China industrial profits jump 15.8% in March, fueled by AI and chip boom despite oil shock risks
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How bad is the energy crisis? Three factors are pushing the world towards the cliff edge
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‘Counterproductive’ mass government spending worsening oil crisis, leading expert warns as inflationary pressures build
“Counterproductive” mass government spending during the fuel crisis is worsening Australia’s already high inflation rate, a leading economist…
Canberra is growing its economic ‘pie’ to become more than a city of public administration
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Community food co-ops ‘more resilient’ in face of food price shock
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Budget is in the dark as Hormuz oil crisis upends economic outlook
It looks like the 2026 federal budget will have to be prepared over the next fortnight with the…
Here’s how Canadian households can recession-proof finances as economic uncertainty climbs
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Cheap spirits, pricey condoms: how war in the Middle East is shifting the way Australians spend | Consumer affairs
1. Cheap drinks There has been a years-long trend in Australia of drinking less, but better quality, alcohol. …
Top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices in April 2026
At the most fundamental level, cheaper fuel lowers the cost of transportation, which is crucial in economies…