Challenges in Upcoming Meeting with Putin in Alaska

Sanctions on sanctions on sanctions. Yet, the Russian economy seems to be far from collapse – and the war chest anything but empty
Trump and California Governor Clash Intensifies Before 2028 Election
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Trump and California Governor Clash Intensifies Before 2028 Election

President Trump's decision to send soldiers from the National Guard and the Marine Corps to Los Angeles – contrary to the Governor of California's wish – can be seen as an escalation of a simmering conflict between them ahead of the presidential election 2028. California was a stronghold of resistance already during Trump's first term
Trump's Environmental Policies Impact Climate and Research
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Trump's Environmental Policies Impact Climate and Research

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, signs a decree so that the pen glows. The country's rapid swing affects the climate and environmental work
IMF Approves Loan to Argentina Amid Board Doubts and Political Ties
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IMF Approves Loan to Argentina Amid Board Doubts and Political Ties

Indebted Argentina recently received the green light for a new giant loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, around half of the IMF board, which decides on the loan, felt doubts and believed that everything seemed predetermined from the start, according to several anonymous sources for the news agency Bloomberg
US Finance Minister Anticipates Easing of China Trade Tensions
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US Finance Minister Anticipates Easing of China Trade Tensions

The US Finance Minister Scott Bessent has said at a meeting for investors that the trade war against China is unsustainable and that he expects the situation to be scaled down in a "very near future", according to sources.
IMF Signals Shift in Global Economy, Withdraws 2025-2026 Forecast
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IMF Signals Shift in Global Economy, Withdraws 2025-2026 Forecast

An 80-year-old global economic system is now being shattered, according to the International Monetary Fund. "The world is entering a new era", the fund's economists write in their new World Economic Outlook report – and scrap the forecast for 2025-2026
Milei's Economic Plan: Argentina Eyes Strongest Growth in 30 Years
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Milei's Economic Plan: Argentina Eyes Strongest Growth in 30 Years

Once again, Argentina has received a multi-billion loan from the IMF. Now the country is entering the next phase of the process that Javier Milei promises will make the economy flourish
IMF Predicts Global Economy to Sidestep Recession Despite Trade Strains
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IMF Predicts Global Economy to Sidestep Recession Despite Trade Strains

The global economy is likely to avoid a recession despite growth being affected by the US trade war, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva.
IMF Urges Larger Financial Buffers in Response to Tariff Shock
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IMF Urges Larger Financial Buffers in Response to Tariff Shock

Geopolitical events, such as Trump's tariff shock, make it necessary for the world to strengthen its preparedness for new major setbacks. This is the view of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is calling for larger buffers in the financial system
IMF Approves Loan to Argentina
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IMF Approves Loan to Argentina

Argentina Secures $20 Billion IMF Rescue Plan for Economy
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Argentina Secures $20 Billion IMF Rescue Plan for Economy

Argentina and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a preliminary rescue plan for the heavily strained economy in the South American country.
IMF Warns US Tariffs Threaten Global Economic Growth
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IMF Warns US Tariffs Threaten Global Economic Growth

The USA's new worldwide tariff regime poses an obvious "significant risk" to the global economy's prospects, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva.
Former German President Horst Köhler Dead
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Former German President Horst Köhler Dead

The former German Federal President Horst Köhler has died at the age of 81.
British interest rates soar – “nightmare”
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British interest rates soar – “nightmare”

The British long-term interest rates are at the highest levels since 2018. At the same time, the pound has fallen to its lowest level against the dollar in 14 months
The Warning: The ECB is far too slow
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The Warning: The ECB is far too slow

Xi flags for more measures in China's economy
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Xi flags for more measures in China's economy

China is close to reaching its growth target for 2024. But even if it brightens up in the tested Chinese economy, President Xi Jinping says that further powerful measures are required
Threats to the Global Economy in 2025
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Threats to the Global Economy in 2025

War in Ukraine and the Middle East, exacerbated trade conflicts and weak global growth prospects. The world economy – and thereby export-dependent economies like the Swedish – is facing a challenging 2025
Svantesson gets international leadership position
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Svantesson gets international leadership position

The IMF's call: Lower interest rates
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The IMF's call: Lower interest rates

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is lowering the global growth forecast slightly for next year and is urging central banks to stop tightening. The IMF sees increasing risks of setbacks due to regional conflicts, particularly in the Middle East
Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders
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Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders

Powerful and populous nations meet in Kazan under Russian leadership to strengthen the Brics group's influence. President Vladimir Putin wants to show that world leaders are on good terms with Russia – and he is greeted with accolades and respect
Saab surged on a declining stock market
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Saab surged on a declining stock market

The Stockholm stock exchange fell across the board in the report-heavy trading on Tuesday morning. The prices recovered somewhat, but the broad OMXS index closed at minus 0
IMF: 11 billion kronor to Ukraine
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IMF: 11 billion kronor to Ukraine

Marxist-influenced president elected in Sri Lanka
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Marxist-influenced president elected in Sri Lanka

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a 55-year-old Marxist-inspired coalition leader from the People's Power Alliance, is Sri Lanka's new president.
Sweden critical of IMF's trip to Russia
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Sweden critical of IMF's trip to Russia

Sweden and several other EU countries are warning that the IMF's trip to Moscow could be exploited in Russian propaganda, reports Politico.
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