Solid services growth little changed in January
Services firms here logged solid activity growth again in January, remaining close to the long-run average in a…
Trump trade war creating economic ‘mirage,’ freight market data shows
Forecasts for global growth in 2026 are relatively optimistic, but the picture within the global freight market presents…
Restaurant prices rise 0.6-0.8% in the latest CPI inflation report data
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Food prices are going up nationwide — and not just…
As Everyday Prices Creep Upwards, Russians Feel the Pinch
For one woman from Moscow, shopping for groceries these days has become something of a competition. Amid a…
Unemployment hits decade high as hiring resumes and workforce grows
Summarised by Centrist New Zealand’s unemployment rate rose to 5.4 per cent in the December quarter, its highest…
Starmer under mounting pressure as it happened — prime minister apologises to Epstein victims
The pound came under pressure on Thursday, amid concerns over the future of Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. The…
Lesotho and its textile workers hope African duty-free deal extension heralds US trade revival
Feb 5 (Reuters) – Since she was laid off in October, after Lesotho lost tariff-free access to its…
Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Ghana’s Inflation through an Economist’s Lens
Inflation for January 2026 stands at 3.8%, yet many people feel this figure is far removed from everyday…
Americans Are Getting Crushed by Utility Costs. These Governors Say They Have a Plan Stop the Squeeze.
As utility bills climb, a growing number of governors are treating gas and electric affordability as equal parts…
Why China prioritized investments outside the U.S.
China’s growing distrust of the West is showing in its investment playbook. Only 2.6% of China’s total foreign…
Alphabet stock sinks after Google parent announces $180 billion spending plan for 2026 in massive AI bet
Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG) stock fell as much as 5% early Thursday as the tech giant’s spending plans blew…
Lebanon acknowledges strained investor ties as it shifts focus to confidence-building
Lebanon’s Economy Minister Amer Bisat has acknowledged his country’s difficult relationship with Arab and Lebanese investors, saying that…