Latest Fed Beige Book shows evidence of rising inflation pressure, widening consumption gap in US
The conflict in the Middle East is the principal source of inflationary pressures in the United States, largely…
China-backed Wesizwe Platinum cuts 70% of workers at troubled South African mine
Wesizwe Platinum said its Bakubung mine in South Africa’s North West province will begin a restructuring process…
Australia recession fears: RBA Governor Michele Bullock says recession unlikely even if oil prices soar
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has poured cold water on fears of a recession, saying the economy…
Truth behind Australia’s jobs slowdown
Australians will find it harder to get a job in 2026. Picture: NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers Australians will…
The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report
Summary Economists expect Friday’s jobs report to show 105,000 jobs added in May, marking three straight months of…
As India rises in critical minerals race, can it dent China’s dominance?
A new India-US pact on critical minerals has put the spotlight on New Delhi’s potential as an alternative…
EU green jobs: which activities employ the most people? – News articles
Employment in the EU green economy has grown by an average of 6% per year since 2014, reaching…
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United States Initial Jobless Claims rose to 225K last week
According to a report from the US Department of Labor (DOL) released on Thursday, the number of US…
Euro area retail sales fall in April, challenging outlook ahead
Retail sales -0.4% vs -0.3% m/m expectedPrior -0.1%; revised to +0.8% The drag in April needs to be…
Volume of retail trade down by 0.4% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the EU – Euro indicators
Overview In April 2026, compared with March 2026, the seasonally adjusted retail trade volume decreased by 0.4% in…
Africa’s gold giants set for windfall as bullion overtakes U.S. Treasuries in global reserves
According to a recent European Central Bank (ECB) report cited by the Financial Times, gold accounted for…