Japan’s Foreign Workforce Rises to Record 2.6 Million
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S. Sudan losing vital revenue to ‘outdated’ tax rates, official warns
South Sudan is losing significant revenue due to outdated and low tax rates, particularly on maize flour imports,…
Nigeria’s oil giant records $4.2 billion in profit as output nears 1.6 million barrels daily
In figures released on Wednesday, the firm said total revenue for the year reached about $44.8 billion, with…
How Canadian technology can help stabilize the rocky market for rare earth elements – Toronto Star
How Canadian technology can help stabilize the rocky market for rare earth elements Toronto StarThe US cannot be trusted…
Cuba is facing an economic and social catastrophe, and not entirely because of Donald Trump
If you’re planning on a winter break to Cuba, get ready for an adventure rather than a vacation.…
The US economy is growing – so where are all the jobs? – BBC
The US economy is growing – so where are all the jobs? BBCWhat Sweeping Revisions and a Blowout Month…
US weekly initial jobless claims 227K vs 222K expected
Prior was 231K (revised to 232K)Four-week moving average 219.5K vs 212.5K priorContinuing claims 1862K vs 1850K expectedPrior continuing…
Here Come the HELOCs: Mortgages, Housing-Debt-to-Income-Ratio, Serious Delinquencies, and Foreclosures in Q4 2025
One of the most fundamental changes resulting from the Financial Crisis was the transfer of mortgage risk from…
Auto costs in Canada a lot higher than Canadians expect, finds survey
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Gold is surging and African central banks play both sides
On the other hand, central banks are purchasing gold to strengthen national reserves and reduce exposure to dollar…
EU leaders need to do something on competitiveness
The Alden Biesen Castle ahead of the Informal EU Leaders’ Retreat in Alden Biesen, central Belgium on February…
Why Canada’s job market is in a lot worse shape than you think
Statistics Canada has two ways of measuring job growth. Economists say one of those methods is a lot…