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Budgetkrise ohne Ende? Länder und Bund überraschen mit besseren Zahlen

Für Entwarnung ist es zu früh. Doch bei der Budgetsanierung dürfte Österreich schneller vorankommen als gedacht: Das Defizit der Länder ist im ersten Halbjahr um zwei Milliarden Euro gesunken. Warum?

We haven't written up this one. Der Standard Wirtschaft has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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Japan’s economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy grew an annual rate of 1.1% in the April-June quarter even as private consumption stayed flat and the growth of exports declined, according to government data released…

  • Japan's economy grew 1.1% in Q2 2026 despite challenges
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