Mainland China’s ultra-wealthy numbers rise as Hong Kong tipped for faster growth
Mainland China’s population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) – those with assets exceeding US$30 million – has grown by…
Government borrowing falls by £20bn in year to March – BBC
Government borrowing falls by £20bn in year to March BBCAnnual UK borrowing falls by £20bn but Iran war clouds…
Seasonally adjusted government deficit at 3.0% of GDP in the euro area – Euro indicators
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the seasonally adjusted general government deficit to GDP ratio stood at 3.0%…
Richest countries in 2026: New measure of wealth pushes France and Germany out of top ten
Europe dominates global wealth rankings, but what it actually means to be a “rich country” depends heavily on…
UK government borrowing narrowly undershoots forecasts; oil rising over $100 amid strait of Hormuz deadlock – business live | Business
Introduction: UK borrowing undershoots forecasts Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets…
The fragile optimism in markets hangs in the balance
As oil prices continue to move up, there was a surprising rally in US stocks yesterday. But after…
Fed rate cuts pushed to late 2026 as Middle East war fuels inflation surge
Reuters poll: Fed seen on hold through September as Middle East war drives inflation higher. 71 of 103…
ECB’s Simkus: The ECB shouldn’t raise interest rates in April
The ECB shouldn’t raise interest rates in AprilWe can’t rule out a rate hike this year ECB policymaker,…
Gasoline Price Changes Since the Start of the Iran War
The war premium at the pump When Israeli and American strikes on Iran began in late February, oil…
EIA: US crude inventories up by 1.9M barrels – Breakingthenews.net
EIA: US crude inventories up by 1.9M barrels Breakingthenews.netRoundup: US crude inventories / Higher ed shake-up / Delta Utilities Baton…
Japan PMI shows manufacturing surge as services slowdown caps growth
Japan’s composite PMI eased to 52.4 (exp. 51.4) as manufacturing surged to 54.9 but services slowed to 51.2.…
Thailand Excise to submit May car trade-in plan for older cars
Another key issue is what to do with the old vehicles brought into the programme, in order to…