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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Central Bank and Treasury are Pressured by War and Fiscal Deficit

The Central Bank of Brazil has reduced its interest rate from 15% to 14.75% in response to geopolitical uncertainties and fiscal pressures stemming from the Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 20 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Interest rates LIVE: Bank of England set to hold base rate at 3.75% due to Iran war

The Bank of England is expected to maintain its base rate at 3.75% in response to economic instability caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Is the rise in Selic the ideal response to the inflationary pressure caused by conflicts in the Middle East?

The Brazilian Central Bank has opted for a cautious 0.25 percentage point reduction in its Selic rate, amidst international uncertainties and inflationary pressures from heightened Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

RBA governor warns of the recession we might have to have

Australia's Reserve Bank Governor warns that further interest rate hikes may risk driving the economy into recession in response to rising inflation.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Interest rate increase in Australia

Australia's central bank has raised the interest rate in response to rising oil prices attributed to the Iran war.

Mar 17 โ€ข 03:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Did President Lee's 'Oil Price Response' Work? Recovery of Support Rate to Over 60% After 7 Months

President Lee's approval rating has risen to over 60% for the first time in seven months, attributed to swift government measures tackling rising oil prices amidst escalating regional tensions.

Mar 15 โ€ข 23:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Searching for a Marriage Partner in the Park, Money is the Key: The Chinese Government's Sense of Crisis and Strengthened Support

The article discusses a new initiative by the Chinese government aimed at supporting marriage and childbirth in response to a declining birth rate, as observed through parents actively seeking marriage partners for their children in Beijing parks.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
World

Iran and the USA are firing rockets faster than they can be produced. At this rate, they will run out sooner in days than weeks

Iran's response to Israeli-American attacks has involved extensive use of drones and ballistic missiles, raising concerns about the sustainability of their arsenal.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador: If Colombia's response is delayed and the security rate of 50% remains for several months, there will be adjustments

Ecuador has implemented a 50% security surcharge on Colombian products, and adjustments could be made if Colombia's response is delayed.

Mar 1 โ€ข 16:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The Japanese Experiment That Became Normality

The Bank of Japan announces it will keep its key interest rate as low as possible, approaching zero, in response to a stalled economy and destructive deflation that began in the late 1990s.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Swiss Franc: Strong Response from Borrowers to the Adjustment โ€“ Low and Stable Interest Rate

There has been a massive response from borrowers to the restructuring of loans in Swiss Francs, with over 3,000 individuals seeking adjustments.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Miryang Forest Fire on its Second Dayโ€ฆ70% Containment Rate, Goal to Extinguish Main Fire by the 24th

A forest fire in Miryang, South Korea, has been ongoing for two days, with a containment rate of 70% and a goal to extinguish it by the morning of the 24th.

Feb 24 โ€ข 00:13 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Banks Cut Lending Rates After CBK Eases Policy

Major commercial banks in Kenya have reduced their lending rates in response to the Central Bank's decision to lower the Central Bank Rate from 9.00% to 8.75%.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

INTEREST RATE LOWERED โŸฉ The Central Bank of Russia continues to lower the interest rate

The Central Bank of Russia has reduced its key interest rate for the sixth consecutive meeting in response to the ongoing economic slowdown and the war in Ukraine.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Awards for Weddings and Taxes for Singles? Professor Egidijus Kลซris Evaluates Politicians' Ideas

In response to declining birth rates in Lithuania, proposals including wedding bonuses and increased taxes on singles are being assessed by Professor Egidijus Kลซris, who finds some suggestions outdated and immoral.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

France proposes bold measures to boost birth rate

France is implementing new policies aimed at increasing its birth rate in response to demographic challenges.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Almost half the hotel full, good start for the Courtyard by Marriott in Quito

The Courtyard by Marriott in Quito has achieved a 40% occupancy rate in its first month, with expectations to reach 55% by mid-2026, indicating a positive market response and impact on the national hospitality sector.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

It is announced that only one-fifth of invited residents participated in the biological monitoring study

Only 134 out of 601 invited residents participated in a biological monitoring study planned to examine 300 individuals, resulting in a 22% response rate, with variations among different cities in Lithuania.

Feb 8 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Low Birth Rate, Immigration, and Robots

The article discusses the shift in Korea's response to its low birth rate, with rising optimism over robots and AI replacing the need for immigration.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Use our rate hike calculator to see how rising interest rates might affect you

The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates to 3.85% in response to higher-than-anticipated inflation.

Feb 3 โ€ข 03:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Livret A: The Bank of France proposes to set the rate at 1.5%

The Governor of the Bank of France suggests lowering the Livret A interest rate from 1.7% to 1.5%, effective February 1, in response to inflation and European monetary policy.

Jan 15 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Gold Price Today: Will you get a discount when buying gold today? What is the gold rate in the state?

Market experts predict that gold prices will continue to rise in the coming days, with a significant change seen at the beginning of the week in response to stock market declines.

Jan 12 โ€ข 05:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

More expensive condoms and free births: China's new policies in 2026 amid demographic panic

China is implementing new demographic policies in 2026, including more expensive condoms and free childbirth, in response to concerns over declining birth rates after decades of population control measures.

Jan 5 โ€ข 23:09 UTC

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