EEconomy Read More Ghana plans $1billion local bond sale to stabilise cocoa sectorMay 8, 2026 The fundraising plan, expected before the next cocoa season starts around August, would be carried out in…
EEconomy Read More Strait of Hormuz closure fuels commodity-led rally for the Aussie dollarMay 8, 2026 The Australian dollar is set to climb to US75¢ as higher interest rates and surging commodity prices outweigh…
EEconomy Read More Iran may have a higher tolerance for economic pain—but 100% inflation in just days hits some itemsMay 8, 2026 Iran’s regime has so far withstood U.S. and Israeli bombardment, but the economic forces that sparked the most…
EEconomy Read More Euro climbs as Hormuz tensions eclipse hot US jobs reportMay 8, 2026 EUR/USD edges higher during the North American session on Friday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, even…
EEconomy Read More Fed Data Suggest Japan Sold US Debt Amid InterventionMay 8, 2026 The Federal Reserve’s custody holdings of Treasuries fell for the first time in a month at a time…
EEconomy Read More ECB’s Legarde: Higher energy costs will push up input pricesMay 8, 2026 ECBs Legarde is speaking and says: climbing energy costs will push up input prices.Price increases may then be…
EEconomy Read More Nonfarm Payrolls rise by 115K in April vs. 62K forecastMay 8, 2026 Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) in the United States (US) rose by 115K in April, the US Bureau of Labor…
EEconomy Read More Cost of living crunch hurts UK PM Starmer in local electionsMay 8, 2026 Britons are awaiting the final results of local elections across the U.K., with polls pointing to a backlash…
EEconomy Read More The Daily — Labour Force Survey, April 2026May 8, 2026 Released: 2026-05-08 Select geography Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia …
EEconomy Read More investingLive European markets wrap: A steadier mood with US jobs report up nextMay 8, 2026 Headlines: Markets: WTI crude up 0.2% to $95.02European stocks down, DAX lower by 1%S&P 500 futures up 0.5%,…
EEconomy Read More Why the world is getting NZ’s best as we eat cheap importsMay 8, 2026 New Zealand is exporting much of its premium product – and then importing cheaper options for New Zealand…
EEconomy Read More Federal budget 2026: Labor finds $64bn in savingsMay 8, 2026 Next week’s federal budget will include $64bn in net savings, the Albanese government’s finance chiefs say. Finance Minister…