Putin finally admits Russia’s economy is in trouble and grasps for answers
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his concerns about the economy public as he vented frustration at aides and…
Faisal Islam: What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
However, the Canadian finance minister François-Philippe Champagne, who was present at all the key meetings and has been…
U.S.-Iran war, $4 gas, have taken all the fun out of consumer spending
The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images Robert Evans doesn’t have to watch the news to find…
Traders Ready to Put War Behind Them Dial Up Risk
(Bloomberg) — Credit investors are loading up on riskier debt, betting that Iran and the US can extend…
Singapore Exports Expand by 15.3% on Year in March
MT Newswires -Shutterstock Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports rose 15.3% in March on year, driven by tech gadgetry, reported…
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, official advance estimate shows
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance…
Inflation is a Process – CounterPunch.org
Goldman Sachs HQ, NYC. My friend Jared Bernstein calls our attention to the rebirth of the inflation hawks.…
Rising shekel puts pressure on Israeli exporters, risks shift to US
2025 was a record year: total Israeli exports reached $164 billion, a 10% increase. Services exports surpassed $90…
Why the US economy beats Europe
President Trump’s war in Iran is petering out inconclusively. But the smart money — judging by US equity…
Editor’s Choice: Energy crisis spreads across Asia, but investors stay bullish
Hello from Tokyo. As uncertainty hangs over negotiations aimed at ending the war between the U.S. and Iran,…
CGTN poll: Nearly 90% value China's certainty in turbulent era – news.cgtn.com
CGTN poll: Nearly 90% value China’s certainty in turbulent era news.cgtn.comChina says its economy is accelerating despite Iran war…
A Tale of Two Economies: Greek Banks Thrive While Workers Struggle
The 2025 fiscal year was exceptionally profitable for Greece’s systemic banks, with combined net earnings surpassing €4.6 billion.…