Macron Faces Political Test Over French Central Bank Nomination

By admin May 14, 2026 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron is facing a major political challenge as lawmakers prepare to vote on his nomination of former chief of staff Emmanuel Moulin to lead the Bank of France. Critics argue the move is part of Macron’s effort to place trusted allies in key institutions ahead of the 2027 presidential election, where the […]

Lagarde May Leave ECB Early Ahead of French Election

By admin February 18, 2026 No comment

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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly considering an early departure from her post, potentially before France’s 2027 presidential election. The move, cited by the Financial Times, would allow outgoing President Emmanuel Macron to have a say in selecting her successor, as a far-right victory next year could complicate the choice. ECB officials,

Irish economy expected to grow in next two years

By admin March 27, 2024 No comment

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A prominent think tank, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), has projected solid growth for Ireland’s domestic economy in the next couple of years, driven by decreasing inflation and rising wages. They anticipate a 2.3% growth in modified domestic demand (MDD) for this year, followed by a 2.5% increase next year. MDD is a […]

Russia hikes interest rates to 15% as inflation soars

By admin October 28, 2023 No comment

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The Central Bank of Russia has raised its key interest rate to 15% in an effort to tackle inflation and support the struggling rouble, marking the fourth consecutive increase. The unexpected two-percentage-point hike was prompted by the persistently high global inflation rates, partly triggered by Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine, which has led to a […]