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1+ hour, 31+ min ago  (252+ words) Strong growth, but fragile foundations The fiscal deficit narrowed to 6. 5% of GDP, above target, reflecting capital expenditure cuts and restrained spending. Tax revenue rose slightly but remained the lowest in WAEMU at 8. 5% of GDP. Public debt declined to 75. 6% of GDP,…...

18+ min ago  (464+ words) Spot Gold traded as low as $3, 964 on Wednesday, its lowest since November 2025. The bright metal bounced and regained the $4, 000 mark during American trading hours, but undeniable US Dollar (USD) strength persists across the FX board. The Greenback rallied ever since…...

19+ min ago  (292+ words) The argument is a familiar one from Newsom, who frequently points to headline economic statistics to argue that California is thriving despite its heavy regulatory environment and the steady departure of businesses from the state. But as is often the…...

22+ min ago  (345+ words) While Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes the U. S. economy can achieve 3% growth this year, traders on Kalshi paint a different picture." Traders on the prediction markets platform give only 14. 2% odds that the country's gross domestic product growth this year will be…...

3+ hour, 19+ min ago  (78+ words) A satirical political party of "Cockroaches" puts the nation's youth unemployment crisis in the spotlight. The Lowy Institute is an independent Australian think tank producing authoritative research, innovative data tools, and expert commentary on international affairs. We acknowledge the Gadigal…...

32+ min ago  (400+ words) Senior citizens looking for higher fixed deposit returns have received some good news. Bandhan Bank has raised interest rates on select FD tenures by up to 20 basis points, taking the maximum rate for senior citizens to 7. 95% on deposits with a…...

33+ min ago  (519+ words) New Fed chair's first FOMC meeting holds rates steady while nine of nineteen members eye a rate hike by year-end Kevin Warsh just held his first FOMC meeting as Federal Reserve Chair, and he used it to send an unmistakable…...

42+ min ago  (89+ words) Consumer price growth rates totaled 0. 25% over the week - Russian Politics & Diplomacy Russian Politics & Diplomacy Into section "- Business & Economy Business & Economy Into section " - Military & Defense Military & Defense Into section " - Science & Space Science & Space Into section " - Society & Culture Society & Culture Into section…...

46+ min ago  (779+ words) Bessent argues AI productivity and energy exports can deliver 3% GDP growth while pulling inflation back to the Fed's 2% target. Headline PCE sits near 4% and services inflation has held in a range of 3. 4% to 3. 6% all year, undermining Bessent's timeline. Lock in…...

46+ min ago  (426+ words) The disruption of the Strait" Rolls-Royce wins a Swedish nuclear" Russia should require its oil companies to refine at least 30% of their crude domestically to ease the fuel supply crunch, according to Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russia's state-controlled firm…...