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Narratives matter in economics, and we must acknowledge the circumstances the government faces and give credit where due, says economist Mohamed A El-Erian

German big business groups demanded almost in unison Thursday that embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz call elections soon to restore political stability in Europe's stuttering top economy.

The Taoiseach acknowledged the risk of a transatlantic trade shock had increased.

The Czech central bank has cut its key interest rate for the eighth time in a row as inflation remains low and the economy is making a slow recovery

Olaf Scholz’s sacking of his finance minister has plunged Europe’s largest economy into considerable uncertainty

Americans believe firmly in democracy, and Trump winning is not an endorsement of authoritarianism

In state with one of the largest proportions of working-class voters, populist line may overcome past political allegiance

Germany is bracing for political upheaval, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz set to govern in a weakened position after firing his finance minister in a dramatic collapse of his coalition. Scholz now faces a critical confidence vote in January, which could force snap elections by March and leave Europe’s largest economy…

Sweden's central bank cuts interest rate to 2.75%, aiming to stabilize economy and inflation. Norway maintains policy rate at 4.5%.

Following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections, Europe now has to prepare for a new era of economic protectionism. Trump’s policies during a second term will undoubtedly have major consequences for the continent’s economy, geopolitical stability and progress addressing climate change, and may even threaten the future of…

Presidents are “not permitted under the law” to fire Federal Reserve chair or demote governors, Powell insists