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The UK’s first rate cut in four years is awkward for Labour
The U.K.’s finance minister spent all week saying Britain’s economy is broken. Then the BoE cut interest rates.
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Bank of England cuts key interest rate to 5 percent, saying inflation threat has eased
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Malta central bank chief steps down ahead of criminal trial
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US and its allies rush to save their climate movement from Trump
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BoE set for knife-edge decision on first rate cut
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Maltese central bank chief defies calls to resign amid sprawling corruption case
Edward Scicluna says he will remain in office despite ongoing criminal proceedings against him, citing a controversial carve-out for central bankers.
Hungary quietly takes €1B loan from Chinese banks
With public debt at a record high, Budapest is increasingly looking to Beijing for cash.
Trump courting crypto industry could spell trouble for Europe
Trump’s about-turn on crypto-assets — and his pick of crypto-evangelist running mate JD Vance — resurfaces a nightmare scenario for EU policymakers.
Europe’s manufacturing slump shows no signs of ending
Manufacturing in Europe’s industrial heartland weakened further in July, confirming the worst fears of EU leaders concerned by the direction that the bloc’s economy is taking. S&P …
Washington’s most powerful interests don’t know whether to cheer Harris — or dread her
Would she bring continuity with Joe Biden’s policies? A more centrist vibe? A sharper progressive bite? Industries including tech, energy and pharma want to know.
Lagarde to skip G20 to feel the Olympic buzz in Paris
The ECB president will also miss a meeting of G7 officials.
The time Kamala Harris upset the Brits
The probable Democratic presidential candidate ruffled feathers when she visited Britain back in November.
15 experts predict what Biden’s dropout means for the 2024 election
Political analysts and historians weigh in on an unprecedented moment in American politics.
What happens next now that Biden has dropped out?
The next nominee must begin locking down the endorsements of delegates.
ECB leaves rates unchanged, keeps door open to September cut
Lagarde shrugs off sticky inflation but takes a gloomier view of the economy.
To do: 6 thorny issues lurking in MEPs’ inboxes
From creating an EU-wide money market to protecting kids online, POLITICO looks at what lies ahead for lawmakers.
Report: Trump wouldn’t fire Fed’s Powell if reelected
The presumptive GOP nominee’s remarks suggest that he may not go further than he did in his first term.
Blood turns to martyrdom as Republicans rally around Trump
The incident served to reinforce one of the pillars of Trump’s image: Strength.
European Investment Bank’s ex-chief denies €1M corruption allegations
Investigation centers on reported payoff deal between former president of EIB and senior official.
Investors too confused by French election to panic — yet
Markets will certainly make their position known if politicking threatens to stretch public finances.
The dirty little secret no politician will admit: There is no way to ‘go for growth’
Everything now is just a euphemism for financial repression and austerity. That doesn’t stop politicians looking for magical alternatives.
Paris was on the cusp of becoming the EU’s finance hub. Then came the election.
The French vote could deal a massive blow to the capital’s post-Brexit ambitions.
Hungary is flirting with China — at what cost to the EU?
Budapest’s friendly ties with Beijing run contrary to Brussels’ de-risking efforts.
Fortress Hungary has a surprising answer to its population crisis: Migration
Quietly and without much fanfare, Viktor Orbán’s government is allowing more and more guest workers into the country.
City dreams of Labour win to deliver new Brexit deal
It’s considered a ‘hanging offense,’ but could some EU countries hash out side deals with the UK on financial services?
EU prosecutors launch bombshell corruption probe into former European Investment Bank chief
Investigators raided Werner Hoyer’s house as part of an “abuse of influence” investigation.
UK hits 2 percent inflation target
The metric bolsters a beleaguered Conservative party that had made inflation a central issue ahead of the July 4 election.
G7 strikes provisional deal on using Russian assets for $50B Ukraine loan
But crucial details remain unsolved as diplomats fear that talks might drag on until the end of the year.