EEconomy Read More IMF hails Pakistan’s economic reforms, confirms review mission from Feb 25February 20, 2026 The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, US. — Reuters/FileIMF…
EEconomy Read More Higher tax helped government finance reach record January surplusFebruary 20, 2026 The ONS said National Insurance contributions increased by £2.9bn in January, which also helping bump government income. It…
EEconomy Read More NZD, AUD fall as RBNZ says inflation returning to target, no preset pathFebruary 20, 2026 RBNZ signals steady hand on rates, nudging NZD lower and dragging AUD with it. Summary: NZD and AUD…
EEconomy Read More Could medical care help cure China’s services trade deficit?February 20, 2026 Chinese demand for overseas schooling, holidays and medical treatment has contributed to a persistent deficit in the country’s…
EEconomy Read More US monthly imports from Taiwan surpass goods from ChinaFebruary 20, 2026 Trade war Deficits with two Asian economies swing opposite ways as Trump and AI reorder trade Containers are…
EEconomy Read More Southeast Asia braces for ‘increasing divergence’ after mixed 2025 growthFebruary 20, 2026 Economy Trump tariffs, China’s ‘deflationary exports,’ climate risks loom over region People watch New Year’s fireworks in Quezon City on…
EEconomy Read More Japan inflation slows to 1.5% in January, core measures ease. What will the BoJ think?February 20, 2026 Japan inflation cools sharply in January, easing near-term pressure on the BoJ. Summary: Headline CPI y/y: 1.5% (exp.…
EEconomy Read More Do you remember your first crappy job? Today’s young people would wish for half your luck | Gaby HinsliffFebruary 20, 2026 When Keir Starmer was 14 years old, he got a part-time job clearing stones from a local farmer’s…
EEconomy Read More Hong Kong budget 2026-27: beyond balancing the books, what’s at stake?February 20, 2026 Simon Leung has been without a full-time job since his contract ended in March 2024, after the Hong…
EEconomy Read More Hainan Free Trade Port is the future of globalizationFebruary 20, 2026 For decades, globalization was widely accepted as an almost inevitable trajectory. The more open an economy, the prevailing…
EEconomy Read More Australia flash PMIs cool in February: composite 52.0 vs 55.7 as price pressures intensifyFebruary 20, 2026 Australia’s February flash PMIs cooled across the board, signalling slower growth but firmer inflation pressures. Summary: All three…
EEconomy Read More Forum: Singapore’s AI efforts must not exclude persons with disabilitiesFebruary 20, 2026 In Budget 2026, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong elaborated on the Government’s plans and investments to address the emergence of…