Trump declares global tariff hike to 15% following court setback
President Donald Trump announced Saturday an immediate increase in the global tariff from 10% to 15% in a move widely
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BOJ Hike Watch: Why Japan’s Next Move Has Traders on Edge Worldwide
Eyes are now on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) as the central bank is poised to make a bold move
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Russia’s Planned Tax Hike Would Put Hundreds of Thousands of Small Businesses at Risk of Closure, Lawmaker Warns
Thousands of small businesses in Russia could be forced to shut down as a result of government plans to raise
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Russia’s Planned VAT Hike Expected to Push Inflation Higher, Finance Ministry Says
Russia’s plan to raise its value-added tax, or VAT, to fund soaring defense and security spending is expected to drive
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Bitcoin Miners’ Revenue Fell 4.23% in September as Difficulty Hike Nears
Bitcoin miners had a modest September slump, watching revenue shrink 4.23%—that’s $69 million gone compared to August’s haul. September Slide
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German defense minister pushing for ‘drastic’ budget hike – Reuters — RT World News
Boris Pistorius reportedly wants €60 billion allocated for the armed forces this year German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is seeking
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South Africa scraps controversial VAT hike — RT Africa
The decision follows extensive consultations with political parties, according to the National Treasury Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has scrapped the 0.5%
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Political fallout looms in South Africa over VAT hike — RT Africa
The African National Congress is seeking opposition party support for a budget proposal that some unity government members have rejected
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Fed Keeps Interest Rates at Zero, Says Hike Appropriate ‘Soon’
The U.S. Federal Reserve said Wednesday it would hold interest rates near zero, even as it edges closer to removing
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