What’s on the wish list for China’s private sector ahead of the ‘two sessions’?
Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is…
Private credit growth dips to record low at 6%
Weak investment demand and tight monetary policy weigh on lending 01 March, 2026, 09:30 am Last modified: 01…
Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 US a barrel, analysts say
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Canadian canola farmers react as China suspends some agricultural tariffs
China has suspended some agricultural tariffs on Canada beginning Sunday. On Friday, the country’s finance ministry announced that…
Exclusive | Top China shipbuilding voice Li Yanqing on why the US industry can’t be rebuilt overnight
Li Yanqing, executive vice-president and secretary general of the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (Cansi), discusses…
Wall Street Turns to ‘Haven-First’ Strategy Amid Iran Crisis
(Bloomberg) — The fast‑moving conflict across the Middle East is heightening investor anxiety and strengthening the case for…
Labour seen as more capable of dealing with key issues – poll
By Giles Dexter of RNZ Labour remains ahead on most of the key issues in the latest Ipsos…
Trump expects his Fed pick and AI to deliver a replay of the ’90s boom. Economists have doubts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, his Treasury secretary and his choice to lead the Federal Reserve believe…
Coffee prices may drop in coming months
CTV News’ Allison Bamford explains why coffee drinkers could soon see a relief in prices at grocery stores…
Your grandparents are the reason the U.S. isn’t in a recession right now. That won’t last forever
The U.S. economy has a love-hate relationship with its ageing population. In the long term, an older population…
Newsquawk Week Ahead: US NFP, Retail Sales, ISM PMIs, OPEC, EZ Flash HICP, and ECB Minutes
Sun: OPEC MeetingMon: German Retail Sales (Jan), Final Manufacturing PMIs (Feb), US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Feb)Tue: Japanese Unemployment…
Half of Africa’s oil to the U.S. comes from one country, as the U.S. cuts African oil imports
The figure was disclosed by the US Census Bureau in its ‘US International Trade in Goods and Services…