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Russia anticipates its federal budget deficit will be roughly 2 percent of gross domestic product in 2023, based on a highly conservative crude oil price assumption, President Vladimir Putin announced during a high-level government economic meeting in Moscow. Opening the

– The Bank of England has laid out a multi-year plan aimed at reducing its remaining holdings of monetary-policy gilts by September 2034. Under this plan, the bank will sell £20 billion of government bonds each year, with other securities

– Starting in April 2027, Britain’s full new State Pension is expected to surpass the standard tax-free Personal Allowance. The key indicator for the triple lock, which incorporates earnings growth, inflation, and a minimum increase of 2.5%, is currently at

– The Bank of England heads into its September policy meeting with Bank Rate at 3.75% and inflation above target. The Monetary Policy Committee will announce its next interest rate decision on September 17. Members will also complete their annual

– The Oesterreichische Nationalbank has lowered its forecast for Austria’s economic expansion in 2026, citing a weaker start to the year. The bank now predicts a GDP growth rate of 0.5% for 2026, down from its June projection of 0.6%.

Prices for bullion hovered near their lowest in a week as traders reevaluated expectations for interest rates and sovereign yield movements worldwide. The spot gold was quoted at $4,318.88 per ounce, gaining slightly from a 2 percent drop seen in

Across Europe, equity markets closed in the red following the European Central Bank’s decision to hike interest rates. The sell-off was broad-based, impacting major regional indices during trading after Frankfurt’s monetary policy announcement. The pan-European STOXX 600 index dipped 0.61

The two countries have committed to increasing their economic cooperation with a goal of reaching $100 billion in two-way trade by 2030, emphasizing a shift towards expanding sectors outside of energy. During the plenary session of the INNOPROM India 2026

– A substantial €40 billion investment plan from the United Arab Emirates is set to be directed toward Germany, targeting sectors such as industry, technology, energy, and digital infrastructure. This announcement was made during President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al

– The European Central Bank has raised its three main interest rates by 25 basis points amid persistent inflationary pressures. The deposit facility rate will now be 2.50%, up from 2.25%. Additionally, the main refinancing rate will increase to 2.65%,