Singapore employment growth slows in Q1 as MOM warns hiring could soften further
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s total employment growth moderated in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter, but…
BOE governor Bailey Q&A: Not cutting rates afforded space to deal with inflation pressures
There is a good deal of space available to accommodate inflation pressures by not cutting interest rates as…
PCE inflation rate March 2026:
Consumers faced escalating prices in March as the Iran war sent oil soaring and created a new level…
US economic growth rebounds 2% as consumer spending slows amid Iran war | Business
US gross domestic product (GDP) accelerated 2% in the first three months of 2026, though consumer spending is…
‘No reason to pat ourselves on back’ – The Australian
‘No reason to pat ourselves on back’ The AustralianAUDIO: How the price of everyday items has changed Australian Broadcasting CorporationMiddle…
UK interest rates held at 3.75% as uncertainty over Iran war continues – BBC
UK interest rates held at 3.75% as uncertainty over Iran war continues BBCBank of England leaves interest rates on…
Eurozone April preliminary CPI +3.0% vs +2.9% y/y expected
Prior +2.6%Core CPI +2.2% vs +2.2 y/y expectedPrior +2.3% Well, the headline reading is the highest since September…
AUDIO: How the price of everyday items has changed – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
AUDIO: How the price of everyday items has changed Australian Broadcasting CorporationMiddle East wars deliver blow to Australian financial…
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Rising costs forcing 3m UK households to skip meals, Which? report finds | UK cost of living crisis
Three million UK households are being forced to skip meals as consumers resort to drastic measures to deal…
Japan reportedly mulls bringing back energy subsidies this summer
The report says that the government is considering to revive subsidies for electricity and natural gas in the…
State debt blowout to cost each Victorian $1400
Victoria issued tens of billions in long‑dated bonds during 2020–21 at very low interest rates (i.e., 1.25–1.5%). These…