Businesses welcome government loan scheme as gas supply runs ever lower
Green Building Council chief executive Andrew Eagles. Photo: Supplied / NZGBC Gas supply is running out and businesses…
The shrinking, monochrome future of Japan’s war-ravaged food industry
Food & Beverage Potato chips face crunch, ketchup turns transparent as raw material costs rise Kagome is switching…
ECB’s Stournaras says more restrictive monetary policy may be needed
Yannis Stournaras, governor of Bank of Greece, speaks at the European Central Bank (ECB)’s International Women’s Day 2026…
3 African oil giants to benefit from Europe’s natural gas crisis if Hormuz disruptions persist for 1–3 months ahead of winter
The warning came from executives at Norwegian energy giant Equinor, who said prolonged shipping disruptions through the…
PCE, jobless claims and housing data test Fed cut hopes: Crypto Week Ahead
The coming week appears to be macro-led, with U.S. economic data carrying the main calendar risk. Inflation, growth,…
US investment returning? Chinese data shows double-digit growth in early 2026
US companies increased their investment in China before the two countries’ leaders met earlier this month, according to…
Bank of Israel cuts interest rate 0.25% – Globes – Israel Business News
Bank of Israel cuts interest rate 0.25% Globes – Israel Business NewsBank of Israel cuts interest rates amid surging…
Markets may have already discounted short-term pain, recovery seen ahead: Dinshaw Irani
Investor sentiment remains constructive with markets appearing “in a very good spot”, according to Dinshaw Irani, CEO, Helios…
Tourism to the US dropped: The impact of how the world perceives America right now
Summary Foreign tourism to the US fell by 4 million visitors in 2025, costing the economy more than…
24 Infuriating Shrinkflation Examples
Here are some of the most infuriating shrinkflation stories readers shared (and good luck looking at your grocery…
Japan prime minister Takaichi confirms to implement support to curb mounting energy bills
To implement support to curb household utility, gas bills from July to SeptemberWill allocate ¥500 billion from reserves…
Thousands of NZ firms eligible for Govt-backed gas transition loans
Thousands of Kiwi businesses will be eligible for Government-backed bank loans to help them reduce their reliance on…