China targets lowest growth range since 1991 in realistic move as pressures rise
A 4.5 to 5 per cent GDP growth target – the lowest since 1991 – was announced by…
Volume of retail trade down by 0.1% in the euro area and up by 0.1% in the EU – Euro indicators
Overview In January 2026, compared with December 2025, the seasonally adjusted retail trade volume decreased by 0.1% in…
Container Shipping Rates Rise as Asian Factories Reopen—But Hormuz Crisis Threatens New Shock
Global container shipping rates edged higher this week as Asian export activity begins to rebound following the Lunar New…
Europe, gas & yet another February war. Aka, “oops … we did it again!”
In a post I did yesterday, I highlighted the way that Israel and America’s attack on Iran is…
Domestic economy grew by almost 5% last year, but Harris says Gulf crisis could raise prices – The Irish Times
The domestic economy grew by almost 5 per cent last year, buoyed by personal spending growth on goods…
China pledges ‘iron discipline’ to tackle debt risks as US borrowing under Trump surges
As the United States grapples with mounting debt, China is doubling down on efforts to clean up its…
Middle East crisis pushes oil prices higher, threatening several African economies
Much of Africa depends heavily on imported fuel, meaning global energy shocks quickly translate into higher transport costs,…
Ghana signs debt restructuring deal with Belgium after 2022 default
The agreement forms part of a wider restructuring programme Ghana has been negotiating with external creditors since the…
China and the US pressure Ghana to pause new gold royalty hike
Mining companies have warned that the upper end of Ghana’s proposed new royalty regime, expected to take effect…
Republic of Ireland's economy grew strongly in 2025 – BBC
Republic of Ireland’s economy grew strongly in 2025 BBCIreland GDP Shrinks at Fastest Pace Since 2020 TradingViewPersonal spending was up…
Market updates: Australian share market set to fall, Wall Street extend losses on Middle East war risks, oil spikes 4pc while Australian dollar tumbles 1pc
45m agoThu 5 Mar 2026 at 8:57pmMarket snapshotASX 200 futures: -1.4% to 8,800 pointsAustralian dollar: -1% to 70.01…
U.S. crude oil jumps after Iran says it attacked a tanker
U.S. crude oil prices on Thursday topped $80 per barrel as the escalating Iran war disrupts global fuel…