World Bank seeks concrete power reforms ahead of major funding in Pakistan
An undated image of the World Bank building. — ReutersFinMin holds meeting with WB Country Director for Pakistan.WB…
Is the world waking up to Africa’s value as an equal partner?
Europe’s Post-Colonial Pivot Europe transitions from colonial legacies to mutual partnerships via the €300 billion Global Gateway initiative,…
10 African countries with the highest fuel prices at the start of 2026
Recent developments in Nigeria demonstrate how price volatility affects consumers, businesses, and the whole economy. Fuel prices in…
10 major African cities with the lowest purchasing power at the start of the new year
For commercial African cities, sustained constraints on purchasing power from the preceding year continue into the new fiscal…
South Africa’s currency set for longest winning streak since 2002
South Africa’s rand is enjoying its strongest weekly rally in more than two decades, buoyed by surging precious…
Russia to Tap National Wealth Fund at Record Pace as Oil and Gas Revenues Slump
Russia will sharply increase sales of foreign currency and gold from its National Wealth Fund (NWF) to offset…
Is IMF breaking Pakistan’s economy?
News Desk Last Updated: 16 January 2026, 05:19 PM IST Pakistan`s economy suffers severe crisis, with blame mounting…
China’s $1.2 Trillion Windfall Quietly Seeps Into Global Markets
(Bloomberg) — A record trade surplus racked up by China is washing up around the world, as export…
Modest but continuing growth forecast for the EU and Eurozone
Economic growth in the European Union and the Eurozone is expected to remain modest in 2026, broadly in…
How China’s GDP Targets Shape Its Economy
China’s economic policymaking relies heavily on annual GDP growth targets, which are set by the central government and…
BOJ set to hold policy rate steady at January meeting
Bank of Japan Growth upgrade likely as government measures bolster spending and capital investment Bank of Japan Gov.…
World’s largest tourism economy sees fewer foreign visitors in 2025
By Reuters  January 15, 2026 | 07:32 pm PT Tourists look at the Colorado River from Glen Canyon…