Canada December manufacturing index edges higher but remains below 50 for 11th month
The Canadian manufacturing sector remains stuck in the mud as the final Canadian S&P Global survey of manufacturers…
Oil price drop could curb inflation … and help Rachel Reeves
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Household wealth reaches record €10 trillion – DW – 01/02/2026
Efforts to boost gender equality at the top of Germany’s biggest companies have stalled — and in 2025,…
South African currency hits strongest level since 2022, driven by economic reforms and metals rally
The South African rand opened 2026 at its strongest level since 2022, buoyed by positive domestic trends, including…
US jobs report takes center stage next week – Deutsche Bank
The US jobs report will be the main economic release next week, with other US data including the…
Cork’s 2025 car sales growth was above national average
More than 14,000 new cars were registered in Cork last year, with 16% of those registered electric, as…
Private sector credit growth remained slow at 6.58% in November
Economists and bankers say this slowdown in private sector credit growth mainly reflects a decline in new investment…
Calls to action after tourism numbers fall again in 2025
Independent Ireland leader and Cork South-West Deputy Michael Collins TD has called on the Government to focus on…
UK house prices unexpectedly fell at end of year, Nationwide says | Housing market
UK house prices fell unexpectedly in December, according to a top mortgage lender, with the market finishing the…
Bhutan and Britain boast unlikely bonds
A few days ago, if you had asked me which country would most eagerly open its arms to…
Why are mortgage rates dropping to new lows?
Mortgage rates this week fell to their lowest level in 15 months, easing borrowing costs for homebuyers eager…
What They’re Not Telling You About Inflation, Jobs, and Cost of Living
Author’s Note: Let’s be honest – most folks hear talk of GDP, inflation, and unemployment rates, and their…