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Biden zeroes in on the newly powerful House GOP as a threat to the rebounding economy
President Joe Biden is fine-tuning his argument for reelection in an intensive stretch of travel and fundraising, homing…
China adds billions to its 2021 GDP estimate, but its economy is facing a big test this year
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2021 was over half a trillion yuan more than initially calculated, official…
Brexit has cracked Britain’s economic foundations
It’s been two years since former Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed his Brexit trade deal and triumphantly declared…
Nigeria raises cash withdrawal limits after outcry
Nigeria’s central bank has significantly increased limits it had imposed on cash withdrawals following a public outcry. Earlier…
Taiwan’s military has a problem: as China fears grow, recruitment pool shrinks
Taiwan has noticed a hole in its defense plans that is steadily getting bigger. And it’s not one…
Nigeria releases new banknotes into circulation
Nigeria will on Thursday introduce into circulation its new currency in the first such redesign in 20 years.…
Ghana inflation hits decades-high to over 50%
Ghana’s inflation rate increased to 50.3% in November, up from 40.4% in the previous month, according to the…
Cuba’s Declining Economy Prompts ‘Historic’ Migration to US
BARACOA, Cuba — Roger García Ordaz makes no secret of his many attempts to flee. He has tried…
MPs in push to scrap Nigeria cash withdrawal limits
Nigerian lawmakers have summoned the country’s central bank governor over the implementation of a recently introduced policy that…
Nigeria imposes restrictions on cash withdrawals
Nigeria’s central bank has limited weekly over-the-counter cash withdrawals by individuals and corporates to 100,000 Naira ($225; £186)…