UK Inflation Set to Jump to 3.3% as Iran War Hits Petrol, Airfares, and Rent
Inflation is expected to jump to 3.3 per cent as the first effects of the war in Iran…
Kenya banks face high bad loans despite rate cuts and economic recovery
Figures from the Central Bank of Kenya show that non-performing loans stood at about 15.6% in March 2026.…
Zimbabwe says its currency is deeply undervalued
Zimbabwe’s central bank governor says the country’s currency is significantly undervalued, arguing that its true value is closer…
Husbands in Japan get 10% raise in pocket money amid inflation: survey
TOKYO, Japan Wire – Husbands in Japan are enjoying an increase of over 10 percent in their monthly…
Singapore firms hit by rising energy costs: Poll
SINGAPORE – Most bosses here are facing mounting cost pressures due to an energy shock triggered by the…
Travel receipts surge but data is incomplete
[File photo] Greece recorded a more than 80% year-on-year rise in travel receipts in February, leading to a…
UAE officials warned they may be forced to use yuan or other currencies if they run low on dollars
The United Arab Emirates apparently dropped a hint the dollar’s dominance isn’t assured in the global oil trade…
Japan’s demand for cement keeps falling as construction stalls
Japan’s demand for cement, a key component of concrete, shows little sign of bottoming out. According to the…
From YOLO to ‘maps for beggars’: How inflation impacts Gen Z spending
A university student examines a menu outside a restaurant in Seodaemun District, Seoul, April 7. Korea Times photo…
Petrol and diesel drivers finally see cheaper fuel costs as savings ‘ought to accelerate this week’
Experts have suggested that petrol and diesel drivers could soon see a significant drop in fuel prices despite…
Global RAM shortage set to persist until at least 2027, analysts warn
A global shortage of memory chips is expected to continue well into next year and potentially beyond, with…
Before the Bell: What every Canadian investor needs to know today
Equities Global markets turned lower as hopes for peace in the Middle East ebbed with tensions reigniting after…