UK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5% as firms squeezed by Iran war | Economics
Unemployment in the UK has unexpectedly risen to 5% while wage growth has slowed, according to official figures,…
Are consumers cracking under the weight of inflation?
Four of America’s largest retailers will report their quarterly earnings this week, and the most pressing question the…
What’s happening to SL Rupee? CB Governor explains
Sri Lanka’s economic growth outlook for 2026 remains uncertain due to changing global conditions and external shocks, Central…
China’s firms have a glaring weakness as they face a barrage of EU probes
With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints…
RBA minutes: Eight of nine members backed May hike as inflation expectations risk grew
RBA minutes show eight of nine board members backed the May rate hike to 4.35%, citing rising inflation…
‘Remain calm’: Japan is gripped by fears of a naphtha shortage. What is it and why are people worried? | Japan
Japan’s government is fighting to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East war, as the shortage of…
Japan economy grows at annualized rate of 2.1% in the first quarter, beating expectations
Residential and commercial properties near the Shibuya district of Tokyo on May 4, 2023. Richard A. Brooks |…
China joins global sell-off of US Treasuries in March as Iran war prompts panic
Mainland Chinese investors shed their holdings of US Treasury bills in March, echoing the move of many overseas…
Young investors accept ‘party had to end’ but rethink financial plans after budget CGT reforms
Vanessa has a plan to get ahead financially: work hard, save carefully and invest early. The 28-year-old high…
IMF urges UK to ‘stay the course’ on borrowing amid Starmer uncertainty | Economics
The International Monetary Fund has urged Britain to “stay the course” to cut government borrowing amid growing bond…
Japanese Yen falls ahead of Japan GDP as Kihara warns over bond-market volatility
The USD/JPY pair rises toward the 158.90 region as traders position ahead of Japan’s Q1 GDP release. Japan…
Brazil lifts inflation outlook on oil shock, sees shallower rate-cut cycle
BRASILIA, May 18 (Reuters) – Brazil’s Finance Ministry on Monday sharply raised its inflation forecast for this year…