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What’s in the new pope’s in-tray: financial woes, doctrinal rows

Pope Leo XIV faces major challenges such as budget issues, declining faith in Europe, tensions over reforms, handling clerical abuse scandals, and navigating complex diplomacy after his election.

investing.com • 08/05/2025 - 20:43 PM

IMF-World Bank meetings end with little tariff clarity, but economic foreboding

Global finance leaders met in Washington to discuss U.S. tariffs, resulting in more uncertainty and concerns over economic damage and rising debt risks amid stalled negotiations.

investing.com • 27/04/2025 - 10:09 AM

Carney pauses final day campaign events after Vancouver tragedy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney halted campaigns after a tragic incident in Vancouver, while he and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre vie for voter support ahead of a crucial election.

investing.com • 27/04/2025 - 10:07 AM

China issues tax refund policies for foreign tourists to boost inbound consumption

China will lower tax refund thresholds and expand refund stores for tourists to stimulate economic growth amid weak domestic demand.

investing.com • 27/04/2025 - 03:16 AM

TikTok to enter Japan’s e-commerce industry, Nikkei reports

TikTok plans to launch its e-commerce platform in Japan and expand globally while dealing with U.S. regulatory challenges and a requirement to divest its assets by January 2024.

investing.com • 26/04/2025 - 21:14 PM

Pakistan requests extra 10 billion yuan on China swap line, says finance minister

Pakistan requests a $1.4 billion increase in its currency swap line with China, aims to issue a Panda bond, and anticipates economic growth despite tensions with India.

investing.com • 26/04/2025 - 16:22 PM

ECB consensus builds for June rate cut but no appetite for big move, sources say

ECB policymakers lean towards a June rate cut due to falling inflation and economic uncertainty, but they avoid drastic measures amid mixed global economic signals.

investing.com • 26/04/2025 - 16:17 PM

South Korea to approach trade talks with US ’cautiously’, industry minister says

South Korea's Industry Minister emphasizes a cautious approach to U.S. trade talks, aiming for tariff exemptions and crafting balanced trade agreements while monitoring progress with other countries.

investing.com • 26/04/2025 - 11:23 AM

World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF

Global policymakers express relief that the U.S. economic order remains intact despite Trump's approach, while concerns grow over the absence of a U.S. dollar alternative.

investing.com • 26/04/2025 - 10:04 AM

Young Canadians favor Conservatives in election despite Trump threat

Pierre Poilievre rallies in Vaughan, highlighting issues for young voters like cost of living and housing, as Conservatives challenge Liberals in upcoming Canadian elections.

investing.com • 26/04/2025 - 10:02 AM

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