ECONOMY & MARKETS

Ghanaians gather in the streets on the second day of protests over recent economic hardships, in Accra, Ghana, June 29, 2022.

Ghana Inflation Scales New Peak At 29.8% In June

Consumer inflation in Ghana accelerated to 29.8% annually in June from 27.6% in May, official data showed on Wednesday, shattering another record while the West African nation talks to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for support.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 26, 2022.

Wall St Slips As Hot Inflation Data Rattles Investors

U.S. stocks slipped on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data fanned fears that the Federal Reserve might take a more aggressive stance on interest rate hikes, potentially tipping the economy into a recession.
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Freight lorries queue to enter the Port of Dover on the A20 road outside of Dover, Britain, April 27, 2022.

UK Economy Jumps In May As Doctors And Travel Agents Get Busy

Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in May, driven by a rise in doctor appointments but also broader demand for things such as holidays, according to data that could reassure the Bank of England about its plans to keep on raising interest rates.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 26, 2022.

S&P 500, Nasdaq Subdued On Recession Fears; Boeing Lifts Dow

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq struggled for direction on Tuesday as worries that Federal Reserve's policy tightening could trigger a recession hurt sentiment ahead of the start of the earnings season, while a rise in Boeing kept the Dow afloat.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez delivers a speech during the state of the nation debate in parliament in Madrid, Spain, July 12, 2022.

Spain To Temporarily Tax Banks, Power Firms As Inflation Bites

Spain will implement temporary taxes on power companies and banks that should rake in 7 billion euros ($7.02 billion) in 2023-2024 to help Spaniards cope with soaring inflation, the government said on Tuesday, triggering a selloff in some banking shares.

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