ROME, March 30 Reuters The Italian economy could grow by around 4.25 this year, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, hiking its previous forecast of 3 made in January. The IMF said its new projection, made in a report following an annual visit to Italy, was dependent on COVID19 vaccinations being well advanced by […]

LONDON, March 30 Reuters The pound strengthened against a weaker euro on Tuesday, but was flat against the dollar, as investors focused on the outlook for reopening the UK economy from its lockdown. Sterling has gained some 4.5 against the euro so far this year. Analysts say the move is largely due to the pace […]

BERLIN, March 30 Reuters Higher energy prices and supply chain disruptions pushed Germanys annual consumer price inflation in March above the European Central Banks target of close to but below 2, Federal Statistics Office data showed on Tuesday. Consumer prices, harmonised to make them comparable with inflation data from other European Union countries, rose by […]

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