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Russian Inflation Surges to 8.9% in November Amid Rising Food and Service Costs

Russia's CPI rose to 8.9% in November, up from 8.5% in October, with food prices jumping 9.8% and services prices surging 11.1% year-over-year.

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South Korea's Public Debt Surges: A Closer Look at the Economic Implications

South Korea's public sector debt exceeds 1,670 trillion won, nearly 70% of GDP, with general government debt ratio surpassing 50% for the first time. The rate of debt increase has ...

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ECB's Fourth Rate Cut: A Strategic Move Amid Economic Uncertainties

The ECB is expected to cut rates for the fourth time this year, reflecting ongoing efforts to stabilize the European economy amidst weak growth and uncertainties. Officials advocat...

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Australia's Central Bank Maintains Steady Rates Amid Softer Tone

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeps interest rates steady while adopting a softer tone in its policy statement, omitting previous cautionary notes and emphasizing confidence ...

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Elon Musk Advocates for Reevaluation of Tax Benefits for NGOs

Elon Musk recently suggested that the tax benefits for nonprofit NGOs should be reconsidered, responding to criticism of the sector's growth. He supported revisiting current nonpro...

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EU Government Deficits to Narrow Slightly: Dombrovskis Highlights Debt Challenges

Valdis Dombrovskis from the European Commission discusses the forecasted slight narrowing of EU government deficits while warning of rising debt ratios. He stresses the need for gr...

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Political Crisis Threatens to Prolong Korean Won Instability, Says BOK Governor

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong states that the Korean won is unlikely to stabilize soon due to the ongoing political crisis. Financial authorities pledge to mobilize resour...

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Small Business Optimism Reaches Peak: Insights from NFIB November Report

NFIB reports small business optimism reached its highest point since June 2021 in November, with a surge in owners expecting economic improvement and considering expansion.