Germany’s Retail Sales climb by 1.8% YoY in May vs. 0% expected
German Retail Sales, a key measure of consumer spending, showed a surprise upside in May. The consumer spending…
Australian dollar: Plunging Japanese yen offers cheaper holidays
The plunging Japanese yen has opened the door for Australians to keep enjoying bargain holidays in a favourite…
China factory activity grows faster than expected in June on tech export demand
LIANYUNGANG, CHINA – JUNE 28: An employee works on the carbon fiber production line at the Lianyungang base…
RBA stood ready to hike again as minutes flag excess demand, weak housing
The minutes predate last week’s 10 percent plus slide in Brent, creating a disconnect between the hawkish tone…
Chinese investors eye bigger role in Pakistan capital market
June 24, 2026 (MLN): China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) has welcomed the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP)…
Morocco’s Economy Grows 4.6% in First Quarter Despite Slowdown in Industry
Rabat – Morocco’s economy expanded by 4.6% in the first quarter of 2026, slightly slower than the 5%…
Two mums turn throwaway remark into multi-million-pound business
The pair had only known each other for three weeks when a conversation over a coffee changed their…
Chalmers insists ‘widow’s tax’ will be addressed, defends auction slump
Paraguay knocked four-times world champions Germany out of the World Cup on Monday (Tuesday AEST) with a 4-3…
NZ economy to escape straitjacket of Hormuz closure and conflict
Kiwibank says economic recovery will be a 2027 storyChief economist says Reserve Bank needs to give economy a…
Jordan’s exports to EU markets surge 49.3% in first 4 months of 2026
RIYADH: Jordan’s exports to EU countries reached 218 million Jordanian dinars ($307.48 million) during the first four months of 2026,…
The Curiosity of Negative Energy Prices – Energy Institute Blog
Negative energy prices reveal opportunities for markets and consumers. US consumers have experienced rising prices for most of…
Open Questions | Economist Richard Koo on China and Japan’s shared ‘battle against time’
Nomura Research Institute chief economist Richard Koo is well-known for his “balance sheet recession” interpretation of Japan’s economic…