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Turkey mulls capital controls as lira slumps
Turkey steps toward capital controls to support the country's lira. Analysts say economic slowdown may be on the way.
Japan's central bank stands firm as yen falls
A decade of currency stability has come to an end with the rising cost of necessities and dear luxuries.
Africa could earn billions in unpaid taxes
The shadow economy deprives Africa of billions in tax revenues.
ECB pledges interest rate rise in July as inflation rises
The European Central Bank has left the interest rate unchanged but indicated that it will change in July.
World Bank expects 'steeper growth slowdown'
The World Bank has cut its global growth estimate to 2.9 % in the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Interview Franziska Ohnsorge
Franziska Ohnsorge, World Bank Group
World Bank warns of 'stagflation,' slashes growth forecast
1970s-style stagflation is set to persist amid soaring commodity prices. Developing countries could be worst hit.
Antwerp's diamond traders take on Belgian banks
Diamond dealers in Belgium claim EU rules against money laundering are being used to discriminate against them.
Germany: Deutsche Bank raided in 'greenwashing' probe
Investigators search Deutsche Bank and its subsidiary DWS as part of an investment fraud investigation.
EU heading toward recession?
Economic figures don't look rosy for the EU at the moment, not least due to the fallout of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Bank of England raises interest rates to 13-year-high
It is the fourth month in a row the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee has voted in favor of a rise.
US Fed raises interest rates to tackle inflation
The central bank has announced a 0.5% interest rate hike — its highest increase in more than 20 years.
Deutsche Bank under pressure after money laundering raids
The probe reportedly concerns a transaction involving the family of Syrian leader Bashar Assad.
The central banker cleaning up Putin's mess
Elvira Nabiullina charmed many in the West with her policymaking. But that's changing, as she manages Russia's war fund.
Eurozone sees record inflation in March
The war in Ukraine and the economic impact of the COVID pandemic in China are continuing to drive a rise in prices.
How to help Ukraine's war-ravaged economy
As the World Bank and the IMF meet in Washington, calls for fresh financial aid and debt write-offs are growing louder.
Macron banks on booming economy
President Macron is hoping the booming French economy boosts his re-election bid. But, some voters feel left behind.
EU proposes solution to Ukrainian refugees' cash problem
Many of the 4 million refugees from Ukraine brought cash to Europe. Until now, banks have been turning them down.
Halal - The big musiness of muslim consumers
The term "halal” doesn’t just refer to foods that conform to Muslim law
Ukraine war pushes eurozone inflation to 7.5%
Russia's invasion of its neighbor and the sanctions that followed have meant spiraling energy costs across the EU.
Macron banks on robust economy for reelection
With the French economy rebounding from the pandemic, President Macron is hoping it can boost his reelection bid.
Putin's payment plan to worsen EU gas crunch
Western countries using Russian gas are in a predicament over Putin's plan to demand rubles payments for gas.
Swiss banks and Russian sanctions
Switzerland has frozen many Russian accounts. But critics doubt whether sanctions really work.
Ukraine war a severe test for the whole world
The Ukraine war is taking a heavy toll on both civilians in the country and the world economy as a whole.
What is SWIFT?
Leading Russian banks have been excluded from the SWIFT network. But what is SWIFT?
EU excludes 7 Russian banks from SWIFT
The bloc's sanctions to exclude seven Russian banks from the SWIFT global payments system have come into force.
Russia's economy in crisis as sanctions bite
The bloodshed in Ukraine has prompted huge financial sanctions against Russia. The measures are starting to bite.
How severe are the new sanctions on Russia?
As Russia unleashes its war in Ukraine, the US and the EU have prepared new sanctions aimed at punishing Vladimir Putin.
What is cryptocurrency?
There are now more than 4,000 digital currencies. How do they work?
Pay with Bitcoin? No thanks!
The task: Buy bitcoin and try to go shopping with it in Berlin.
Credit Suisse had autocrats, criminals as clients — report
Switzerland's second-largest bank failed to crack down on accounts held by dictators, criminals and corrupt politicians.
Oligarch's death sends Czech giant west
After the death of Czech oligarch Petr Kellner, PPF Group appears to be retreating from his bet on eastern markets.
Oil and gas funding questioned
Major European banks are still funding projects to expand oil and gas production, ShareAction says.
World Bank warns of crisis for developing nations
A looming debt crisis could make things much worse for already poor nations, according to a new report.
Stoltenberg to lead Norway's central bank
The Norwegian's stint as NATO chief ends at the end of September.
Germany: Soaring inflation will hit the most vulnerable
With inflation at a 30-year high, it's the country's neediest who will be hit the hardest.
Analysts forecast grim economic outlook for Africa
Although African economies have slightly recovered from the impact of COVID-19, economic growth in 2022 is uncertain.
Global economy loses expansion steam
The world economy still faces many challenges as it tries to make up ground lost during the coronavirus pandemic.
Joachim Nagel: Policy change ort not?
Will he change the traditionally hawkish monetary policy of the biggest central bank in the eurozone?
Germany: Joachim Nagel tapped as central bank head
The former member of the Bundesbank's board of directors would follow Jens Weidmann in the position.
How policy approaches to inflation risks differ
The central banks of the US, the UK and the eurozone have provided statementson how they will react to inflation risks.
ECB plans euro bill redesign
The euro banknotes have undergone only one minor update since being introduced almost 20 years ago.
No policy change in sight for crashing Turkish lira
Turkey's central bank intervened on the foreign exchange market to try and keep the country's currency from tanking.
Thousands wait in line at food banks
Food banks in the US are also dealing with increasin food costs just as the holidays are increasing demand.
Afghan banking system on brink of collapse
Afghanistan's banks have fallen into disarray following the Taliban's takeover of the country, a UN report says.
Africa must lead on sustainable industrialization
Harrison Mwilima
It's a high time for African countries to lead the world towards sustainable industrialization, says Harrison Mwilima.
Barclays CEO resigns amid Jeffrey Epstein probe
The CEO of a major British bank has quit as investigators look into his dealings with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
DW Business – Europe & Asia
Markets await ECB decision on monetary policy - Volkswagen profit drops on chip shortage
Saving Seeds
The genetic diversity of crop plants is declining. That's dangerous. Seed banks preserve strains.
Head of German central bank to resign
After more than 10 years at the German central bank, Jens Weidmann has announced he will resign from the Bundesbank.
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