Bahrain will sell further stakes in major companies

Bahrain has agreed deals that reduce its stakes in its aluminium and hydrocarbon sectors

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Iran’s currency will face further downward pressure

The rial hit a record low against the US dollar today

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Germany heads into the new year with a stagnant economy and federal elections looming

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The government’s plans to raise the retirement age have triggered widespread discontent but not protests

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Growth is likely to slow in 2025, but the outlook remains relatively benign

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After two years of faster-than-expected expansion, the growth rate is likely to slow over the next year

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Mass migration through the Darien Gap is causing major environmental damage and posing social and health risks

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Ratio of job vacancies to unemployed people, US, UK, Germany

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Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina warned that "more drastic" monetary policy might be needed as inflation rises

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Visa applications from international students, an important revenue source, have fallen sharply amid tighter criteria

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