Calum Rutter

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Indian economy boosted by billion-vaccine milestone, says Modi

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has hailed his country’s Covid-19 vaccine drive as setting “new... Read more
Nigerian president tips new digital currency to aid economy

Nigeria’s new digital currency is expected to increase tax takings and drive economic growth, the... Read more
Moldova secures IMF deal and looks to EU for more funding

Moldova and the International Monetary Fund have agreed a reform programme to help authorities... Read more
US records second largest budget deficit in history

The US budget deficit reached $2.77trn in 2020-21, the second highest ever after last year, as the... Read more
US drops tariff threats over digital services taxes after OECD deal

Five European countries no longer face the threat of US tariffs in retaliation to their digital... Read more
Von der Leyen vows to ‘protect EU money’ amid Polish constitutional crisis

Poland risks missing out on funding from the European Union after a court ruled national law takes... Read more
Pandemic fiscal impact ‘pales in comparison’ to coming challenges — OECD

Pressures unrelated to Covid-19 are likely to have a bigger impact on public finances than the huge... Read more
Brazil could waive fiscal rule to boost aid programme

Brazil’s economy minister has said the country’s spending cap could be breached to allow the... Read more
Credit Suisse fined over 'tainted loans'

A Swiss bank which made "tainted loans" for government projects in Mozambique has been fined $475m... Read more
US fears digital currencies growth could harm its sanction powers

The rise of digital currencies could leave the US less able to exert influence on global politics... Read more

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