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…
Canadians are ‘hitting a breaking point’ when it comes to the cost of insuring their vehicles
Open this photo in gallery: Auto insurance rates are rising across the country, and a clean driving record…
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…
Japan’s economy avoids technical recession, but fourth-quarter rebound misses expectations
Pedestrians stand in front of an electronic quotation board displaying the numbers of the Nikkei Stock Average on…
The average income of Americans by age in 2026. Are you keeping up or falling behind?
Do you feel like you’re falling behind financially? You’re not alone. A survey by Navigator found that 53%…
New Zealand Services PMI Falls Slightly — TradingView News
New Zealand’s BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index eased to 50.9 in January 2026 from 51.7 in the prior…
Food inflation expected to jump in January amid tax changes
OTTAWA — Economists expect tax changes from a year ago will result in a year-over-year surge in food…
Cuba’s Zero Options – Havana Times
Miguel Diaz Canel answering questions about the current Cuba crisis. Screenshot By Angry GenXer HAVANA TIMES — During…