ECB not expected to change policy stance to start the year – poll
67 of 79 (~85%) of economists said rates would remain unchanged through 2026All 83 economists expect no change…
Canadian retail sales up 1.3 per cent in November
Updated: January 23, 2026 at 10:08AM EST Published: January 23, 2026 at 9:11AM EST Randall Bartlett, deputy chief economist at…
Fewer Chinese tourists cause weaker outlook for Japanese retailers in 2026
Travel & Leisure Department store tax-free sales fell in December as China arrivals dropped 45% Japan’s department stores have…
Is another interest rate hike on the way?
There’s been a January surprise for economists, with an unexpected drop in the country’s unemployment rate. According to…
China pulls back on funding African projects
Chinese lending to Africa has plummeted, new data showed, reflecting a shift in focus to strategic investments on…
10 African countries with the highest IMF debt at the start of 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) As the new year begins, several African countries are once again turning to…
Türkiye overtakes Italy to become world’s second-biggest olive oil producer
MADRID Türkiye has overtaken Italy to become the world’s second-largest producer of olive oil after Spain, while also…
Europe would face a violent market crash if it dumps Treasuries
President Donald Trump retreated from this threat to impose tariffs on NATO allies in response to his plan…
From politics to aliens: How betting on the future became a full-time job
Prediction markets are culturally ascendant. There are now thousands of questions, live around the clock, on which anyone…
Labour work tsar warns young Britons risk becoming ‘lost generation’ consigned to life on benefits
Britain is condemning a generation of young people with common mental health conditions to a lifetime on welfare,…
Selling US debt, Europe’s difficult weapon against Trump | Economy and Business
On Tuesday at the Davos forum, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ridiculed the idea that Europe might retaliate…
Turmoil in Japanese bond market
Is Japan heading toward a “Liz Truss moment?” That is a question increasingly being raised in financial circles…