France Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast to 0.5% as Household Demand Falters
Economy

France Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast to 0.5% as Household Demand Falters

The French government reduced its 2026 GDP outlook from 0.7% to 0.5% while INSEE sees just 0.4%, with weak consumption, ...

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Ukraine Needs Extra $67.4bn by 2029 as War Drags On, Says Think Tank
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Ukraine Needs Extra $67.4bn by 2029 as War Drags On, Says Think Tank

KSE Institute warns that a delayed end to the war pushes defense costs $68bn above earlier forecasts, leaving a $67.4bn ...

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Czech PM: 2027 Budget Deficit Will Be 'Significantly Below' CZK 400 Billion
Economy

Czech PM: 2027 Budget Deficit Will Be 'Significantly Below' CZK 400 Billion

Prime Minister Babiš commits to a 2027 deficit well under CZK 400 billion, with an EU structural target of 2.9% of GDP, ...

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BNP Paribas Sees Egyptian Current Account Deficit Narrowing to 2.9% Despite Energy Import Surge
Economy

BNP Paribas Sees Egyptian Current Account Deficit Narrowing to 2.9% Despite Energy Import Surge

Egypt’s current account gap is set to shrink thanks to non-oil exports, tourism and remittances, but BNP Paribas warns t...

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