Fed Chair nominee Warsh commits to independence, with limits
WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to become chair of the Federal Reserve will…
In charts: Australia’s relationship with cash over the past two decades
Before the global financial crisis, the ubiquity of internet banking and the advent of contactless payments — cash…
Zimbabwe says its currency is deeply undervalued
Zimbabwe’s central bank governor says the country’s currency is significantly undervalued, arguing that its true value is closer…
Russians Trade Down to Cheaper Food as Incomes Come Under Pressure
Russian consumers are increasingly switching to cheaper food products as real incomes come under pressure and households look…
Nigeria’s Export Of 55.39M Barrels Of Crude Oil Signals Shortfalls
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 20, 2026 New data shows Nigeria export of 55.39 million barrels of crude oil…
UK Inflation Set to Jump to 3.3% as Iran War Hits Petrol, Airfares, and Rent
Inflation is expected to jump to 3.3 per cent as the first effects of the war in Iran…
Kenya banks face high bad loans despite rate cuts and economic recovery
Figures from the Central Bank of Kenya show that non-performing loans stood at about 15.6% in March 2026.…
Husbands in Japan get 10% raise in pocket money amid inflation: survey
TOKYO, Japan Wire – Husbands in Japan are enjoying an increase of over 10 percent in their monthly…
Appeal to address ‘major infrastructural deficits’ undermining Mayo’s future
The R312 route linking Belmullet and Castlebar. Published: Mon 20 Apr 2026, 12:21 PM An Oireachtas member has…
Travel receipts surge but data is incomplete
[File photo] Greece recorded a more than 80% year-on-year rise in travel receipts in February, leading to a…
UAE officials warned they may be forced to use yuan or other currencies if they run low on dollars
The United Arab Emirates apparently dropped a hint the dollar’s dominance isn’t assured in the global oil trade…
From YOLO to ‘maps for beggars’: How inflation impacts Gen Z spending
A university student examines a menu outside a restaurant in Seodaemun District, Seoul, April 7. Korea Times photo…