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Rachel Reeves, Britain's chancellor, is pushing for a regulatory overhaul in the City of London, calling for a more balanced approach to risk and ambition in the economy. She believes that the current safety-first culture is limiting growth and stifling innovation. The chancellor unveiled plans to cut red
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China's economy maintained a steady pace of growth in the spring, buoyed by domestic investment and a continued flood of exports. Official figures show a 1.1 percent increase in the second quarter, with the national bureau of statistics announcing that the country's gross domestic product
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The UK economy has been facing headwinds, but there are strong grounds for optimism. Weaker than expected data showed a contraction in GDP in May, however, the latest Lloyds Business Barometer records that economic optimism reached a 10-month high in June, with overall business confidence hitting its highest level since
Economic growth
The UK economy has been facing headwinds, but there are strong grounds for optimism. Weaker than expected data showed a contraction in GDP in May, however, the latest Lloyds Business Barometer records that economic optimism reached a 10-month high in June, with overall business confidence hitting its highest level since
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The development of air traffic has emerged as a key driver of tourism, investment, and economic growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in the Federation of BiH. The government's 2025 budget prioritizes aviation connectivity, allocating a total of 19.3 million KM to support the air transport sector.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver a Mansion House speech outlining her vision for the financial services industry, emphasizing the importance of sound public finances and a regulatory system geared towards growth rather than eliminating risk. Despite pressure from Labour MPs for higher public spending and looser fiscal rules, Reeves will
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Japanese households hold a $368 billion stash of household assets, roughly half of which have been parked in cash and bank deposits for decades. However, rising prices, particularly of food, are forcing a quest for returns that few bothered to consider a few years ago. This, coupled with the impending
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Hong Kong's equities are experiencing a significant boost, with a 20 per cent gain this year, compared to mainland China's flat performance. The Mainland's stock market has struggled due to deflationary pressures, weak consumer sentiment, and falling house prices. Analysts attribute Hong Kong'
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As the world economy watches with bated breath, China's economy seems to have stabilised after a tumultuous period. Industrial production, credit, and total investment are all showing positive growth, and retail sales have picked up pace. The emergence of the Chinese AI company DeepSeek has generated national pride,
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The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Ms Sonja Boshoff, has welcomed the launch of Proudly SA's new online platform for locally produced consumer goods. The platform is expected to contribute significantly to inclusive economic growth and support job retention in vulnerable sectors like
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Labour's spending review, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, outlines a significant investment plan to drive economic growth. However, a closer examination reveals that the majority of this increased spending, over 60%, will be allocated to defence and net-zero initiatives. While these areas may focus on growth, they are
Economic growth
The global economy is expected to experience the slowest growth in 2025 outside of a recession since 2008, according to the World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report. While the global output is predicted to increase by 2.3% in 2025, this is a reduction of 0.5 percentage
