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…
ECB keeps rates unchanged despite stronger euro – The Irish Times
The European Central Bank (ECB) held interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting on Thursday despite ongoing…
ECB holds rates as inflation cools and economy stays resilient
The European Central Bank has kept interest rates unchanged, saying inflation is on track to return to its…
Africa’s richest country has the highest wealth inequality in the world, according to latest ranking
South Africa, Africa’s richest country by GDP and home to the continent’s largest number of high-net-worth individuals, faces…
Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says
An Amazon Go store in New York, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg |…
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%
Committee finely split on interest ratespublished at 13:24 GMT 13:24 GMT Faarea MasudBusiness reporter It was a narrow…
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…
UK interest rates kept on hold at 3.75% – BBC
UK interest rates kept on hold at 3.75% BBCBank of England set to hold UK rates today RTE.ieUS tech sell-off…