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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, the Federal Reserve chairman initially celebrated for engineering record-breaking U.S. economic expansion and later blamed for a devastating financial crisis, died on Monday

AAP · Jun 22

Alan Greenspan, longtime Fed chair who shaped US economic policy for nearly two decades, dies at 100

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, a towering figure in American economic policy, has passed away at 100. He guided the nation's monetary policy through five presidential terms. His wife, Andrea Mitchell, confirmed his death at their home, citing complications from Parkinson's Disease. Greenspan's long tenure left an indelible mark…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

10 years of Brexit: Which campaign claims have come true?

A decade on from the referendum that led to the UK leaving the European Union, Euronews' fact-checking team looks at the campaign promises that were made on both the Leave and Remain sides to see which ones ended up happening.

Euronews · Jun 22

Trump-backed millionaire lawyer wins Colombia’s presidential election

Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has promised to crack down on crime and build a stronger economy

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Who is Abelardo De La Espriella? Trump-backed far-right millionaire becomes Colombia's President

In the wake of Colombia's recent presidential elections, the city of Cali became a hotspot for protests and altercations with police. The hard-right candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, who received backing from Donald Trump, narrowly edged out leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda. Known as 'The Tiger,' de la Espriella's campaign centered…

The Times of India · Jun 22

Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU

Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Poland's Top Economist: Germany’s economy needs “bold revolutionary approach”

Germany is Europe's largest economy. Poland is Europe's most successful one. For economist Marcin Piątkowski, that sounds like a "match made in heaven." In an interview with Euronews, he explains what Germany can learn from Poland's remarkable economic success story.

Euronews · Jun 22

UN GLOBAL COMPACT LAUNCHES FIRST PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR COMPANIES LEADING ON BLENDED FINANCE

LONDON, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs today launched Business-Led Blended Finance: A Practical Playbook, the first guidance document written specifically to help real economy companies move from passive recipients of blended finance to active architects of deals that strengthen economic resilience…

AAP · Jun 22

Why speed, scale and reliability will define the next infrastructure boom

As India’s digital infrastructure boom accelerates, data centres are emerging as the backbone of the AI and cloud-driven economy.

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Newsmaker | Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?

Colombia has elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its new president, signaling a significant political shift. Known as "The Tiger," he campaigned on a platform of restoring order, reviving the economy with market-friendly policies, and adopting a hardline security approach. De La Espriella, who plans to reduce state…

The Economic Times · Jun 22