Egypt earmarks $500bn to finance 300 projects across Africa
Speaking at a steering committee meeting of the African Union Development Agency (NEPAD), Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty presented…
Market outlook for the week of 16th-20th February
Monday begins quietly, with U.S. markets closed for Presidents’ Day. In China, markets will also be affected by…
Ottawans in Cuba fly home early as fuel shortages worsen
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Japan’s fragile Q4 economic recovery poses early test for Takaichi
By Makiko Yamazaki and Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Japan’s economy limped back to meagre growth…
Banker Who Helped Lead Saudi Debt Boom Will Now Drive FDI Push
Photographer: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — About a decade ago, Saudi Arabia picked a veteran banker to help…
Japan’s fragile Q4 economic recovery poses early test for Takaichi
By Makiko Yamazaki and Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Japan’s economy limped back to meagre growth…
Japan junior coalition leader backs food tax suspension, defends BOJ independence
Japan junior coalition partner leader urges tax relief while defending BOJ independence. Summary: Junior coalition leader backs swift…
This Week’s Top Stories: Canada’s Long-Term Unemployment Back To ’90s Levels, Toronto Ages Fast
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canadian Long-Term Unemployment At ’90s…
Economic and event calendar in Asia Monday, February 16, 2026 – China markets closed today
The key market influence today is the closure of Chinese mainland markets and half days on ly in…
Muted U.S. CPI and cooling tensions with Iran give investors some comfort
People shop for fruit in a grocery store in the Manhattan borough of New York City on December…
New Zealand services sector expands in January but momentum eases
NZ services expand modestly, but confidence and hiring remain subdued. Summary: PSI slips but stays in expansion, easing…
IMF says Australia achieving soft landing but warns on inflation risks & fiscal looseness
IMF says Australia is landing softly, but inflation and global risks demand policy vigilance. Summary: IMF sees Australia…