The earthquake’s staggering reconstruction bill will join other economic woes as the country’s autocratic leader faces re-election.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
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Nigerian Election 2023: What to Know
The presidential election this month in Africa’s most populous country is completely unpredictable. An unexpected third candidate with a huge youth following may upend decades of traditional politics.
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U.S. Could Default on Its Debt Between July and September, C.B.O. Says
The nonpartisan budget office also said that if tax receipts fall short of projections, and Congress fails to act on the debt limit, the U.S. could run out of cash before July.
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U.K. Inflation Eases to 10.1 Percent, but Food Prices Push Higher
January was the third month of declines in the inflation rate, but the double-digit increase shows Britain’s cost-of-living crisis persisting.
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Packed With Tourists, Japan Returns to Economic Growth
The modest expansion in the fourth quarter of 2022 was driven by a recovery in private consumption, as well as spending by visitors.