China now has 7 of world’s 10 biggest banks as Beijing’s financial ambitions grow
China’s “big four” state-run banks are the largest in the world in terms of asset scale, a new…
Hong Kong falls to 4th among world’s costliest cities for wealthy individuals
Hong Kong dropped from third place last year to fourth, with half of the goods and services tracked…
Bangkok Post – Prepared food prices remain high despite cheaper fuel
Lower domestic fuel prices are expected to lift consumer confidence, but are unlikely to immediately reduce prepared food…
BOK governor sees need for rate hike at appropriate time
BOK Gov. Shin Hyun-song speaks at the second meeting of the Financial and Economic Planning Commission at the…
Africa’s largest economy plans biggest overhaul of cash system as consumers shoulder $5.5billion annual bill
In a new position paper, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) said cash remains a cornerstone of…
China consumer price growth weakens in June, producer inflation quickens
A container ship is berthed at the container terminal in Qingdao, China’s eastern Shandong province on June 25,…
Bank of Ireland -Surprise rise in asking prices despite reports of stretched affordability
Annual asking price inflation rises to 5% nationwide and to 4.5% in Dublin, and slows to 5.4% outside…
Weekly mortgage demand drops as rates remain stuck in a narrow range
In an aerial view, a residential neighborhood is seen on June 4, 2026 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Joe…
U.S. Fed minutes show division over whether to hold or raise rates amid inflation concerns
Open this photo in gallery: U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh attends a conference in Sun Valley, Idaho,…
Western Canadian fed cattle market remained hot during end of June
Fed market remains hot Fed cattle in Western Canada continued to bring high prices during the week ending…
US summer travel slumps under rising fares and fuel expenses | Travel News
The global travel industry, already weighed down by the ongoing tensions between the US, Israel and Iran, is…
FOMC minutes show a Fed united on rates and communications, but concerned about impacts of Iran, tariffs and AI on inflation
(Kitco News) – The minutes from the June 16-17 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting showed members united…