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Fiscal policy at the frontline: responding to the Iran war shock

The fiscal response to the Iran war shock is not conceptually complex but it is politically and institutionally difficult. The escalation of hostilities, particularly threats to th...

Lee urges proactive fiscal policy to boost people's livelihoods

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday instructed officials to pursue a proactive fiscal policy in the second half of the year and beyond to help improve people's livelihoods. Lee deli...

BIS urges targeted fiscal policy to curb inflationary risks, Nikkei says

Taoiseach calls for ‘fiscal sustainability’ as Tanaiste eyes income tax package

The Government has announced measures worth more than three-quarters-of-a-billion euro in response to the fuel crisis arising out of the war in Iran.

Fiscal strain builds as expansionary policy continues

Concerns are growing over the country’s fiscal soundness as government debt topped 1,300 trillion won ($877 billion) in 2025, rising by about 130 trillion won in a single year to a...

Deficit, Debt w/o the OBBBA

As Treasury yields jump, changes in fiscal policy come into scrutiny. By comparing the Feb 2026 to January 2025 CBO baselines, and isolating changes due to legislation, one can ide...

Mahama names Fiscal Council team to police public finances

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated a five-member team to serve on Ghana’s Fiscal Council, in a move aimed at tightening oversight of the country’s public finances and rest...

Japan’s fiscal 2026 budget passes Upper House

The ¥122.3 trillion budget is the largest ever, reflecting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's goal of an expansionary fiscal policy.

Fiscal policy response to Iran war risks worsening inflation: BIS chief

FY27 budget may offer limited relief

Analysts see tighter policy with focus on revenue mobilisation, structural adjustments

Government sets final budget plan with cuts and increased military spending

Finland’s government has agreed its final spending framework before the next election, combining cuts to health and social services with housing support, transport projects and hig...

How global fiscal policy is reacting to the recent energy shock

Lower-than-expected deficit, affordability measures take centre stage in Ottawa's spring fiscal update 

$6 billion for skilled trades, reduced CPP contribution rate among new measures included in fiscal update

NZ PM Luxon promises fiscal responsibility ... as you do

New Zealand PM Luxon:Government committed to putting debt on a downward path towards 40% of GDP, returning to Obegalx surplus by FY 2028/29Net operating spending on new initiatives...