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A few weeks ago, the European Central Bank (ECB) reported that the inflation target had been adjusted. Since 2003 the inflation target has been less than, but close to, 2 percent inflation in the [...]

In the first quarter, economic growth forecasts for the US economy were continually revised upwards, helped by rapid vaccinations and strong government support programmes. Now it seems to be [...]

Europe reacted remarkably assertively to the Belarusian hijacking of a Ryanair flight from Greece to Lithuania. Onboard was journalist and opposition member Roman Protasevich, who is now facing [...]

Interest rates are rising. First because of rising inflation expectations, but in recent weeks also because of rising real interest rates. The reason for this is the improved growth prospects for [...]