US non-farm payrolls surge in August
US job growth accelerated sharply in August while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, pointing to a…
South Africa is set to channel $56 billion from one of its overlooked economic drivers to people of color in some of the country’s poorest areas
The move follows the Competition Commission’s initial report released on Friday in Johannesburg on the financial state…
Domestic economy sees 3.1% growth in first half of 2026
The domestic economy grew by a healthy 3.1% in the first six months of this year, according to…
59% rise in home-heating oil cost since last September
The cost of a standard size of a household tank of oil has increased by 59% when compared…
Canada could lose 163,000 jobs a year if US withdraws from CUSMA: report
Oil and gas, previously shielded by CUSMA exemptions, would also face the existing US 10% global tariff under…
NYC’s AI ban through grade 8 sets stage for rest of US, experts say | Education News
New York City’s ban on use of artificial intelligence in the classroom for elementary and middle school students…
Pipes, power and petaflops: what’s behind China’s massive ‘6 networks’ investment
China’s biggest economic buzzword this year could be the “six networks”, as Beijing aims to use infrastructure investment…
Over half of employers to moderate or freeze wages in 2027: SNEF survey
Rising manpower costs remain employers’ top manpower challenge. More than half of employers in Singapore (51%) plan to…
RBNZ signals December, not October, for its next rate hike
This week’s hike, the RBNZ’s second straight, was the widely expected part of the decision. The more market-moving…
Can zero job growth really be a sign of a healthy labor market?
The August jobs report is highly anticipated as the Federal Reserve contemplates raising interest rates to try to…
Hong Kong poised to top New York, London in finance-hub ranking: GFCI creator
An Asian city will eventually overtake London and New York as the world’s leading financial centre, with Hong…
Kenya’s milk shortage: Chai tea lovers unhappy as cows run dry
Customers at Nairobi supermarkets on the hunt for milk told the BBC they were worried about rising costs.…