Economy

US Senate passes pivotal short-term spending bill to avert shutdown

US Senate passes pivotal short-term spending bill to avert shutdown

White House says Biden will sign short-term bill Saturday, no government agencies will shut down

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Russia keeps interest rate constant at 21%
20.12.2024

Russia keeps interest rate constant at 21%

‘Monetary conditions tightened more significantly than envisaged by October key rate decision,’ central bank says

Oil falls as Fed takes cautious stance on future rate cuts, strengthening dollar
20.12.2024

Oil falls as Fed takes cautious stance on future rate cuts, strengthening dollar

Concerns that demand will decline in China, world's largest oil importer, continue to pressure prices

China keeps benchmark lending rates constant as expected
20.12.2024

China keeps benchmark lending rates constant as expected

People's Bank of China holds one-year and 5-year loan prime rates at record lows of 3.10% and 3.6%

Germany's producer prices in November post first annual increase since mid-2023
20.12.2024

Germany's producer prices in November post first annual increase since mid-2023

Higher capital goods prices main reason for annual increase in producer prices in Germany

UK's monthly retail sales rebound slightly in November
20.12.2024

UK's monthly retail sales rebound slightly in November

Retail sales volumes edge up 0.2%, reversing October's decline