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Personal Finance
France’s Car ‘Malus’ Revenue Set to Break €1 Billion as CO₂ Threshold Tightens
Over half of new cars sold in France now incur the ecological malus, pushing expected 2026 tax take past €1 billion. The...
Personal Finance
Kochie Warns RBA: Another Hike Would Push Households 'Over the Edge'
David Koch says Australian mortgage holders are already buckling under high costs, and a further rate rise would be deva...
Economy
ECB: Middle East Energy Shock to Slow Eurozone Economy, Hit Poorest Hardest
The European Central Bank warns higher energy prices from the Middle East conflict will dampen eurozone activity, with t...
Personal Finance
La Poste to Increase Stamp and Parcel Prices by 6.73% on Average in 2027
La Poste announced a 6.73% average increase in letter and parcel rates from January 2027, pushing the Lettre verte to €1...
Economy
Turkish Consumer Confidence Hits Three-Year High as Economic Optimism Surges
Turkey’s consumer confidence index climbed to 89.8 in July, its highest since May 2023, driven by a sharp rise in househ...