UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years | Economics
Unemployment in the UK unexpectedly fell in the three months to February, according to official figures – but…
NZ business confidence slumps as Hormuz disruptions weigh on outlook and demand
NZ business confidence fell sharply in Q1 as Hormuz disruptions lifted uncertainty. Activity held steady but hiring and…
BOJ likely to hold rates in April but signal readiness to hike as inflation risks rise
BOJ is likely to hold rates in April amid Middle East uncertainty, Reuters reports, but signal readiness to…
Recapping – NZD rises after CPI beat as markets price higher odds of May RBNZ rate hike
NZD rose after a stronger CPI print lifted expectations for a May RBNZ hike, while bond yields jumped…
Why Aussies are being urged to get cash out next week
Aussies are being urged to support cash use by withdrawing money from their nearest ATM next Tuesday, as…
BOJ survey shows flat loan demand, highlighting fragile Japan growth and cautious outlook
BOJ survey shows flat loan demand and stable credit conditions, pointing to weak domestic momentum and supporting a…
NZ CPI holds at 3.1% as electricity and petrol drive inflation above RBNZ target band
NZ CPI held at 3.1% y/y in Q1, above target, with electricity and petrol driving gains. Quarterly inflation…
Quarter of a million people could lose their jobs by 2027 as UK ‘flirts with recession’
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Labor must means test the NDIS to help reel in the ballooning scheme, AMP’s chief economist Shane Oliver demands
Labor must means test the NDIS, a leading economist has demanded as the government looks to rein in…
UAE officials warned they may be forced to use yuan or other currencies if they run low on dollars
The United Arab Emirates apparently dropped a hint the dollar’s dominance isn’t assured in the global oil trade…
Russians Trade Down to Cheaper Food as Incomes Come Under Pressure
Russian consumers are increasingly switching to cheaper food products as real incomes come under pressure and households look…
Kenya banks face high bad loans despite rate cuts and economic recovery
Figures from the Central Bank of Kenya show that non-performing loans stood at about 15.6% in March 2026.…