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Trudeau’s Finance Chief Defends Banks, Promises Prudent Spending: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Canada’s banks remain on solid ground despite global ...
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Trudeau’s Finance Chief Defends Banks, Promises Prudent Spending
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Freeland says budget will offer measures to help the vulnerable — but it can't help everyone
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Freeland says budget will offer measures to help the vulnerable — but it ...
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‘Targeted’ inflation relief for vulnerable Canadians coming in 2023 budget: Freeland
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Trudeau’s Finance Chief Defends Banks, Promises Prudent Spending: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Canada’s banks remain on solid ground despite global ...
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Trudeau’s Finance Chief Defends Banks, Promises Prudent Spending
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Freeland says budget will offer measures to help the vulnerable — but it can't help everyone
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Freeland says budget will offer measures to help the vulnerable — but it ...
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‘Targeted’ inflation relief for vulnerable Canadians coming in 2023 budget: Freeland
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‘Targeted’ inflation relief for vulnerable Canadians coming in 2023 ...
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'We will exercise fiscal restraint': Freeland outlines priorities ahead of 2023 federal budget
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'We will exercise fiscal restraint': Freeland outlines priorities ahead of ...
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Canada to make 'serious investment' in clean tech in federal budget: Freeland: Chrystia Freeland said investments in clean tech are coming in the federal budget ...
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Canada to make 'serious investment' in clean tech in federal budget: ...
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Social inequality in southern Europe: poverty in Italy at record high: Inflation and low incomes are having an impact. Giorgia Meloni's government is also ...
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Social inequality in southern Europe: poverty in Italy at record high
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Donohoe denies multibillion-euro spending plan is linked to election: Public expenditure minister says funding is to help with soaring inflation and enable ...
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Donohoe denies multibillion-euro spending plan is linked to election
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Waspi women lost out to help fund triple lock pensions, ex-minister says: State pension age changes that hit Waspi women paid for the triple lock manifesto ...
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Waspi women lost out to help fund triple lock pensions, ex-minister says
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Economy: Institutes lower economic forecast - "Economy battered": The forecast of the leading institutes shows: Things will initially be bad for the economy this ...
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Economy: Institutes lower economic forecast -
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Economic forecast has fallen drastically - but inflation is falling: Spring has begun - but not for the German economy. Institutes face headwinds ...
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Economic forecast has fallen drastically - but inflation is falling
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Gold: Is the big upward wave now coming for the precious metal?: With the new all-time high, gold showed a lot of strength in March 2024. The precious metal ...
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Gold: Is the big upward wave now coming for the precious metal?
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Bank of Canada likely to lead the U.S. Fed in rate cuts: The Bank of Canada (BoC) is likely to move ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve on its first rate cut ...
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Bank of Canada likely to lead the U.S. Fed in rate cuts
Quick Glance: Bank of Canada Likely to Lead U.S. Fed in Rate Cuts
  • The Bank of Canada is likely to move ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve on its first rate cut, as tepid economic growth and cooling inflation are priming up conditions to ease borrowing rates sooner, economists and analysts said.

  • Canada may also need deeper cuts in the current cycle, since the economy is much more sensitive to interest rates due to its household debt, which as a percentage of net disposable income is the highest among G7 countries.

  • Canada is expected to cut more aggressively over a longer time frame than its neighbor.

  • Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has said that despite two back-to-back soft inflation prints, underlying price pressures in the economy still persisted and it was still too early to consider a cut.
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Govt expects to collect extra RM3bil through wider SST net, says PM: KUALA LUMPUR: The government is expected to collect an additional RM3bil in revenue through ...
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Govt expects to collect extra RM3bil through wider SST net, says PM
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'Bangladesh robbed of $14b in 3 years': Says PM's Energy Adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury on global oil price hike
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'Bangladesh robbed of $14b in 3 years'
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DWP PIP payments to increase from April - what you'll get: PIP, Universal Credit and Pension payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are all set ...
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DWP PIP payments to increase from April - what you'll get
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Interior minister says new pension formula will come by decree: Interior Minister Guillermo Francos says pensioners will receive an increase of 12 ...
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Interior minister says new pension formula will come by decree
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Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study: Rising global temperatures are associated with inflation in food prices, both in regions that are ...
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Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study
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The real reason cocoa prices have soared: First came a drought in West Africa. Then came the short squeeze in financial markets.
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The real reason cocoa prices have soared
Quick Glance: Bittersweet Easter for Chocolate Lovers and African Cocoa Farmers
  • Changing climate negatively impacts global cocoa supply and West African cocoa farmers’ earnings.

  • Cocoa exports from Ivory Coast down by a third lead to a sharp rise in cocoa prices globally.

  • Major chocolate manufacturers increase chocolate prices to boost profits while consumers pay more.

  • Smaller chocolate businesses struggle with rising cocoa prices and declining sales as efforts to boost cocoa production are implemented.
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Poland to Double Commitment to Czech-Led Ammunition Initiative: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said his government doubled its commitment in a ...
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Poland to Double Commitment to Czech-Led Ammunition Initiative
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Which fast-food chains are raising prices in California to pay wages?: Fast-food chains are or planning to hike the cost of menu items because they're required ...
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Which fast-food chains are raising prices in California to pay wages?
Quick Glance: California Fast-Food Chains Adjusting Prices Due to Wage Increase
  • Fast-food chains are raising prices in response to the new $20 per hour minimum wage for employees in California.

  • Major chains like Chipotle are considering passing the cost increases on to consumers.

  • McDonald's, Starbucks, and Jack in the Box are also planning price increases or modifications.

  • Pizza Hut operators in California have discontinued in-house delivery and are now relying on third-party apps.
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3 ways to save money for people on a fixed income: These tips might help you make the most of your fixed budget well into your golden years
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3 ways to save money for people on a fixed income
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Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington to meet with senior U.S ...
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Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza
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Campaign looks to connect Latinos with Climate Action Plan funds: A new campaign is underway to help Hispanics in battleground states access federal climate ...
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Campaign looks to connect Latinos with Climate Action Plan funds
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Gas and district heating more expensive from April 1st - that's how much prices are rising
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Gas and district heating more expensive from April 1st - that's how much ...
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Higher olive oil prices due to shortage - Foodstuffs: Supermarket giant Foodstuffs is warning of a olive oil shortage and in turn higher prices at the checkout.
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Higher olive oil prices due to shortage - Foodstuffs
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Annual inflation rose to 3.2 percent in February, hotter than expected: Consumer prices rose at faster monthly and annual rates in February, according to ...
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Annual inflation rose to 3.2 percent in February, hotter than expected
Quick Glance: Inflation Decline and Consumer Impact
  • Inflation in Germany continues to decline, primarily due to cheaper energy prices. Experts predict a further decrease in the year ahead, but with potential challenges. Higher inflation rates diminish consumer purchasing power.

  • In February, energy and fuels decreased in price, while food prices increased. Services also became more expensive. Consumer prices rose by 0.4 percent compared to the previous month.

  • The German government forecasts rising consumer prices and wage increases above the inflation rate. The expectation is that employees will spend the money and boost private consumption. However, the Bundesbank President warns against premature interest rate cuts.

  • Despite the decline in inflation, the Bundesbank cautions against premature interest rate cuts. The European Central Bank aims for price stability in the medium term. Higher interest rates can curb demand but also burden the economy.
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Toyota confirms UK pricing for new GR Yaris: £10k price rise for Toyota's hot hatch hero - and the special editions are £60k...
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Toyota confirms UK pricing for new GR Yaris
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‘Distinction the new credit’: Grade inflation puts uni integrity at risk: An investigation into grade inflation by Sydney University found a 234 per cent ...
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‘Distinction the new credit’: Grade inflation puts uni integrity at risk
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France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help Ukraine: French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday he was prepared to use ...
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France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help ...
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Canada to halt arms exports to Israel — reports – DW – 03/20/2024
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Canada to halt arms exports to Israel — reports – DW – 03/20/2024
Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

  • Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.

  • Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.

  • The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
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Ready for spring break travel? L.A. County gas prices top $5 a gallon: Higher crude oil prices and increased demand for fuel from spring break road trips have ...
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Ready for spring break travel? L.A. County gas prices top $5 a gallon
Quick Glance: Rising Gas Prices in California during Spring Break
  • The surge in crude oil prices and the increased demand for fuel due to spring break have led to rising gas prices in California.

  • Drivers in Los Angeles County are even experiencing higher prices, averaging $5.035.

  • Moreover, California is set to transition to its summer gas blend, potentially costing 15 cents more per gallon than the current winter blend, as mentioned by Shupe.

  • The national average for a gallon of gas stands at $3.533, as reported by AAA.
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Economic institutes lower growth forecast to 0.1 percent: The leading economic institutes in Germany have drastically revised their forecast downwards ...
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Economic institutes lower growth forecast to 0.1 percent
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Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects: The U.S. Federal Reserve looks on track to cut interest rates as the presidential campaign season ...
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Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects
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Weak demand: Residential property prices are falling more sharply than they have been since 2000
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Weak demand: Residential property prices are falling more sharply than ...
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Dow, S&P fall for third straight session with inflation data eyed: U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday, giving up modest gains late in the session to send the Dow and ...
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Dow, S&P fall for third straight session with inflation data eyed
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54-40 Brewing to open second location in Washougal – with a full kitchen: WASHOUGAL — 54-40 Brewing Co. will open a new location — with a full-service restaurant ...
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54-40 Brewing to open second location in Washougal – with a full kitchen
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Palestinian Authority announces new cabinet amid U.S. pressure: The reshuffle comes amid a push for the Palestinian Authority to present a new face ...
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Palestinian Authority announces new cabinet amid U.S. pressure
Quick Glance: Palestinian Authority Unveils New Cabinet Amid U.S. Pressure
  • The Palestinian Authority has announced a new cabinet, promising a technocratic government to aid in the reconstruction of Gaza and combat widespread corruption.

  • Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa revealed the names of 22 new ministers to President Mahmoud Abbas, outlining his vision for the government.

  • Amid U.S. and international calls for a new government to address credibility issues, the White House emphasized it was premature to pass judgment on the new cabinet.

  • The appointment of Mustafa as prime minister dashed hopes for significant reforms within the Palestinian Authority, as his close ties to Abbas suggest a desire for political control to remain.
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Oil's Red Sea problem is getting harder to ignore: Oil shipments and prices are being disrupted by turmoil on the high seas.
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Oil's Red Sea problem is getting harder to ignore
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Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
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Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could ...
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The stock market has skyrocketed to start 2024. Will it continue?: The S&P 500 has climbed 10% this year.
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The stock market has skyrocketed to start 2024. Will it continue?
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Israeli defense chief to visit Washington as tensions rise over Gaza war: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is set to meet with U.S. Secretary of Defense ...
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Israeli defense chief to visit Washington as tensions rise over Gaza war
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Despite dark past, Indonesia’s defense minister elected president: Questions are still unanswered about Prabowo Subianto’s links to torture ...
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Despite dark past, Indonesia’s defense minister elected president
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Pro-West candidate beats Slovakia PM’s ally to set up presidential run-off: Ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok and current parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini to ...
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Pro-West candidate beats Slovakia PM’s ally to set up presidential run-off
Quick Glance: Pro-Ukraine Korcok, Ex-PM Pellegrini to Compete in Slovakia Presidential Runoff
  • With 99.9 percent of the vote counted, Korcok leads with 42.44 percent, while Pellegrini holds 37.07 percent support.

  • Korcok, backed by the opposition, aligns with Ukraine's interests, contrasting Pellegrini's Russia-leaning stance.

  • Korcok aims for independent decision-making and safeguarding Slovakia's national interests, while Pellegrini advocates for peace and prioritizing national interests.

  • The runoff will determine whether Slovakia aligns with pro-Ukraine sentiments or leans towards Russia, impacting foreign policy and domestic governance.
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As Inflation Skyrockets, Argentines Rely on Time-Tested Strategies: Between December and February, Argentina’s accumulated inflation topped 70% ...
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As Inflation Skyrockets, Argentines Rely on Time-Tested Strategies
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Poverty situation in Germany remains mixed: 2022 was the year of rapid inflation. However, according to the poverty report by the Paritätischer Gesamtverband ...
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Poverty situation in Germany remains mixed
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Germany will include questions on the Holocaust, Judaism, and Israel in amended citizenship test
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Germany will include questions on the Holocaust, Judaism, and Israel in ...
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Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding: Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday that China has built
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Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding
Quick Glance: Taiwan Raises Alarm Over 'Enormous' Chinese Bases Near Its S. China Sea Holding
  • Taiwan's foreign minister mentioned that China has established 'enormous' military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the South China Sea, but Taipei is not seeking to further escalate tensions in the strategic waterway.

  • Some lawmakers from both the ruling and main opposition parties have urged President Tsai Ing-wen to visit Itu Aba to assert Taiwan's sovereignty and witness a newly renovated harbor capable of accommodating larger ships.

  • China has conducted extensive land reclamation on its South China Sea islands, constructing major air force and other military facilities, causing significant concern in Washington and the region.

  • Taiwan also controls the Pratas Islands in the northern part of the South China Sea, and both China's air force and navy frequently operate nearby to assert Beijing's territorial claims over Taiwan, which the Taipei government rejects.
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Bertie Ahern: Harris has 'all attributes' to be Taoiseach: Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has "all the attributes" to ...
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Bertie Ahern: Harris has 'all attributes' to be Taoiseach
Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
  • In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.

  • Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.

  • Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.

  • His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
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How a Trump presidency could threaten Biden’s signature climate achievement: Democrats’ sweeping Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has fueled significant progress in ...
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How a Trump presidency could threaten Biden’s signature climate ...
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through ...
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Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say: Evicting more people from state housing is ignorant to the consequences of poverty, the Greens say ...
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Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say
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Liberal MPs call on finance minister to fund disability benefit in upcoming budget
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Liberal MPs call on finance minister to fund disability benefit in ...
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New figures: Inflation at lowest level for years - also in Berlin: Thanks to cheaper energy, the inflation rate in Germany fell in March to its lowest level ...
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New figures: Inflation at lowest level for years - also in Berlin
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Stock market today: Indexes slip again ahead of inflation data: Stocks logged another losing session on Tuesday, after closing lower in the prior two sessions ...
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Stock market today: Indexes slip again ahead of inflation data
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Gold hits fifth record high in March on Fed rate-cut view: Gold prices on Thursday hit record highs for the fifth time this month after the U.S ...
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Gold hits fifth record high in March on Fed rate-cut view
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Dollar weakens after Fed meeting, yen strengthens: The dollar weakened and the yen rebounded from near multi-decade lows on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve ...
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Dollar weakens after Fed meeting, yen strengthens
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France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war: France's defence minister on Tuesday denied allegations from investigative journalists that France supplied ...
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France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war
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Finland pledges €30 million to Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
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Finland pledges €30 million to Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine ...
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Association warns: Is there a risk of a coffee shortage from 2025?: The coffee industry is warning of coffee shortages and higher prices. The reason: an EU law ...
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Association warns: Is there a risk of a coffee shortage from 2025?
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New legislation in Poland boosts self-defense capacity, eyeing Russia's nearby war in Ukraine
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New legislation in Poland boosts self-defense capacity, eyeing ...
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Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland are on a mission. Here's what's behind it: It is all part of a pre-game show meant to highlight major themes of the coming ...
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Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland are on a mission. Here's what's ...
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US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation, State Dept says: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh ...
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US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation ...
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EU relaxes requirements for farmers: Fewer obligations, more leeway: EU agriculture ministers have decided to make things easier for farmers at a meeting in ...
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EU relaxes requirements for farmers
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Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
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Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng ...
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Switzerland becomes first major economy to cut interest rates in surprise move: The Swiss National Bank surprised the market with a decision to lower its main ...
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Switzerland becomes first major economy to cut interest rates in surprise ...
Quick Glance: Swiss National Bank Surprises with Rate Cut
  • The Swiss National Bank cut its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.50%, becoming the first major central bank to ease tighter monetary policy aimed at tackling inflation.

  • The franc dropped following the decision, boosting the euro to its highest level against the Swiss currency since mid-July last year, with Swiss government bond yields also falling.

  • Experts like Karsten Junius and Alexander Koch highlighted the significance of the rate cut due to low inflation rates and the strong franc, with expectations for more rate cuts.

  • The decision was widely perceived as a surprise, leading to speculation about further rate cuts in June and September, as inflation forecasts were substantially revised downwards.
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