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IN-DEPTH
EU prioritizing arms over social justice
The European Union is experiencing a significant wealth disparity, with 487 billionaires seeing their wealth increase by €405 billion while 93 million citizens, including 20 million children, face poverty.
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ECB chief urges quick EU recovery plan to pull economy from ‘dramatic fall’
European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde urges European Union (EU) leaders to quickly agree on a recovery package that would pull the economy from a "dramatic fall" or risk a change in sentiment on markets.
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ECB chief: Eurozone economy to shrink sharply this year
The European Central Bank chief says the eurozone is grappling with unprecedented contraction in the aftermath of the new coronavirus’ outbreak.
EU
Euro zone economy to shrink between 8% and 12% in 2020
The euro zone economy is likely to shrink between 8% and 12% this year as it struggles to overcome the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
REPORTS
ECB outlines threats to EU's fragile economy
European Central Bank President says major threats face the EU's economy, the newest of which is the Coronavirus.
REPORTS
Trump and Brexit key threats to eurozone economy
Donald Trump's trade policies and Brexit are the key threats currently facing the eurozone economy.
ECONOMY
No-deal Brexit to incur costs on UK: IMF
The IMF warns that a Brexit with no deal would lead to a contraction in the British economy.
ARGENTINA
IMF, Argentina making ‘progress’ in bailout talks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is making progress with Argentina toward securing a bailout for the crisis-hit Latin American country.
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