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Western economies have imposed crippling economic sanctions on Russia, hoping to turn the screws on its government. Although they have failed to stop the war, they send a message to China and other authoritarian governments

The ongoing energy crisis exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine war has resulted in many governments and the EU introducing a levy on the allegedly windfall energy profits in an attempt to regain control over soaring prices. There’s only one problem: it probably won’t work

The stories that governments make up about inflation have been a way of pulling the wool over their eyes, for stimulus spending cannot continue forever and will only push inflation higher if it does

Finland stands at a historic crossroads. Abandoning its decades-long stance of neutrality following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Nordic nation now has its sights set on NATO membership. As the country enters a new phase in its history, Sanna Marin is the bold leader driving it forwards

With inflation rates rising and interest rates remaining stubbornly low, policymakers have some tough decisions to make

Events, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, spiraling global debt and the looming climate crisis, are exposing a systemic failure to appropriately analyse geo-political risk

With the introduction of more robust regulation, Ireland has been busy building on the momentum of post-Brexit opportunities that has seen global firms set up base and employment thrive as the country attracts a mixture of home grown and international talent

The lack of confidence in the Russian economy has stemmed from at least two major sources, the fall in the price of oil and the international economic sanctions imposed on the country – what now?

A fiscally responsible 2019 budget has convinced the IMF to resume aid to Ukraine. The $3.9bn commitment will offer a much needed boost to the country as it faces up to escalating Russian aggression

Ukraine has nationalised its largest and most systemically important bank in a bid to protect the deposits of 20 million Ukrainian citizens

Bailout aimed at stabilising Ukraine’s troubled economy comes as conflict with Russia continues to loom

The IMF has announced its plans to loan Ukraine $17.5bn, as the country is plunged deeper into economic crisis

Slowdown in Chinese growth hits prospects for rest of the world, although falling oil prices will help many economies

New talks to unlock another wave of $17bn bailout start today, with Ukraine hoping to stave off seemingly inevitable default