National insurance hike and energy bills behind food price rise, say UK retailers | Retail industry
Retailers have blamed rising energy bills and the chancellor Rachel Reeves’s hike in employers’ national insurance contributions for…
Locating the Electricity Affordability Crisis – Energy Institute Blog
In the U.S., it’s real, but broadly mischaracterized. It started in July 2024, during the presidential campaign. Donald…
Why Ottawa Keeps Treating Food Inflation Like a PR Problem
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government announced this week a new suite of measures aimed at easing the cost…
Private sector credit growth continues to slow down
Economists and bankers say the primary reason for the slowdown in bank lending is stagnation in new investment…
Wheat output largely steady despite drop in acreage
Over the past decade, wheat acreage has fallen, giving way to more profitable crops. Yet farmers kept bagging…
Canadian PM Carney unveils multibillion-dollar push to lower food costs | Inflation News
Carney has been under pressure from the opposition to lower prices of food and other essentials for lower-income…
Rupture in the Global Financial System
“Today I will talk about a rupture in the world order, the end of a pleasant fiction, and…
China close to opening US$10 billion canal linking heartlands to Southeast Asia
China is expected to finish construction on the landmark Pinglu Canal before the end of this year, taking…
Australians warned to expect ‘grim period’ as inflation rises and Albanese government struggles to rein in spending
EQ Economics managing director Warren Hogan has warned Australia is at risk of a “pretty bad recession” as…
Nigeria seals spot among Africa’s top 5 economies as reserves hit $46B, strongest in eight years
The milestone is reflected in Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data dated January 22, 2026, marking a steady…
Growth projections revised upward – TD Securities
TD Securities has revised its GDP growth projections upward for the US economy, anticipating a boost from stronger…
Beyond borders: Beijing equips Chinese firms for global stage amid trade jitters
With domestic margins shrinking and global trade risks rising, China’s commerce authorities are unveiling a state-backed business resource…