EEconomy Read More RBNZ preview: risk of disappointment given the high expectationsFebruary 17, 2026 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is widely expected to leave the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged…
EEconomy Read More ‘It’s soul-crushing’: young people battle to find any work in bleak jobs market | Youth unemploymentFebruary 17, 2026 On any given day, Poppy Blackman is engaged in the “soul-crushing” process of applying for a new job,…
EEconomy Read More UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years – BBCFebruary 17, 2026 UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years BBCUK unemployment rate hits near five-year high as wage growth…
EEconomy Read More RBNZ on hold now, but clients brace for 2026 OCR hikes – Westpac surveyFebruary 17, 2026 Inflation expectations edge higher Underlying this shift is a clear lift in inflation expectations. Westpac reports that “83% of…
PPersonal finance Read More Most Canadians say inflation negatively impacting retirement plans: BMO surveyFebruary 17, 2026 TORONTO — A new survey from BMO finds the majority of Canadians say the rising cost of living…
EEconomy Read More Sterling slides as UK wage growth cools and jobless rate rises — TradingView NewsFebruary 17, 2026 EnglishEnglish Select market data provided by ICE Data Services. Select reference data provided by FactSet. Copyright © 2026…
IIsrael Read More How Israel funnels money into ultra-Orthodox householdsFebruary 17, 2026 In mid-2024, a graph revealed that Israel serves as a conduit, transferring money from non-haredi to haredi (ultra-Orthodox)…
EEconomy Read More How global shocks forced Ivorian cocoa farmers to store beans, accept low pricesFebruary 17, 2026 Cocoa is a key export commodity for Ghana and Ivory Coast Ivorian cocoa farmers are watching stacks of…
EEconomy Read More Canada headline CPI rose 2.3% YoY in JanuaryFebruary 17, 2026 Canada’s inflation eased a tad in January, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.3% YoY, slightly below…
EEconomy Read More ‘Soul-destroying’: Young jobseekers on the struggle to find workFebruary 17, 2026 Businesses argue that government policies, including a rise in the minimum wage, have pushed up their costs. But…
EEconomy Read More Government considers Auckland Harbour Bridge toll to help pay for second crossingFebruary 17, 2026 Photo: Tom Kitchin The government is seeking advice on whether to bring in a toll on the existing…
EEconomy Read More Germany inflation rises 2.1% at start of 2026February 17, 2026 Germany’s inflation rate increased to 2.1% in January, confirming preliminary data and showing price pressures have strengthened at…