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What is behind Pakistan's 'Islamic banking'?
For the past four decades, Islamic banking has grown in prominence in Muslim countries. Is it just a marketing gimmick?
Africa's debt crisis: The need for multilateral solutions
Many observers are urging global action and greater involvement of African stakeholders in developing solutions.
European Central Bank announces 0.25% rate cut
The ECB says inflation in the euro zone is increasingly under control.
European Central Bank cuts key interest rate to 3.25%
The decision came after new figures showed eurozone inflation had fallen to its lowest level in more than three years.
Germany decries UniCredit bid for Commerzbank 'unfriendly'
UniCredit stunned markets by buying a 21% stake in Germany's second-largest lender which seeks to fend off a takeover.
Germany's church banks: Who uses them?
Some of the many banks that operate in Germany belong to churches of different denominations.
World Bank stamps $208 million Zambia grant to face drought
The sum was granted to help the African nation address the social and economic impact of drought.
EU signs €1bn financing deal for Egypt at investment forum
The funding plan will help Cairo to make economic reforms, along with investments by European companies.
ECB cuts interest rates for first time since 2019
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a quarter-point interest rate cut amid slowing inflation.
Why did the US open up banking to Cuba's private sector?
The move is seen as a boost to Internet-based services and financial services, but reactions in Cuba have been mixed.
Russia seizes assets of Germany's Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank
A court has ordered that assets of Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank in Russia be seized as part of a lawsuit.
Russian court orders asset seizures for 2 major German banks
Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank were to provide Gazprom with guarantees for the construction of a gas-processing plant.
Beating inflation: How do Europe and the US compare?
Inflation rates on both sides of the Atlantic are proving to be stickier in 2024 than many central bankers expected.
Bank of Japan announces first interest rate hike in 17 years
The move marks an end to Japan's famous and long-running negative interest rate policy.
Empty US offices cause headache for German bank
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank has embraced investments in US commercial property. What comes next?
German central bank warns of recession, citing strikes
Germany's Bundesbank cited recent strikes as a factor, but added it did not anticipate a lasting or severe recession.
ECB keeps key eurozone interest rates steady
While inflation is easing in much of Europe, it still exceeds the ECB's 2% target.
Europe's commercial property sector braces for 'big reset'
Europe's commercial property sector has been hit by a storm. Higher interest rates have caught investors off guard.
How is Nigeria dealing with fake bank notes?
Nigeria has warned people about counterfeit cash. But it's been mostly up to locals to work out if their money is real.
Are Poland's populist bankers a problem for PM Donald Tusk?
With a new government in power in Poland, a strategy of financial nationalism might not leave with the PiS party.
ECB leaves interest rates unchanged for second time
The ECB raised interest rates to recent record highs this year, but inflation has since dipped closer to its target.
How will Signa's insolvency affect Germany?
The Galeria department store chain is the focus of most concern, but the real estate sector may also be in trouble.
ECB leaves interest rates unchanged as markets falter
The European Central Bank left interest rates at 4%, snapping a record streak of 10 rate hikes.
European Central Bank moves 'digital euro' to next phase
The EU's plan to launch a "digital euro" or a common digital currency will move to a "preparation phase" in November.
China or US: Who's delaying debt relief to developing world
China has been widely blamed for the delayed global response. Beijing disagrees and puts the onus on the US.
Moroccan farmers turn to drip irrigation during drought
Morocco is investing in cutting-edge irrigation systems to save its agricultural industry from sustained drought.
World Bank: China's woes threaten East Asian economies
China's economic malaise is weighing heavily on east Asia as a whole, one of the world's key economic engines.
Eurozone inflation dips to 4.3%, fueling interest rate hopes
Price rises fall to an almost two-year low, stoking calls to pause interest rate hikes in the common currency area.
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EBRD warns China's property sector poses global risk - Huawei stays silent on ominous 5G phone
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ADB lowers growth outlook for developing Asia - Climate change threatens rice growing in Thailand
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Vietnam Air, Boeing sign $7.8bn deal - Vestager bids to lead European Investment Bank
Why Europe is pouring billions into African climate projects
European Investment Bank Vice President Thomas Östros speaks to DW.
World Bank freezes Uganda funding over anti-LGBTQ+ laws
At the beginning of August, the World Bank announced it would freeze new loans towards Uganda in light of its new anti-LGBTQ laws. Many initially viewed the move as a sign that the bank was taking a more progressive approach towards human rights issues. But is it a misguided approach?
Eurozone inflation remains unchanged in August
The European Central Bank said inflation in the 20 Eurozone countries was unchanged at 5.3% in August.
How Lebanon was plundered by its own central bank
Lebanon's disgraced central bank governor Riad Salameh represents the tip of the iceberg of a corrupt financial system.
Bank of Ireland fixes 'free money' glitch after ATM rush
For a few hours, Bank of Ireland clients were able to withdraw money they did not have from Irish ATMs.
Russia hikes interest rates to stop ruble's fall
The Russian ruble has hit its lowest level since March 2022 when it crashed after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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TSMC chip factory in Germany gets the greenlight - Italy surprise 'windfall tax' sends bank shares down
Bank of England raises interest rate to 15-year high
The interest rate was increased to an anticipated 5.25%, the bank's 14th hike in a row.
Lebanon's central bank governor steps down without successor
Riad Salameh held the post for 30 years, but is now wanted in several European countries for alleged financial crimes.
ECB hikes interest rate to 4.25% to combat inflation
The European Central Bank has lifted interest rates nine times in a row in an effort to curb persistent inflation.
Australia: Michele Bullock to be new central bank head
Bullock will be the first female governor in the 63-year history of the Reserve Bank of Australia, replacing Philip Lowe
EU confirms digital euro plans with draft bill
The European Commission publishes draft legislation on the digital euro, something that could come into use by 2026.
ECB says 'finishing line in sight' on inflation, interest
The European Central Bank vice president believes recent interest rate rises are having an impact, taming inflation.
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The Bank of England announced on Thursday it's raising its interest rate to 5 percent - it's highest since 2008
Debt relief: How can the world help developing nations?
World Bank, IMF and heads of state meet in Paris to discuss debt relief and environment support for developing nations.
Turkey's central bank hikes interest rates sharply
Turkey hiked its rate by a whopping 6.5%, seemingly turning its back on its president's unconventional fiscal policies.
China imposes limits on Russian banks
China has moved to aid the US and EU in tightening sanctions on Russia.
What's at stake in Poland's Swiss franc case?
The European Union's top court has backed Polish borrowers holding foreign-currency mortgages in a key ruling.
ECB raises key interest rate as Fed hits pause
The European Central Bank announced a quarter-point interest rate hike as inflation remains too high.
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