China’s Economy Stumbles After Unprecedented Slump in Investment
China’s economic activity cooled more than expected at the start of the fourth quarter, with an unprecedented slump…
Economist who popularized ‘K-shaped economy’ says this one wealth gap indicator is being overlooked
Peter Atwater, adjunct professor of economics at William & Mary and president of Financial Insyghts, knows a thing…
China Heads for Longest Consumption Slowdown Since Post-Covid
China is heading for its longest slowdown in consumption growth since its post-Covid rebound lost steam more than…
PBOC Forces Rethink of Rate-Cut Path as Goldman Sees Longer Halt
Global lenders like Goldman Sachs Group Inc. retracted calls for further monetary stimulus in China this year after…
Booming Gold Prices Are Hiding China’s Deflationary Pain for Now
Gold is a traditional hedge against inflation for investors but in China surging bullion prices are having the…
Quebec Premier Pushes C$496 Billion Pension to Invest at Home
Quebec Premier Francois Legault said he wants the province’s pension fund to invest more locally, including making bets…
Switzerland Moves Close to Securing Improved 15% Tariff Deal
Switzerland is close to securing a 15% tariff on its exports to the US, in what would be…
Japan’s Takaichi Eyes Stimulus Package to Jump-Start Growth Plan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to use her first stimulus package to jump-start the economy and initiate…
Fed’s Daly Says Need to Avoid Mistake of Holding Rates Too Long
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said the US economy is probably suffering a downturn…
US Ports Facing ‘Goods Recession’ Amid Holiday Lull, Tariff Woes – Bloomberg.com
US Ports Facing ‘Goods Recession’ Amid Holiday Lull, Tariff Woes Bloomberg.comRetailers expect container import decline to accelerate in ’26 FreightWavesUS…
Egyptian Inflation Quickens After Hike in Fuel Prices
Egyptian inflation quickened for the first time since May on the back of a surprise jump in rents,…
South Africa Wins $925 Million World Bank Loan for Ailing Cities
The World Bank approved a $925 million loan for South Africa to support a six-year program costing three…