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Top World Bank official 'extremely concerned' by fallout of Iran war

Top World Bank official 'extremely concerned' by fallout of Iran war

The World Bank is "extremely concerned" about the effect the war on Iran will have on inflation, jobs and food security, and is in talks with member states on how to address immediate needs in the crisis, a top official told AFP on Wednesday. Managing Director Paschal Donohoe&

Drivers With Bad Credit Pay 40% More for Car Insurance — And Think They’re Getting a Good Deal | Insurify

The cost of car insurance fell in 2025, but the average full-coverage premium is still up 42% in the past four years. As the cost of living rises, many Americans are taking steps to cut back on expenses. But they may be overlooking opportunities to pare down their car

Tractors roll through Vienna as farmers protest

Tractors roll through Vienna as farmers protest

Some 300 tractors rolled down the streets of Vienna Wednesday in a rare such protest in the Austrian capital as farmers pushed for restaurants and supermarkets to list the country of origin for their prepared dishes. "The lack of mandatory origin labelling is threatening the very livelihoods of our

Stocks rally, oil drops on Mideast war optimism

Stocks rally, oil drops on Mideast war optimism

Global stocks rallied and oil prices fell Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the Middle East war that has roiled markets could be over within weeks. Wall Street's main indices were higher in midday trading, building on a rally from the previous day. In Europe, Frankfurt and

Financial Literacy Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Money?

Financial Literacy Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Money?

Money touches just about every part of our daily lives. It influences what we buy, where we live and how the future unfolds. If you’ve paid higher prices at the gas station or grocery store lately, you’re probably thinking about money more than usual. But how much do

Voters to consider levies for schools

Belgrade Public Schools has announced the upcoming May 5 ballot will include two general fund mill levies — one for the elementary school district and one for the high school district. Ballots will arrive in mailboxes starting April 17, according to a press release from Belgrade Public Schools. Ballots must be

Germany growth forecasts slashed as Mideast war hits economy

Germany growth forecasts slashed as Mideast war hits economy

Leading economic institutes more than halved their growth forecast for Germany on Wednesday, warning that the energy shock caused by the Middle East war would hit Europe's top economy hard. A group of leading institutes slashed their joint GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 0.6 percent, down