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Russia’s economic situation is deteriorating after two years of growth linked to a shift to a war economy, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Despite raising the 2026 growth forecast slightly, Georgieva warned that inflation and sanctions severely restrict long-term prospects.
James Murdoch has finalised a deal to acquire New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network for over £300 million, enhancing his media portfolio. The transaction includes Vox’s news site and popular podcasts, while CEO Jim Bankoff will continue to lead operations under Lupa Systems.
The EU’s trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc has begun provisional implementation after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement forms one of the world’s largest free trade areas, encompassing 720 million consumers and aiming to reduce tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade.
Job losses will restrain price pressures, says BoE rate-setter The FT says companies will struggle…
The lack of professionals and labor costs and the price of energy is killing the…
This week’s The Economist reports on “pig-butchering”, the most lucrative scam in a global industry that steals over $500bn a year from victims all around the world.
The FT leads with China’s retaliatory tariffs on the US, which the paper says could set off a “trade war” between the two nations.
The Official Gazette of Extremadura (DOE) has published this Friday, February 7, the Order of…
The Economist says IN HIS OWN inimitable style, President Donald Trump has identified something he…
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