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EU leaders tackle inflation, energy shocks from Russia’s war
BRUSSELS — A day after endorsing Ukraine’s candidacy to join the European Union, the bloc’s leaders turned their attention Friday…
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Japan’s economy contracts, but at smaller rate than thought
TOKYO — The Japanese economy contracted in the first quarter, but at a slower pace than earlier estimated, the government…
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China fights economic slump, sticks to costly ‘zero COVID’
BEIJING — China’s leaders are struggling to reverse an economic slump without giving up anti-virus tactics that shut down Shanghai…
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Despite interest rate hikes, Canaccord’s Tony Dwyer predicts a sharp market bounce
While Wall Street braces for a half point interest rate hike on Wednesday, Canaccord Genuity’s Tony Dwyer sees the ingredients…
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Eurozone growth slows down hit by impact of Ukraine war and pandemic
The eurozone’s economic growth slowed to 0.2% in the first quarter from the previous quarter, while inflation remained at a…
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Asian shares sink as China says 1Q growth at 4.8%
Shares are mostly lower in Asia after China reported that its economy expanded at a 4.8% annual pace in the…
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Anti-virus shutdowns in China spread as infections rise
BEIJING — Anti-virus controls that have shut down some of China’s biggest cities and fueled public irritation are spreading as…
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UN: 18 nations have gone green on climate, raked in green
Proponents of clean energy and thinks tanks have long said it’s possible to reduce emissions and keep an economy growing.…
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EU leaders seek ways to give support amid high energy prices
VERSAILLES, France — European Union leaders on Friday agreed to phase out dependency on Russian gas, oil and coal imports…
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Stocks drift amid Russia-Ukraine hopes, oil prices rise
Stocks are drifting between gains and losses on Wall Street Friday, as uncertainty about the war in Ukraine and persistently…
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