South Africa Wins $925 Million World Bank Loan for Ailing Cities
The World Bank approved a $925 million loan for South Africa to support a six-year program costing three…
RBA’s Hauser Says Economy’s Capacity Limits Challenge Policy
Australia’s monetary policy is being challenged by an apparent lack of spare capacity in the economy, Reserve Bank…
Turks Drive Hours to Buy Cheese in Greece and Escape Inflation
Almost every month, Cihan Citak gets into his car, passport in hand, and sets off from Istanbul to…
I’m Sure There’s Nothing to Worry About Now That Mortgage-Backed Securities Are Driving AI
If you weren’t alive, or weren’t news-cognizant, back in 2007 when the slow motion debt crisis all around…
Vietnam PM Says 4Q GDP Must Expand 8.4% to Meet Growth Goal
Vietnam’s economy must grow at least 8.4% in the final quarter of the year if the nation is…
Philippine Growth Shock Sparks Doomsayer Debate With Investors
The Philippines’ sharp growth slump lays bare how revelations of massive graft have gutted confidence, even as top…
China Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Rise on Holiday Demand
China’s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand.…
Data Fog Intensifying for Fed as Shutdown Delays US Inflation Numbers
Two monthly jobs reports have fallen victim to the longest US government shutdown and a key inflation snapshot…
Japan Offers a Blueprint for G7 to Meet China Risk: New Economy
For decades in global financial markets, one Japanese government official you could say with certainty most traders knew…
Japan’s Takaichi Shifts Economic Policy With Looser Budget Goal
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled her determination to ramp up the active use of fiscal policy to…
US Consumer Sentiment Declines to Near Lowest on Record
US consumer sentiment tumbled to near the lowest on record as the government shutdown weighed on the economic…
Canada Jobs Report October 2025: Employment Rises, Unemployment Rate Falls
The Canadian economy added 66,600 jobs in October, marking a second consecutive month of surprise employment gains as…