Congo to enforce local ownership rules for copper and cobalt miners, rebalancing stakes of some global mining giants
Mines Minister Louis Watum said firms must show that at least 5% of their share capital is held…
Bangladesh secures reduced 19% US tariff, exemption for some apparel made with US material; slightly higher than India
Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19% U.S. tariff under a trade agreement signed between the two countries on…
GT Voice: China’s consumption vitality can help India boost trade resilience
Illustration: Chen Xia/GT India’s tea exports reportedly climbed to a record high in 2025, driven by an increase…
Irish consumers missing out on €500 in savings each year
New research shows Irish consumers are missing out on almost €500 of savings a year, with a third…
Economic Models Are Overlooking a Looming Diesel Crisis
We are starting to see the beginnings of deglobalization: Countries are increasingly at odds with each other. There…
Greece’s Exports Prove Resilient in 2025 Despite Global Tensions
Greece’s exports remain resilient in 2025, with strong non-energy sector growth offsetting the drop in petroleum shipments. Credit:…
Minister; Job losses at KOSTAL show Ireland must focus
The approximately 140 job losses announced at KOSTAL in Abbeyfeale show that Ireland must focus on its manufacturing competitiveness. That’s…
Uganda’s central bank holds its key interest rate at 9.75% as inflation stays below target, while growth is supported by public investment and oil-related projects.
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) on Monday maintained its Central Bank Rate at 9.75%, where it has remained…
ECB’s Lagarde: We expect inflation to stabilize at our 2% medium term target
We heard from Lagarde last week in the ECB press conference so we’re not breaking any new ground…
IMF data compares Africa’s biggest economies in 1990 and 2026, showing how South Africa, Egypt and Nigeria dominate growth while the continent still lags global GDP expansion.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) data shows that Africa’s nominal GDP rose from about $631.2 billion in 1990 to…
Russians despair as prices soar
As everyday essentials spiral, Russians have flooded social media to complain that they are being forced to give…
Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026 Moody’s rating downgrade, along…