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Poland’s Economic Rise Is Becoming a Travel Story Worth Watching
More Polish households can afford to travel, and airlines, hotel owners, and lenders are backing additional capacity.
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Health
COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths, agencies warn
With the number of under-five deaths at an all-time recorded low of 5.2 million in 2019, disruptions in child and maternal health services due to the COVID-19 pandemic are putting millions of additional lives at stake The number of global under-five deaths dropped to its lowest point on record in 2019 – down to 5.2 million from 12.5 million in 1990, according to new mortality estimates released by UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the World Bank Group. Since then, however, surveys by UNICEF a
Business
China's third-quarter economic growth quickens to 4.5% as exports surge, beating estimates
China's economic growth accelerated in the third quarter, as foreign demand for the country's technological goods largely offset sluggish consumer demand.
World
Tunisia’s economic crisis deepens as the promise of a better life fades
Joblessness, failing services and rising costs deepen hardship across the country.
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IMF global economic forecast shows 'resilience under strain'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that global economic output will slow to 3.1% this year in spite of geopolitical disruptions, but warns that high inflation and AI share valuations could be risks for financial stability. Also in this edition: Russia says it has exported $320 billion worth of oil and gas to European countries since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, despite sanctions. Plus: Dangote refinery extends its IPO deadline by two weeks to attract even more retail investors.
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Why Carney’s economic overhaul is clashing with Canada’s unions
Unions say proposed changes to Canada's labour laws could weaken workers’ right to strike.
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Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?
Crude flows through Hormuz have recovered, but tanker insurance costs and geopolitical risks remain barriers to a return to normality.
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Can Tajikistan’s economic boom survive its debt gamble?
Rapid growth masks Tajikistan’s reliance on remittances and risky state debt.
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Business
An absence of significant economic slowdown doesn't mean no signs of stagflation risks. Here's why
Keep watch for signs of stagflation, even if there isn't a significant slowdown in the economy, according to J.P. Morgan.
World
Germany: Economic institutes double growth forecast for 2026
Experts predict German GDP growth will double to 1.3% this year but warn of structural difficulties ahead. The picture is complicated, they say, especially because of uncertainty in the energy sector.
Science
Leading institutes double German economic growth forecasts for 2026
German research institutes have increased their prognosis for the country's economic growth to 1.3% in 2026
Politics
Moroccans head to polls amid economic uncertainty to decide next parliament
Millions of Moroccans vote today for a 395-seat parliament amid new digital proxy and anti-fraud measures.
Business
Treasury yields are little changed as traders await Fed comments
U.S. Treasury yields were relatively unchanged on Tuesday as investors awaited new clues on the state of the U.S. economy.
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How an economic squeeze is changing everyday life and work for Iranians
Iran’s government is trying to change some work patterns to help save on fuel and energy amid struggles and shortages.
Business
Is Germany's economic slump finally over?
Despite a slew of negative headlines, the German economy has posted its best figures in years. There are reasons for optimism, but structural issues remain.
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Could this economic squeeze sway US voters?
Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power.
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