Why Moody’s has raised China’s credit outlook amid Iran war shocks
A leading ratings agency that previously expressed concerns about China’s local debt woes has cast a vote of…
Africa surges in Chinese solar imports as Latin America sees sharp 51% collapse in 2026
According to data from InfoLink Consulting, Chinese module exports to Africa reached 2.70 gigawatts (GW) in January…
Middle East War to Spark Biggest Energy Price Surge in Four Years
Commodity prices forecast to rise by 16% this year, fueling inflation and slowing growth WASHINGTON, April 28, 2026—Energy prices are projected to surge by 24% this…
Inflation could get in the way of Warsh’s desire to cut interest rates, CNBC survey finds
Efforts by Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh to satisfy President Donald Trump‘s demands for lower interest rates look…
US Consumer Confidence Edged Up Again in April
Confidence Inched Higher Despite Spiking Prices Amid Middle East Turmoil NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The…
Euro zone faces higher inflation and tighter credit
Euro zone consumers sharply raised their inflation expectations and banks tightened access to credit in the wake of…
A nation of small plots, shrinking returns
Greece’s agricultural sector is generating rising revenues, but analysts warn the gains are largely illusory – driven by…
Three dissents at BOJ policy board meeting suggest hawkishness ahead
The Bank of Japan held rates steady on Tuesday and continued to maintain a wait-and-see approach as it…
BoC preview: rates to remain unchanged amid US-Iran uncertainty and soft data
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at 2.25% tomorrow. The central…
China vows ‘forceful’ steps to bolster economy as Iran war dims outlook
Economy Politburo urges proactive fiscal support, energy security as oil refiners cut output China has pledged more “forceful”…
Monthly wholesale electricity prices jump 19% in March
Wholesale electricity prices rose by 19.2% between February and March, according to the latest figures from the Central…
Market resilience keeping recession risk at bay — for now
Tiina Lee, the CEO of Citi U.K., expects global growth to remain resilient this year, telling CNBC that…