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NAIROBI, Kenya - President William Ruto has directed Kenyan police to shoot protesters in the legs to incapacitate them, following a sharp rise in the death toll from nationwide anti-government protes

It’s a classic proxy for economic growth: Russia’s demand for power in 2025 turned negative for the first time in four years underscoring a self-inflicted economic slowdown that threatens to turn into a recession this year.

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Investing.com -- Sberbank CEO German Gref warned Thursday that Russia’s economy is stagnating and could fall into recession unless the central bank makes deeper interest rate cuts. Despite Russia’s war economy growing at 4.1% in 2023 and 4.3% in 2024 - outpacing G7 countries even under Western sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion - Gref described the second quarter as showing signs of "technical stagnation." The central bank has already reduced rates to 18% after cuts in June and July, but Gref, who previously served as economy minister, suggested the anticipated reduction to 14% by year-end would be insufficient. He argued rates would need to drop to 12% for economic recovery. "It is important to move out of this period of controlled cooling of the economy so that it does not turn into stagnation, because reviving the economy will be much more difficult than cooling it down," Gref said. The banker noted that data collected from banks, which arrives faster than official government statistics, revealed a sharp economic slowdown with growth approaching zero in July and August. His comments join a series of warnings from senior Russian officials about the economy struggling under high credit costs despite sanctions. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Which stocks should you consider in your very next trade? The best opportunities often hide in plain sight—buried among thousands of stocks you'd never have time to research individually. That's why smart investors use our Stock Screener with 50+ predefined screens and 160+ customizable filters to surface hidden gems instantly. For example, the Piotroski's Picks method averages 23% annual returns by focusing on financial strength, and you can get it as a standalone screen. Momentum Masters catches stocks gaining serious traction, while Blue-Chip Bargains finds undervalued giants. With screens for dividends, growth, value, and more, you'll discover opportunities others miss. Our current favorite screen is Under $10/share, which is great for discovering stocks trading under $10 with recent price momentum showing some very impressive returns!

By Olesya Astakhova VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) -German Gref, CEO of Russia’s dominant lender Sberbank, said on Thursday that the country’s economy had reached technical "stagnation" and said he hoped the central bank would not allow it to plunge into recession. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told President Vladimir Putin last week that Russia’s economic growth is expected to slow to 1.5% in 2025, far below the earlier 2.5% forecast, as high interest rates imposed to reduce inflation have stifled borrowing. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in the city of Vladivostok, Sberbank CEO Gref also said that the expected rate cuts to 14% by year-end from the current 18% were not enough to revive the economy. "It is important to move out of this period of controlled cooling of the economy so that it does not turn into stagnation, because reviving the economy will be much more difficult than cooling it down," he said. Central bank will hold a rate-setting meeting on September 12. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. The fastest way to find out is with our Fair Value calculator. We use a mix of 17 proven industry valuation models for maximum accuracy. Get the bottom line for SBER plus thousands of other stocks and find your next hidden gem with massive upside.

Investing.com -- Central banks across Europe are navigating economic uncertainties as they prepare for upcoming policy meetings, with most expected to hold rates steady amid growth concerns and inflation pressures. The European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to keep its deposit rate unchanged at 2% during its September 11 meeting, according to UBS analysts who believe the ECB’s easing cycle has concluded. The bank is expected to maintain its "meeting-by-meeting" approach while acknowledging it is "in a good place" with current rates. Despite forecasts of economic stagnation in the Eurozone during the second half of 2025 due to U.S. tariff measures, UBS does not anticipate further rate cuts from the ECB. This stance is influenced by substantial fiscal stimulus for defense across the EU and infrastructure in Germany, which should become more apparent in early 2026. For the Bank of England (BoE), analysts predict rates will remain at 4% during its September 18 meeting, followed by a 25 basis point cut to 3.75% in November. This gradual easing approach depends on improvements in underlying services inflation, though the timing could be affected by any inflation surprises before the November meeting. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is expected to maintain its policy rate at 2% during its September 25 meeting, with no further cuts anticipated. After a 25 basis point cut in June, the SNB has shown less concern about Swiss franc strength than expected. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Recent inflation surprises in June and July, combined with limited currency intervention, support the hold position. UBS has removed a previously forecast September 2026 rate hike, now predicting no increases before December 2026. Sweden’s Riksbank faces a fragile domestic recovery, leading UBS to forecast a final 25 basis point cut to 1.75% in September. However, this could be delayed if August inflation data doesn’t confirm an expected decline in core inflation. Markets are currently pricing in 9 basis points of cuts for September and 19 basis points total by year-end. Which stocks should you consider in your very next trade? The best opportunities often hide in plain sight—buried among thousands of stocks you'd never have time to research individually. That's why smart investors use our Stock Screener with 50+ predefined screens and 160+ customizable filters to surface hidden gems instantly. For example, the Piotroski's Picks method averages 23% annual returns by focusing on financial strength, and you can get it as a standalone screen. Momentum Masters catches stocks gaining serious traction, while Blue-Chip Bargains finds undervalued giants. With screens for dividends, growth, value, and more, you'll discover opportunities others miss. Our current favorite screen is Under $10/share, which is great for discovering stocks trading under $10 with recent price momentum showing some very impressive returns!

LONDON (Reuters) -Living standards in Britain look set to barely grow over the rest of the decade and poorer households are likely to suffer a drop, in part due to a welfare squeeze, according to a report published by a think tank on Thursday. Median household incomes after taxes, benefits including pensions and housing costs are on course to rise by a total of just 1% more than inflation by the 2029/30 fiscal year, the Resolution Foundation said. Lower-income families are expected to see a 1% fall. Typical households paying mortgages will see incomes fall by 1% as the impact of higher interest rates feeds through to more borrowers. By contrast, people who own their homes outright are set to see their incomes grow by 3%, the foundation said. The biggest winners are likely to be pensioners with their incomes forecast to rise by 5%. Families with children are set to have no income growth. Adam Corlett, principal economist at the think tank, said the forecasts could prove to be too gloomy if the economy grows more quickly than expected. Low-income households would benefit if the government scraps a two-child limit on some family benefits, he said. The limit was introduced by the previous Conservative government. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering ditching it. However, he has said he will not reverse plans to make it harder for people to claim long-term sickness and disability benefits which have run into opposition within his Labour Party.

The 5,550-strong force will boost a smaller Kenyan-led mission which has so far failed to tackle the crisis.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product was flat in July, following a 0.4 per cent rise in June.

Back in the late 1980s and early ’90s, the so-called “experts,” the mainstream media, and every smug Ivy League economist couldn’t stop drooling over Japan. The post AXIS OF ECONOMIC LOSERS: Japan and Germany’s Socialist “Stakeholder” Takeover Turned Economic Superpowers Into Stagnant Ghost Towns – And the Left Wants This Poison for America appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.