Portuguese among top in Europe for desire to travel in 2026, but high costs remain a concern
The Portuguese are among the Europeans with the greatest desire to travel in 2026, even amidst geopolitical tensions…
Inflation cherrypicking – FlowingData
U.S. inflation is high, and the prices of almost everything are rising fast enough to notice when we…
German economy reaffirmed to grow by 0.3% in Q1 2026
Q1 GDP +0.3% vs +0.3% q/q prelimPrior +0.3% The estimate here is very much old news as the…
Indonesia tightens control over key commodities in major trade takeover
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia is overhauling its trade policies for key commodities in a sudden move that some…
Do not get 100% of your supply from one country, EU industry chief says
Published on 22/05/2026 – 18:31 GMT+2 EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné called for EU businesses to diversify their…
Despite growing calls for economic sovereignty, West Africa’s $67 billion reserves still heavily reliant on European banks, gold hubs
West Africa’s foreign reserves, valued at about $67 billion and managed by the Central Bank of West…
Oil shocks, remittances, and growth: the data behind South Asia’s energy vulnerability
Consider a family whose income has suddenly fallen short of covering basic needs. Fuel costs have risen, reducing…
Strong increase in fuel prices continued in April 2026 – News articles
In April 2026, the price of fuels and lubricants for personal transport in the EU increased by 20.8%…
Will Vacation Inflation Affect Your Summer Travel? Here’s What to Know
Macroeconomic conditions are squeezing US airlines and travelers just in time for the summer travel season. Why it…
Economic confidence plummets in US amid Iran war, poll shows | Business and Economy News
As petrol prices rise, new survey suggests economic confidence in the US is at -45, the worst since…
Beijing’s state planner softens tone on foreign investment in Chinese technology sector
China’s NDRC said it never told Chinese tech firms they could not accept US investment, adding that foreign…
Russia Revives Yuan Debt Push as Budget Gap Widens and Demand Lags
Russia’s Finance Ministry is preparing to issue a new tranche of yuan-denominated government bonds to help plug a…