Strait of Hormuz shutdown: What implications for Europe, for how long and how high can prices go?
Military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran in a joint effort — followed by retaliatory…
African banks cross $100billion revenue mark but face currency and growth risks
But beneath the headline figure lies a more complex reality: growth is strong, profitability is high, yet much…
South Africa poised for greatest economic revival as Ramaphosa targets $116 billion in global investment by 2031
The event at the Sandton Convention Centre brings together more than 1,000 business leaders, investors, and policymakers from…
Why Switzerland is doubling down on Burkina Faso with fresh $23m investment
During a high-level visit to Ouagadougou, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said Bern would “maintain its presence and…
Gas prices hit low-income consumers, falling markets hurt high earners
Higher oil prices due to the U.S.-Iran war are straining an already strapped lower-income consumer . But as…
Thailand readies fuel rationing plan if energy crisis hits Level 3
Thailand has already activated Level 1 and 2 measures Authorities said Level 1 and 2 responses are already…
Meagre economic growth at end of 2025 confirmed amid fears over Iran war hit
Britain’s economy eked out muted growth at the end of last year, official figures have confirmed, but fears…
Indonesia to ration subsidized fuel to mitigate energy crisis impact
Energy Daily quotas to be introduced on Wednesday; other curbs under consideration Motorcyclists queue to fill up at a…
Returns to third countries up by 13% in Q4 2025 – News articles
In the fourth quarter of 2025, 117 545 non-EU citizens were ordered to leave an EU country, and…
Real wages in Europe near pre-pandemic levels, but Iran crisis clouds outlook
European inflation surged in 2022 to levels not seen in 40 years. It peaked above 11% in the…
Asia’s chip industry faces naphtha squeeze – and South Korea feels it the most
South Korea has become a focal point of Asia’s petrochemical crisis, a frontline economy suddenly forced to navigate…
EU hourly labour costs ranged from €12 to €57 in 2025 – News articles
In 2025, the average hourly labour costs in the whole economy (see methodological notes) were estimated to be…