Tag #Economic Policy

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Diverging Inflation Indices in France: National vs. EU Harmonized Data

From 2000 to 2024, France's EU-harmonized inflation (IPCH) rose 59.7%, exceeding its national index (IPC) at 51.5%, mainly due to differing methodologies regarding consumer aid adjustments, notably impacting healthcare costs.

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Merz Plans Immediate Policy Shifts to Improve Public Sentiment

Germany's likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, plans swift action including stricter border controls, bureaucratic cuts, and an 'Aktivrente', aiming for public approval by summer, with parliamentary extension into July to ensure legislative passage.

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Economists Condemn Australian Housing Schemes as Counterproductive

Australia's political parties propose various housing schemes to help first-home buyers, but economists warn these will likely increase housing prices, benefiting current homeowners rather than buyers due to increased demand exceeding supply. Labor's $10 billion plan to build 100,000 new homes is th...

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China Implements Trade Policies to Counter US Tariffs

Facing increased US tariffs, major Chinese cities are implementing policies to stabilize foreign trade, including financial subsidies for international trade fairs and support for businesses to expand into new markets.

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France Targets €40 Billion in Savings Amidst Budgetary Censure Threat

Facing a potential censure motion, the French government plans €40 billion in savings by 2026 to reduce the public deficit from 5.4% to 4.6% of GDP, sparking debate about potential measures and political risks.

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Trump Proposes Tariff-Based Tax System and Transfer of Criminals to El Salvador

President Trump proposed replacing income tax with tariffs, citing historical precedent and claiming billions in daily revenue, and suggested sending violent American criminals to El Salvadorian prisons, praising the country's security under President Bukele, despite a recent 90-day pause on recipro...

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Trump's Tariff Reversal Causes Market Volatility, Sparks Investigation

President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on April 9th initially caused a sharp stock market drop but a subsequent reversal of most tariffs (excluding China) led to a significant market surge, prompting investigations into possible market manipulation and insider trading.

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Merz Plans Swift Policy Changes to Boost Public Approval

Germany's likely next Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, plans to implement stricter border controls, bureaucratic reforms, and an active pension, immediately after his May 6th inauguration, pending final coalition agreement approval, aiming to improve public opinion by summer.

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Fintech Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Potential Resurgence of Trade Protectionism

The potential return of 'America First' trade policies could negatively impact the fintech industry, disrupting cross-border payments, supply chain finance, and access to global talent, with some companies potentially benefiting from domestic market growth.

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France Aims for €40 Billion in Budget Savings Amidst Political Challenges

The French government plans to achieve €40 billion in savings by 2026 to reduce the public deficit, facing potential parliamentary opposition and relying on public support; the plan involves spending cuts across the public sector without tax increases.

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Canada's Trade War: A Need for Long-Term Economic Strategies

The Canada-US trade war threatens Canadian jobs and incomes, demanding federal economic strategies beyond tax cuts to boost productivity and wages for long-term prosperity.

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NDP's GST Cut: Effective Affordability Measure or Broad-Based Benefit?

The NDP plans to eliminate GST on various essential goods, including home energy and internet bills, to increase affordability for middle- and lower-income Canadians, but experts raise concerns about its effectiveness and potential economic drawbacks.

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