Government signals flexibility on ¥1,500 minimum wage target
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has signaled that the minimum wage in Japan might rise more slowly than previously…
Job seekers giving up: Labor force participation rate falls to lowest in 50 years, outside of Covid era
A now hiring sign is posted in the window of a Chipotle restaurant on June 5, 2026 in…
Dollar slides after soft jobs report, yen surges
The yen steadied Tuesday after suspected intervention by Tokyo last week, while the U.S. dollar firmed on safe-haven…
Tourism nights booked via platforms up 10% in Q1 2026 – News articles
Between January and March 2026, guests spent 144.3 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the EU, booked…
Elon Musk says AI may solve debt crisis with productivity—but study suggests the Treasury wil pay
In the great debate about rebalancing the United States’ debt to its economic growth, the optimists suggest that…
Australia’s median wealth falls almost 7% since 2020 despite the rich getting richer, report says | Inequality
Middle Australia’s wealth is going backwards while the richest claim an ever-greater share of the pile, according to…
UAE oil exports approach highest level since 2017 amid postwar recovery
UAE oil exports have overtaken prewar levels, running 27 per cent above their 12-month average and just shy…
ICYMI: BoE’s Bailey says won’t rush to raise rates on oil-driven inflation spike
Bailey’s comments reinforce a patient BoE reaction function, leaning against any near-term case for a rate move despite…
United States private sector employment rises 98K in June vs. 113K expected
Private sector employment in the United States grew by 98K in June, the Automatic Data Processing (ADP) reported…
House prices and rents continued to rise in Q1 2026 – News articles
In the first quarter of 2026, house prices in the EU rose by 5.1%, while rents increased by…
German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough | Business and Economy News
Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in bid to…
US Payrolls Preview: What to Watch
The latest payrolls report follows comments made by the new Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh, at the ECB’s…