Belgium Boosts Heating-Oil Aid for Vulnerable Households as Energy Prices Rise
Belgium is stepping up targeted aid to shield vulnerable households from soaring energy costs, but the limited support may fall short as prices rise.
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US 10-year Treasury yield breaches 5% as global bond sell-off deepens
The benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield briefly touched 5.011% on Monday, its highest level since October 2023, before retreating.
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Can the ECB rate hike stop an inflation shock driven by energy costs?
The ECB is raising borrowing costs to stop expensive energy from fuelling lasting inflation. Economists disagree on how far rates must rise and how much growth could suffer.
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