Hong Kong’s finance chief confirms early surplus, vows more elderly support
Hong Kong’s finance chief has confirmed the city will achieve an early operating account surplus thanks to strong…
UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down slightly from 2025
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7% this…
US labour productivity hits two-year high to 4.9% in Q3, inflationary pressures on wages eased
US labour productivity grew faster in the third quarter, reaching its highest rate in two years in the…
The countries most at risk of recession in 2026
Regional struggles, global pressures and the increasingly wide reach of new technology are set, once again, to alter…
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The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, blowing past economists’ expectations and…
Thai Restaurants Slash Headcount as Economic Growth Falters
As same-store sales plummet by 18 per cent, restaurateurs abandon permanent hiring in favour of part-time…
US labour market: After affordability concerns, America faces its next hurdle — a ‘stagnating’ job landscape
The US labour market continues to lose steam, with the latest jobs report showing a sharp slowdown in…
Developing | China’s growth engines sputter as retail and investment hit in November
China’s economic indicators logged a further slowdown in November, with consumption and investment showing renewed signs of strain,…
EU needs ‘true single market’ to stay competitive, Nobel prize winner Aghion tells Euronews
Published on 03/12/2025 – 9:35 GMT+1 •Updated 9:38 Nobel Prize winner in economics Philippe Aghion has urged the…
Saudi Arabia approves $350 billion budget for 2026, focused on vision 2030 goals | World News
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 $350 billion budget emphasizes Vision 2030, giga projects, social programs, and economic growth/Image: SPA Saudi…
Canada’s GDP rebound leans on trade and defence, not consumers
He cautioned that trade data should be taken “with a grain of salt” because tariffs and the US…
China Factory Activity Slumps for Longest Stretch on Record
China’s factory activity improved but remained in contraction in November, extending its streak of declines to a record…