How Germany could finance higher defense spending
Investing.com — Germany faces difficulty funding increased defense spending to meet NATO’s 2% of GDP target, with some advocating for even higher spending (up to 4% of GDP), as per analysts at Commerzbank (ETR:CBKG). While historically common (1960s) and adopted by
Moody’s revises Kenya’s ratings to ‘positive’ on potential liquidity risks easing
(Reuters) – Global ratings agency Moody’s (NYSE:MCO) revised Kenya’s outlook to “positive” from “negative” on Friday, citing a potential ease in liquidity risks and improving debt affordability over time. The East-African country has been struggling with heavy debt and looking for
Moody’s raises Argentina’s rating for the first time in five years
(Reuters) – Ratings agency Moody’s (NYSE:MCO) on Friday raised Argentina’s long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating to “Caa3” from “Ca”, citing the government’s forceful policy shift that has helped address economic challenges and stabilize external finances. Argentina achieved a record $18.9
Surging equity markets to persist, but ignoring risk of inflation poses big threat
Investing.com — Surging equity markets look set to persist, supported by solid U.S.-led economic growth, but this growth is likely to come at the cost of higher inflation, with risks skewed to the upside in the U.S. as President Trump pursues
People leave New Zealand in record numbers in the 12 months through November
(Corrects headline, paragraphs 1, 2 and 6 to say 12 months through November not “12 months to November”, corrects paragraph 6 to add ended Oct/ 30 not “ended October”) By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -People leaving New Zealand hit record levels in