Africa’s largest diamond producer looks to raise income taxes as diamond boom fades
Botswana plans to raise corporate and personal income taxes to cushion the impact of falling diamond revenues and…
December retail sales were flat, falling well short of estimate
Consumer activity slowed sharply for the December holiday shopping season amid a spate of rough weather, tariff impact…
White House factsheet claims big win for US in India trade deal — leaving the $500 billion question unanswered
The TOI correspondent from Washington: A White House fact sheet announcing what it describes as a “historic” trade…
Japan debt at record 1,342 tril. yen, puts Takaichi fiscal policy in focus
TOKYO – Japan’s total debt rose to a record 1,342.17 trillion yen ($8.6 trillion) at the end of…
US retail sales unexpectedly flat in December
WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales were unexpectedly unchanged in December, putting consumer spending and the…
Decoding India’s budget and its long-term growth measures
In current unpredictable market conditions, India’s recent budget promotes stability and growth, write Shruti Lohia and Anushka Agarwal…
Real GDP increased in most EU regions in 2024 – News articles
In 2024, real GDP increased in 169 EU regions compared with 2023, while decreases were registered in 64…
China keen to realise digital yuan ambitions amid slow uptake
More than a month after China’s central bank upgraded the digital yuan from a cash equivalent to “digital…
EM Advisory predicts inflation will rise to 11.3% by year-end
While Ghana enjoyed a historic disinflation in 2025, with headline inflation dropping to 5.4%, analysts warn that 2026…
Euro zone inflation to take hit from tariffs but rate cuts could offset, ECB economists find
FRANKFURT, Feb 10 (Reuters) – U.S. tariffs are weighing on euro zone growth and inflation but the most…
Africa’s 10 most expensive countries to live in in 2026
Island economies reliant on imports, countries with weak local purchasing power, and urban centres facing rising food and…
What To Expect From Wednesday’s Report On The Job Market
Key Takeaways The economy likely added 55,000 jobs in January, up from 50,000 in December, a report is…