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Trump's Tax Bill: Winners and Losers

President Trump's tax-cut and spending bill, passed by the House, extends tax breaks for multinational corporations, increases defense spending, cancels green energy funding, and cuts Medicaid, adding $2.4 trillion to the national debt.

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Bulgaria to Adopt Euro in 2026 Amidst Economic and Political Uncertainty

Bulgaria will adopt the Euro in 2026, aiming to boost its economy despite concerns over inflation and political opposition; this follows Croatia's 2023 adoption and contrasts with Austria facing EU action for excessive debt.

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Luang Prabang's Tourism Boom: A Contrast to Laos's Economic Challenges

Luang Prabang, Laos, saw a 162% rise in tourism by April 2025, generating over \$560 million in revenue and lifting 98.3% of its population out of poverty; however, this contrasts with Laos's overall poverty and high public debt.

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New World Development Shares Plunge After Bond Payment Deferral

Hong Kong's New World Development, controlled by the Cheng family, saw its shares fall nearly 6.5% after deferring interest payments on several bonds due to liquidity concerns stemming from HK$124.6 billion in debt and a net gearing ratio of 57.5%, despite recent efforts to improve sales and reduce ...

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Bavaria Faces Budgetary Tightrope: Austerity Urged Amidst Uncertain Economic Outlook

Bavarian Finance Minister Albert Füracker urges fiscal responsibility, not entirely ruling out new debts despite a projected slight budget surplus in 2026 and a potential deficit in 2027, emphasizing the need for prioritization due to economic uncertainties.

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Turkey's Insufficient Aid Package for Struggling Businesses

The Turkish government is launching a 25 billion TL financial aid package for SMEs and considering reactivating the KGF, although experts doubt its effectiveness in addressing the deep financial crisis caused by past government policies, impacting hundreds of thousands of businesses and resulting in...

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Federal Student Loan Crackdown and Repayment Plan Changes to Impact Millions

The Trump administration is resuming collections on defaulted federal student loans, potentially impacting millions through wage garnishment and federal offsets, while proposed legislation could force millions more into higher-payment repayment plans.

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Forvia's New CEO Tackles Debt and Market Shifts

Martin Fischer, a 54-year-old engineer, became Forvia's CEO on March 1st, aiming to overcome challenges like a 20% drop in European car sales and substantial debt from the recent merger with Hella, while capitalizing on its strong position in the Chinese market.

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CDU Files Constitutional Complaint over Brandenburg Budget Expert Panel

Brandenburg's CDU parliamentary group leader, Jan Redmann, filed a constitutional complaint against the state parliament due to the state budget's expert panel, accusing the Finance Minister of deception for not disclosing that two expert witnesses were also paid consultants for his ministry; the SP...

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Bank of Canada weighs inflation, economic slowdown as mortgage delinquencies rise

This week, the Bank of Canada will decide whether to prioritize combating inflation or a slowing economy when setting interest rates; meanwhile, Ontario's mortgage delinquency rate surged 72 percent year-over-year to 0.24 percent in Q1 2025, and retiring cottage owners face a challenging buyer's mar...

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Escaping the Payday Loan Debt Trap: Expert Strategies and Systemic Issues

Payday loans, with their high-interest rates and fees, trap many in a cycle of debt; escaping requires negotiation with lenders, professional debt counseling, eliminating high-interest loans, and potentially debt consolidation or debt management plans.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Canadian Telecoms' Debt Crisis: A Fivefold Increase and the Fight for Financial Stability

Canada's four largest telecoms saw their debt increase fivefold since 2000, reaching over $100 billion due to intense competition, slower growth, and aggressive acquisitions; they are now prioritizing debt reduction to maintain investment-grade credit ratings.

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28% Bias Score

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