Egypt Pays Its Energy Debts—but the Real Test Is Just Beginning
After years of volatility and struggles, Egypt’s oil and gas sector has entered 2026 with a rare piece…
Davos 2026 | Trump hails ‘economic miracle’, says US growth outpacing global forecasts
US President Donald Trump used his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos today to declare what…
China raises minimum wages amid drive to boost household spending
China has recorded a five-year peak in the number of provincial governments raising minimum wages, official data showed,…
IMF chief sees global GDP growth as ‘beautiful but not enough’ to handle ‘the debt that is hanging around our necks’
Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out…
Could inflation in Europe make an unexpected comeback in 2026?
Eurozone private sector activity expanded for the eighth month in a row in January, but a troubling uptick…
The economy is shockingly strong by one measure. This year could be even better. – MarketWatch
The economy is shockingly strong by one measure. This year could be even better. MarketWatchDollar bears grapple with ‘run…
Russian inflation drops sharply in 2025
The Bank of Russia’s high-rates policy brought inflation down, but also threatened growth (Olesya KURPYAYEVA) · Olesya KURPYAYEVA/AFP/AFP…
China to cut relending rates, widen credit support for private sector and tech
China’s central bank is looking to pump 900 billion yuan (US$129.2 billion) worth of additional funds into private…
Hong Kong’s finance chief confirms early surplus, vows more elderly support
Hong Kong’s finance chief has confirmed the city will achieve an early operating account surplus thanks to strong…
Off-grid Renewables’ Role is Beyond Closing the Energy Access Gap
Over 666 million people remain without any access to electricity. This electricity-deprived population is more likely to live…
UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down slightly from 2025
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7% this…
US labour productivity hits two-year high to 4.9% in Q3, inflationary pressures on wages eased
US labour productivity grew faster in the third quarter, reaching its highest rate in two years in the…