Economy

Economy

IMF Urges Trinidad Reforms Amid Weak Growth Outlook

The International Monetary Fund projects Trinidad and Tobago's GDP to grow just 0.8 percent in 2025 and 0.7 percent in 2026, urging the government to enact decisive structural reforms. Officials warn that persistent policy conflicts threaten foreign reserves and sustainable recovery.

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Corporate

Indian Farmers Await PM Kisan 22nd Installment of Rs 2000 Amid Delays

Millions of Indian farmers wait anxiously for the 22nd installment of Rs 2,000 under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana as February draws to a close without an official release date. Media reports point to a possible crediting on February 24, though the Agriculture Ministry has offered no confirmation.

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Markets

Trump Tariffs, India GDP Top 5 Triggers for Indian Stocks This Week

Indian stocks face a volatile week ahead with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff announcements, India's Q3 GDP data and monthly F&O expiry topping the list of market movers. Investors brace for sharp swings after last week's recovery from 1%+ losses.

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Economy

US GDP Growth Slows to 1.4% in Q4 2025

U.S. gross domestic product grew at a 1.4% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2025, down sharply from the prior period. The Bureau of Economic Analysis cited a federal government shutdown as a major drag on the expansion.

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Economy

RBI: India-EU FTA to Boost Exports, Growth Stable

India's central bank expects new trade pacts like the India-EU Free Trade Agreement to sharpen export competitiveness and support stable growth. The RBI highlighted these benefits in its February 2026 monthly bulletin.

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Corporate

Measles Outbreak Hits Riverside County Amid Mall Closures, Freeway Work

Riverside County health officials declared a measles outbreak in the county's western area, urging residents to verify vaccination status as cases emerge. Closures at Moreno Valley Mall due to fire safety violations compound local disruptions alongside multiyear construction on the 91 Freeway.

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US-Politik

Trump ignoriert Gerichtsurteil und kündigt 10-Prozent-Welttarif an

US-Präsident Donald Trump kündigte den Erlass einer Verordnung für einen 10-Prozent-Tarif auf alle Importe an. Der Zoll kommt trotz eines kürzlichen Gerichtsurteils zu seinen Handelmaßnahmen hinzu.

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Space

Gove Warns of Weimar Echoes in Modern Britain

Cabinet minister Michael Gove detects parallels between today's Britain and Weimar Germany, citing politics spilling into streets, economic strains and a crumbling political center. The Spectator editor raised these concerns in a recent column.

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Corporate

Economist Wolfers: Gen Z to Be Richest Generation Ever

University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers predicts Generation Z will become the richest cohort in history, and the wealthiest in the world's richest nation. He warns the key issue is whether that wealth spreads broadly or concentrates among a few AI entrepreneurs.

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Elections

Slovenian Greens and Party of Generations Unveil Joint Manifesto

The Greens of Slovenia and the Party of Generations unveiled their joint election manifesto and candidate slate at a convention in Vrhnika on Saturday. Party leaders stressed sustainable development as the foundation of their alliance ahead of the general election.

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Europa

Ukrainische Abgeordnete planen Präsidentschaftswahl 2026

Abgeordnete der ukrainischen Werchowna Rada beschleunigen Vorbereitungen für Präsidentschaftswahlen im Herbst 2026. Parlamentarische Wahlen sollen im Frühjahr 2027 folgen, trotz anhaltender Kämpfe.

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US Politics

White House Ends Some Trump Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling

The White House issued an executive order Saturday morning terminating select tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The move follows a Supreme Court decision striking down the sweeping emergency measures.

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Middle East

Iran VP Aref: Foreign Policy Must Boost Economy

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref declared that the country's foreign policy must prioritize economic growth and bolster social capital. He delivered the message Saturday during a meeting with Tehran university lecturers in social sciences and international relations.

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Unternehmen

NYSNA stimmt über zweiten Vertrag für streikende NewYork-Presbyterian-Krankenschwestern ab

Die New York State Nurses Association hat einen zweiten vorläufigen Vertrag für 4200 streikende Krankenschwestern am NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital angekündigt. Die Gewerkschaft legt eine Sofortabstimmung ohne Details vor.

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AI

New Ford Mustang Delivers Sharper Handling in Real-World Tests

Real-world tests of the seventh-generation Ford Mustang reveal sharper handling and stronger performance than spec sheets suggest, particularly in GT and Dark Horse models. Reviewers from Car and Driver and MotorTrend report quicker lap times and more precise steering compared to the previous generation.

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