Unemployment preview: New stats to reveal job market is still weak
“The labour market tends to lag the economic cycle.” Employment and demand for labour looked to be edging…
Japan’s GDP declined in July-September on US tariffs, economists say
Economy 1st contraction in six quarters predicted at annualized 2.4% U.S. tariffs and stagnation of real wages are…
‘No’ to 65-70 withdrawal age for EPF
PETALING JAYA: Seniors are pushing back against the World Bank’s proposal to raise the Employees Provident Fund (EPF)…
Fonterra sale: Economists see payout boosting provincial spending
Mike Jones, chief economist at BNZ, said the extra cash flow for farmers would give them options. “I…
More rate cuts to come, economist says – Australian Broker News
More rate cuts to come, economist says Australian Broker NewsAustralia’s surprise unemployment spike suggests an economy not overheating but…
Latest retail sales figures keep BoC on track for cuts
“Auto sales contributed to the August advance, although that was offset by a decline in the other often…
House prices New Zealand: Economists say Official Cash Rate cuts needed to boost market
“This also suggests that mortgage rates could have a bit further to fall yet, especially for floating or…
House prices to lift 5.4% in 2026 as ‘comatose’ market awakens – Westpac chief economist
Eckhold said Westpac was forecasting small, positive increases in house prices over the final three months of 2025…
Economists welcome rise in foreign workers in Japan: Nikkei survey
TOKYO — A Nikkei survey found that a majority of economists believe the increase in the number of…
Unemployment tipped to hit nine-year high as labour market weakens
There was anecdotal evidence that firms holding on to labour were not experiencing the pick-up in demand they…
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry calls for urgent overhaul to environmental protection laws
Australia’s environment protection laws have both failed to stop the degradation of Australia’s natural environment and held back…