South African currency hits strongest level since 2022, driven by economic reforms and metals rally
The South African rand opened 2026 at its strongest level since 2022, buoyed by positive domestic trends, including…
Premium beef producers expect to be the main casualty of China’s new 55 per cent tariff
Australian cattle farmers producing wagyu and Angus beef are likely to be among the hardest hit by China’s…
‘Influenced by individual events in recent years’
Extreme weather events are becoming more common — and more costly — and scientists say climate change is…
President Trump warns Iran against killing protesters
President Donald Trump and Iranian officials exchanged threats today, with both sides vowing to take action against the…
Iran Parliament speaker threatens US forces over Trump protest warning
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As nationwide protests continued to spread across Iran on Friday,…
No major change in troop levels after Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to defend Iranian protesters
President Donald Trump was seeking to send a “strong warning” to Iran on Friday when he suggested in…
African countries under global financial watch at the start of 2026
As global banks, investors, and development lenders tighten compliance rules in 2026, being placed on the Financial Action…
Canada December manufacturing index edges higher but remains below 50 for 11th month
The Canadian manufacturing sector remains stuck in the mud as the final Canadian S&P Global survey of manufacturers…
Private sector credit growth remained slow at 6.58% in November
Economists and bankers say this slowdown in private sector credit growth mainly reflects a decline in new investment…
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s New Year address has a message for Nvidia and Donald Trump
China’s leader Xi Jinping declared significant AI and chipmaking advancements, framing US restrictions as catalysts for tech independence.…
Here’s What They Say About 2026
David Ryder / Bloomberg via Getty Images Here’s what group of forecasters thinks is in store for the…
8 strategies for getting the lowest mortgage rates in 2026
Mortgage rates ended 2025 at their annual lows. With a thoughtful strategy, you can secure a mortgage interest…