Cost of living in upward spiral in South Africa
The United States, Israel and Iran may have announced a two-week ceasefire, but for farmers and consumers in…
South Africa slips in global investment rankings as investor caution deepens
The latest Kearney index points to persistent challenges in the country’s mining sector, which has long been considered…
Nigeria Poverty Rate Hits 63% Despite Easing Inflation
Poverty in Nigeria rose to 63 per cent in 2025, despite a slowdown in inflation, indicating the limited…
Rally pauses as RSI (14) struggles to extend above 60.00
The AUD/USD pair is down 0.23% to near 0.7065 in the late Asian trading session, struggling to extend…
Asia and Pacific Growth to Slow to 5.1%, Weighed Down by Middle East Conflict
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (10 April 2026) — Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to slow…
Asia Pacific faces weaker growth and higher inflation from Middle East crisis, ADB warns
MANILA: Growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to slow this year as the conflict in…
Construction sector warns of housing delays, mass lay-offs due to Middle East war
When Graeme Collins and his wife bought a block of land in Pyalong, about an hour north of…
Can Japan regain shipbuilding might with US$6.3 billion funding plan?
Japan is forging ahead with an investment plan that could see as much as 1 trillion yen (US$6.3…
Household saving rate decreases to 14.4% in the euro area – Euro indicators
The household saving rate in the euro area decreased to 14.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 (compared…
Container Rates Rise Again as Fuel Costs, Hormuz Uncertainty Ripple Through Global Trade
Container spot rates edged higher this week, with mounting fuel costs and continued uncertainty around the Strait of…
We’re making assumptions about the economy that could prove disastrously wrong
“Things that were previously held to be sort of unassailable truths are now coming into question,” a16z partner…
Japanese regulator probes risks to major banks from private credit
Finance Investigation comes as worries spread through financial system The Financial Services Agency is looking into the potential…