NFP set to rise by 62K in April as markets assess Fed rate outlook
The United States (US) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for April…
French-mining contractor pulls out of Mali’s largest gold mine as over 600 jobs come under threat
According to Reuters, the contractor, Gounkoto Mining Services (GMS), will not have its agreement renewed by Barrick…
Oil Outlook: Shortages, High Prices Will Hit Economy Even After War Ends
A US-Iran peace deal may be close, but relief from the disruptions caused by the conflict is a…
Businesses warn of looming consumer anxiety
Major companies on Thursday warned that consumers globally will start pulling back on purchases, challenging the narrative of…
Japan services PMI hits 11-month low in April. War costs bite, input costs 42-month high
Japan’s services PMI fell to 51.0 in April from 53.4, an 11-month low, as Middle East war costs…
French trade deficit widened in March as energy imports start to push up
Given the fallout from the Middle East conflict, this isn’t surprising. We’ve seen a similar episode before during…
Japan may have spent $32 billion in additional yen-buying intervention
By Atsuko Aoyama and Rocky Swift TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) – Japan may have spent as much as…
Initial Jobless Claims rose to 200K last week
According to a report from the US Department of Labour (DOL) released on Thursday, the number of US…
Japan wage growth streak hits three months, putting June BOJ move in focus
Japan’s real wages rose 1.0% in March, a third straight monthly gain; total cash earnings rose 2.7% against…
ECB Schnabel: Some damage from Iran War will be hard to reverse
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for…
IEA Head Calls on Canada to Move Faster on Energy Amid Supply Shock
The head of the International Energy Agency is urging Canada to move more quickly to develop and export…
S&P sees Mozambique vulnerable to war in Middle East
Photo: Lusa The financial rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) considers Mozambique to be one of the African…