The pound and the euro are trading at decades-long lows against the dollar. For American students abroad, that has made weekend trips, dinners and theater tickets (somewhat) less of a splurge.
Category: Europe
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As Dollar Strengthens, U.S. Students in Europe Feel the Benefits
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Europe Braces for a Winter Without Russian Gas
The New York Times – Business:Countries across the continent have taken extraordinary steps to decrease energy use and ramp up supply, moving swiftly away from their longtime primary provider, Russia.
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Eurozone Inflation Reaches 10.7 Percent as Economies Slow Down
The New York Times – Business:The rise in consumer prices hit another record in October, with more than half of the countries that use the euro registering double-digit increases.
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In a German ‘All Quiet on the Western Front,’ History Has a Starring Role
The New York Times – Movies:More gruesome than previous film adaptations of the novel, a new Netflix feature looks to other conflicts past and present.
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With Recession Looming, Big European Economies Still Show Some Growth
The New York Times – Business:Germany surprised economists by expanding in the third quarter, but the French and Spanish economies both slowed down.
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European Central Bank Is Set to Raise Interest Rates Again
The New York Times – Business:Policymakers on Thursday are expected to approve a hefty rate increase to corral prices that have risen “far too high.”
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Why Natural Gas Prices in Europe Are Plunging
The New York Times – Business:A combination of full storage, lower demand and mild weather, among other factors, has eased concerns of a spike in heating and power prices — for now.
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How Finnair’s Huge Bet on Faster Flights to Asia Suddenly Came Undone
The New York Times – Business:When Russia closed its airspace, it upended the decades-long strategy for making Finland a European travel hub to and from the East.
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In the Netherlands, Balancing Energy Security Against Climate Concerns
The New York Times – Business:A central location and web of gas pipelines are helping boost gas imports in the country even as it tries to stick to its clean energy goals.
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Tens of Thousands March in Paris to Protest Rising Living Costs
The New York Times – Business:The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.