Mortgage price wars as three major lenders slash rates in boost to homeowners and first time buyers
(Getty Images) Three of the biggest lenders have cut rates in a move which could lead to a…
UK interest rate cut in March more likely after unemployment rate hits five-year high – business live | Business
Bank of England ‘firmly on track’ to cut interest rates in March The chances of a cut to…
Steak, takeaway coffee, chocolate help drive annual food price increase
Food prices have risen 4.6% annually, according to StatsNZ. StatsNZ said the grocery food group was up 4%…
UK unemployment rate hits near five-year high as wage growth slows – live updates
Unemployment for 18-24s reaches 14% – the highest since 2020published at 08:31 GMT 08:31 GMT We’re continuing to…
Rice prices remain high in Japan even after stockpile releases
Retail rice prices in Japan are still above ¥4,000 per 5 kilograms on average, almost double the level…
US economy shows resilience, despite Americans’ pessimism
Recent economic data offered a buoyant picture of the US economy, even if many Americans remain pessimistic. Friday’s…
$15.1b budget surplus reflects uncertain economy, cyclical windfalls: Economists
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s unexpectedly large budget surplus of $15.1 billion for 2025 reflects increasing volatility in the global…
Concerned Farmers Association unhappy about politicisation of cocoa sector
Nana Oboadie Boateng Bonsu II, the President of the Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana, has expressed concern about…
Bangkok Post – National Credit Bureau frets over potential uptick in informal debt
The National Credit Bureau (NCB) has expressed concern about a potential rise in informal debt amid subdued loan…
RBNZ expected to hold rates as higher food price inflation adds limited pressure
The RBNZ is expected to hold rates steady, but a recent lift in food price inflation adds nuance.…
Cocoa stocks pile up in Ivory Coast amid a global price slump
STORY: Unsold bags of cocoa beans are piling up in Ivory Coast. And at Sekou Dagnogo’s warehouse in…
Suriname’s Oil Boom Faces Economic Headwinds Despite Major Discovery
A slew of high-quality oil discoveries in offshore Block 58 by TotalEnergies and its 50% partner, APA Corporation,…