the rising cost burden on rural and lower-income homes
Lower-income and rural households will be worst affected by the exchange-rate-driven cost hikes. The upheaval in South Africa’s…
Inflation and shifting habits force Japan’s ubiquitous vending machines into reset
TOKYO, April 26 — From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji,…
Physical Shortage and Global Growth
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The discrepancy in Nepal’s investment summits
Nepal has held at least six major investment summits since 2017. Hundreds of billions of rupees in commitments…
Consumers brace for economic turmoil as oil prices surge amidst Iran conflict
The ongoing conflict in Iran has cast a long shadow over the global economy, igniting significant fluctuations in…
The Ponzi Economy Is Breaking
Ben Norton, April 21, 2026, “US Economy is Based on a Ponzi Scheme,” interview of March 16, 2026,…
Tax wedge remains significant | eKathimerini.com
Last year, relief in social security contributions and taxes for the middle incomes and mainly families with children…
Price is not everything | The Business Standard
Calling mega projects ‘overpriced’ ignores the realities of underground construction, dense urban conditions, evolving economic pressures, and higher…
Russia economy minister says ‘reserves have largely been used up’ while lawmaker warns of revolution
The Kremlin offered more indications that it’s acknowledging Russia’s economy is in trouble after years of relying on…
The Hidden Cost Eating Into Business Margins in 2026: It’s Not What Most CFOs Are Watching
Businesses are watching tariffs, watching interest rates, watching hiring costs. The fuel line item tends to get treated…
EU Running Out of Steam to Counter Record Energy Crisis
Central bankers are starting to worry as the shutdown of the Persian Gulf – from where a fifth…
Indian rupee’s valuation sinks to over-a-decade low, bruised by Iran war, portfolio outflows
MUMBAI, April 24 (Reuters) – The Indian rupee’s valuation versus other major currencies calculated on a trade-weighted basis…