Tag #Economy

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Queensland Faces \$217.8 Billion Debt Projection, Premier Assures Public Servants

Queensland's debt is projected to hit \$217.8 billion by 2027-28, prompting Premier Crisafulli to assure public servants of job security despite Treasurer Janetzki's warning of a potential credit rating downgrade, a claim the opposition calls exaggerated.

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Dutch Theaters Offer Discounted Tickets to Boost Attendance

The National Theater Weekend, running from today until Sunday, offers €10 tickets at 80 of nearly 600 Dutch theaters to attract new audiences and encourage exploration of diverse performances, with some theaters, like Theater Agnietenhof, already employing 'pay what you can' models.

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Mitsotakis and Androulakis Clash Over Greece's Agricultural Crisis

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis engaged in a heated parliamentary debate on Friday concerning the state of Greece's agricultural sector, with Androulakis criticizing the government's handling of the OPECPE agency and Mitsotakis announcing debt relief measu...

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Vikings' Offseason Plan: High-Priced Free Agents Targeted

The Minnesota Vikings, with $58 million in projected cap space, plan to target high-priced free agents to upgrade their offensive and defensive lines, and secondary, potentially signing players like Trey Smith and Milton Williams, while also considering cutting existing players to free up more cap s...

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Putin's Ukraine War Concerns Shift to Economic Strain

President Vladimir Putin claims Russia has met key military objectives in Ukraine, weakening its military and securing territory linking Russia to Crimea; however, he is increasingly concerned about the war's economic impact on Russia, including stifled private investment due to high borrowing costs...

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Trump Threatens Tariffs on China and EU, Sparking Market Volatility

President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China and the EU on his second day in office, citing trade deficits and fentanyl, following earlier threats against Canada and Mexico; European leaders responded with calls for unity and market adjustments, while the situation creates considerable uncertaint...

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Home Equity Loans Poised for Increased Advantage in 2025

Home equity loans, currently averaging 8.45% interest, offer lower rates than credit cards (near 23%) and personal loans, with potential for further decreases in 2025 due to Federal Reserve actions; higher borrowing potential exists due to home equity averaging $320,000, with increases expected if h...

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Greek PM Defends Agricultural Policies Amidst Opposition Criticism

In a Greek parliamentary debate, PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis criticized the government's handling of the agricultural sector, citing high food import costs (10 billion euros annually), farmer debt exceeding 70%, and OPAPE's European trusteeship. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended his gov...

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Record Pessimism Grips Thuringian Businesses Amidst Economic Stagnation

A survey of Thuringian businesses reveals record-low optimism, with nearly half expecting a worse economic performance in the coming months due to reduced orders and profits; the regional economy is projected to stagnate in 2025, with recovery not expected until 2026.

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Saudi Arabia to Invest $600 Billion in US

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced a planned $600 billion investment in the United States over the next four years, following a phone call with former President Trump, who suggested a return visit to the Kingdom might be his first foreign trip.

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Trump Pressures Putin to Negotiate End to Ukraine War Amid Russia's Economic Strain

Newly-elected President Trump is pressuring Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine, amid growing concerns in the Kremlin over Russia's worsening wartime economy, characterized by labor shortages and high interest rates.

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Canada Threatens Retaliatory Tariffs Amidst Trump's Protectionist Trade Policies

Two days after Donald Trump's inauguration, Canada threatened retaliatory tariffs against potential unfair U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, potentially escalating into a global trade conflict, as economists warn of negative impacts for all parties.

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