Now playing Next Economy ECB's Christine Lagarde stands firm: No rate cuts on the horizon Those anticipating a dovish pivot from ECB President Christine Lagarde in the wake of comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell a day earlier would have found her latest press conference a stark contrast. 14/12/2023
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Now playing Next Europe News MEPs seek clearer honey labelling to curb spike in bogus imports The European Parliament has approved an ambitious position ahead of talks with EU ministers on the overhaul of European honey marketing rules in a bid to stem floods of counterfeit imports mainly coming from China. 12/12/2023
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