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…
Property industry remains an enemy within for Beijing’s economic targets
The slumbering property sector remains a threat to China’s economic growth because of its huge impact on the…
Here’s What They Say About 2026
David Ryder / Bloomberg via Getty Images Here’s what group of forecasters thinks is in store for the…
6% economic growth in 2026 within reach, Purbaya says – Economy
inance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has expressed confidence that Indonesia’s economy can grow by 6 percent in 2026,…
As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
HONG KONG (AP) — By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in…
GDP data confirms the Gen Z nightmare: the era of jobless growth is here
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, blowing past economists’ expectations and…
S&P 500 surges to record after strong US economic report
Markets shook off early amivalence following strong US data, lifting the S&P 500 to a fresh record (SPENCER…
US labour market: After affordability concerns, America faces its next hurdle — a ‘stagnating’ job landscape
The US labour market continues to lose steam, with the latest jobs report showing a sharp slowdown in…