RBNZ preview: risk of disappointment given the high expectations
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is widely expected to leave the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged…
‘It’s soul-crushing’: young people battle to find any work in bleak jobs market | Youth unemployment
On any given day, Poppy Blackman is engaged in the “soul-crushing” process of applying for a new job,…
UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years – BBC
UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years BBCUK unemployment rate hits near five-year high as wage growth…
RBNZ on hold now, but clients brace for 2026 OCR hikes – Westpac survey
Inflation expectations edge higher Underlying this shift is a clear lift in inflation expectations. Westpac reports that “83% of…
Most Canadians say inflation negatively impacting retirement plans: BMO survey
TORONTO — A new survey from BMO finds the majority of Canadians say the rising cost of living…
Sterling slides as UK wage growth cools and jobless rate rises — TradingView News
EnglishEnglish Select market data provided by ICE Data Services. Select reference data provided by FactSet. Copyright © 2026…
How Israel funnels money into ultra-Orthodox households
In mid-2024, a graph revealed that Israel serves as a conduit, transferring money from non-haredi to haredi (ultra-Orthodox)…
How global shocks forced Ivorian cocoa farmers to store beans, accept low prices
Cocoa is a key export commodity for Ghana and Ivory Coast Ivorian cocoa farmers are watching stacks of…
Canada headline CPI rose 2.3% YoY in January
Canada’s inflation eased a tad in January, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.3% YoY, slightly below…
‘Soul-destroying’: Young jobseekers on the struggle to find work
Businesses argue that government policies, including a rise in the minimum wage, have pushed up their costs. But…
Government considers Auckland Harbour Bridge toll to help pay for second crossing
Photo: Tom Kitchin The government is seeking advice on whether to bring in a toll on the existing…
Germany inflation rises 2.1% at start of 2026
Germany’s inflation rate increased to 2.1% in January, confirming preliminary data and showing price pressures have strengthened at…