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Federal Government Boosts Welfare Payments: Who Will It Help?

In the statement, the minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth, said, "We want to reduce disadvantage and maintain Australia's strong and sustainable social safety net by providing relief to those most in need. Through indexation, payments are adjusted in line with cost of living changes to ensure people have more money in their pockets."
Germany's blue-chip DAX index has defied domestic gloom to hit a milestone

Defying Headwinds, Germany Stocks Hit Milestone

Germany's blue-chip DAX stock index jumped above 20,000 points for the first time Tuesday following gains on US and Asian markets, defying multiple headwinds battering Europe's biggest economy.
Equity markets fluctuated in Asia after a negative day on Wall Street

Eurozone Stocks Lift As French Political Stand-off Eases

Eurozone stock markets rebounded Thursday as France's political stand-off showed signs of easing, while Chinese equities fell despite reports the United States may be less stringent than feared with its curb on tech equipment to China.

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