Serene Doomer
@serenaribena.bsky.social
Doomer working towards acceptance of the NTHE. WASF. Aligned to nature, and an ecocentric worldview. The wealth of the planet is in its biodiversity.
'China's factory sector likely shrank for an eighth month in November, highlighting the dilemma facing policymakers over whether to press ahead with tough structural reforms or roll out further stimulus amid faltering domestic and external demand.'
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November 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
'China's factory sector likely shrank for an eighth month in November, highlighting the dilemma facing policymakers over whether to press ahead with tough structural reforms or roll out further stimulus amid faltering domestic and external demand.'
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'Yen Carry Trade Collapse Threatens Global Financial Stability...
The carry trade mechanism operated as a "silent money printer" that channelled Japanese savings into worldwide investments without drawing significant regulatory attention or public scrutiny...'
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The carry trade mechanism operated as a "silent money printer" that channelled Japanese savings into worldwide investments without drawing significant regulatory attention or public scrutiny...'
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Yen Carry Trade Collapse Threatens Global Financial Stability
Discover how the yen carry trade collapse reshapes global markets, triggering liquidity crises and massive deleveraging.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
'Yen Carry Trade Collapse Threatens Global Financial Stability...
The carry trade mechanism operated as a "silent money printer" that channelled Japanese savings into worldwide investments without drawing significant regulatory attention or public scrutiny...'
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The carry trade mechanism operated as a "silent money printer" that channelled Japanese savings into worldwide investments without drawing significant regulatory attention or public scrutiny...'
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'Subprime Mortgages Are on the Rise Again...
A new report from... Equifax has found that, with few exceptions, 2025 has seen a significant increase in loan originations, balances as well as the share going to subprime borrowers across nearly all lending types.'
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A new report from... Equifax has found that, with few exceptions, 2025 has seen a significant increase in loan originations, balances as well as the share going to subprime borrowers across nearly all lending types.'
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Subprime mortgages are on the rise again
A recent report from Equifax found that lending activity of all kinds—including to less creditworthy borrowers—is growing in 2025.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
'Subprime Mortgages Are on the Rise Again...
A new report from... Equifax has found that, with few exceptions, 2025 has seen a significant increase in loan originations, balances as well as the share going to subprime borrowers across nearly all lending types.'
www.newsweek.com/subprime-mor...
A new report from... Equifax has found that, with few exceptions, 2025 has seen a significant increase in loan originations, balances as well as the share going to subprime borrowers across nearly all lending types.'
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'Unrest threatens Peruvian mango harvest.
The Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (Apem) has issued a strongly worded statement denying accusations of price fixing amid growing unrest in the northern region of Piura.'
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The Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (Apem) has issued a strongly worded statement denying accusations of price fixing amid growing unrest in the northern region of Piura.'
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Unrest threatens Peruvian mango harvest
Rumours of alleged price fixing lead to violent attacks on Piuran growers
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November 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
'Unrest threatens Peruvian mango harvest.
The Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (Apem) has issued a strongly worded statement denying accusations of price fixing amid growing unrest in the northern region of Piura.'
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The Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (Apem) has issued a strongly worded statement denying accusations of price fixing amid growing unrest in the northern region of Piura.'
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'Russia warns Japan against deploying medium-range missiles on relevant islands.
Japan's deployment of offensive weapon systems in the region of frontier islands disrupts regional security and stability, posing a serious threat to neighboring countries'
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Japan's deployment of offensive weapon systems in the region of frontier islands disrupts regional security and stability, posing a serious threat to neighboring countries'
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November 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
'Russia warns Japan against deploying medium-range missiles on relevant islands.
Japan's deployment of offensive weapon systems in the region of frontier islands disrupts regional security and stability, posing a serious threat to neighboring countries'
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Japan's deployment of offensive weapon systems in the region of frontier islands disrupts regional security and stability, posing a serious threat to neighboring countries'
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'Beijing is accelerating military preparations with the goal of seizing Taiwan by force by 2027, President Lai Ching-te said at a press briefing Wednesday. Taiwan will introduce a $40 billion supplementary defense budget to protect its democracy, Lai said.'
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Taiwan's President Lai lashes out against Beijing, pledges $40 billion in additional defense budget
Beijing considers democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and regards its reunification with the mainland "a historical inevitability." Taiwan rejects those claims.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
'Beijing is accelerating military preparations with the goal of seizing Taiwan by force by 2027, President Lai Ching-te said at a press briefing Wednesday. Taiwan will introduce a $40 billion supplementary defense budget to protect its democracy, Lai said.'
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'In scenes that have become routine across Libya, 70yo Mohammed spent more than 7 hrs outside Jumhouria Bank’s Tripoli branch hoping to withdraw 2,000 dinars ($363). When he finally reached the counter, he was told the bank had cut the limit to just 1,000 dinars.'
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Libya’s cash crisis: Not yet a bank run but no solutions soon
Libya’s deepening cash crisis fuels long queues, shrinking withdrawals, ATM failures, and worsening public frustration
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November 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
'In scenes that have become routine across Libya, 70yo Mohammed spent more than 7 hrs outside Jumhouria Bank’s Tripoli branch hoping to withdraw 2,000 dinars ($363). When he finally reached the counter, he was told the bank had cut the limit to just 1,000 dinars.'
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'The country has to face up to the hard truth that it has maxed out on its fiscal flexibility... Here’s the thing. Japan’s huge debt burden is real. Low interest rates are not. Government bond yields have been kept artificially low by the Bank of Japan'
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Japan needs to end its dangerous debt delusion
The country has to face up to the hard truth that it has maxed out on its fiscal flexibility
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November 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
'The country has to face up to the hard truth that it has maxed out on its fiscal flexibility... Here’s the thing. Japan’s huge debt burden is real. Low interest rates are not. Government bond yields have been kept artificially low by the Bank of Japan'
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'Mega-blockades continue into their fourth day...
Organizers defend the need for the blockages that affect not only the nation’s economy but also the daily life of Mexican residents by accusing the govt of having ignored the demands of farmers & truckers.'
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Organizers defend the need for the blockages that affect not only the nation’s economy but also the daily life of Mexican residents by accusing the govt of having ignored the demands of farmers & truckers.'
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Mega-blockades continue into their fourth day as their effects start to hurt
The mega-blockades shutting down highways and hindering truck access to U.S. ports of entry extended into a fourth day on Thursday.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
'Mega-blockades continue into their fourth day...
Organizers defend the need for the blockages that affect not only the nation’s economy but also the daily life of Mexican residents by accusing the govt of having ignored the demands of farmers & truckers.'
mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mega-bl...
Organizers defend the need for the blockages that affect not only the nation’s economy but also the daily life of Mexican residents by accusing the govt of having ignored the demands of farmers & truckers.'
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'Bakers said delays in government-imported flour & other shortages make it difficult to meet demand for the iconic roll, whose price has been fixed for 17 yrs under the previous socialist government. Bolivia imports about 3/4 of its wheat, mainly from Argentina.'
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Bolivia's bread shortage highlights subsidy reform challenge
Shortages of Bolivia's state-subsidized marraqueta bread roll are creating an early test for newly elected President Rodrigo Paz, as dwindling wheat supplies and rising costs squeeze bakers and frustr...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
'Bakers said delays in government-imported flour & other shortages make it difficult to meet demand for the iconic roll, whose price has been fixed for 17 yrs under the previous socialist government. Bolivia imports about 3/4 of its wheat, mainly from Argentina.'
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'Putin: Russia ready to fight until last Ukrainian dies...
He said that the latest US peace proposal... could form “the basis for future agreements”, but then dismissed Ukraine’s leadership as illegitimate and said it was “senseless” to sign anything with them.'
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He said that the latest US peace proposal... could form “the basis for future agreements”, but then dismissed Ukraine’s leadership as illegitimate and said it was “senseless” to sign anything with them.'
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November 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
'Putin: Russia ready to fight until last Ukrainian dies...
He said that the latest US peace proposal... could form “the basis for future agreements”, but then dismissed Ukraine’s leadership as illegitimate and said it was “senseless” to sign anything with them.'
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He said that the latest US peace proposal... could form “the basis for future agreements”, but then dismissed Ukraine’s leadership as illegitimate and said it was “senseless” to sign anything with them.'
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'North Korea makes Russian mandatory in schools
Kozlov said the 2 countries are cooperating in education across sectors such as banking, energy, medicine, & geology. He added that Russia is building a center in North Korea that will offer Russian-language education'
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Kozlov said the 2 countries are cooperating in education across sectors such as banking, energy, medicine, & geology. He added that Russia is building a center in North Korea that will offer Russian-language education'
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North Korea makes Russian mandatory in schools
Pyongyang bolsters educational ties with Moscow while materially supporting its war in Ukraine.
www.politico.eu
November 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
'North Korea makes Russian mandatory in schools
Kozlov said the 2 countries are cooperating in education across sectors such as banking, energy, medicine, & geology. He added that Russia is building a center in North Korea that will offer Russian-language education'
www.politico.eu/article/nort...
Kozlov said the 2 countries are cooperating in education across sectors such as banking, energy, medicine, & geology. He added that Russia is building a center in North Korea that will offer Russian-language education'
www.politico.eu/article/nort...
'American forces have carried out at least 21 strikes on boats it claims were carrying narcotics to its shores over the last few months. The US has accused the South American country's president, Nicolas Maduro, of being involved in the drugs trade - a claim he denies.'
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Trump says land operations against Venezuela drugs gangs to start 'very soon'
Donald Trump's comments come a few days after the US designated Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organisation.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
'American forces have carried out at least 21 strikes on boats it claims were carrying narcotics to its shores over the last few months. The US has accused the South American country's president, Nicolas Maduro, of being involved in the drugs trade - a claim he denies.'
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'Britain threatened by gas shortages as N Sea output plummets.
...the amount of gas produced by the N Sea this year will decline by over 80pc – from 27 (bcm) to just 5bcm by 2035 – making the UK massively reliant on supplies from Norway, the US and Qatar.'
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...the amount of gas produced by the N Sea this year will decline by over 80pc – from 27 (bcm) to just 5bcm by 2035 – making the UK massively reliant on supplies from Norway, the US and Qatar.'
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November 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
'Britain threatened by gas shortages as N Sea output plummets.
...the amount of gas produced by the N Sea this year will decline by over 80pc – from 27 (bcm) to just 5bcm by 2035 – making the UK massively reliant on supplies from Norway, the US and Qatar.'
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...the amount of gas produced by the N Sea this year will decline by over 80pc – from 27 (bcm) to just 5bcm by 2035 – making the UK massively reliant on supplies from Norway, the US and Qatar.'
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'“Estimates suggest the Norwegian Fen deposit could cover a sizeable share of future EU demand for rare earth minerals, & the exploration of Arctic deposits has been framed by analysts as pillars of Europe’s emerging ‘mineral sovereignty’ agenda,” Heron told CNBC'
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‘Time to act now’: The push to develop Europe’s blockbuster rare earths discoveries
From an ‘invisible mine’ to a radical relocation, two mining companies at the heart of Europe's resource security push are taking very different approaches.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
'“Estimates suggest the Norwegian Fen deposit could cover a sizeable share of future EU demand for rare earth minerals, & the exploration of Arctic deposits has been framed by analysts as pillars of Europe’s emerging ‘mineral sovereignty’ agenda,” Heron told CNBC'
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'Moscow is using Belarus to unleash swarms of balloons into Lithuania to create air-traffic chaos... Since Oct the Baltic region’s second-largest airport, in Vilnius, has been forced to close 9 times due to the swarms of balloons, which also reached Latvia'
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November 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM
'Moscow is using Belarus to unleash swarms of balloons into Lithuania to create air-traffic chaos... Since Oct the Baltic region’s second-largest airport, in Vilnius, has been forced to close 9 times due to the swarms of balloons, which also reached Latvia'
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'Hundreds of children ‘terrified’ & alone after fleeing el-Fasher.
Hundreds of Sudanese children have arrived in the town of Tawila in Sudan’s W Darfur region without their parents since the paramilitary (RSF) seized control of the city of el-Fasher last month'
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Hundreds of Sudanese children have arrived in the town of Tawila in Sudan’s W Darfur region without their parents since the paramilitary (RSF) seized control of the city of el-Fasher last month'
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Hundreds of children ‘terrified’ and alone after fleeing Sudan’s el-Fasher
Humanitarian group says at least 400 children reached Tawila without their parents after Rapid Support Forces' advance.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
'Hundreds of children ‘terrified’ & alone after fleeing el-Fasher.
Hundreds of Sudanese children have arrived in the town of Tawila in Sudan’s W Darfur region without their parents since the paramilitary (RSF) seized control of the city of el-Fasher last month'
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Hundreds of Sudanese children have arrived in the town of Tawila in Sudan’s W Darfur region without their parents since the paramilitary (RSF) seized control of the city of el-Fasher last month'
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'Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has signed an agreement with Alberta’s premier that will roll back certain climate rules to spur investment in energy production, while encouraging construction of a new oil pipeline to the West Coast.'
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Canada’s Carney rolls back climate rules to boost investments
In its deal with Alberta, Canada will scrap emissions cap on the oil and gas sector, among other moves.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
'Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has signed an agreement with Alberta’s premier that will roll back certain climate rules to spur investment in energy production, while encouraging construction of a new oil pipeline to the West Coast.'
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'...the trillion-dollar question. This one technology is propping up the economy in so many ways. But we’re at a point where we’re not sure where that technology is going. It’s hard for even the companies building the technology to articulate where they’re going.'
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A.I. and the Trillion-Dollar Question
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November 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
'...the trillion-dollar question. This one technology is propping up the economy in so many ways. But we’re at a point where we’re not sure where that technology is going. It’s hard for even the companies building the technology to articulate where they’re going.'
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"US Treasury posted $284.4 billion deficit in October, the worst opening month to any fiscal year in history.
This exceeds the previous record of $284.1 billion in October 2020, during the historic pandemic response.
The deficit spiral is accelerating at a record pace."
This exceeds the previous record of $284.1 billion in October 2020, during the historic pandemic response.
The deficit spiral is accelerating at a record pace."
November 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
"US Treasury posted $284.4 billion deficit in October, the worst opening month to any fiscal year in history.
This exceeds the previous record of $284.1 billion in October 2020, during the historic pandemic response.
The deficit spiral is accelerating at a record pace."
This exceeds the previous record of $284.1 billion in October 2020, during the historic pandemic response.
The deficit spiral is accelerating at a record pace."
'The US economy faces its most perilous moment yet
With the govt shut down for more than a mth, all the standard data were put on hold. But numbers are finally starting to come through – & the figures released just before the holiday were far from encouraging.'
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With the govt shut down for more than a mth, all the standard data were put on hold. But numbers are finally starting to come through – & the figures released just before the holiday were far from encouraging.'
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November 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
'The US economy faces its most perilous moment yet
With the govt shut down for more than a mth, all the standard data were put on hold. But numbers are finally starting to come through – & the figures released just before the holiday were far from encouraging.'
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
With the govt shut down for more than a mth, all the standard data were put on hold. But numbers are finally starting to come through – & the figures released just before the holiday were far from encouraging.'
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
'As housing affordability deteriorates, those who believe they are locked out of home ownership resort to a mixture of high-risk bets & what US economic commentator Kyla Scanlon calls “financial nihilism”—why strive & save when it won’t be enough to make it anyway?'
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The housing crisis is pushing Gen Z into crypto and economic nihilism
Locked out of home ownership, young adults are turning to risky financial behaviour
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November 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
'As housing affordability deteriorates, those who believe they are locked out of home ownership resort to a mixture of high-risk bets & what US economic commentator Kyla Scanlon calls “financial nihilism”—why strive & save when it won’t be enough to make it anyway?'
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'Bank for International Settlements head Pablo Hernandez de Cos has added his voice to escalating warnings about the role of non-bank firms including hedge funds in sovereign bond markets, at a time of historic govt debt levels & a fraught geopolitical backdrop.'
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Hedge Fund Bond Market Bets Risk Yield Spikes, BIS Chief Warns
Bank for International Settlements head Pablo Hernandez de Cos has added his voice to escalating warnings about the role of non-bank firms including hedge funds in sovereign bond markets, at a time of...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
'Bank for International Settlements head Pablo Hernandez de Cos has added his voice to escalating warnings about the role of non-bank firms including hedge funds in sovereign bond markets, at a time of historic govt debt levels & a fraught geopolitical backdrop.'
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'Higher government spending alone will not fix Germany, warns IMF.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s multibillion-euro debt-funded investment push will not be enough to fix the country’s flagging economy over the medium term, the IMF said on Wednesday.'
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s multibillion-euro debt-funded investment push will not be enough to fix the country’s flagging economy over the medium term, the IMF said on Wednesday.'
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Higher government spending alone will not fix Germany, warns IMF
Europe’s biggest economy needs more structural reforms for return to growth over medium term
www.ft.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
'Higher government spending alone will not fix Germany, warns IMF.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s multibillion-euro debt-funded investment push will not be enough to fix the country’s flagging economy over the medium term, the IMF said on Wednesday.'
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s multibillion-euro debt-funded investment push will not be enough to fix the country’s flagging economy over the medium term, the IMF said on Wednesday.'
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'The impetus for Reeves’s latest round of tax rises, totalling £26bn – after her historic £40bn tax-raising budget last year – came from a summer rethink by the OBR, which has consistently overestimated the UK’s productivity since the great fin'l crash of 2008.'
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Reeves’s tax-raising budget is crash-landing on an economy that is struggling for growth
Bond vigilantes may be reassured but the jury is out for households and businesses
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November 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
'The impetus for Reeves’s latest round of tax rises, totalling £26bn – after her historic £40bn tax-raising budget last year – came from a summer rethink by the OBR, which has consistently overestimated the UK’s productivity since the great fin'l crash of 2008.'
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