Energy use in the industry sector continues to decline – News articles
In 2024, the EU’s industry sector used 8 835 petajoules (PJ) of energy, an 8.1% decrease compared with…
Why America’s rich keep getting richer
Summary The wealth gap in America has widened dramatically over the past three decades, with the top 10%…
Germany May preliminary CPI +2.6% vs +2.9% y/y expected
Prior +2.9%HICP +2.7% vs +2.8% y/y expectedPrior +2.9%Core CPI Y/Y +2.5% vs +2.3% prior The German states inflation…
Canada’s economy stalls, posting consecutive quarterly declines
Open this photo in gallery: Employees work at a Glencore-owned copper refinery in Montreal, in 2025.ANDREJ IVANOV/AFP/Getty Images…
South Africa approves discounted Eskom power tariff to save chrome industry from China competition
In a move aimed at preventing further decline in the country’s ferrochrome sector, energy regulator NERSA has…
Fed’s Daly says she doesn’t see mass unemployment or displacement from AI
I don’t see mass unemployment or displacement from AIBarriers to getting sustained productivity growth from AI are largely…
China-led SCO bloc looks to fast-track plan for new bank that would rival Western lenders
A 10-nation security and economic bloc that includes China, Russia and Iran has accelerated efforts to launch a…
Tomatoes Become Latest Symbol Of America’s Affordability Squeeze
NEW YORK (AP) — Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a…
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.53%, highest level in nine months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reaching its highest level in nine months, another…
Oil set for biggest monthly drop in 6 years, bringing some relief
As May’s final day of oil trading is underway, the price of crude is set for its biggest…
South Africa moves to block substandard Chinese imports as new rules target cheap goods
Beginning in September 2026, importers of selected products from China will be required to obtain Certificates of…
NZ consumer confidence lifts off lows but remains well below January peak
ANZ-Roy Morgan NZ Consumer Confidence rose 6 points to 86.5 in May, partially recovering from April lows, though…