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Russia's war to keep hitting EU economy, push up inflation
Read full article: Russia's war to keep hitting EU economy, push up inflationEuropean Union expects Russia’s war in Ukraine to wreak havoc with the economic recovery for the foreseeable future through lower annual growth and record-high inflation.
Strong ruble could hurt Russian businesses, official warns
Read full article: Strong ruble could hurt Russian businesses, official warnsAs the ruble strengthens to levels not seen in seven years, Russia’s minister of economic development warns that the country’s businesses could suffer if the trend persists.
Tropical tossup: Models differ on how area in tropics could impact Central Florida
Read full article: Tropical tossup: Models differ on how area in tropics could impact Central FloridaWith the official start of hurricane season a day away, we are watching an area in the tropics for development this week that could play a role in our first weekend of the season.
Treasury bars Russia payments in dollars from US accounts
Read full article: Treasury bars Russia payments in dollars from US accountsThe Treasury Department will not allow any Russian government debt payments from accounts at U.S. financial institutions to be made in U.S. dollars, an agency official says.
Russia says it transferred bond payment to avoid default
Read full article: Russia says it transferred bond payment to avoid defaultRussia’s Finance Ministry said it transferred a $117 million bond interest payment in an attempt to avoid a default on government debt but left it open if the money actually reached foreign investors by the deadline.
Erdogan replaces finance minister as Turkey's lira crashes
Read full article: Erdogan replaces finance minister as Turkey's lira crashesTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has appointed a new treasury and finance minister after the previous one stepped down as the country's currency has tumbled to record lows.
Turkish lira plunges 10% after Erdogan defends rate cuts
Read full article: Turkish lira plunges 10% after Erdogan defends rate cutsThe Turkish currency has weakened by nearly 10% against the U.S. dollar, a day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insisted there would be no turning back from his unconventional policy of cutting interest rates despite high inflation.
Lagging US, Europe speeds up help for virus-hit economy
Read full article: Lagging US, Europe speeds up help for virus-hit economyThe move is aimed at preventing a premature rise in borrowing costs while businesses are still struggling with coronavirus restrictions like curfews and shutdowns. But it is too early for the eurozone to withstand higher rates, usually associated with recovering growth and inflation. This is undesirable.”AdThe bond purchases have the effect of pushing down bond yields, which are used as benchmarks for borrowing across the region. The rise in longer-term borrowing rates is regarded as a spillover from the U.S., where the economic recovery is expected to be faster. By contrast, the eurozone economy is not expected to recover until mid-2022, held back by a slow vaccine rollout and lower levels of government relief spending compared with the U.S.
It’s OK to dream as the Euro snowfall forecast goes wild near the Florida-Georgia line
Read full article: It’s OK to dream as the Euro snowfall forecast goes wild near the Florida-Georgia lineJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – About two or three times each winter, the global forecast models (Euro and GFS) fly off the rails. This year’s crazy story is coming from the Euro Global Forecast Model. AdThe result is to stream onshore moisture while there is just enough cold air to allow for snow in Southern Georgia. The 00z Wednesday Euro Snowfall Forecast rides off the rails over Southern Georgia. Just like the movie “Dumb and Dumber” when Jim Carey asked what were his chances of becoming Lauren Holly’s boyfriend?
The Latest: Ireland sets new virus restrictions for 6 weeks
Read full article: The Latest: Ireland sets new virus restrictions for 6 weeks(AP Photo/Anupam Nath)LONDON — Ireland’s government is putting the country at its highest level of coronavirus restrictions for six weeks in a bid to combat a rise in infections. The board members hail from top California top universities and medical providers, along with state and local public health officials. ___AUSTIN, Texas -- Health officials in Texas have reported 4,319 COVID-19 hospital patients, the most since Aug. 28. Khan’s remarks come amid a slight increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths in recent weeks. Pakistan also reported 440 new confirmed cases, raising its total cases to 323,452 since February when Pakistan reported its first case.