UK News: The British economy fell into recession at the end of 2023 as output shrank more than anticipated in the final three months of the year. Official figures showed a decline of 0.3% in the fourth quarter, far more than the 0.1% decline expected by economists.
(Bloomberg) Deutsche Bank AG Chief Executive Officer Christian Sewing said Germany’s far-right AfD is damaging the economy with anti-democratic policies and blamed the party for contributing to declining investments in the country.Most Read from BloombergTraders Line Up for ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Emerging Markets BetBlackstone Is Building a $25 Billion Empire of Power-Hungry Data CentersTrump Cash Stockpile at Risk From $450 Million Dual VerdictsAmazon Drops iRobot Deal; Roomba Maker Cuts 31%
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico confirmed on Wednesday that his country would continue refining Russian crude and exporting fuels to the Czech Republic, after the European Union extended its exemption as part of the bloc s 12th package of Russia sanctions.