Turning to our neighbour India as the rising third economic tiger
By 2026 – 2027, India is set to become the world’s third-largest economy, driven by its vast workforce,…
Will Portugal be among the EU countries most affected by US tariffs?
Portugal could face one of the larger increases in effective US tariffs on its exports if Washington ultimately…
Can high inflation expectations lead to higher inflation?
Outgoing Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said, at a live event on Tuesday: The longer the country is not…
Formal nod for $2b rollover awaited
Rollover. Design: Mohsin Alam ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Wednesday that it was in communication with the United Arab…
Pakistani loss-making SOEs drain government funds, report says
Economy $7.4bn backing for such firms higher than IMF bailout as reform pressure mounts A man in Karachi…
China Two Sessions 2026: growth target, fiscal stance and 15th plan signals in focus
China’s Two Sessions (4–11 March) is shaping up as a “targets + 15th plan signalling” event, more about…
BOJ’s Ueda says rates will rise if outlook strengthens, inflation to re-accelerate
Ueda keeps tightening bias intact, flags further hikes if outlook firms. Summary: Ueda reiterates conditional tightening bias Rates…
The 10 African countries where food prices will rise the most in 2026
While some advanced economies are forecast to see moderating or declining prices, inflationary pressures remain concentrated in emerging…
Poor planning fuels Ramazan inflation
Experts blame lack of demand forecasting as predictable shortages recur each year KARACHI: Every Ramazan, fruit prices skyrocket…
China holiday spending sends a strong signal on consumer stimulus plans
People watch performances to welcome the ‘God of Wealth’ during Lunar New Year festivities at Qianmen Street in…
Economist attributes cocoa price reduction to IMF conditionalities
File photo of cocoa farmers Economist, Dr Worlanyo Mensah, has attributed the recent reduction in cocoa producer prices…
Takaichi’s reflationist BOJ picks push up long-term bond yields
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed her pro-stimulus stance with the nomination of two reflationist academics to join the…