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Russia Raises Social Pensions by 14.75%, Allocating 85 Billion Rubles

Russia increased social pensions by 14.75% in 2025, allocating 85 billion rubles to ensure a minimum living standard for 4–5 million recipients, including those with disabilities, orphans, and citizens of small northern ethnic groups, despite inflation reaching 16.5%.

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Australia's "Pocket Money Politics": Handouts Fuel Inflation and Risk Long-Term Economic Instability

An overwhelming 83% of Australians support increased government spending to combat cost-of-living pressures, despite acknowledging it fuels inflation, creating a politically entrenched cycle of handouts that risks long-term economic instability due to tax churn and a growing public service sector.

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UK Living Standards Set to Fall by 2030

New data reveals a projected £1,400 drop in average UK family income by 2030, with the lowest earners experiencing a 6% decline, challenging Labour's economic promises and coinciding with government spending cuts.

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Canavan's Childbirth Loan Policy: Potential Impacts on Housing and Fertility

Queensland Senator Matt Canavan proposed a policy offering a \$100,000 low-interest loan to first-home buyers after having a child, aiming to boost Australia's declining birth rate, but critics argue it may inflate property prices and inadequately addresses complex societal issues.

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Colombia Appoints New Finance Minister Amidst Growing Fiscal Crisis

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro appointed Germán Ávila as the new Minister of Finance, replacing Diego Guevara, amidst a widening fiscal deficit of 6.8% of GDP and a public debt of 60% of GDP in 2024; Ávila's appointment, prioritizing increased public spending, reflects the President's economic v...

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Trump Administration Embraces Cryptocurrency Industry

The Trump administration is providing significant support to the cryptocurrency industry, reducing regulatory hurdles and potentially creating a cryptocurrency reserve, despite concerns about market volatility and the industry's speculative nature.

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Labor Announces $300 Power Bill Relief Ahead of Election

Australia's Labor government will provide $150 in power bill relief to all households and small businesses, followed by two further $75 reductions, costing taxpayers $1.8 billion, to counter rising energy prices, despite a prior unfulfilled promise of a $275 reduction.

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UK Civil Service to Slash £2.2 Billion in Budget Cuts

The UK government plans to slash £2.2 billion annually from civil service budgets by 2029-30, aiming to reduce administrative costs by 15 percent and address a £10 billion budget deficit; this decision follows previous budget cuts and is expected to result in job losses.

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China Proposes Easing Oil Export Restrictions Amid NEV Growth and Chemical Sector Restructuring

Amid China's rapid NEV adoption (41% penetration in 2024, projected 50% in 2025) causing a decline in refined oil consumption (1.9% drop in 2024), industry leaders advocate for easing refined oil export restrictions and providing tax-free chemical exports to adjust refining capacity and enhance emer...

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Senate Passes Stablecoin Legislation, Aiming for U.S. Dollar Digital Dominance

The Senate Banking Committee passed stablecoin legislation (18-6) to establish the U.S. dollar as a leading digital currency, aiming to modernize financial transactions and bolster economic competitiveness.

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US Recession Risks Rise Amidst Trump Administration Policies

Rising recession risks in the US, driven by Trump administration policies, threaten to cause widespread economic and social hardship, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and potentially hindering recovery.

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Trump Administration's Unprecedented Embrace of Crypto Industry

The Trump administration is offering significant support to the crypto industry, including reduced SEC enforcement and public discussions on regulation, a stark change from previous administrations' approaches, potentially boosting legitimacy but also raising concerns about the involvement of less r...

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