South Africa slips in global investment rankings as investor caution deepens
The latest Kearney index points to persistent challenges in the country’s mining sector, which has long been considered…
Why Singapore firms are moving some operations overseas – and what that means for jobs
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Japan to release more oil reserves, shift supply away from Hormuz routes
Japan expands oil reserve releases and diversifies supply routes to mitigate Middle East disruption risks. Summary: Japan to…
Australia’s economy is underpinned by housing, which is why housing won’t get cheaper, super boss warns
Australia’s entire economy is built on housing, and operates on a “myth” that we can keep generating wealth…
Can Japan regain shipbuilding might with US$6.3 billion funding plan?
Japan is forging ahead with an investment plan that could see as much as 1 trillion yen (US$6.3…
Japan wholesale inflation jumps as BOJ flags stagflation risk from oil shock
Japan’s wholesale inflation surge highlights rising cost pressures, with the BoJ warning of potential stagflation risks amid the…
China's CPI increases by 1.0% YoY in March, PPI returns to growth – news.cgtn.com
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Africa’s $230billion trade shift, how AfCFTA is reshaping the continent
A report by African Export-Import Bank said intra-African trade is on track to reach $230 billion by 2026,…
China producer prices turns positive as inflation gets boost from Iran oil shock
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We’re making assumptions about the economy that could prove disastrously wrong
“Things that were previously held to be sort of unassailable truths are now coming into question,” a16z partner…
Is Australia at risk of a recession? Here’s what the data actually shows
Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. Rising fuel prices, a sharp fall…
What now for home loan rates?
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