US sanctions ally of Israeli minister, entities backing ‘extremist’ settlers
By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on an ally of Israel’s far-right national security minister and two entities that raised money for Israeli men accused of…
UK Treasury minister rejects IMF concern over tax-cutting budget
LONDON (Reuters) -Chris Philp, Britain’s chief secretary to the Treasury, said he disagreed with concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund about the government’s tax-cutting budget that has roiled markets, saying it…
Australia rules out curbs on gas exports after producer deal
By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia will not put curbs on gas exports after reaching a deal with its three east coast producers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to avert a forecast…
Russia sets new budget rule, may resume FX interventions this year -Finance Minister
By Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia estimates the new cut-off price for its budget rule that diverts excess oil revenues into its wealth fund at $62-$63 per barrel and may resume…
Ghana negotiations with IMF to be fast-tracked : finance minister
By Cooper Inveen ACCRA (Reuters) – Ghana’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund over a rescue package will be fast-tracked, the country’s Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said on Wednesday. Ghana began talks…
Capital outflows likely ‘temporary’, Taiwan can keep markets stable-Finance Minister
By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) – Capital outflows are a “temporary phenomenon” and Taiwan, with its foreign currency reserves, has enough capacity to maintain its financial markets stable, Finance Minister Su Jain-rong…
Saudi king names crown prince MbS as prime minister
By Aziz El Yaakoubi RIYADH (Reuters) -Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz named his son and heir Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the kingdom’s prime minister and his second son Prince…
French finance minister: nomination of new boss for energy group EDF is imminent
PARIS (Reuters) -French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said the government had chosen the person who would lead state-power group EDF, which is in the process of being fully nationalised, and that…
New Zealand finance minister sees inflation easing but no quick drop
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s finance minister Grant Robertson said on Tuesday that inflation is likely to moderate but it won’t be a quick drop back to the levels…
Giorgia Meloni Poised To Become Italy’s Prime Minister
Giorgia Meloni Poised To Become Italy’s Prime Minister Micaela Burrow on September 25, 2022 Giorgia Meloni, leader of the Brothers of Italy party, has a clear majority to win the prime…
Thai economy improving but household debt a problem – Finance Minister
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy is improving but the country is facing issues with people’s debt and the government will seek to ease problems in the longer term, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith…
UK market meltdown? Nothing to see here, Treasury minister says
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s deputy finance minister on Saturday played down a historic collapse in the pound and government bonds in response to the country’s new economic growth plan, which sent international…
Polish inflation could rise in September, finance minister says
WARSAW (Reuters) – Inflation in Poland could rise slightly in September, the country’s finance minister said on Saturday, adding that she still believed it would reach a peak this year. Poland is…
German minister call for more funds for companies as debt debate intensifies
By Riham Alkousaa and Klaus Lauer BERLIN (Reuters) – The German economy minister on Thursday called for more government funds to support companies as a debate intensifies on whether Berlin should suspend…
Inflation threatens stability in Germany – finance minister
BERLIN (Reuters) – The German government’s top priority is combatting high inflation, the finance minister said on Thursday during a parliamentary debate on legislation to offset inflation and boost consumers’ purchasing power.…
French Finance Minister: hopes worst will be over in terms of inflation by spring 2023
PARIS (Reuters) – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said he hoped the worst would be over by spring 2023 in terms of inflation, and reaffirmed that France would have positive economic…
Brazil’s economy minister Guedes says salaries can be increased
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Tuesday that efficiency gains by the government will allow for salaries to be increased after years of no meaningful hike in minimum…
Taliban replaces Afghan acting education minister in reshuffle
KABUL (Reuters) – The Taliban’s supreme leader issued an order on Tuesday announcing a reshuffle of several national and provincial positions, including replacing the acting education minister. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid released…
ECB’s Panetta seen defying calls to be Italian finance minister – sources
By Giuseppe Fonte and Giselda Vagnoni ROME (Reuters) – ECB board member Fabio Panetta is resisting calls from Giorgia Meloni, the front-runner to be Italy’s next prime minister, to take the job…
Sudan generals agree in principle to civilians naming prime minister, head of state
CAIRO (Reuters) – Sudan’s military leaders agreed on the appointment of a prime minister and head of state by civilian political forces, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo said in a statement on Friday,…
Moscow’s military reserves may be smaller than initially assumed – German defence minister
By Sabine Siebold and Sarah Marsh BERLIN (Reuters) – Russia has suffered significant troop and equipment losses in Ukraine and the impact of Kyiv’s latest counter-offensive may reveal Moscow’s military reserves to…
Russian parliament to consider summoning defence minister
LONDON (Reuters) – Russia’s lower house of parliament will consider summoning Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu to face questioning in a closed session, senior lawmaker Sergei Mironov was cited as saying by Kommersant…
Japan will act ‘swiftly’ if it intervenes in FX market – Finance Minister
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese authorities will act “swiftly without any interruption” if they decide to intervene in the currency market to stem sharp yen falls, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday.…
Israeli minister says Iran using Syria facilities for weapons production
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said on Monday that Iran has used more than 10 military facilities in Syria to produce advanced missiles and weapons for its proxies. For…
Irish coalition to discuss Eurogroup chief conundrum, deputy prime minister says
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s deputy prime minister said on Friday that coalition leaders will shortly discuss how Dublin might remain as chair of the influential Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers ahead…
Exclusive-Peru economy can grow target-busting 4.3% next year, finance minister says
By Marcelo Rochabrun and Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) – Peru can achieve economic growth of 4.3% in 2023, beating official forecasts that are already optimistic, thanks to a new economic package, Finance…
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